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How can I get a US passport photo mailed to me based on an existing digital picture?

8/15/2016 9:59:56 PM https://www.epassportphoto.com/ does what you want. It has two modes, a free mode where you upload a picture and use their on-line tool to position the cropping correctly–compliance with the rest of the rules for passport photos is up to you. You get back an image you can then upload to anybody who […]

Should I just cover my forearm tattoo in Japan

4/29/2017 4:59:52 PM I’d wrap an ace bandage around it for the first few times you go. Once you know that there’s a good number of foreigners who are also tattooed, you can go bare skin. Traveling through Europe as a minor 7/24/2017 9:30:24 AM Tattoos are restricted on display in gyms in Japan period […]

Traveling through Europe as a minor

4/15/2017 11:50:04 AM I travelled quite a lot around Europe without adults at that age, but I mostly was with my sister. The biggest practical difficulty when you’re travelling on your own, is looking after your possessions, especially (for example) when you’re asleep or taking a toilet break. The best way to reduce the risk […]

Free parking for motorbikes in Paris

2/24/2012 2:26:42 PM On this website, you can find a car park for your motorcycle, and take a free reservation, but the parking isn’t free: http://www.parkingsdeparis.com – SELECT A CAR PARK Accepting motorcycles You can also take a look to this french webpage translated with Google: The parking of bikes in Paris and its region […]

Lost passport with US visa (Non Immigrant) in USA , can I get my US Visa replaced in USA?

4/10/2017 7:47:23 AM A US “visa” is solely for entering the US. The visa has absolutely no relevance to your stay in the US after entry. Since you are already in the US, you don’t need to “enter” (at least not until you first leave the US), and thus you don’t need a US visa. […]

How to buy tickets for a sumo wrestling game?

2/23/2012 11:38:08 AM So, you’re basically out of luck, as the pros do not compete outside the tournaments. You’d need to catch an exhibition or temple game, but I’m not aware of any handy schedule for these. Edit: Found a list on Japanese Wikipedia, but the regular ones listed there are only in February, June […]

Subway, train or both when travelling around Tokyo

2/25/2012 4:12:43 PM A JR pass won’t save you money on short journeys. Just pay the normal ticket price: it’s not expensive. To find the best route, use an on-line route planner. I recommend jorudan. The larger stations are crowded and confusing, so allow extra time for connections. Be aware that sometimes there are two […]

When travelling through Dagestan by car, how far can risks of crime, harassment or political/cultural trouble be managed?

7/9/2018 8:41:01 PM I think you know that it is not safe because you had to ask this question… Your government (Germany I believe?) can provide you the explicit answer. Always check your national travel advisories!! On their website, in regards to Northern Caucaus, the German government specifically states: Traveling to the North Caucasus Federal […]

Renew passport with visa

2/20/2012 3:27:17 PM Since your wife has a partner – you – from an EU/EEA/EFTA country (basically, any country that uses the Euro currency) she may be visa exempt under the following rule (data from CIBT): Applicants who hold a British blue coloured residency document “Residence Card of a family member of an EEA national” […]

Japanese custom: Sushi chef serves you small snacks you didn't order?

3/22/2017 3:17:09 PM This is known as otōshi. Otōshi is a simple dish intended to whet the customers’ appetite before their food arrives and is provided for each person, or is to be shared at the table, without being ordered. The charge for otōshi is added onto the total bill for food, so someone visiting […]

Mexican visa with Philippine passport + UK Residence card + married to Spanish citizen

1/6/2016 4:15:21 PM According to the visa rules for Mexico that I got off IATA, the rules say (for Philippines passport holders): Visa required, except for a stay of max. 180 days: for alien residents of United Kingdom holding a permanent residence permit. for holders of a valid visa for the USA. CIBT elaborates that […]

Can I wear a kilt around Europe?

2/15/2012 11:37:47 AM I wore my kilt (heavyweight one) round Germany and I can heartily recommend it – I made many friends, had lots of drinks bought for me and got invited to a lot of events and parties as people could spot the Scotsman a mile off. I’m assuming you are Scottish – if […]

Is it possible to pay a visit to only ONE synagogue in Prague?

3/18/2017 9:40:13 AM Is it possible to pay a lesser amount to visit a single synagogue? All the synagogues are managed by a single Jewish organization and from their website it’s quite clear you only have 3 options: Maisel Synagogue / Pinkas Synagogue / Old Jewish Cemetery / Klausen Synagogue / Ceremonial Hall / Spanish […]

Is it easier/faster for an Iranian citizen to get a US or a Schengen (Swiss) visa?

8/22/2017 7:42:55 AM Belated answer to my own question: As Crazydre correctly states, Switzerland is almost certainly the easier option and that’s what we went with. However, he ended up applying for a US visa for a second trip, and long story short, while it took about two months to process and requires a bit […]

What are the cheapest ways to get from East Asia to Australia?

What are the cheapest ways to get from East Asia to Australia?

2/13/2012 6:16:20 AM Jetstar Bali to Perth is around 70.4 USD/52 Euro (plus hidden cost). Since I think Denpasar Bali International Airport is one of the nearest international Airport from Australia, I believe this price is the cheapest. Alternatively you can try AirAsia Bali to Perth, it cost around 77 USD at the same time(15 […]

Where in Norway are these massive boulders?

3/9/2018 7:36:43 PM Today I found some old GPS tracks from my journey, and managed to identify the place. It is the Urdbøurdi Scree at Arabygdi (see http://en.hardangervidda.com/Hardangervidda-National-Park/Amazing-Geographical-Features/The-Urdboeuri-Scree-Arabygdi) “There is an enormous scree formation across the valley at the west end of the Totak lake. The Urdbøuri scree is probably the largest in Northern Europe.” […]

Sleeping near San Jose airport (Costa Rica)

12/13/2012 2:59:12 PM I can recommend Maleku Hostel in Alajuela (Hostelworld entry). It’s comfy, and located a short drive (2 km or 5 min) away from the airport. Also, they offer: Free shuttle to the airport (from Hostel TO Airport, starting 5am to 5pm) …so it’s a great place to stay before a morning flight out of […]

How to remove my passport from a blacklist in Indian Immigration?

3/7/2017 5:33:47 PM Your case is the same as mine. But I have overstayed for 11 years. 4 years back when I applied for tourist visa, they have granted me a visa but refused entry in Chennai airport. Then I approached high commission and explained my need to visit to India. The high commissioner gave […]

How common are petrol stations in SE Europe/Balkans?

2/9/2012 4:16:52 PM From observations, there are even more petrol stations in Bulgaria than in, for example, Sweden. The main reason is that the market is not as consolidated as in other countries, and among a handful of prominent gas station chains (Petrol, Shell, Lukoil, OMV, etc.) there are also a number of local gas […]

PPBM: What happens if you check in luggage and then miss the flight?

2/6/2017 8:50:57 AM PPBM, or “Positive Passenger Bag Matching” in an international airline regulation that was introduced after the Pan Am 103 bombing, and basically requires that a passenger may not cause their checked baggage to fly on an aircraft they are not on, on the grounds that they would not blow up a plane […]

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