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Is it possible at present to get by rail from the EU into Russia?

12/16/2022 11:57:16 AM No. Some train services were already suspended because of covid related travel restrictions and the few still operating services (e.g. from Helsinki to St. Petersburg) were suspended because of the war. Not necessarily because land travel is prohibited, but due to lack of demand. Can we use both cash and card for […]

Nationalism or Fanatical Fanhood in the UK?

6/19/2014 4:46:45 PM Since you ask for do’s and don’ts, and I don’t think anybody has said this in the answers so far: It is unfortunately true in the UK, that it’s probably safest not to wear team clothing for a team you don’t know much about. The simple reason is that if it just […]

Can we use both cash and card for payments in Iceland as a tourist?

12/1/2022 7:38:05 PM As already said previously, make sure that your card belongs to an international network such as Visa or Maestro (debit). There are very few occasions in which card payment is not possible. Electronic payment is also possible on board ferries. It is normal to buy a cup of coffee with a card […]

What money to use for a tour in North Korea?

6/17/2014 7:26:33 AM Euros are your best bet. The North Korean won is not convertible, and all facilities for tourists price in and accept euros. Koryo Tours, the largest operator of DPRK tours, says: Currency The official exchange currency in DPRK is now Euros (USD were taken out of circulation in 2003 but can still […]

No more open returns?

1/5/2017 4:34:15 PM While you can’t (well, it’s really hard) get an ‘open ticket’ anymore, you can get effectively the same thing by booking a full Y, J or F fare. It’s just a different way to approach the same situation. Why? Probably with the move to online distribution and e-tickets, the actual ‘open ticket’ […]

Is this a visa refusal stamp?

11/16/2022 11:24:52 AM Yes, it is a refusal stamp according to this question. You will likely need to disclose the exact reason of the refusal on new applications, if you don’t have the letter anymore, you can do a SAR (Subject Access Request) to have the data held by UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) communicated […]

Police ride along in London

5/30/2014 8:37:27 PM Having worked with London police for some time, I can tell you that, no, you cannot. Until a few years ago this was possible with an advance request, however there was an incident whereby the civilian on the ride-along was injured. To make the long story short, the practice was stopped straight […]

My profession is written "Unemployed" on my passport. Will it have a bad influence on getting a student visa?

11/7/2022 4:55:56 PM Yes, it might be a problem. I know a guy from Croatia whose visa application for USA was rejected 3 years ago because he was unemployed. So it depends where do you want to go and what is your citizenship. Are foreigners required to use a passport as ID for domestic flights […]

Will it matter if I cross the Russian border 6 hours after my visa expires?

6/7/2014 2:35:25 AM I was on a train with a Canadian who experienced this. We left Irkutsk, Russia heading towards Ulan Bator, Mongolia on the … let’s say Tuesday, the last day of his visa. Seemed ok, but we didn’t actually cross the border until early on the Wednesday. The result – he was a […]

Are foreigners required to use a passport as ID for domestic flights within the US?

10/31/2022 2:14:42 AM The TSA website, as far as I’m aware, correctly states the TSA policy: any of those documents is acceptable for use by anyone who legally has any of them. I’d certainly trust it over the unsourced and unofficial "passport today" site. (Some of the documents on the list, such as an Indian […]

How many laptops can I take on an international flight from the US to Europe?

5/28/2014 11:25:00 AM “Of course I might have plans to sell them”: that attitude will get you in trouble if nothing else will. Of course you’re going to sell them. If you bring in a shipment like this and tell a customs inspector that you “might” sell them he’ll know you are prevaricating. What else […]

Is paying for a bus in Paris by cash or card possible in 2022?

Is paying for a bus in Paris by cash or card possible in 2022?

10/26/2022 10:58:38 AM Parisian local here Since the start of the COVID pandemic you can’t buy tickets from the driver anymore (all have their separation shield out and ticket sales are not possible even though that’s still a theoretical possibility as mentioned by Willeke). Nor can you use contact-less card (this will be supported eventually […]

Where can I find Japanese Lacquerware in Tokyo?

12/22/2019 3:57:02 AM A lesser known place is Aizu City in Fukushima. It makes a lovely trip if you are going to Japan. It has been a strong hold of lacquerware since about 1600. It is a castle city so you can visit the refurbished castle as well and there are lacquerware for sale at […]

Where is this park in Montreal, with autumn color trees and pond?

Where is this park in Montreal, with autumn color trees and pond?

10/22/2022 8:32:13 PM Seems to be Beaver Lake (Lac aux Castors) in Mount Royal Park (Parc du Mont-Royal): Source: Google Streetview Do I need to mail my original US green card along with the UK standard visitor visa application to UKVI? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

How do I decide whether to be worried about having enough blank pages in my passport?

5/19/2014 3:24:56 PM I have found one resource that I think I can use to answer some of my questions. This includes information about countries that don’t use exit stamps, and I think I can also figure out the sizes of some of the visas from it. Many countries are missing from the list: anyone […]

Do I need to mail my original US green card along with the UK standard visitor visa application to UKVI?

9/12/2022 8:55:12 PM I found the answer to this question on this VFS page under "Non-settlement applications". It says: Please only include photocopies of your Green Card – do not send in originals. What does the +2 mean on my booked flight? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

What does the +2 mean on my booked flight?

9/6/2022 7:43:14 PM In general, +2 would mean that the flight arrives 2 days after departure. This is not uncommon especially when you’re crossing the international date line where you lose a day whilst in flight. eg, flights from San Francisco to Australia always land "2 days" after they depart – despite only being a […]

What car rental insurance should I get if my credit card provides some coverage?

8/3/2015 9:12:57 PM TL;DR: You need liability insurance with a high limit. Your credit card won’t get you that. Try to get your liability insurance from home, and failing that buy it at the rental desk. Your credit card might help you if you wreck the rental car, but read the fine print if you […]

EV-friendly accomodation

EV-friendly accomodation

8/16/2022 12:24:38 PM The filters already exist. While browsing locations at booking.com, on the left of the page you have some filters. Under the Facilities filter, you can find Electric vehicle charging station. On AirBNB, on the top right there’s a filter button: That opens the filter overview. Scrolling down until you find EV Charger […]

Non-US Teen taking US domestic flight without ID

8/5/2022 11:57:43 PM He would probably be able to board the flight to San Diego without any ID or just with the scanned picture on the phone (he will very likely go through a significantly more intrusive security scan than usual). Getting home however, whether it is New Zealand or Mexico, may be tricky without […]

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