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With a Canadian student visa, can I spend a night at Vancouver before continuing to Toronto?

4/30/2019 5:08:01 PM From an immigration and customs point of view, this is perfectly possible. Assuming any connection of the type –YVR–YYZ, you would face entry immigration at YVR and then, according to Canadian law, pick up your bags, pass through customs and recheck them onto the flight to YYZ (Toronto). Once you have […]

What is the best way to get from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to the Taksim Square by public transport?

10/22/2015 5:08:41 PM Here’s the rustic way with more transfers, though under certain traffic conditions it can be quicker. I’m partial to the very scenic ferry, funicular and tram rides and I travel light. You can also take bus from Göcken Airport to Kadıköy (9 TL), approximately 60 minutes. In Kadıköy get a fare card […]

Crossing US/Canada Border for less than 24 hours

4/18/2019 8:21:37 PM My relative made a less-than-24-hour trip from USA to Canada while carrying a large amount of cash (~$600). Canadian border officials were not concerned with his entry into Canada. However, upon his return into the United States, US Customs became very suspicious of his brief visit, and after determining that he was […]

What is the best way to travel cheap through Scotland?

5/19/2015 10:18:47 AM Coaches The Visit Scotland webpage on coaches carries plenty of information on the topic, including: Coach operators Most of the inter-city and longer-distance coach services around Scotland are provided by Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach, Megabus and National Express offering most of the inter-city and longer-distance coach services around Scotland, including a connecting service between the country’s two biggest cities, […]

How to rent a flat in France for about a month

3/21/2015 5:16:22 PM Renting Accomodation Long-term rentals everywhere around the world typically require the tenant to prove the ability to pay the current and every future month rent. This is done by showing salary slips (usually the last 3 in France), payment receipts from previous rental agreements, a reference letter, and/or binding someone else to […]

Can I board the first leg of the flight without having final country's visa or residency permit?

4/1/2019 2:24:33 AM This can sometimes be the case. The airline will generally be keen to stop this from happening. I’m an Australian. Airfares from Australia are expensive, compared to airfares to Australia. It makes sense to book a far dated return flight and an intervening return flight home if I have to go any […]

Is Pentecost observed in Lisbon?

3/18/2015 5:59:30 PM I doubt there is anything specific for Pentecost in Lisbon. Searching for events in Lisbon around that date on multiple websites was not successful. The tourism website for Lisbon did not return any match for that day, neither Lonely Planet. Typing “Pentecostes Lisboa” in a search engine ending up pointing to a […]

Can I supervise a learner italian driver in italy with my full Australian drivers license plus international drivers permit?

3/17/2015 11:44:26 AM Table of Contents Supervising a Learner Driver in ItalyForeign LicencesThe LimitationsThe Sanctions Supervising a Learner Driver in Italy The Accompanying Driver Quoting from Article 122 of the Italian road code, comma 2: L’autorizzazione consente all’aspirante di esercitarsi su veicoli delle categorie per le quali è stata richiesta la patente o l’estensione di […]

Does a 'pending' US visa application constitute a denial?

3/24/2019 4:14:21 AM ‘pending’ means “awaiting decision or settlement”. So if you were told it was “pending a medical examination”, that would mean immigration department would make their decision when they receive the medical reports. At this time, it’s just an application, and a decision has not been made. A refusal or grant would mean […]

Where do you go through passport control when transiting through another Schengen airport on your way out of the Schengen area?

3/7/2019 6:51:54 PM You always go through passport control on your last exit point out of the Schengen area, in this case Helsinki airport. Likewise you always go through passport control on your first entry point into the Schengen area. Thus you are free to have a day trip in Helsinki before getting stamped out […]

Booking a flight in the airport right before departure

3/16/2015 6:51:06 PM As you are visiting during the low season (or green season as many call it since it is also rainy season), most flights will not sell out in advance. But that said, there is only one flight each day direct from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui, so if you plan to use […]

Will my Chinese visa still be valid if I renew my passport?

12/23/2022 9:45:52 PM This is an old question. Post-pandemic, note that (as of this writing) most non-resident visas issued before March 28, 2020 are invalid. That includes L and M (tourist and business visas). That situation may change during 2023, but for now most such pre-pandemic visas are "suspended". If it does change, such that […]

How many times can I travel between the US and Europe in a year?

2/19/2019 6:16:47 AM To answer the title: How many times can I travel between the US and Europe in a year? where Europe means the Schengen zone. An awful lot. You could fly DY 7700 from JFK to AMS arriving at 1pm and come back with KL 643 the same day. Go home, rest 24 […]

Best way to split costs during travelling

3/17/2015 8:12:50 PM If the phones aren’t an issue, SplitWise (which others have suggested) does work offline to some degree. It might be easier than jotting everything down. Obviously, the major point here is whether or not you’ll even have a phone at your disposal. Cheap accommodation in Spain 3/17/2015 11:10:08 AM Me and my […]

Why can't train tracks be reused by 3rd party companies for passenger travel?

1/13/2019 6:29:21 PM Forget it. That space is stuffed solid! The US national rail system is privately owned, relatively unregulated, and reasonably profitable. It handles almost exclusively freight. Freight business in the US has been very, very good. It’s a highly productive country still with a lot of industry, that is too dry and rugged […]

Turkey's secret underground city

Turkey's secret underground city

12/29/2018 7:45:14 PM I had a search on Turkish sources. This underground city doesn’t seem to have an official name yet, but it is certainly different from Derinkuyu Underground City. According to NTV, it is next to Nevsehir Castle (Turkish: Nevşehir Kalesi). The castle can be seen on the image (from NTV) as well. It […]

Cheap accommodation in Spain

3/16/2015 11:28:53 AM Pensions or Hostels Setting aside free camping (which I do not think should be your first choice, seeing as driving a motorbike after sleeping on the floor is something that requires quite a bit of stamina) pensions in Spain provide accommodation at cheaper rates than hostels. Of course this comes with several […]

Long Layover in Zurich Airport

3/15/2015 3:38:35 PM Yes, you can, if you are an Egyptian passport holder or a US permanent resident. As discussed in an answer about transit visas, if you are an Egypt passport holder, as stated in point 3, you do not need an airport transit visa in Switzerland. In fact, as an Egypt passport holder, […]

Will NEXUS interviews still take place during the shutdown?

1/8/2019 6:49:45 PM I booked mine yesterday online for today, as it shows appointments are available. Drove 90 minutes (each way) this morning to the border, to be told they are not doing interviews. I knew about the shutdown but didn’t think if they were showing interview slots that they weren’t actually doing them currently. […]

Luggage storage for a few hours in Las Vegas?

5/6/2016 4:24:43 PM Hotel Luggage Storage Your hotel will most probably allow you to store luggage before check-in and after check-out. This tripadvisor thread indeed seems to agree with this hypothesis. To confirm this you can try contacting your hotel. Airport Luggage Storage There used to be luggage storage facilities in Las Vegas McCarran Airport. […]

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