The Most Ridiculous Visa Questions Ever

Polls have indicated that the Indian immigration have the most ridiculous questions ever, i went scrounging the web to discover the strangest things travelers around the world have been asked during a visa application. Needless to say, how well you answer this questions determines whether your visa application would be granted or denied.

Here goes.. try not to laugh.

1. “Describe your moustache/beard” – one respondent claimed to have found this on a Mexican visa application form, with the options of scanty, bushy or clipped to choose from. (this got me laughing really hard)

2. “Have you been to a farm in the past six weeks?” – in order to enter Australia.

3. “How many wives do you intend to bring?” – apparently asked of a travelling businessman on a Middle Eastern visa application.

4. “What side of the bed does your wife sleep on?” – two respondents were asked this by US authorities (do i even know what side i sleep on)

5. “Foreigners please sing in the box” – a typo seen on a Mexican immigration form.

6. “In times of either peace or war has the applicant ever been involved, or suspected of involvement, in war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide?” --Asked of overseas students entering the UK.

7. “Has the applicant ever been involved in, supported or encouraged terrorist activities in any country?” – variations of this question were asked by both UK and US authorities according to a number of those surveyed.
No 7 question must be there to cover the behinds of immigration officers, so if a terrorist ever blows up Washington they can wave a form and say "Don't blame us, WE SPECIFICALLY ASKED if he was going to do that, and he said No.

8. "Are you to engage in Pimping or Prostitution"
     Has anyone ever answered "Yes, that's the reason for my visit?"

9. Name three things about your intending course of study- students applying for Students Visa are regularly faced with this particular question.

Here are some more real questions from the US entry form prepared by the homeland security department, along with my suggested replies.
Q: "Have you ever been convicted for an offense involving Moral Turpitude?"
A: "Please repeat the question in English"

Q: "Are you involved in espionage?"
A:  "Yes, I have been a spy my whole life, but i'd have to give it up, now that you have brilliantly outed me."

Q: “Between 1933 and 1945 were you involved in persecutions associated with Nazi Germany or its allies?”
A: “Yes, and by the way, i am 140 years old today.”

Q: “Do you have a mental disorder?”
A: “Yes, everything I say is the opposite of the truth, including this statement.”

(This may cause the immigration officer’s head to explode, so stand well back.)

Happy Travels.............:)

Have you ever been asked a strange question on a visa form..tell me below.

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Motion Sickness Making Travel Difficult? TRY THIS TIPS!

I created this post because it directly affects me. Apart from my fear of heights, Motion Sickness is something i constantly have to manage. For instance, am on the road going from distance A to C, all of a sudden, i develop headache and become very nauseous. If i don't immediately deal with it, i break out in sweats and become really dizzy, (almost all the true symptoms of pregnancy lol). If you experience this symptoms and more when you are in motion- in a moving car, in a boat, in a plane,train, then like me you've got motion sickness.

Motion sickness occurs when the inner ear, eyes and other organs that detects motion, sends conflicting messages to the brain. some organs that help you keep balance(like your vision and sensory nerves) may indicate your body is moving while some others do not detect motion.

Handling Motion Sickness
If drugs don't appeal to you, then try this great tips that works quite well for me.

- If you are riding in a car, stick to the front seat, looking at the horizon would help. That way your eyes would communicate to your brain that you are indeed in motion.
- Limit the use of air conditioners. As much as possible allow fresh air in the vehicle.
- Don't try to read while in motion.
- Avoid alcohol and heavy foods before the journey.
- Keep ginger(ginger ale, ginger sweets, ginger tablets) handy. Ginger has been proven to reduce nausea.
- Listen to soothing music to help calm your anxiety.
- If all else fails, medicate. There are very good over the counter products that would lessen the symptoms.

So next time you are in motion and develop this symptoms, Manage it well, don't panic and you'd be just fine.:)

Yes You're On Vacation, But Is Your Home Safe?

You probably know all the common ways to protect your home from burglars before going on a vacation : have a neighbor check in every now and then, enabling all alarm systems, keeping the lawns mowed, but here are some you probably didn't think about.

1. Do not discuss your vacation plan in public, you never know who may be listening.

2. Consider installing motion sensitive outside lights, night intruders are less likely to burgle a well lit house.

3. Invest in good dead bolts for doors and windows. If it takes a thief more than 60 seconds to break in, he'd probably leave for greener pastures.

4. Make sure the lawns are mowed and snows are raked off to give the illusion of  an inhabited home.

5.Rather than park your cars in the garage, have your friends park in your driveway every once in a while .

6. Transfer valuables to a bank safety deposit box.

7.Never forget a spare key in the flower pot or under the rug, intruders are adept at finding them.

8. To avoid broadcasting to the whole world that you are away, have your neighbor pick up your mails and newspapers.

9. Install a good security alarm system.

10. Never advertise your departure, now this goes to all those that update all their personal details on Facebook, twitter, bbm and the rest of the social media.

Now enjoy your vacation, your house is as safe as it can be.............

Why You Need A Travel Agent.

In all my time working as a travel agent, the words i hear the most is "I want the cheapest fare please" , now, after getting the cheapest fare that is best suitable, passengers would still go online to check the fares themselves, second guessing your every move. But did you know after asking the nature of your job and determining you travel a lot and impromptu too, i gave you a ticket that had less restrictions, enabling us to change your date of travel and route in case the need arises? Now were you to get it online you'd have gotten the cheapest yes but with lots of stiff restrictions,a ticket that does not permit a change in date and which is not refundable.

WHY YOU NEED A TRAVEL AGENT


TRAVEL ASSISTANCE

Few months ago,a friend of mine took an international trip, that had stop-overs in 3 different countries before he got to his final destination. When the trip was over, he kept lamenting on how drained and weary he was. I asked how he booked his flights,and he said he used one of the big travel booking sites online and that the itinerary he purchased was the best in terms of duration, flight time, connecting time, and price. My response was next time call me first, you'd feel a lot better.

The following month, he did just that and i came up with options he never would have gotten himself using a single booking site--specifically a short and affordable southwest flight that put him in an airport with several direct flights to his destination. What would have been an expensive endurance trek over the world was replaced by a far less demanding trip.

TIME AND MONEY SAVING

Sometimes spending money on the internet looking for the right kind of travel flight and itinerary can be rewarding, but then it can be equally frustrating. When you work with a travel agent,she does that leg work, searching out travel options to meet your needs and budget.

In most cases travel agents have information on routes and rates an average customer might not have, saving you time and money. Even when you consider the agent fee using a travel agent could help you secure great deals such as aisle seats, a special type of meal, online check in, best restaurant listing, movie ticket in your new destination. Virtually everything. 


TRAVEL RECOMMENDATIONS

 If you are going to a destination you don't know, or you plan on staying in an hotel, fly in a premium cabin (or private aviation), planning complicated itineraries with multiple stops, planning complex airline routings, or taking any trip using guides/drivers or local experts, any trip that VIP access would make better, you need us. If you find yourself in any of the scenario and don’t use a travel agent you are making a costly mistake, no matter how much you think you know. 

For leisure travel, most of the questions I get are of the following variety: where is the best place to go, best place to stay, best things to do, best places to eat?  In almost every case, the answer is that there is no “best” place – but there is the best for you.That is why a relationship with a travel consultant is important.  All of these skills come together into a vacation you simply could not plan on your own, or by using the internet. I think one of the most surprising things to clients is that we are able to secure with ease and in a very timely manner ALL the components of their trip: accommodations (with perks like upgrades/breakfast/credits), private transfers, dinner reservations, sightseeing with exclusive access (skip the line).

PERKS

Just last week i went with a colleague to the airport, he had clients travelling out of Nigeria for the first time who didn't want the hassle of immigration while boarding, when we got to the airport my colleague immediately called his "connect''  in immigration and they were boarded without any problems( you know how Nigeria immigration officers can be). 

One of the many major advantages travel agents bring to the table is personal connections and clout. “Connections” means knowing GMs and executives at top hotels (and airlines, chefs, cruise lines, adventure travel outfitters, etc.) personally. Having a top travel agent can also make you an instant VIP – free room upgrades, hard to get restaurant reservations, access to otherwise closed stores and exhibits, private guides, and cheaper – often much cheaper – premium airfares. 

Here’s the best part: even though most top agents charge fees, in almost every experience my friends, family, and acquaintances have had, travel agents have saved money, often a lot of money. If you are taking a trip to a destination where you do not already know all the best places to eat and best things to see and do, or any cultural travel, from safaris to ancient ruins, you need a travel agent.

People think they can just book flights, hotels, or car rentals themselves, and sometimes they can, especially if nothing goes wrong. But when your flight is cancelled and you are standing in line waiting to be rebooked, believe me, you’ll wish you had a travel agent. I’d already be working on it for you.”

RECOMMENDATION
Your next question now should be, ''where do i get that travel agent?'' well that's why am here. I am a travel consultant, and am here to serve you. Contact me via email on travelbookmark@yahoo.com for hotel reservations in any country in the world, airline reservation and tickets, travel insurance, and visa documentation, you can leave me a comment stating your inquiry and i'd get back to you.why u need a travel agent asapwhy you need a travel agentwhy you need a travel agent asap

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