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UK Visitor Visa refused

5/3/2017 10:15:51 PM Based on the scans you have provided and a guess on my part leads to the conclusion that the Manila post sent you page 1 of someone else’s refusal and (possibly) page 2 of your own or even page 2 of someone else’s refusal. Manila (identified on the top of page 1) […]

Are drivers from mainland Europe likely to end up in an accident when driving in the UK?

2/18/2016 9:36:56 AM Are there any statistics showing the likelihood of mainland Europeans crashing in the UK? (my emphasis) No, not that I can easily find, Rural Scotland The Scottish government publish the following: Tourist activity does significantly boost road accident numbers in the rural tourist areas of Scotland and visitor drivers, including foreign drivers, […]

What are the options when a Schengen visa application is in processing after the proposed travel date?

6/17/2016 9:13:54 PM In these cases, the decision-maker has the option, but not the obligation to refuse the application on… Schengen Visa Refusal: Justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not provided …because when the travel dates are passed, the application’s premise may no longer be tenable and hence the application […]

Is the sign of horns offensive in Australia?

5/3/2017 12:11:42 PM I presume you’re referring to the sign of the horns, in which case, no, that would not be considered offensive in Australia. It’s not really used or understood either: in seven years of living here, I’ve never seen anybody make the sign, unless they were also holding it above their head, sticking […]

Can I use my laptop, which says 100-240V, in the USA?

Can I use my laptop, which says 100-240V, in the USA?

5/12/2019 7:53:32 PM Short answer: Yes. United States AC voltage is 120V 60Hz, which is within the input range specified on the PSU. Also: Think about it. If they didn’t, you would be reading about a lot of fried laptops all the time. Given that laptops are intended to be traveled with, it wouldn’t make […]

Paris CDG Connection Time Terminal 1 to TGV

Paris CDG Connection Time Terminal 1 to TGV

6/15/2016 7:43:28 PM I think it’s pretty tight, and you likely won’t make it. Consider this time plan: 20 minutes from arrival to gate to getting your luggage (this is the minimum ever FWIW). 5 minutes walking to a TAXI stand. 5 minutes explaining the TAXI driver that you really want to go “around the […]

Helsinki public transport ticket validity

4/26/2017 10:16:43 PM 1-day ticket is valid for 24 hours from the first use, 2-day ticket 48 hours, etc. The ticket is valid from the moment you show it to a card reader at the beginning of your first journey. Day tickets are valid also during the night fare hours. https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares/day-tickets Where in Italy was […]

Notifications for new flights / routes from a given airport?

11/20/2021 11:46:25 PM One (not ideal) solution is to look at the list of the main airlines serving your airport, then look at these airlines’ webpage on their new routes. E.g., for SFO, https://www.flightconnections.com/flights-from-san-francisco-sfo mentions that: Airlines flying from San Francisco. In total there are 44 airlines flying from and to San Francisco. Most flights […]

Where in Italy was this 1945 picture taken?

Where in Italy was this 1945 picture taken?

5/1/2017 1:19:02 AM It could possibly have been shot from Piazzale Michangelo , because I was there only few years ago and achieved very similar pic, (without your father of course). (linked webpage courtesy of Author: Lourdes Flores). Great spot for viewing the overall city. Attending a conference in the US 4/30/2017 1:25:13 PM As […]

Chiang Saen to Jinghong by boat?

6/22/2016 7:26:16 AM You can still travel by cargo ship between China and Thailand, but it is limited to 2 foreigners per ship and takes some 24 hours, as they go slow and anchor for the night along the way. This method is basically catch as catch can. The captains wait until they have a […]

What street foods can I eat in Italy?

What street foods can I eat in Italy?

12/24/2020 4:19:29 PM In winter, you might see a stand selling roasted chestnuts. They taste great! Can someone explain Cuba's two-currency system and the consequences for foreigners? 12/24/2020 2:35:38 PM All the foodies listed in the other answers definitely deserve a mention, and here we already put together more than a thresold overview. I’d like […]

Can I bring Swiss cheese into Canada?

6/12/2016 3:28:16 PM First, you must declare all food, even food that is allowed. Second, according to the CFIA web site you may bring: cheese: up to 20 kilograms per person You may not bring: milk, milk products (whey, cream, skim milk, butter oil, and so on) dried, frozen, reconstituted, or fresh Note they do […]

Attending a conference in the US

4/25/2017 3:42:12 PM As a Canadian citizen you will get a stamp in your passport with B1 in it when (if) you are admitted. You will need to tell the immigration officials where you are staying (complete address in the US). Make sure you have that info handy. Bring along some information indicating what the […]

What does the "Kiwi.com Guarantee" cover?

2/24/2022 4:02:28 PM The Kiwi.com guarantee seems to work better now than when the other reviews were posted. When our first flight was delayed, we called Kiwi and got connected immediately to an agent who confined we were covered, then gave us a choice of replacement flights and couched is for a hotel as the […]

How do dummy tickets/itinerary service websites work?

1/9/2019 4:27:22 PM Metrics easily abused are quickly disused There’s a reason UK and many countries no longer want to see your proof of airline ticket: because they are so easily faked, using websites just like this one. There are hustlers who will get you fake documents of several kinds. Need a British sponsor? They […]

Visiting Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as a volunteer for the 2016 Olympics what funds do I need for a visa, and in what form?

6/30/2016 1:22:05 PM You will need to apply and obtain a Visa for Volunteer Work (VITEM I) to visit Brazil to work as a volunteer. You are not allowed to do so on a tourist visa. To apply for a visa you will need to provide the following documents: Voluntary work (VITEM I) Applicant’s valid […]

"Booking" nightclubs for solo tourists in their thirties

4/27/2017 11:07:37 PM According to numerous articles on nightlife in South Korea, you may, or may not, be allowed into a booking club, and for any number of reasons: age, appearance, status, ethnicity (or for no reason). Westerners interested in the experience may be admitted into a booking night club. Tourist feedback suggests being selective […]

Can I bring cut orchids from Singapore to Australia?

4/23/2017 9:26:31 AM Australian Department of Agriculture has some information, in summary, for personal use: You must declare them on arrival so that they can be examined by customs. They may need to be treated or destroyed depending on origin and species of flower, or if they are found to have pests or other biohazards. […]

Obese guy first time flying

1/5/2019 1:34:28 AM You will be fine. Everybody fills up the seats on planes these days no matter how large or small, not to worry. My dad worked for an airline and the 17″ measurement is not always accurate. They have to list the smallest seat that might be on a plane and not all […]

Business visa validity after I switch organization

6/12/2016 7:04:48 AM You should not try to enter UK with your current visa and instead re-apply with an application reflecting your changed circumstances (i.e. change of employer). Source: comment by expert user @GayotFow to your Q: […] What you have described is a material change of circumstances and that falls as mandatory grounds under […]

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