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Flying from the UK to the US with laser in carry-on

8/1/2019 2:59:48 PM This page on the TSA website says it’s ok. https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/laser-pointers English in Israel and Palestine 6/2/2015 1:01:16 PM Lasers at UK Airports Lasers aren’t mentioned on the governmental webpage on hand luggage restriction at UK airports. Moreover there is no mention of lasers in neither the prohibited items list, nor the guide […]

Claiming for Lost luggage when I have lost the baggage tags as well, Can I still claim?

4/8/2014 8:06:13 AM Etihad has Conditions of carriage listed that you agree to by buying a ticket. Section "15.2 BAGGAGE" states the maximum values of claims that can be done, please refer to this section for the amount that you can claim. The "8.8 COLLECTION AND DELIVERY OF CHECKED BAGGAGE" section states that: 8.8.2 Only […]

I have a 16 hour layover in Morocco – can I leave the airport and go back in through customs?

3/19/2014 3:05:42 AM Usually the problem isn’t getting back out of the country, but getting in (there are exceptions to this, such as countries where exit visas are required). According to the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in New York, citizens of the USA do not need a visa to visit Morocco for […]

English in Israel and Palestine

1/22/2018 5:46:26 PM As a Palestinian, the majority of Palestinians who can speak English fluently is high. For example, in my class you can take 10 students who can speak it fluently, and 10 students will speak English but with some mistakes either in grammar or vocabulary. The rest of them will speak and understand […]

Buying a return ticket for a child flying with different parent

5/22/2015 6:58:13 AM I suggest you get a travel agent to work this out for you. It will be worth the $100 or so. You and your girlfriend will also need to carry a letter signed by by both parents outlining your travel plans and saying that you give permission for your daughter to travel […]

Is there a list of countries that require six months' validity remaining on your New Zealand passport?

3/18/2014 12:09:45 PM It would appear there is no official list rather an official suggestion to check with the country you are traveling to. I suggest you ask separate questions for the countries you intend on visiting. What is this "bird like" plane? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Meal times in Ireland

8/18/2019 11:30:52 PM typical dinnertime in Ireland is 1pm. Then we have some tea and toast around 6. Hope this is helpful for your upcoming trip! How to make change (to get coins from a banknote) in Italy? 5/27/2015 9:56:39 AM For dinner (in the evening) from 6 to 9ish is when people would start. […]

What is this "bird like" plane?

What is this "bird like" plane?

3/16/2014 2:55:27 PM I’d be more confident if you’d got the tail in the picture, but is it this: An article in the Daily Mail says it’s a British Airways Olympic themed plane. British Airways has unveiled its first of nine Olympic-themed jets, revealing a striking white plane painted with gold feathers that will go […]

How much cash should I carry for driving a rental car in Italy?

3/17/2014 4:09:30 PM If you violate a traffic law and get busted you can pay on spot a reduced fine or a deposit which amount is half the price of the fine. If you chose to pay the deposits you will be able to contesting the fine. The most common violations are: no seat belt: […]

How to make change (to get coins from a banknote) in Italy?

How to make change (to get coins from a banknote) in Italy?

5/12/2015 9:54:24 AM You can often find coin dispensing machine in Post Offices Advantages of not carrying both passports when traveling 5/12/2015 9:52:06 AM Walk into a bank with €25 and ask for a coin roll of 1 Euro coins. You will get a yellow roll with 25 of them in exchange. You can also […]

Vaccination for Nepal

1/19/2015 11:59:38 AM Officially Nepal don’t ask travelers any immunization to come inside country. But it may differ if you are travelling from the country where yellow fever is present. Reference from Lonelyplanet For countries that issue e-visas, do any also take up a full page of your passport when you arrive? 3/17/2014 7:26:32 AM […]

Advantages of not carrying both passports when traveling

5/6/2015 9:53:59 AM The advantage highly depends on your type of traveling and what passports you have. If you have dual citizenship of 2 nations in conflict (Israel / Iran etc) I would never carry both. The risk of discovery and the ensuing questions is just too high. If you are more likely to lose […]

For countries that issue e-visas, do any also take up a full page of your passport when you arrive?

7/4/2016 8:46:25 PM Depends on the Country. In some countries the e-visa is only a pre-approval for a visa on Arrival, in which case they’ll put a visa sticker in the passport, while in others the e-visa is all you need, in which case you only get entry and exit stamps in the passport Is […]

Food Allergies in Europe

Food Allergies in Europe

4/25/2015 9:34:58 AM When you look at ingredients, the ones which were classified as allergens are now bolded. This includes some americanisms like milk listing as ingredients 100% milk (bolded) with a note that this contains milk 🙂 What is the difference between a tatkal and premium tatkal ticket in Indian Railways? 6/29/2016 5:22:11 PM […]

Is there a cheaper alternative to car rental insurance in Mexico?

3/12/2014 12:47:40 PM It’ll depend which country you can get credit cards in, obviously, but many credit cards include travel insurance, sometimes including car rental insurance. Often it’s the higher quality or ‘Gold’ cards (e.g. Visa Gold in some countries). One example I can find online is Citi’s ThankYou Credit Card: Excludes “Off-road, antique or […]

What is the difference between a tatkal and premium tatkal ticket in Indian Railways?

8/28/2018 9:26:24 AM The Premium Tatkal (PT) Quota introduced by Railway differs from Tatkal (PT) Quota in the following ways : Opening days booking to be allowed on/after 10:00 hrs. Advance Reservation Period (ARP) of Premium Tatkal ticket booking is same as Tatkal ticket booking. Agents will not be allowed to book tickets in this […]

Restaurant rating information in China

1/30/2015 8:43:18 AM Try a city specific expat-focused website. Shenzhen Party, Shanghaiist, Beijinger, etc etc. Lots of Engl language content about the eateries around town. Is there some other train than Eurostar to go from Lille to London? 1/26/2015 2:15:36 AM If you can’t read Chinese, I suggest you use FourSquare, they have decent amount […]

Open gates on the Paris Metro

3/26/2015 8:29:30 PM RATP Says: Broken Machines and Open Gates Are Not an Excuse According to the RATP user guide (in PDF), crossing the validation points without a validated ticket or pass is an offence sanctioned by an administrative fine (Procès Verbal in French is the notice you get from the transport authority stating the […]

Is there some other train than Eurostar to go from Lille to London?

Is there some other train than Eurostar to go from Lille to London?

3/6/2014 6:28:19 PM You can use a combination of “classical” trains and ferry. Take a local train from Lille to Calais. Walk or take a taxi to the ferry terminal. Cross the channel by ferry to Dover. Take a bus from the ferry terminal to the train station. Take a train to London (plenty of […]

What do I need to know about traveling to Dubai during Ramadan?

What do I need to know about traveling to Dubai during Ramadan?

7/15/2015 2:49:13 PM I have returned from my trip and would like to share some of my insight. The other answers here are similar to what I experienced so I thought it would be useful to share additional information that I wish I had known before traveling. Note that I stayed in the Dubai Marina […]

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