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ESTA application: country where I live

4/19/2013 12:56:15 PM To answer them in order: Yes it is OK, but why consider it? You don’t know if ESTA will be approved so reserve: London->Toronto->London and then if you need to depending on the length of your visit you may be able to get a ticket in Toronto or reserve it separately later. […]

How much should I fear golden week in Japan?

1/8/2012 9:40:31 AM My experience with public holidays in Japan is that traveling via the roads is a disaster. If you are not driving or taking a bus it should be busy but tolerable, else expect to be moving at a few kilometers an hour-even on the more popular country side roads outside of Tokyo. […]

A Russian girl is asking for 500 euros to get a passport in Russia. Is this a realistic amount of money for a passport fee?

2/27/2016 4:25:54 AM Don’t waste your time. 95% it’s scam. 500 EUR is too much for a new passport and a visa. I’d not even bother going to Moscow to see her. It’s good you’re not going to send money. Which toilets in the Philippines are more likely to have seats? And why are toilet […]

Generic but individual web-based packing list?

1/5/2012 12:58:01 PM PackWhiz is one service I heard of a couple of years ago. The site seems somewhat stagnant now though. Basically, it allows travellers to share there packing lists for certain trip types or destinations publicly, and then you can use the same for your own purposes. Is it better to travel by […]

Is it better to travel by train or plane when there is risk of snow in the eastern US?

1/3/2012 10:07:58 PM Here’s my take, which isn’t actually based on anything empirical as much as about a decade living on the East Coast: If you’re along the Acela corridor, served by the Acela Express and the Northeast Regional lines, your best bet is probably the train. This is rooted by two experiences: Boston Logan […]

Which toilets in the Philippines are more likely to have seats? And why are toilet seats often missing there?

Which toilets in the Philippines are more likely to have seats? And why are toilet seats often missing there?

9/22/2016 7:20:46 AM Toilet seat theft is a common and real problem in the Philippines. One of the major reasons listed for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 being voted the worst in the world to sleep in is toilet seat theft. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/235691/money/economy/naia-voted-world-s-worst-airport People list Manila as having the same problem. http://www.fodors.com/community/asia/avoid-manila-international-airport.cfm It […]

Getting a US minor passport when you can't find one parent

1/13/2016 4:52:16 PM According to the US Bureau of Consular Affairs (click “More” under the parental consent section), your sister will need to provide legal evidence that she has sole custody of the child, or submit form DS-5525, along with evidence for the special circumstances she describes. If she does not have this yet, then […]

How can you dispute a Chinese restaurant's charge practically, in Canada?

10/31/2018 10:22:09 AM The key thing missing from your quoted exchange is this: Customer: Please point out where this charge is listed on the menu, or perhaps a sign somewhere? Then we’re at a branching point: The overwhelmingly-more-likely scenario is that it’s there and your friends overlooked it: Manager: Here, sir. (indicating small print easily […]

Limit on alcohol bottles or containers when traveling back into the US

12/25/2011 9:44:37 AM You can bring back as many as you want, however, you will only get the first liter free from duties. “The other will be dutiable at 3 percent, plus any Internal Revenue Service tax.” Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Are there any operating trains in Nicaragua? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Can you exit and re-enter with the same ticket in Paris Metro?

Can you exit and re-enter with the same ticket in Paris Metro?

11/24/2021 7:42:27 PM Actually you can re-enter (metro) as long as it’s in the time period. The gate will pass you and controller can only check time. I’ve just did it and had control – almost a heart attack 😀 How can I know if I am still refused entry to the UK? 1/6/2016 11:16:35 […]

Are there any operating trains in Nicaragua?

12/25/2011 9:42:55 AM Sorry, no trains. I am not sure about freight trains, but there are no passengers trains in Nicaragua anymore since 2001. Wikipedia has a page about the history of rail transport in Nicaragua In fact there is only one passenger train in the whole of central America and that’s a tourist train […]

How can I know if I am still refused entry to the UK?

1/2/2016 12:12:05 AM You are a British Overseas Citizen (BOC) travelling on a BOC passport and you had difficulty clearing UK immigration controls. Ultimately you were issued leave to enter for 6 weeks. Based upon what you wrote, you applied for ILR and were refused and your refusal was accompanied by a removal notice which […]

Bath to London on Christmas Day

12/19/2011 4:38:37 AM I think you’ll struggle to find public transport over that sort of distance. There are some local buses on Christmas, but that tends to be about it. One of the few exceptions I know of is the Oxford Tube, which is one of the two express buses between Oxford and London (and […]

Can I take a sex-toy on plane through UAE?

7/1/2019 4:24:02 PM I brought sex toys to Dubai from the USA on a few occasions, never had an issue. I think the custom will let go if it’s few toys but not more as it will seem like you are a seller of sex toys. Cancelled UK visa at airport but still allowed in […]

Sending money to a friend stuck abroad without a debit card?

10/11/2018 5:05:17 PM If she has a few days to set things up, using a prepaid debit card is possibly the most cost-effective way. It’s easy to pick up a card in most places in Europe, and a lot of cards can be directly topped up from another credit or debit card. The only problem […]

Cancelled UK visa at airport but still allowed in for 3 weeks. Why did it happen?

12/8/2015 3:54:12 PM Your friend’s leave was curtailed at port and they were issued temporary admission for three weeks. It’s not unusual at all for this to happen, especially if the visitor has personal affairs that need attention and they are not a flight risk. There is no such rule limiting a person’s stay to […]

Drive from US to Canada with a dog

11/30/2015 1:50:23 PM The information you need is on the website of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, who are responsible for all live animals that enter the country in the company of people, whether as companions or otherwise. They have specific advice for dogs. I filled out the form there assuming your dog is over […]

Learn to sail in Sydney?

12/15/2011 3:16:36 AM Sailing is actually a pretty diverse field. There’s a lot to learn, and a lot of choices to make about what to learn. E.g. Racing or cruising? Big boats or small boats? Keel boats or catamarans? Solo or crew? That being said, you should be able to find an introductory crew course […]

Is London's Greenwich park free?

Is London's Greenwich park free?

7/2/2018 9:59:11 AM You can go to East India DLR station. When you go down to ground level (don’t go over the footbridge), the meridian is marked and you can follow it to the Thames. Can a twenty-year-old bring to the USA alcohol purchased legally in Spain? 6/30/2018 9:28:03 PM To add my two cents. […]

Is there a map that shows the walking time between London Tube stations?

Is there a map that shows the walking time between London Tube stations?

9/10/2019 9:15:22 AM TFL now has greatly extended its walking coverage. The walking page links to four different version of the maps from the accepted answer above: Walking (steps / times) between Tube and Rail Stations (zones 1-3 / zones 1-2). And also it has Central London journeys that could be quicker to walk (these […]

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