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Exactly 5hr 25min in Frankfurt, can I visit the city?

7/31/2016 4:55:19 AM I basically second mts’ answer about the time you have being on the short side. It would be a lot easier if you wouldn’t have to pass immigration entering Frankfurt. And I also second that Frankfurt in itself is probably not worth the visit. But while you’re there, why not go to […]

Canadian citizen needs insulin in US during lockdown

4/9/2020 10:47:58 PM Depending on which state you are currently in, the pharmacist may be able to prescribe the insulin and fill the prescription. Call⁠ (on the phone) ⁠your ⁠son’s ⁠favorite⁠ pharmacy and talk to the pharmacist.⁠ They should be able to direct you to the best solution for the state you are in.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Across […]

If I stay equal duration in every Schengen country, where do I apply for a visa?

7/15/2017 9:39:56 AM The Schengen Visa Code is explicit about this. You must first consider whether your trip has a main destination. If, for example, you’re attending a conference in one of those countries, and that is the principal reason for your trip, then you must apply in the country where the conference is being […]

How long does it take to drive from Heathrow airport to Covent Garden?

7/11/2017 10:05:35 PM I live not far from Covent Garden, although a little further out, still in the City of Westminster. I go to Heathrow a few times a month, usually by tube but sometimes in the car. In my experience it is about an hour’s drive, mostly because of congestion in the centre, but […]

How to decide if now is a good time to buy tickets for trips far in the future because of prices being reduced by COVID-19?

3/20/2020 1:15:31 PM As an airline employee, working with higher management currently, I can safely tell you it’s a gamble. The aviation business is like a poor handyman in some poor country, whatever money he makes that day is barely enough for food. If the day goes by without work, no meal that day. This […]

What's the right answer to "Check, Savings or Credit" for an overseas card in Australia?

10/12/2017 4:42:14 PM Some banks and their ATMs can’t tell what type of account your card is linked to, so they ask. I’ve had the same question from several foreign ATMs. Choosing ‘checking’ when using my UK issued, VISA debit card worked as expected. So did choosing ‘Credit’ when using my VISA credit card. My […]

Paying for Deutsche Bahn tickets with cash

7/18/2016 8:04:41 AM Pay at the counter Every train station except rural stops has a ticket counter, where you can buy tickets for immediate departure or up to 90 days in advance. They take cash and ask no questions (other than your destination and departure date). Larger stations have a dedicated Reisezentrum (travel center), in […]

Mobile phone connectivity in Leh (Kashmir)

6/8/2017 6:34:17 AM In 2015 BSNL Post paid – Calls and SMSes worked quite well. Internet worked mostly in popular places, otherwise GPRS. Airtel post paid – You would get connection in popular places Can I apply for a UnionPay card while traveling in China? 3/4/2017 5:22:38 AM The sim which you brought from outside […]

Travelling to Greece without knowing the language

1/4/2023 11:51:53 AM Fortunately, English is widely spoken in Greece and many people are bilingual. You’ll find that the majority of signs, menus and other written materials in tourist areas are usually translated into English. However, it’s recommended to learn a few key phrases in Greek before travelling – this will be greatly appreciated by […]

Acceptable in Bilbao: is it better to speak Spanish or English?

2/19/2023 4:45:20 AM It is Preferable that you use Spanish to communicate, even if you only know a little, since most Basques (not to mention almost all) do not speak English or are not fluent in the language, although there are some places and people who can assist you in English, it will be very […]

Can I apply for a UnionPay card while traveling in China?

12/22/2019 1:04:02 AM The answer by @mts gives a good guide on how to get a UnionPay card while inside China. However there’s an easier alternative back if you live in the US: apply for a Discover card. Wiki mentions that: In May 2005 Discover Network announced an alliance with China UnionPay Network. The two […]

My name is printed twice in my Schengen visa

3/6/2018 1:48:44 AM This is a standard process. I don’t have surname in my passport but it is a mandatory field on visa, so name is repeated twice at most places. Other countries may put surname as NA or even a + sign. So in summary you will be fine, i have travelled all my […]

My home country claims I am a dual national of another country, the country in question does not. Problem?

9/30/2016 12:28:49 PM I would be very pressed having to think up a situation where this could cause problems. Belgium and the Netherlands are both members of the EU and the Schengen area so the assumption seems valid that for most countries out there visa requirements would be very similar to identical. A significant number […]

Is traveling to Italy safe during the COVID-19 outbreak?

3/9/2020 9:55:32 PM No, I think that by now, we can definitely say it isn’t. Cancel your trip, just as I did. I know it is hard, I myself will lose at least 1,050 € (one-thousand and fifty euros), but do it anyway, this is safe. Where to store passport during day trip in foreign […]

Is there a way to find out about unique traffic laws for the US states I'm traveling through?

Is there a way to find out about unique traffic laws for the US states I'm traveling through?

7/15/2016 2:49:18 PM Visit the driving laws digest of the Automobile Association of America: http://drivinglaws.aaa.com This site has a list of laws for all 50 US States, Puerto Rico, and all Canadian provinces. For instance, here is part of the list of traffic rules for Minnesota: Can a Pakistani dual citizen visit Israel without any […]

Can a Pakistani dual citizen visit Israel without any problems?

7/12/2016 7:25:04 PM As answered to the question Is it possible to travel to Israel if it's not recognised by your passport's country? Israel allows citizens of all countries to enter its borders, as long as they have an appropriate visa. There are countries for whose citizens Israel doesn’t require a visa for a tourist […]

Where to store passport during day trip in foreign country

2/17/2020 10:22:55 AM If I was going swimming I’d consider a hotel safe as others have said. For all activities that did not require me to “lose control over my clothes” I would (and always do) carry my passport with me at all times. I use a small “purse” with a neck cord that is […]

Border control missmarked my passport so it looks like I overstayed a day

8/10/2017 11:13:10 PM The question is rather confusingly phrased. If I’m following it, your wife entered South Africa from Swaziland, at which point her passport/visa was stamped incorrectly. Now, I believe you’re saying that she wishes to return to the US from Swaziland. If that is the case, there should be no problem. She may […]

Travel to the US with a valid ESTA when technically no longer eligible

1/17/2020 10:58:34 PM I was in your exact situation: valid ESTA, but because I travelled to North Korea in 2014, I was caught by this rule change. Like you, I found it ambiguous: it was not clear to me if existing ESTAs were suddenly invalid, or only future applications. I played it safe and got […]

Is it safe to drive from Prague to Salzburg during winter?

12/8/2019 8:33:07 PM A few thoughts in addition to the excellent answers you already have. One thing no-one has mentioned so far: the driver should be happy with driving a manual transmission car. If you travel on first Christmas day (25th) and maybe still on 2nd Christmas day, chances are that roads and trains will […]

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