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What are the documents we need to carry for flight journey within India?

2/26/2016 10:54:46 AM Domestic flights in India accept any government issued photo identification including but not limited to Passport, PAN card, Voter ID card, Driving licence, Aadhaar Card. I have traveled in domestic flights of Air India, SpiceJet, IndiGo, GoAir and Air Asia just showing my PAN Card. So PAN card should not be an […]

How can I address ECO's concerns about my employment?

8/4/2016 7:29:14 AM In short, your financials don’t seem to make sense. Your application says you earn PKR 78,000/month working for Punjab Beverage Company. Therefore, the ECO expects to see the same salary stated on the letter from your employer and he expects to see the same amount of money deposited into your bank account […]

Is it still possible to find kisaengs in today's Korea?

9/23/2017 11:58:33 AM I didn’t see any real kisaengs while in Korea, but while visiting one of the castles in Seoul, I saw a tourist dressed up as one. This was pointed out to me by a guide giving an English-language tour of the castle. The blog post Queen, Maiden, or Gisaeng?: How to choose […]

Is it subject to customs if I buy something and go to next country?

8/3/2016 10:08:43 AM You are definitely liable for duties and taxes in your final destination (your usual place of residence or the place you are moving to). You cannot circumvent these rules by adding transit points or a round-trip somewhere. You can also be caught weeks or months after the fact, successfully going through the […]

What are the restrictions imposed by the Sharia law in Aceh, Sumatra?

5/26/2015 12:07:59 PM Aceh’s sharia is pretty standard if strict stuff: No alcohol or gambling. No khalwat (“proximity”) between unrelated, unchaperoned men and women. This extends not just to the obvious (eg. sharing a hotel room), but even dining together in restaurants etc. That said, an unmarried Western couple can simply claim to be married, […]

Is there a JFK airport hotel which allows cats?

5/24/2015 12:57:27 PM Several hotels in the area listed on Trip Advisor as “pet friendly” but only accept dogs. Blatant discrimination! La Quinta JFK accepts cats and there is no surcharge. Can I roller skate on the street in France? 5/23/2015 9:14:33 PM Yes there are a number that allow small pets in the JFK […]

Are pre-paid credit cards statements accepted as an evidence when applying for UK standard visa?

8/3/2016 8:56:28 AM I agree with the detailed information in Burhan Khalid’s answer. But just to make this perfectly clear: the action you are proposing will be considered fraudulent and will lead to certain refusal of the application. The main problem is not the credit card (though this inadequate). The main problem is you sending […]

Can I roller skate on the street in France?

5/22/2015 2:18:11 PM You’re a Pedestrian, Act Like One In France roller skates and other wheeled contraptions are considered as games, rather than means of transportation, and are therefore not subject to any specific regulation. Indeed from a legal standpoint the French Traffic Code states that skaters are considered pedestrians and must therefore abide by […]

How big is the bed bug problem in the US?

8/2/2016 11:49:43 AM Living (and traveling) in the US, I have never in a decade encountered any bed bugs. Maybe if you stay in the hourly-hotels class, I wouldn’t know, but even the cheapest chain hotels cannot afford this to happen. I think it’s mostly a hype and not a serious problem at all. If […]

Identifying a community in Russia

5/19/2015 10:10:57 PM What you have described fits the town of Черноголовка, or with in Latin font, Chernogolovka (directly translated to approximately ‘Black Head’) It is to the North East of Moscow (rather than the South), just outside of the A107 ‘ring road’ (beltway, orbital, etc). The institute you referred to would be the Russian […]

Crossing the German border as an underage travelling alone

5/17/2015 1:34:00 PM There is no special procedure or any extra document needed for minors to cross the German border (you do need a passport/ID card and, possibly, a visa). Note that if you don’t leave the international transit area, you probably won’t have to go through a passport check at all and if you […]

If a flight was postponed, does the passenger have to pay to extend the ticket?

8/2/2016 9:48:40 AM This entirely depends on the fare rules. If a flight is delayed due to a preventable condition (such as a mechanical fault in your case), then the airline should compensate you for the delay and book you on the next available flight for free. How they compensate, and to what level – […]

Is there a way to find out meal timing in a long-haul flight?

5/14/2015 4:25:47 PM To add to the excellent answers above: you should always bring some food onto the plane in case you get hungry during mid-flight. Some of the common food I seen are bread, sandwiches, and instant noodles (the flight staff should be able to provide hot water). Can an 'over-stayed' stamp from one […]

Renewal of passport (with ECNR) with alternate documentation

8/31/2016 12:51:34 PM As per the same link, refer Section B Column 2.15. Professional degree certificate is enough or even the 10th grade marksheet is enough for ECNR. j) All professional degree holders, their spouses and dependent children. Examples of professional degree holders are Doctors […]

Can an 'over-stayed' stamp from one country affect my ability to travel to other countries?

2/25/2017 2:33:03 AM Previously overstaying by less than 28 days will not attract any mandatory refusal. However, although it should not affect any application, it may be held against an applicant in terms of credibility, depending on the Entry Clearance Officer. Those who have previously overstayed by more than 28 days are automatically refused entry […]

Is there plastic wrapping center at Stuttgart Airport?

8/1/2016 8:25:32 AM The official website of Stuttgart airport (STR) lists a service they call Wrap&Fly. Opening hours according to the website are Monday through Sunday 5.30am to 6pm. The service is located at Terminal 3, Level 3. Transit visa via Muscat Oman airport and Yemen border go and back? Credit:stackoverflow.com‘

Can I travel by car or van with unusual objects like furniture?

Can I travel by car or van with unusual objects like furniture?

5/2/2015 6:00:51 PM Yes you can travel with furniture and other household goods in a van. That’s what vans are made for. 🙂 Three things you should consider: Table of Contents 1. Customs Unions2. Vehicle Limitations and Road Safety3. Proof of OwnershipFinal Thoughts 1. Customs Unions No need to declare anything when crossing borders between […]

Transit visa via Muscat Oman airport and Yemen border go and back?

8/1/2016 11:22:19 AM This question is very confusing, but I will try to answer it as I understand best. You are flying into Oman, then want to cross by road into Yemen. Next, you want to do the return trip, start in Yemen, cross the border to Oman (by road) and then fly out from […]

Using squat toilets with arthritic knees

Using squat toilets with arthritic knees

7/24/2016 4:45:57 AM I have had bi-lateral hip replacements and also have a bad back but have to use squat toilets in the school where I work in China. This is how you overcome the “getting up from the squat position” problem. Go to a hardware store or Ebay and buy a suction handle for […]

Applying for Chinese visa while traveling

7/30/2016 5:02:24 PM Why not apply for a ten year multi-entry visa before you go. Sure it costs more money, but you avoid the headaches you are facing right now. And can return to China in the future without applying for new visas. You can apply for it in the US as long as you […]

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