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What is this building in Bilbao?

7/31/2017 4:09:21 PM It is an elevator, by which you could reach the Parque Extebarria and the Basilica Begoña. According both to (Basque-only) Wikipedia article and various other sources it was in use until 2014 and later abandoned. It’s still not functioning as of July 2017. The exact location is shown here: Google Maps What […]

Can I travel to Ireland with just my Convention 1951 refugee document?

2/5/2017 9:26:23 PM As France is not among the countries noted, per The Republic of Ireland Naturalisation and Immigration Service (updated on 20 Jan 2017), you require a visa (emphasis mine): Ireland accepts Convention travel documents issued by the countries listed below only. Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, […]

What are these mysterious green balls in the sea in New Caledonia?

What are these mysterious green balls in the sea in New Caledonia?

4/17/2020 5:22:07 PM They might be a kind of cyanobacteria called nostoc that sometime grows in round balls. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.townofchapelhill.org/home/showdocument%3Fid%3D28866&ved=2ahUKEwjZsqq98-_oAhUO2qwKHfl_CHwQFjAAegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw3l9D3Iz3S3r6Ycasco7VSe Double nationality – leaving/entering Europe with ID card 7/10/2017 11:47:21 AM From the image, it would seem to be bubble algae. According to Wikipedia, Valonia ventricosa, also known as "bubble algae" and "sailors’ eyeballs," is a […]

Do Eurostar/TGV prices increase during school holidays?

2/5/2017 9:31:08 AM I’d say no, they do not increase the prices. But it will be very hard to get the cheap seats due to competition. What I have seen is that the prices start at the same low level when the sales start. There is however a small number of seats for that lowest […]

Double nationality – leaving/entering Europe with ID card

8/21/2017 8:19:12 AM Here are some update about the travel: On the way in (France =>Russia). I always showed only russian passport and had no question about the second nationality. On the out (Russia => France). During the checkin they asked me to prove that I can enter EU so I showed my greek ID […]

Unusual placing of a second impression of a USA visa immigration stamp. Does it mean anything?

10/15/2018 4:52:07 PM It is an old INS practice to discourage use of stolen visas. It is not a problem. Overstay In India 2/3/2017 1:47:41 AM I would not worry too much. As long as you have the stamp that shows their date of entry into the country, that’s all you need. It seems like […]

Overstay In India

4/4/2017 7:45:37 PM ** This is not an official answer, I may be wrong. With OCI/PIO card, you can stay in India as long as you want. There was a rule after every 180 days, you need to register in local Police Station about extension of your stay, however since 2014 (with Modi Govt) they […]

I'm meeting my fiancee from Russia this September and would like to meet her in the terminal. Is this possible?

6/27/2017 6:04:59 AM One other option is to simply buy a ticket departing that day from that airport, meet up in the terminal, and then cancel the ticket. Depending on airline policies, this could be free. Or you might forfeit the value of the ticket. Read the fine print. It looks like Austin has multiple […]

What is the meaning of the NDK "underground" fountain in Sofia?

6/16/2017 2:28:48 PM If there is any ulterior significance to an below-grade fountain, it is long buried, along with the individuals who were involved in the project, from its very concept to a long-overdue realization. It may have been the site itself, cratered by bombs, littered with a haphazard collection of buildings including military barracks […]

Are there sources in Prague that have hand-held, printed maps?

Are there sources in Prague that have hand-held, printed maps?

5/23/2017 5:02:30 PM There are plenty available. The airport tourist information counter has a high number of excellent maps of Prague and the public transport system. Hotels also usually have several maps available, covering the Old Prague and the Prague Castle area. The public transportation map comes in two versions, one which is folds out […]

Can I travel with cannabis-laced Vodka and Absinthe?

9/30/2020 12:30:38 PM As you mentioned that you are travelling from Germany – this kind of vodka is not legal there. Here is a news article in German – it’s easy to buy it in the Czech Republic but it’s not legal do import or possess it in Germany. If you get caught the vodka […]

Booking.com host asks to transfer money to his card. Should I comply?

5/14/2019 9:15:19 AM This is common for Yalta, Crimea. The booking.com are aware of this. Their response to my request: Thank you for sending us your request.Apartments on Xxxxxxxx Yalta has been informed on your behalf. Please note that your request is not guaranteed until the accommodation has confirmed it. Request: Hello! I was notified […]

Will a British bank allow a British citizen an account denominated in U.S. dollars?

5/22/2017 9:24:12 AM Most banks will open an account in a major currency, however for travel purposes you’re better off with getting an account in a “virtual” bank, such as Revolut. You apply online, receive a card through the mail and then convert your money to USD using interbank rates or directly top-up USD – […]

Passport application says unmarried though marital status is married

1/26/2017 5:50:49 AM At the moment the risk is having to pay a fine that might be INR 500: Minor suppressions of information regarding marital status / name of spouse etc. inadvertently. Assuming she can get away with “inadvertently” †. Leave this to fester and not only might the fine increase merely through the passage […]

Will a verbal ban from Spain 30+ years ago prevent my husband from taking a cruise out of Barcelona?

5/10/2017 10:21:18 PM For the part about asking for your husbands alerts under the EU transparency regulations, data retention comes in to play in a way that may be beneficial to him. Regulation (EC) No 1987/2006 has this to say… Alerts for the purpose of refusing entry or stay should not be kept longer in […]

What are the chances of a US visa if I have a criminal record?

2/2/2019 6:15:48 PM In my opinion, the chances are 50/50 maybe even better. You are talking about an issue that happened 37 years ago, and from your assertion (without us seeing your charge and discharge documents) a petty theft, which we cannot conclude is a CIMT. Your writeup also does not imply you have multiple […]

Can I visit the Great Wall of China from Beijing on a 72 hour visa?

1/25/2017 7:39:56 AM Yes the Great Wall passes through Beijing Adminstrative District. You could likely find a tour that takes you up to Huairou to see the Great Wall and Museum. Are Taiwan car rental prices really that high? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

UK Passport: Emergency appointment (supporting documents)

5/10/2017 2:59:01 PM For this particular situation, you are not required to take any supporting documents with you, but to answer Section 3C of the paper form to the best of your knowledge. As the query is from within the UK it is best to call Her Majesties Passport Office Advice and Complaints Line on […]

Are Taiwan car rental prices really that high?

6/29/2018 6:54:22 AM Taiwan has electronic toll collection and although a quick check of Avis does not plainly state that tolls are included in a free daily allowance of 400 kms I suspect they are, given the nature of the tolling system. This could account for as much as $15/day of the daily hire fee. […]

Can we cover both Disneyland parks in Paris in one day?

4/11/2017 10:42:13 AM It depends on your aims. If you want to spend the most time on the rides and attractions, then there will be plenty to keep you busy in a single park (especially the main park). If there are particular attractions that you’re really interested in, then you will have time to visit […]

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