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Tel Aviv a good base to see Israel & Palestine?

12/16/2014 2:19:40 PM It’s not far but there are no good connections from Tel Aviv to Palestinian cities in the West Bank. If you rent a car it can be doable but check car rental conditions about going into Area A. If you want to travel in the West Bank Jerusalem is by far the […]

PEK-ORD-YYZ – Re-check Luggage in Chicago?

PEK-ORD-YYZ – Re-check Luggage in Chicago?

10/24/2017 3:36:00 PM Yes you will have to collect and recheck baggage. You will go through US Customs and Border Protection too. Step 1 : Arrive at O’Hare International Terminal 5 Step 2 : Proceed to Customs and Border Protection (CBP Processing Area – Immigration Inspection Step 3 : Claim Baggage Step 4 : Proceed […]

Ordered tap-water in Alicante – what did I do wrong?

7/6/2023 12:20:59 AM Is the tap water in Alicante OK to drink? Yes, all tap water in Spain is considered safe to drink, although in some areas it may contain higher levels of chlorine, sediment and minerals than you are used to, which could mean it doesn’t taste good or might upset your stomach. https://www.healthplanspain.com/blog/expat-tips/945-drinking-water-spain.html […]

What should I do if I get caught by corrupt police in Ukraine but never want to pay?

5/10/2018 11:39:28 AM We have been arrested and fined after alcool test showed 0.24 whereas that was 16 hours after drinking 2 beers. Police asked us cash and asked we say nothing to solve the problem, we’d been discussing already for 1 hour to explain we had no money then we gave some euros to […]

Where in the Andean Road System was this picture taken? What are the white formations?

Where in the Andean Road System was this picture taken? What are the white formations?

6/28/2023 3:49:53 PM Michael Seifert has covered what the formations in the photo are. The location is near the summit of the Llullaillaco Volcano on the border of Chile and Argentina. Compare the photo in the question with the following photo of the volcano from a similar angle below. This shows the peak with a […]

What are the dimensions for Chinese visa photos?

5/17/2018 7:08:33 AM One more anecdote: I applied for a Chinese visa in Sydney using a standard Australian 45x35mm passport photo, several mm shorter and wider than the Chinese 48mm×33mm standard and with different requirements for height of head (32-36mm vs 28-33mm) etc, and it was accepted without a second glance. How do I book […]

How do I book a seat reservation on ICE International, when I already have the ticket?

12/8/2017 10:15:43 PM The above method is correct and it seems to be working ok now. (Incidentally, there is also an English version of the site where you can book ‘Seat Only’ reservations if this is easier to follow). Normally the reservations are unavailable at short notice before departure, or for fully booked and sometimes […]

A detailed map of the landmine situation in Bosnia

A detailed map of the landmine situation in Bosnia

6/13/2023 8:37:44 AM No map will be 100% accurate. There are still mines being discovered in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark that the Germans placed there in WW2 and they supposedly kept meticulous records. But not only were those records not always properly kept, sometimes they got lost. And even if they didn’t get lost, […]

Which hotel chains offer paid membership for their elite status?

2/15/2018 12:06:50 PM As of now (Feb 2018), I’m aware of these hotel chains where this is possible: 1. AccorHotels Group (Ibis, Novotel, Sofitel, Mercure, etc) Ibis Business: for 90 EUR/year you get Gold status with AccorHotels with all the benefits, like free room upgrades, free fruits, welcome drink, early or late checkout. Plus 5-10% […]

I’m waiting for my US passport (am a dual citizen). My father is ill and I booked a flight to see him – can I travel on my other passport?

6/8/2023 12:33:53 PM Unfortunately you wont be able to travel unless you have a US passport even if you have dual citizenship. When you become a naturalized citizen, You green card is taken away. In addition, you will need a visa on your other passport or an ESTA if your passport is from a Visa […]

Vegetarian food in Morocco

Vegetarian food in Morocco

5/24/2018 1:06:46 PM I visited Morocco a few months back. There are not too many vegetarian options but still, it’s not too difficult to survive. Veg Tajine and Couscous are the most common options. For better Information, Please visit my channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJLzR83mYNw&list=PLeolEzFfNLHpWSNodeiy08a7JXCmzoshs *Images taken from Google Can I resell my hotel booking? 4/18/2018 2:22:39 PM […]

Does Avianca really require you to speak Spanish to sit in an exit row?

5/5/2023 10:32:59 PM Officially you need to be able to speak "Spanish or English" to sit in the exit row in general, or Spanish to sit in the window seat of an Exit Row. However despite this being their official policy, there are multiple reports of people being removed from exit row seat (including non-window […]

Can I resell my hotel booking?

8/20/2018 3:54:40 PM You can resell your hotel reservation only if terms permits you to transfer the name on the booking (similar to plane tickets). Without a name transfer there is a risk that hotel won’t able to check-in the person to prevent fraud. To avoid the surprise, it’s good to confirm the terms with […]

Online Bank Statements for UK Visitor Visa — Is it dangerous if they are not attested?

11/23/2017 9:56:52 AM Are print-outs of the bank statements generated inside the online banking portal of the bank accepted for UK visitor visa? Yes, since now they are. Just got back from UK visa centre in Russia, and they do not accept any of ORIGINAL documents, only COPIES are accepted. Even then, they do not […]

How can I find all stations served by direct trains from a given UK mainline station?

3/23/2023 3:17:43 PM It’s not a list as such, but this site does the trick: https://direkt.bahn.guru/ Type in a station in the top right, click on the name in the list and give it a few seconds and then the map will show the stations you can get to, colour-coded to show the journey time. […]

Rental car company said they were putting a hold but charged instead. Should I file a complaint?

3/22/2023 1:46:42 AM The same thing happened to me when I rented a car in England and declined the Collision Damage insurance. (The rental agency did not believe that my credit card provided collision insurance). Assuming that they’re honest and credit you with the money when you return the car, there are still three annoyances […]

How precisely does my place of birth need to match my birth certificate when applying for a US Passport?

7/5/2023 6:34:41 PM Came back to answer this decisively: the passport was granted, so it doesn’t look like they need to match, at least for the jurisdiction I was born in. During the winter is it safe to rent and drive a small hatchback in Toronto/Montreal? 3/9/2023 8:28:02 PM The passport application asks for the […]

Can't check-in on Ryanair, because an adult is registered as a teen and a teen is registered as an adult

12/16/2021 4:47:08 PM Details can be found also in the Ryanair support page: https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360017683717-Changing-a-Passenger-Type, where they state the age ranges for the different categories (Adult: 16 and over, Teen: 12 to 15, Child: 2 to 11, Infant: less than 2) and point you to Customer Support for changing the type – which can be done […]

During the winter is it safe to rent and drive a small hatchback in Toronto/Montreal?

During the winter is it safe to rent and drive a small hatchback in Toronto/Montreal?

1/1/2023 11:13:03 PM One very important point that’s mentioned in existing answers but deserves more emphasis: Do you have experience driving in snowy/icy conditions? It involves several specific skills that you never learn or practice in milder climates — not just driving on low-traction surfaces, but also judging how the snow/ice on the road will […]

Will P&O demur if I turn up without a bicycle?

10/3/2017 1:38:14 PM According to their terms and conditions (emphasis mine): Changes in the route, date, time, passenger numbers or vehicle types for non-promotional fares are subject to availability and will result in the difference in price between the original price and the fare applicable on the day you make the amendment being charged (a […]

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