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4 people in a cab in London? Is that allowed?

4 people in a cab in London? Is that allowed?

12/6/2017 8:55:27 AM All licenced UK taxis have a plate on the rear of the vehicle indicating how many passengers they allow. Usually, it’s fairly obvious from looking inside the cab, but a quick look at the rear will tell you. In the image below, it shows "Licensed to Carry 5 Persons." Any cab that […]

UK visa refusal due to wrong record from 9 years ago

UK visa refusal due to wrong record from 9 years ago

7/24/2019 4:10:20 PM So, this just got resolved positively: We got a solicitor involved, they recommended: applying again if that fails, a judicial review (that’s a different thing than an appeal or an administrative review) For both, knowing what information exactly UKVI used for their previous decision would be quite useful, and that can be […]

EU rights when flight delayed so much that return is missed

5/20/2019 5:07:38 PM The other question already covers the 5 hour delay so I will not repeat that part here, but I assume you’re also interested in smaller delays (in case of 2h meeting, a 2-3h delay is enough to ruin your agenda and make the travel pointless). While such situation are partially covered by […]

What are these brown boxes, found near the north-east coast of Japan used for?

10/16/2017 8:06:41 AM I finally found one of these boxes that had clear enough text. It looks like these boxes are called ごみ収集ステーション which translated is ‘Garbage Collection Station’. It looks like the notice is also describing different types of waste and explaining how they are sorted. Perhaps collections are picked up on different days […]

Can I exit from a different Schengen country than the one I entered from?

11/21/2019 11:02:59 AM You must enter the port of entry in the country where you applied. You can exit from anywhere. There are exceptions: If you applied for Schengen in Slovenia, you can actually fly to Zagreb in Croatia without a visa for Croatia as they will accept your Schengen visa. (True for Russian and […]

Most respectful way to set alarm when sharing the room

Most respectful way to set alarm when sharing the room

6/15/2015 12:39:14 PM You should not feel self conscious about having to wake up early. We’ve all had to do this at some point during our (backpacking) travels, hence you can expect people to be tolerant about your early bird alarm. Having said this there are a few unwritten rules you should respect when having […]

Traveling from Ushguli to Batumi, Georgia in one day

8/21/2019 3:21:25 PM Two full days to make the move from Ushguli to Batumi is plenty, as you should be able to do it all in one day. Your cheapest option for four people is to use a bus. Keep in mind that you will need a taxi driver to take you from Ushguli back […]

Passport expiration requirement for Jordan Visa

11/6/2019 11:49:14 PM The requirement for Jordan is that your passport must be valid for 6 months after your planned departure from Jordan, not arrival. Thus you will be even further outside the requirement than you’ve implied. Whether or not she will be given a visa-on-arrival is largely a moot point – she will almost […]

Can a teenage Ethiopian legally drink in other countries using their ID?

Can a teenage Ethiopian legally drink in other countries using their ID?

7/18/2017 7:34:57 PM It’s pretty simple. If you’re below the legal drinking age it’s illegal. No matter what your ID appears to state. You may confuse people but that’s all there is to it. And don’t assume Europe is not as strict. You may not get challenged as often but there are strict official rules […]

Are there any museums or sites in England honouring Isambard Kingdom Brunel?

4/7/2017 3:56:41 PM In Swindon, you can find the museum of the Great Western Railway of whom Brunel was a chief engineer. As well as the story of the railway itself, it tells the story of how society thanks to the railway, and of Brunel’s key role in the whole enterprise. Issuing authority of passport […]

What do non-EU/Schengen citizens need to do when travelling within the Common Travel Area (CTA)?

3/11/2021 3:18:11 PM Immigration (Control of Entry through the Republic of Ireland) Order 1972 with the 1979, 1980, 1982, 1985, 2000 and 2014 amendments to the 1972 Order which should reflect the present day (2020-11-16) text (I could find no consolidated version) It should be assumed that there will soon be a new amendment, effective […]

How to fill in UK Visa application that requires 2 years of addresses, when child is less than 2?

11/6/2019 2:22:16 PM The form automatically requires two years of addresses to proceed with the application, to get around this simply say she has lived there for two years. This is a design flaw of the page and is the only thing that can be done, they will be able to see how old she […]

Issuing authority of passport is only written in Cyrillic script. How to fill it into a Schengen visa application?

4/3/2017 1:55:07 PM I see no reason why you should depart from general transliteration table of Russian. According to all standards, С is transliterated into S, so it will be FMS 25011 And also space between organ name (FMS) and organ branch number (25011) should be preserved. Am I allowed to leave airport in the […]

Is EC 261/2004 in addition to other expenses, or does it cover them?

11/9/2019 3:59:00 AM TL;DR: In principle, costs for a hotel are not part of the compensation and have to be reimbursed separately. However, according to EC 261, the airline does not have to pay for a hotel at the destination after arrival. You may be due reimbursement according to Norwegian law or the Montreal Convention, though. […]

Am I allowed to leave airport in the USA during a 23-hour layover?

3/7/2017 11:05:38 AM If you are transferring to another city in the US via Atlanta, then yes. You are going to go through immigration in Atlanta, after which you will be landside, i.e. you have essentially left the airport. So there will be absolutely no problem for you to leave the airport and do whatever […]

Why did the metro bus stop at each railway crossing, despite no warning indicating a train was coming?

5/16/2019 6:31:48 PM American railroads are historically poorly engineered with realtively few bridges and many grade crossings (level crossings), mostly without barriers. Commercial vehicles in general, and buses in particular, present particular risks, in the case of buses the potential for loss of life is obviously greater. The driver will not only stop, but in […]

How long does it take a postcard to get from USA to Germany?

6/12/2022 7:53:45 PM Of the 20 postcards I have sent through post crossing to Germany, on average it takes 19 days for them to get there. Of the 5 postcards I have received from Germany it has taken, on average, 53 days. I don’t know why there is such a big difference. Why didn't the […]

What is the purpose of this single box found in Rome B&B room?

11/6/2019 8:55:25 AM The question edit shows there is something in the box after all: soft fabric a mirror The box lid opens in an unusual direction, presumably because of the mirror, which is in “portrait” orientation. My guess is this is a jewellery box provided by the hotel so that jewellery may be removed […]

Are there any flights which fly above the Bermuda Triangle?

Are there any flights which fly above the Bermuda Triangle?

12/30/2017 9:38:49 PM I was stationed in the bahamas at a base that is situated well inside the “Triangle” in the NAVY. I was there for 10 years, and not a single incident involving military or any other ship or air craft in that time. Travel to the US with a stamp from Israel in […]

Why didn't the check-in agent recognize my long term visa?

Why didn't the check-in agent recognize my long term visa?

5/2/2019 10:00:17 PM Humans are fallible. Even the ones that are meant to be well trained. I spent years in America on a visa that nobody recognised because there are so few in circulation (E3). I almost got arrested at a DMV because a police officer went on a power trip about me being in […]

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