Latest Travel Questions

• what to do during an 8 hour layover at Haneda airport in the evening (5pm- 1am)? [duplicate] 07/10/2022
  I have an 8 hour layover at Haneda airport in the evening before continuing to my destination and i would like to get out of the airport and explore a little bit.
• Confusion about Oct 11th date for Japan (visa free) travel? Not yet on Timatic? 06/10/2022
  It appears that as of Oct. 11th (ie, Tuesday) the rules regarding tourist travel to Japan have changed. My understanding if that as of the 11th (or perhaps 12th) you can assuming you're from a "blue" country assuming you have a full 3+ injections covid vax it's perfectly fine to just arrive in Japan ("as […]
• How to phone internationally? (In 2022) 06/10/2022
  I need to call a bank in Canada from Chile (to prepare a trip). Several years ago, I would have used my paid for account with Skype, but I am not able to use it anymore (it has getting progressively worse since Microsoft bought it). Search online for "Voice over IP" and "International Call" did […]
• Covid vaccine requirement waiver for travel to US 06/10/2022
  My mom wants to travel to USA as a tourist. She has a medical contraindication to receiving a covid vaccine. I wonder how to apply for a waiver to covid vaccine requirement and if it is even possible to obtain one.
• Crossing by land from Georgia into Russia 2022 06/10/2022
  Good day all, I would like to meet someone in Russia, but now most inbound international flights to Russia have stopped. My passport puts me on good terms with both Russia and Georgia and fortunately does not require a visa for either country (I am not European and entering from that side would be much […]
• Which Bangkok suburb is located in the best proximity to the city's most popular attractions? 06/10/2022
  Considering the traffic jams in Bangkok, where should I book my hotel to spend the least amount of time commuting to attractions? Alternatively, I can book two hotels in two different locations if it works better. In this case which two suburbs do you suggest?
• Duty Free Shopping in Dubai during 2 Hour Layover 06/10/2022
  I have a flight that has a 2 hour layover in DXB (Dubai). I would like to purchase something from the duty free and was wondering if I have the time to make the purchase and still make my connecting flight. My connecting flight is also in the same terminal as my arrival, and the […]
• How do you search for real remote work friendly accommodations? 06/10/2022
  In Vienna, Austria I scored an airbnb with a proper desk and a reasonably nice rotating chair. That's all I need. The usual "just sit at the kitchen table and work there" arrangement is not great at all when working for several hours. The "dedicated workspace" option on airbnb and booking.com, as far as I […]
• Timatic for cruises? 05/10/2022
  According to Wikipedia (with emphasis added by me): Timatic is a database containing documentation requirements for passengers traveling internationally via air Is there a similar system available for passengers of cruises or other types of non-air travel? I am trying to determine whether I would need any visas for several countries, however when I enter […]
• Help identifying Los Angeles church [closed] 05/10/2022
  I need help identifying which church this photo was taken in within the Los Angeles area.
• Is it wise to re-apply for visa again , If I think the officer hasnt considered all the necessary information? 05/10/2022
  So I am living and working in Europe for the past 4 5 years as an Engineer, I applied for US in 2020 and my visa application was accepted because I had strong ties to the country I am residing in. Now I got married last year and decided that we should plan a trip […]
• UK visa application "not straightforward" [closed] 05/10/2022
  received an email from UK Visas & Immigration regarding my application saying not straight forward .Will i get the visa. has anyone been in the same situation? did you finally get response and after how long? please help
• Could you please help me to identify the location? [closed] 05/10/2022
  Can anyone identify the location shown in this painting?
• Can I apply for a Canadian student permit while in Canada? 05/10/2022
  I was admitted to the 2023 summer session at ENAP Quebec, and I received my CAQ, my return being in 2023, I am waiting for the beginning of 2023 to apply for a study permit. However, I also hold a temporary visitor visa valid for 5 years, and I plan to go to Canada next […]
• Is it customary to tip medical doctors in Taiwan with expensive bottles of liquor? 05/10/2022
  I am travelling to Taiwan to visit a relative-in-law who will be undergoing a pretty big surgery procedure. I'm not familiar at all with Taiwanese customs at all, but the relative in question asked that I bring a relatively expensive bottle of liquor ($100+) to "tip" the doctor with after the procedure has been completed. […]
• Being delayed at the UK border because someone with the same name as me was refused a visa 04/10/2022
  I recently travelled to the UK via Heathrow to join a university course. At the UK border, I was repeatedly questioned by the officer if I was previously refused a UK visa, to which I answered no. I asked if what the issue was and he told me "there's a problem with my previous visa" […]
• South Cyprus visa overstay 04/10/2022
  hi my student visa expiring on 14th oct 22 can i stay over for another 20 days and leave country then . Will there be any consequences if an International student remains in Cyprus after their visa has expired?
• Can I book a flight on one passport and later change it to another passport? 04/10/2022
  I am looking to book an international flight. I presently have a valid US passport. I expect to be receiving another valid passport from a different country (due to dual citizenship) in a few weeks. To lock in the current flight price, can I book the flight on passport A, and then, once the other […]
• How should a traveller report that his/her (reserved) accommodation is refused by the proprietor on booking.com? 02/10/2022
  Soon after my booking, a person posing as the accommodation provider contacted me and prompted to cancel my reservation on the basis that the reserved room (allegedly) became unavailable. Obviously I am unwilling to pay the cancellation fee under this condition. My request to cancel without a fee doesn’t go through although it was registered […]
• How to get from Sesto San Giovanni to Malpensa airport at 05:00? 01/10/2022
  I'm staying in Sesto San Giovanni (a northern area of metropolitan Milan), and need to get Malpensa airport this Monday. ... unfortunately, I need to get there by 05:00 or so, to catch an early flight. How can I get from Sesto to the airport that early - other than shelling out 120 EUR for […]