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Is the carrying of knives in the street regulated in Malaysia?

2/8/2017 3:44:10 PM I think it would be illegal to carry knife in public everywhere. So the answer is NO, you can’t carry it public. Are infants tolerated in restaurants in France and Italy? 2/8/2017 4:20:23 PM Yes there is. According to this: Carrying a knife is illegal in Malaysia. You will be arrested and […]

Are infants tolerated in restaurants in France and Italy?

1/27/2017 2:21:09 AM In France children are most welcome to all restaurants. Indeed most restaurants not only welcome children but also pets like dogs can enjoy company of their owner while no customer even makes a reluctant gesture for presence of pets especially dogs. I was also surprised to see young children playing running around […]

What should I be aware of when hiring a car from one of the cheaper rental firms in Spain?

1/17/2017 6:44:20 PM One way that they save money is to be in a much cheaper location than the major chains. I’ve rented from a local independent that was in a field a few miles from the airport (literally, they’d bought a field from a farmer, gravelled it over and put in a portakabin as […]

Map showing what parts of an Amtrak route are traversed during daylight

Map showing what parts of an Amtrak route are traversed during daylight

12/29/2016 8:00:40 PM I found a non-official map of the Amtrak trains that ride during the night or the day. Since daylight changes every day, the day picked for this map is the autumnal equinox. This map was published in November 2003 by Trains Magazine. Since it changes every day, if you want to know […]

Do I need an ESTA if entering the US from Canada by train

4/3/2018 5:13:53 PM The Amtrak website makes too much of a deal from the requirement to have a paper I-94 form… First of all technically there is no longer such a thing as a “paper” I-94 – all entry records have been fully electronic since 2015. The paper that’s stapled into your passport when you […]

Exploring the Galapagos Islands with a Disabled Individual

6/30/2014 3:23:48 PM If you want to go anywhere beyond what you can drive to, you need to join a tour or hire your own personal naturalist/guide. That’s what my Galapagos guide said anyway. The crew on our ship were pretty good at helping folks in and out of the zodiac boats, but you’ll want […]

Will I get a Schengen entry stamp when leaving Andorra or Faroe Islands?

Will I get a Schengen entry stamp when leaving Andorra or Faroe Islands?

1/3/2017 11:32:23 PM The Andorrans nowadays don’t stamp any passports unless you ask for it, and their stamps are not Schengen stamps, nor do they issue exit stamps The Faroe Islands, although not itself part of the Schengen Area, is a territory of a Schengen country and has an open border with the Area, so […]

Does having a Pakistani visa on my passport make it more difficult to get an American visa?

5/22/2014 6:15:09 AM I don’t have a source which can help, but I do have experience. My father has traveled to Pakistan as an Indian Citizen several times and still holds a B1/B2 Visa for the United States. He has traveled to the United States twice. Expect being asked questions about your past travel. As […]

Where can I read about the food safety ratings in restaurants in China?

1/11/2014 5:43:21 AM China Daily ran a piece about this that I found when I searched “food safety” + “smiley face” (食品安全 + 笑脸) announcing the launch of this system in 2011 in Tianjin. When I came to Shanghai in 2009, not many restaurants had these, and Shanghai was a 1st tier city by then. […]

I will go be in transit in Amsterdam – can I leave the international zone for a few minutes as a Tunisian?

11/15/2013 11:35:31 AM Are you concerned about visa issues, security checks or potential fees? To go out of the international transit area, you need to go through a border checkpoint where the police (I think it’s the Koninklijke Marechaussee) will check/decide if you have the right to enter the Schengen area (for a Tunisian national, […]

How to move between Venice and nearby islands?

9/6/2013 10:37:36 AM The two main public transportation are ACTV and Alilaguna. You have quite a few options Murano: from Piazzale Roma or from Venezia Santa Lucia train station, take the ACTV line 3. The trip takes 20 mins. You could also take line 4.2 but it takes almost 40 mins. From the airport you […]

Clearing Customs and skipping connecting flight at ORD?

9/23/2013 6:33:39 PM If your port of entry is ORD then that is where you will go through clearing customs irrespective of you having a connecting flight or not. Once you collect your bags and clear your customs check you are free to go wherever you want to go. Travelling to Canada after 90 days […]

What exactly is a "No Objection Certificate" (NOC)?

2/25/2013 8:39:35 AM In general, a NOC is a letter indicating the writer of the letter has no objection to the terms contained within said letter. Sounds very meta, but basically it’s like saying ‘I have no objection to what I’m writing about, and this is legal evidence stating so.’ Now why would that be […]

Planning flights – broad connection flights search engine?

Planning flights – broad connection flights search engine?

11/15/2012 4:30:38 PM Yes. This Matrix search engine does exactly what you’re asking for. See also this question. A screenshot showing flights from Malta to either of the three airports, departing 15 February 2013, returning 22 February 2013: How to travel (relatively) cheaply with ICE trains in Germany? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Transit visa question for Brazilian national transiting in US for 3 hours

7/1/2013 6:09:42 PM Too many questions in one but let me answer them in order: Yes you do need a visa since the US doesn’t have international airside transit zones see question: Do I need a US visa to transit (or layover) through an American airport? You have been told correctly. C1 Visa is valid […]

Is it possible to obtain a visa to Brazil without entry ticket?

5/31/2013 8:22:26 PM The official answer appears to be NO. I e-mailed the Brazilian Consulate in Houston, and this was their (ambiguous) response: Dear Sir/Madam, Tourist visa applications require the presentation of the itinerary. Please contact this office once you have certain plans. You don’t have to present a purchased plane ticket. A round trip […]

Connecting flight wait time 11 hours 20 minutes – is it possible to exit to see Vancouver?

5/30/2014 4:49:04 AM I’d suggest taking the Skytrain into town (perhaps Waterfront station) where you can walk around, have a nice meal, see the water, etc. If it will be summer time, you could even walk to a nearby beach. On the other hand, if you think you may be exhausted from the flight, you […]

Checking-in bags to different destinations when flying with a layover

3/22/2013 9:57:46 PM To pick up your bags before your destination is known as short checking, and not uncommon on international flights where you have a long layover or a stopover. But you may need to jump through some hoops: Security personnel hate short checking, because it is a potential way to separate a passenger […]

Smuggler's trails – where can I find a tour?

3/6/2013 12:21:57 AM Smugglers used to have trails across the Swiss/French border in the alps. I just checked, and indeed there is someone offering a tour: Tour des Ruans – On the smugglers’ path between France and Switzerland On the web, the tour organizer writes: We will explain how smugglers and customs officials played a […]

Central Asia in 2012: Tajikistan or Kyrgyzstan?

Central Asia in 2012: Tajikistan or Kyrgyzstan?

12/9/2011 9:16:39 AM Ah, a place I want to return to – Central Asia! What about Uzbekistan too? 😉 Interest regarding scenery and culture Tajikistan is basically a country on mountains. Kyrgyzstan has the flat area around Bishkek, but quickly climbs in any direction out of there. Kyrgyzstan has the lakes (Issyk-Kul is stunning, like […]

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