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How do hotels choose which flag to fly over the entrance?

How do hotels choose which flag to fly over the entrance?

2/24/2019 7:51:33 AM Each hotel will probably have their own policy for which flags to fly. At the Plaza hotel in New York City: Five flagpoles protrude from the hotel. As you face the building, the first pole on the left is reserved for the American flag. The Plaza hotel flag flies on the far […]

Bringing coffee capsules to US

1/5/2018 4:24:41 PM According to CBP: You must declare all food products. Failure to declare food products can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties. The following are generally admissible: (…) -Coffee – roasted or unroasted if there is no pulp attached. So, there should be no problem with coffee capsules as long […]

Apply for a Korean visa in Japan

8/9/2019 9:40:02 AM Hey fellow Vietnamese. You can do it in Japan. It takes 2 days with the cost of 2000 JPY. Process is simpler than in Vietnam. I have got my VISA multiple times in both Vietnam and Japan. It’s always easier and cheaper to do it in Japan. Which hotel is featured on […]

Is it now feasible for an adventurous independent traveller to visit Chechnya?

4/12/2013 11:00:36 AM In April/May 2012 I hitchhiked from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea through all the republics, and then again on the way back. I liked Ingushetia the most where I stayed for a week. The only republic in which I did not really stay was Chechnya, I only hitchhiked through it. […]

How does one sleep in a sleeper train in Europe?

How does one sleep in a sleeper train in Europe?

6/26/2019 1:11:21 AM Here is some advice out of experience, at least concerning the sleeping part. In Europe, first and foremost, there are two kinds of sleeper accomodation : couchette (berth) and sleeping car. I will not go through the seated car which is best avoided it is for a small 1-hour journey. Couchette is […]

Can I drive from Belgium to Sweden without a valid Schengen visa?

12/26/2017 7:42:48 AM When I crossed the bridge from Copenhagen (Denmark) to Malmo (Sweden) on my car with Russian number plates in 2015, I was stopped at the Swedish side and we had to show our passports, tell the officer our purpose of the visit, plans for the trip, etc. So the border checks are […]

Which hotel is featured on the cover of Career Paths: Hotels & Catering?

Which hotel is featured on the cover of Career Paths: Hotels & Catering?

2/24/2019 7:51:13 AM The Nairobi Safari Club hotel. (source: nairobisafariclub.com) Can I get a Colombian passport in Bogotá, and how long does it take? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

What is the minimum age for serving alcohol on an international Delta Airlnes flight?

12/23/2017 10:15:42 PM Officially, 21 is the minimum age for Delta flights: For example, American Airlines confirms they adhere to U.S. law, telling Traveler: “Since we’re based in the US, we go by the 21-year-old drinking age.” Delta, United, Alaska Airlines, Virgin America, Southwest, JetBlue, Spirit, and Allegiant are the same, drawing a line at […]

What is the best way to pack a suit to reduce creasing?

What is the best way to pack a suit to reduce creasing?

11/12/2015 6:27:40 PM The following is what I do whenever I am travelling and have to carry 1 or more suits in my luggage. Spread the jacket facing you on a flat surface. From the inside of the jacket reach out for one of the arms and pull it towards you, such that its now […]

As a tourist, can I try firearms in California?

5/5/2016 7:42:25 PM Depending on what firearms you want to try, California may be a big disappointment for you. California has the strictest firearms regulations in the United States, such that many iconic firearms are outright illegal or must have their functionality severely reduced. As an analogy, imagine you live in a place where Ferraris […]

Can I get a Colombian passport in Bogotá, and how long does it take?

8/21/2016 4:15:06 AM According to the Colombian government, you can get a passport from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs located in Bogotá or even one of its regional offices. It doesn’t look like it should take too long. According to the same source, the processing time is 24 hours in Bogotá and 48 hours in […]

Transferring through US airport. Do I need traveling visa?

8/19/2016 10:49:52 PM You have a C1/D transit/crewmember visa from the US, and want to know if you can transit the US en route to a third country. The answer is yes. This visa has two types of permitted usage: C1 visas can be used to transit the United States en route to a third […]

Seoul-Toronto-Montreal, skipping last leg, what happens to my luggage?

12/12/2017 6:27:21 PM This is called short-checking. You can always ask but they do not always accept, particularly if your connection is short on time. However in this case it does not matter. Even if they tag your luggage to YUL, you must take it through customs yourself when you enter Canada which is in […]

Travel health insurance that counts as "credible coverage"

1/13/2012 1:48:22 PM Look for an international major medical policy and find out if they will issue a certificate/document of credible coverage. You should do this before you apply. I took a 14 month trip 3 years ago and had the same issue. I ended up with an international citizens policy also known as citizen […]

Buying a phone for using in both France and Canada

8/16/2016 1:48:50 PM Any phone you buy in Canada for use on any carrier there will have basic technology compatibility with carriers in France but, as you point out, there are differences in the frequency bands that are used. To choose a North American phone the makes full use of the services that French carriers […]

How to minimize cost for cash withdrawals at French ATMs with a Bank of America card?

12/6/2017 10:42:05 AM Further to @martin.koeberl’s answer, from the Bank of America’s website, there might also be local fees to pay and you may not be able to find a BNP Paribas. When I worked in France but had a UK bank account, the simplest way to minimise ATM fees was to minimise the use […]

Strange currency on websites Argentina

8/18/2016 8:14:10 PM You will probably find that higher-value items (e.g. real estate) are priced in US dollars in Argentina. These will be marked as US$ as the dollar sign on its own means Argentine Pesos (currency code ARS). Driving in Slovakia with Uzbekistan driving licence 8/15/2016 4:46:37 PM The dollar sign derives from an […]

How to get a visa for Iran?

10/14/2016 11:31:54 PM Iran Visa On Arrival (VOA) Iran visa on arrival is issued for tourist purposes only (ordinary passport). Diplomatic passport, official passports, etc. cannot apply for this type of Iran visa. Iran Visa On Arrival is not issued for USA, UK, Canada, Colombia, Somalia, Bangladesh, Jordan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Visas for […]

Why exactly is it so important not to forget my towel when hitchhiking?

7/25/2016 1:03:42 AM I find a towel to be useful only for drying. I’ve tried sleeping on it, but it seemed to absorb dirt from the ground with ease. Once it was dirty, I didn’t want to dry myself with it. I’m a living Macgyver, but the towel is a tool with only one use, […]

Can I enter and exit a country immediately?

Can I enter and exit a country immediately?

2/13/2017 6:26:37 PM For the minimum duration in country (requiring a visa, rather than the many options that do not require a visa, such as The Hotel Arbez) it may be hard to beat the example at Turkish single-entry visa stamped in transit by mistake. Can I still use it to enter Turkey?. OP does […]

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