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Layover at Narita, Japan. Do I need a transit visa?

5/24/2017 6:25:31 PM As the other answers suggest, you do not need a visa to transit at Narita, as stated by Timatic, the database used by airlines: Visa required, except for holders of onward tickets transiting on the same calendar day. Important to note, however, is that a transit visa is also not required for […]

How to review a tour operator after medical emergency?

12/21/2017 9:14:29 PM What is the purpose of a review? The purpose is to help others evaluate the worthiness of this particular tour guide (versus others or other activities). It is not a travelogue or tell-your-story soapbox; Blogspot gives those away for free. Most customers will not have a medical emergency. So on one hand, […]

Where on Earth is this background image in Windows from?

Where on Earth is this background image in Windows from?

3/17/2023 7:56:22 AM It looks like Cascata dos Anjos in Ponta do Sol on the Portuguese island Madeira, and the photo was made by Marco Bottigelli. Is exactly this type of "CDC" covid vaccination card (shown), EXACTLY what is required on entry in to Japan currently as proof of vaccination? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

How safe is it for "Western" Muslims to participlate in the Hajj and visit Mecca?

How safe is it for "Western" Muslims to participlate in the Hajj and visit Mecca?

10/12/2016 1:52:14 PM There are lots Islamic people that perform Hajj/Umrah in Mecca and Madinah. There are restrictions by the Saudi Arabia Government. For example, they don’t give permission to non Muslim people to enter Mecca/Makkah and Madinah. Such places access by non Muslim people at Madinah which Saudi Arabia Government allow. It is safe […]

Is exactly this type of "CDC" covid vaccination card (shown), EXACTLY what is required on entry in to Japan currently as proof of vaccination?

3/17/2023 1:32:55 PM Yes, that vaccination card will work for entry into Japan. I’m in Japan now and used that is exactly the type of card I used when entering the country. Have fun in Japan! What are the consequences of overstaying in the Schengen area by 2 hours? 3/16/2023 9:59:00 PM ~99% of Americans […]

Should one bring a power strip when travelling from the U.S. to Europe so that one won't have to get more than one power adapter?

4/9/2016 4:51:24 AM The Wonpro Nano is a roughly 1″x1″x1.5″ cube and you can plug two things into. The ultra small Mogics adapter/power strip is promised for next month. These are not grounded solutins, however and you should only plug ungrounded plugs into them. Finding universal adapters for grounded plugs is not easy. As far […]

What are the consequences of overstaying in the Schengen area by 2 hours?

3/2/2023 7:03:39 PM Some sort of sanction is always theoretically possible but would seem unlikely, at least if you already are on your way out. However, I think the question and earlier answer miss the main issue, which has been alluded to in several comments. If you present yourself to a Schengen external border on […]

How to get to/from Washington Dulles International Airport?

8/13/2012 7:20:00 AM Can you wait a couple of years? They’re extending the DC metro to the airport at the moment… The metro should reach Tyson’s Corner in 2013, and the airport a few years later (2018 is apparently the latest date). If you don’t want to wait several years, it all depends how much […]

How can I check if I am banned from travelling to the US?

12/14/2017 10:28:37 AM Some airports (including Dublin which is near you as you said you’re in the UK) have pre-clearance facilities – this means you can clear customs and immigration before you fly, and find out if you will be denied entry before you arrive in the US. From Dublin airport’s webpage about this: The […]

Is it possible to drive to Hawaii?

7/30/2016 9:58:13 PM Driving in my home state of New Mexico, I passed a fairly high-end expensive-looking car. It had Hawaii plates on it. I assumed the shipping charge would be relatively small compared to the cost of the car. Slightly further along the highway I passed another car, this one looked to live up […]

What's the easiest way to get to Albuquerque, NM from Madison, WI?

What's the easiest way to get to Albuquerque, NM from Madison, WI?

2/16/2023 2:55:44 PM The other suggestions include interstate highways, but I suggest instead taking state route 54. That route is much more fun – you can see what is happening, and it is easy to stop off and see things. It is also very flat. In addition to all of this, it is a very […]

Entering Brazil by air, leaving by land, will I be denied entry?

2/11/2014 9:47:18 AM The majority of international airlines sell return tickets for a price similar to that of one-way tickets (see the Wikipedia article on the subject), so you wouldn’t lose any money by buying a return ticket initially. For example, a flight from London to Rio costs $886 when purchased both-ways and $1117 when […]

How can an Indian homemaker spouse be guaranteed a Schengen tourist visa?

2/4/2023 7:52:38 PM I realize you are a busy professional and are accustomed to paying third parties for specialty tasks of which you are unfamiliar. However you need to be very careful when doing that with visas and immigration. A mistake made by your contractor will affect you for the rest of your life. (I.e. […]

Are parachutes allowed on airplanes as cabin baggage?

9/15/2012 4:18:24 AM The issue for me has not been one of wanting the parachute with me for safety reasons (what circumstance would require bailing out of a 727 that wouldn’t best be served dealing with it in another manner? Yes, the unfortunately obvious scenario comes to mind, but the odds, despite everything, are incredibly […]

Can I get a travel insurance policy which is valid for NON-MEDICAL claims, despite undeclared medical conditions?

2/1/2023 9:13:33 PM The product you are looking for is called Cancellation Insurance. A typical product covers you in the case that you have to cancel a trip due to unforeseen circumstances, or for something like luggage theft. Medical issues would be a valid reason for cancellation. But the payout for cancellation is limited to […]

Is it possible for Indian citizens to travel to Gilgit–Baltistan and Azad Kashmir?

7/8/2012 7:09:56 PM It seems you’d be able to pull it off, but it’d definitely be extra hassle and you might be subject to extra scrutiny (not to mention the cultural tensions between the two nations). Visas The Pakistani government says about tourist visas: “A non-extendable tourist visa valid for 14 days is issued by […]

Do I have to be Catholic to visit the Vatican City?

6/12/2012 9:52:03 AM Getting into Vatican is pretty straightforward. There are no border checks. Problems may arise when you want to enter St. Peters Basilica. However, religious beliefs don’t matter. I am not a Catholic and I have already visited Vatican and St. Peter’s basilica twice. Nobody asked me about my beliefs. I can think […]

Can I legally take washed up coral from Mexico to the USA?

11/27/2017 8:59:30 PM NO. Most likely not and it’s not worth the risk. Customs and Import Restrictions – What You Cannot Bring Back With You states (emphasis added): Watch out for the following prohibited items (this is an illustrative list): All products made from sea turtles All ivory, both Asian and African elephant Rhinoceros horn […]

Can I enter the UK with my UK passport, even though I became a US citizen in 2021 and changed my name back to my maiden name?

1/5/2023 5:09:48 PM Yes. Just because you have completed a name change in the US this has no effect on the validity of your UK passport. However, in general the UK does require the names on passports for multiple citizens to be aligned. When you make a future passport application you may be asked to […]

Are there European equivalents of "Route 66"

5/17/2015 11:02:55 PM The Via Regia. The Way of St. James is the western part of the Via Regia which connects Eastern Europe with the West. This is one of the longest route you can have to visit Europe. What's the most comfortable way to travel with 2 backpacks or bags and a DSLR camera? […]

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