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Drive through Germany and Switzerland with barbells as luggage

8/31/2016 1:50:21 PM Being familiar with German traffic laws as a driver and given that barbells are not illegal or anything else, the only constraint imposed upon you by the law and regulations is that your luggage be safely stored! Safely stored as in does not pose a threat to you or other people even […]

How to draw cash when ATM does not accept card?

11/24/2017 10:17:30 PM I also had the issue that my credit card was blocked. In this case i can recommend services like Moneygram or western union. Often the fees in South America are not that high. Consequences of accidentally holding onto two Indian passports simultaneously? 1/21/2016 2:47:01 AM A few tidbits about Visa Debit cards […]

Consequences of accidentally holding onto two Indian passports simultaneously?

1/30/2020 1:49:21 AM Will this affect the renewal of my primary passport P1, AFTER I surrender P2? No. It won’t affect it. Only after the surrender of P2 will P1 be considered for renewal. Will there be any mention of this in my passport P1 (ie a black mark) potentially affecting my future travels ? […]

What exactly can US immigration search or ask me to do to enter the US

9/8/2017 2:12:03 AM That’s a complicated legal question should probably better off in StackExchange Law. Some light reading to get started http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/smartphone-laptop-searches-know-rights/ : overview https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Arnold : CBS can search your electronics without reason http://cdn.ca9.uscourts.gov/datastore/opinions/2013/03/08/09-10139.pdf : but not always https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riley_v._California : police has significant less leeway than the CBP So in essence the border control has […]

German citizen travelling in Canada – can I enter the US for a short trip to Seattle?

6/14/2017 9:28:09 PM It would depend on how you intend to arrive in Seattle but if you cross the border by land all you will need to have with you is your German passport. But an ESTA may be a nice to have just for your own peace of mind. Safety and travel time from […]

Safety and travel time from Tangiers to Dakar?

8/28/2016 4:54:17 PM I just did this exact trip a few weeks ago (mid July – early August). I joined a couple of friends in Spain, took the ferry to Tangier, and drove down to The Gambia. The Tangier to Dakar portion took 14 days, including a few days for rest / sightseeing (see below). […]

Is there a ferry running from UK to Scandinavia?

2/11/2018 10:53:11 AM There is a commercial ferry service on DFDS between Brevik and Immingham, but they are unable to take private passengers. I suppose you could hire a van and claim you were on a business trip, but the cost £745 pounds is about the same as you would pay for a cruise like […]

How to know what you can't openly talk about in China / Hong Kong?

12/19/2015 4:19:23 PM The main ones I could think of are (can be applied to any foreign land): Never talk about politics & religion. Never talk bad about women / class / races. Never make negative comments on their culture, food, habits, norms. Never talk about the army or the police, spies and government. Btw, […]

Safest ways to pay for a vacation rental?

8/28/2016 7:38:37 PM PayPal always. Also do your research. Try and speak with the advertiser on the phone, check the address of the property on Google street view and search details of the property online (search the property description, the advertiser’s contact details, FB profile, property photos in Google Images). Just don’t pay by bank […]

Is it feasible to visit Malaysia on an 18 hour overnight layover in Singapore?

12/12/2015 7:27:43 PM I really think you should reconsider the easiest option. Take a plane to Kuala Lumpur (flying time 1 hour 15 minutes give or take) – and there are more than 40 daily flights. From Kuala Lumpur Airport, take the KLIA Ekspres high speed train into Kuala Lumpur city center (travel time, about […]

Is it possible to apply for and extend an Indian tourist visa whilst in Mumbai, India?

12/19/2017 8:59:33 AM I suggest that you go to an FRRO. I’m sure there is a way because the maximum stay within the country is 6 months only. They will stamp it in the embassy so there is no need to go out of the country if ever. Understanding how customs work with laptops 8/27/2016 […]

Missing bag report swindle

12/11/2015 1:52:42 PM The employee at baggage services should have filed a Property Irregularity Report on Worldtrace immediately and given you a print out with a reference number on it. I have no idea why they would suggest you go and talk to the check in people. The check in person probably doesn’t even know […]

Understanding how customs work with laptops

8/25/2016 7:17:24 PM You generally pass through immigration control to reach the baggage claim. Immigration control is commonly called “customs,” but it is not. You pass through customs as you leave the baggage claim area for the arrivals hall of the airport. Passing through customs in the EU generally means choosing a red or green […]

What's the easiest way to search for refundable air tickets?

1/27/2016 7:45:31 PM Buy it with expedia.com and you gonna have 24 hours to get a full refund with no hassle via the website. Difference between after departure cancellation and no show 7/17/2017 11:33:57 AM As discussed in a recent question, there are now two companies dedicated to that exact need: OnwardFlights.com FlyOnward.com BestOnwardTicket.com According […]

Will joining a US visa diversity program affect my future B1 requests?

8/26/2016 4:17:15 PM TL;DR: No, however read below: I am unaware of any formal guidelines on the subject. I recollect that in previous versions of DS-160 (the form you file when applying for a B-1) there was a question similar to “have you ever applied for immigration benefits/intended to immigrate to the US?”. New DS-160 […]

Best way to deal with UK immigration – US citizen

8/25/2016 2:58:08 PM Your current plan, a long term visit without a definite end date, is one that is going to cause questions. A multi-month absence means his life in the US is put on hold, which implies weak ties. Regardless of photos, he is prepared to leave his dog for a substantial slice of […]

Difference between after departure cancellation and no show

12/1/2015 6:45:29 PM The term “departure” in this context refers to the departure of the first flight on the ticket. Thus “before departure” is before you have flown any segments on the ticket. “After departure” is after you’ve flown any segment. So say you have a ticket that has a flight on the 3rd of […]

Do I have to declare my new laptop when leaving?

8/24/2016 6:26:36 PM Customs is generally about the importation of goods— barring illegal items and assessing duties on legal but taxable ones. The U.S. has no formal exit controls, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) does not perform any standard outbound inspection of airline passengers departing the U.S. Even if you had something to […]

Transit visa not required at amsterdam

11/29/2015 5:57:49 PM Based on the information you have provided, you should NOT have been denied boarding of your flight. You’ve stated that : You had no plans to exit the airside part of the airport in Amsterdam, and as you were traveling with carry-on bags only there would have been no need to do […]

Do I need to declare both nationalities when travelling to the U.S.?

9/11/2016 2:16:40 PM You should definitely declare both nationalities on the ESTA form, but you only Need to bring the passport the ESTA is tied to What are the pros/cons of booking a flight via the primary carrier airline vs. booking the same flight via a partner airline? 11/22/2015 1:14:28 PM Nope. You use the […]

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