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Can I bring a new laptop in its package into the plane as carry-on?

9/4/2017 3:30:51 AM I’ve cleared security with a new, boxed laptop–although they were free to open it if they wanted to. They didn’t look. (This was a timing issue. While synching files in preparation for the trip my laptop utterly died. I burned what I could to CDs, stopped by the computer store on the […]

Is there a good website to plan a trip via trains in Europe?

Is there a good website to plan a trip via trains in Europe?

4/6/2015 9:24:08 PM The best website to plan a trip in europe like an InterRail is http://www.eurorailplanner.com/ What happens if you declare more than $10,000 at the US border? 7/19/2019 5:11:30 PM Here is the Interrail map: On the site, it is also available as a 14Mb PDF that you can zoom for details. As […]

Can an ethnic Armenian visit Azerbaijan?

9/5/2017 5:33:46 AM The answer is not a strict no. Officially and unambiguously, there’s no such discrimination, as having such law would weaken the position of Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, where the proposed solution of the conflict by Azerbaijani side is the return of occupied territories to Azerbaijan while granting non-discriminating rights to all ethnic […]

Can I remove official documents stapled into my passport?

3/13/2018 6:00:35 PM As 2 other answers are already stating 2 opposite viewpoints and there are certainly 2 major quite opposite opinions, my advice would be, if in doubt, to leave the removal of these stapled documents to the officers. If you’re told that you don’t have blank pages in your passport, ask them to […]

Can I remove other people's baggage from a conveyor in baggage reclaim?

8/9/2018 4:33:32 PM As a legal matter, it’s clearly not theft, as you note, but if you want a more detailed analysis of possible offenses related to this situation you might want to ask on Law. As a practical matter, there’s nothing stopping you from doing it until someone complains. If they do, and aren’t […]

How do I change a receipt for a train ticket in Ukraine into the actual ticket?

8/26/2017 9:26:46 PM Yes, there will be. Generally Ukrainian train stations are open and have trains running 24/7, and every large train station in Ukraine has at least one Kassa open during 24/7 period. Chop is one of the largest, and on the border. Thus they also must have some windows staffed by English speakers, […]

What happens to the garbage from a pre-customs side of an international airport?

3/3/2018 5:39:06 PM This video from USDA APHIS describes the rules for disposing of “regulated garbage,” which is the term in the USA for waste coming from international arrivals, and this article from the National Business Aviation Association summarizes some approaches taken by airports in the USA. The short answer is that the government of […]

"Hidden city" on a bus?

8/10/2018 7:01:09 PM The exact terms and conditions will depend on the bus company’s contract of carriage. Normally this would be the same as with most airlines: they agree to transport you between city A and city B and the details including routing of the service are not guaranteed. If you try hidden city ticketing […]

How to buy a bus ticket to Reykjavik when arriving to Keflavik airport late at night?

12/8/2017 10:18:39 PM For future reference: You can buy single tickets on the Strætó mobile app now. Also, the following shops/kiosks and terminals sell bus tickets and bus cards (which includes a list of the 10/11 convenience stores mentioned in the comments above). Does an Indian national need a visa to enter the Netherlands on […]

How long will an airline delay a flight for late checked-in passengers on an international flight?

2/25/2018 5:11:44 AM I once worked gates and check-in for a major airline at JFK. The IATA rules are the same everywhere, but culture/airline staff is different depending on where you are. You might have less time if Turkish is usually this good on-time: https://www.flightstats.com/v2/flight-ontime-performance-rating/TK/52/IST Seems you would only have minutes to spare, perhaps 10 […]

What does "in good health" mean with respect to Canadian entry?

7/25/2018 7:20:25 PM The policies adopted by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are given in the Immigration & Refugee Protection Regulations. The regulations concerning "public health" and "public safety" are in Paragraphs 31 & 33, respectively; they deal with, effectively, communicable diseases and mental illness that could lead to the applicant harming someone. I […]

What happens if you declare more than $10,000 at the US border?

3/26/2020 5:51:17 PM As a semi pro poker player I travel in and out of the US with cash over 10k frequently over the years, I have never had any issues when declaring the cash. I have had my papers in order of course where is the money from etc, where in Vegas or AC […]

Does an Indian national need a visa to enter the Netherlands on a short business visit with a company invitation?

8/21/2017 1:44:15 AM If you’re a national of India, then you need a visa (or a residence permit) to enter the Schengen area. No exceptions. The page you link to is quite confusing — it shows both “with visa” and “without visa” options no matter which nationality you select in the dropdown. That seems to […]

Do North American banks have a key phrase that allows customers to disable all security checks for using the card internationally?

2/14/2018 4:43:01 PM I can’t answer directly w.r.t. law or bank policy, but a way to mitigate the issue would be to use either 1. an internet-based bank (safer than it sounds, Ally or Bank of Internet for example) and/or 2. A card that has specific features for international travel (Charles Schwab high-yield investor checking […]

What are the smallest planes running scheduled flights in Europe?

2/13/2018 4:54:17 PM In Portugal there is a company, Sevenair that only operates a small airplane, a 19 seats Dornier 228. It flies across all Portugal, North to South, connecting 5 cities, Bragança, Vila Real, Viseu, Cascais, Portimão. London on Christmas Day 2/12/2018 7:40:42 PM According to their website, Finist’air has flights most days of […]

What are typical Canadian meal times?

7/21/2018 2:30:04 PM Your statements about meal times is correct. Restaurants generally follow the same patterns but there are always some exceptions including ones open 24/hours per day. Typically though breakfast service is from 7 to 10, lunch from 11:30-2 and dinner starts at 5:30 which most restaurants winding down quite a bit by 9, […]

London on Christmas Day

12/4/2017 1:58:07 PM London is a very large place, so it really depends which area you are talking about. Typically the centre and banking areas will be deserted as the residents head to their holiday homes in the suburbs. Heavily touristy areas will still be offering limited services to visitors. Suburbs will vary depending on […]

Are there any laws in Italy about head coverings I should be aware of?

8/21/2017 7:06:34 AM In short: you have nothing to worry about. The only Italian law which is somehow related to your case is for public security, it prohibits wearing or doing things that make a face difficult to be recognised if there is not a rightful reason to do it. So: A headscarf, as far […]

Travelling partially on oyster card, partially on a train ticket for the same journey to save money?

7/17/2018 9:39:54 AM If you’re using Oyster Pay as you Go, the terms and conditions require you to touch in and out at the ends of your journeys. While you might have luck getting Oyster’s helpline to refund your journeys, this is by no means a guarantee, and so you shouldn’t rely on getting this […]

Are there benefits in travel insurance for travelers with deep pockets?

11/28/2017 7:03:14 AM Most answers claim it’s wise not to have insurance if you can afford the losses. I completely disagree with that. In my case, I can afford several thousands if something goes completely wrong, but by paying a bit over hundred euro per year I make sure it never comes to that, which […]

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