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Travel to the US with a stamp from Israel in my passport

12/3/2016 12:02:24 AM Despite all the other answers and comments found here, I must interject that my friend is taken into the border office for questioning every time I drive with him into the United States, because he has Israeli stamps in his passport. He is Canadian; his wife is Israeli (living in Canada) and […]

Standby shipping of my stuff from Thailand to Vietnam

12/27/2019 7:17:03 AM Unfortunately it seems it will be quite expensive according to this thread titled "Moving household goods to Vietnam from BKK". In summary: On April 10th, 2019 a person received a quote on 18-20 cubic meters of household goods from BKK to Da Nang for $7200 USD. That quote didn’t even cover storage: […]

Do I need a barcode Invitation letter for China for an L Tourist Visa

11/4/2019 4:49:22 PM As @jpatokal mentioned in the comments, the visa center worker seems to be mistaken. The visas that have been affected in this change are Z work visas, M business visas, and F exchange visit visas. The normal letter from your friend will be enough, I suggest you make another appointment and if […]

What is the most dangerous area of Paris (or its suburbs) according to police statistics?

What is the most dangerous area of Paris (or its suburbs) according to police statistics?

10/24/2016 9:22:48 AM Lots of drama in some answers/comments… It reminds me of this US taxi driver who told me he would never go to France after watching US medias reports about “muslim riots” — which really had nothing to do with muslims, and were really localized, both in time, space and number of people […]

Do I have to hide anything related to the swastika while travelling to the USA?

12/13/2018 3:11:41 PM The term “swastika” includes a wide variety of symbols. Something like this or this is much less likely to be perceived as being a Nazi swastika than is something like this. It also helps if it’s incorporated into a very-not-German design, such as this. Also, while Germany is, to my understanding, sensitive […]

How can a tourist order a dabbawala lunch?

11/3/2019 12:43:09 PM The dabbawalas are a monthly service and getting one-time delivery is generally not possible. Also, the dabbawalas don’t cook the food themselves they just deliver home cook food made by you to your loved ones. As a tourist, I doubt whether you would be cooking and delivering your own food in tiffin […]

It it possible to avoid kiwi.com's automatic online check-in and instead do it manually by yourself?

4/1/2019 2:22:50 PM Yes, this is possible. I found it wasn’t covered by the kiwi.com FAQ so I called kiwi.com customer service, and after some confusion and explaining they disabled the automatic check-in for my flight. Are dual Irish/British citizens bound by the 90/180 day rule when travelling in the EU after Brexit? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Why am I not allowed to buy alcohol at the store after 11pm in Russia?

9/7/2016 3:13:08 PM Rules regarding alcohol production, sales and consumption are governed by Federal law N 171-ФЗ. Chapter II article 16 paragraph 5 says: Не допускается розничная продажа алкогольной продукции с 23 часов до 8 часов по местному времени, за исключением розничной продажи алкогольной продукции, осуществляемой организациями […] услуг общественного питания, а также розничной продажи […]

Will Eurostar have lots of rowdy passengers on a Saturday evening?

11/24/2019 8:34:37 AM As it turned out, everyone in my carriage was peaceful and well-behaved. But passing through the train, I did pass a few groups who seemed to be drinking heavily and talking loudly, and who would have been rather annoying to sit near. And then, the train was delayed for 30 minutes at […]

Are dual Irish/British citizens bound by the 90/180 day rule when travelling in the EU after Brexit?

3/17/2019 9:38:31 PM Even after Brexit, you will be an EU citizen because of your Irish citizenship, so you have all the rights that an EU citizen has. When you enter the EU, you should do so using your Irish passport. There are more details in the answers to our reference question about using two […]

How is it possible for a hotel to have Wifi but no internet access?

6/23/2016 9:13:03 PM I would consider both statements insufficient for what I usually want, which is generally connecting a personal laptop to the internet. Some hotels advertise «Free WiFi internet access», yet getting to the internet from the room requires an extra charge (usually disproportionate and daily). You need to look at the fine print […]

When applying for a visa has there ever been a case of embassy asking for proof of right to be in the present country?

10/11/2019 10:36:15 AM Some countries have restrictions on where you can apply based on where you reside (and not where you are), as in long term residence. Some do ask for justification of that. For instance, the Japanese consulate in San Francisco writes: I. Visa application are accepted only from residents in our jurisdiction. Area […]

Why were holes drilled into my luggage when I entered the US?

9/6/2017 5:06:22 AM The three holes are perfectly spaced, and too clean/consistent on both sides to be a rush job with a handheld drill. The dimples on the bottom suggest to me they were punched on a specially made jig. Look close at the photo and you can see the vestiges of a rectangle around […]

How busy is the Roman Colosseum throughout the year?

How busy is the Roman Colosseum throughout the year?

4/17/2017 10:24:31 AM The Italian Statistics bureau publishes the number of annual visitors per sight as well as the number of visitors per month divided by region (as used in the answer by @Berwyn). This means the monthly data for the colosseum does exist, even though they are not published. I contacted the office via […]

Where is the background photo used by Office 365 taken?

Where is the background photo used by Office 365 taken?

6/14/2016 9:54:11 AM This photo was taken in Santa Monica, California, from the bridge leading to the pier, which is named Colorado Avenue. You can see the same angle from Street View. Is changing your passport a good strategy for removing a negative immigration history in Schengen? 8/3/2017 4:45:24 AM Santa Monica California. I googled […]

I work for a foreign government. Can I travel to the USA on an A-2 visa?

3/12/2019 10:29:20 PM No, the A-2 visa is not limited to nationals of the sending state. The actual definition is found at 8 USC 1101(a)(15)(A)(ii): (ii) upon a basis of reciprocity, other officials and employees [aside from “an ambassador, public minister, or career diplomatic or consular officer”] who have been accredited by a foreign government […]

Is there any restriction in entering the South American countries multiple times in one year?

10/6/2019 12:48:34 PM Yes, this is allowed for EU passport holders depending on how long you spend outside of Brazil in between visits, and how long your visits last. Exception: this regulation does not apply to citizens of Croatia, Portugal, Poland, United Kingdom and Ireland. As seen on their website Brazil allows: The 90-day period […]

Is changing your passport a good strategy for removing a negative immigration history in Schengen?

11/24/2017 11:23:30 AM Your name and date of birth is also stored in the system and if you have given biometrics before, that information is also stored. If you give false information on your application form, it wouldn’t take a lot for the visa officer to figure out that you are not telling the truth, […]

Crossing a border with an infant of a different citizenship

7/19/2019 7:22:29 PM When I’ll be passing the French border with her, should I go to the “Citizen” kiosk (after all, even if she does not have a French passport, she is a French citizen), or the “Visitor” kiosk? I went to the citizen kiosk in the Madrid Airport, even though she has only an […]

Attire in Iran for male travelers

5/14/2018 5:44:30 PM Wearing t-shirt is ok. But sleeveless shirts and shorts are not suitable for Iran. Everything is explained in this video by an Iranian young lady: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvR1JgOipWg Windows 10 Wallpaper – photo location 9/7/2016 11:33:00 AM I’ve been there in 2012. Dress attire for men is much more relaxed than for women; especially […]

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