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Refused boarding to New Zealand because I couldn't demonstrate I'm an NZ citizen. What are my options?

10/31/2017 3:32:25 AM As is evident with the recent case of the Australian deputy prime minister, it is possible to renounce your New Zealand citizenship. Therefore, even though a New Zealand birth certificate may provide a strong suggestion that your daughter still holds this citizenship it is not proof. For example, she could have renounced […]

Since New York doesn't have a residential parking permit system, can a tourist park in Manhattan for free?

Since New York doesn't have a residential parking permit system, can a tourist park in Manhattan for free?

2/16/2020 10:32:09 PM While the other answers correctly mention that the Alternate Side Parking rules are difficult and arcane, there is no longer the need to actually understand them as a tourist. Instead, you can use one of the online ASP maps to find streets which you can use for free parking at any given […]

Overstaying ESTA Visa waiver in the US

9/15/2014 3:52:22 AM Overstaying your visa duration is definitely a frowned upon offence and can damage your chances of being allowed reentry into the United States. Whilst doing the visa wizard on the immigration visa website one of the questions is: “Have you ever overstayed a visa, even by one day?” The United States takes […]

Flying Ryanair from Germany, how do I check in for a flight if my passport was stolen?

12/19/2016 1:33:29 PM Not an answer from laws, but from experience: My Spanish ID expired while in Germany and travelling with Ryanair. The embassy made a safe-conduct for my trip and Ryanair did have no problem letting me in the flight with that. I read somewhere that under EU law you need a valid ID, […]

Can you enter the departures area without a boarding pass at London Heathrow airport?

3/5/2013 9:21:05 PM As far as I know, it is not possible in the United Kingdom. If anything, even if you could escort her through security screening, you would not be permitted beyond passport control without a boarding pass for a departing flight. A potential workaround is to purchase a refundable ticket for a flight […]

Driving through Croatia: can someone tell me where I took this photo?

Driving through Croatia: can someone tell me where I took this photo?

11/15/2016 4:09:36 PM On the E65 interchange north of Stupica… Public huts to stay overnight around UK Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

How to dress suitably for Jungfrau mountain sightseeing trip?

8/11/2018 7:52:45 PM Some great advice here. The only things I think are worth adding are: It’s not just about how warm your clothes are, dressing in layers would be highly recommended. It gives you a full range of flexibility for all weathers. And each layer deals with a different issue (sweat, insulation, protection from […]

Where to sleep in the Salar of Uyuni?

Where to sleep in the Salar of Uyuni?

3/5/2013 9:15:24 PM Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s many options in Uyuni for accommodation. I slept in the same place Peter mentions, and I was honestly anxious when it began to get colder and colder outside. The ‘common area’ was fine though, the tour guides (a really nice couple) gave us some sleeping bags and […]

Public huts to stay overnight around UK

Public huts to stay overnight around UK

10/19/2016 4:01:14 PM These are known as bothies. A bothy is a basic shelter, usually in a remote location. They are unlocked, and available for anyone to use, free of charge. There are many different styles and sizes of bothies. A lot of them are old cottages, others are purpose-built wooden huts. Guirdil bothy, on […]

Schengen visa in almost full passport

6/13/2017 2:54:49 AM VFS staff at the Dutch counter in Singapore told me that I needed pages to face each other “as per Schengen rules”, even though their own website as well as the official Schengen code only mention the need for two empty Visa pages (no specific order). Annoyed and short of time, I […]

Driving from Melbourne to Sydney on the Hume Highway, where should we stop for the night?

3/11/2013 5:00:16 AM I’d stop in Albury then Goulburn both about 3.5 hours drive and on the Hume Highway. I’ve visited both and Albury has some nice parks and if you’re onto big things Goulburn has the Big Merino.* Can go to Germany on all-year tires in winter? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

What does this British road sign mean?

What does this British road sign mean?

9/14/2021 4:58:16 PM Nobody here has commented on the significance of the red lights yet, which are fairly key to the meaning. The sign is informing that the motorway is closed. The traditional way to do this was to flash the red lights on the sign at the entrance to the motorway, while leaving it […]

Where can I see turtles hatching or laying in southern or south-western Sri Lanka in late March?

11/11/2013 9:27:41 AM Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) Sri Lanka is a non-Government organisation. The TCP website indicates volunteers would be placed at Kosgoda, Kalpitiya or Rekawa. Of these, Kosgoda and Rekawa are in the Southern Province. The Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project offers tours of thier project for 400 rupees. East of Galle at Habaraduwa, […]

How to organize prescription medicine for an extended (>3 months) travel in Australia and New Zealand?

9/22/2016 12:04:26 PM So I’ve sort of been in your situation. I’ve needed more than 3 months supply of medication (heart/blood pressure and more) as a New Zealand citizen living in the UK (before a trip to South America and before a trip overland Asia). I’ve also needed several months supply as a NZ citizen […]

Can go to Germany on all-year tires in winter?

8/20/2013 5:07:14 PM To be clear, the German regulation states that M+S tires must be used in “wintry conditions”. All-season tires without the M+S symbol do not qualify for wintry conditions. In most cases, tires described as all-season, multi-season or “universal all-year” are appropriate for everything but wintry conditions and so technically speaking they are […]

How to buy duty free other than at the airport?

1/6/2017 2:37:29 PM Well there is one way to get duty free products at places other than the airports. The most easiest and cost-effective way is finding the right traveller to get it for you who is not going to use the duty free allowance he has. Now this sounds a bit off, but actually […]

Getting a foreign prescription for a prescription drug filled in the US

9/9/2016 3:15:01 PM First, it is unlikely that you will find any US pharmacy that is willing fill a foreign prescription. I would not count on it. (Apparently this depends on state rules, so you might want to google "[state] pharmacy fill foreign prescription" or try asking your nearest consulate if they know any.) From […]

Are US visa applications still being processed under a partial government shutdown?

10/1/2013 2:40:57 PM This is from a law firm’s news letter: Fee-Paying Services As a fee-based agency, USCIS will continue to accept and process applications and petitions. However, we expect there to be delays in processing, as some support staff may be furloughed and USCIS depends on non-essential agencies for services. E-Verify will be shut […]

Why do I need to report to the police when I visit Indonesia?

6/21/2017 7:11:33 AM Why should I report to the police? They just want to record the data, so if something bad happen (earthquake, volcanic eruption, etc) they will know who is missing. This is also applied if police or authorities demand data for investigation (terrorism or illegal foreigner) What do I need to tell them? […]

Can a returning US citizen elect not to use the automated passport kiosks?

2/9/2020 12:50:40 PM Yes, they are most definitely optional, it’s in the CBP internal site: APC kiosks are only intended to facilitate processing entering the United States. There is no requirement that you must use them. If you do not wish to use them, you should inform the Airport Official or CBP Officer directing the […]

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