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Flat renting in Berlin for medium-term period

11/16/2016 8:54:59 AM “I understand that your question is about renting an apartment, but why don’t you ask somebody to “borrow you the keys” from his apartment?! Last summer I visited Spain with my friends, one of them had found a good apartment for us in Barcelona for free. We lived there for about a […]

What tasks would I need to complete to prepare for any international trip, regardless of destination?

8/10/2016 4:12:14 AM Important: Items marked with * must be done not only for your destination country, but also for any countries you are transiting through! Table of Contents LegalEconomicSafetyCulturalDomestic Legal ☐ * Passport Have a passport that meets validilty requirements for the enitre trip. ☐ * Visa — Check to see if you need […]

Do airlines count child carriers / baby backpacks as strollers?

Do airlines count child carriers / baby backpacks as strollers?

11/12/2016 12:10:37 PM This is also “functionally equivalent to a stroller”. So I am not sure about the solidity of your argument on why this should be allowed for free onboard. Can I get a dual entry Schengen visa for tourism purpose for me and my wife? 11/12/2016 1:42:27 AM Some do, but not all. […]

Ear protection on long flights?

Ear protection on long flights?

2/1/2016 9:40:42 AM In 2013 Bose released their first in-ear noise-cancelling headphones: the Quietcomfort 20. These are not exactly earbuds since they rely on the StayHear eartip (previously found on the IE2), with an added bud-like piece acting as passive noise seal (image courtesy of BOSE): I have tried them in the London Tube and […]

Can I get a dual entry Schengen visa for tourism purpose for me and my wife?

Can I get a dual entry Schengen visa for tourism purpose for me and my wife?

11/6/2016 4:30:30 AM Do you think applying to the French consulate is the right thing here ? Yes, This is the only option because you are spending maximum number of days in France”According to schengen visa rules, you should apply where you would be staying maximum number of days. If you are spending equal number […]

Iran visa after having visited Israel

7/10/2018 2:56:55 AM My two cents – Officialy This is not a problem for visiting Iran nor for getting a visa. Strangely enough – AFAIK Officialy there is no problem to enter Iran with an Israeli passport. Unofficialy ( and my own opinion ) – better not to have any of this evidence and just […]

Transit a day in Seoul (Indonesian citizen)

Transit a day in Seoul (Indonesian citizen)

11/3/2016 2:26:50 PM Yes, Indonesian citizens (ordinary passport) require a visa to enter Korea for stopover for 1 day/night. Transit without of visa (twov) is possible for Indonesian citizens provided they remain in Seoul airport within 24 hours for next flight, however they will not be allowed to leave the airport area. However there is […]

How to dry yourself after using the hand shower in the toilets?

7/27/2017 5:14:25 AM I wish to hear answer from a female person as well – MikkaRin Here’s the female from India. I haven’t yet seen a toilet paper so there is no question of me knowing how to use it. I don’t carry nor I know of anyone carrying a secret towel. Here’s how I […]

Schengen Visa Expiry Date and Date of Return Journey

11/2/2016 3:01:36 PM As correctly pointed out by @pnuts, yes it is a problem. I see two ways out: Contact the consulate (or the place that issued your visa) and ask for a correction of the dates on your visa. If you handed in the itinerary with your application they could/should have noticed that. ZRH […]

What should I do if I feel the pilot is guiding the flight in the wrong direction?

3/27/2014 2:29:43 PM I think there’s probably not much you can do: If you have a mobile phone, you can always try to contact someone, but it seems the chances of having network coverage are rather slim. You could hope that whoever took over the plane forgot to shut down the in-flight phones and call […]

Passport stamped on arrival in Mexico, none departing Mexico

6/4/2017 6:48:34 AM Passports are often not stamped when entering your own country because the turning in of your entry visa is digitally recorded and filed. If you request a stamp, they will do so. Driving a US vehicle into Mexico has nothing to do with the border official that waves you through. You park […]

Documents required at US Border patrol checkpoint?

11/2/2016 2:42:15 AM So in the end: The bus was stopped by the Border Patrol, maybe because it was a Mexican bus originating in Tijuana. The agents collected all non-US documents (mostly Mexican passports) and took them out for scanning. When they got to the person in question, they were stunned at her ID; she […]

When do pedestrians have right of way in Australia?

3/18/2014 11:22:40 PM NT’s Road Users Handbook specifically says As a driver, you are legally required to give way to pedestrians at crossings and when entering or leaving a driveway. However, you should always be prepared to stop for pedestrians. This is generally the minimum standard across Australia, e.g. in NSW pedestrians always have right […]

Who are these people in gray robes and shaved heads with South Korean Passports?

Who are these people in gray robes and shaved heads with South Korean Passports?

3/18/2014 2:03:36 AM He’s a buddhist monk. If he speaks english, say hello and offer to buy him his dinner (don’t worry, its not demeaning, buddhist monks live on the kindness of strangers by vow) and you’ll get a fascinating conversation, and maybe even a bit of enlightenment! Where can I stash a rental car […]

Schengen visa and Indian passport stolen in India

10/29/2016 6:47:16 PM I’m sorry to say there is nothing you can do to catch it up in six days. To add to what other honorable commenters say, normally in India you can try to apply for Tatkaal passport. This is an emergency passport which is issued very quickly – if you are lucky, you […]

Does this email mean that I have been granted the visa?

10/27/2016 7:40:24 PM No, it does not mean your application was successful. Also it does not mean your application was refused. It means neither. It is simply an advisory that they have reached a decision and are letting you know that you will be contacted to collect your stuff from the VFS/VAC. It is a […]

Is there luggage storage at Poroy train station (Peru)?

11/2/2016 12:40:09 PM There is no official left-luggage facility at Poroy Station, presumably because there just isn’t the demand for such “All the hotels in Cusco & the Sacred Valley will store luggage for you if you stay there either before or after your visit to Machu Picchu, with no charge“. It has been possible […]

Where can I stash a rental car while visiting London?

3/12/2014 3:41:24 PM Consider dropping the hire car off and picking up a fresh one when you’re done! Most car hire will let you do this for a modest fee (normally around £25-£75) depending on where you’re attempting to drop off to… Taiwan maximum stay rules with reentry 3/12/2014 8:10:30 AM When I lived in […]

Easiest way to organize hire car to travel North and South Island of New Zealand

1/27/2017 4:44:07 AM Agree with Ash, just drop the rental off before the ferry and re-hire. Some rentals may be pretty strict. Also be careful on going off the paved road as some would not allow it. Bicycle in Tokyo Monorail 12/1/2016 11:56:18 AM If you want to avoid taking the car on the ferry, […]

Taiwan maximum stay rules with reentry

6/29/2016 1:30:03 AM I’ve only re-entered once so far, no problem. But I’ve heard of people doing it for 10 years. I also heard it helps to dress smartly so as not to draw too much attention to yourself or look like a troublemakers. Also, you need to be able to show a paid onward […]

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