Travel Tips

Overstayed in Turkey

3/4/2017 11:21:52 PM You can go straight to Canada from Turkey. Note though that the Turkish authorities at exit can harass you at exit, however more importantly the immigration officer at your entry point into Canada can refuse you entry if upon your landing interview he finds you are not trustworthy because you overstayed in […]

My passport is stuck at US embassy due to visa printing delay and I have travel plans

6/23/2015 1:35:18 PM Usually embassies might not care that much about that but given the technical nature of the problem and the long delays involved, some US embassies explicitly advise travellers that they can get their passport back. The notice on the website of the embassy in Berlin is much shorter but I am sure […]

Travel documents required to travel to Nepal by a 8 year old child

2/20/2017 8:20:49 AM As per Bureau of Immigration (emphasis mine) Identity documents required for Indian Citizen going to / coming from Nepal by Air :- (i) Valid National Passport. (ii) Photo Identity card issued by the Government of India/State Govt./UT Administration in India to their employees or Election ID card issued by the Election Commission […]

Can holders of Israeli residence visas enter area A in the West Bank?

3/22/2017 11:37:02 AM There is a great post about this exact issue on Quora. To answer your questions… Since October 2000, a military warrant of a major general in the IDF central region command (Maj. Gen. Itzhak Eitan at the time) forbids Israelis from entering into the Palestinian Authority A areas (as designated in the […]

Travel options from London to Edinburgh

Travel options from London to Edinburgh

6/10/2015 9:35:48 AM As i was often traveling on that route, i recommend to use plane. From Stansted it will take you 70 minutes to get to Edinburgh Airport, then you can take bus 35 or 100 ( I recommend 100, as it goes straight to centre). Currently you can take tram as well. Journey […]

In Japan, is it considered rude to talk on the train?

2/14/2017 11:58:56 PM There are many guides on the ‘Net which affirms the need for quiet while riding the train. Example: People generally sit or stand in silence while on the trains as being too loud and disturbing other passengers is considered rude. This includes talking on your phone or having loud conversations. If you […]

Is bus travel in with expired photo ID possible in the US?

4/27/2017 5:02:34 AM Although the question didn’t specifically mention Greyhound, this is Greyhound’s policy and I assume should be similar for other bus transport organizations in this time of increased vigilance due to terrorism. Greyhound Official Response from their Facebook account: A Valid State Issued ID may range from a passport to a driver’s license. […]

Will my Luggage go all the way even if Im not on the plane?

6/8/2015 2:54:46 PM Even if you were to make the luggage come off in London, this is not the end of your troubles. I spent 3 hours at a Qatar Airways desk waiting to get baggage that could not be short-checked/ short-tagged for a 20 hours overnight stop. I’m not sure Heathrow will be better. […]

Is there a real location that resembles Moominvalley?

5/30/2021 3:16:55 PM Finland doesn’t really have mountains like those in the Moomin valley, and is generally very flat. I believe Tone Jansson was inspired by the west coast of Norway. There are tons of valleys there that looks almost exactly like it, with the same combination of ocean, mountains and forest. Is there any […]

At *some* border crossings, why do bus passengers have to get off, but not those in cars?

6/1/2015 6:38:33 AM Perhaps there is some profiling behind this. At a border crossing where, in the experience of border guards, trafficking (in the sense of not declaring taxable goods) takes places mostly by bus passengers, they will have a tendency to examine bus passengers more closely. In order borders, specific car types or nationalities […]

Is there any site which shows historical air ticket prices between two pairs of places?

Is there any site which shows historical air ticket prices between two pairs of places?

2/5/2017 2:56:06 AM Yes, FlightAware Insight allows you to see minimum, median, and maximum prices on a given route over the last year, but it currently only has data for the USA. For example, searching for flights from Nashville (BNA/KBNA) to Atlanta (ATL/KATL) yields these results: According to FlightAware’s FAQ, this data is provided by […]

Do any Chinese embassies or consulates grant multiple-entry visas to people from a third country?

8/1/2017 12:38:59 PM I did get a multiple enty visa for China (1 year) while I worked in Malaysia. I have an Irish passport. The condition was that I had to prove that I was a resident while I applied. Without that proof I wouldn’t get a multiple entry visa. Incidently, I have visited many […]

Is medical insurance mandatory for entering the Schengen area if you are not required to have a visa?

11/22/2015 4:40:57 PM Travel health insurance is not mandatory for people who do not need a visa to enter the Schengen area (including people from annex II countries like Brazil and people from other countries who hold a residence permit from a Schengen country). The travel medical insurance requirement is defined in article 15 of […]

Hiking map for Hokkaido and/or other resources

7/26/2022 8:16:54 PM AFAIK the most detailed Japan map is considered to be from Geographical Survey Institute. But there are only third party apps (Android/iOS) to view that map online and it’s visible only at the highest scale and they are not that user friendly. There are better OSM map renders with contour lines and […]

How can I know in advance which areas of Vietnam I'm not allowed to travel in, or need a permit, as a foreigner?

1/4/2016 1:29:34 PM To add a bit more info to this I’d say the best advice is to watch out for a sign saying: Khu Vực Cấm Normally there is an English translation below but not always. Passing a sign like this is not advised and once got me in a bit of trouble. These […]

Can I make a short trip to Northern Ireland?

5/29/2019 10:49:41 AM Yes, 100% Possible!!! Personally i had a wonderful trip from England… I’m from India too had Tire 2 UK WP visa and no additional visa required (for including Scotland and Wales) Traveled in Ryan Air from Stansed (London) to Belfast which was too budget friendly!! Bucket List: Belfast: (Within city limit places) […]

UK visitor visa refused due to previously staying for too long and not having strong ties. How should I reapply?

2/1/2017 3:48:47 PM What was wrong with my application? You did not provide sufficient evidence of how you can afford to support yourself financially in the UK for six weeks. insufficient evidence of steady income over a long period gradually building up savings for a holiday. evidence of other acceptable sources of funding. If your […]

Is Indian food easily available in European countries?

Is Indian food easily available in European countries?

5/7/2015 9:33:29 AM If you want Spaghetti Bolognese, go to Bologna! I once ordered Spaghetti Bolognese in Genova, Italy. The waiter told me: “If you want Spaghetti Bolognese, go to Bologna!”, then she served pasta & pesto which is typical for Genova. Rudeness aside, it’s good point: why travel half the globe to sit and […]

What does this symbol on a door mean? (福)

1/30/2017 8:52:30 AM This is the Chinese character for “Good Fortune” 福. January 28 was the Chinese (Lunar) New Year. Can minors apply for a visa on their own to travel to South Korea for a K-Pop training program? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

No-pictures buildings in Japan (shooting from street forbidden by law)

5/4/2015 12:30:42 PM The only case I’m aware of where it’s actually illegal to photograph something from a public place is when that something is a US military base or affiliated facility in Japan. Here’s the Mutual Cooperation and Security Treaty under Article VI Facilities and Areas and the Special Criminal Act Attendant upon the […]

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