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In what language should I address foreign customs and immigration?

6/30/2016 9:18:50 PM I would say, it depends. If the passport you present is stamped with many stamps of a spanish-speaking country, or if you’re carrying a spanish-written newspaper/book under your arm, I would tell you to speak spanish. That being said, be aware that speaking spanish could put you in an entirely different category. […]

Time necessary for making a connection flying Easyjet from Bristol, UK to Amsterdam and connecting on Delta Airlines to Detroit, MI, US

4/24/2018 3:16:09 PM You have no chance whatsoever of making that connection. Delta will close check-in for the Detroit flight an hour before departure so, if your EasyJet flight is on time, you will have ten minutes to get through immigration, collect your bags and check them in again. In ten minutes, I doubt you’ll […]

Is it possible to do a round-the-world trip by train and passenger ship only? Missing link for crossing the Pacific

Is it possible to do a round-the-world trip by train and passenger ship only? Missing link for crossing the Pacific

8/31/2021 1:11:20 AM Viking Ocean Cruises offers several cruises that cross the Pacific. Among them: Hong Kong to Vancouver Sydney to Vancouver Auckland to Vancouver There are also several cruise ships that go around the world, here’s one from Oceania Cruises: Miami to New York: https://www.oceaniacruises.com/around-the-world-cruises/miami-to-new-york-INS211221H Then you could take a 27-30 hour train from […]

Travelling in US for more than 90 days

3/19/2019 1:41:43 PM For staying longer than 90 days, you should get a visa. Trying to make multiple stays of around 90 days, with short gaps in between is almost certain to get you refused entry. People often assume that visa free entry to whatever country means that you have some kind of right to […]

Privacy disadvantages of 'frequent flyer miles' program

4/1/2018 10:03:02 AM You need to read the privacy policy and terms and conditions of your specific airline’s program as they should detail if they share any information and with whom. Keep in mind some information sharing is mandated by the regulator or the country (such as API); this is simply a cost of traveling. […]

Can we use the "EU citizen only" lane when travelling by car with one non-EU passenger inside?

7/14/2021 8:02:30 AM In addition to Relaxed’s answer here are the relevant articles backing it: Regulation 2016/399 (Schengen Borders Code) Article 2: ‘persons enjoying the right of free movement under Union law’ means: (b) third-country nationals and their family members, whatever their nationality, who, under agreements between the Union and its Member States, on the […]

Can a resident of Netherlands sponsor a French Schengen visa application?

7/28/2019 12:03:02 PM No you cannot, the sponsor letter allows you to invite someone to the country where you are a resident nothing else. You could invite her to The Netherlands and get a Schengen Visa however please be aware of the below. Even though the Schengen Visa would allow her to travel to France […]

Identify City Skyline

Identify City Skyline

5/5/2021 7:47:02 AM This is the exact place where you took that pic: https://goo.gl/maps/yn1QU65jutoSf7vr9 How should a pedestrian walk across a busy road in the USA? 5/2/2021 10:21:28 AM This appears to be Buffalo NY, below is a screenshot from Google Maps streetview from the I-190 looking north, approximately here (link to Google Maps). What […]

Why do public toilets in the US have large gaps (no privacy)?

12/4/2016 12:32:30 PM This phenomenon back home in the States varies. The lower the class of the clientele, public, or local user base, the less privacy there will be. There is no practical or benevolent utility to the wide spaces except to deny privacy in the bathroom. The ADA has no standards for clearance under […]

Traveling to heavily polluted city, what practical measures can I take to minimize impact?

3/29/2019 2:03:52 PM We traveled there in January, and here are some things that helped: Travel in a closed, air-conditioned car. This means that if you’re using Uber or similar, splurge for the nicer cars. Make sure to ask the driver to close all windows and turn on air-recirculate. It makes a huge difference. Avoid […]

Not all tolls can be paid with cash. What are my options with a rental car?

7/2/2018 9:11:02 PM Your rental car already comes with a toll tag, inside a container that is open. Do nothing and the tolls will automatically apply to the rental car’s toll tag. These will be billed back to you at positively unfair rates, and likely activate some sort of “optional plan” with high daily fees, […]

CBP Reminds Travelers to Allow 72 Hours for ESTA. Why?

3/4/2019 5:37:55 PM Not an official reason but I’ve had an ESTA delayed because of payment difficulties. I’d used the same card to pay for a plane ticket, a seat upgrade and an ESTA in rapid succession, all to US companies; my bank flagged that as potential fraud and refused the ESTA payment. The next […]

Schengen visa: why bank statements if the company is sponsoring my visa?

2/14/2018 8:30:29 AM If you are explicitly having your company as your sponsor, you can relax and go ahead with providing your bank statement for your application as well as for anybody whom you are planning to sponsor. Your bank statement’s “money value” will be considered only for the visa application(s), for whom YOU are […]

How should a pedestrian walk across a busy road in the USA?

How should a pedestrian walk across a busy road in the USA?

8/26/2020 4:27:24 PM Use a car instead, that’s the best solution i suppose. Other answers maybe preferred depending on one’s need. How often do typical passenger flights have problems with turbulence? 8/26/2020 7:44:49 PM NJ 20 is a vital connector between Interstate 80 and NJ 4. It is a divided highway with a "Jersey barrier" […]

Driving from Europe to India, do you get automobile insurance at the border of each country?

3/12/2018 12:38:15 PM Yes, you do (or at least, you did when we did it in 2006, it may have changed since). At that time we also needed to do so for Serbia and Bulgaria, but I think they are now covered by the EU Green Card system. I believe you still need an invite […]

What to do if drugs / a bomb are planted in your travel bag?

12/14/2017 10:13:23 AM There’s a reasonably decent American mystery novel that features a courtroom scene with the defense attorney asking the Court to weigh the evidence. (The defendant is charged with smuggling.) The judge replies that he always weighs the evidence, but the attorney means literally. Without the drugs, it matches the weight on the […]

What precautions should one take when traveling in Mexico?

2/23/2018 5:41:29 PM After some research, here is what I’ve found. Sharing it here in case others find this useful in the future: 1: State Department For American citizens, the State Department publishes a Traveler’s Checklist which contains general advice for preparing for a trip abroad. In addition, they also post travel advisories for other […]

UAE visa "place of issue" concerns

2/12/2019 10:09:27 AM The place of issue is about the passport/visa, not about you. It is normal to have a different place of issue. But the place of issue is important to verify the visa/passport: it tells which authority has delivered it, so it is easier to check in case of problem (or unreadable parts). […]

How often do typical passenger flights have problems with turbulence?

How often do typical passenger flights have problems with turbulence?

4/30/2020 2:07:36 PM The question strikes me as a bit odd insofar as it’s unclear how one should answer it. How often do typical passenger flights have problems. Well, what is a problem? The next question would be what are turbulences? You feel a bit uneasy? The aircraft shakes a bit? You spill your drink? […]

Will Canadian citizens be denied entry to Canada during COVID-19 border closure?

2/22/2021 2:07:08 PM Charter: Under the heading "Mobility Rights", the section reads, (1) Every citizen of Canada has the right to enter, remain in and leave Canada. Is wearing perfume in public transports or rooms bad in Japan? 3/23/2020 8:42:06 PM My wife, a Canadian citizen, and I, a U.S. citizen but a Canadian Permanent […]

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