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Travel to USA while working remotely for US company

3/19/2015 11:50:17 AM You are fine to travel to the US on a B1/B2 visa, as the Australian US embassy’s website explains: Q: What is a business related (B-1) visitor visa? A: Generally, the travel appropriate for a business (B-1) visitor visa includes travel to: Consult with business associates; Attend a scientific, educational, professional or […]

Are Thai visa extensions effectively suspended because of the protests?

4/1/2014 3:10:00 PM They’re still accepting the extension applications at temporary centres, see this Lonely Planet forum thread. I can’t comment on how long it will take though as I haven’t done it myself. Renting apartaments for less than month in Europe? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Renting apartaments for less than month in Europe?

3/5/2014 2:04:12 PM Did you check AirBnb? https://www.airbnb.com you can find plenty of stuff, for very short periods. Missing baggage after connected Flight – what steps to take? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

What can I do in Hong Kong with a three hour layover?

3/18/2015 12:00:40 AM There are places within 30 minutes, but what you have in mind is generally a bad idea. Do the math, 30 min + 30 min return to the city center. That leaves 2 hours, but you should be careful, and plan a longer journey back, in case you don`t find it right […]

Missing baggage after connected Flight – what steps to take?

3/5/2014 12:22:30 AM I was in a similar situation. I was flying from Melbourne, Australia to Kuala Lumpur by Malaysian Airlines and then KL to Singapore by Singapore Airlines. When I checked in at Melbourne, I was told that I will be able to collect my bags at Singapore directly. Well, this had never happened […]

Do French immigration police at St. Pancras for Eurostar speak English?

8/13/2016 8:07:32 PM Although this is not an issue for me, as I’m pretty fluent in French, my observation is they tend to know at least the vocabulary relevant for their job. Can food from Indian restaurants in America be found in India? 3/14/2015 3:41:37 PM The controlling reference point for your question is the […]

Can food from Indian restaurants in America be found in India?

3/3/2015 6:58:51 AM Many international dishes evolve to suit local tastes in ethnic restaurants outside their home country. Plus new dishes are created based on ethnic cuisine, but designed for the local market. And some dishes which are served in every “India” restaurant world wide, might only be served in a small district in their […]

When picking a "luxury hostel" for a business trip, how to ensure it'll be quiet enough?

3/4/2014 12:27:56 PM Oh yeah, this is tricky, but it’s arguably also tricky to pick a good hotel. Some just aren’t as described. Some have construction outside. Some aren’t clean. Anyway, for a hostel. I’ve stayed in plenty, and sometimes I want a party hostel, sometimes I don’t. And by far, the best indicator I’ve […]

Where in the world am I most likely to see stacked lenticular clouds?

2/28/2015 4:57:54 AM This may or may not help…I have heard people seeing these clouds at Mt Rainier and the Rocky Mountains – they seem to be more commonly sighted in the USA. Is the country code for "U.A.E." in a passport "ARE"? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

A resource for multi-country SIM providers

3/11/2014 8:39:38 AM I couldn’t find a complete list, as most websites usually only compare a few providers. This website has a couple of them. There are 4 worldwide ones and one specifically for Europe which might be more interesting in your case. Where exactly is Yamada Castle in Okinawa? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Is the country code for "U.A.E." in a passport "ARE"?

2/23/2015 12:06:01 PM “ARE” is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 country code and the NATO 3 letter code for the UAE. This means that yes, “ARE” is the country code in UAE passports. Can I converse with Japanese travellers on the Shinkansen or is it rude? 2/23/2015 8:39:01 AM ARE is indeed the ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 […]

Where exactly is Yamada Castle in Okinawa?

3/2/2014 11:37:27 AM Here’s a blog post about it, including a pointer to the location on map.goo.ne.jp. As you can see, it’s hard to find and there’s barely anything there aside from a few overgrown stone walls. The last couple of photos are of a shrine along the way, not the ruins. Do I need […]

Can I converse with Japanese travellers on the Shinkansen or is it rude?

2/25/2015 1:32:41 PM It is not rude as such, but unusual for strangers to talk on the shinkansen except to ask something specific like if it’s okay to recline the seat (asked to the person sitting behind you.) Usually it’s very quiet in there except for groups travelling together. I live and work in Tokyo […]

Do I need an US Visa if I have a traffic caution?

2/27/2014 2:58:59 PM Unless you haven’t paid the fine and now have a warrant outstanding I wouldn’t worry about it. Traffic offenses are only a concern if you have committed something serious like a vehicular manslaughter or if you basically ignored the summons or mandatory court appearance and now have a warrant issued for your […]

How can I check when I can (statistically) fly to given locations most cheaply?

How can I check when I can (statistically) fly to given locations most cheaply?

2/13/2015 8:41:37 PM You could use Google Trends Google Trends and select the travel section. After pick your destination and enter flights to Spain , you will be able to see when that queries is getting more and more popular and when it decrease. You could cross compare those trends with the price you found […]

Is the Iran banking system cut off even from its neighbouring countries on good terms with it?

1/27/2015 7:00:24 PM Even if Iran’s neighbouring countries have good relations with Iran, the question is whether the banking system in the neighbouring countries is liable to the sanctions. Cash withdrawals through ATMs between different banks are handled through interbank networks, many of which exist as standalone networks within a country (as the Wikipedia article […]

Do I need a converter if the frequency (Hz) of a country is different?

1/27/2020 9:30:50 PM Most devices don’t care about the difference between 50 and 60 hz. The main exceptions being some clocks which use the mains frequeny to track time and “white goods” appliances which use synchronous or induction motors whose speed is closely tied to frequency. Vintage audio equipment can also be a problem due […]

Practical aspects of security when travelling in India

4/13/2019 8:34:36 PM I read that luggage lockers are provided at major railway stations. Are these reliably secure? Last week I faced a similar issue in New Delhi when I came across ‘Bagdolo’. It is a luggage storage or Cloakroom service which allows one to store luggage on hourly basis. Best part is they have […]

Is 1.5 hours of a layover time in Dubai practical?

1/26/2015 3:09:42 PM I traveled this route twice (Hyd-Dubai-US) with emirates. Even they give 1 hr 30 lay over when you book the ticket, but they will change it to three hours layover. You should get a notification email from emirates before you travel. This happened to me twice. And yes 1.5 hours is enough […]

Can I use CouchSurfing as as proof of accommodation for a Schengen visa?

1/11/2015 2:57:46 AM There is nothing in the regulations that prevents an applicant from using a hospitality exchange or social networking for accommodation. They would treat these arrangements in the same way as if friends were offering you a place, but since they are not real friends, you will need to be a bit careful […]

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