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Bicycle in Tokyo Monorail

Bicycle in Tokyo Monorail

12/14/2016 6:50:21 AM Yes, with no additional fee, but you must fold your bicycle and put it into a bicycle bag. Tokyo Monorail’s official website says: 自転車はそのまま車内に持ち込むことはできません。 持ち込む場合には、自転車を解体、もしくは折りたたみ、専用の袋(輪行袋)に収納した上でご乗車ください。 Translation: You can not enter the train with a bicycle as-is. If you want to bring it, you must disassemble the bicycle (front wheel, or fold it […]

What documents to show if I'm a US citizen with no US passport to re-enter the US?

4/19/2022 1:15:57 AM In this case what would be the best documents to have for me to gain entry back into the US as a US Citizen without a passport? If you drop by Canada or Mexico then enter the US by land, you can enter without a passport and without a compulsory trip to […]

Why do emergency oxygen systems on passenger planes have a bag that doesn't inflate?

2/25/2014 2:18:20 PM The bag is there to contain the oxygen that is flowing from a central source. The flow rate, however, is slower than the capacity of the bag. It’s much like the warning, "package contents may settle during shipping" – the warning is more for people’s fears than any practical purpose. Furthermore, as […]

How strongly is the requirement to have return tickets when getting a visa-on-arrival being enforced in Thailand?

12/8/2016 8:13:50 PM People from most countries don’t want a VOA, they just want a visa waiver, which will allow them into the country for 30 days. Citizens of Andorra, Bhutan, Bulgaria, China, Taiwan, Cyprus, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and, like the OP, Lithuania will […]

Amount hold after free hotel cancellation from Booking.com

10/24/2016 2:34:22 PM It’s typically called an Authorization Hold and deducts that amount from either your Available Credit for a Credit Card or Available Funds for a Debit card. Basically, the money was never taken from you, it was just ‘reserved’ to cover the potential future debit. Authorization Holds either expire or are removed when […]

Tripod in Carry-on Luggage

Tripod in Carry-on Luggage

7/5/2015 12:38:51 AM The two other answers so far suggest you will probably be OK. That would not be my expectation. Many people report not having had problems, but here are a few reports of confiscated tripods: Here someone comments on twitter Having your tripod confiscated at security despite being allowed it on 7 other […]

How much cash can I carry while travelling from India to Poland?

1/28/2016 2:10:36 PM In fact both, the Custom Department and RBI are correct. Passengers visits for different purposes. So they are entitled to different amount of foreign exchange. Foreign exchange can only be purchased from authorised persons. So there may be any amount. However specifically for tourism only US$ 10000 can be taken in a […]

I'm the owner of a family business, but I am receiving no salary and I am unemployed. What can I do to increase the likelyhood of getting a visa?

10/25/2016 5:27:17 AM I will try to summarize your situation: You want to visit your boyfriend in the UK. You are supported financially by your parents. You own a business, but are not receiving a salary from that business. It is not clear from the comments if the business is registered or not (ie, do […]

Sgian Dubh during the London Social Season, do you have to check it in everywhere?

12/11/2016 2:38:45 PM More and more places are banning Sgian Dubh, even in Scotland, as it is a weapon. If you are at a ceilidh at a stately home you’ll probably be fine, but wearing one to a nightclub in the city centre in Glasgow can end up with it confiscated. So I typically do […]

Legal status in the US on an H-1B visa if flights are delayed by a day?

8/23/2016 5:11:37 PM Generally speaking you have at least 10 day grace period after the I-94 validity ends to exit see section 214.2(h)(13)(i)(A) for the exact text: A beneficiary shall be admitted to the United States for the validity period of the petition, plus a period of up to 10 days before the validity period […]

27 hours layover in Dubai and no valid visa

10/20/2016 10:26:52 AM According to Emirates and its visa checker, as you are a Philippines national, transiting to the Philippines through the UAE and have a lay over for more than 24 hours, you need a visa regardless of whether you stay in the airport or not. It does look like there is a transit […]

Toiletries allowed in checked baggage for Turkish Airlines?

10/19/2016 1:23:39 PM Yes, they’re allowed in checked luggage, as toiletries are not on the list of prohibited luggage published by Turkish Airlines. 90 day visa waiver for the US want to re-enter shortly after for a few days Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Are there "issues" when wanting to travel to, from, between Pakistan, India and Bangladesh?

9/17/2017 7:56:20 AM I am an Indian and haven’t been to Bangladesh or Pakistan but from what we see and hear, i can share following: It is lot more easier to travel between India and Bangladesh as they are friendlier nations. Once you have travelled to India or Pakistan, then planning to travel to other […]

What does this long yellow sign mean in Indonesia?

9/11/2014 8:28:44 AM This is like a sign that there a marriage ceremonial is held in that area. This sign is called “Janur Kuning” and mostly placed in main gate or alleyway which link with main access (road etc.) How can I buy an e-ticket for Netherlands train if I don't have a Dutch bank […]

90 day visa waiver for the US want to re-enter shortly after for a few days

10/19/2016 2:32:14 PM It seems that your most likely problem is going to be applying for entry just two weeks after having spent 87 days in the US on the visa waiver program. Since you will be asking for a four-day admission, and will have a ticket to support your assertion that you plan to […]

How can I buy an e-ticket for Netherlands train if I don't have a Dutch bank account?

1/26/2023 1:18:07 PM From January 31st 2023, it is possible to to check in to NS trains using a contactless credit or debit card . Some other regional trains and buses work as well, but at this moment not all do. Check out the list here. From the FAQ: You don’t have to do anything […]

Neccesary to pick up luggage and re-check in my second connection in US?

12/6/2017 7:46:43 AM There is an important exception to this rule: if you fly to the U.S. from a preclearance airport, your luggage will typically be checked through to the final destination, and you won’t have to collect it at your first U.S. stop. At these airports, you clear U.S. customs and immigration in the […]

How to make sure an item bought after security will make it through the connecing airports checkpoints?

10/18/2016 10:07:02 PM I had a similar experience from Tokyo -> Chicago -> Philadelphia. At Chicago, I forgot that the snow globe was in my bag. The bag alarmed, the security officer carefully unwrapped it, and told me I needed to check it. If possible, bring a bag with you that would not matter if […]

Will airlines compensate me if my entertainment system is not working?

3/25/2015 6:39:49 PM I’ve never even thought about asking for compensation, but this article about things you should complain to the airline about says that compensation may be due. A $100 voucher is mentioned, which doesn’t sound too bad to me! I’m sure it depends on the situation (and airline!), but it definitely sounds possible. […]

Can I add more luggage after doing the on-line check-in in Ryanair?

9/25/2017 2:41:00 PM Since this question was made Ryanair has introduced digital tickets through their app (android, ios). Therefore printing tickets before travelling or finding a place to print them while traveling is no longer a problem in case you possess either an Android or IOS enabled device. This means that changes can be made […]

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