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Must I leave the Schengen Area to start a new 6 month period as a Canadian?

10/26/2013 6:17:04 PM My initial answer might be incorrect as of October 18, 2013, see About Schengen 90/180 rule. Under the new rules, the travel you were planning is not possible anymore as you would need to stay out of the Schengen area for three months to be able to get another three-month stay. Reading […]

Keeping men's razor blades sharp for traveling

Keeping men's razor blades sharp for traveling

5/5/2017 4:31:30 PM They will probably last longer in a ziplock bag with a packet of moisture absorbant. Those come often with bags and stuff that is sensitive to moisture which is probably why your blades oxidize. Mine have almost never gone bad (even stored for 6 months or so in a travel pouch) since […]

Can a group of people become a travel agent, with the purpose to get access to direct acess to professional travel resources?

11/18/2013 6:16:03 PM Is it possible? Depends on the legislation of the country you are living in. Get into contact with professional associations, chamber of commerce, or even a ministry like the “SPF Economie, PME, classes moyennes” in Belgium. Does it makes sense No. If your aim is to make sense out of the airfares, […]

Inter-country one-way car rental in Europe?

Inter-country one-way car rental in Europe?

7/9/2016 6:39:54 PM Hertz lists cars that need to be returned to the origin country, and if you rent one of those they waive the one way fee. The website listing such deals for europe is http://www.hertz-transfer.eu/. Post Rental Update: I found it hard to call and reserve a vehicle this way: it has to […]

Halal Restaurants in Seoul South Korea

1/6/2014 7:59:22 AM Usmania International Restaurant Usmania is a Pakistani restaurant expressing authentic Pakistani taste in both its interior and food. The menu features about a hundred dishes, ranging from whole wheat bread, lamb, beef or chicken, but does not offer any pork dishes or alcoholic beverages, which are prohibited by the Koran. Inside the […]

What is the purpose of hook turns?

What is the purpose of hook turns?

8/20/2018 6:44:30 AM The reason is ‘trams’. Right turn movements requiring dedicated phases/filter turns tend to delay tram throughput. By having hook turns, intersection can simply be managed in two simple phases increasing efficient for trams. How does using the sauna in the Finnair business class lounge in Helsinki work? 4/5/2017 12:07:07 AM This would […]

How to redeem an American Airlines voucher?

How to redeem an American Airlines voucher?

2/7/2017 6:57:25 PM Unbelievable. They are stone-aged. Have to call. it then takes 12 days. Yes. Must mail the voucher back to AA. You also have to write the flight, date, booking code o the envelope, or they wont credit the voucher. Where can I purchase anti venoms? 11/2/2016 9:28:57 AM I just called as […]

How does using the sauna in the Finnair business class lounge in Helsinki work?

12/18/2018 2:48:09 PM Update December 2018 The Sauna is currently closed, as part of the wider Finnair non-Schengen lounge refurbishment. Lounge staff tell me it’ll re-open lovely and refreshed in the spring There really is a sauna in the lounge! It’s only in the non-Schengen lounge. It’s somewhat hidden, tucked away in the middle of […]

Do I need to supply 3 months salary slips for Schengen visa application?

3/19/2013 3:26:46 PM It seems like Schengen tourist visa may vary based on where you are applying. When I applied for visa I was only asked proof of sufficient funds and an employment letter. It would be to logical to assume all you need is to prove that you have enough money. Of course you […]

I need to fly between two European countries once a month. What is the cheapest way to do it?

I need to fly between two European countries once a month. What is the cheapest way to do it?

1/16/2018 9:48:10 AM KLM now offers what they call “flight bundles”, which allow you to prebuy a number of undated tickets for the same passenger and city pair within Europe and set the dates as needed when needed (with some restrictions no doubt). https://flightbundle.klm.com/en?WT.ac=HPN_trigger_flightbundle I’ve heard of some US airlines having similar deals in the […]

Where can I purchase anti venoms?

11/11/2013 6:13:32 PM From the quick Google search you can buy Antivenom from Red Cross, or you can look at Survivalist Boards thread on the same subject, which lists quite a few others including Emidicinehealth. Travelling without a visa after passport was stolen Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Do I need to have an electrical converter when traveling to Sao Paulo/Brazil?

Do I need to have an electrical converter when traveling to Sao Paulo/Brazil?

4/25/2017 7:09:55 PM I’ve needed this adaptor in Sao Paulo, for: Laptop power supply (works both with 110V/220V, schuko plug) Hair dryer (220V/16A, schuko plug) The outlets were 220V but the outlet pins were too thin for the schuko plug. You can find the adaptor around in “materiais de construção” shops. What is the cheapest […]

European citizen visiting Cuba while in US?

11/14/2017 5:16:51 PM I agree with Calchas, you should definitely be careful. I live in the U.S. (visitor visa), have a European passport and just came back from Cuba. I was pretty concerned about this as well, so here my experience: Flying to Cuba was not a problem at all, you just need to buy […]

Travelling without a visa after passport was stolen

11/7/2013 10:20:58 PM My understanding is that, since you have entered Schengen legally with a valid visa, you may continue to stay in Schengen; and because there are no border controls within Schengen, you may also continue to travel within Schengen. You will definitely want to carry your passport, visa and police report copies though, […]

US gave me Visa Waiver stamp rather than stamp on Visa

2/12/2017 4:35:01 AM Check here what admission class you got (WT or J1). If it says J1, don’t worry – the electronic record is superior to the passport stamp. If it says WT, however, you must get it fixed immediately by going to a deferred inspection site, a list of which can be found here. […]

What is the cheapest way to go from Lyon (France) to Milan (Italy)?

4/26/2013 5:01:36 PM Take the bus. Idbus has three connections per day. It takes 8 1/2 hours and the price is 29 or 39 EUR, depending on the departure time . Alternatively, you can also have a look at Eurolines. The train is a bit faster, but also more expensive. For the day you mention, […]

Can I travel to Canada with valid visa on old/expired passport?

4/10/2017 5:10:32 AM If you have a valid Canadian visa that was placed inside of a previously valid passport or other travel document that has since expired, and you also have a new/renewed passport or travel document from the same country with the same identification number (e.g., the same passport ID number), you can usually […]

What can I expect when bringing in my netbook to China?

3/9/2013 10:55:52 PM I’ve carried a laptop into Shanghai probably 20 times by now. Never have they opened a single bag or even known I was carrying it. Only once has customs shown any interest in our baggage and that was long ago–I was wheeling out a cart piled with 4 suitcases (but no carryons) […]

After passing through immigration at the airport, is it possible to cancel the stamp and go back?

3/5/2013 10:56:34 PM The actual process would depend on your location and passport, but you can of course in principle be stamped back in. You’d have technically left the country which stamped you out. Not departing, for whatever reason, would require you to, technically, enter the country again, with all due consequences. You might have […]

How to open a bank account in the US as a foreign traveler?

6/14/2017 7:59:18 PM OK, here’s the deal. Through TD Bank you can open an account very easily in the US. You don’t need a SSN. If you maintain a $100 minimum balance, there’s no charge on the account. I didn’t have a pleasant experience with Walmart or Bluebird, their customer service is clueless. The TD […]

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