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Does browsing ticket sites in incognito mode and/or from different IP's result in cheaper ticket prices?

2/4/2014 9:19:08 PM The French administration in charge of enforcing trade and advertisement regulations (DGCCRF) and the observatory of data privacy (CNIL) held an investigation on IP tracking on an unspecified set of vendors of train and flight tickets operating in France. Their conclusion was that they could not find any evidence that prices would […]

Can I travel to any part of the US on a tourist visa?

6/7/2016 8:37:53 AM They’re for the whole country. There are no controls on the movement of people within the US, except for the usual requirements to show ID to get on a plane. In particular, if you drive across a state border, you will typically see absolutely nothing except a sign saying what state you’re […]

Are there any drawbacks to "travel money cards"?

6/4/2020 9:18:01 PM When are these cards not suitable for travellers? Do they have any down sides? To begin, the same downsides that happen if you use a prepaid card in your own town instead of your regular card. You have to carry an additional card in your wallet, and you have to remember to […]

My hands were scanned by a strange device during a security check at the airport. What was the purpose?

My hands were scanned by a strange device during a security check at the airport. What was the purpose?

8/31/2021 10:31:02 PM They were checking you hands for traces of residue from explosives, and it is common practice, especially in Europa, from my experience. I have been swabbed many times, but I found that it happens more often in Europa than in the United States, at least in my experience. When I’m swabbed in […]

Can I get cheaper plane tickets by using a VPN?

Can I get cheaper plane tickets by using a VPN?

1/2/2019 9:23:36 PM I’ve not tried the VPN trick, but I always check European AND US sites as sometimes (although rarely) the price differences are significant. For example, I check the same flights on Expedia.com and Expedia.nl. When I have seen price differences, my feeling was that the flights were filling up and different fare […]

Is it okay to have less than 10,000 EUR when in Europe?

5/25/2016 1:31:03 PM Yes, it is okay to have less than €10,000 when visiting Europe, to a point. In the Schengen Area, you must have an a means of substinence – however the amounts vary between countries, lengths of stay and age. A full list can be found here. However, there is also a maximum […]

How to vomit during a flight?

8/2/2014 9:46:22 AM I get severely airsick so some of my tips would be (plus…im a child) Make sure you have a plastic bag with you. Ask the crew Sit near the aisle(so you can get to the toilet)or wing (it helps balance) Notify the people near you Bring spare clothes in your carry on […]

How to generate UK Visitor Visa Shipping label for VFS Global

1/15/2019 8:11:08 PM VFS premium service is option, but you need to purchase the return label through the site. They call it premium service also, which is confusing. If you buy the round trip – you will just have to drop it in the nearest UPS. UK border no longer stamps foreign passport if UK […]

Online tool to find points of interest along a route

Online tool to find points of interest along a route

6/27/2016 2:51:03 PM Roadtrippers might be what you are looking for. You enter the route you want to take, choose a distance from that route and the site will find things of interests according to what categories you selected. (Note that I am not aware if it works well outside the US. It’s possible that […]

UK border no longer stamps foreign passport if UK passport also held

12/23/2018 4:21:51 PM It’s an internal Border Force directive, which, to my understanding, was implemented in late spring 2018. Since Malaysians are visa-free for Schengen, the suggestion in case 3 would be your best bet, with a modification: In both directions, connect in a Schengen country (or Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria or Cyprus), which don’t stamp […]

Is there an easy way to calculate the total cost of tolls for a trip within the United States?

Is there an easy way to calculate the total cost of tolls for a trip within the United States?

8/31/2021 6:33:29 PM The phone application Waze gives toll price estimates: When viewing alternative routes: Is it technically illegal for US citizens to visit Cuba? 5/14/2017 4:41:36 AM Actually there is a cool app “TollGuru” that can tell you toll cost for all possible routes in United States. It calculates cheapest, fastest and other route […]

Coming up with a fake travel plan to apply for a Schengen visa, will I get caught?

4/17/2016 9:10:34 AM The rules of EU Schenghen Visa want you to apply to the Consulate of the nation where you make entry or the place of maximum stay. Given that travel plans can change and as a tourist there are many factors that can make that happen, it is not within the realm of […]

How long can you stay on the Caledonian sleeper train once it has arrived?

3/25/2016 6:44:10 PM Source: I’ve been on the sleeper myself a number of times, usually between London and Dundee, which is on the Perth/Aberdeen route. It very much depends where you’re getting off. If you’re getting off at an intermediate station, then you will need to be prepared to get off as soon as the […]

Finding non-smoking restaurants in Japan

Finding non-smoking restaurants in Japan

12/19/2018 1:54:52 AM Gurunavi, one of the main Japanese restaurant booking sites, has an option to filter for “completely non-smoking restaurants” (店内全面禁煙). Sample for Shinjuku, Tokyo: https://r.gnavi.co.jp/area/aream2115/kods00069/rs/ The catch is that the site is Japanese, and while Gurunavi has an English version, as far as I can see this option is not available there. (You […]

Scheduled Ryanair flights from Zaventem moved to Charleroi?

3/25/2016 8:18:57 AM Ryanair moved all its flights to Charleroi according to their own communication with the original flight times until at least the 29th. You are right that Charleroi can not accommodate all flights for all airlines from Zaventem. But not all airlines are moving to Charleroi. Some are moving to other airports and […]

Transit in Dubai with prescribed methadone

12/15/2018 10:49:11 PM Methadone is considered a controlled narcotic in the UAE, and the relevant rules say: Transit travelers have to comply with the required procedures when entering and leaving the UAE “Prior approval from the Registration and Drug Control Department of the Ministry of Health” is required, even if you’re just transiting. There is […]

How do I buy a double ticket for myself?

How do I buy a double ticket for myself?

4/13/2020 11:30:28 PM As others have wisely suggested, you should call the airline. Since you are flying a domestic Australian route the chances are high that you will be on Quantas airlines. Here is their relevant FAQ. This includes links to their customer support contact page. They will be happy to sell you the extra […]

Is it technically illegal for US citizens to visit Cuba?

Is it technically illegal for US citizens to visit Cuba?

1/8/2014 2:50:46 AM As stated in the first answer, it is technically legal to travel to Cuba but illegal to spend money. Travel restrictions are easing up a bit under the Obama administration. You can travel to Cuba now with designated person-to-person tour groups, but the itineraries are limited to education-based activities and not, for […]

Ukraine bans entry for Russian men. Can I get the cost of my ticket refunded?

12/14/2018 12:58:31 AM Actually the ban does NOT apply to RUssians entering Ukraine by air, as confirmed to me by both IATA (who run an airline database mentioning such things) and the DPSU (Ukrainian border agency). From IATA: Dear Mr. Devecseri, I would like to inform you that, regardless of what you may read in […]

Is the word “bomb” muted in in-flight movies?

3/10/2016 3:09:18 AM There doesn’t seem to be any law of that sort, however there’s some reports online, which indicate, that this is a common occurrence. See for instance this news report talking about Qantas. More generally air crashes and the like seem to be avoided in in-flight programs. Although I once watched a documentary […]

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