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What does "copy of itinerary" mean when applying for a Schengen visa?

1/22/2013 8:58:39 AM As I have done this for a few times short answer is. Everything that can be proved that where you stay, where are you travelling to and also a return ticket home. What I used to do was to put together a plan and print it out. For example, Day 1 in […]

I lost my Italian residence permit abroad, how can I obtain a duplicate so that I can fly back to Italy?

12/17/2015 6:08:20 PM You lost your permesso di soggiorno (Italian residency permit), whilst on a trip abroad. You now wish to return to Italy and are afraid you won’t be allowed to fly back to Italy. The solution is to report the lost permit to the local authorities to obtain an official statement. You should […]

What is the deepest nesting of autonomous areas within other autonomous areas in China? Are there areas that are three deep? Deeper?

7/24/2019 7:17:33 PM Background There are five levels of Autonomous administrative divisions in China, namely Province – Autonomous Regions Prefecture – Autonomous Prefectures County – Autonomous Counties/Banners, Ethnic Districts Township – Ethnic Town/Township/Sumu Village – Ethnic Village Strictly speaking, “Ethnic” administrative divisions in level 3-5 are not considered “autonomous” by law. However, for the purpose […]

Attending an academic conference is what type of travel?

5/30/2018 6:10:46 PM It might differ between countries but for Italy, as an international graduate student in USA, I was told by the consulate that for attending a conference, it has to be tourism not business. I originally chose business and followed the document check-list for business stay. However unlike the tourism, the business check-list […]

Why don't travel site allow comparing airline fares for an unaccompanied minor?

12/16/2015 3:46:30 AM KAYAK and other online systems do not know exactly how old your child is and therefore can not determine which rules apply and can not ensure that a booking would meet those rules for any specific airline. So it is better to simply not quote those fares (plus many airlines require you […]

How fast can one expect to travel in an ocean-going sailboat?

8/11/2015 11:37:11 PM Sailboats have specific routes (Jimmy Cornell wrote an entire book about them: “World Cruising Routes”), they are sailing to areas which have tailwind for the direction they want to go. If you want to cross the Atlantic you are sailing to the equator trades, in the other direction you go up to […]

Do any online services offer printable maps with my itinerary drawn on?

Do any online services offer printable maps with my itinerary drawn on?

7/26/2017 3:02:09 PM If you have an itinerary in GPX format (with routes and route points) you can create a printable PDF map on Inkatlas. Smaller maps (6 pages or fewer) are free. Full disclosure: this is my project. Hokkaido night trains after Shinkansen introduction 12/13/2015 4:22:17 PM Although not technically an online tool, ITN […]

Do I need a visa to walk over the Rainbow bridge?

12/23/2012 11:26:50 PM The same immigration rules apply when crossing Rainbow Bridge as at any other land crossing into the United States. If you are a citizen of a Visa Waiver Program country, you are eligible to enter without applying for an ESTA (which you would have to do if you were entering by air […]

Is the Inca trail the only route to arrive at Machu Picchu by foot?

9/23/2016 3:15:42 PM Well the key thing you’re missing is by foot…from where? If you’re saying from Cusco, then yes, as Dorothy mentions, you have several alternative treks. However you can also get the train to Aguas Calientes, and then forgo the bus ride up the mountain in the morning and walk, if you really […]

How do I get an engagement ring past security/customs in an airport without alerting my significant other?

10/4/2014 12:07:19 PM Use Federal Express to deliver it to your destination. Which European cities are connected by convenient night boat? 10/1/2014 5:51:27 PM What surprised me about the other post is that while countries may levy duty on returning residents’ jewelry purchases, they generally allow visitors to bring in (as long as they take […]

Is there somewhere a glossary or introduction to the different kinds of accommodation in Taiwan including the Chinese characters?

2/8/2017 4:15:16 AM It seems the task may be hopeless: The word for hotel is 大飯店 (dà fàn diàn, literally ‘big rice shop’). This is usually used by hotels, but in common speech the term usually refers to a large, posh hotel that businessmen might dine at if they weren’t staying there. A 旅館 (lǚ […]

Does tourist visa (90 days) apply after a long-term visa ends in Schengen countries?

4/3/2015 12:00:03 PM Exiting Schengen and reentering does not seem to be a requirement to make your stay valid. [EDIT] However, I just found that the French Consulate in Sydney specifically says you should leave Schengen and reenter, suggesting to go to the UK : If you want to stay in the Schengen space (for […]

Hokkaido night trains after Shinkansen introduction

12/6/2015 12:06:03 PM No, there are no plans to retain sleeper service to Hokkaido. Overnight trains of any kind are very much an endangered species in Japan: here’s the full list on Wikipedia. Once Cassiopeia and Hamanasu get the ax there will only be two (2) regular services left in the entire country, namely the […]

Does one tip in the US/Canada for bad service?

10/18/2012 9:18:41 AM lifehacker has a post (How Much to Tip for Good and Bad Service, According to an Ex-Waitress) about this that is quite relevant. If you receive truly awful (or rude) service, don’t leave without providing a tip. Believe me, a $1 tip will be noticed much more than no tip since many […]

How to buy an Australian sim card before going there?

12/16/2015 9:58:52 AM I notice you say you want to be able to put an Australian number on your CV before you fly, which you’ll be reachable on after you land. There is an alternative option, by buying an Australian phone number through a VOIP service which routes calls to that number to an app […]

Can I enter Iran with an expired Iranian passport, while being in possession of a second passport?

4/29/2021 1:18:50 PM Qatar Airways lets you fly to Iran with an expired Iranian passport. Source: Qatar Airways Travel & Entry Requirements (accessed 2021-04-28). I am married to a UK citizen. What type of visa do I need to travel to the UK for tourism? 12/6/2018 12:02:32 AM I have done this 5 years ego. […]

Tent in hand luggage?

3/29/2016 2:47:12 PM I don’t have any official source, but a rather extensive experience because I’ve done this many times to many destinations, mainly in Europe. I’ve never encountered a single issue. Before doing it the first time, I asked if they would allow it when going through security on a previous flight. The main […]

American traveling to Switzerland 5 days before work visa is valid

12/4/2015 9:09:07 AM In short, you should be fine. The type D visa is not a “stay longer than 30 days” visa. It’s more like a “stay longer than 90 days” visa. More properly, it is a “national” visa, meaning that it is primarily governed by national law rather than the Schengen agreements. National visas […]

Which European cities are connected by convenient night boat?

Which European cities are connected by convenient night boat?

4/4/2023 4:21:07 PM Openstreetmap In the past I would use Ferrylines (see below), but this website has been down for a while now, promising to come back online soon. Until that happens, I use Openstreetmap: Browse to Openstreetmap Turbo to search for ferry routes Navigate the map to the area of interest Click "Run" When […]

How do I prevent damage to electronic devices at airport security?

6/4/2015 10:09:34 AM Odds are they’ll require all devices to go through the scanners, because officially, they cause no damage. From the TSA’s Packing Tips page: TSA will screen any “Carry-on” baggage that will fit through the x-ray machine; However, looking at that, there are a few points that some stuff could get damaged: Don’t […]

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