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What are the reasons to add an additional authorized driver for rental cars in the USA?

12/21/2022 1:40:04 AM I suggest ‘…drivers… not added to the contract’ is the only point. That anyone rented cars and let you drive is indisputable, but no more about reasons or rules than your adding drivers. When you use your own US-based car insurance, as well as a credit card, exactly what cover does that […]

What do Northern Lights look like to the naked eye?

What do Northern Lights look like to the naked eye?

9/27/2020 7:03:48 AM I’ve found an interesting video that shows what the Northern Lights look like to the naked eye in real time. It appears that it can indeed be quite impressive, although not as impressive as in the sped up footage: Is blowing your nose in public that badly seen in Japan? 9/28/2017 10:27:52 […]

Is blowing your nose in public that badly seen in Japan?

9/8/2017 7:44:24 AM Yes, loudly blowing your nose in public is considered bad manners in Japan – not quite public urination level of bad, mind you, but distinctly rude nonetheless. On any Japanese commuter train you can observe stuffy-nosed people valiantly sniffing for an hour, but not blowing their nose to clear it. Particularly in […]

Why do ferries have a trucker's lounge?

9/3/2017 11:46:20 PM Because truckers are a solid source of serious revenue. If each truck brings in (say) €500 of revenue, and all it takes to get the driver to choose a particular ferry company is a €1 cup of coffee and a spare room with some daggy sofas, offering this as a “trucker’s lounge” […]

Do restaurants in Japan provide knife and fork?

11/26/2022 4:36:37 PM You can get collapsible cutlery; they are small enough to put into your pocket, in case the restaurant doesn’t have a set of western cutlery available for guests. However, you might want to ask before using your own; I’m not a expert on Japanese etiquette to know how to do this politely. […]

Should I book Air Berlin in advance given the ongoing take over?

9/3/2017 8:43:18 PM In general you should avoid making any business with an insolvent company. If there is any problem which results in them getting in debt to you (like owing you a refund or compensation), they are actually forbidden from paying you directly. You will be put on the list of creditors and won’t […]

Trying to get an Indian visa as an Indian-born Canadian citizen who never held an indian passport

11/1/2022 9:09:26 PM As a former Indian citizen, you qualify for the Overseas Citizenzhip of India which is essentially a lifetime visa for a flat fee. With the witholding of the indian e-Visa facility for Canadians, I highly suggest you applying for this instead of paper visas Is it customary to tip medical doctors in […]

Is wild camping allowed in the Maldives?

1/11/2019 5:18:47 AM Yes. Although the government loves tourists who spend money, and most of the land is either owned by the government or people, you can go to Hulehule island and camp all you want. Ziad EL Shurafa Another driver pulled me over on the motorway and asked for petrol. Was it a scam […]

Another driver pulled me over on the motorway and asked for petrol. Was it a scam attempt?

8/29/2017 3:09:53 PM Your experience is typical of a well-known scam Police warning over motorway scam in which well-dressed drivers pretend to run out of fuel and ask for cash in return for worthless gold rings Fraudsters are attempting to con motorway drivers out of money by flagging them down and claiming they have run […]

Is it customary to tip medical doctors in Taiwan with expensive bottles of liquor?

10/5/2022 8:09:03 PM Although I am not familiar with Taiwan, I have heard of similar practices in European countries as well. You may call it a ‘tip’, but I would rather call it a bribe. Even if you, or some sort of insurance, pay for your treatment to the hospital, it may actually be required […]

How can I find my data in the Schengen information system?

12/15/2017 2:29:45 AM As was noted by @GayotFow, you can make an Subject Access Request to Sweden and/or to the country which refused your visa application (should it be other than Sweden). The Schengen Information System Guide for Exercising the Right of Access provides the contact details for Sweden, at page 62 (as well as […]

Staying more than 90 days in Schengen area as a French citizen, but only have a US passport

9/11/2022 9:59:42 PM Legally speaking, as a French citizen you can stay in France indefinitely. This right does not depend on the possession of a document showing that you are French. Similarly, you can stay in other Schengen countries under the rules set forth in the EU’s free movement directive. For stays of up to […]

How do I show proof of an e-Visa when I arrive in Australia?

8/26/2017 8:30:16 PM You just show your passport, and when they scan it the visa data will appear. Printing the approval document is not necessary. If you use a SmartGate, your passport will not be stamped, otherwise it will. Circular signs with blue edges 8/27/2017 7:04:31 AM Just take a legible print out of the […]

Can you create a Suica card on a foreign phone/Google Pay account?

Can you create a Suica card on a foreign phone/Google Pay account?

2/28/2023 5:25:32 AM A bit late to the conversation, but here is my input. I have two devices, my Japan-side device issues by Docomo and my overseas device, unlocked Sony Xperia. With Google, I have two accounts, my student-US account and my Japan account. On my Japanese device, I have Osaifu keitai and can access […]

Why was my book not allowed in the Taj Mahal?

9/6/2022 2:16:11 PM Possible reasons: Bringing books may result in longer security check time as suggested by this website. A lot of stuff can be hidden in books. Assuming this, they obviously would want to check the books, but is unlikely that the content of the book will interfere with whether or not you can […]

Circular signs with blue edges

8/25/2017 9:45:25 PM These signs with the blue edges are found at service stations along motorways and are used for giving directions to certain services. This means that they are informational, however, these services only apply for the vehicle type specified. For example, in the picture that sign is pointing towards parking but only for […]

Is there a way to go from Macau to Hong Kong by public transport?

8/22/2022 11:28:27 AM Through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge, HZM bus (金巴) offers daily Hong Kong-Macau services. You will not pass through mainland Chinese immigration. Online ticket purchase for Hong Kong -> Macau is not available. Seats are limited and you should ask the quarantine hotel in Macau for more information on the transport. You cannot […]

Official recommendations for how early to reach the airport

8/20/2022 1:19:29 PM You don’t have any recourse if you miss your flight even if you arrive within their guidelines. Airports and airlines do their best to get people through quickly (I’ve seen staff in security lines calling for people on flight 123 at such o’clock and then pulling them up to the front) but […]

Does Timatic information grant you the right to get on a flight?

9/2/2017 10:06:50 PM The biggest problem is countries where English is rarely spoken (in Russia, for example, check-in staff often doesn’t know it), because of Timatic only being in English. I would advise you to print a Timatic extract (the Emirates search engine is also Timatic) and underline the relevant section with a pen. While […]

Can I travel in the International IC between Dutch cities?

8/22/2017 1:07:22 PM Yes, you can use any standard ticket (e.g. pay-as-you-go OV chipkaart or disposable ticket from a vending machine) on international Intercity trains (Amsterdam-Brussels and Amsterdam-Berlin). All the usual rules, including discount cards apply. In fact, you will find both of them full of domestic travellers, which can occasionally create some funny interactions […]

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