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What steps should I take to lawfully visit the United States as a tourist immediately after visiting on a B-1 visa?

7/9/2019 7:15:02 PM As a Canadian, you do not need a visa to be admitted in B-1 (business visitor) or B-2 (pleasure visitor) status. (You are also not eligible to participate in the Visa Waiver Program; Canadians are exempted from the visa requirement by a different section of the law. If you try to apply […]

Party going through airport security at separate times?

7/8/2019 2:59:36 AM While I have never been in exactly this scenario I have passed through security three times while my wife–on the same reservation–only passed through once. I simply took my boarding pass with me when I exited the secure area and used it to get back in. (Major flight delay, I went out […]

Can I drive in EU states and Switzerland with German proof of a surrendered U.S. license?

6/14/2019 2:20:28 PM Since we don’t know much about your temporary document, it might be easiest to check with the relevant authorities for each of the countries you want to go to. Indeed, the EU page on Driving licence recognition and validity advises to do just that: Provisional or temporary licences, international driving permits (or […]

I have been issued an overlapping Schengen Visa, would there be an issue?

2/8/2017 9:00:25 AM As @HenningMakholm mentions the belief that it’s illegal or impossible to have two overlapping visas is misleading. The Visa Code (EU’s main law on the Schengen area) mentions nothing about overlapping visas. However the Handbook for the processing of visa applications contains the following recommendation: A holder of a multiple-entry visa may […]

The best in flight meal option for those suffering from reflux

6/12/2019 7:31:00 AM The best option is: buy you own food (in advance). Airlines have different options, and non-spicy is often a default (but there are other extra options): nobody wants to give children too spicy food. And spicy in general is not so good for air travels. Unfortunately, it seems to me that often […]

What's a bio-data page?

What's a bio-data page?

6/25/2016 11:24:25 AM “Bio” invariably either refers to biology (e.g., biochemistry, bio-informatics, biodegradability, bio-weapons) or is an abbreviation for biography (used on its own or, e.g., in biopic). In the context of travel, it’s also the IATA code for Bilbao airport. In this case, only the second makes sense: it’s asking for the photo page […]

Is it the same airport YUL and YMQ in Canada?

4/29/2019 11:31:18 AM YMQ is a catchall for the airports in the Montreal metro area (similarly, LON is used for London, TYO for Tokyo, NYC for New York, etc.). YUL is the main international airport (Pierre Eliott Trudeau) YMX is Mirabel airport (cargo only right now, as far as I know) YHU is Saint-Hubert, used […]

Finding local train ticket agents/offices in China.

Finding local train ticket agents/offices in China.

6/23/2016 6:59:26 PM Good idea to check with your hotel receptionist about where to find the nearest railway ticket agency if you live in a hotel in China which is allowed to host foreigners. Do train prices in Norway increase close to date of travel? 6/23/2016 2:31:11 PM The excellent answer by @PeterHahndorf has inspired […]

Venezuelan girlfriend wants to travel the USA to be with me. What is the process?

4/3/2019 5:44:05 AM First, she needs to get out of the country. https://ve.usembassy.gov/visas/ says: On March 11, 2019, the Department of State announced the temporary suspension of operations of U.S. Embassy Caracas and withdrawal of diplomatic personnel. All consular services are suspended. Immigrant visa applicants should contact [email protected] for additional instructions. Nonimmigrant visa applicants can […]

What are these little yellow boxes at German pedestrian crossings?

3/22/2019 11:43:12 AM They are for the visual impaired people. Source The symbol means: 2 Black Dots on top, and 1 on the bottom mean that the person wearing the symbol is visually impaired, 1 black dot on the top, and 2 on the bottom show that the person is deaf. There’s a button on […]

Do train prices in Norway increase close to date of travel?

6/21/2016 9:13:11 PM Yes, NSB offers ‘minipris’ tickets starting as low as 249 NOK (about 27€) for any distance on the Norwegian railway network. They can be bought up to 90 days in advance, are only valid for the booked train and cannot be changed or refunded. There are usually only a few tickets available […]

Did the UK lift the requirement for registering SIM cards?

3/22/2019 2:33:16 AM You’ll need an ID to enter a contract, not to buy a SIM card. The provider wants to make sure you’ll pay your bills and wants to know who you are. If you buy a pre-paid card no such ID is needed… Where in France can I rent a Citroen 2CV car? […]

Is a visa required for Qeshm island in Iran?

11/28/2021 4:10:35 PM Most Nationalities are eligible to travel Kish and Qeshm Island without visa for 14 days. Exceptions are nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, Colombia, India, Iraq, Jordan, Nepal, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka and USA. You need to take a direct flight from overseas to these islands, like you can take a direct flight […]

Where in France can I rent a Citroen 2CV car?

2/25/2019 6:55:38 PM In Madagascar, we extensively still use them today 2019 as taxi (including 4L Renault, and Pegeuot 205) What if I miss a connection and don't have money to book next flight? 6/19/2020 12:51:55 PM Peer-to-peer carsharing website Drivy has some ads offering 2CVs for rent. It’s what I use when I need […]

Should I tip in-room dining in US? How and how much?

6/18/2016 10:58:26 PM In the US hotels I stay in, room service dining typically includes a service charge and delivery charge with wording such as: All Room Service Orders are Subject to State and Local Taxes, a Delivery Charge of $3.50, and a Service Charge of 22%. The Service Charge Includes Gratuity. Being the USA, […]

What if I miss a connection and don't have money to book next flight?

2/27/2019 1:19:24 AM Missing a connection is a real risk of travelling by air. Let’s look at some of the possible scenarios: You’re delayed in arriving at the airport: It shouldn’t happen and you should most certainly have scheduled your arrival at the airport a minimum of an hour beforehand for a national flight and […]

An American driving in Europe — what to learn?

An American driving in Europe — what to learn?

2/8/2019 9:28:45 AM Road safety and traffic rules differ within the EU Road safety and traffic rules differ within the EU, see an official page for this, going deeper in each country-specific one. BTW main rules are common. Main differences I can recall: In the European Union member states in general, it is illegal to […]

How can I travel to the Great Pacific garbage patch?

6/20/2016 10:24:04 AM You can be a part of a clean up project for $10,000 http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/eco-tourism/stories/take-a-cruise-to-the-north-pacific-garbage-patch Luggage transfer between unrelated airlines 6/18/2016 4:08:09 PM The Great Pacific Garbage Patch doesn’t exist, not in the sense you are thinking. The name “garbage patch” may conjure up an image of a gigantic bouillabaisse of floating trash: empty […]

How do North Americans use toilet paper?

How do North Americans use toilet paper?

2/5/2019 4:56:51 PM The debate is between folding it or crumpling it, it is not about the number of sheets. A single sheet would be inadequate in most cases in either form. I know this is a strange question. Heck, you may have never even thought about it before. However, when watching TV with the […]

Luggage transfer between unrelated airlines

6/16/2016 4:47:12 PM Speaking from personal experience, I would strongly warn against this. I had once a ticket from Raleigh, NC to JFK with American Airlines, where, 2 and a half hours later I was to change over to Air France and continue on to Stuttgart via Paris. The lady at the check-in in Raleigh […]

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