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What's the best way to signal that I'd prefer to be served in English?

10/31/2014 12:31:03 AM Traditionally, one would just point and shout their requests in English… As a nation, it’s served us well for at least 600 years. The more advanced may wish to transpose a few words into the local language, numbers, ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ being the most common For example in French: UNE OF […]

Transportation from Bangoan to Kolkata Airport

9/17/2016 9:51:30 AM It would be nice to have something more up to date than 2008 and a little more promising than “there may be” but Wikitravel does at least mention: On the Indian side the bus stop is near the immigration office. As you step out of the immigration office to the official moneychangers […]

What is and is not appropriate for eating fried/grilled chicken and fish at Malay eateries in Malaysia?

6/17/2022 2:18:28 AM I have been to Malaysia many times and ate food from local restaurants. I can assure you that even Malay people will be eating just like you said. You can pick up fish or meat to eat with your hands, no problems at all. However, there may not be option to wash […]

Exploring Switzerland with a car – where can I park?

7/10/2016 8:12:28 PM It’s not that extreme. For mountains and forests: a) Don’t block the road, not even partially. If that means you can’t park, don’t. And don’t park in turns etc. where the car can’t be seen by other drivers before reaching it. (Remember buses, on roads where you would never expect them). b) […]

Which lane to enter on this roundabout? (UK)

Which lane to enter on this roundabout? (UK)

10/25/2016 1:23:54 PM I’ve lived in the MK area since I was born. My family and I have used this roundabout countless times, and this is how we use it. If you’re coming at the turn from the M1, and you want to go to: A509 — Go in the left lane. Exit the roundabout. […]

How to book flight based on aircraft registration

8/24/2016 1:27:12 AM Unless you know someone who works at that airline, there is no way to find this out and even then, they would only be able to see the expected schedule for a few days. There is no pattern (well, there might be, but it’s still not enough) and aircraft are constantly swapped […]

What questions to expect in interview for US B2 visa?

8/2/2016 11:51:03 PM What are the benefits that B2 has over the waiver visa program besides the length of stay? AIUI The B2 allows “change of status”, the VWP doesn’t except in exceptional circumstances. The VWP can only be used for land entries and entries by approved air and sea carriers. If you want to […]

Transport in Berlin with a single ticket

11/27/2016 10:21:26 PM You’ll find that in Berlin especially you won’t be asked for your ticket whenever you board your bus or U-Bahn train. I wasn’t asked for a ticket at any point, although it is polite to show it to your driver if you are boarding your bus at the front. Inspectors are often […]

What direct scheduled flights exist between Alaska and Russia?

7/1/2016 12:36:51 PM None, if you’re looking only at major airlines. This is a map showing non-stop Russian destinations reachable from Fairbanks, Alaska. Here’s Juneau, Nome and Anchorage. However Air Russia operates for 8 weeks in the summer and for the fifth season this year, you can go from Anchorage to Petropavlovsk. You can also […]

Converting patronymic names to surnames

4/19/2015 6:26:10 PM First, you have to use what’s on your passport. Some countries have a “full name” field, which does need to be converted in some way, but many have a “surname” and a “given names” field, which can be assimilated to “last name“ and “first names“ even if some of their citizens actually […]

Expired UK passport number

7/23/2018 3:50:32 PM If your business visa was obtained while working for a UK company, or if you worked at a UK company after 2005, then the Human Resources department of that company would have taken a photocopy of the portrait page. You can contact the HR department and ask them to give you a […]

Why can't we use the toilet when the train isn't moving in some countries?

10/16/2016 11:57:31 AM I don’t know specifically for the country you are in, but in many countries, this is because the toilet empties directly onto the tracks, even in countries with relatively modern trains. Even in the UK, some trains still do this (I found out when searching the Railway UK forums) Another reason is […]

Why are California freeway exits painted with disconnected shoulder lines?

Why are California freeway exits painted with disconnected shoulder lines?

7/4/2021 9:18:51 PM Google streetview stiches images together and it’s not a pixel-perfect process. You’re seeing a seam in the stitching where the line "breaks." I'm an Indian married to a US citizen and live in the US. But my parents are not aware of this. How will this affect their visa application? 5/3/2023 7:36:18 […]

Can airlines deny boarding if my port of entry is different than the country which issued the Schengen visa?

5/20/2015 6:26:13 PM The airline was incorrect to deny boarding. In fact, there is no "longest stay" option. The rules do not give you a choice. Rather, the rule specifies that you must get your visa from the country of longest stay if there is a country of longest stay. The "or country of first […]

Where can a tourist apply for a UK Visitor (standard) Visa?

Where can a tourist apply for a UK Visitor (standard) Visa?

5/29/2015 2:22:29 PM An email to the UKVI Rules Simplification Team produced this reply (in part)… In other words, those who need a visitor visa can apply at any British mission outside of the UK. Discussion Why the change? Apparently, the UKVI Rules Simplification Team went through the body of rules and plucked out anything […]

What happens when my credit card does not work at a no-show?

5/20/2017 1:28:28 AM Technically, you have breached the contract any may also be guilt of theft, depending on the laws in the jurisdiction where the hotel is. However, most of the time, the property will simply write it off since it’s not worth pursuing. Portuguese cuisine in Lisbon 5/19/2015 1:53:34 AM It depends on a […]

Is it safe to visit Nepal now since the trip is non refundable?

6/16/2015 11:12:30 AM I’ll offer a contrary opinion and say that you’re probably fine to go, although you may need to alter your itinerary. Contact your tour operator, they’ll be able to advise based on local knowledge, unlike us armchair speculators here on the Internets. That said: Major intercity roads and city thoroughfares will almost […]

Which countries count for the 90-day limit in the US Visa Waiver Program?

3/12/2019 7:00:53 PM In addition to Greg’s answer. Adjacent islands are defined in Immigration and Nationality Act §101 The term “adjacent islands” includes Saint Pierre, Miquelon, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, the Windward and Leeward Islands, Trinidad, Martinique, and other British, French, and Netherlands territory or possessions in or bordering […]

Do I have to validate train tickets in the UK?

8/14/2020 7:46:29 PM If in doubt, put the ticket through the machine. Most of the time, tickets don’t need to go through the barriers. These barriers don’t validate 99.99% tickets are are purely there to prevent fare dodgers (at least when they’re actually closed…). Some special tickets (such as Carnet tickets*), The Oyster card, and […]

Is there a defined/standard way to determine the relative cost of staying in a particular city?

7/14/2015 1:24:40 AM There cannot be a correct way to determine the relative cost of living, simply because each person has a different “basket” of needs. If you like it cool and damp, your HVAC costs are going to be a lot higher in Scottsdale than Seattle; if you like it hot and dry, it […]

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