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How much of Singapore shuts down on Christmas Day (and Eve?)

12/27/2015 9:10:32 PM Singapore businesses, unlike European countries / US states, doesn’t treat Christmas a a “family gathering” season. So most malls, coffee shops and hawker centres will be opened. Singapore is more like the other Asian countries (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, etc.) that have the lunar new year as the “family gathering” season. […]

On a plane, who has the right to the overhead bin?

6/14/2016 11:16:35 AM I don’t think you have right to use the overhead bin. The airlines have restrictions on dimensions of carry-on baggage and the checked ones. Whether they apply them stricly is up to them. Once I was asked right before entering the plane to let my hand baggage be transported as checked one. […]

Failed driving test; alternatives to driver's license for minor's re-entry to the US?

12/20/2015 12:19:18 PM A US Citizen can never be refused entry. You just have to provide proof that you are a citizen. Now, here is what the CBP has to say: Children: U.S. citizen children ages 15 and under arriving by land or sea from a contiguous territory may present an original or copy of […]

What causes experts at sites like FlightFox to be so much cheaper than search engines?

6/17/2019 6:17:15 AM As one of the ‘experts’ on Flightfox, I’m amazed at how good some of the others are. I’ve been hired on many contests now, but still lose out to people with unbelievable skills at it. Personally, I use some of the following general guidelines: certain flight sites are better for different areas […]

How to get a KAZA Univisa?

8/27/2017 4:43:30 PM As of August 2017, the KAZA Univisa is once again operational Following a successful pilot, the KAZA Univisa has been reinstated to allow holders unlimited access to both Zambia and Zimbabwe for 30 days, as well as limited day trip access to the Kazungula region of Botswana. (The UK travel guidelines have […]

Why did the crew spray the cabin before take off?

12/19/2015 3:34:16 AM Some countries require that in-bound flights to be disinfected (either flights arriving from all countries or certain countries that are known to be affected with certain diseases, such as Malaria). A couple of mosquitoes or other insects can reproduce in the destination country and over time they will cause a general health […]

What should we do about a UK Standard Visitor visa refusal (V4.2(a,c))?

What should we do about a UK Standard Visitor visa refusal (V4.2(a,c))?

2/29/2016 4:25:25 PM Thanks for including the refusal notice, it becomes pretty clear what happened. The Entry Clearance Officer’s ‘legal’ grounds were Appendix V 4.2 (a, c). If this is taken in the context of the refusal notice it means they concluded that your mother would go underground and become reliant upon public funds and […]

How soon can I re-enter the USA having stayed for 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program?

How soon can I re-enter the USA having stayed for 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program?

7/12/2017 4:24:09 AM https://travel.stackexchange.com/a/61835/4188 has the answer. the important paragraph reads: The Visa Waiver Program doesn’t work that way. If he decides to use the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA); maximum stay is 90 days and he needs to allow adequate time between visits. The rule of thumb is if he is in the US for […]

Long-haul flight with baby – parents spread across the plane

10/10/2016 10:43:25 AM Is your baby travelling on an infant ticket or a child ticket with his/her own seat? If he/she is still less than 10-12 kg, you can book a cot/cradle. You would need to call and book one a couple of days in advance. If you do, they will very likely move both […]

Can I fly with white powder in a transparent bag?

8/28/2015 7:40:37 AM The average European airport security is only marginally more patient than the TSA. That is to say, they are mini-dictators in their little realm. On top of that, they’re paranoid, overworked and hated by all. It’s not a productive mix. If they see this —and they will— they will inspect it. Some […]

How to find hotels in Europe which allow for anonymous check-in?

6/2/2017 2:54:25 PM The answer seems to be that one should look for hotels that advertise automatic check-in, ideally with a keyless system. Just this week I’ve checked into an Ibis hotel in Munich and not a single person saw my ID in the process. Extremely refreshing experience compared to the general paranoia everyone has […]

Can I cross the USA-Canada border with a birth certificate and a passport locator number?

4/10/2015 7:39:22 AM While Jonas’ answer is indeed the legal situation but note: there is no penalty for breaking this particular law and more importantly, no US citizen can be denied entry to the USA if said person can prove citizenship. This is more generic than the USA, this is one of the fundamental meanings […]

Is there any kind of monument or marker for the Tropic of Cancer along the coast on the east side of Taiwan?

10/3/2016 3:35:18 AM I think what you’re looking for is Jing Pu Tropic of Cancer landmark. It’s located just off route 11 and is marked on Google Maps as a landmark. Which European countries accept an expired national French ID? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Which European countries accept an expired national French ID?

8/4/2018 5:11:58 AM https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Duree-de-validite-de-la-CNI (mirror) contains a list of countries that are supposed to accept or reject expired French ID cards. It also contains some text explaining the five-year extension translated in the language of each country, which you want to keep a copy of when traveling. Lastly, it advises: De façon à éviter tout […]

What equipment should I travel with to increase the odds of good internet and phone connectivity?

What equipment should I travel with to increase the odds of good internet and phone connectivity?

4/11/2014 7:14:39 AM My list is: Laptop Unlocked iPhone Cash Credit Cards Look respectable These days you can get SIM cards for iPhones pretty much everywhere. Then you can usually use the “Personal Hotspot” function on the iPhone to share the connection. Make sure you keep the SIM card after you go home as it […]

Why is the Indian Embassy asking to see a prepaid credit card with $1000 on it?

10/4/2016 6:29:34 PM The Embassy of India in Minsk has asked to see a credit card topped up with $50 for each day spent in India, before they will issue a visa. While applying for a visa to India, I was once asked to prove that I had enough funds to support myself while in […]

Does my government know in which country I am at when I travel?

10/3/2016 2:21:03 PM While in theory a government could attempt to figure out where you are, by using appropriate channels to ask airlines if they sold you tickets, and other governments if they let you in, it’s clear that they don’t do so regularly. If, for example, Canada could quickly figure out which of its […]

How to eat a meal with locals in Turkey?

How to eat a meal with locals in Turkey?

10/17/2016 11:35:08 AM Local here. I searched almost a week for this issue and I couldn’t find local servise exactly like Nagomi visit for Turkey. I think there isn’t such a local service. Both JonathanReez and fkraiem’s answers are quite close what you said by the way. Also, I found a web site called https://www.voulezvousdiner.com. […]

Do I need a boat license and can I get it in Australia to rent and drive boat in Europe?

6/13/2016 12:52:00 PM I don’t know about the rest of the EU, but I can tell you the situation here in the UK: Summary: for strictly recreational purposes there is no legal requirement. If you had your own boat you could take it out with no training, experience or certification at all (thankfully most people […]

Overstayed my US visa for over 9 years, never got deported, can I return as a tourist?

4/1/2015 6:42:46 AM The answer is no. You can not return for 10 years if you over stayed for more than 12 months. You will need to apply for a new visa, have interviews to explain the situation. I went through a similar situation Got duped in to believing the man I was involved with […]

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