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Is there an overland route to Kashmir from Europe?

12/20/2012 3:33:57 PM The historic principality of Jammu and Kashmir is split between the Pakistani Azad Kashmir (‘free Kashmir’) and the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. India and Pakistan have fought wars over the control of Kashmir and you can absolutely not cross the line of control which serves as the de facto border. […]

Travel to Australia with new passport (with visa in old passport)

11/18/2019 7:48:44 PM According to the Australia Department of Immigration and Border Protection, you need to notify Australia of your new passport before you travel, even if you have a visa label in your old passport. Australian visas are linked to your passport number, and travelers might not have a visa label in their passports […]

UK citizen, US company, living in UK: Can I use an ESTA?

8/29/2012 11:43:55 PM The Visa-Waiver Program, or VWP (which is what the ESTA relates to) allows you to enter the US for the purposes of Tourism or Business, but not for ‘work’. The distinction here is really down to where you are paid. Presuming you are already working for this company, and being paid in […]

Renting a car in Ireland & Great Britain: 1 rental or 2?

3/20/2019 10:54:08 PM Disclaimer: As a car rental professional based in the UK (broker), I have a lot of insights when it comes to renting a car on both islands. First of all – a one way fee from Ireland to London, from what I can see is rarely allowed and when it is, it […]

Is there a South African equivalent to Greggs?

Is there a South African equivalent to Greggs?

10/17/2016 2:45:14 PM I love this question! Really, the FCO should include “Closest local equivalent to Greggs” alongside its safety and visa information for every country. It’s essential information 🙂 There are quite a lot of Greggs-like pastry-heavy bakeries in South Africa. One widespread franchise is King Pie, who are quite Greggs-like: (pic from WikiVillage) […]

Where can I get definitive success rate statistics for Kilimanjaro trekking operators?

1/2/2020 8:46:10 AM All climbers, all routes 45% All climbers, all 5 day routes 27% All climbers, all 6 day routes 44% All climbers, all 7 days routes 64% All climbers, all 8 day routes 85% All climbers, all 9 day routes (no data) Source: https://www.ultimatekilimanjaro.com/days.htm I’m trying to track down the origins of these […]

Is it legal to drive in the nude in the USA (specifically Kansas)?

9/30/2018 4:42:46 PM In Kansas there is no law against nudity. However, local ordinances can prohibit it. In my city “being in Public” is defined as “Generally visible by the public”. That is interpreted as loosely walking or driving down the street or sidewalk and you look over and see someone nude that would be […]

What Vancouver car rental companies allow their rental cars to enter the US?

5/22/2015 4:23:47 PM There doesn’t seem to be an issue with you taking a car from Vancouver and returning it in the US. Just did a search on Kayak picking up in Vancouver Airport and dropping off in SeaTac airport and the major rental companies are happy to oblige even though it’s getting a bit […]

How do I minimize the chances of TSA agents confisticating liquids larger than 3 ounces?

11/28/2013 2:25:52 PM Unmarked containers that are of reasonable size can get through, too. I’ve been using Crest toothpaste that comes in a blue plastic flip-top bottle that is 5 or 6 ounces. The label is shrinkwrapped around it, and removing that removes the size marking, making it an unmarked, but oversize, container. I’ve flown […]

Can I get a Lao visa on arrival when crossing the border from Vietnam at Bo Y / Phou Keua?

5/16/2015 3:19:36 PM YES. I got one there yesterday afternoon between about 4.30pm and 5pm. There were no extra fees or bribes over the standard fee which, for an Australian, was $30. There were two forms, one large and one small. It was very quick as I was the only non-local. Everybody else crossing was […]

Layover at Tokyo Narita airport: can I travel outside, and what kind of visa would I need?

7/13/2016 10:56:00 PM Don’t even try it! Far better to relax in the airport or visit the charming city of Narita. As others have posted, Natita is only a stop away from the airport and provides an entertaining way to spend a few hours and ten or twenty thousand yen. Go to Tokyo only when […]

What is the difference between i-ticket and e-ticket in India's online train ticket reservation?

12/19/2019 8:13:21 AM The nomenclature is confusing but here’s the difference: iTicket – Fancy name for a paper ticket bought through irctc website. You specify the journey details, passenger information, and pay online. The ticket is sent through courier to the delivery address specified. This is the same as the ticket you get when you […]

Will knowledge of Yiddish be useful traveling in Israel?

3/6/2013 3:18:03 AM Yiddish is spoken by older Russian immigrants (50+) all over. However it is not clear and has to be searched for. Since it is identified with old Ashkenazi and religious Haredi, outside certain neighbourhoods (some mentioned above) and cities (Bnei-Brak, parts of Jerusalem) it is not obvious. Anyway it will not hurt […]

Air travel with a competition sword?

5/16/2015 4:30:58 PM I did exactly this – put competition swords in a firearm case and check it as baggage – when travelling through the US, Hong Kong, and China a few years ago. It’s completely legal, as long as you aren’t violating local weapons laws regarding personal carrying at any point, and isn’t a […]

UK Family visa refused because I couldn't demonstrate my brother is our dependent. How to reapply?

5/17/2015 3:34:57 PM So he applied for a residence visa but it was refused. Background. Your brother applied under Paragraph 317 (P317) and was refused. When a person is successful with an application under P317, they get immediate permanent residence with full access to public funds, council housing, income support and all the rest in […]

US Citizen in Poland more than 90 days in a 180 day period

US Citizen in Poland more than 90 days in a 180 day period

1/18/2020 9:26:08 PM I noticed that this older set of answers could use the following updated information regarding the US/Polish agreement. The agreement made in April 1991 which allows US Nationals, or legal residents, to remain in Poland up to 90 days at any time has been moved to a new location online. I tracked […]

In the context of air travel, are layovers different to stopovers?

9/11/2012 6:48:17 PM As a Travel Agent, layover means a short stop to change planes, typically required by the airline itinerary due to the connection schedule. A stopover is a voluntary extended stay overnight in a city to explore and spend time in the city. This is typical travel industry lingo. In which cultural regions […]

How long does it take to get a transit visa to travel through Canada?

11/3/2016 4:37:15 PM Assuming you are you a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. and have an alien registration card (Green Card) then you are eligible for an eTA and: Most applicants get approved within minutes. However, some applications can take several days to process so don’t wait until the last minute. Can this multiple-entry […]

Can this multiple-entry Chinese visa still be used?

5/12/2015 2:58:45 PM Yes, you can enter again as long as the Enter before date has not been passed, that’s the whole point of it. I don’t have an official link for this. I have been refused entry (into China) once specifically because that date had been passed (on a dual entry visa and the […]

In which cultural regions is taking pictures of people considered offensive?

3/7/2012 4:41:02 PM In addition to cultural issues, one should also consider that taking photos of border crossings, military installations, some police stations, and their associated personnel may be considered spying in some countries, and carry a VERY long prison sentence. Buy a second seat in order to bring an extra bag? 3/6/2012 9:14:43 PM […]

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