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Moving to Netherlands: would taking train with a lot of luggage possible?

Moving to Netherlands: would taking train with a lot of luggage possible?

8/8/2015 1:01:20 PM As you imply that your airline is ok with the luggage you’re bringing in to the country, it’s pretty safe to assume the NS (Dutch railways) will also be ok with it. In addition, it appears you will be able to carry all your luggage yourself. Unless you carry, like, an inflatable […]

How reliable is the Salzburg-Budapest Railjet?

5/24/2017 1:48:01 PM I used to be travelling a lot by railjet, and the maximum delay I got was 30 minutes, and that happened only once, altogether. (It was around when the refugees came in and rushed on the train). I took the railjet mostly from Budapest to Wien and backwards, and about twice a […]

Is it dangerous to go to Île de Noirmoutier using the pass?

Is it dangerous to go to Île de Noirmoutier using the pass?

1/7/2021 7:01:15 AM Is this dangerous to cross? As you can see on Wikipedia, fatalities are very rare, fewer than one every few years. https://www.passagedugois.com/crbst_3.html gives some tips to avoid sinking your car and some current information (tide, weather, etc.). Keep in mind that the area is very flat: as a result, if the tide […]

Why can't I take photos inside of stores in Portugal?

Why can't I take photos inside of stores in Portugal?

8/22/2022 5:42:52 AM It is pretty common worldwide to have an employee or security guard complain if you take a photo in a store, even if you were well-meaning and your objective merely was an artistic shot. This isn’t limited to Portugal per se; I have been scolded in many other countries as well (the […]

How to properly merge on a busy highway?

7/22/2016 6:04:15 PM If vehicles are driving at 100km/h (= 60 mph) and the space between all of them is less than the length of your car, then they are all homicidal maniacs. Even assuming the are all “tailgating”, their minimum reaction time will be about half a second, and at 100km/h they will travel […]

Official ESTA application website and are the others scams?

8/8/2015 12:59:46 AM It is legal for a third party web site to accept an ESTA application from you and submit it on your behalf. However, you may be charged more than the statutory $14 you would be charged at the official page. You may also have visited a fake web site, and there is […]

In-Transit Waiting Area in USA Airports?

11/23/2021 12:12:33 PM A little bit more history: My first two flights (60’s-70’s) from Europe to the US required "fueling stops" since at the time you couldn’t make it from Frankfurt to Los Angeles in a single go. One was in Bangor, Maine and the other in Winnipeg, Canada. In either case, passengers had to […]

Georgia visa for a Pakistan citizen

7/22/2016 9:10:13 AM I visited Georgia last year on valid UK 5 years visa on Pakistani passport without any Georgian visa, also the immigration Georgia sent me a link which was really helpful. If you have a valid visa/residence permit from UK,USA,canada,new Zealand, Australia, any EU country or residence permit in Saudi Arabia,Oman,Qatar,Bahrain,Kuwait,Uae you may […]

What can someone vaccinated in the EU use when asked for a "vaccine passport" in US restaurants/venues?

11/4/2021 12:35:54 PM I am in the USA right now and encounter this issue. For my work, only an official paper document worked. Those should have been given to you when you were vaccinated. I am from France, there we got an app that display a qr code and your vaccination status. This worked nicely […]

Under what conditions can I take duty free liquids from outside the EU through EU airport security?

12/18/2015 2:20:55 AM You can take them provided they’re packed in a sealed tamper-evident bag, with a receipt inside the bag. Also, it’s better if they’re bought just prior to flight. During security check they must be presented for separate inspection. Liquids might be removed from the bag, scanned, and repacked in a new bag, […]

Is there any advantage to checking in for a flight before going to the airport?

12/18/2016 9:31:33 PM Many airlines charge extra for well-located seats, even in economy. Most of the time, if there are any well-located seats left, there is no extra charge to change your seat to them during check in. Even if I have a clerk check me in at the airport, I always ask if there […]

Dry ice in various EU countries?

12/23/2016 12:40:07 PM An Answer has been deleted (I suspect for assumed failure to disclose affiliation) which I think might be useful, so I repeat here (in the version after I edited it): You will find a list of dry ice suppliers at DRY ICE DIRECTORY EUROPE. Germany, Hungary, and Greece are included (amongst others). […]

Is a birth certificate accepted when entering the UK?

7/7/2018 5:15:25 PM As GayotFow is no longer able to do so, elevating his comment to an answer: With you as the primary, the child has derived rights as a family member which can be established by the birth certificate and expired passport. You may have to wait a while while they study derived rights […]

Can I book a flight USA-A-B and get off at A, if I don't have a visa for country B?

10/18/2021 12:33:59 AM You will be denied boarding in the USA. There is almost zero chance you will be allowed to travel to country A. Airlines are legally responsibility for checking your eligibility to enter your destination country, as well as your eligibility for transiting any intermediate countries. This includes both things like visa requirements, […]

Claiming miles that I have flown before registering as frequent flyer

7/19/2016 7:22:12 AM If you have a significant number of flights in a small period, besides investigating the credit prior to enrollment policy of the airline that you flew, it may be worthwhile investigating partner airlines that you might be able to credit the flights to. For example, these are all the airline mileage programmes […]

Carrying tea tree oil while traveling from London to India

4/11/2016 6:05:08 PM According to the Australian Tee Tree industry website: Why is tea tree oil classified as a dangerous good? It has flammable properties, with a FLASH POINT (closed cup) under 60.5°C. According to the IATA DGR liquids having flash point less or equal to 60.5°C are classified as dangerous goods (Class 3). … […]

What is the likelihood of appearing on the TV show 'Border Security: America's Front Line' if I travel to the US?

What is the likelihood of appearing on the TV show 'Border Security: America's Front Line' if I travel to the US?

5/19/2021 11:29:00 AM What is the likelihood ? For all practical purposes it’s 0. The US has about 80 million visitors each year. Maybe 100 or so appear on the show so it’s almost literally "one in a million" (or 1.25 in a million to be exact). The vast majority of people that appear on […]

Dec 30, 2016: India demonetized all Rs 500 & 1000 notes. What do I do with my leftover cash?

Dec 30, 2016: India demonetized all Rs 500 & 1000 notes. What do I do with my leftover cash?

11/9/2016 10:14:03 AM Probably you can contact any overseas branch of State Bank of India or any overseas branch of an Indian bank in your country and return the currency for a good exchange. State bank gives a good exchange rate hence preferred. Taming the nightmare of public toilets in the UK 11/11/2016 1:00:17 PM […]

Are Euros accepted in Gothenburg or is conversion to Krona possible?

7/30/2015 10:45:12 PM Swedish stores have no obligation to accept Euro or any other currency besides Swedish krona. The exchange rate at the stores/chains that accepts Euro is far from the best for you as a customer. Your probably best option is to withdraw local currency/pay directly with card (I see other answers already touched […]

How to get from Manhattan to JFK by subway?

7/21/2016 1:48:35 AM If you can’t afford, or don’t want to pay the $5 for the Air Train, you can take the ‘A’ train from the port authority stop to Lefferts Boulevard. Get on a Downtown/Brooklyn Bound A train. http://web.mta.info/maps/submap.html Once there, you can take a Q10 bus. You can see this bus on the […]

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