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Unsure about ability to provide a full list of past emails+phone numbers. Is this a problem for visiting the US?

10/8/2021 5:20:30 PM At the end of the DS-160 process, you must sign electronically and it states: By submitting my fingerprint, I am certifying under penalty of perjury that I have read and understood the questions in my visa application and that all statements that appear in my visa application have been made by me […]

Why do hotel booking sites ask for the number of people? Does it matter how many I say?

2/6/2017 7:25:58 PM I am a hotel manager and there is an easy explanation for this. most hotels set their prices for 1-2 people. when you start to add on more people you add on more expense- more laundry, more water usage, more people eating breakfast if included, using more amenities (soap, shampoo, etc..). It’s […]

Is it possible to transfer between terminals at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport without leaving air side?

9/10/2019 11:43:15 AM No, it’s not possible. Update: having now done the trip just a few weeks ago, I can 100% confirm the answer is no. I asked officials in the airport if it was possible, and they said I had to leave air side, get the shuttle bus, then go back through security, which […]

Find what caused a current big flight delay?

9/4/2018 5:39:57 PM The odds of a mechanical issue in one aircraft today impacting the same flight number tomorrow are pretty small*. The odds of a large weather disruption delaying today’s flight and having a knock-on impact on the next day or two or three of flights is pretty large. Finding out about weather related […]

Is travelling as an international courier still a possibility for cheap air travel?

12/12/2015 10:54:35 PM There are very few circumstances when it is useful to pay a person to carry an item, instead of simply paying only the airline to do ship it as cargo. Major airlines already carry a lot of belly freight cargo; indeed sixty per cent of all air freight is carried in the […]

Where was this photograph taken?

11/20/2018 5:10:26 PM This has been answered now on where-is-this-com: It is Podul cu Florile in Romania. EU261: Can I be reimbursed for the taxi ride (at the arrival location) that was necessary for a delay of less than 3 hours? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Why are one-way plane tickets more expensive than return tickets?

5/11/2023 2:57:57 AM Very common ‘feature’. Sometimes an airline might have an incredibly lucrative route eg A-B. A second route, not so lucrative is B-C, and they still want to cover this. So they might offer cheaper return tickets from A to C (via B) to pick up that C market. This happens with Fiji […]

Scaffoldings in New York

5/28/2019 8:13:14 AM These structures are generally sidewalk sheds, as they usually serve to protect the sidewalk during construction, demolition, and certain types of renovations as required by the building code (such as those involving the exterior facade or hoisting equipment). They’re intended to protect people on the sidewalk without causing the disruption and harm […]

What is the youngest new natural landmass that can be visited?

What is the youngest new natural landmass that can be visited?

1/7/2017 4:26:02 AM That can be visited is a bit ambiguous but most recent seems to be Tongan volcano forms new island from less than two years ago (16 January 2015, 18:05 AEDT): A volcanic eruption in Tonga which has disrupted air travel has now formed a new island. Tongan volcano forms new island (Credit: […]

EU261: Can I be reimbursed for the taxi ride (at the arrival location) that was necessary for a delay of less than 3 hours?

2/25/2019 4:51:39 PM Exactly today (coincidentally, the same day somebody offered a bounty on my question), an Alternative Dispute Resolution agency made a determination on my case, after Ryanair and I failed to agree on the matter. They decided that Ryanair doesn’t have to refund the expenses. the contract between Mr (..) and Ryanair was […]

How unsafe is it to leave an expensive laptop at a rented apartment or a cheap hotel room? Which precautions should I take?

6/21/2013 1:37:38 PM If you are really only worried about the hardware cost, possibly the safest approach would be to insure your laptop, if you can find an affordable policy. In my case I there was an option to add it to my home insurance. Then the insurance will have a lot of annoying small […]

Do most Taxis give Receipts in London?

5/18/2019 6:27:50 PM You will always be able to get a receipt. Drivers are used to people wanting to expense taxi rides, and will not be surprised by your request. Although there’d be no harm in asking up-front anyway. It’s usual to include the tip on the receipt itself – tell the driver to “make […]

Does the EU air passenger rights regulation require rebooking into a higher class, if no seat in the same class are available?

8/25/2018 10:53:20 PM The regulation says: Right to reimbursement or re-routing … (b) re-routing, under comparable transport conditions, to their final destination at the earliest opportunity; or (c) re-routing, under comparable transport conditions, to their final destination at a later date at the passenger’s convenience, subject to availability of seats. IANAL, but "comparable transport conditions" […]

Do I need a Turkey transit visa for a layover?

11/1/2015 7:07:54 PM If you do not leave the airport transit area, then you do not need a transit visa. From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: If you will not leave the transit lounge at the airport you are not required to have transit visa. From Turkish Airlines: Passengers disembark with only their cabin baggage […]

Driving a school bus in the USA

5/17/2019 8:44:27 AM Since you hold a european driving license, I suggest you acquire an International Driving Permit. And since you’re in Spain, do check the page about “Permiso Internacional” in the Dirección General de Trafico website. It’ll take one visit to your nearest DGT office and 10.30€ (as of 2018). It’s not needed in […]

Are there microwaves to heat baby food at Brussels airport?

5/15/2019 11:41:47 AM Not Brussels airport specific – but in general, when travelling or eating out, some places won’t heat up baby milk/food in a microwave (the usual excuse is legal liability about “preparing food”). An alternative is to ask for a large cup of boiled water instead, and place the baby food in there […]

Do I need a US visa to transit (or layover) through an American airport?

1/19/2018 4:03:28 PM Unlike many other countries, US airports do not have any form of physical immigration controls when you are departing the country on an international flight. In fact, in most airports there isn’t even a concept of an “International” terminal/gate, with the same gates frequently being used for international flights and domestic flights. […]

Is there a list of online public transportation planners?

Is there a list of online public transportation planners?

7/17/2020 1:40:56 PM Japan https://world.jorudan.co.jp/mln/en/?sub_lang=nosub (Never tried this English version, but have used the Japanese version for ca 20 years, works well, and at least nowadays also includes domestic flights) (Often cheaper than train) What's the highest number of countries whose borders meet at a single point? 11/20/2014 10:44:26 AM In addition for Australia: Western […]

Can I get to Idjwi island from Rwanda?

1/4/2019 10:21:18 PM I assume that is the only way. From another website: Visiting Idjwi Island is super-easy from either Goma or Bukavu– and is highly highly recommended, for a peaceful, friendly and very scenic island. Additional information: Boats from either Goma or Bukavu are plentiful– either take the MV Mugote, or MV Emmanuel (not […]

Are these red-flags or normal practice for accommodation in Georgia (country)?

5/28/2019 10:46:07 AM I just came back from my two week stay in Georgia, so I have some anecdotal evidence (of course, this is not a definitive answer, just some datapoints). I stayed in these three places: An apartment in Tbilisi ~ a week, booked via booking.com. Pay up-front in cash, no receipt, had to […]

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