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How to effectively organize documents when traveling?

How to effectively organize documents when traveling?

2/4/2016 3:45:22 PM I have a small (A5) Moleskine notebook that I use for travelling. In the inside cover I write things that rarely change and will be the same throughout multiple trips, such as my passport number (in case it gets lost), card numbers, phone numbers for my bank (in case I need to […]

Is it possible to make a decent income from travelling the world?

4/24/2021 3:25:59 PM Another option is “volunteering” for room and board. Websites like wwoof.net and workaway.info can help you find opportunities. But research the rules for each country—it’s illegal in some for a noncitizen to work. USA, for example, considers room and board a form of pay. WWOOF actually advises you to lie to the […]

What is the best strategy for pursuing a refund from an accommodation provider who cancelled our stay through Booking.com – and kept our money?

10/18/2022 9:29:03 AM I got refunded! Advocacy organizations provide some good guidance about how to resolve this kind of consumer issue. I followed guidance given at Elliott.org. At all times: Keep a timeline of emails sent, telephone calls made, credit card charges etc. I did this with a table in a Word document, with emails […]

Is there a website to find points to get tap water at airports?

5/25/2017 12:30:28 PM In many countries even if they don’t want to fill your bottle in a cafe¹, especially somewhere closed like an airport they (have to or will) give you a glass of tap water. With a steady hand you can pour it into your bottle. This is even easier if you’re buying a […]

Travelling to the US with prescription medication Sertraline

5/13/2022 2:28:49 PM US immigration/customs does not routinely ask about what medication you may be travelling with, nor do the routinely search bags on arrival. Thus it is most likely carrying this medication will have zero impact on your entry to the US, and will not cause any delays in any form. In the unlikely […]

How can one visit the Door To Hell?

12/27/2015 10:48:48 PM WikiTravel doesn’t have an article on the Gates of Hell, but WikiVoyage does. There’s at least four tour companies listed. Two international and two local. You apparently can drive there but it requires a 4×4 and you’ll be driving across the sand rather than on a road. They suggest that you won’t […]

Are international driving licences really necessary for any country?

2/11/2022 12:26:43 AM I work in the car rental industry in Australia and can tell you. From a car rental perspective. Most don’t care if it’s international. The only thing that we typically need is a credit card(can’t be debit) and a copy of your license that needs a photo of you on it. You […]

Best/Cheapest way to go from Washington DC to NYC, Manhattan

9/17/2022 7:02:29 PM Multiple bus lines serve this route (Vamoose, Greyhound, Megabus, others). Fares of $25–30 are common. I would pick based on convenience of departure and arrival locations, which vary. Amtrak non-Acela trains. This will cost more, but is far more comfortable. I once, in 2018 before covid, was able to rent a car […]

What's "Q" in the airline IATA codes?

4/28/2022 3:34:14 AM Airline codes don’t have any specific meaning as such – they are simply 2 letters (or sometimes one letter and one number) selected by the airline itself, with the requirement that they are unique. We could only guess as to why Jetstar selected "JQ" as their code, however at the time they […]

Non-EU: Travelling within the Schengen without a passport because its held at the US embassy

4/22/2022 4:48:16 PM From talking and asking around, I know there have been many other people in my position and have helped me, so I’m passing it along here: I was told I can email the US consulate to withdraw my passport so I can travel with it. I can then courier the passport back […]

Is "lol.travel" a real travel/flight booking site?

10/27/2015 2:02:41 PM I have had one experience with them as well in Jan 2015. Everything went fine. I had worse experience with other booking agents since they have blocked my card while booking online. I guess I can recommend this website. Why do hostels require you to 'rent' bedding? 10/24/2015 12:50:45 PM I have […]

Tips on entering China as a British tourist

8/19/2022 1:56:01 AM Are there any special requirements currently in place to enter the country? Yes, you currently can’t enter China mainland as a British tourist. Unlikely to change till 2023. See https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php for details and exceptions. Can you clear customs at departure? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Can you clear customs at departure?

8/17/2022 3:36:53 PM What your friend experienced is something called Preclearance. This is a program where you pass through US immigration and customs at your departure airport, and arrive into the US as (basically) a domestic passenger. Preclearance originally started as a way to allow flights from select Canadian airports to land in US airports […]

What's the difference between a Buffet and a First Class restaurant on Avanti West Coast trains?

4/11/2022 9:08:56 AM Chris H’s answer is a good overall one, but I’ll add some specifics about Avanti. First of all the slightly confusing messaging is as a result of private operators with slightly different and non-standard offerings trying to fit the information into an inflexible database format designed in the days of British Rail […]

Why do hostels require you to 'rent' bedding?

9/4/2015 3:36:01 AM I consult for a hostel and am involved directly in pricing decisions. We provide the basics as part of the base price; clean sheets, a pillow, and a blanket. We currently provide towels on request but we are moving to a model where we charge five dollars. We also to plan to […]

Book a room with as few neighbours as possible

8/17/2022 12:21:15 AM Very location and budget dependent. In resort areas, i.e. tourist destinations outside of cities, you can often find cabin/chalet based hotels, where your immediate neighbors are separated by a garden with gaps of 5-10m. That should be enough to keep out most noises, unless you get exceptionally unlucky with your fellow guests. […]

Can I travel with a suitcase full of condoms?

4/7/2022 7:03:13 AM Anything in bulk quantity such as food, electronics or various commodities can be flagged as commercial goods. Now it depends on the local laws of the country you are visiting, some countries allow sole prioritorship and home business so bulk goods could be justified for those use-case, but such business are not […]

In an emergency, how do I find and share my position?

In an emergency, how do I find and share my position?

6/19/2020 9:30:04 AM From your description, I can guess that any kind of trip is included, including maritime endeavors. In addition to @JonCuster answer, I would also like to add that for maritime distress situations, you have EPIRB. EPIRB is, in concept, very similar to PLB but with its own set of requirements: Must comply […]

Which queue for an unmarried EU/non-EU couple travelling through UK Immigration Control together?

Which queue for an unmarried EU/non-EU couple travelling through UK Immigration Control together?

11/29/2016 1:02:25 PM Stay together and join the Non-EU queue. However, as mentioned above, sometimes special circumstances apply. For example, my partner and I are British/Australian and my partner has a British residency card. We usually just grab an immigration customer service officer (one of the ones walking round and checking everything is proceeding correctly) […]

First time traveling by plane – concerned about short connections at Newark

8/8/2022 12:25:37 PM I have been in the situation a few times. What I did (and it worked): Tell the in-flight personnel that you are anxious about your connection. In a decent reputable airline they will contact the airport and warn them that you may be late. Once you get there, run for it. Have […]

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