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Why don't airlines offer last minute empty seats cheap?

6/8/2015 4:52:54 AM Imagine that you manage to sell all those seats 100% of the time. Wouldn’t that mean that you’re undercharging the market if that were the case? If the supply is meeting the demand perfectly, then it means you’re either incredibly lucky, or much more likely it means that you’re undercharging the market. […]

What is Two-Way Open Jaw?

7/13/2018 4:45:57 AM Having checked with multiple travel agent staff, and multiple airline staff from multiple airlines, across multiple continents, not a single one of them had ever heard of this term. Every one of them initially stated that was I was referring to was called a “Double Open Jaw”, but once I stated that […]

Is this ferry-intensive journey along the Labrador coast that Google Maps proposes actually possible?

Is this ferry-intensive journey along the Labrador coast that Google Maps proposes actually possible?

4/6/2013 2:14:15 PM I think you found most of the available information about this itinerary. A few things could be added to your research though. Let’s start with the Québec part. The tourism website for North Shore of the St Lawrence and Relais Nordik indicate that the M/V Nordik Express has many stops on its […]

In Timatic, is a scan (copy) of a green card good enough to board?

4/23/2018 1:13:44 AM All documents mentioned in TIMATIC must be originals, unless it’s explicitly stated that a copy is accepted. There’s no such statement regarding green cards. So no, a copy of a green card will not do. And the German passport will be useless, as firstly it’s not needed for a US permanent resident, […]

How can I visit areas with unpaved roads in a rental car?

How can I visit areas with unpaved roads in a rental car?

11/20/2017 9:18:29 AM We’ve had this problem for a number of years as we have relatives that live along gravel roads in various parts of Alberta. Having looked at all the local rental companies there are basically two variations of the rental contract depending on the company. The majority of the companies stipulate that the […]

Applying for a Schengen visa from wrong country due to lack of appointments

4/19/2018 11:31:30 AM yes apply for visa at vfs generally they say 2 to 3 weeks but after appointment visa comes within a week if all documents is in order .the visa you apply which country where you first go and visa is multicity Error in Portuguese passport 4/18/2018 4:50:28 AM In addition to what […]

Is it legal to sleep in a parked car on the streets of Munich?

6/3/2015 5:15:39 PM The legal situation is unfortunately a bit more complicated than what is stated by Dirty-flow and user24582. Even if the German traffic regulations do not directly forbid you to sleep in your car, you may easily violate other regulations doing so. Roads and public parking spaces may in general only be used […]

Former Gulag camps in Russia

11/20/2016 10:50:48 AM Perm-36 near Perm West of the ural mountains claim to be the only open to the public GULAG (Museum). There are different reoprts on the internet that it has been shut down but I have visited there in Summer 2016. It was worth the visit. When traveling the Area you can find […]

Error in Portuguese passport

12/11/2018 5:48:14 PM Per the Original Posters own Anwer == Update Portuguese consulate never answered my e-mail. I went to Netherlands without issues with her and no one asked about anything related to these problems. I think this info is not important for small children, probably. Thank you for your comments. Should I use a […]

Should I use a "burner" phone when visiting the US?

Should I use a "burner" phone when visiting the US?

3/23/2018 9:33:50 AM If the CBP feels the need, they will either read through your mail and other apps manually on the device, or dump the device using something like one of these Cellebrite devices. You can see a CBP documentary where this is used on youtube: I’ve entered the US dozens if not hundreds […]

Preventing sea sickness?

2/13/2013 4:59:10 PM I’ve heard it explained on the MythBusters tv show that it’s that you being stationary in relation to what you see with your eyes, and perhaps your innner ear telling you that you are moving. Only thing that seemed to help in their tests was eating ginger. What are the consequences of […]

Is tipping a flight attendant acceptable?

10/25/2017 3:47:02 AM I have flown many dozens of times, I’m guessing 75 percent domestic, 25 percent international. I’ve tipped maybe 8 to 12 times, so not “usually”. OTOH, I tip when I see a FA working hard and enjoying their job. I have never seen an FA even hesitate about accepting a tip. They […]

Are 30-day tourist visa extensions ever denied in Thailand?

8/18/2018 2:22:08 PM It is unlikely Thai immigration would deny the 30-day tourist visa extension if you comply with the requirements. If you haven’t stayed in Thailand for too long on tourist visas, fill out all the paperwork correctly, look presentable and act patient and polite with the officers, it’s highly unlikely you’d be refused. […]

What are the consequences of a US citizen overstaying a Schengen visa?

8/30/2017 9:35:21 PM I want to put in my experience in case it can help anyone who is currently overstaying a tourist visa in Europe. Of course, the best way to avoid any of this is to simply be aware of the rules, sometimes it can be confusing or it can slip your mind, putting […]

Can I get arrested for loitering?

4/21/2023 7:16:10 PM Yes, you can be arrested for this; you usually won’t, but usually isn’t always, and you won’t know until it’s too late. The entire point of such laws existing in the first place is to give the authorities a legal justification to be able to arrest someone, harass them, or leave them […]

Fast train between Moscow and Saint Petersburg?

10/24/2018 2:01:28 PM There is also Nevskij Express. It is more like classic Russian/European trains, cars of compartments with actual doors and 6 seats per compartment. I would argue there’s more personal space. Ticket price is usually comparable to Sapsan. Departure time is not very convenient (it’s a day train) but it’s in demand. It […]

Registering with Federal Migration in Russia

3/20/2018 1:40:10 PM Foreigners visiting Russia for less than 7 days are not obliged to register (unless they stay in a hotel of some medical institution. But 1) it’s not your case since you are going to stay at someone’s place, and 2) hotels are obliged to register foreigners themselves). Глава 4. УЧЕТ ИНОСТРАННЫХ ГРАЖДАН […]

Accidentally booked hotel room twice

3/17/2018 6:33:26 PM It’s up to the hotel to decide whether or not to refund you. You will need to call Booking.com and they will contact the property. You should also call the property and speak with the manager and get her name so that Booking.com CSR knows who to ask for. I’ve had similar […]

Why do they sell luggage in airports?

6/30/2014 9:24:32 AM I think it is simply becuase there have been instances of people who had their luggages broken in transit from home to airport or between transfers. Why else? Where this picture was taken ~100 years ago? 6/29/2014 9:09:39 AM It’s straightforward … people have an old, rubbishy, carry-on or roll-on case… They […]

How should I be prepared to deal with medical emergencies abroad?

3/12/2018 6:41:21 PM Medicaid does not cover medical care outside the United States. In addition, you should check your state’s eligibility rules to ensure you don’t need to re-enroll when you get back, as your coverage may lapse if you leave for a longer period of time (sometimes 30 days). You can prepare for this […]

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