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What are "Signal Failures" on The Tube and why do they happen so often?

12/1/2014 1:25:28 PM I’ll try to explain in layman terms. Also see Wikipedia article for more details. The idea is that the whole track is divided into sections (several hundred feet long in underground). When a train enters any section its wheels electrically connect the rails and this can be electrically detected and semaphores can […]

I am a British citizen but my kids are not (ages 10 & 12). How do I get a visa for them to visit the UK?

10/17/2018 9:48:32 PM I have just tried this online system, and while some of the questions are a teeny bit off beam for a child, if you answer them in a simple way without trying to read to much into it, you eventually get pointed towards questions and answers that make sense. I did not […]

Is there a "safest" route through Pakistan (from China to Iran)?

12/31/2014 12:40:44 AM Safe and Pakistan don’t go together unfortunately. A foreigner in that land looks more like a pay cheque of a life time rather than a tourist. Kidnapping for ransom is big business in Pakistan and Afghanistan. To get a good idea of any country’s state of tourism and safety it is a […]

Where was this stock photo taken?

Where was this stock photo taken?

10/10/2017 9:51:20 PM Here’s a similar view from Google Earth (you can see the exact coordinates in the lower right corner). It looks like the photographer used a wide angle lens and the sunrise really brings out the contours of the valley floor. Can my wife visit me in the UK before we apply for […]

Can one carry an internal hard-drive in cabin-luggage?

3/27/2020 2:12:58 PM This is an old questions but considering the times it deserves a current answer as of the year 2020. I travel domestically in the USA all the time with my Hard Drives in my carry on. I do this at lease 8 times a year. Here are some tips for going through […]

Am I likely to get problems travelling abroad from the UK when my gender appearance doesn't match my passport

9/7/2018 1:14:43 PM You may face trouble if you try to travel to Egypt. This Hebrew news story from 2018-09-05 tells of a transgender woman, with feminine appearance (see picture in article) but listed as male in her passport, who was refused entry into Egypt. My partial translation: After a night of driving we have […]

Is it possible to downgrade a business/first class flight to economy without the ticket purchaser knowing?

Is it possible to downgrade a business/first class flight to economy without the ticket purchaser knowing?

8/23/2014 12:53:24 AM It really depends on how the “ticket” is provided to you but assuming it is an airline printed ticket rather than an e-Ticket; A lot of tickets have AGT/REF endorsements which means any refund must go back to the purchaser via the agent. However, instead of a refund, you could ask the […]

Why is it OK to bring liquids through Tel Aviv airport?

12/1/2018 5:51:29 AM Secure cockpits and public awareness are the only important security measure introduced since 9/11. Nowadays terrorists can still attempt to assault the crew but they’ll soon find themselves facing two major problems: One can no longer get into the cockpit, so hijacking the plane is pretty much impossible. The pilots will immediately […]

How to survive the heat in regions with very high temperature?

7/28/2014 1:57:21 AM In addition to all the previous answer, I am often shocked to realize how many people don’t understand how to use a fan. I heard many people saying it is useless if it blows warm air. That is, of course, 100% wrong. As mentioned is previous answers, sweat evaporation is the key […]

Can my wife visit me in the UK before we apply for a Spouse Visa?

8/10/2017 4:17:59 AM They can and will deny entry if they think you may intend to stay longer the visa you arrived on. I am a British citizen and my Australian wife of 8 years was denied a British visa. I earned twice the income threshold for spouse visa in the UK but was denied […]

Can I transfer my hotel reservation?

8/31/2018 2:19:48 AM A Google search on sell hotel reservation returns several sites that resell nonrefundable hotel reservations, for a fee. Both say it coordinates with the hotel to change the booking name and credit card guarantee. RoomerTravel CancelOn Unable to charge HP NoteBook 840 G4 laptop while being overseas Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Applying for an Indian visa after getting naturalized in a different country after having Indian citizenship

11/6/2014 10:23:18 PM Your mileage may vary, and it certainly is a grey zone, but I’d just tick “No”. Since you were an Indian citizen, you’ve technically never visited India before, you’ve only been a resident there. The visa application is asking whether Mr Damryfbfnetsi, citizen of the USA, has ever visited India before. Since […]

Unable to charge HP NoteBook 840 G4 laptop while being overseas

8/22/2018 2:03:44 PM Thanks a lot people for your time and patience and advice. All of you really tried to help me resolve my problem. This is incredibly ridiculous, but the problem was not in the cord or adapter or any kind of hardware. I called HP support center to figure what might have gone […]

Thailand coup: What extent of disruption should tourists expect?

7/22/2014 10:40:35 AM I was in Thailand late June to early July 2014 (Hat Yai, Songkhla, Khanom, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan, Ko Tao, Bangkok, Ayutthaya). By then, the curfew had already been completely lifted nationwide. As a tourist doing the usual touristy stuff, there was no sign whatsoever of any political unrest or military coup. […]

Split ticketing to CDG on Paris's RER

8/28/2018 3:57:28 PM So, a lot of the discussion revolved around whether Mobilis zones 1-5 gives access to CDG by RER or not. There is a lot of conflicting information, to the point that you can even find a page on the Transilien website that says yes and no on the same page! And the […]

I have been denied a visa several times in a row. How does one deal with such serial refusals?

7/22/2018 8:13:01 PM (migrated from Meta by request) I can share an idea of where some of those refusals come from, as I grew up in a country affected by this. In my experience there are three things leading to serial refusals: Scams This is a big one, run by many unscrupulous companies posting visa […]

Can I travel to Canada for work with 2 drink driving convictions?

8/18/2018 6:54:47 AM Presuming you are from a country that can enter Canada without normally holding a visa (which it appears you are), then the best course of action is to apply for an eTA (electronic Travel Authority) – which you will need to enter Canada even without your convictions. When filling in the eTA […]

Thailand consulate asking for an impossible document

8/14/2018 7:54:11 PM It’s possible that the Thai clerk that is processing your visa application got the impression somehow that you’re traveling for academic purposes. Is this the case? If it is, it’s possible that this letter is required, and if you can’t get such a letter, you will have to change your plans to […]

How can I have "will call" Greyhound tickets picked up without a photo ID?

5/6/2014 8:05:09 AM Is driving an option? Denver to Phoenix is a full day drive, but there’s no chance of her getting into trouble on the way back. By bus, she has to get to the station, get (and keep) her ticket, and deal with the long trip and the likely transfer. She will need […]

I was banned from the US for giving false information. For how long am I banned?

8/6/2018 7:15:18 PM If you were banned for giving wrong information per your own words, then it is a ban for misrepresentation or fraud. It makes you permanently inadmissible and you must apply for a waiver for the inadmissibility to be waived. Waivers for fraud are very very difficult to get. What medicines are allowed […]

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