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How to stay in Brazil for 5 months with a (tourist) visa?

10/17/2013 3:01:46 PM A tourist in Brazil can stay for a maximum of 90 consecutive days, extendable to 180 days every one year by issuing a request at the Federal Police Department (DPF). That’s not automatic; you must go to the nearest Federal Police office and fill a form and pay a fee (currently R$ […]

Chinese etiquette: Most common mistakes

5/6/2013 3:22:51 PM In addition to the other answers, I would like to share some of my recent experience. In the subways of the large cities, one is of course expected to offer your seat to older people or pregnant women. In contrary to the Western subways I’ve been in, it is also expected that […]

What does it take to make my car fully compliant with all EU countries?

7/1/2014 8:14:17 AM The EU put out an app with a list of traffic rules in different countries and, under the “Other Specific Rules”, a list of safety equipment that might be required (including safety vests, warning triangles, fire extinguishers, and winter tires requirements). Unfortunately, it’s short on the specifics, does not seem more comprehensive […]

Conditions of train ticket between Vienna and Bratislava

7/26/2013 5:02:19 PM On the website of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) you will find information on what they call EURegio Slovakia (Bratislava ticket). You have several options. For 15 EUR you can buy a return ticket. This ticket has a validity of 4 days, i.e. the return trip has to be done within 4 […]

What's with the Star Alliance / SkyTeam decal planes?

7/20/2018 12:37:58 AM The airplane that had SkyTeam as its logo is ACTUALLY a cargo plane. When SkyTeam was created they also formed SkyTeam cargo based in Amsterdam. To how much radiation are you exposed on a transcontinental flight? 2/25/2013 7:37:46 PM They are simply advertising, just the same as an airline may paint the […]

Is it possible to renew a British passport early?

7/23/2013 2:29:55 PM In terms of getting a new passport, there’s no problem ever renewing a passport early if you need it. You can renew or replace your passport at any time. It costs £72.50 by post or £81.25 through the Post Office’s Passport Check & Send service. Time left on an existing passport is […]

To how much radiation are you exposed on a transcontinental flight?

To how much radiation are you exposed on a transcontinental flight?

7/19/2019 12:43:41 AM We recently developed a simple online calculator so that concerned pilots, aircrew, and frequent flyers can estimate radiation exposures during air travel. It is freely available at icaro.world for anyone who needs it. Overtaking regulations when driving in Europe 6/7/2015 5:57:29 PM As a physicist who worked for many years on the […]

Is the drive from Milan to Zurich considered difficult, generally?

10/28/2014 1:35:54 AM This is, for a 3+ hour drive, pretty much as easy as it can get. It’s a drive 100% over Italian and swiss highways. It is also pretty much one straight line north – on the same road, with only one single fork in the road. If you print out a google […]

Overtaking regulations when driving in Europe

4/26/2016 2:45:34 PM In Poland overtaking on the left is legal on motorways and any other roads with lanes in both directions separated. It is also legal on roads with three lanes in each direction outside cities and two lanes within city limit. E.g. (page in polish, but has pictures) http://www.strefakulturalnejjazdy.pl/2013/06/czy-mozna-wyprzedzac-z-prawej-strony.html Are there any websites […]

Does my duty free allowance stack with other people in my car to Canada?

7/22/2013 11:15:48 PM No, You cannot combine your personal exemptions with another person’s or transfer them to someone else. Further, if you are away for less than 48 hours: You can claim up to CAN$200 worth of goods without paying any duties. This is your personal exemption. You must have the goods with you when […]

Are there any websites or resources for planning bicycle routes across western Europe?

Are there any websites or resources for planning bicycle routes across western Europe?

7/27/2016 3:44:40 PM cycle.travel/map has full coverage of Western Europe (and North America), based on OpenStreetMap data. It aims to have the detailed bike-friendly knowledge of a custom planner like CycleStreets, but with the fast response and draggable UI of Google Maps, and is designed to be particularly suitable for touring. It’s based on the […]

How often can you visit on a multiple-entry pass to Singapore?

7/17/2013 11:14:20 PM Visas are issued for a specific purpose, and the type and duration of the visa issued are based on the purpose that you requested it for. The actual conditions described on the visa form one part of the conditions and intent behind the visa, but they are not the only conditions that […]

What is more widely spoken in the Baltic countries: Russian, Ukrainian, or English?

2/4/2013 11:00:31 AM In Russia, there are still a lot of people who don’t understand English for good. Ukrainian language is better here, but also not perfect. In Baltic, Russian may be problematic inside youth. “>30” people mostly can to use this language. I think best choice is Russian language. English as a second. What […]

Precautions to take when travelling alone around Ireland

8/28/2013 8:49:34 AM As @user1291332 has stated Ireland is a safe place to travel just try to avoid the city buses at night if you are on your own. While there are few incidents on them a taxi would be a safer option though a bit more expensive. Kerry isn’t as well connected as the […]

Travel restrictions with a Russian Visa?

7/11/2013 5:21:04 AM In practice, yes, you’re free to travel as you wish. The list of cities you’re planning to visit should technically be included in your visa application, but there is zero enforcement of this once you’re in the country. What you do need to do is register with the police in any city […]

What does "MO" mean after the name of a US city?

5/18/2018 10:52:20 PM The state abbreviation (such as MO) is sometimes required because quite often there is more than one city with the same name in the US. There is a “Portland” in Maine and one in Oregon; Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas (same city, but the state line runs across the city), […]

Under what situations can a passenger be restrained by flight crew?

1/23/2013 6:58:48 AM Laws are a regional thing, and while many flights are international, whether or not the crew’s actions are legal will depend heavily on which country the court proceedings take place in. My expertise is only in United States law and the FAA regulations, but similar regulations exist abroad as well. Here are […]

Where in India do I have the best chance of seeing wild tigers?

12/18/2013 8:04:38 AM Pench park travel involves tours to the Pench Park tiger reserve. This is one of the major attractions of the Pench national park tour. The tiger reserve is located on the southern side of the Pench national park. The tiger reserve covers a distance of approximately two hundred and fifty five square […]

Can tourists visit the White House or the US Capitol Building?

7/23/2014 4:24:06 PM So it’s been a while sense this was last answered and some things have changed… White House: Sorry, no more tours! You can thank the sequester for that. You can, however, get in if the President invites you, or you are doing official business. I live 30min away from DC and I […]

Transporting (not riding) a tandem bicycle from Tangier to Essaouira

8/5/2013 8:29:48 PM Wow, Morocco is wonderful. We’ve just completed our trip and had no problems travelling with a gigantic bicycle as luggage. For the train from Tangier to Marrakech, they wouldn’t allow the bicycle on the train but would send it along as cargo, to arrive the next morning. We had to go to […]

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