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Issues with US immigration after alleged overstay – how to handle?

12/22/2015 11:55:02 PM The DHS TRIP program is meant to help travelers address situations like this. You should obtain whatever evidence you can obtain that you did not overstay back in 1995, and prepare to submit it with this program. You don’t submit evidence when you file the initial application; you’ll be contacted after you […]

Is it possible to travel on cargo airplanes?

Is it possible to travel on cargo airplanes?

2/20/2020 7:13:14 AM On special occasions you can not only travel in the normal passenger seats but also inside the cargo hold. For example in the COVID-19 epidemic Americans went home in a Kalitta B747 freighter like this Click the link on each image for the source Will I be understood in all Portuguese-speaking countries, […]

Can I do a visa run by going through immigration at the airport and then immediately going back?

1/8/2017 1:58:47 PM Trying to avoid your visa run by just passing immigration is inviting trouble you don’t want to have. Work your plans out ahead of time and enjoy a day of vacation in somewhere nice! From your question I read that you are living permanently in China, i.e. that you have a long-term […]

Will I be understood in all Portuguese-speaking countries, if I learn Portuguese in Portugal?

5/2/2014 3:58:25 AM I’m from Brazil. I lived 12 years in Portugal. In Portugal I met many Africans, Portugueses of course and people from countries where speaks Portuguese. Have many differences between the Portuguese Language ( Brazilian, Angolan, Portugal ). When someone ask me this questions I use to explain the same difference between the […]

With the passing of Thai King Bhumibol, are there any customs/etiquette as a traveler I should be aware of?

10/16/2016 2:30:52 AM An official statenent from Tourism Authority of Thailand is as follow Thailand is now in an official period of mourning following the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. In this regard, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like all visitors to Thailand to continue with their travel plans as normal. […]

US and Canada border crossing and computer privacy: What do I need to know?

1/1/2014 12:41:24 PM Yes, U.S. Customs and Border Protection can and does search electronic devices entering the country. No, it does not matter if the device belongs to a US citizen or not. There have been court cases about this practice, but so far the courts have decided it does not constitute unreasonable search and […]

Money exchange at Delhi airport, financial crisis in India?

1/19/2017 11:37:50 AM I am planning to go to India in February 2017. Note: Due to so many regulatory changes happening since Demonetisation of old 500 and 1000 Rupee notes, you might have to research again for any new announcements made by the RBI, the day/week prior to your travel. How much money can I […]

Why would a visitor destroy their travel document?

11/2/2017 3:47:32 PM Watch UK Border Force, and you will see that many deportation cases turn on whether the person’s travel documents can be found. So when they round them up at a workplace, say, they investigate to try to figure out where they live, then they enter that domicile and search it exhaustively. If […]

What is the fastest theoretical route for the London "Tube Challenge"?

12/19/2015 2:11:14 PM We have an actual ‘route’ now from one of the races, thanks to an article in the Telegraph: How to do the Tube Challenge – Here’s how to visit all 270 London Underground stations in a single day Pictures and charts are in the link, but for the route itself: START 6:20am […]

Augmented reality app to identify what's around you

Augmented reality app to identify what's around you

1/6/2017 3:48:58 PM There is no such app currently on the market. That is if you exclude Google Goggles, World Around Me and Wikitude. Can a US citizen with a criminal record travel to the UK? 1/6/2017 3:16:01 PM This answer was written before Google Goggles was excluded in the question. On Android there is […]

Where is this building in Amsterdam with a façade looking like a bookshelf?

Where is this building in Amsterdam with a façade looking like a bookshelf?

5/21/2020 2:58:33 PM Well, tineye.com got a few hits, but nothing to solve the problem. However, Google Image Search using your photo as the search parameter was more helpful. One of the many hits was to a blog called The Sticky Egg, specifically the post from November 13, 2011 called “Feeling Bookish”, which includes an […]

Can a US citizen with a criminal record travel to the UK?

1/1/2017 6:43:40 AM The UK Immigration Rules for Visitors state, in relevant part: V 3.1 This Part applies to all applications for visit visas, leave to enter, and an extension of stay as a visitor except where explicitly stated otherwise. (As a US citizen, you do not require a visit visa in advance; under the […]

Is the Cairo – Cape Town Highway passable?

2/27/2018 10:04:16 AM As other answers have suggested, the biggest issue with a journey like this is the ever-changing political situation on the route. However, physically it is perfectly possible, and has been done – back in 2013, two British drivers, the late Philip Young and Paul Brace did Cape Town to London in 10 […]

Why do some hotels ask you to leave the key at the reception when you go out to come back later?

9/22/2021 8:18:09 AM Why do some hotels ask you to leave the key at the reception when you go out to come back later? In the past (1970’s/80’s), for smaller hotels and pensions: prevention of loss (they were rather ugly and heavy for a reason) prevention of strangers ‘wandering’ around, where the reception is strategically […]

Can I pack a cardboard box as checked luggage?

1/1/2012 9:14:59 PM I’ve used cardboard boxes as checked luggage several times, including to transport desktop computers twice. Most likely the airline will make you sign a waiver that you accept all responsibility for any damage, but otherwise you’ll have no issues as long as it’s within the allowed weight/size guidelines (which if it’s just […]

The use of military camouflage in India while hiking or trekking?

12/26/2016 12:11:12 PM Common sense suggests that if the law says it’s illegal to wear it as a civilian then "but they’re available for sale on Amazon!" probably would not be an effective defence in court. is it really going to get a civilian in trouble if he wears any kind of Army camouflage for […]

What to do when the KLM site mentions you can not check in online for a KLM flight

1/2/2017 8:32:59 PM It is very easy, thirty hours before the flight, in this case, the line disappeared and was replaced by the invitation to check in now. So it was not about it being on a national holiday, it was just the flight not yet being open to be checked in. Of course, not […]

What should you do if you get arrested in a foreign country?

12/15/2014 2:23:30 AM The first goal should always be: Do not get arrested in the first place. If you travel common sense demands that you know the most important rules to obey. Traveling books and other information sources will inform you what is legal and illegal and what is polite behavior. This gains importance if […]

Should my first trip be to the country which issued my Schengen Visa?

9/11/2022 6:56:56 PM There is a corner case here not covered by the previous answers where it’s NOT acceptable to arrive in a different member state… A visa shall in principle be annulled by the competent authorities of the Member State which issued it. A visa may be annulled by the competent authorities of another […]

Changing unusual foreign currencies in London

12/28/2016 12:35:56 AM Unless the value is really high, you can sell the notes on eBay. Someone will be willing to pay a small amount of money for some exotic bank notes. Since this will be just collectors buying for the novelty value, you won’t get too much. What is the best method of purchasing […]

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