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Can a someone with a tourist visa import a caravan or motorhome into New Zealand?

6/30/2017 7:44:04 AM I agree with the above, LHD vehicle would probably have some issues. I was able to take my caravan from Aus over to NZ pretty easily. For anyone else who stumbles onto this post I found this article pretty helpful before making the decision to ship the caravan overseas – http://www.willship.com.au/prepare-shipping-caravan-abroad/ What […]

Hitchhike from Montreal to San Francisco

Hitchhike from Montreal to San Francisco

9/11/2016 7:25:35 AM I’ve actually hitchhiked tens of thousands of miles across North America, and while I haven’t done any in the past few years (so things may have changed a little) I think it’s certainly possible to do this in under two weeks. I’ve gone from Massachusetts to California in six days, for instance. […]

Tipping for takeout food in the USA

9/30/2017 8:31:54 AM The server usually packages and bags the meal, as well as checks you out. This is time they could be earning tips at the table. I always tip at least a couple of dollars. However, fast food restaurants are jumping on the bandwagon with a push for tips. I do not tip […]

What is the purpose of the seats in the front of the bus in Vitória, Brazil?

What is the purpose of the seats in the front of the bus in Vitória, Brazil?

6/25/2014 4:23:59 PM I’d put it differently. Let’s say that there aren’t any places to sit between the front door and the turnstile. This way, there is less room for people to stay before paying, which is a process that takes time. If there is a line, people will take longer to get in the […]

Visiting girlfriend in the USA

9/4/2019 4:18:02 PM You’ll be flying on an ESTA if you’re a UK citizen. “Visiting friends and relations” is a standard category of visitor. The fact that you might at some point in the future have a marriage relationship is not at this stage an issue and I really don’t see why it should be […]

Is an open-ended ticket more practical than a one-way ticket for touring China?

Is an open-ended ticket more practical than a one-way ticket for touring China?

4/11/2015 2:51:24 AM If you only want to buy a one-way ticket to China and worry about getting the other one-way ticket when you want to leave, buy both tickets now, but have the return trip be refundable. Then, when you get to China, you can show proof of onward travel at immigration, and then […]

Can my US passport be denied if I lost it more than three times?

9/18/2016 10:55:07 AM While I know we dislike link only answers but do we really want to reproduce the relevant, lengthy sections of the US Code of Federal Regulations here? If not, then 22 CFR 51.60 – Denial and restriction of passports is the answer. (The main reason I wrote this one is because Michael […]

When should I bow in Taiwan?

5/21/2015 6:38:34 AM For daily greeting, it’s great to wave hands and smile to others. Also, you can shake hands if it’s the first time to meet people in Taiwan. We don’t bow to others, even if you’re in temple. However, try being yourself in Taiwan. It’s great to feel as you’re at home. 🙂 […]

What is this arch-and-tower near a road?

7/2/2019 12:48:22 PM It’s the Azadi Tower in Tehran, Iran. You can easily use the Google image search (just drag & drop the file into the browser window when you have it open), which will show many results for such a clear picture. My mom's return ticket is 3 days after I-94 expires Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

What is valid ID for domestic flights in India?

9/6/2014 10:06:42 AM Many airlines provide a list of accepted ID cards and, as far as I remember, the Post Office card is not explicitly mentioned by any one of them. However, its the airport security (CISF) which checks the ID and not the airlines. Also, there is some variation in the list of acceptable […]

Having a pleasant dining experience in a hotel with a baby?

Having a pleasant dining experience in a hotel with a baby?

4/9/2015 6:19:28 AM In general, most restaurants in Paris will accept childs/babies with no particular issues, except maybe in the expensive ones. A good way to check the restaurant acceptance is to ask for a ‘siège enfant’ (child seat), many restaurants have one or two ready for customers. If you intend to keep your baby […]

Where is exactly the place of Winterfell from Game of Thrones?

Where is exactly the place of Winterfell from Game of Thrones?

4/2/2015 7:32:19 PM Winterfell was actually filmed in two locations, Castle Ward in Northern Ireland for the majority of the filming, and Doune Castle in Scotland for the pilot episode. It’s only an hour’s drive south east from Belfast. There aren’t any other useful ways to get there other than the tours themselves. Caught speeding […]

My mom's return ticket is 3 days after I-94 expires

6/10/2019 7:19:17 PM (This was originally a comment but I am turning it into an answer at the suggestion of @R..) If your mother applies for a visa extension before her visa expires, she is able to stay while she awaits the decision for “a period of up to 240 days”. She can file online […]

Computer geek tourist attractions in the San Francisco Bay Area & Silicon Valley?

11/12/2015 4:01:30 PM The only attraction on the Wharf worth seeing: the Musée Mécanique. (And it’s free!) Host telling me to cancel my booking in exchange for a discount? 7/21/2014 3:21:40 AM Silicon Valley Guide has a listing of attractions. The guide is targeted towards tech-enthusiasts visiting Silicon Valley. It has a nice map which […]

Crossing borders for a couple hours inside the Schengen area with a group of children

4/23/2014 11:04:22 AM According to the official EU website: In addition to their own valid passport or ID card, all children travelling: alone; or with adults who are not their legal guardian; or with only one parent may need an extra (official) document signed by their parents, second parent or legal guardian(s) authorising them to […]

Could I be denied entry into Ireland due to medical and police situations during a previous UK visit?

5/27/2019 8:41:47 PM I don’t see this as an unusual situation at all. Nothing that you have described in your London visit would be likely to cause you difficulty in reentering the United Kingdom. Britain and Ireland do not really “share a common immigration system” but the two countries do take part in the Common […]

Caught speeding in New Zealand

3/26/2015 10:03:16 PM There are a few issues here: New Zealand also uses a demerit point system for driving offences, though the scale is different than in the UK. If you receive 100 points in a two year period, your license will be suspended (disqualified) for three months. This only applies in New Zealand, though; […]

Host telling me to cancel my booking in exchange for a discount?

7/23/2019 11:37:18 AM The person who has contacted you as “the host” may not be who they say they are. They could be a junior employee who is able to slip you the key to an unbooked room, while pocketing your reservation fee. They could even be a scammer totally unconnected to the accommodation who […]

Leaving Canada – sole parent with child consent

4/20/2014 5:24:02 PM Yes, it is a requirement and is usually checked by immigration, much before you get to the crossing point. My wife had to do it several times and its a quite simply and fast process. We used a letter provided by the Government of Canada site and had brought it to city […]

Crossing US border with music files I'm legally allowed to possess

5/27/2019 10:58:14 AM Theoretically, custom officials have the right to inspect your storage devices for illegal content. I wouldn’t worry about files that you made yourself, but files coming from the Internet (or from your acquaintances who could’ve also put the files they shared with you on the Internet or gotten them from there in […]

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