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Do I need a visa if I go with a cruise line to St. Petersburg?

5/26/2014 11:21:18 AM To answer your follow-up question, your friend is definitely wrong if he meant that the ship is not subject to the local laws and somehow allowed to go everywhere and disembark passengers without visa in each and every country of the world, just because they are not staying for the night. As […]

British National flying to Vietnam from Bangkok. Can I get the visa on arrival?

9/23/2014 1:19:36 PM Vietnam visa on arrival is working method. There are many discussion about it on Tripadvisor and Lonelyplanet and many travelers have confirmed it is working. The problem is that you should apply a vietnam visa through a licensed Vietnam travel company because of Vietnam immigration law Please be advised that visa on […]

Which airlines allow in-cabin pets on transatlantic flights?

8/24/2012 10:28:07 PM United will only accept Transatlantic pets onboard in the Cargo Hold. United will allow small domestic cats/dogs in cabin but you must be in Economy and seated by a window. No in cabin pets allowed in Business/1st Class, due to inadequate seat configurations for under seat storage[747/757/767/777]. Air France does accept in-cabin […]

What does Ryanair do with airplanes in winter?

4/1/2013 7:17:42 PM In the winter of 2011 Ryanair grounded 80 of its fleet in the US State of Arizona. With fuel accounting for 40-50 % of costs, more airlines are flying significantly less in winter. According to research carried out by anna.aero in the article entitled “Grounding planes in winter improves profitability: The new […]

Where can I rent a car in French Guiana to cross to Suriname/Brazil?

3/12/2014 6:58:45 PM Even you can get a car and cross the border to Brazil from French Guiana, I think you know you can only use this car on Amapá state. I don’t know where are you going, but Amapá state does not have interconnected roads on south due to Amazon river. Take a look […]

Where does Ryanair allow carrying a separate duty-free bag?

11/19/2018 4:22:34 PM As far as I know Ryanair never stated that it is possible to bring on board an extra bag with the airport purchase, this is what is official. Anyway, in my personal experience it really depends on the policy applied by the airport: I’m a frequent Ryanair passenger and I only found […]

Maximum length of stay on a multi-entry Schengen visa?

4/10/2012 2:16:04 AM It means that for every 180 days given, 90 days to stay and 90 days are out in Schengen so if you have 5 years multiple entry then you can go back twice a year. you can have 10 times entry for 5 years. I have 1 year multiple visa and I’m […]

Trick to breaking down air routes

9/26/2011 1:58:40 PM For multi-city trips, unfortunately, I don’t think an ‘optimized’ search engine exists, and the sites like Kayak, mostly route using a single network of airlines, which may or may not be the cheapest option. You do have to spend time and be a bit creative in charting itineraries. Here’s a protocol that […]

What visa should I apply for as an Au Pair?

3/21/2013 3:27:42 AM This highly depends what nationality you are. If I assume that you are not from the EU, you need to apply for a long stay visa. If you are non-EU and from Canada, Australia or New Zealand, you can apply for a working holiday visa. There are two websites which give you […]

Is the Pilanesberg safari park worth to be a primary travel goal?

2/27/2014 12:32:10 PM We have timeshare at Pilanesberg and I’m not sure I’d agree that it is worth being a primary travel goal. If you are in SA already and looking for something to do for a weekend / long weekend, then sure. I’d go to the Kruger Park way before Pilanesberg. If you have […]

How to get from the Helsinki-Vantaa airport into Helsinki city centre?

How to get from the Helsinki-Vantaa airport into Helsinki city centre?

8/23/2015 7:56:54 PM Daytime, there are two very good options: HSL bus 615 is easy and affordable. The trip to central railway station costs 5€ and takes some 35 mins. The bus runs every 10-20 minutes between 06:30 and 00:30 on weekdays (Sat 07:00-1:00, Sun 06:05-00:30). (From city to airport, first departure is 05:10 and […]

What services do US embassies provide to travelers?

4/11/2016 2:55:28 PM I am most familiar with the US Embassy in Delhi, India, since I was there for an extended period of time (several months). You can always visit the website for the US Embassy wherever you are traveling; they post a complete list of services for American citizens. To summarize some of the […]

Should I leave tips in Latvian hotels

10/15/2013 10:35:04 AM It depends on hotel, but usually you do not have to give tips. Leaving money on table is not considered as tip. It’s not allowed to touch anything what belongs to customer – you. If you are in small hotel, you can give tips to the personnel, if you meet them in […]

What happens if RFID system in my "biometric" travel passport malfunctions when I cross the border?

6/13/2016 9:15:29 AM I’ve had a malfunctioning barcode passport (those pre-biometric hologrammed ones) for 10 years. Basically ever since I first got the passport I was unable to successfully scan it anywhere I went. During that timespan I travelled many countries, including and not limited to the US, India and Australia, and it never worked. […]

Tipping in Australia

12/28/2013 2:43:39 AM Everybody in service industries are paid well compared to the US. So tip waitstaff and bartenders only for exceptional service or friendliness or just leave the change. Most such places will have a tip jar that will be divided between the staff you interact with and the staff you don’t – like […]

Travelling by train in mainland Europe, will I save money by booking my tickets early?

5/12/2014 12:57:20 PM To summarize the other answers: It depends on the country and journey but you can’t assume the prices remain constant on the continent. There are a whole lot of things with variable prices that get higher the closer you are from the departure date: Premium international trains with mandatory seat reservation like […]

Sites to see between Regensburg and Frankfurt

Sites to see between Regensburg and Frankfurt

7/3/2015 6:09:04 PM Another option is Bayreuth, especially if you are into Wagner 🙂 What public transport options exist between Calgary, Banff, and Jasper? 7/3/2015 7:16:51 AM Another place worth seeing is the historical town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Touring opal mines in Australia Will I need a power converter for my laptop? (U.S. […]

My departure record was not collected when I left the USA. Is this a problem?

12/29/2011 7:56:10 PM I am not sure how it works when you leave the US on a commercial airline, but to answer the general question: Yes, that could be a problem. When leaving the U.S. for Mexico you may forget about the departure card. In Tijuana for example you just go through a revolving gate […]

What public transport options exist between Calgary, Banff, and Jasper?

3/6/2013 10:23:35 PM I would recommend a car. Once you get 2 or 3 people, it’s by far the cheapest way to go. Also, it lets you keep your options open for when and where you want to go. If you’re budget conscious, check out Rent-a-Wreck. I did a trip with my girlfriend a few […]

What kind of Visa do I need to land on the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg?

3/30/2017 4:50:47 PM A normal Schengen visa is valid for all Schengen states. Contrary to other answers, there is only one border control at the EuroAirport, manned by both French police and Swiss border guards. After the baggage claim, however, you can choose to go through French or Swiss customs. Only take the Swiss exit […]

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