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Transit visa for UK while traveling to the United States from India [closed]
Sorry, this is not a question and answer thing that I'm trying to do. But, just want to write up about one question that is most frequently asked - Do I need a transit visa to go to the the US via ...
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Long layover in Heathrow
I'm an Indian passport holder with a valid US visa. I have an 18 hour layover in Heathrow. With a land side transit visa can I go out of the airport just to check into a nearby hotel to get some rest? ...
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Can I leave the airport in London during my layover for a visit?
I am a US permanent resident but I am a Filipino citizen. I am planning to travel to the Phillipines and wanted to get a ticket with a 15 hours layover in the UK. Am I allowed to go out of the airport ...
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Itinerary to Scotland from London
I am planning to travel from London to the following destinations by train: Edinburgh, Inverness and Windermere and then back to London. My questions are:
What would be the best itinerary (order of ...
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What is your favourite London restaurant and Why? [closed]
I am writing an article and I would love your feedback. ;)
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What airlines allow in-cabin travel for cats? [closed]
I am planning on moving to London and want to know what airlines allow in-cabin travel for cats?
I don't want them in the cargo — have heard too many HORROR stories. Also how much is the fare for the ...
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How to get a 1 week-fast track British passport replacement appointment upgraded to the 1-day premium service
Complete nightmare so far, missed flight and missing foreign visa as well.
Going to IPS tomorrow with a fast-track appointment in hand and aiming to upgrade to the premium one-day service. Anyone ...
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18 hr layover in London…should I get a transit visa to explore London…is sightseeing allowed on a transit visa?
Details: I hold a Indian passport with a valid and unexpired US student visa (F1). I would be travelling from Los Angeles to Mumbai via a 18 hr layover at London Heathrow airport in December 2012.
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Where can I get an up-to-date list of destinations by overnight coach from London
I've found a way for people who can sleep on overnight buses/coaches to save time and accommodation by taking night coaches out of London.
I've haphazardly found Plymouth-Penzance, ...
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Determine gate for departing Heathrow flight
Flights out of London Heathrow do not contain departure gate information until about 45 minutes before the flight is ready to depart (presumably so you spend more money at the duty-free). Are there ...
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What are the mobile plan options for a short-term (6 month) visit to the UK?
I am starting an internship in London starting October and was wondering what the options for a short-term mobile plan in the UK are.
I use an iPhone so a data plan would be nice but not necessary.
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Is late May into Early June a good time to avoid the summer rush in London?
I'd like to go to London for two weeks and take a few side trips in England and Wales. It's looking like from about May 21st to June 4th is when I can go.
Is that ahead of the Summer travel season, ...
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What do travellers to England need to know about social class
One aspect that British society is known for its social class system, but how does this apply to foreigners? I will be in London and Manchester for a week, and knowing which neighbourhoods to avoid or ...
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Is it feasible to do a Monopoly board pub crawl in London?
Putting aside the question of how intoxicated one might become, is it feasible to travel to all the "streets" on a Monopoly board in London in a single day? How long would it take? Do all these ...
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Bath to London on Christmas Day
Is there a way to get from Bath to London using public transport on 25th Dec? Or at least from some place near Bath?
All the public transport I could find is shut on christmas Day.
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Where to stay for London nightlife?
For those looking to travel to London and enjoy the nightlife, where would be the best area to stay? Requirements are nearby bars, alcohol and 20-something crowd all preferably within walking ...
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Which area is London's Wentworth Street based? [closed]
I got an IT position offer in London. The offer sounds quite good, so I'm seriously considering accepting it and moving there.
The company info says it is based on the Wenthworth Street. What kind of ...
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How to get from London Gatwick to Cambridge on public transport?
I'm arriving on London Gatwick airport around 10 pm on a weekday, and would like to make it to central Cambridge the same night. How would I go about it? Apparently there are no direct buses or ...
