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What to write in the Address field when checking-in for a US-bound flight, if my purpose of travel is transit?

11/30/2016 11:09:54 AM In the check-in system: 1) Transit 2) Dallas 3) Texas The passport kiosks at YYZ (on the outbound trip) and DFW (on the return) will ask for the purpose of your trip, whereby you select “Transit”. (Mind you, you do not need to fill out a blue customs form on the plane […]

Legalities and safety concerns of visiting prostitutes in Amsterdam

3/27/2014 4:46:55 PM Several non-authoritative points on the Amsterdam Red Light District: Personal safety: most of Amsterdam (including the RLD) is generally busy and safe. Working girls normally rent the same room repeatedly, and are generally traceable in case of crime. Since prostitution is above-board, police are aware of common problems and ready to assist […]

Hotel booking sites with a calendar view, similar to flight search engines?

Hotel booking sites with a calendar view, similar to flight search engines?

3/23/2016 2:59:27 PM This is only a partial answer, taken from my answer to another question. In particular it is only practical for a limited number of hotels, limited number of days and not always precise. Hostelworld has a price breakdown that we can use with a few drawbacks. If you can find the hotel/hostel/spot […]

Will my Wizz Discount Club membership renew automatically?

Will my Wizz Discount Club membership renew automatically?

11/29/2016 11:32:08 AM If I don’t unsubscribe, will my membership automatically renew? According to Wizzair’s official Twitter, you have to renew it manually: Will “unsubscribing” from the Wizz Air Discount Club cancel the remainder of my subscription? Their updated website no longer has the option to unsubscribe from Discount Club membership, so the question is […]

Can a visitor who is "of age" in their country drink underage in the United States of America?

6/4/2016 2:35:42 PM To add to all the “No” responses the “21” limit also applies to US flagged vessels including both domestic and international Airlines. I have seen Australians of your age denied drinks on international flights leaving the US and headed to Oz. Is TSA lock compulsory for travel to US? 6/4/2016 2:42:28 PM […]

Is TSA lock compulsory for travel to US?

5/17/2015 11:03:59 PM No, using a “TSA lock” is not compulsory. That is because there is no U.S. law that mandates the use of such locks. On the contrary, there are situations in which the use of “TSA locks” are actually a violation of the law (49CFR 1540.111), even when a lock is explicitly required […]

Consequences for canceling flight to home country?

11/29/2016 9:01:24 AM You’re a non-visa national (US citizen). You want to “channel hop” a few times and to carry a flight ticket to the USA as evidence of your intent to abide by the rules. If I follow through with this, and cancel my ticket later, will there be any consequences or flags with […]

How do I carry parrots on an Indian Railway train?

How do I carry parrots on an Indian Railway train?

2/24/2018 5:25:52 PM It’s illegal to carry birds of indian origin… Such as green parrots.. but parrots which are not indian and those from other country birds can carry with proper safety in Indian Railways. Green parrots such as Ringneck are treated as wild not domestic bird. Where can I spend time in an anechoic […]

Fidel Castro's death – possible outcomes for tourists?

11/28/2016 1:28:51 AM This CTV News article says it’s not a normal tourist experience: They came for salsa music and mojitos and ended up wandering through a city turned still and silent by nine days of national mourning for Fidel Castro. As Cuba prepares a massive commemoration for the leader of its socialist revolution, tens […]

Do all American ATMs charge an extra fee for cash withdrawals on a foreign card?

6/16/2016 5:18:48 PM US banks do not charge a fee because it is a foreign card, they charge a fee because it is not a card issued by that bank. Cardholders of US based banks also pay the ATM fee when they access money at another bank. About the only way to avoid paying the […]

Do embassies know about visa refusal in other countries?

Do embassies know about visa refusal in other countries?

9/14/2018 7:13:59 PM Do not disclose if you are refused. I tried to be honest with the British Embassy 19 years after I was bounced. I went for another visa even in Europe where I have permanent resident, but they gave me stupid excuse. It’s better to lie and get what you want. Don’t try […]

Where can I spend time in an anechoic chamber?

3/14/2017 5:19:17 PM Anechoic Chambers Around the World Since most anechoic chambers are part of company/university laboratories, it is safe to assume that they are generally not open to the public on a regular basis. Nevertheless it is also safe to assume that these facilities might be available for rent to other companies/enterprises/institutions. Below is […]

Am I required to renew my passport after losing 20Kg?

11/16/2016 12:46:23 PM I suspect you will be very much more conscious of your change in appearance than others are and I doubt even eye and nose surgery will have made you unrecognisable from your photograph (unless of course this was major reconstruction, say after a serious accident, rather than cosmetic). Maybe ask one or […]

Florida → Cuba ferries are starting soon – but when?

6/12/2017 5:33:05 PM Another update: Ferries from Florida not a priority for Cuban government (Tampa Bay Times, May 23, 2017): [T]wo years to the month since ferries were federally licensed to sail to the island nation, the vessels still have not received porting rights from the Cuban government. And that wait won’t be ending soon. […]

Public transport or bus routes in Bali (Indonesia) beaches

11/15/2016 10:23:07 AM I recently went to Bali three months ago. I hereby some tips for you. There are some vans at the aiport so you can bargain to make a good deal for about 10 usd/an hour but he only counted the time we travel on the road, not include the time he waited […]

Which airline companies never overbook their flights?

Which airline companies never overbook their flights?

4/25/2018 10:34:48 AM So far I have found four airlines that say in their policy that they don’t (intentionally) overbook flights. I will add to this list (and invite other to do so) if I find more. Ryanair As @chx said, Ryanair’s Passenger Charter explicitly states they do not overbook flights. Of course you can […]

Is there a way to get offline maps of China for Windows devices as I have no iPhone or Android?

11/14/2016 8:35:05 AM I’m by no means an expert on China, but the map coverage at Open Street Map seems to be pretty good, at least for the urban areas I checked. I also can’t speak to the Great Firewall’s preferences, at least today, but if you put an OSM mapping app on your tablet, […]

Is there any way of evaluating the quality of a hotel's internet connection in advance?

11/9/2014 6:08:19 PM The site http://www.hotelwifitest.com/ aims to do this sort of thing; I don’t know how good it is. Can we get by as English speakers visiting Iceland? 8/30/2011 11:07:14 AM The biggest problem with hotel wi-fi (and conference centre wi-fi) is us. Travelling nerds who need 2 or 3 IP addresses each (and […]

Do I need a transit visa to travel through Beijing to Melbourne?

11/12/2016 4:01:32 PM Note that there is no direct Airasia flight from PEK to MEL, but there is a connecting one via KUL. Not that it makes a difference. You might run into major problems if your flight to PEK is delayed, as in that case you would miss your connecting flight and therefore your […]

What class of vehicle is commonly called "a Toyota" in Dudhu Chak/Eastern Pakistan?

What class of vehicle is commonly called "a Toyota" in Dudhu Chak/Eastern Pakistan?

3/3/2015 12:03:35 PM They mean the HiAce which is commonly used in Pakistan for inter-city transport. Image Credit: wikipedia Here is one in action: Walking across Australia? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

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