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Does Google Maps have ferry schedules and make use of them?

8/11/2022 1:56:15 PM It’s one thing to include ferry schedules and the time taken for the actual ferry trip. But it’s another to include the ferry wait times. That is, the time you have to sit in a queue waiting to get to the toll booth and the ferry holding area. Where I live (Washington […]

Driving into Belarus

12/9/2017 12:34:18 PM First thing you need to consider driving into Belarus is BelToll toll roads system – a pretty notorious set-up which might get you a heavy fine if you mess it up. A Where in Alat (Azerbaijan) is the bus stop for transport heading to Baku? 4/28/2016 9:18:27 PM The following things are […]

My passport doesn't carry my occupation. Will this affect me at my visa interview

My passport doesn't carry my occupation. Will this affect me at my visa interview

9/21/2017 2:11:14 PM If you look at the ICAO requirements for a passport, you will find no such field required. It’s rare for a country to list occupation in the passport. If you have a valid and legal passport, there should be no problem. How do DB seat numbers work? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Where in Alat (Azerbaijan) is the bus stop for transport heading to Baku?

5/29/2016 9:07:54 AM The Caravanistan guide that you cite describes getting from Baku to Alat but it is not too hard to backtrack: from Alat port take a minibus / taxi to the bus stop from there take bus 195 to Baku Looking at google maps, this seems to be the Alat port to me. […]

How do DB seat numbers work?

12/1/2018 7:39:22 PM This clever seat number system, dating from the pre-computer era, was an easy way to maintain an even distribution of passengers over the train, when the train was not yet fully booked. Passengers would get annoyed if the distribution was carelessly uneven. Initially the seats x1, x2, x5, x6 were assigned by […]

How to reach Treriksröset?

How to reach Treriksröset?

8/16/2017 8:47:17 AM Treriksröset is not reachable by road. You can get there on foot or ski (perhaps kayak too but there may be some rapids to navigate upstream). Mountain-bike may work (I’m not sure). From your screenshot it appears Google Maps knows the trail on the Norwegian side, but not the shorter and much […]

Does the Nizzamuddin Eraklum Express (train 12284) offer free food for sleeper section travellers?

Does the Nizzamuddin Eraklum Express (train 12284) offer free food for sleeper section travellers?

1/18/2020 4:35:04 PM They don’t offer dinner. They said that as train starts at 9.35 they will not provide dinner. However from morning they’re going to give everything What can I do if my allowed duration of stay in the US (based on the passport stamp) is too short? 8/28/2018 9:24:49 AM Yes, you will […]

How to tell if I am required to deplane at a hidden city airport which is not my destination?

7/1/2017 11:59:36 AM There are two options: You can google the flight route and add trip report to read stories from people that took that specific flight. Sites like Airliners.net or flyertalk.com should pop up. But check the date of posting as airlines tend to change routes while not always changing the flight number. A […]

What can I do if my allowed duration of stay in the US (based on the passport stamp) is too short?

4/25/2016 8:30:43 PM First, you should check your electronic I-94 online because the date on your entry stamp is not always correct. If you wish to stay beyond the admit-until date on your I-94, you can apply for Extension of Status with Form I-539. You can file it at any time as long as USCIS […]

Is there a way to find out how crowded a place can be during certain period?

Is there a way to find out how crowded a place can be during certain period?

6/15/2017 4:01:48 PM Google has a tool for this. it you search for a specific place, it will show you data Google has on how busy that place is on certain days and at certain times as a bar graph. Here is an example of the Louvre in Paris: https://www.google.com/search?q=louvre%20paris I believe these data are […]

How to combine multiple bags into a single checked item?

4/16/2017 3:13:35 AM I have always just used a simple nylon duffel bag. The panniers fit inside for the flights and the duffel gets folded and strapped to the bike rack while pedaling. The duffel occasionally get used for storing items as I ride that need some protection from the elements. The duffel has a […]

Is a guide needed for Canadians in Iran?

4/26/2016 5:12:18 AM this is the author of Caravanistan speaking. Outside of my own site, there are quite a lot of references to this rule online. I just googled canadians guide Iran and came up with the following within the first 5: http://hitchhikershandbook.com/2015/06/30/travel-in-iran-independently-british-american-canadian/ https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forums/18/topics/iran-visa-for-canadians-uk https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Iran Funny indeed the Canadian government refuses to mention that you […]

Can Russians exit Russia on an internal passport?

8/13/2017 12:27:03 AM Not possible. There are only a few countries to which Russians can exit with the internal passport, and Georgia isn’t one of those. Russian citizens can only use the internal passport to visit Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia (a recent addition), the Russian-occupied territories of Georgia that Russia recognizes as independent and Russian-annexed […]

Why is self-catered accommodation in the United Kingdom apparently only per week?

4/24/2016 12:23:37 AM I think much of this is due to the work involved. Whenever someone leaves the cottage, it has to be cleaned and prepared for the next guests. Then you have to arrange to meet the next guests, and pass on keys etc as required. Especially in rural areas, or on islands, many […]

Citizen of Moldova travelling to Finland as an interpreter on a short business trip (7 days) – visa exemption

4/4/2017 12:31:10 PM You should be fine. If you’re asked, you should mention that you’re working as an interpreter and that’s the reason for your stay. There shouldn’t be any issues since interpreters are free to work without visa. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland states that you don’t need a visa. And, according […]

If I'm searching for a cheap room in Hanoi on foot, where should l look?

If I'm searching for a cheap room in Hanoi on foot, where should l look?

4/26/2016 6:56:44 AM You’ll want to look around what’s known as the Old Quarter of Hanoi. You’ll find hotels and hostels of various levels of quality throughout the area. However, Ma May and the surrounding streets are probably a good place to start for backpacker hostels (and bars), as is the little maze of streets […]

Does the laptop ban in cabin luggage from Middle Eastern airports impact connecting flights?

5/7/2017 9:41:58 PM An additional check is done at the gate for flights to the U.S. or U.K. that are affected by the ban. The airlines have procedures to take electronics from passengers, put them in boxes, and transport them in the cargo hold. The specific procedures vary by airline. Some airlines gate-check the items, […]

How do I get compensation for a delayed flight?

10/18/2019 11:10:58 AM How do you get compensation for this specific delayed flight? You don’t because you’re not eligible, and Easyjet is correct. Looking at your link, the scheduled landing was 2035, with the actual landing 2354, a delay of 3 hours and 19 minutes. BUT the scheduled gate arrival was 2055, with the actual […]

Kosher Food in Heathrow airport

Kosher Food in Heathrow airport

12/11/2019 6:58:35 AM LHR terminal 2 WH Smith upper level Visiting Azerbaijan during Nowruz / Novruz: what's different? 9/15/2019 12:28:21 PM I’m at Heathrow now (September 2019). There are parve falafel wraps and also chicken wraps in the refrigerator section of the WH Smith that is on the security checkpoint level (after security), but not […]

What documentation does a Mexican citizen need to fly domestically within Mexico?

What documentation does a Mexican citizen need to fly domestically within Mexico?

4/11/2016 1:24:08 PM According to the FAQ page of the Mexico City International airport, Mexican citizens require ID to fly domestically within Mexico: A valid ID can be one of: voter ID passport driver’s licence How should I answer the questions in the "Employment and Income" section of a UK visa application? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

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