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Travelling from Portugal to Finland – is it recommended to get a passport?

6/30/2015 3:06:22 PM Because you are an EU national you have the right of free movement inside EU. The national ID card is enough, the portuguese one is called Cartão de Cidadão. Are there any documents I need to drive through Austria, Liechtenstein & Switzerland? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

US credit card broke while in Italy

9/18/2022 8:29:28 PM I have also had my credit card break into a few pieces, so I know how to solve your problem. Just use cyanoacrylate glue from your local hardware shop to glue it back together and you will be fine. Does bought duty-free count towards cabin luggage allowance? 9/17/2022 6:18:00 AM Load your […]

Are there any documents I need to drive through Austria, Liechtenstein & Switzerland?

6/29/2015 2:54:11 PM There are a couple of things you should do. Driving license An International driving licensed is not required, when your driving license is in a language that the police can read. They have to verify that you license is up to date an valid. So, when your driving license is in German, […]

Does bought duty-free count towards cabin luggage allowance?

9/17/2022 5:45:10 PM It varies per airline and might change over time. Keeping some kind of updated list here will be impossible so I will just give two examples to prove it. Finnair: Please note that any items you purchase at the airport, including tax-free products, are counted as part of your carry-on baggage allowance. […]

Fee for taking cash out of the EU

6/28/2015 4:14:56 PM No. It’s merely a reporting requirement, as an anti-money-laundering / drug-trade provision. You will be asked where and how you obtained the money. The country you are traveling to will likely also ask you to declare the cash, and may ask questions about it. How to reach the Hong Kong Special Administrative […]

How to reach the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with maximum hitchhiking and minimum expenditure from Guangzhou?

7/1/2015 2:42:54 AM The area next to Hong Kong-China Boundary in Hong Kong is Frontier Closed Area. Only permitted people can access it. If you want to cross the boundary, the cheapest way is Huangbus (皇巴士) from Huanggang Port to San Tin Public Transport Interchange. It costs $9 HKD, paid by cash or Octopus card. […]

Do I need a work visa to attend a conference?

9/8/2022 10:29:55 AM You do not need a visa or work authorisation to travel to the EU / Schengen area to attend conferences or trainings. This is fully within the scope of “business travel” covered by short-stay Schengen visas (for people who require one) or visa-free travel (for people who do not, including British citizens). […]

Is there such a thing as individual tourism with water plane?

Is there such a thing as individual tourism with water plane?

6/25/2015 1:21:46 PM So, if I could pilot and rent/have a water plane, are there facilities in harbours to let me park? Yes, lots of them in fact. For what you’re talking about the term is ‘moor’, and there are three kinds of moorings in the vernacular: dock, ramp, and beach. Docking is the most […]

Bus from Mostar to Podgorica

5/11/2016 7:54:31 PM There are a couple buses a day operated by Jadran Ekspress Kotor from Mostar to Podgorica for sale on the Montenegrin bus ticketing site BusTicket4.me Shuttle bus from Podgorica town to the airport? 5/11/2016 8:46:37 PM Don’t think there are direct bus services from Mostar to Podgorica. There are buses from Mostar […]

Is it possible to rent a car in the US and return it in Canada?

8/2/2022 1:18:22 AM This is wildly, wildly, situational based on "du jour" market requirements of that rental agency. As you might guess, demand for rental cars changes regionally throughout the year, and rental agencies often must re-position their cars. For instance, Vail Colorado uses a lot more cars during ski season than the rest of […]

As a (non) resident alien in the US, what documents (if any) does one need to carry at all times?

7/31/2022 4:24:57 PM As a (non) resident alien in the US, what documents (if any) does one need to carry at all times? Unfortunately, it’s not clear. At least, it’s sufficiently unclear that at least one US government agency frequently misrepresents the statutory requirements in official statements. A few years ago, for example, a Syrian […]

Shuttle bus from Podgorica town to the airport?

11/23/2018 8:35:58 PM Can book a shuttle bus at advance at Ryanair https://airporttransfers.ryanair.com/en and Wizz air https://wizztransfer.com/index.php?lang=2 from Podgorica airport to Podgorica, Petrova, Sveti Stefan, Budva, Kotor and Tivat. The local company Go Montenegro http://www.gomontenegro.me will receive reservations from partners Ryanair and Wizzair and wait for you in the airport hall or hotels, apartments, main […]

Preparing for Greece to Exit the EU (Grexit)

6/22/2015 12:43:47 PM I have noticed that Travelex has advised… “No one can know for sure what will happen, however we want to ensure our customers are prepared for all possible scenarios and make contingency plans before they travel. As always, we recommend travellers take a combination of cards and cash. To avoid running out […]

When flying from Preclearance airports to the US, do airlines validate your visa before letting you talk to Preclearance agents?

7/29/2022 12:09:53 PM You need a visa to get into the US. The airline and airport have to go through massive hassle if you turn out to not be allowed to board. Hassle enough it’ll delay the flight and cost the airline a LOT of money. And all because someone suspiciously didn’t want to show […]

Do I need a transit visa? (Schengen)

6/23/2015 10:24:25 AM If your visa is really only valid for Norway, then you do need another visa to go through Germany (and it needs to be a regular Schengen visa or possibly a special German visa but not merely an “airport transit visa” because you need to be able to enter the Schengen area […]

Do you need to add a day to travel insurance if your plane arrives a day later than departure?

7/26/2022 11:21:00 PM The return date should be the day you are scheduled to arrive back at your “final” destination, where you will no longer need travel insurance. In particular, if you should be delayed because you are already in hospital, otherwise not capable of travel, or because of missed connections etc, the insurance will […]

Is there a website or resource that list places in Europe where you can ride a steam locomotive?

7/6/2016 3:43:40 PM Many heritage railways in the UK offer such a service – a quick search for “Steam Locomotive Driing Experience” brings up loads. There is also the Wolstyn experience www.thewolsztynexperience.org in Poland, which allows you to drive a steam locomotive in regular service. Do airlines really check whether battery packs for laptop/phone/tablets are […]

There is tear in my nylon luggage as in the picture. How would you repair this?

6/23/2022 8:03:10 PM I’d recommend patching it with Sugru. It’s a mouldable glue that comes in many colors so you can match your original color, or make the patch striking with red or something. I’ve used it for any number of things and really only had one failure (trying to repair a boat hook for […]

Do airlines really check whether battery packs for laptop/phone/tablets are less than 100 or 160 Wh?

Do airlines really check whether battery packs for laptop/phone/tablets are less than 100 or 160 Wh?

6/16/2018 1:02:18 AM Since you mention specifically South Korea, I just (2018/6/16) went through security at ICN, terminal 1. Here’s what happened: Check-in staff asked me whether I had batteries in my check-in luggage. Nope. Trust but verify: I had to wait 5 minutes after check-in near the counters while my luggage was x-rayed. I […]

While checking in I find out Lufthansa cancelled my flight: any recourses?

4/19/2022 9:48:08 AM 0> Contact directly Lufthansa’s customer service by phone and try to figure out with them what actually happened, they may be willing to help you to resolve your issue. 1> Call your credit card, explain them what happened (you never recived any tickets even if it seems you got a confirmation) and […]

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