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Passport stamps art, can it be done?

5/10/2019 10:01:12 AM If you have an old passport, that has been properly invalidated by the authorites (they cut off a corner where I live, I suppose that’s the common practice), then you could ask the border officer if he might be willing to help your art project out by placing a stamp in the […]

Can a non-EU citizen with residency visa traveling with me come with me through the EU passport line, when entering Schengen area?

7/13/2023 3:33:43 PM There’s also a different security aspect – I (UK citizen) was told off for not bringing my wife (then only ILR) through the UK&EU queue because I was sitting on the seats beyond immigration – I got the impression that they don’t like people waiting there in case they are spying on […]

Booking a rent-a-car through VPN (different location)

11/9/2018 9:11:57 PM Okay I did my “research” 🙂 Short answer: yes there is a difference in prices Long answer: I switched VPN servers (getting different IP everytime), used Microsoft Edge in private mode and cleared all cookies and cached data at every new search/ip change. The search was for 10 days rental, Key West […]

Why do airlines often serve a small dry snack shortly before a larger meal?

11/3/2017 4:12:49 AM It’s meant to go with your pre-dinner drink. Better airlines still do a drinks run before they start the dinner service, so the pretzels/peanuts/etc are meant to accompany the drink, particularly if alcoholic. Of course, a number of airlines now charge for drinks or have cut them out entirely, making this a […]

Can I nest bags in my luggage?

9/17/2018 10:29:23 AM As others have said, yes, it is perfectly fine to do so. Last time I did this was only a couple of months ago, coming from Tbilisi to London. I left London with two bags, as I was taking quite a bit of stuff there and had to pay for the second […]

My seatmate needs to get up every 15 mins. What ought the cabin crew do?

7/25/2018 11:49:36 AM You don’t have to get up every 15 minutes. If they have to go to the restroom every 15 minutes, then that is their problem, not yours. If they do not want to cooperate, that is also their problem. FYI, you are obliged to follow crew instructions, not passenger instructions. Passport lost […]

Are there any flights which permits a Sikh to carry a kirpan?

Are there any flights which permits a Sikh to carry a kirpan?

7/18/2014 11:36:43 AM I see many more problems than just the airplanes here. Though it seems to be a small item, I do not know how long yours precisely is. But depending on the type of blade it can already be considered a weapon when it has a rather short blade. For example in this […]

Is myflightmart a scam?

11/9/2018 10:54:00 AM Do not use that site. It is most likely a scam to collect credit card information. If you already booked there, you should: Check with your bank and see what transactions have been made. Check with the airline and see if a booking has actually been made in your name. And if […]

What happens if I eat my own food in flight on an airline that prohibits outside food?

6/20/2022 5:03:51 AM Although rules are rules, this is a practical advice while flying with Scoot. I had done the same thing on Scoot. Just buy something small from 711 or somewhere, not a full fledged meal. Airport security will not stop you. Just have the item once meal serving is finished. DO not try […]

Passport lost 4 days before grace period ends. How to avoid illegal stay?

7/18/2018 9:44:55 AM In addition to ajd’s answer: also immediately contact US law enforcement and immigration authorities. As a foreign national you are required to have a passport on you, so you’re in violation of the law by not having one right now. Not sure how they’ll act on that, most likely you’ll have to […]

Driving a car in the UK with an Australian driver's license

10/13/2017 9:00:39 AM Yes, You can drive legally. Your Australian driving experience will certainly help since both drive on same side. Traffic congestion can be a problem depending upon where you are. So it’s not like a piece of cake. People don’t really recommend tourists drive cars in central London but we don’t really know […]

Would airlines increase prices for a customer who must travel at a certain time, e.g. to attend a funeral?

11/1/2018 6:58:40 AM Generally the airline doesn’t know whatever reason a person buys a ticket, and just raises the last minute price for everyone However it happened to a Vietnamese woman sometime ago that she didn’t have to pay the extra fee to board the earliest flight when the airline knew that she was hurry […]

What happens to visas that last longer than a passport?

7/19/2018 3:21:37 PM This happened to me with my 10-year India visa, and their policies at the time (not sure if they’re still the same) required submitting both the old passport with visa, and new passport, for the visa to be “moved” (cancelled on the old passport, and a new one affixed to the new […]

What are the borders of the Ti Tree Fruit Fly Exclusion zone in Australia's Northern Territory?

What are the borders of the Ti Tree Fruit Fly Exclusion zone in Australia's Northern Territory?

10/25/2018 11:18:24 PM About 90 minutes north of Alice Springs (but after stopping at the height of land, the tropic of Capricorn, and a giant swathe of termite mounds, so perhaps only an hour if you drove at the 130 km/hr limit) we saw this sign (there had been some warnings before that, reminding us […]

What's the current status of direct London-Amsterdam Eurostar trains?

2/4/2020 12:37:36 PM Direct trains (in the sense “remain in the same train”) in the London -> Amsterdam direction have been operating since April 2018. However, until now, in the reverse direction (Amsterdam -> London), users had to take a Thalys from Amsterdam to Brussels, undergo security screening and passport control there, and then board […]

Dark Days in Scandinavia

10/19/2018 10:26:47 PM TL;DR: Winter is normal in Scandinavia, so life goes on normally. Many ski slopes and even some cross-country ski tracks are artificially lit, so they can be used in the dark. So are other winter sports activities like ice skating rinks. Many summer sports (tennis, swimming, etc) can also be played in […]

Route planner for moped in Norway and Sweden?

10/17/2017 7:05:38 PM Looks like there are not so much options for you. However, you can start with some routes on this site to see some basic trips made by other people. As all the social networks, the linked one eventually will be good enough, but for now it’s really only a start point. Other […]

Are restaurants closed on Mondays all over the UK?

6/8/2018 4:43:49 AM Let’s use a bit of real data to give you a full answer. I’ve checked Yelp to find the opening times of restaurants in London, Reading and Swindon (thanks to @ZachLipton for the idea!). The findings are summarised below: | City | Open on Fri 7PM | Open on Mon 7PM | […]

What can be done if there is no one that could countersign kids picture for a British passport?

10/17/2018 6:53:50 PM Note that there is no stated maximum period that you can be out of contact of with the person, before they can’t counter-sign the application. Is there any suitable person that you’re out of contact with? The owner of a cafe, the owner of your previous employer, someone at your mosque (I […]

Is a 10-year multiple US visit visa valid after obtaining a Green Card / permanent residence visa?

3/18/2018 3:57:32 PM No she cannot. By acquiring permanent residency, you display immigration intent. Under U.S. immigration law, if a foreign national applies for a non-immigrant visa or for admission to the United States as a non-immigrant, the application often can only be approved if the individual can demonstrate a lack of immigrant intent. Immigrant […]

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