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Can I connect through the USA with liquid duty-free purchases?

1/7/2013 2:18:27 AM As you’re going from Terminal 5 to Terminal 1 you will need to re-clear security, and your duty free liquids will not be allowed through regardless of how they are packaged. Normally the solution to this would be to put the duty free in your checked luggage after clearing customs, but given […]

How to book entire compartments on French night trains?

4/21/2013 2:31:04 PM @mouviciel brought me on the right track … You can book the night train either via the dedicated website (only in French) or via the standard SNCF website, which is mutlilingual. If you want to have a private 6-berth compartment, you have to be a group of at least 4 travelers. If […]

Which are safe and unsafe regions in Iran?

6/10/2015 6:49:06 PM Iran is definitely a safe place to travel. As long as you do your homework and research a bit before going, you’ll be fine, even as an American. source – I travelled in Iran with my girlfriend last December. the tour company we used had a post about this here http://lilontravel.com/en/safety-in-iran-is-it-safe-to-travel-to-iran/ Forced […]

Is it safe and legal to sleep in my car in California (L.A. area)?

12/1/2018 8:58:34 PM I sleep in my truck in back since I have a camper shell a lot. I just started working and I can’t afford to drive home everyday. I have stayed quite a few times behind Jack in the Box off of Arch Road and HWY 99 in Stockton, CA Chevron Gas Station […]

Can you receive an Australian passport stamp if you ask?

1/20/2013 11:27:29 PM Just left Australia today (via Cairns) and asked the immigration officer to stamp my passport. I’m Australian and for the last few years they’ve only stamped Austalian passports on request. To my surprise, I was told that as of 1st Dec 2012, no more entry/exit stamps for anyone – Australian or foreign. […]

Are state boundaries a problem when using taxis in the USA?

11/15/2018 5:12:40 AM In the United States it would make more sense to hire a car or limo service for a long haul as opposed to a taxi. In the US, a rule of thumb would be to use taxis around town and car services for trips further than 30 miles. Concerning crossing state lines, […]

Forced layover in country for which you have no visa

7/26/2014 1:42:30 PM Depends on the country and situation. In some areas, stranded passengers are taken to a nearby hotel but are restricted to that hotel. I encountered this with a delayed flight in Asia. Fortunately my nationality allowed me visa free entry so I entered through the immigration line, the others were escorted direct […]

Where can I find guided tours of Australia by indigenous people?

Where can I find guided tours of Australia by indigenous people?

4/8/2013 3:14:23 AM There are many Aboriginal owned and operated tours throughout Australia, and also those who work closely with Indigenous operators who are non indigenous owned tour operators such as myself Adventure North Australia and The Bama Way Aboriginal Tours. We work with 3 Aboriginal owned and operated tours in Tropical North Queensland. Look […]

Someone else is booking international ticket for me using their credit or debit card. Do they need to be present physically at the time of check in?

Someone else is booking international ticket for me using their credit or debit card. Do they need to be present physically at the time of check in?

11/12/2013 6:28:44 AM I was stopped at Turkish airlines because my ticket was paid for by another person. I could not fly for the first time in my life. And yes, they have this rule on their website. And they send this information with the ticket. But moreover, they have the right to stop you […]

Which of these places in Papua New Guinea or the Solomon Islands would be the most accessible?

1/30/2013 2:35:24 AM So after talking to a friend in Port Moresby, it appears that: Alotau has daily flights from Port Moresby with Air Niugini or Airlines PNG Normandy Island, he reckons you may have to charter a boat from Alotau which defeats the point of accessibility Solomon Islands also fly from Port Moresby with […]

Should I avoid Shanghai because of N7H9?

4/6/2013 11:42:39 AM Anything on this is opinion. Here’s mine. As a relatively frequent China traveller I would happily enough go to Shanghai to ‘see the sights’ at present. I am seen as somewhat of a risk taker by friends BUT in fact I am just an engineer and so try to base my actions […]

Getting into a fully booked hotel?

6/9/2014 3:54:49 AM People don’t forget that been if they so have a room or two available, they will charge a premium for it. I mean 2x-5x the typical rate for the same night if booked in advance I have the highest elite status with Hilton, SPG, Marriott and Hyatt. I can almost always get […]

Can't check-in to a hotel because I am 18

6/1/2014 6:00:31 PM Assuming you truly are a responsible young adult… Contact the hotel manager directly, well in advance. Explain your situation. Demonstrate that you are a responsible young adult who is not going to wreck the place with a wild party or other crazy behavior. Be polite and courteous. Put yourself in the shoes […]

The using of VPN on iPhone in China

4/4/2013 8:58:13 AM I’ve been living in Shenzhen, China, for over a year, here’s my experience: VPN: I believe a safe choice now would be www.julyrush.com. It’s the one I’ve used the most and it works reasonably well. The most stable protocol is usually Cisco IPSec, since it seems that it’s the one with which […]

Getting on Eurostar at the wrong station

12/31/2012 6:07:13 PM I’m afraid not. Eurostar’s ticketing rules forbid this. From their FAQ: Can I board the Eurostar from a different station? (…) For journeys from the Continent to the UK, you will only be able to board the train from the station indicated on your ticket. Starting from the UK, if you have […]

What are the "short names" sometimes used by flight attendants?

6/29/2022 5:20:00 AM If you mean the short names that given to cabin crew members before each flight, such as “3L”, “R4”, “1L”, etc. then these are their positions. These positions are assigned before every flight (or series of flights done by the same crew in the same aircraft), these are the positions in each […]

On flying with a backpack with detachable shoulder and hip straps, when best to take them off

12/20/2015 4:59:28 PM I would only take off the straps if the pack flies as checked-in luggage and in that case I would put them in the pack. If so, you will need to do it before handing it in as the luggage drop off. If there is a security check before the drop off, […]

Where can I find the official Shenzen Special Economic Zone Tourism Visa details?

1/30/2015 8:38:20 AM This is it http://www.olinorwell.com/how-to-visit-china-without-a-visa-shenzhen-5-day-visa-from-hong-kong/ 5 day “visa on arrival” 落地签 (kind of) via walking across the Hong Kong border (I remember when I looked a few months ago) in Shenzhen at Futian border where you can exit HK, go upstairs and pay like 1000 RMB and get a 5 day visa. Not […]

Will one be refused entry on a full passport?

5/19/2014 12:42:43 PM What happens at a border when you need an additional stamp, but don’t have empty pages, or even no free space left? This depends on the entry procedures at the border. At almost all border posts, your passport has to be stamped; this stamp is later verified at multiple check points. This […]

Pick up full tank, return empty policy

3/27/2013 6:38:08 PM Rental car companies generally have 3 options when it comes to fuel. Some companies will only offer one, some two, some all three. Return at same level as when you rented. Normally this will involve you getting a “full” tank at pickup, and you have to return the car with a full […]

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