Travel involving more than one country.
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11 hour international layover in Los Angeles (LAX)
We are flying from Japan to Mexico City and have an 11-hour layover in Los Angeles (LAX). Our friend is willing to come pick us up to hang out for a few hours but we are unclear if we are allowed to ...
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1answer
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Most frequent words required while foreign travel [closed]
Which are most important words required while visiting countries having a different language understood by you?
How do you manage a situation where you need to explain other person not understanding ...
8
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1answer
257 views
Activities in Montreal for a Bachelor party
I'm currently planning a bachelor party for a friend, and plan on holding it in Montreal next month. There a some people in our group who have a passing familiarity with the area, but mostly only know ...
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1answer
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Getting to Australia from overseas cheaply and not by air?
I really thought this had been asked before but can't find such a question.
I'm looking for either a website or guidebook or detailed directions on how to arrive in Australia from another country ...
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1answer
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How to travel to California with my cat?
I am moving to California from Ukraine. I know the exact requirements from Ukranian part, but what about USA part and especially California? What is the exact list of requirements for the cat?
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Travel Tips for Italy: Florence, Venice, Rome and Cinque Terre [closed]
I am travelling Italy in May!
Would love your favorites to see, explore, and enjoy!
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5answers
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Should I change most of my money in my home country or in the destination country?
Where can I get more favourable exchange rate, in general?
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Can I make reservations for trains in Italy, France and Belgium from the Bahn ticket desks in Germany?
Assuming that the trains I'm booking don't pass through Germany. So e.g. Rome-Paris.
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Traveling to tomorrow/yesterday [closed]
This question always comes to my mind and I cannot find a logical answer to it. We all know that there are some hours differ in the time if we travel from east to west or from west to east.
Suppose I ...
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2answers
111 views
How trustworthy are government travel advice sites? Are there alternatives?
In How do I know if it's safe to travel to a country at a specific time? , the main suggestion for determining the safety of travel to a certain country are travel advice agencies run by ...
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3answers
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Inter-country one-way car rental in Europe?
I'd like to rent a car in Germany, drive to Hungary, and return the car there. Do any car rental agencies allow such a thing (without an enormous fee)?
I'd consider a fee less than 1-2 days ...
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2answers
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Should I buy a weapon if travelling to dangerous countries
There are some countries that is consider "dangerous", which I will not specific it.
My main question is whether is it best practice to buy a weapon to protect yourself and people who accompany you ...
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4answers
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Can I through check my bags on separate bookings?
I have two different bookings on British Airways and Emirates.
Booking 1 (British Airways):
Washington (IAD) -> London (LHR) -> Dubai
Booking 2 (Emirates):
Dubai -> Hyderabad
I have a 5 hour stop ...
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6answers
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Is it possible to make a decent income from travelling the world?
My dream is to be able to travel the world and have a new adventure every day. With the internet, every day I'm able to see this beautiful and unique world, but those are only photos. I want to ...
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2answers
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How to buy duty free other than at the airport?
Everybody knows you can buy things duty free at airports if you are leaving for or coming from another country.
(You can also buy on airplanes and I think I've seen on some international ferries and ...
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Is it necessary to take a national identity card when travelling abroad?
It goes without saying one requires international passport when travelling abroad, but what are the reasons for taking a national ID? In what situations may I need it?
Is that enough to take just ...
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1answer
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How to stay connected with friends, family while abroad?
How do you stay connected with your friends, colleagues and family while abroad?
I've recently came across such a thing as TravelSIM which offers a callback service at quite low prices and to my ...
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2answers
328 views
Managing baggage in transit at OR airport Johannesburg
I have an 8 hour wait for an international transfer at Johannesburg airport and will be changing airlines. I am very concerned about the stories of theft and tampering of luggage at this airport. How ...
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1answer
232 views
An online map indicating the status of all open and closed international borders
I like to make up my own interesting international routes on my longer trips rather than always following conventional routes.
But often it's tricky to plan a route in lesser-known parts of the world ...
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2answers
110 views
Services to help disabled travelers when travelling, eg with accommodation in Canary Islands and travel from Russia
I'm disabled, from Russia. And I'm planning to travel in the future as much as I can. I'm seeking companies, services, which can to help me with accommodation, because I'm a wheelchair user.
Maybe ...
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2answers
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What is considered a “domestic flight” with Delta flights in North America?
Carry-on Baggage - complimentary
so that's easy.
Then we get to the checked luggage:
First Checked Bag - Within U.S. and Canada: $25 USD
U.S./Canada and Caribbean: $25 ...
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2answers
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Which US credit cards have the cheapest foreign transaction fees? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
US debit/ATM card with lowest fees for travel
When traveling to a country with a different currency, how should you take your money?
How can Americans get a chip-and-pin ...
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1answer
189 views
Some travel forms ask if I've visited Africa recently. What restrictions might I encounter due to my travel to Africa?
I know that I may be ineligible to donate blood (in the United States, at least) for a certain period of time after travelling to Africa (from my research, mainly because of presence of malaria, but ...
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2answers
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RTW-ticket or self buying on a world trip?
We're planning a 2-person, 10-month world trip. We want to visit at least two continents; South-America (Peru, Ecuador) and Asia (Jordan, Israël but also the southeast, say Laos, Vietnam)
The exact ...
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2answers
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What are the visa (or any other crucial) requirements of Bhutan for US or EU citizens?
I heard that access to Bhutan is quite restricted for all people of outside South-Asian countries?
Can I have the details on that?
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4answers
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What are safe uses of non-potable water?
While traveling, you come across many different levels of water safety. In some countries you can drink the tap water, and in others you should avoid it at all costs.
Where do you draw the line when ...
16
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1answer
237 views
Are there currently any international ferries that travel to Saint Petersburg, Russia?
Years ago I was in Europe and decided it would be a great idea to go to Saint Petersburg by ferry since it is regarded as a beautiful city and is a port. I didn't mind departing from Finland, Estonia, ...
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1answer
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Are there any prepaid travel cards available in Japanese Yen?
Are there any prepaid travel cards (like the Amex GlobalTravel) available in Japanese Yen?
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2answers
130 views
Online resources/communities especially for travelling to remote islands [closed]
I'm dreaming of visiting remote islands such as St. Helena or the Kerguelen islands, but mostly don't get past the dreaming stage because I don't really know how to start making it happen. I think ...
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2answers
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What is the cheapest travel destination in Central/South America (from Chicago)?
Now, obviously if I simply wanted flight prices I could look that up myself, but there are a multitude of choices and multiple considerations under the word "cheap".
First, I'd like a narrowing down ...
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0answers
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Where can I best exchange cash from USD to euro? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the best method for exchanging dollars for Euros?
I have sold some equipment and the buyer paid cash which I now need to change from US dollars to Euros. I'm ...
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0answers
121 views
Travel grants for international student internships [closed]
I am from India, going to Berlin, Germany for internship in the field of Sciences & Technology. So, are there any travel grants I can get?
My internship is providing stipend that meets local ...
7
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1answer
163 views
Can I do volunteer work while visiting for 2 months in Amsterdam?
I am planning to stay in Amsterdam for around 2 months to visit my brother. Is there any restriction to do non-paid volunteer work in Amsterdam. I hold a Nicaragua passport.
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1answer
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Does a Nicaraguan citizen need a visa for the UK?
I don't need a visa to enter certain European countries as a tourist... but I am not sure about the UK. A friend invited me to go to the UK. I will stay in Amsterdam for a month before going there. ...
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1answer
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Are there any inhabited condominiums (joint sovereignties) apart from Brčko District?
The Wikipedia article on condominium (in the meaning of joint sovereignty) lists a number of present condominiums, including Brčko District, which has almost 90000 inhabitants and is a condominimum ...
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2answers
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What should you do if you get arrested in a foreign country?
If a traveller - for whatever reason, is arrested on charges (valid or otherwise), what steps should he/she take to ensure their safety, local and home legal aid and security? How can one make sure ...
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2answers
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What's the name for the “blocking” stickers used on car headlights?
I'll be driving my car from Belgium to the UK, with plans to then drive around the country.
Like most cars in the European mainland, my car's headlights/headlamps are slightly adjusted to the right ...
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4answers
381 views
What documents should you carry with you when travelling internationally?
I actually saw this on a list of top new traveller questions, and figured it'd be a good one to have on here.
Obviously with international travel, you'll need your passport, but are there any other ...
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1answer
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Are there international car ferries in the Caribbean?
Is it all possible to plan a road trip in the Caribbean? Trinidad & Tobago seems to have a ferry, but that is within one country.
I am looking for a ferry enabling me to do a road trip through ...
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2answers
91 views
Cheap travel to Toronto from California
I'm coming from Sacramento/San Francisco and I'd like to travel to Toronto, and then back a week later.
So far I've found round-trip flight tickets for $600. But a round-trip between SFO and BOS ...
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2answers
88 views
Is it a good idea to keep your home timezone sleeping pattern when traveling to a far timezone?
I will be traveling to a timezone 10 timezones ahead of mine. I need to be productive and work while I am there. I can't afford jet leg when I get there and then jet lag when I get back.
Is it ok for ...
6
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1answer
372 views
Possible ways to find sponsor for world tour / adventure type trip around world
I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but...
I was wondering what are possible ways to find sponsors for one's world tour or adventurous trip, I have seen sometimes people do ...
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5answers
995 views
Paying by credit card while overseas cheaper in US dollars or in the local currency?
Recently I had to pay for a hotel in a foreign country using credit card, and the guy at the hotel asked me if I wanted the bill to be paid in the local currency or in US dollars. I didn't even know I ...
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1answer
507 views
As a US citizen programmer, what kinds of visas can I get to work abroad remotely for my US employer? [closed]
I am a programmer working for an employer in the US who is willing to let me work remotely from another country. I would like to travel abroad and visit different countries with my wife and kids. ...
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1answer
171 views
What's the preferable option to book a flight?
I am very inexperienced traveler. I have a very basic question regarding booking flights.
On the Internet there are a few online agencies like Expedia, Kayak, Orbit. I don't really know what the ...
8
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3answers
238 views
What are some ways to minimize the time spent in customs?
Every time I've gone through customs, it has been a relatively quick and friendly series of basic questions and credential verification. However, I have heard people complain about delays due to ...
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0answers
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Technology Oriented Travel Professional [closed]
Still trying to figure out this site, my first post.
Regarding the title, hear me out here. I've always been curious to know if there are any technology oriented professionals who travel for a ...
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2answers
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What are the best seat places to choose inside an international flight for economy class?
Considering that I can choose any seat on any seat row on a Boeing 777-300ER for an international flight, I have most of 400 seat places to choose from the forefront to the last row of this airplane. ...
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3answers
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What direct flights connect South America and Africa?
I'm curious, what airlines offer direct flights between South America and Africa and what cities do they connect?
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344 views
What problems and solutions arise with data access when travelling through multiple countries?
I am currently part way through a trip that will pass through at least 11 countries. I want to access data in all these countries. What problems am I likely to encounter, and what pragmatic solutions ...
