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Getting from Salt Lake City airport to Park City by public transport on a weekend night

9/16/2015 1:31:50 PM From what I can see on the official UTA website, it is impossible to get farther than Salt Lake City on a Sunday night. It is possible to take the 704 to the Arena station as the last train departs at 11:16PM on a Sunday night. However the only public bus to […]

Is it okay to mix in local language when I know it poorly?

2/4/2022 8:54:35 AM Please try the local language whenever you can. 70% of Finns speak English. That number is probably higher in Helsinki and lower in rural areas. It’s very likely higher with people working in the tourist industry, but if you travel in rural areas and address older people, you cannot safely assume everybody […]

Do you need to take the most direct route with an Oyster Card?

1/15/2022 11:44:32 PM Just to add what others have said when using the Oyster card there are time limits of travel after which the system will not link your "touch in" to your "touch out" and effectively charge you twice the applicable maximum fee. How this works in practice is that whenever you touch in […]

What are the best ways to avoid data roaming fees when travelling abroad?

4/29/2017 11:40:14 PM There are quite a few pocket hotspots which have global or multi country data plans at much lower price points than roaming. I have a Glocalme U2, I have heard good things about the Pokefi which seems to be cheaper but covers a lot fewer countries. Also, the Glocalme U2 allows for […]

Is it really necessary to have at least 60 minutes for a train connection?

7/29/2014 12:00:05 AM I am not sure if you have read the Google translation you are linking to, because you’re misquoting it. First of all, the minimum suggested transfer time between regional trains on the Trondheim – Oslo – Kristiansand lines (as in your case) is 60 minutes. The 30 minutes you refer to is […]

Can any of the Game of Thrones Castles in Ireland be Visited?

6/8/2015 4:59:57 AM Game of Thrones is filmed in various places worldwide, not just Ireland. This map gives you a good breakdown. Many of the castles and other locations are actually filmed in several different locations combined with computer graphics, so don’t expect to be able to find something exactly like what you see in […]

Should I tell the truth in the visa interview?

Should I tell the truth in the visa interview?

1/6/2022 1:22:38 AM Tell the truth. Is it a good idea to the tell the truth? Yes it is — always. Never lie, and never lie by omission either, by hiding details that you know are relevant to the situation. Immigration officers are trained professionals who, by law, have to assume that foreign nationals have […]

I am non-EU citizen working in Germany. Can I travel to UK without a visa?

7/23/2014 3:45:13 PM You will need a visa. From the EU Immigration Website: Moving between EU countries during my long-term stay – more than three months When you stay in an EU country for a long stay, usually for more than three months, you will generally be issued with a national long-stay visa and/or a […]

What is the safest and cheapest way to see Komodo island, leaving from and returning to Bali?

1/8/2017 8:14:03 PM From my experience the fastest, safest and also CHEAPEST way to Komodo is flight through Labuan Bajo. In Bali domestic airport you can find NAM air, KalStar and other airlines office. In Labuan Bajo you can find plenty of tour operators. They are good if you you don’t know what you want […]

What's the point of checking in several days before a flight?

12/23/2021 9:29:34 AM For me it’s good because I can check-in while I’m thinking about it. It’s just a bit more convenient and gets it out of the way. Traveling with my bicycle on top of my car in Europe 12/22/2021 9:08:32 AM Airlines regularly oversell their capacity (i.e. issue more tickets than the can […]

Denied Entry into USA – Impact on Future Travel

7/17/2014 2:15:36 PM I’ve been in exactly this situation. There are no official restrictions (see below), but you may get asked extra questions. As long as you weren’t denied entry because you were in the US too long (and it sounds like you weren’t), this is not a "bad" denial as if you were a […]

Is it safe to drive at night in the Canadian Rockies?

Is it safe to drive at night in the Canadian Rockies?

4/20/2021 5:11:09 PM Never do this. I just got off the road in Revelstoke and am writing this after the most harrowing hour of driving along winding mountain roads in the dark with 4 semis tailgating me and oncoming semis blinding you with their headlights. The road lines are practically non-existent and you can’t see […]

Traveling with my bicycle on top of my car in Europe

Traveling with my bicycle on top of my car in Europe

12/15/2021 2:58:26 PM If you consider the trip using a passenger car typically sedan, estate/kombi or hatchback there is a no problem for you – the total height will be lower than big trucks or tall lorries. All bridges, tunnels etc. should be labelled with proper roadsigns. If you consider using MPV, SUV or van, […]

Which passports to use travelling between two countries of citizenship?

7/2/2014 10:38:04 AM Each country is basically free to set their own rules. Generally speaking, presenting the local passport when you are a citizen is the most practical course of action but it’s not like it would be some sort of overarching principle that applies to all countries in the world. In all likelihood, Denmark […]

Are there ferries from west coast of Turkey to Greece?

Are there ferries from west coast of Turkey to Greece?

4/6/2018 2:25:20 PM There are many ferries Turkey-Greece, which can be looked up on Ferrylines.com. The most common route is Bodrum-Kos, but many others exist. Must I register if I am not required to have a visa for entering Russia? 12/23/2015 8:40:16 AM As I remember, there are few different routes that you can take. […]

How portable are different UK bank notes across the UK?

8/17/2021 9:13:38 AM One other thing to consider is that, since covid, it is perfectly possible to not use bank notes at all. Practically everywhere will accept contactless payment. I live in the UK and do not carry cash at all now, have not used it for over a year. My COVID-19 vaccination card doesn't […]

My COVID-19 vaccination card doesn't have the date when the vaccine was administered. Is it ok if I write it in myself?

7/15/2021 6:56:06 AM Fill it out First, take a picture of it without the date, fill it out then take another picture of it with a date. This is for your own security. If they questioned you about it, tell the truth. Those guys will probably double-check it to the vaccination site or the doctor. […]

I'm an Indian married to a US citizen and live in the US. But my parents are not aware of this. How will this affect their visa application?

5/16/2020 7:55:43 AM The DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application does not ask for your marital status. It will ask the applicant if they have any immediate relatives in the US, for which they will answer Yes. It will then ask for your surname, given name, your relationship to the applicant (e.g. child), and your status […]

Must I register if I am not required to have a visa for entering Russia?

6/2/2015 11:18:48 AM There is a difference between a visa and registration in Russia. Visa provides the permission to enter the Russia, but the registration provides information about you and your route to the police. This practice comes from long time ago, and all the people in Russia must be registered somethere, including Russians themselves. […]

Is it possible to extend a tourist Schengen visa (12 more days)?

12/21/2016 9:36:14 AM There is no easy way to extend a Schengen visa. Article 33 of the Schengen Visa code only allows an extension if you cannot leave the Schengen area (force majeure) or you can provide “proof of serious personal reasons”. Otherwise you have to apply for another visa and you can only do […]

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