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Best way for U.S. citizen to obtain China visa while in Europe?

1/24/2012 4:21:05 PM You can also send it back to an agent in the US, such as US-China Chamber of Commerce to do the visa as long as your passport shows that you are not inside China, i.e., exit stamps. Using a reliable agent will eliminate a lot of uncertainties, and you do not need […]

Does intra-Schengen removal count as deportation or removal from any country?

10/22/2018 10:42:16 AM I tried finding out anything on the local government websites but even in Swedish it is hard to find them using any specific words. These border controls are designed to make immigrants apply for asylum on the spot or return to the country they come from. Sweden as a country is not […]

Finding Twin rooms

4/23/2014 5:47:49 AM Many hotels don’t follow the classification. I usually call and look at pictures to make sure I know the room type I want at check-in. Some hotels allow cancellation before 6 PM at the day of check-in – so you can show up – check the rooms and still cancel if you […]

Name this church in Moscow, please?

8/5/2011 3:40:10 PM Here’s my guess… Trinity Church, in Serebryaniki Source: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/6837647 (translation) Irkutsk to Ulaanbaatar by train or bus? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Is it possible to take a photo of Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) from an airplane window?

Is it possible to take a photo of Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) from an airplane window?

10/19/2018 8:41:41 AM There is something wrong with the lighting in the first picture (well, several somethings): the hand is illuminated from the outside, and clearly in shadow on the part facing the inside of the plane – and the plane’s interior is also not illuminated by the sun. This contrasts with the window border, […]

Irkutsk to Ulaanbaatar by train or bus?

12/13/2012 4:57:41 PM Apparently the bus from Ulan Ude to Ulaanbaatar is about 8 hours. For some reason, when you travel by train, the border controls alone take 9 hours. I never really quite figured out why it took so long and bus passengers don’t seem to suffer this. So a train to Ulan Ude […]

What are the Jordanian visa rules for travellers entering from Israel?

8/29/2011 6:53:00 PM Here are my notes from July 2002: The Jordanian Embassy in Tel Aviv is located on the tenth floor of the highrise “Beit Oz” (home of Oz Investments Ltd) at 14 Abba Hillel Silver Street, phone 03-751-7722. Single-entry, 3-month visas are 88 shekels for all nationalities and NIS 168 gets you a […]

Language used at passport control in Frankfurt international airport

9/14/2018 2:32:53 PM I just came back from Europe. The only place the officers didn’t talk in English as soon as I got to them was in Spain, though they’d probably speak in English if i asked them to. So i think you’ll be ok. At Frankfurt airport, every officer, security and shop i’ve been, […]

What exactly is a marshrutka (маршрутка)?

What exactly is a marshrutka (маршрутка)?

9/14/2019 4:14:04 PM In addition to other answers, some points that are specific to Nizhny Novgorod (I live in Nizhny myself). Firstly, in many Russian cities the marshrutkas are small minibuses like in alamar’s answer (basically, GAZelles). But in Nizhny much more common are PAZ buses. They are larger and allow for standing passangers. Secondly, […]

In the Loire Valley, are there any "arty" caves that can be visited?

In the Loire Valley, are there any "arty" caves that can be visited?

4/22/2012 2:21:47 PM There are a number of caves in the Loire Valley which have sculpted walls, as well as caves which serve as artists’ studios. The Hélice Terrestre, which you mention, is superb, and Philip Cormand’s sculptures in Bouvet-Ladubay, are, as you say, great. You can see considerably more of Cormand’s work in the […]

What's the cheapest way to call China from the US with an AT&T cell phone?

What's the cheapest way to call China from the US with an AT&T cell phone?

1/23/2015 2:17:36 AM My suggestion would be to use the Betamax comparison website. Right now you can call Chinese mobile numbers for as low as 0.2 cents per minute with Cheapvoip.com. Ignore the “free” call offers as they are usually equivalent to a subscription. If you use their callback service you don’t even need an […]

Differences between China Southern and Cathay Pacific

5/5/2012 2:35:46 PM From personal experience Cathay Pacific is much better than China Southern. Service is more polite, food looks much better (i never eat food on airplains so i cant say anything about it’s taste) and seats are way better. Skytrax ratings: Cathay Pacific China Southern Accommodation search engine that allows setting an approximate […]

Are there prepaid mobile data plans in China?

8/11/2011 6:06:02 AM In many of the big cities you will find department stores that are dedicated to selling electronics equipment. This is the place to buy your plan. The reason is that most of the booths are manned by young people and you are more likely to find someone who can speak English. You […]

My mother was a refused a UK visa due to her previous visa application containing an erroneous statement. What are my options?

7/3/2018 5:06:27 AM Your mother has got herself into something of a pickle. UK immigration appear to have declarations from her saying she is retired, and that she has no offspring. Now, she’s applying for a visa with both those declarations apparently in error. This casts serious doubt on her credibility, and overcoming that doubt […]

What is the best time to see the Lavender in France?

5/20/2013 9:11:41 PM This will be too late for the original poster but here is a map. Apparently, in many places the flowers are already gone by the end of July. I would say that the best period is the beginning of July. It’s also the time when lavender honey is collected. I never attended […]

Accommodation search engine that allows setting an approximate price range without a date?

8/1/2011 8:45:15 PM Google Maps shows average price of many hotels in search result. Also the recently released Google Hotel Finder (with experiment/beta badge) helps a lot to specify price range and searching area. I think it is one of the best tools publicly available out there. Entertaining family stopovers on a driving trip from […]

Is it cheaper to book excursions locally for South Africa?

8/6/2011 2:08:59 PM As someone who has lived there and revisited it as a tourist – yes, yes it can be. Sometimes. The whole point of an international broker is to make it easier for you though – and you don’t have to deal with problems on the ground, as you may have found in […]

How to book a bassinet for an infant on a flight?

8/5/2011 12:58:37 PM It varies for different airlines, so it’s best to telephone your individual airline or check their website. It seems to be standard for international flights but not so for domestic flights. These depend on the model of plane and some airlines also have a weight limit for allowing a child to use […]

Is tipping mandatory at Restaurants and Bars in Germany?

12/12/2018 4:37:41 AM The waitress was being substantially rude to you and I don’t understand your company advising you to let it be (were they non-German?). The correct answer to her would have been ‘x cents are missing’ (in German: ‘Da fehlen x cent.’) with a mildly angry tone in your voice. While tipping is […]

Where is this solitary building with a town and mountains in the background behind a valley?

Where is this solitary building with a town and mountains in the background behind a valley?

6/30/2018 4:13:08 AM It’s a view of the façade of the Segovia Cathedral, the ancient City Walls (8th century), and the Guadarrama mountains. Can you reserve a seat with a free child ticket for trains in the UK? 6/29/2018 6:35:13 AM I’ve never seen this place myself, nor heard about it before today, but after […]

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