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Japanese train etiquette: Is it acceptable to take a baby in the Shinkansen Green Car?

2/19/2015 3:28:33 AM Yes, it is acceptable. However, it is etiquette that if the baby does start to make noise that you take it to the “deck” area beyond the doors (where the bathrooms, telephone, vending machines, etc.) are. This is the same protocol if you have to make or receive a telephone call, want […]

Where can I find an overview of global visa policy changes in a given year?

8/29/2018 2:54:10 PM Try the IATA Travel Centre: https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/ It is a free service by the International Air Transport Association (290 airlines) who need to maintain accurate visa, health and regulations information. You just need to complete a form entering the particular parameters of your trip (destination, origin, your nationality etc) and then you get […]

How can I reach Prague airport during the night hours?

How can I reach Prague airport during the night hours?

3/25/2019 5:51:21 PM Table of Contents Navigating public transportationOrdering a cabPublic TransportationTaxi Navigating public transportation To get to bus 510 mentioned by JoErNanO above, you can ride the highly developed night tram network. Use the Jizdnirady website to find full directions from your hotel: Ordering a cab While in previous years it was sometimes necessary […]

Business travel to the USA with demonstration items

7/30/2018 5:21:41 PM The items, worth only $500, are probably no big deal, unless you have a whole bunch of identical items that look like they could be sold. That’s a customs issue. However the tools could be an issue. Assuming you don’t have a work permit, how do you intend to explain the need […]

Discounts for Universal Studios Japan when it's your birthday?

Discounts for Universal Studios Japan when it's your birthday?

2/20/2015 3:45:52 PM While the English version of the USJ website doesn’t note the special birthday pass, the Japanese language version of the site does: If the link disappears, the plan is called “バースデープラン” (Birthday Plan). Here are the search terms if you need to regoogle it: USJ 誕生日 or USJ バースデープラン You don’t have […]

Can I ask for the Immigration and Customs declaration forms as soon as possible on a flight to Japan?

7/25/2018 6:42:32 PM I have woken up to find a landing card in my seat pocket or on my lap more times than I can count (eyeshades really contribute to people leaving you alone.) I fill it out while we land or while waiting in line at immigration. I’ve filled out a LOT of them […]

How can I do an online broad search for cruise trips?

8/26/2015 4:31:25 AM The online portal vacations to go has a custom search which might suit your criteria. You have the option to specify the following search criteria: Region Time Range Minimum/maximum number of nights Type of stateroom. (Ocean view, balcony, suite) Price range Company (both include and exclude) Cruise ship Passenger capacity of the […]

Can I bring my dog from the mainland U.S. to Hawaii?

11/28/2018 11:56:24 AM I live in Hawaii and I brought animals from the mainland and they have to have gone through the 120 day quarantine process before they can come in. You cannot just bring them on the plane with you like traveling within the US. It is super strict with no exceptions. If you […]

Where are the Himalayan Buddhist stupas?

Where are the Himalayan Buddhist stupas?

2/9/2015 4:41:00 PM The town you’re looking for seems to be Leh in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir quite in the north of India. Leh seems to be the common name, but in Tibetian it is written like that: གླེ. The picture you have mentioned in the question could be either from the […]

Chinatown in Seoul

Chinatown in Seoul

2/8/2015 10:48:36 AM Seoul has two ‘real’ Chinatowns: 1) Garibong-dong (가리봉동), down the hill from near Guro (구로) stn exit 3. This is the larger of the two, and insular to the point that not many Koreans, much less other tourists, venture here. It’s also under threat from a giant redevelopment project that’s been imminent […]

Texting someone who is out of the country?

5/23/2018 12:46:20 AM If you send a text or make a call to a US number, you’ll pay whatever you normally pay to send a text or make a call to a US number. It does not matter whether the phone associated with that number is in the US or not at the time. The […]

Why must the name on my passport match the booking details?

2/6/2015 7:40:58 PM I don’t have any evidence for it but I suspect it might be necessary to satisfy APIS requirements. If you can provide a nickname, you could conceivably evade automatic checks against no-fly lists and similar databases. Also, many people (e.g. from places like Indonesia) go by names that are completely different from […]

What differences in vehicle laws are there for crossing into Canada from the US with a travel trailer?

5/17/2018 2:58:38 PM You’re already on the right track. Trailers aren’t inherently a problem. If they meet U.S. requirements, they’re going to meet Canadian requirements (at least as far as temporary importation is concerned; it might be a different story if you were planning to import the trailer permanently). It’s also quite possible that your […]

Can I bring reusable hand warmers onto a plane in Europe?

2/2/2015 10:30:38 PM Actually, while you’re saying you’re in Europe and have linked to the TSA Blog, the answer is actually there, if you read between the lines: Crystallization – This is the type that you flex or squeeze to activate. They contain liquid and require adherence to our 3-1-1 guidelines. They can be packed […]

I am going to Crimea from Russia. Will I be able to visit Ukraine later?

5/5/2018 6:09:10 AM Yes, you are risking of being denied. However, the actual threat depends on who you are, what position you obtain, and what other crimes you have committed besides¹ the illegal entry. By 13 January 2018, about 1,500 foreign citizens were denied entry to Ukraine after they have illegally visited the temporarily-occupied Crimea […]

Visa requirements for Macedonia for Schengen-zone Permanent Residents?

10/22/2022 12:55:43 PM those who want to travel to Macedonia with just an EU-ID card! I want to share my own experience so everyone else who is considering travelling to Macedonia can go safely there and avoid flight cancellation. This was a costly lesson for me. I’m a native Finn and so on also a […]

I'm a man with long hair. Am I likely to encounter harassment or other problems in Moscow?

5/8/2018 12:38:01 AM I’ve had relatively long hair throughout my youth while living in Russia, and overall I’d say it’s not a big issue. Sometimes people would joke, occasionally in a mean way, like “hey, what are you a girl?” or something like that… But it didn’t happen often, maybe a few times over several […]

How to transfer from JFK to Newark using public transportation?

2/13/2015 10:35:10 PM You can find complete information on the LIRR and subway at http://mta.info. Generally, the LIRR is faster, more comfortable, and more expensive. The LIRR takes 20 minutes from Jamaica to Penn Station. It is a commuter train with regular coach cars; there is a seat for every passenger and overhead racks for […]

Can I take a soldering station on a plane?

4/27/2018 9:48:13 PM Depending on how much stuff you are taking/how long you are spending in Australia, it might make more sense to box your equipment and other personal items that you won’t need while travelling and ship them to your destination. This might then allow you to get by with one carry-on item which […]

Where can I apply for Kurdistan short-term residency?

1/27/2016 4:40:27 PM According to the Kurdistan Government’s representation in Spain: Visitors wishing to extend their stay in the Kurdistan Region beyond a three month period must apply for a Card of Residence. Below is a general outline of the requirements for obtaining a residency card for an extended stay in the Kurdistan Region of […]

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