So I flew through England, during the pandemic, on British Airways. I don't recommend it, they are not very good about scheduling. We arrived in London from US ten minutes late and as a result, no one on the flight was allowed to get on the connecting flight. They told me later that sometimes flights … Continue reading England and British Air
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Travel in/around/to Israel
First thing first, travel to Israel means you may not be able to travel somewhere else. They used to have it such that you'd have to tell the border control to not stamp your passport. They no longer do that, they just give you a little slip of paper instead. Problem solved! Getting in and … Continue reading Travel in/around/to Israel
Don’t Use Expedia or Any Other Flight Search Engines
Buying a ticket through search engines was supposed to be easy, it was supposed to be convenient and it was supposed to be cheaper and better. Now while it is cheaper, it is rarely better or easier or more convenient. It often so happens that one needs to change a reservation and doing so should not … Continue reading Don’t Use Expedia or Any Other Flight Search Engines
Brazil for Americans
If you get it in US:Takes 10-20 daysCosts $200-$300Usually multi-entry for 5 years.Requires bank statements, vaccines, knowing where you're going and buying your tickets first.In Buenos Aires:Takes 2 daysCosts $25090 day visa.Requires same as in US but you also have to make an appointment ahead of time and fill out online application and bring it … Continue reading Brazil for Americans
Buenos Aires to Montevideo via Colonia Sacramento
There are a few things to keep in mind.Change your money in Argentina! In Uruguai your official dollar from the ATM becomes half price so you loose half your money!Also, don't take the Boque bus all the way to Uruguai. You can buy a ticket just for the boat ride to Colonia, spend a couple … Continue reading Buenos Aires to Montevideo via Colonia Sacramento
Mexico to Costa Rica
Fly: $200 one-way flight.You will be asked at the airport counter for itinerary out Costa Rica. A bus ticket would suffice.Without itinerary you will not be allowed on the plane.Immigration in San Jose does not check for itinerary and the airport workers do not check the bus or flight itinerary if they are not real … Continue reading Mexico to Costa Rica
Ukraine to Belarus
Border LogisticsVisa can be done in one day for about $300 or in a matter of days for about half.Necessary to have contact person's information in Belarus.Consulate is open even on Ukrainian State holidays but with limited hours.Tip: There is no passport check between Russia and Belarus and getting visa for Belarus is much simpler … Continue reading Ukraine to Belarus
Costa Rica (San Jose) to Panama
Border LogisticsPanamanian side might ask for itinerary, don't need real one, any fake will do from any other country. No need to buy return ticket. No visa or money necessary for Americans.Tika Bus: $80 Buy tickets in advance as they often fill up.Local Bus to Border.$15 Take bus to Sixaola at six am from Coca Cola station.Walk … Continue reading Costa Rica (San Jose) to Panama
Panama to Colombia
Logistics at Border:Panama: Need three photocopies of passport to enter and two to enter.Office opens at eight, photocopy office opens at nine.Office closes at four.Colombia: Office opens briefly once a day to stamp passports.Ask Joe near the dock for details.FlyFrom Panama to Bogota for about $250From Panama to border, 45 minute Launcha to Capurgana and Fly to … Continue reading Panama to Colombia
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