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Is there a way to encourage or even force airlines and booking engines to show options with overnight layovers?

Is there a way to encourage or even force airlines and booking engines to show options with overnight layovers?

8/13/2019 11:16:39 PM It’s pretty standard for most airlines to offer layovers up to 24 hours, and up to 4 hours domestically. This is another case where the power of ITA Matrix (https://matrix.itasoftware.com) comes really handy! In ITA Matrix, you can search for flights with a connection above a minimum length. Usually, if you search […]

Converter vs Adapter

Converter vs Adapter

1/8/2020 1:52:43 AM Oh dear! What a lot of confusion! There are five issues involved: 1. The physical shape of the outlets — relatively easy to adapt standard American NEMA plugs to fit outlets in many other countries. The voltage involved — most countries use 230 volt AC supplies rather than US 110-120 volt AC […]

Am I being scammed somehow in being persuaded to move to another country?

2/7/2018 2:35:45 PM It strikes me that the most likely thing here is that you’re being baited for some kind of advance-fee scam or an airline fee scam. The classic signs are all here; exotic locale, once-in-a-lifetime-offer that seems too good to be true, other person is willing to invest considerable expense without you having […]

USA fingerprint on arrival

12/16/2019 10:50:59 AM Disclaimer—Not a top-secret government guy You are safe Government systems (both software and just people/policy organization) are always a big mess. Even between UK departments (e.g. police and border force), they wouldn’t share your prints. Between countries? There wouldn’t be any intelligence sharing without really good reason. Also consider how much people […]

Issues powering a US laptop in Europe, via an adapter

Issues powering a US laptop in Europe, via an adapter

1/26/2018 12:33:33 PM All these answers are reasonable, but one more possibility occurs to me … Did each hotel room have its own breaker? The variable and long delay before tripping sounds like it tripped when someone else added a load to the same breaker. I’ve seen it happen when someone puts down toast while […]

What's included in Frecciabianca 1st class?

12/12/2019 9:39:24 PM Turns out things might have changed, if the sources in the other answers once were right. The differences are these: Better seats in a 1+2 configuration. Dedicated 1st class conductor. All cars are closer to the restaurant car. And most likely because there are generally fewer passengers: More storage space. Less noise. […]

How do airports differentiate supplements from drugs?

12/17/2017 1:30:08 PM While others correctly have answered how any suspicion of carrying traditional illegal drugs will be handled. It should not be a worry to you. There is something else that you need to take into consideration when carrying supplements across borders and that is the fact that even brand supplements aren’t always clean, […]

Is the RFID chip in e-passports read-only or is it read-write?

Is the RFID chip in e-passports read-only or is it read-write?

9/6/2018 4:39:46 PM I am a firm proponent of that belief that the black-hats will always win. Hackers have eventually broken every known encryption and data protection protocol. The hope is that with anything that matters the white-hats can update and move ahead of the black-hats, but with a system as slow and expensive as […]

Are liqueur chocolates considered liquids at airport security?

11/17/2021 1:33:51 PM While France is not the USA, the liquid rules are practically the same in the US and the EU especially because they usually employ the same RapidScan liquid explosive detectors. With that said, the TSA officially allows liquid filled chocolates in https://twitter.com/tsa/status/566001348823744512?lang=en Regular and cream/liquid filled chocolates are good to go in […]

Should I hide my travel history to the UK when I apply for an Australian visa?

7/3/2019 3:30:40 AM As part of the Five Country Conference (FCC) High Value Data Sharing Protocol agreement your data will be shared between Australia, UK, US, NZ and Canada. There are arrangements to share name, biometrics and travel information between those countries Here is an example of how the process works in the UK: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/557896/biometric-data-sharing-v7.0.pdf […]

Denied entry in Croatia Border

6/30/2019 12:35:00 AM If I were you I’d take €100 or €200 cash from a bank in Bosnia. You won’t get a great exchange rate but you will save having to get around Croatia. If you can’t find a bank, use a foreign exchange office, but you’ll get a much less favorable rate. You will […]

How to defer jury duty in USA that may conflict with a scheduled trip?

12/8/2019 4:21:38 PM I don’t know specifically about Ohio, but I’ve been called for both federal and state jury service in New York. In both cases, I was called for a time during a trip out of town. In both cases, I received a postponement because of my plans. If I recall correctly, my statement […]

Can I take some items from my luggage while waiting for a flight?

12/12/2017 11:20:24 AM Talk to your airline’s customer service desk but… Most modern phones charge with a standard USB lead and many hotels and cafes (and even trains and buses!) have USB sockets these days. There’s sure to be an electronics shop at the airport where you can buy a lead and, if necessary, an […]

What does BSCT stand for?

6/24/2019 9:42:42 PM Amadeus defines it as “Bassinet/Carry cot/Baby basket,” so I suppose its origin is “bassinet/cot.” How do I spend money in Sweden and Denmark? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

One of my friends deposited £42 into my account that he had borrowed previously. Will it affect my UK visa application?

12/2/2019 8:10:54 AM I had the following kinds of transactions in my bank statements that I submitted for my UK Visa Application a few months back: 1) 200 euros from a friend who had borrowed money from me 2) Around 80 euros from another friend for whom I bought some stuff from Amazon 3) Some […]

What are some things to know when going on your first international trip?

12/7/2017 8:13:01 PM As British/EU citizens travelling to Ireland, you shouldn’t have too many difficulties – no visas needed, they speak English, and your phones and bank cards will almost certainly work in Ireland just like at home, though you will need to ‘convert’ your phone numbers to international codes (ie. 01234 567890 will become […]

Was refused in UK, should I replace my passport?

12/3/2019 3:58:36 AM Where a new passport won’t help you: Hiding your refusal from UK officials Hiding it from countries that share immigration data with the UK (the Five Eyes) Hiding it from countries that ask about previous immigration issues in other countries (e.g. Canada) Getting into the UK again without a change in your […]

In US hotels, what happens if you skip checkout and just leave the hotel?

8/15/2018 9:43:05 PM This practice is very common in the US, since a credit card is taken at registration. However, I have family members who, accustomed to US practices, attempted to pay at registration at a hotel in Scotland. They were not allowed to do this; they then forgot to checkout the next morning. They […]

How do I spend money in Sweden and Denmark?

6/24/2019 2:09:27 PM Bring more than one card. Especially in Sweden a lot of people never use cash but if you only have one card and lose it you have a problem, especially as a tourist. So get a second card and leave it in your luggage while your primary card is in our wallet […]

Can I apply for a passport in the country I'm in so I can travel to my home country?

11/29/2019 7:06:37 AM As a Zimbabwean citizen, you should apply for an Emergency Passport that allows for a one time trip back to your home country. Note that sometimes an exit visa may be needed by the host country (South Africa) or by any third country you may be travelling through. Should this not be […]

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