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Traveling to Japan from the USA avoiding air travel?

4/17/2016 3:28:30 PM Not a terribly practical suggestion, perhaps, but one British woman has rowed solo from Japan to Alaska. What are the rules to be aware of on a road with a sign that indicates rocks might fall? 4/17/2016 1:58:21 PM There’s a Metasearch for cruise ships including all costs. You can do a […]

The 72 hour visa-free transit through China on a dual citizenship

10/3/2017 7:13:36 AM “Dual citizen” in this case means someone who also holds Chinese nationality, as they must hold a mainland passport, Mainland travel permit (for Hong Kongers, Macanese and Taiwanese) or Taiwanese national ID card. That said, if caught as a dual national, your Chinese nationality is gone, except for those with hukou in […]

Plane ticket includes train ticket (Europe), what if I do not show up at train station?

9/25/2022 12:06:16 AM I post this answer only to leave trace of what ended up happening during the trip. Going from Tijuana to Europe I boarded the plane as usual, Aeromexico just asked for my passport and everything was ok. At the train counter, I was specifically asked to show my plane ticket in order […]

New British Passport and entering UK for the first time

9/29/2017 10:36:13 PM What you have heard is completely untrue. Countries issue passports to their citizens abroad all the time, and those citizens use those passports to return to the country of issue. If what you have heard were true, it would be impossible for countries to issue passports at their consulates abroad, or to […]

Flights booked and tickets issued but no charge on my bank account?

5/9/2022 6:42:34 PM I’m not too familiar with the airline industry, but the way this works in the hotel world (which is probably pretty similar), when you book the Online Travel Agency (OTA) sends a message to the hotel’s system which says "Hey, someone booked a stay, here are the details of the stay, and […]

What are the rules to be aware of on a road with a sign that indicates rocks might fall?

What are the rules to be aware of on a road with a sign that indicates rocks might fall?

11/5/2015 9:51:28 PM Rocks normally fall onto a road in two situations: A freeze-thaw or heat/cool cycle has forced the rock out of place, causing it to fall. Rain or flowing water has washed away dirt supporting the rock. Because of this, most rockfalls occur during the early morning or during/just after rainstorms, particularly during […]

Is there a website that shows the cheapest train ticket on each day, given the input of departure and arrival city in Europe?

10/18/2017 10:51:06 AM I don’t know of any. The French operator SNCF has such a calendar, but it only contains a limited number of mostly domestic routes, plus a few other places to which SNCF runs trains, such as Brussels: https://calendar.voyages-sncf.com/ . Due to the complexity of the European train ticketing systems, this is quite […]

Accidentally left luggage abroad, and it's going to get shipped to me by a friend. Do I need to pay customs on getting my stuff back?

1/25/2022 5:19:12 PM Moved here as requested above. I think the procedure i called "Returned Goods Relief" and I think the info in this link supplements the info & link posted by Hilmar. From link, about half way down: "You can claim Returned Goods Relief in the normal way, orally or by conduct (walking through […]

Friend needs help in Turkey

6/17/2021 10:18:48 AM If I was that guy, the first thing I would do is contact my wife, or contact my parents, or contact my siblings. Your friend doesn’t have any family? Did you talk to this friend on the phone? Do you recognize voice? What’s his favorite ice cream? Did he send you an […]

Where can I find high, unobstructed night time views of Tokyo?

Where can I find high, unobstructed night time views of Tokyo?

10/18/2017 7:06:17 AM If your camera has a large enough zoom, the observation decks at Haneda are also a possibility. site link The picture about halfway down on the left with a Pikachu jet shows Sky Tree on the right, and the tip top of Tokyo Tower on the left. Booked a hotel in Munich, […]

How to remove airlines/security tag stickers from suitcases?

How to remove airlines/security tag stickers from suitcases?

4/24/2017 2:07:17 PM I used White Spirit on my Polycarbonate luggage and it worked very well. No damage to luggage. What is the difference between "Country of Issue" and "Country of Citizenship" of a passport? 4/4/2017 9:50:07 PM Just removed plastic document sleeves with sticky back plastic which were stuck on expensive suitcases. Used a […]

Are there still meals in airliners?

3/25/2021 5:57:18 PM I flew recently on a US domestic flight of four hours or so where it was announced that there would be no food service in the aisles, but there would be snacks and beverages available on request. We were also instructed to remove our masks only for each bite or sip, replacing […]

Are there any alternatives to the handshake worldwide?

1/13/2021 12:01:51 PM There is the Narmaskar or Namaste greeting in India: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namaste#:~:text=Namaste%20or%20namaskar%20is%20used,his%20or%20her%20generous%20kindness. Is it legal to avoid the UK quarantine (August 2020) on passengers returning from France by traveling via another country? 1/13/2021 12:00:47 PM One of the most unique ways of greeting others that I have ever seen is the Sudanese way of […]

Booked a hotel in Munich, and the hotel canceled it. Any recourse?

9/21/2017 11:49:21 AM Are there any laws in Germany preventing this type of sketchy behavior? Yes, very much so. A booking is a contract between the hotel and you. Unless the contract or terms of service explicitly state a right to cancellation for any of the parties, both are bound to uphold their end or […]

Is it legal to avoid the UK quarantine (August 2020) on passengers returning from France by traveling via another country?

8/14/2020 8:23:04 AM According to Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors, You will need to self-isolate if you visited or made a transit stop in a country or territory that is not on the list in the 14 days before you arrive in England. You would be OK if you spent 14 days in Italy after leaving […]

What are these barrier like structures in London?

What are these barrier like structures in London?

9/13/2017 4:48:36 AM They prevent cars ands trucks from driving onto the pavement and carrying out attacks against pedestrians, similar to what happened during the 2017 Westminster Attack and the 2017 London Bridge Attack Images of the same barriers in use for similar reasons: Source: Wikimedia Source: Reuters What's the difference between the main deck […]

How much would an airline be fined if the immigration officers of the destination country deny me entry?

5/3/2020 5:20:54 AM Keep in mind that the airline is only obliged to check that your papers are in order. The airline is off the hook (except for the obligation of flying you back) if you are refused for other unforeseeable problems, such as botching the entry interview. For instance if you arrive, you claim […]

What is the difference between "Country of Issue" and "Country of Citizenship" of a passport?

3/24/2018 8:31:50 PM Rather unusual example, but you could be travelling on either Holy See or the Sovereign Military Order of Malta passports, while you are (obviously) a citizen of your home country. These entities do not have the concept of citizenship in the usual sense, indeed, they are not countries. Can I be refused […]

What's the difference between the main deck and top deck of the Empire State Building?

9/8/2017 5:24:50 PM The biggest difference between main deck: 86th floor and top deck: 102nd floor is that main deck is open air observatory and top deck is much smaller room enclosed by glass. As question mentions the view of these floor isn’t significantly different, many articles claim the view is largely same, just a […]

Are there any areas in Mecca that non-Muslims are allowed to enter under Saudi Arabian law?

Are there any areas in Mecca that non-Muslims are allowed to enter under Saudi Arabian law?

2/9/2020 9:57:39 PM Mecca (or Makkah as pronounced in Arabic) is a region in Saudi Arabia, one of its cities is Mecca (clearly, the same name as the region’s name). Other cities include Jeddah and Taif, which anyone can visit. So, if you mean the city, then the answer is mostly No, if you mean […]

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