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Does the Flixbus N770 from Antwerp to Copenhagen go by ferry to Denmark

9/30/2019 1:21:48 PM It may not. Apparently (at least tonight) the N770 line Paris-Copenhagen in particular does not take the ferry route via Puttgarden-Rødby, but rather crossed the Danish border at Padborg in Jutland. There was indeed a quick passport control there around 5 AM, but there was no need to exit the bus. Airport […]

Are Airbnb hosts required to obtain copies of the guests' passports in India?

8/28/2018 6:20:55 PM Yes, this is correct – see Section 4 of https://www.airbnb.co.uk/help/article/1641/guidance-on-foreigner-registration–frro–process-for-india-hosts (mirror). Any person hosting a foreign guest for monetary consideration in India, even for a few hours, should submit C-Forms. The submission of C-Forms and maintenance of guest registers stems from the Foreigners Act 1946 and Registration of Foreigners Rules, 1992. These […]

Airport worker at UK airport caused us to miss our flight

6/7/2023 7:13:26 PM Not specific to your case, but as general advice on how to get miracles out of uncooperative staff. Remember that employees, including airport staff, are human beings who can be influenced by emotions just as much as by policies and procedures. It’s hard and takes practice, but if you can do the […]

Airline rebooked me on another flight

8/25/2018 6:19:20 PM If the rerouting you were offered would delay your arrival at your final destination by more than 5 hours, you can (as far as I read the EU air passenger rights regulation) demand to be transported back to your starting point instead and get a full refund of your ticket. The other […]

Board Chinese train at a different station (on-route)

9/1/2019 7:56:30 AM Yes, you can. And the machine will let you through. In fact, buying full ticket and only taking partial intervals is a widely used method in China, especially when the tickets are hard to get, like in the Spring Festival. The system is smart enough to cope with such situations. Check in […]

Senior aged travelers

8/21/2018 11:54:02 PM At the airport, you can get a luggage trolley before getting your bags from the luggage claim area. There is only a very short walk through the terminal, before you can take the lift with the trolley down to the train platform. Depending on which train you take from the airport to […]

Check in to 2 hotels at same location

8/22/2019 10:15:58 AM It is allowed. Booking a hotel for the night gives the obligation to pay for it, not to use it. If the people of the dormitory are the caring kind they might worry something happened to you, but you can easily explain to them that you are sleeping elsewhere. You can even […]

Is the "FirstOntario Centre" "in Toronto"?

8/20/2018 12:53:13 PM I live in Hamilton. I usually tell people “I live in Hamilton, that’s near Toronto”. Assuming you’re coming from outside of North America (Australia?), I would recommend flying into Pearson Airport in Toronto (YYZ). It’s a global airport with lots of flights. Public transportation to downtown Hamilton is cheap and fairly easy […]

Does EU compensation apply to flights where the departure airport closes check-in counters during protests?

8/14/2019 12:56:26 PM passengers who are not checked in before the check-in counter closes prematurely, would be treated as no-shows This is not legally possible. When your long-haul flight is delayed or cancelled and you arrived on time, you’re entitled to either a refund or an alternative flight + care and assistance while you wait […]

Traveling from Germany to other countries by train?

8/8/2019 8:28:46 AM If your intention is to cross the border from Germany to Austria, that is easy once you are legally inside the Schengen area (includes all of the continental EU except Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria, plus non EU members such as Switzerland and Norway). Systematic border checks have been abolished and the entire […]

Do I need official permission to leave Spain for a holiday with my son?

1/21/2022 5:43:11 PM Adding what I was told by the Spanish police. (Policia Nacional) As is my case if both parents remain married, there should be no problem with one of the legal guardians travelling alone with their child. It is important to take some manner of proof of this so I was advised to […]

Do Italy and Canada share travel and citizenship information of dual citizens?

8/13/2018 8:57:36 AM As a Canadian citizen, the Canadian government does not keep track of, or care, when or how long you are in the country. You may leave at any time without telling anybody. This also means that you can enter Canada at any time and be admitted (assuming you can prove your Canadian […]

Reissue US, UK, Canada visas in stolen passports

7/22/2019 11:39:45 AM This answer assumes you are not in any of the three countries mentioned. US: To replace a visa from outside the USA, you must apply in person at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. When applying for the replacement of a visa, you will need to provide a written account documenting the […]

If Dutch railways suggests a 5-min connection, is it definitely doable?

7/11/2019 8:54:14 PM I lost a train in Utrecht because of that tight time schedule of five minutes. That time my platform for the next train changed. Since I went to the platform printed in my ticket I arrived to the wrong platform, without enough time to realize that my platform was modified. Hence, you […]

Can one travel from Jeju island to Seoul without a passport?

8/11/2018 6:15:19 PM You need an ID for domestic flights. They need an ID to pass through security, and those who are not authorized to visit the mainland will be turned back (at Security or check-in). Accepted IDs: (source, Korean) Passport International Driving Permit Alien Registration Card Korean Permanent Resident Card ID for US Army […]

OFAC declaration for travelling to Cuba from US

9/30/2019 5:39:58 AM As stated in the answer to this later question Travel from the US to Cancun with a layover in Cuba as an European citizen Cuba travel restrictions apply not only to citizens and residents but to anyone within the US. The change took effect from June 5, 2019. https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/destination/international/cuba.aspx USA visa query […]

Etiquette when sharing a sleeping car room with stranger in Europe

6/26/2019 4:44:34 PM There is not so much difference between shared compartments in trains, dorms in hostels, tents in locations where people are booked in together, shared cabins in ferries and whatever other shared sleeping places you find. The only difference can be that some shared sleeping places mix genders while others do not. When […]

USA visa query for Indian divorcee

8/9/2018 5:35:13 PM Technically your question is in the wrong part of Travel Exchange since you are considering a long term move. Should be under expatriates or law. The answer appears to be yes. However for your complicated case I recommend getting a qualified immigration attorney. Is it common/accepted to bring a dog in Tuscany […]

What are the penalties for overstaying in USA?

6/21/2019 3:16:12 PM There are a few different consequences of overstaying in the US. The ones most likely to be applicable to your friend are: the 3-year bar, meaning that after he leaves the US, he will be banned from entering the US for 3 years following departure (with rare exceptions), and the “consular shopping […]

Is it common/accepted to bring a dog in Tuscany (Italy)?

8/2/2018 6:25:27 PM According to https://export.gov, a U.S. government website that assists exporters: Italy, with a population of 60 million people, has a pet population of 60 million. Dogs and their owners are a common sight in Tuscan towns. This summer I dined in one of Lucca’s best restaurants where I observed a couple with […]

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