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What are Ireland's top places to visit with a toddler?

10/9/2014 4:02:43 PM There are so much to do while traveling to Ireland. I have traveled with a toddler but their interest is so limited that sometimes it feel like you need to find stuff to do and the toddler follows them. I took them to the museum and other kids places wax museum and […]

Is it possible to be denied entry into USA after being granted a tourist visa by my local embassy?

12/22/2017 1:18:07 PM Before starting to worry about being refused entry at the US border you should examine the relevant statistics from CBP: On a typical day, CBP: Processed 1,069,266 passengers and pedestrians Refused 350 inadmissible persons at U.S. ports of entry So your chances of being refused despite having a valid visa are 0.032%. […]

Which chateaux of the Loire are worth visiting?

Which chateaux of the Loire are worth visiting?

11/22/2014 1:47:45 AM Château d’Amboise Located east of Tours but not by much and spec has “roughly” Angers to Tours. The seat of kings of France and location of Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb (whether containing any of his remains is another matter!) in St Hubert’s Chapel, itself a charming little independent building. Has terraces 40 […]

What is the best way to get from Rome to Venice?

7/18/2011 9:29:02 PM I’d agree that the train is the least expensive option – especially if you take advantage of the Trenitalia MINI discounted tickets – see my blog article on Trenitalia fares for more information. These tickets can be bought 4 months in advance or the day before – if they are still available. […]

Are there any ferry companies operating between Russian East ports and Japan?

5/12/2013 10:01:01 AM Yes there are at least two. How far far east do you want? Slightly far east: There is a ferry between Vladivostok and Takaoka. There should be a ferry between Vladivostok and Toyama. (There may be a ferry between Vladivostok and Niigata but reports say it’s discontinued for now) Extremely far east: […]

Can I recover cost for being denied entry in a country. Flight, Hotel or even transfer money

11/11/2017 12:50:15 AM If you booked a package through an ABTA accredited travel company, you might be able to recover something, typically ABTA covers you against a lot of things that travel insurance doesn’t. You may not receive a full refund but a sympathetic travel company might be able to give you another holiday of […]

In the US, what's a good prepaid GSM SIM card without a phone?

7/4/2011 9:41:01 PM If she’s there for a year, it might be worth getting a contract, as that may well be cheaper overall. As she already has the phone, she’d want a “SIM Only” deal, if she can get it. A carrier store on/near campus ought to be used to international students, so should be […]

How short notice can you fly to USA?

12/19/2011 10:21:20 AM Nowadays they are asking for a visa that you can fill up online 48h previous your flight (Yes even for European people). If you have time to fill it up you should be good. Touring opal mines in Australia 7/5/2011 1:43:58 PM As long as you meet these requirements you should be […]

What commercial flight route requires the most (minimum possible) stops/layovers from A to B?

What commercial flight route requires the most (minimum possible) stops/layovers from A to B?

11/8/2016 6:02:50 AM As with many questions about extremes, the answer depends on the precise rules you impose. Hops count as multiple flights: 13 flights. It’s reasonable to argue that one should be very permissive when finding record itineraries. As such, the following 13-flight itinerary from SVR to SRV (a dyslexic’s nightmare?) is one of […]

Touring opal mines in Australia

1/3/2012 11:20:26 PM The Umoona Opal Mine in Coober Pedy tour seems to be one of the more popular ones. You can also stay in underground bunkhouse-style rooms there, for average hostel prices. There’s another good tour at the Old Timer’s Mine in Coober Pedy. It’s won some state tourism awards, if that’s anything to […]

Can I drive in OR state with CT license?

3/15/2012 8:30:52 AM From Article 4, Section 1 of the United States Constitution: Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and judicial Proceedings of every other State. This means that documents issued in one state will work in any other, including drivers licenses. As others have said, […]

Which country issued my passport if I received it at a consulate abroad?

8/21/2017 3:04:22 PM A passport is nothing but citizenship given by the issuing country. In your case, Country A is the issuing country. Being in country B when you renewed your passport does not make you citizen of Country B. Passport issue/renewal is a very complicated process. In your case Country B is not involved […]

Strongest travel sunblock?

Strongest travel sunblock?

6/29/2011 10:38:48 PM In addition to sunblock, long sleeves, a hat and sunglasses, you should also consider Zinc creams (Zinc Oxide). It’s a physical barrier, resists sweating and for these reasons is what cricketers wear when they have to play in the sun all day. It’s also hypoallergenic and is used to prevent some skin […]

Motorbikes in Thailand and Laos

12/19/2016 1:49:42 AM Hiring a motorbike in Thailand isn’t a problem. From THB 200 per day of THB 2,000 per month you’ll ‘have’ one. As another poster stated that a rental-company will retain your passport: that’s not allowed. They are allowed to make a copy of your passport incl. visa page and Immigration Departure Card. […]

In US museums, why are backpacks only allowed to be carried on one shoulder?

9/22/2016 10:07:30 PM While I like the optimism of George Y’s answer, ultimately it relies on trusting the source to tell the truth. However, as well as seeing this in US museums, we see this in US sports venues, where small handbags are allowed, but small backpacks are forbidden. In sports venues, bags are forbidden […]

Are there any programs in British Columbia in which a U.S. citizen could get a visa to work temporarily (and travel)?

2/12/2018 12:56:35 PM In order to work in British Columbia as a Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW), an individual will normally need to get an Employer-Specific Work Permit. This usually involves obtaining a qualifying Canadian job offer from an authorized employer in British Columbia (or elsewhere in Canada) and may require that the Canadian employer receive […]

Longer latency on GPS connection depending on which country I'm in?

6/26/2011 6:56:25 PM In addition to Gagravarr’s answer, some phones will use A-GPS, where they use surrounding cell-towers or wifi to give themselves a headstart in locating their position. Certainly the position of satellites, mountains, cloud cover, nearby interference from powerlines, solar flares – there are a variety of different conditions that may affect it. […]

What happens if an airport is evacuated but a transit passenger doesn't hold a travel document valid for entering the country?

8/7/2017 10:12:26 PM It really depends on the country you are standing in middle (Transit terminal of Country B) of your A to C destination and name of country your travel document issued from. The more influential country any person belong to the batter option will have at time of resolving ‘stacked on transit issue’. […]

Traveling to USA with tripod attached to my camera bag

2/21/2012 1:12:54 PM You should be fine, however unless you’re not planning to check luggage you may want to consider tossing it into your checked bag. My manfrotto tripod is 25.79 in when closed, without the head so it’s just easier for me to pack it in a bag. If you do decide to carry-on […]

Male using change tables in female restrooms in Japan

4/19/2016 5:27:55 PM It is quite rare these days (even inside trains) for the changing tables to be in the women’s section, usually they will be somewhere in between the two sections, or inside the separate large restroom with the wheelchair icon (yes, you can use it too). If you do encounter such a case, […]

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