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Domestic flight in Australia, without passport

6/1/2013 7:35:59 PM Australia does not have any formal requirements around identification for flying on domestic flights, and there are no ID checks as you go through security as there are in many other countries (in fact, you can still enter most Australian airports “secure” areas even without a boarding pass). Most airlines do require […]

How to transport a robot on a flight?

3/22/2014 2:26:27 AM It’s not necessarily suspicious, but the airport staff are trained to look more closely at anything unusual. As you may suspect, a big device with wires and batteries will likely garner some additional attention. The best thing to do is to be prepared. Make sure that you’ve checked the airline’s list of […]

Secondhand weed smoke smell on luggage when traveling to Japan. Will it be a problem?

3/21/2019 12:28:17 PM It’s likely to be an inconvenience, but it’s unlikely to be a major problem. Cursory Customs checks including opening bags on arrival are common, but while the inspector is unlikely to notice any smell, they are on occasion (but not always) accompanied by drug dogs who may indeed pick up on the […]

What do I need to travel to London during the scheduled Brexit transition date?

1/19/2019 12:45:35 AM In the worst case, entering the UK with an EU passport might be a problem after March 29th, but it is hard to imagine why leaving would be a problem. The EU will let you in, because you have an Eu passport, and the UK would have no reason to hold you. […]

Caravan travels, the rough way

Caravan travels, the rough way

10/22/2013 8:23:54 AM The last trade route regularly used by camel caravans in Sahara is the Darb-el-arbain, or the forty days road, from Sudan to Egypt. The traded goods are the camels themselves. As recently as May 25, 2013, a TV documentary about this trade route has been broadcast by Arte, the German-French TV channel. […]

Is it possible to cross Switzerland without using a vignette?

Is it possible to cross Switzerland without using a vignette?

6/14/2019 6:38:47 AM It is totally possible to cross Switzerland without a vignette and avoiding motorways and expressways, as @jcaron mentioned. Swiss highways are indicated by green signs and are usually easy to spot. Ramps are clearly labeled before the approach. If you pay a little bit of attention you will easily be able to […]

Lesovo, Bulgaria to Hamzabeyli, Turkey with bike

9/8/2014 11:46:16 AM After actually trying it, I can now confirm that it is possible to cross the border both by foot and by bike. Plan some time, there are a total of 6 checkpoints (two passport controls and one custom check at each side of the border), so even with almost no traffic, it […]

Schengen Visa Refusal: Justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay was not reliable

4/1/2016 5:49:34 AM Table of Contents Visa Refusal and Reliability of ApplicantImpacts Arising From HistoryCredibility of EvidenceLack of Evidence or Poor Evidence QualityForged or Counterfeit DocumentsWhat can I do now?Can I send a letter of protest?Can I appeal?None of these apply to youRelated articlesInternet Resources Visa Refusal and Reliability of Applicant When a Schengen refusal […]

Factors to consider when travelling by car with a 1.5 year old baby in Europe?

5/18/2013 8:50:48 AM When your child is still a baby, you can still travel like you traveled before. Babies sleep in the most awkward positions. When the children hit the toddler phase, traveling gets complicated where the afternoon nap can complicate things. If your child still regularly takes a nap, doing a continuous road trip […]

Returning after being removed from UK

3/12/2014 10:33:24 AM You have summarized the situation quite well in your last sentence. If you have been denied entry to the UK, the UK authorities recommend that you apply for a tourist visa in advance, even if you usually don’t need a visa to visit the UK as a tourist. However, even if a […]

Do I need a passport for a few days emergency visit to Canada?

10/29/2018 2:15:12 AM If your father is in or near Toronto, and if you renewed your Texas drivers license recently and it is RealID compliant (it has a gold star on it), you’ll be able to fly from Texas to Buffalo, New York; then rent a car (make sure they know you’re going to Canada) […]

How much extra time should I reserve to enter the US from Canada with the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel Bus as a European VWP citizen?

3/11/2014 1:47:43 PM Why not just book the entire trip from the Greyhound.ca/com site, including the border crossing itself? Doing this with the same company gives you a guarantee of through-transportation. They understand, and schedule around, the length of time it takes to enter the USA at the border; however if you were unfortunately detained […]

Two passport of the same person in India

Two passport of the same person in India

9/4/2016 10:47:02 PM The only thing related to travelling in your question is one statement if I modify it into this: Is it illegal to travel to the USA as an Indian citizen who holds two passports? And the answer is: It is not, it is absolutely fine. To be on the least-complicated side, you […]

How safe is northeast India?

6/5/2013 4:14:55 PM I found this thread of interest as I am a tour operator based in Northeast India. I would say, as a foreigner you are very safe in the region. We routinely receive guests who come from all around the world and till now, I can assure you our guests have not had […]

Is there any kind of car museum anywhere in Okinawa?

8/17/2016 5:25:05 PM Most of the American Cars have been scrapped since Reversion to Japan 1975, since left hand driving cars were a little bit harder to drive on the left-hand side of the road and shipping of American Cars were nearly prohibited. Nothing could be shipped newer than a 1973 American car in 1988. […]

Is it normal to walk around an (American) hotel in pajamas?

6/3/2018 8:51:59 AM The line between sleepwear and very casual day wear is pretty fuzzy; frequent travelers may find it convenient to carry sleepwear that can pass as casual clothing. (For example, while I (female) normally sleep in a T shirt like top, when traveling I sleep in a longer nightshirt that looks very much […]

"There's been a change in your itinerary" – Why are the flights now longer?

9/20/2018 6:55:59 PM The accepted answer is incorrect. We have slot controls at only a few U.S. airports, and neither LAX nor IAD is one. The answer is that airlines adjust schedules all the time. That’s a big increase but not unprecedented. There are so many interconnected factors at play that it’s nearly impossible to […]

Should I always keep my passport with me while travelling?

6/8/2013 2:29:06 AM Knowing where your local consulate/embassy is located would be helpful. In Singapore, both the American embassy and Australian high commission are located along Nassim Road, quite close to the Botanical Gardens. If you’re from an EU country, knowing where one of the EU embassies are located would be helpful as based on […]

"Circular" hiking trails in Iceland?

3/10/2014 4:21:08 AM It seems that most documented Icelandic hikes are one way because of the ring road – you’ll end up somewhere else on the main road after four days walk. This hiking map looks like it would give some roll-your-own circular routes if you’re interested in the well-pathed areas like the south. Your […]

Why is the food so bad on airplanes?

11/5/2014 2:39:35 PM The premise of this question is false. Airplane food is good on good airlines (many Asian airlines; Qantas) and bad on bad airlines (all US airlines, some European airlines). Whenever I fly Singapore Air (SQ), I look forward eagerly to the food. Even on economy class, they give you a fancy menu […]

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