And now for some of the inevitable adventures that come with traveling.
First, my name is mis-translated on my UAE visa - it isn't written as pronounced in English, which led to the border guys questioning if it was me/my passport.
That was not helped by the fact that my hair is short now, and therefore radically different looking than all of my passport pictures where it is long and in a ponytail.
I am also not sure how to explain to a US airport guy why I am studying theater in the Middle East after a 14-hour flight. I am not at my most articulate. My answer ended up being something along the lines of "because the people are awesome?"
Also general travel/airplane tips:
The JetBlue terminal at JFK is awesome. Food is good. Reading is good. Naps are good. Also, emergency exit rows are pretty awesome - there is so much more legroom. And yes, if something horrible happens you might have to open a door. Worth it.
<3
First, my name is mis-translated on my UAE visa - it isn't written as pronounced in English, which led to the border guys questioning if it was me/my passport.
That was not helped by the fact that my hair is short now, and therefore radically different looking than all of my passport pictures where it is long and in a ponytail.
I am also not sure how to explain to a US airport guy why I am studying theater in the Middle East after a 14-hour flight. I am not at my most articulate. My answer ended up being something along the lines of "because the people are awesome?"
Also general travel/airplane tips:
The JetBlue terminal at JFK is awesome. Food is good. Reading is good. Naps are good. Also, emergency exit rows are pretty awesome - there is so much more legroom. And yes, if something horrible happens you might have to open a door. Worth it.
<3
