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What happens if you swab positive for a drug sample at Canadian airports even if you don’t have anything on you?

12/14/2018 2:59:06 PM Domestic travel: Swabbing is primarily for explosive residue. With the changing laws, swabbing for drugs at the terminal entrance would not be practical. International travel into Canada: Perhaps nothing or you can be denied entry under the suspicion that you will use drugs in the country. If you can find it, there […]

Amtrak shared roomettes — am I allowed to sell the unused bed to another traveller?

8/17/2017 2:53:38 PM It is technically possible to arrange some sort of shared room when on board. Getting a conductor to actually do it is a different story. What you would need to do is find your companion, and have them book an “Open Sleeper” ticket; it shouldn’t have any additional costs with it. It […]

Can a child still visit the cockpit during flight?

8/3/2016 5:36:58 PM You can still go in the cockpit. I know this for a fact because my kids went inside a Southwest 737 cockpit last year, when one of the flight attendants took notice of their interest in airplanes. However, this was on the ground, before takeoff. Why do passports expire? 12/14/2018 4:30:30 PM […]

What is the reciprocity fee for US citizens entering Argentina?

What is the reciprocity fee for US citizens entering Argentina?

11/24/2016 2:58:00 AM The US$160 rate was set by Regulation 903/2014. From The Embassy of Argentina in United States of America: Do I need to get a transit visa to explore London during a layover? 11/17/2016 7:17:57 PM As of 2016, the reciprocity fee is suspended for US passport holders. That is, there is no […]

Is there a centralised website for bus travel in Brazil?

6/12/2014 9:01:27 PM We recently added a lot of routes from Brazil here at Busbud. You can travel across Brazil by booking bus tickets via our platform. You can compare companies, prices and schedules, some of these trips are very long, 50 hours for Sao Paulo – Fortaleza! The Brazilian Gringo will give you more […]

Why do passports expire?

2/18/2017 8:10:53 AM The main motivation for passports to have an expiry date is to minimize identity fraud. Not all immigration authorities are able to take extra identity check measures, and if passports expire in a reasonable amount of time, chances of identity fraud such as travelling on stolen passports will decrease. Another reason is […]

Where can I visit former Nazi camps and prisons in Europe?

3/7/2013 7:18:36 AM In the Netherlands the former camp Westerbork is now a memorial/museum. There are other memorials at the former camp Amersfoort, I think at Vught, and at several relevant places (like the execution grounds at Waalsdorper plain near the Hague where hundreds were brought from prisons to be shot). What do I need […]

Do I need to get a transit visa to explore London during a layover?

11/12/2012 5:44:17 AM 1) You don’t have to apply for a transit visa if you are eligible for a Transit Without Visa (TWOV) concession. The rules for TWOV are outlined here: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/carriers/ukvisarequirements.pdf Indian citizens may not TWOV in general. However, it looks like you meet the following exception: TWOV is a concession which does not […]

Dress for First Class?

7/19/2018 7:08:07 PM I have noticed most passengers in first class are frequently well-dressed: if they are wearing corporate business attire, or casual, they are wearing high-quality clothes in good condition. But yes, there are often people dressed like slobs there too, but usually folks there take pride in their appearance. From the times I’ve […]

Can you travel to Canada by road with an expired US passport?

3/13/2018 6:21:36 PM This is an old question, but I just traveled to Canada with a friend who had an expired passport, and we had no issues whatsoever. My friend’s passport expired in January 2018, and our trip was in March 2018. We went on a 2-day trip from Detroit to Toronto. Entering Canada, we […]

Can I enter the USA as a visitor, while I wait for an H1-B visa?

11/6/2012 5:18:14 AM Yes, you can – the pending H1-B application does not impact your ability to use the VWP program at all. As with anyone using VWP you will need to obtain an ESTA in advance of your trip. The only real complication is that you can not change from VWP to H1-B status […]

What do I need if I want to travel from USA to Mexico with a rental car?

7/12/2013 5:38:47 AM If a rental car is impounded, the owner of the car, which is the rental company, must show up in person to claim it. Since most rental companies don’t have an agent in Mexico to claim the car this is a problem and the rental companies who don’t have an agent won’t […]

What is the real legal status of an airport transit area?

6/27/2014 11:58:30 AM The very existence of an airport transit area is a direct result of the country’s laws. What can or cannot happen is entirely up to that country. Even immigration regulations (including regulations allowing transit without visas under certain conditions) fully apply. So, to the extent that local law allows it (if the […]

Best way from Central Rotterdam to Europoort

2/24/2013 12:59:43 AM The best option would be if you could get a ride from someone at the conference, but as you mention a few drinks after I’m not sure if there will be someone willing to drive. Other options to get from the Maassilo to the Europoort P&O ferry terminal are quite limited. The […]

US Visa Waiver Program 90 day rule for US stopovers

3/8/2016 6:07:05 AM You were not “making a short trip to Canada.” You left the USA on August 28th and didn’t (plan to) return until November 9th. In other words, you left the USA for nearly 11 weeks, which is an eternity compared to the three hours, four days, four days and twelve days you […]

What's going to happen to my booked AirBerlin flight now that they've gone bankrupt?

8/30/2017 11:13:11 AM Well, just as I assumed, Air Berlin have cancelled most of their North American routes effective October 1st, which means that my flight back is not going to be operated by Air Berlin. I already called my credit card company, and they promised that I’ll be issued a refund if the flight […]

What does a CouchSurfing host expect from their guests?

2/13/2014 4:35:32 AM My wife and I have hosted many people from many countries. We give them a nice bed, their own room, usually entertain them and, almost always, breakfast as well. We are experiencing an increasing number of guests who don’t even make a gesture of thanks. When we joined we understood that there […]

Seeing polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba in spring?

2/24/2013 12:08:25 AM Observing polar bears in Churchill is kind of like going on safari – the odds of seeing the animals aren’t guaranteed, so your best bet is to catch them during periods of migration. While I’ve never been during April, I hear because it’s between mating and hibernation tour guides try not to […]

What's a cheap ski location to reach from Amsterdam (Netherlands)?

What's a cheap ski location to reach from Amsterdam (Netherlands)?

8/27/2014 9:41:02 AM There are tour operators that organize ski weekends — leave friday evening and drive during the night (sleep in touring car), ski on saturday, sleep in apartment or hotel, ski on sunday, drive back the night after (sleep in touring car again). Price usually includes a pass for all ski lifts. I […]

How fast may you drive on the Autobahn?

7/23/2018 8:56:20 PM There is always a speed limit: You are never allowed to drive faster than is safe according to road and weather conditions, traffic, your abilities, and your car’s ability. I remember two very expensive cars in two weeks being written off because they didn’t stay on the road at 270 km/h (170 […]

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