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Can I re-enter the US with a valid I-94 but without my expired visa-bearing passport?

10/10/2016 4:57:38 PM You would have been able to enter without your old passport. Given that you spent less than 30 days in Canada (this would have been true for Mexico as well) your visa is re-validated upon entry (automatic revalidation). Automatic revalidation does not require you to present a visa – it is the […]

Visiting India – what amount of cash is recommended, and in which currency?

8/2/2017 5:54:50 PM You can bring dollars with you (as it is very difficult to bring Indian currency from outside). Then, you can go to banks for exchanging foreign currency. “should I take US Dollar or Indian Rupees?” Make sure you obtain notes of 100 and 500 as after the demonetization, it is very difficult […]

Normal LonelyPlanet guides vs. the new Discover series

Normal LonelyPlanet guides vs. the new Discover series

2/2/2012 5:04:02 PM I haven’t purchased any of the new “Discover” series. The fact that the website describes the “New Series” as having “the highlights” and “The Original” as “the definitive guide,” I suspect that they cut out a lot of information to make the Discover series more compact and have more room for photos. […]

Communist architecture in Berlin

Communist architecture in Berlin

2/25/2015 10:51:09 AM You can book an “Underground Bunker Tour” here: Berliner Unterwelten. There are several options to see bunkers or subway tracks that ran from east to west with underground checkpoints at the fromer border. There is also the Gesundbrunnenbunker where you can book a tour. And you can see the Flakturm in the […]

20 hour flight connection wait in Morocco. Can I sightsee?

7/17/2016 8:43:36 AM Just my opinion, based on http://wikitravel.org/en/Casablanca (tip of the hat to Grzenio) and http://www.sleepinginairports.net/africa/casablanca-airport.htm: You arrive from an inter-continental flight and will be tired and jet-lagged at least for some time of a 20h layover. I recommend you get some sleep for at least some time of your layover, either at the […]

Can I make a 1hr full-transfer at Stansted?

10/8/2018 12:25:29 PM Today this morning I looked at this thread so thank you for the responses. Very helpful! However I would not recommend it as it was very stressful. My flights today: Wroclaw at 7am > London Stanstead arriving 8.10am Then London Stanstead at 9.35am > Porto With check in luggage Wroclaw > London […]

Is the direct connection from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the train line open yet?

Is the direct connection from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the train line open yet?

1/17/2017 2:03:03 PM Yes, it’s open! And I can confirm the escalators and lifts are also open from the airport direct to the train platform. Map credit: Helsinki Region Transport Paying an unreceived traffic fine in Paris 1/10/2016 12:25:29 AM Yes, it’s open! The escalator between the terminal and the station is still not ready […]

How safe is travelling on European rail networks for solo travellers?

3/26/2015 6:56:32 PM Statistics could provide a overview, but you can use common sense here. Imagine you are a criminal. How likely are you committing a crime in a location where (with very few exceptions) help is always in vicinity, you are always outnumbered (if you have no followers like e.g. football ultras), escape is […]

Paying an unreceived traffic fine in Paris

1/12/2016 6:32:42 AM I am sharing with you a link to the official website that contains some contact numbers : Contact details for electronic tickets handling. You can call the number and explain the situation. Hopefully, someone will take it into consideration and provide guidance. You might not be successful upfront so if you don’t […]

Vegetarian dishes in Cuba

12/14/2017 10:56:22 AM There’s an interesting read on what to expect at VeganCuba.com. It’s more towards Vegans than just vegetarians, so some of it may be relevant to you. The Havana Times newspaper has published a great piece a couple of years ago entitled “A Vegetarian in Cuba” (I’m hearing that to the tune of […]

Sending passport via post office to get visa

5/5/2013 4:04:49 AM My fiancee and I were forced to do this twice, once from Rwanda and once from Sierra Leone. While it is a risk to be without your passport, we made sure to use FedEx/DHL to send our passports, that way they would be trackable. Can I visit Chicago during a 5.5 hour […]

Is there an easy way to compare which airfare search engines cover which airlines?

3/1/2016 2:53:08 PM I see two questions here: Is there an easy way to compare which airfare search engines cover which airlines? I’m not aware of any. Some sites publish a list of the airlines they cover, e.g. Kayak has a ranking here and Azair has a list of them on their landing page, but […]

Can I visit Chicago during a 5.5 hour layover in O'Hare?

Can I visit Chicago during a 5.5 hour layover in O'Hare?

9/14/2012 6:55:33 PM I fly through O’Hare a lot, from a US domestic airport, to the UK. Typically you won’t even see your checked luggage at Chicago, as long as you are travelling on the same airline/alliance (note: this is not true when flying in the other direction, i.e. when coming from a destination outside […]

Flying via Dubai with antidepressants, what do I need?

1/4/2016 5:33:27 AM As a general rule – if you are carrying medication – you should also carry a doctor’s prescription for that medication (if applicable); especially if its a controlled substance (like a controlled narcotic or pain killer); but it is also recommended even if you are taking relatively innocent medication – as what […]

What is the quickest way to get a car from London to Iceland?

1/13/2012 11:59:58 PM The only ferry to Iceland is the weekly ferry from Denmark. It takes a while and you spend two nights aboard each way (and incidentally get the opportunity to visit the Faeroe Islands along the way). The ferry is not guaranteed to run during winter (it mostly carries cargo during the winter […]

Is a transit visa needed to transfer in Boryspil airport?

12/31/2015 6:58:14 PM Strange choice of transit but not mine. There is no visa required for transit as long as don’t leave the terminal. All international departures happen in terminal D and the visa information from Timatic is as follows: China – Destination Passport Passport required. Document validity rules: Passports and other documents accepted for […]

Is tourism beneficial to the economies of places affected by natural disasters?

3/15/2013 12:10:48 PM Disaster tourism, i.e. expressly visiting an area hit by disaster in order to see the devastation can be disruptive and distasteful. Worse, it can be dangerous, and nothing makes the rescue workers’ day like a rubbernecking tourist who has to be pulled out of the rubble. However, there are some places where […]

Can I take a 24" computer monitor on board?

Can I take a 24" computer monitor on board?

10/13/2016 3:03:39 PM This August I traveled with a 27″ monitor in checked luggage without any issues. The display was kept in the original box which we wrapped in plastic wrap to protect it and avoid the cardboard box getting damaged should it get wet which can happen if it rains while cargo is being […]

Legal status of voluntary homelessness among tourists/short term visitors

12/29/2015 11:31:25 PM For more specific answers: Say I am a Canadian Citizen and fly to the U.S. and, skipping all the details, I’m in the country and then decide to voluntarily sleep in the streets. This is generally NOT illegal for citizens/residents themselves, but is it if a visitor would do it? Not assuming […]

What do Cuban power plugs look like?

What do Cuban power plugs look like?

9/9/2015 9:06:54 AM Cuba uses type A and B 110V, 60Hz power. So you can expect to see the following two types: This is the same as the United States. UK plugs will not work without a method of converting. Chiang Mai Trek without Elephant Ride Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

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