Comment by Jim MacKenzie on Circumnavigating North America in an Electric Car...
Northern Canada and even northern Ontario are very large. I think you will not be able to have useful range in an all-electric car in many of the places you intend to go, unless you have a...
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on "Cancel for any reason" travel insurance
There is too much moral hazard for insurers to want to provide full coverage in these situations. The solution is booking cancellable or refundable arrangements, or taking the risk oneself.
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on If I am interviewed by US immigration in Canada,...
Calgary has DFW flights too (on at least Air Canada and WestJet, and I believe one or two US airlines too), but it also has preclearance.
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on Reentry to USA from Canada after flying into...
It wouldn't even be a problem for an EU citizen.
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on Flight operator says sold out, codeshare says not...
@Doc How likely is it? Seems to me that all but the savviest ticket buyers should assume the worst if the operating carrier isn't selling inventory. After all, most airlines will overbook, so even...
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on Do I need a serious reason to enter a US Embassy...
Some embassies have tours occasionally. I was able to visit the Canadian High Commission in London, UK in 2015 this way.
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on Will a USA no-fly blacklist prevent Canada...
Note that a lot of Canadian domestic flights routinely overfly the U.S., most notably flights to/from Victoria, BC and flights into or out of the southern Ontario airports (Windsor, London, Hamilton,...
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on Can I drive my own car with mexican plates in...
@Paul You can't get a Canadian provincial driver's license without becoming a resident. And your Mexican insurance may be valid whether you are a Mexican resident or not, but it also may not be valid...
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on Using Global Entry card in NEXUS lane Canada to US
@KateGregoryYou can have things to declare. Certainly northbound can, and you can even be over your exemption entering Canada - the officer will have you go to secondary inspection to pay, or waive the...
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on Airline power sockets shut down when I plug my...
Or buy a travel laptop, and use that instead. These days, computers are inexpensive enough that a person can have more than one.
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on Back from Canada to US without passport
I'm not sure Canada will admit a person with only a non-enhanced driver's license "with a smile", but if convinced the holder is a US citizen, will probably admit the person. If that person is an...
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on Is there a trans atlantic cruise from U.S east...
I'm not aware of any, but it wouldn't be difficult to sail from New York to Southampton, England, and then take the train from Southampton to London, then Paris, then Rome, then anywhere you need in...
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on What routes are there to cross the Pacific...
Royal Caribbean cruises once a year, it seems, from Vancouver, BC (Canada) to Yokohama via Alaska. We're sailing on Radiance of the Seas on that route in September, 2020.
View ArticleComment by Jim MacKenzie on Is entering the USA at Hyder, AK actually legal,...
@Vikki Hyder, AK remains an unmanned crossing. In fact, if you fly from Hyder to any US airport, you need to clear US customs and immigration as though you flew from Canada. The Canadian border post...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for As a Canadian, do I need to leave the USA for my...
There is a 120-day rolling window that applies in this situation. If you exceed 120 days per year using this special formula (where stays of previous years count as fewer days - days of the prior year...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Eco-driving betweeen Phoenix and Austin through...
There is no single easy way to do this. You will have to construct routes yourself, although websites like Google Maps are certainly going to be useful. (You can use Street View to glean speed limits...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Can you send a SENTRI by mail to another country?
There is no reason why you can't mail or courier the SENTRI card to him. It's important that the US Department of Homeland Security, which issued the card, is aware that he lives in Mexico, but if...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Dual citizen of UK and Canada visiting the US...
I don't have an easy answer to your dilemma, except to offer these suggestions:In most circumstances, Canadians can renew their passports using the "simplified renewal" process (the requirements are...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for San Diego: Consolidated rental shuttle with a...
The shuttles to the car rental area are pretty roomy unless you get unlucky and several flights arrive more or less simultaneously, in which case you could wait for the next one. They come around every...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Thailand consulate asking for an impossible document
It's possible that the Thai clerk that is processing your visa application got the impression somehow that you're traveling for academic purposes. Is this the case? If it is, it's possible that this...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Can I still get NEXUS if my US green card has...
According to this US government website, you need to be a lawful permanent resident of Canada or the U.S. (or a citizen of either country; or of Mexico, if you participate in Mexico's trusted traveler...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Documents needed to cross the border into Canada...
To cross into Canada you'll need:for land, water, or air travel, a passport, orif crossing by land or water, a US passport card (unless you're also a US citizen, you won't be eligible for one), orif...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Driving From Toronto, Ontario to Yellowknife Mid-...
Perhaps 2019?I've not yet driven this route but I have done some research on it because it's a trip I'm planning. Google Maps Street View has excellent views of the entire route, so you can check for...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Do I have to declare over-the-counter painkillers...
You should absolutely declare them. It doesn't look like you need to, but it's always safest if you do. The worst case scenario with these pills is that they might be seized by Customs, but if that...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Passport validity to enter Canada
You will be fine.According to this website of the Government of Canada, if your passport expires before the end of your intended visit, the immigration officer can limit the length of your permitted...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Where can I walk the ocean floor in BC, PEI or...
Hopewell Rocks has a large amount of ocean floor to explore because the tidal variation in the Bay of Fundy is extremely large, among the largest in the world. There are areas (not as spectacularly...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Which parts of PEI National Park have coyotes and...
I've been to the park, and during my visit, I didn't see any foxes or coyotes at all. I think it's safe to assume that while it may not be an uncommon experience, it's certainly not an automatic or...
View ArticlePrince Rupert to Port Hardy ferry - questions about amenities
We're contemplating a coastal British Columbia trip by car and will need to ride some ferries. One ferry will be the Prince Rupert to Port Hardy ferry, between the north central B.C. coast and the...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Can I carry my queen size bed in train as an...
Based on Indian Railways' luggage web page, it looks like you can indeed bring a bed, but it will go in the brake van as that is the only place that it will fit (maximum 100x60x25 cm to go in the...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Canadian import duties for a non-resident
In my experience, UPS will phone you at the number given as being yours on the shipping documents, offering to clear the package through customs for you. You have the right to clear it yourself and...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Can I go inside the airport in the UK to meet...
It is quite likely that you can get a gate pass. This is like a boarding pass, but would allow you to go to their gate to meet them. Note that this will only be an option if they are flying...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Can I buy and tow an RV trailer pop-up with USA...
The catch is this: in what state will you register it? You either need to be a resident of the state, or need to qualify to register it there (which usually means you only use it there) . You'll have...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Bringing back new items to USA from Canada
I cross the Canada/US border regularly - about once a month for the past five years.You aren't required to declare every little thing you bring with you, if it's reasonable to have it with you. I have...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Air Canada: will there be accommodation...
Generally, for missed connections within Air Canada's control departing from Canada, Air Canada will cover overnight hotel accommodations if necessary, plus pay a modest (but adequate) meal allowance....
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Can I enter Canada twice in a month as an American?
It is not a problem. I have done exactly this several times in the reverse direction, but it is equally fine northbound. Once I did a day trip to the US from Canada on a Monday, then entered for a...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Is there a minimum expiration date to travel to...
Canada, in general, does not have a requirement that passports be valid beyond the return date that the traveler has booked, so you should have no problem.
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for What are the practical consequences of getting...
I've had SSSS once in Canada (at Regina, YQR). I got a bag search at the gate before boarding, and a quick pat-down. It only took a couple of minutes. I had no extra screening happen when I passed...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Motorcycle insurance when renting in the US
Insurance varies around the world, but here are some general suggestions:You can probably buy physical damage insurance for the motorcycle from the company from which you are renting it. This will...
View ArticleVisiting Salmon Glacier, near Stewart, British Columbia (Canada)/Hyder,...
Near the southernmost point of the British Columbia, Canada/Alaska, USA border is a beautiful glacier named Salmon Glacier. Apparently this glacier can be visited using a gravel road from the town of...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for NEXUS vs Global Entry for Canadian with US...
You should absolutely choose NEXUS over Global Entry, with one caveat below.NEXUS includes all Global Entry benefits, plus adds some (for example, expedited airport security in Canada; ability to use...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Travelling to Canada for work with 2 drink...
Unfortunately, you cannot be assured that you will be able to enter Canada, except in certain circumstances such as if the offense happened while you were a minor, or if at least five years has passed...
View ArticleAnswer by Jim MacKenzie for Have any airlines ever banned anyone for...
Here is a reference I found: Restricting Airline Ticketing Rules Unlikely to Help Consumers, a US-government study on the issue concluding that openly allowing hidden-city ticketing is not generally...
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