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NL Refuse Stamp meaning and effect? What I can do to remove it?

2/9/2021 9:21:43 AM This is a refusal of entry stamp. Unless you have also been banned (which is unlikely unless deception was involved), a refusal doesn’t prevent you from reentering the Schengen area and won’t be recorded in the SIS. You might reasonably expect additional scrutiny next time you cross an EU or Schengen border […]

Why does Paris have two large train stations next to each other? (Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est)

Why does Paris have two large train stations next to each other? (Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est)

4/16/2018 11:17:25 PM I won’t repeat the very good answers which explain that this is for historic reasons when the two concessions were run by separate companies. However, I would like to point out that: trains for the RER E suburban line come from lines linked to the Gare de l’Est, but end up in […]

What is the cheapest available freighter voyage anywhere?

2/3/2015 5:32:04 PM Are you specifically looking for freighter ships, or will any ship do? Cruises from certain cities during certain parts of the year can be incredibly cheap — often cheaper than flying, if you go with another person. CruiseSheet is a good way to find these, though keep in mind that the prices […]

If I land in London the night of September 9th, will I be required to self isolate until September 22nd or September 23rd?

If I land in London the night of September 9th, will I be required to self isolate until September 22nd or September 23rd?

8/25/2020 8:02:01 AM The top answer so far quotes the guidance and not the law. The law is The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) Regulations 2020, and specifically Regulation 4(7)(a) (7) P must, on their arrival in England, travel directly to the place at which they are to self-isolate, and must then self-isolate until […]

Why does Kayak have a a 'secret carrier' option for a flight?

9/7/2016 4:50:49 PM A couple weeks ago, I bought a RT under “Secret Carrier”, with Major Airline, on Kayak with Airfare.com for $700 cheaper (-35%). It was a nonstop flight so i didn’t have to worry too much about long lay-overs. Little research based on the take-off time and flight duration allowed me to guess […]

Where can I go to see the Earth is round?

Where can I go to see the Earth is round?

2/7/2021 12:02:21 AM The actual curvature is not directly visible from anywhere on Earth’s surface, not even from Mt. Everest: Earth’s curvature can’t be visually seen from any location on the ground, even from Mount Everest. Studies show that the threshold altitude for seeing the curvature is about 35,000 ft (10,668 m). Even then, it’s […]

Would visiting North Korea as a tourist cause problems travelling anywhere else?

11/2/2013 5:18:18 PM There is a lot of misinformation out there on DPRK (North Korea) travel. It is not difficult at all to obtain a tourist visa through one of the several tour companies that operate tours in the DPRK. I am COO of Uri Tours Inc., the only direct provider of North Korea Travel […]

How do I insist that American hotels accept my employer's credit card for payment, instead of asking for personal credit card upon check-in?

12/16/2017 1:01:13 AM I’ve been doing what you want to do for a few years. My employer uses Concur, a major travel agency. When I book a hotel via Concur, they give the hotel a virtual credit card number. (They never trust me with that number!) When I check in, it usually just works. I […]

Can immigration officers call another country to determine whether a traveller is a citizen of theirs?

1/23/2021 4:19:43 AM I think you are mixing up a few different concepts in your question, but I’ll try my best to answer. First of all, countries do cooperate and may also have routines in place to swiftly answer requests from other authorities. Since you particularly refer to ‘Border Security Australia’, I just recently saw […]

What is the process for getting on a flight in India, starting from entry to the airport?

8/25/2020 7:42:31 AM While existing answers are correct in essentials, they do not account for restrictions imposed on domestic travel in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic by India. Here’s what you have to do to fly domestically in India these days (Sources – NDTV news, BS article, GoAir FAQs): Table of Contents Before FlyingGetting to […]

What are safe uses of non-potable water?

12/31/2012 5:27:19 PM Generally non-portable water is not treated or has any purification. Well water is a good example where water taken from a bore hole on a farm is used for irrigation and not for drinking. Drinking water has had treatment to remove any pathogens that may exist in the water that is drawn […]

Is the US Southern Land Border still closed for "non-essential" travel?

10/25/2021 5:27:36 PM The land borders are currently restricted for entry from Mexico into the US until 8 November, 2021. (travel INTO Mexico continues unrestricted as normal) From 8 November, 2021, fully vaccinated travelers may enter the US via the land borders for non-essential travel. From January 2022, both essential and non-essential travelers must be […]

What to do with your valuables on a low-cost holiday while swimming/diving in Central America?

6/26/2014 10:25:07 PM My wife and I used an Aquavault, secured it right onto the boat rail or rope when we were out diving, found it online on Amazon, cool product, great quality. Dealing with the 'unclean hand' when travelling (if you're left-handed) 9/26/2012 7:37:52 AM Twisted’s suggestion of taking the keyring off any hotel/hostel […]

If a taxi driver in Thailand stops the meter (the amount is still visible on the meter screen), can they resume it?

7/27/2020 2:29:58 AM This will likely depend on the specific regulations in force in Bangkok at the time, and possibly the model of taximeter installed1. However, for the one model of taximeter I could find an operations guide for it was clear that the operator had an option to Pause the meter (from which he […]

When is the travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia opening?

4/6/2021 9:19:34 PM It has been announced that you can travel from Australia to New Zealand without having to quarantine from April 18, 2021 at 11:59pm. Can I fly to Germany from India? 12/16/2020 12:19:22 AM This week, NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced it would be happening in Q1, 2021, so before the end […]

Refused entry into Schengen after Ryanair checked passport. Now the airline wants me to pay a fine. What are my options?

7/26/2016 11:24:27 PM This sort of treatment goes against the spirit of EU laws that deal with customer/passenger rights, see e.g. here. While there may not yet exist an explicit legal text one can refer to, to point out who is right or wrong here, if this goes to court it will eventually end up […]

Dealing with the 'unclean hand' when travelling (if you're left-handed)

10/28/2011 1:31:29 PM I just try to make a conscious effort to use only my right hand for most things when I’m in public places – paying for transportation fare or items in a market, eating in public restaurants, even pushing doors open. If you’re mindful enough, you should be able to manage most of […]

Why did Turkish Airlines restrict hand luggage to 4 kg for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic?

7/25/2020 7:59:45 PM How does reducing the amount of hand luggage reduce movement around the cabin This would seem to be trivially answered: On flights, overhead items are inevitably "a mile away" from the item owner. Resulting in the usual endless walking around of pax to get items; pax standing over other unrelated pax "miles […]

2FABE – the 'secret' international travel postcard stamp code?

8/14/2016 6:42:14 AM The best explanation for this phenomenon I’ve found is this: For your information, most of the postcards that are being sent with “student to student” recommendation from your website that arrive get a circled black ‘T’ letter stamp on them which means “postage is due” and that destination should pay it. This […]

Can I fly to Germany from India?

11/29/2020 2:30:26 PM The rule has always been that people with a residency permit can enter Germany. This is AFAIK pretty standard as far as it comes to Covid-related entry requirements around the world. Deutsche Staatsangehörige sind von den Einschränkungen nicht betroffen. Auch Unionsbürger und Staatsangehörige des Vereinigten Königreichs, Liechtensteins, der Schweiz, Norwegens und Islands […]

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