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Inspection of over-packed bags

12/13/2011 5:52:52 PM I have found that my bag is inspected about 1/4 to 1/3 of the time. However, I’m often carrying ‘trigger’ materials like books, or closely packed chocolate or food. Supposedly, these show up on the xray or other scanning devices as matching densities of dangerous materials. When TSA inspects a bag, they’re […]

Minor drinking in Canada

10/31/2015 11:59:51 PM I could not find the statutes which Tor-Einar Jarnbjo is referring to in his answer. As far as I know it is only illegal in Idaho for a minor to drive under the influence of alcohol. For North Dakota I reviewed the code sections 5-02-06 and 5-01-08(1) and did not find any […]

Getting around on Kyushu (Fukuoka, Nagasaki and Beppu)

12/19/2011 7:11:39 AM I traveled to these three cities a few years ago and did all traveling by public transport. Public transport in Japan is excellent in general, and is also excellent between these cities, and in the cities themselves. Even the city buses in Bepu are very doable, if you don’t understand something you […]

Staying in Johannesburg for a few months: how safe am I as a white person?

12/14/2015 3:59:48 PM The idea that Cape Town is safer than Guateng is actually pure myth when you consider the actual crime statistics. As as the case with these things the socio-economic factors are huge in deciding what area you can consider safe. THIS article give huge guidance as to where murder happens in SA. […]

Can a twenty-year-old bring to the USA alcohol purchased legally in Spain?

4/12/2018 12:35:15 AM I brought back a bottle of pisco (brandy) from Chile last year. I was 19. Got detained when I arrived back in the states, but after 20 minutes of waiting they let me go. It was really weird and I probably wouldn’t do it again, but maybe you’ll get lucky too. I […]

Swimming in the Dead Sea

3/5/2020 4:44:45 AM DON’T DO IT. My husband and I swam in the Dead Sea yesterday. We were very careful, but my husband while floating on his back got water splashed up his nose. He had headache pain that was so instant and intense I had to lead him over to the shower area and […]

Flight/Train combo from Europe to Toronto/Vancouver

12/9/2011 5:08:59 AM Two things that Europeans often don’t get about Canada: It’s big. Really big. Toronto to Vancouver is 2000 miles by air, 2500 miles driving (you can’t go straight, there are Great Lakes and mountain ranges and such in the way) Our trains, by European standards, are few and far between. Little villages […]

Can I take a big jar of Nutella in my cabin luggage on a European flight?

10/19/2018 8:43:35 AM I took two jars of ovomaltine through Geneva airport last month. Very modern scanning machines. The items were noted by the inspector, but then passed through. I kept these in the fridge the night before which may have helped, but I doubt this would always happen. Children with a different surname to […]

Which is the cheapest ski resort in the Alps?

12/22/2016 1:00:20 PM Several resorts offer skipass for free (usually during the beginning and last weeks of the seasons) if you book accomodation with them. Depending on the weather / luck that can be a great (or lackluster) deal. Here is the offer from Livigno https://www.livigno.eu/en/skipass-free Offer from Val di Sole: http://www.valdisole.net/EN/Free-Ski-Weeks/ Previously I have […]

What technique is best for moving two large (23kg) suitcases, reasonably short distances (<1km)?

What technique is best for moving two large (23kg) suitcases, reasonably short distances (<1km)?

3/29/2019 3:07:29 AM I have done it several times. Best is to get a luggage belt or a chain. Tye the 2 4 wheelers with the luggege belt. carry the duffel bag in other hand. It will be more convenient if you get 3rd luggage with wheels too. Then you can drag it in front […]

Children with a different surname to parent &#8211; UK citizen &#8211; UK passport control

Children with a different surname to parent – UK citizen – UK passport control

9/13/2015 11:25:25 AM Is there a requirement that children traveling with a parent with a different surname carry their birth certificate? I would say no. I (my family) have been in this situation several times. I am an IT contractor (actually British/Canadian dual nationality), my kids are on British passports, with my surname (wife kept […]

Accommodation for a large group in Cairns in November 2012

3/16/2012 2:17:16 PM http://www.yha.com.au/ Used it myself for Cairns. Update: Youth Hostelling Association of Australia. Low cost accomodation, mostly dorms/shared. I used it myself as a single traveller but shared a dorm with 3 others. One bathroom in the dorm. Food/catering is extra, not included. I suggest it as you are a large group so […]

10 pieces of checked luggage on a flight instead of a shipping service – crazy?

8/28/2015 8:09:05 AM This is arguably US-centric, but given the same premise/objective I wanted to make sure you have an opportunity to read it. There may be answer at Reddit LPT Request: Moving across country Enjoy the Netherlands! Is food free in Duronto sleeper? 8/28/2015 9:53:34 AM Here’s your checklist for this task: Via Ship […]

Is food free in Duronto sleeper?

9/14/2022 3:45:56 PM Yes. Food is served for free inside all coaches of Duronto Express. The food charges are already included in your ticket expense. With what I remember from my last booking in a Sleeper Duronto Coach, I was asked the choice of Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian at the time of booking. In case you […]

Carrying a handgun in other countries with a US concealed carry permit

Carrying a handgun in other countries with a US concealed carry permit

6/25/2017 11:41:09 AM To add to other’s replies, the US Dept. of State says Don’t Do It. https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/firearms.html Airline policy when a passenger is refused entry in both departure and arrival countries 8/21/2015 8:06:11 PM Mark Mayo’s answer is the best answer to this question; it is an appeal to common sense. I simply wanted […]

Are you required to sit in your assigned seat on an airplane?

8/17/2017 4:40:04 PM Just ask. Unless there’s a reason not to, FA’s will usually be fine with it. Of course they are aware of those reasons, so I would be gentle asking “why” – don’t presume cruelty on their part. It could have to do with upcoming boardings: Moving you will mean moving you back […]

How long does my passport need to be valid after my return from the UK?

12/3/2011 9:11:16 PM source: The Schengen Office Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of return from your trip. It cannot be damaged and any alterations/extensions must be endorsed by the Home Office or relevant Embassy. Amusement parks in the Tokyo area Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Airline policy when a passenger is refused entry in both departure and arrival countries

9/8/2015 9:03:22 PM As others have said, once you have been refused entry, the airline has little say in the matter, you will not show them your passport at the check-in desk in the regular way but be escorted directly to the gate by the police/border guards. Airlines have broad legal obligations to carry you […]

Are there any ferries from Europe to Egypt?

7/24/2015 8:19:41 PM Based on what I’ve found, it appears that there was a ferry service that ran from Venice–Tartous–Alexandria–Venice from approximately May 2010–June 2011, at which time service was suspended due to the beginning of the Syrian Civil War. The beginning of service is cited here. Note this text is almost exactly the same […]

Amusement parks in the Tokyo area

Amusement parks in the Tokyo area

11/12/2013 6:35:19 AM Fuji-Q Highland is also rather excellent, wooden rollercoasters and more. Update – I went again last month. It’s absolutely fantastic and strongly recommended, though only go on a good day as they’re very safety-conscious and everything pretty much shuts down on the first sign of rain. Eejainaika is a particular highlight (an […]

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