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What is the process for travelling on a World Passport like?

1/21/2016 9:12:20 AM Just more proof that the so-called World Passport is not recognised and can get you into trouble: Mos Def To Stand Trial Over ‘World Passport’ Rapper Mos Def is to stand trial in South Africa after attempting to leave the country using a "world passport". The American was trying to fly out […]

Does condition 8115 mean you can't check your work email?

6/13/2013 4:35:35 PM When you’re filing in eVisitor (subclass 651) visa, one of the questions is purpose of your stay. You have to choose between “Business” and “Tourist”, if you mix both you should select “Business” If you intend to conduct any business activities on your visit to Australia, select ‘Business’. Business activities may include […]

Can I enter Romania from Dubai with a Schengen visa?

11/7/2016 6:52:01 AM If you have a Schengen Visa with 2 or multiple entries then you can get into Romania even if you don’t want to go a Schengen State afterwards. This kind of stay is limited to only 90 days. Here is the source : http://www.mae.ro/en/node/2040 In case you hold passport of any of […]

How to become an instant Bollywood actor while traveling through Mumbai?

9/26/2013 4:40:12 AM Here you’ll find a relevant ten-step approach. One of the most common approaches followed is to submit your profile photographs to various production houses and film companies, like this one. Most of the ‘side artists’ are sourced by local ‘Artist supplying agencies’. Almost half of these artists are sourced through local news […]

Is it possible for non US citizen tourists to get married in Las Vegas?

8/11/2013 6:27:50 PM From Kate’s first link: International marriage information: Couples from outside the United States can be married in Las Vegas. Most countries will want a certified copy of your marriage certificate and an Apostille from the Nevada Secretary of State. The marriage certificate costs $10 and the Apostille costs $20. The Nevada Secretary […]

Train from Gold Coast to Sydney

8/9/2013 8:49:24 AM There are no direct trains between the Gold Coast and Sydney. The line between Brisbane and the Gold Coast is Queensland Rail, 3 ft 6 in gauge. Between Brisbane and Sydney is standard gauge, run by New South Wales Trainlink (formerly Countrylink). They’re not compatible, so you have to change. One option […]

Cat Tourist Attractions In Japan

Cat Tourist Attractions In Japan

5/28/2013 4:05:49 PM Being in Japan, anything cute you ask for will most likely exist in much more animation formats than real life versions. So be prepared for a definite shortage of real cats here. While there are 2 cat-themed amusement parks, one a bit far away from Tokyo and one a bit closer (this […]

Is a stopover in Havana a problem for a U.S. citizen?

8/6/2013 9:18:59 AM US citizens are not permitted to travel to Cuba without special permission from the Department of Treasury. This also includes “payment for air travel to Cuba”. Source: U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, Part 515 Cuban Assets Control Whether you get caught or not is another matter (they won’t […]

US Visas: O and P

12/29/2014 6:01:02 PM In the end the group as a whole did not tour the States. However the one with 50,000 followers was invited to join someone else’s tour, a plane ticket was bought, paperwork of some kind was done and still he was rejected at the border and not allowed in. Apparently even if […]

Where to eat cheap authentic laksa in Kuala Lumpur?

Where to eat cheap authentic laksa in Kuala Lumpur?

8/8/2013 2:10:07 PM As you’ve already found out, laksa is not a single dish, but a constellation of them — there’s something like a dozen major varieties in Malaysia alone, plus those in Singapore, Indonesia, etc. Wikipedia has a pretty exhaustive rundown. Somewhat oddly, Kuala Lumpur does not have its own variety, which explains why […]

What is the fastest speed a passenger airplane flies at?

4/8/2013 9:44:14 AM No, there is none and there will be none (until a new supersonic jet comes out). The reason is once supersonic speed is reached the drag resistance of the airplane increases enormously because shock waves are created and maintained. So you need much more fuel for a neglible increase of speed.

Pierless ferry stops in Norway, might one have to arrange own transportation for the final meters?

8/1/2013 9:47:28 AM It’s not a common thing, but it does exist. My family owns a cabin on a very small private island. When I was little, we would arrange with the ferry to drop us off. He would then sail right up close to our pier, and we would jump ashore before he reversed […]

Can I take my bicycle into all German trains?

1/1/2023 5:48:00 PM Short answer: you can take your bicycle into most German trains, but not all (but you can reach any destination in Germany). For some fast long distance trains it may not be possible, or it may be difficult to get a reservation. Many trains in Germany carry bicycles. This is particularly true […]

How to avoid losing someone while traveling?

8/1/2013 11:16:49 AM Even in the age of mobiles there is always the possibility you will lose each other. The country may not have many cells (third world), the connection can be bad (silent zones) or the country uses another band / is prohibitively expensive. So what we need is a simple rule: If someone […]

The website says the Eiffel Tower is sold out for two months. Is there anything I can do?

The website says the Eiffel Tower is sold out for two months. Is there anything I can do?

4/16/2013 6:24:43 PM When we arrived on a Sunday afternoon (April 7, 2013) we were (after waiting in a long line) able to buy tickets for an immediate visit. Unfortunately, you must go up the tower immediately after buying your tickets, so having one person wait in line while others explore nearby is not practical […]

Am I entitled to air passengers compensation if my flight was cancelled and I did not get a re-route?

3/26/2013 11:35:12 AM Oh yes, you have a right to compensation. EU law EC 261/2004 requires not only either the full ticket price or another fly to the same destination, but costs for lodging and a compensation of 200 – 600 € depending on the length of the flight (200 for

How to drive a car from Australia to Europe?

6/1/2015 3:41:38 PM It seems the main road-block here is China, where foreign cars are not allowed. Last year in Central Asia I met three couples with their cars that would all continue to drive into China. They had all booked a tour in advanced, they would drive together with some other foreign cars on […]

What are the risks of using Airbnb in New York?

7/28/2013 2:30:47 PM The exemption as it stands only applies if the owner is home – ie if you’re sharing a room of theirs. This is what AirBNB is arguing on behalf of a recent host who was fined for this – his room-mate was home at the time. The law itself governs the hosts […]

Hong Kong street photography?

Hong Kong street photography?

10/26/2014 12:21:35 PM I LOVE taking photos in Hong Kong. I have taken many photos in mainland China and in Hong Kong and a few other Asian countries – HK has a special “flavour” of its own. The answers to your 3 questions are “many places” in each case 🙂 – but there are some […]

Are DSLR cameras permitted in the Empire State Building?

6/1/2018 6:36:28 PM Just visited last week and I carry a Nikon D5600 for vlogging and they confiscated my Rhode Microphone at security. I got it back, but still, what a pain. Chinese etiquette: Most common mistakes 4/24/2013 11:41:26 AM Just to complete the cycle I went up the Empire state on Sunday and took […]

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