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How to get to Ireland without using a plane or a ship?

8/8/2018 3:30:05 AM Water ski The question doesn’t explain why boats cause fright. If it’s about being in control of the circumstances, then water skiing may offer a feeling that being on a boat doesn’t. Crossings between the UK mainland and Ireland are 12 to 50 miles long. Such a crossing would be feasible given […]

What's the highest number of countries whose borders meet at a single point?

2/18/2022 5:53:32 PM As has been established, while three countries meeting in a single point is geometrically required, there are no points on Earth where four countries meet. The closest you can get is looking for a place where four (or more) distinct international borders come together, meaning that if you walked around the point […]

Why does the US sometimes stamp its own citizens' passports?

Why does the US sometimes stamp its own citizens' passports?

9/23/2021 12:05:09 AM Would these stamps always be given on request (e.g., for Americans who want to prove that they did not overstay in a foreign country)? No, according to https://stuff.mit.edu/people/stransky/us_entry_passport_stamps.html (mirror): Ports of entry I’ve used with no stamp received, even after asking: Laurier, Washington San Ysidro, California El Paso, Texas Detroit Tunnel, Michigan […]

French bookshops in Paris

7/16/2018 3:55:26 PM I disagree with some of the other answers. There are still a lot of incredible, nice libraries and bookshops, with passionate and expert people. Fnac and Gibert are not so great to visit, but why not. Gibert can be a bit interesting tho, as it is big and has a lot of […]

Do I have to enter the UK on my UK passport?

8/31/2014 5:51:25 PM It can lead to complications. Arrive at Heathrow and use my British passport (born there) to skip the lines. But I am departing for another country with its business visa in my US passport (I live/work in the USA) They check my US passport to confirm the entry visa for destination but […]

Where to pee in London?

Where to pee in London?

9/3/2019 12:42:55 AM I’ve used this advice for 15 years to function effectively in cities. Table of Contents Plan your eatingPlan your drinkingHotelsTrain your kids to go when able Plan your eating An essential strategy in any city is to plan your eating so that at times you will need the bathroom, you will be […]

How to call 911 for my home area when overseas?

6/20/2018 10:10:53 PM Sign up with a VoIP provider that offers 911 service. As part of the signup process, you provide a “service address” which is used to route emergency calls. This address is used to route calls regardless of where you are actually located when placing the call. (And, if E911 is supported, the […]

Normandy, France: Where to see the WW2 landing craft?

Normandy, France: Where to see the WW2 landing craft?

5/1/2019 5:22:34 PM Nearest american landing craft can be seen in Overlord Museum near American Cemetery, Omaha beach. I lost my Irish passport. Can I travel to Thailand and back from the UK using my US passport? 5/1/2019 1:46:13 AM The remains of Mulberry harbour can be seen at Arromanches-les-Bains on the French coast. There’s […]

Are there any US laws that a US citizen MUST obey while traveling, even if those laws do not exist in the country he is traveling to?

2/10/2014 8:52:45 PM My understanding is there exists a presumption against the extraterritorial applicability of United States law unless there is explicit language in the law to indicate it was the intent of Congress for the law to have applicability outside the territory (and designated special areas) of the United States. This is not to […]

Can I return to the United States as a tourist after being there illegally for most of my life, as a minor?

3/22/2018 7:08:25 PM This also all depends on whether the United States Government is aware of your presence here in the country illegally. If you have money, and buy property in Brazil, and go home without having ever been caught out for being here illegally, then there is nothing in your record to show, and […]

Can I travel to North Korea overland (via train)?

Can I travel to North Korea overland (via train)?

9/7/2017 9:01:28 AM I travelled to North Korea by train from Dandong in 2012 with DDCTS. As far as I understand (and I did some extensive research on the topic) visiting North Korea by train from China is no problem and a lot of tour operators provide this option. Travelling from Russia, which I would […]

Will I overstay my Visa Waiver if I fly from Mexico to catch a flight in New York back home on the same day?

6/4/2018 3:25:07 PM Going to Mexico (or Canada or many Caribbean countries) won’t reset your VWP timer and there’s a possibility you won’t be allowed back in the USA to catch your flight if the immigration control officer thinks you’re trying to game the system. Which, to be fair, you are. Showing the ICO your […]

I lost my Irish passport. Can I travel to Thailand and back from the UK using my US passport?

4/29/2019 3:41:01 PM You can certainly do this, but you may have trouble entering the UK at the end of your trip, because you will either have to lie about your intentions in the UK, which is a terrible idea, or convince them through other means that you are an Irish citizen and therefore entitled […]

What is this short middle rail?

What is this short middle rail?

5/23/2019 3:38:34 PM The long rail is actually an antenna. It is used for the EAS system. EAS is the french short for Equipement à Agent Seul, which means “sole-agent equipment”. The antenna is used to transmit the video feeds of the platorm’s cameras to screens inside the driving cab. The driver is able to […]

Laptop Searches by Customs – UK and US

9/27/2012 5:48:18 AM All countries demand the right to search possessions brought into the county, including electronic devices. Where encrypted storage devices are concerned many countries can also demand the owner provide customs with any necessary decryption keys. Wikipedia has a great entry on these key disclosure laws which covers the differences between the UK, […]

Is your luggage automatically transferred to the next flight if you enter the US on a precleared flight?

5/23/2018 7:10:09 PM No, if arriving on a pre-cleared flight and having a connection in the same booking, you don’t need to pick up luggage, as you’ll already have cleared customs, which is the reason for you otherwise needing to pick up the luggage. Is the french Télépéage system available for foreigners, and does it […]

Is the french Télépéage system available for foreigners, and does it make sense to use it?

5/22/2018 8:26:47 AM Summary It should be possible to subscribe to the service as long as you have a SEPA zone bank account. That would require to deal with a bit of paperwork that is only available in french language. You might be better check with the company you choose before sending contract. Disclaimer : […]

Sell a pair of blue jeans and live like a king for a week: Still possible in Europe?

12/10/2014 3:07:49 PM Not anymore. Now you’d have to sell a blue auto… Nowadays you can buy a heck of jeans of various quality everywhere, from marketplaces to supermarkets. The prices in, for example, Poland, are much lower than in Germany, so you’d have more luck selling your jeans in Germany… Before the 1990s the […]

Entering Ukraine with someone else's car

4/30/2019 9:55:45 AM One traveling abroad with a vehicle not registered in his/her name needs a user permit “Benützungsbewilligung/Vollmacht in german”. You you get it from the German Automobile Club like avd which is sufficient to travel abroad with someone’s vehicle. But for Ukriane it should be notarially attested (see the source – Vollmacht, Federal […]

Is smoking banned in Moscow cafes, restaurants and bars? Are there places where you can smoke?

12/22/2019 5:12:04 AM Bottom line: It’s prohibited in cafes indoors but not outdoors — unless it’s also within a protected territory of another kind. According to Article 12, part 1, point 6 of the Federal Law № 15-FZ of 23.02.2013 (current edition as of this writing), smoking is prohibited, among other things: 6) в помещениях, […]

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