Travel Tips

Is there any way to find out what happened to a post card sent from other country?

6/23/2017 8:03:52 AM You can’t track mail if you don’t have a tracking number (which is on the receipt in some cases, if there is a tracking number at all). There is a workaround: Nowadays, in pretty much every country there is a service where you can print and send postcards you design online. If […]

Immigration officer placed a standard Leave to Enter stamp when I have Indefinite Leave to Remain. What do I do?

10/10/2017 1:01:17 PM I’d contact the Duty CIO or HM Inspector at Gatwick and explain the error to them. You will be called back to Gatwick and the endorsement will be amended. The Home Office Referred Casework Unit at Lunar House only deals with entry clearance/ visa amendments but the incident happened at the Port […]

Is English spoken widely in Ireland?

4/23/2021 11:47:04 PM I learned a little Irish-Gaelic at my local Irish Club where we had lessons. I taught my son a few phrases and when he said ‘Conas ta tu?’ (How are you), to his Italian friend Eduardo, he understood it and answered in Italian, as the Italian translation is Com e sta (I’m […]

If I get bumped off the last flight of the day, the airport closes at night, does the airline pay for hotel?

10/5/2017 1:27:06 PM In the EU you have a right to accommodation and food if your flight is delayed by more than 4 hours. That includes being bumped from a flight. There are some narrow exceptions, but in general if your flight starts or ends in the EU then you are entitled to this support […]

Resolving issues at US immigration related to a dropped driving charge

6/3/2017 5:48:30 PM You could try going through the DHS TRIP (Traveler Redress Inquiry Program) process: “a single point of contact for individuals who have inquiries or seek resolution regarding difficulties they experienced during their travel screening at transportation hubs—like airports and train stations—or crossing U.S. borders.” It’s recommended for people who “have been repeatedly […]

UK Train – Can I board at a different station

10/3/2017 11:08:30 AM If you have an off-peak ticket you can Break of journey is allowed on the outward portion of Off-Peak tickets unless otherwise indicated by a restriction shown against the ticket’s validity code and in all cases on the return portion of Off-Peak return tickets. You may start, break and resume, or end […]

Mexican entry tax overland from Belize

10/2/2017 5:03:33 PM This is quite normal, and is not a tax. Tourists entering Mexico are required to get an FMM tourist/visitor permit. The fee for this is $500 MX, and is payable if your stay is between 7 and 180 days. Less than 7 days there is no fee. If you plan to leave […]

Missed night ferry on Rail & Sail connection due to delayed trains, what are our rights w.r.t. delay repay and accommodation costs?

7/11/2017 12:02:47 PM I’m afraid you did not construct a “valid itinerary” with the connection between your Euston and Liverpool Street Trains. The minimum connection time between these stations after 1900 is 48 minutes (see here and here: it’s the minimum connection time of each station plus the fixed link time by tube). This means […]

What happens if my wallet is lost or stolen while abroad?

9/29/2017 4:58:20 PM Others have already addressed how to avoid loss of all cards and handle replacements of ones you do need to replace, but one really important ingredient is what you do in the mean time while you have no money. Having a purely electronic way to make payment can help with that part […]

The airlines changed the flight date, do I have the right to ask them to pay for the hotel?

5/31/2017 12:01:16 PM Since you are travelling from the EU and your flight departs in less than 14 days, you should be eligible for EU261 compensation regarding the delay, or effective cancellation of the second leg of your flight. This should be 600 Euro and would be sufficient to pay for your additional night’s accommodation. […]

Does Ryanair accept the image of the boarding pass on a mobile phone?

Does Ryanair accept the image of the boarding pass on a mobile phone?

9/30/2017 11:21:53 PM Ryanair policies change regularly, but as of September 2017 the message below appears at the point at which you or your agent downloads the PDF boarding pass: ‘This is not a mobile boarding pass and MUST be printed for use.’ That’s not to say that showing the PDF on your mobile phone […]

What are the limitations of a ScotRail Off-Peak Day Ticket?

9/28/2017 11:26:56 AM Day off-peak tickets generally allow you to break your journey at any station: You may start, break and resume, or end your journey at any intermediate station along the route of travel on Off-Peak tickets unless the ticket restriction for the journey you are making does not allow it. If you intend […]

What should my girlfriend say to border patrol when visiting the US?

5/23/2017 2:21:08 PM Some personal experience and a checklist of things you will want to have on hand (in order of importance). I had a girlfriend visit me from out-of-country many times and this was always what they were most interested in. Proof you will leave the country. Have copies of your plane tickets home […]

Is this a legit ESTA application?

5/9/2017 8:19:42 AM To add to the other answer, of course it is fake (edit: see jpatokal’s comment) this company may not be fake, but I would immediately cancel all business with them. They seem to act as an unneccessary (hence too expensive) intermediary, but a lot of things they do indicate either an unreliable […]

Should I try and use basic Italian when on holiday in Italy?

9/25/2017 4:18:40 PM In short, I agree with @JoErNanO, that you should always try to use basic language spoken in a country you are visiting. My experience from some years of living in three different Italian regions (Piedmont, Veneto, Lombardy) and different cities (Milan, Turin, Padua, Abano, ..) says, the percentage of Italians that prefer […]

How do I call emergency services for someone in Ireland when I am in the US?

7/22/2019 8:33:12 AM Having recently had to call an ambulance in Ireland (for myself). There are distinct advantages to making the call locally, such as location technology (essential in my case – I knew exactly where I was but the road/mountain pass name wasn’t on their system) and staying on the line to support the […]

What do I do if I'm falsely accused of smoking in a rented apartment?

9/20/2017 5:07:22 PM If you haven’t paid this bogus fine, do nothing. They’ve accused you of something you didn’t do, and you’ve refuted that claim in writing. That’s all you need to do for now. Since it’s via email, you’ve got copies. You can print them if you like, so that you’ve got a hard […]

Can you identify the town in this William Partridge Burpee painting? Spain?

Can you identify the town in this William Partridge Burpee painting? Spain?

4/11/2017 2:47:09 PM It could be Toledo’s Iglesia de San Andrés. Here’s a large modern photo. The extra intricacies could be from a 1975 restoration, which revealed some details in the facade. Things it matches: He did visit Toledo The shapes of the two distinctive towers and their position relative to each other are very […]

Avoiding the Sydney, Nova Scotia error

4/3/2017 7:13:08 AM Mainly, you avoid these types of mistakes by just double checking the IATA codes (as mentioned by the other answers) for your destination airport… when you’re paying to fly across the world, it pays to be extra careful, and make sure you’ve done your homework. Check the IATA airport codes – kind […]

Old Lady traveling alone- Gatwick to Cambridge

3/1/2018 11:49:52 AM As from now, there is a direct rail service from Gatwick Airport to Cambridge station. At the moment (March 2018) that is one train per day at 12:03 pm, but it will be extended to eventually four trains an hour soon. These are Thameslink trains, and will be both the fastest and […]

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