For questions specifically about long trips, say longer than the duration of tourist visas, or six months and up.
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Long term travel without being wealthy - how is it possible?
Some people are practically most of the time traveling, from country to country, for a very long periods and sometimes even years.
How could one be able to travel for a long period of time, over ...
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What is the LONGEST Tour operated by travel companies?
I remember 6 years ago, discovering "The Great South American Journey" operated by Gap adventures (now G Adventures), a 5 month trip around the continent (although essentially a bunch of their smaller ...
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Long term vacation on Falkland islands?
Has anyone ever been there? I was wondering if anyone knows any "local" classifieds site there for a somewhat mid-long term accommodation (3 months?) without staying in a Hotel. Also, does anyone know ...
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What does one year of traveling around the world cost?
What does it cost to travel around the world for one year on average? I am not considering the continuous cost you have at home (Insurance, mortgage, etc) and the around the world tickets, since those ...
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Long Term Travel - what insurances can / should I get?
I'm a freelancer in the field of software development and I'm planning to travel to different places, but also continue working. I'd expect to stay at a certain place (country) for 1-3 months. Pretty ...
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Supplies and support on a long-distance walk
I've travelled long distances, but I've always had my backpack and used transport, and can get by that way fairly easily in general.
I've been reading about long-distance walkers - people who walk ...
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Traveling to France before date of the long sejour visa
I would like to travel to France before the starting date of my long sejour visa. I thought it will be no problem since I can travel to the Schengen only with my passport without asking any permission ...
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Planning to stay for 3 months in Berlin, Germany. Should I bring a car with me?
I will be spending about 3 months (at least) in Berlin, Germany, primarly to look for some business oportunities or maybe a job. I am aware of the nearly perfect transportation services Berlin offers ...
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Accepted student with long sejour visa (OFII) to France, but arriving as tourist
I have been accepted as student for the 2013 January intake. Since the “lettre de attestation” says the program will start by the 4th of January I suppose my visa will be valid just before the program ...
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Does a Singaporean Student Pass visa card need to be surrendered when it expires?
Singaporean Long Term Pass visas (such as Training Employment Pass, Student Pass, etc that allow you to go through automated border control clearance) state that the biometric visa card must be ...
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How can I receive mail while I'm traveling?
I'm preparing to embark on an extended journey, through at least South America and Europe, I anticipate traveling for 6-18 months.
Is there any way I can continue to receive physical mail to a U.S. ...
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French rules for long stay visa: OFII
I was looking for somebody to guide me about the OFII rules catering to the French long stay visa.
I'm going as an exchange student to Nimes, France from Delhi, India. As my stay is over 90 days, I ...
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Travel by working?
Are there still any ways you can travel by working?
For instance, do you know of any organizations or industries that would be willing to trade either general labor or a specific skill with the ...
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What do I need to work and travel in the US for 10 months as a Dutch citizen?
I am a Dutch citizen planning on going on a big trip to the USA from January 2014 to October 2014. I want to visit Canada and Honduras as well during this trip, but these will be short vacation like ...
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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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Plan a long visit during a flight stop
I heard someone talking about taking a long visit (6 weeks, for example) at one of the flight's stops.
For example, a flight departes from Amsteram, heading to Bangkok, but it has a stop in Kuala ...
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Absolute cheapest means of travelling long distance and duration [closed]
I know this is going to be a hard-if-not-impossible-to-answer question, and probably does not have one unique answer, but I do think it is relevant at some level for many people visiting this site.
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Can I find an affordable long term car rental/lease in USA for 50 days? [duplicate]
I am trying to find a answer for an affordable car rental/lease for over 30+ days. My wife and I will be traveling from Italy back to the USA later this year. We will be spending 50+ days in the USA ...
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How to budget for backpacking trips [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Long term travel without being wealthy - how is it possible?
I'm mildly ashamed to say I hardly ever budget for my trips. I tend to look at my bank balance, look at ...
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Eurotrip - temporary job for 1 year [duplicate]
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Maximum validity of a Schengen visa for multiple visits
September next year my fiancée is going to UK for 1 year to study English. I can't accompany her with such an ...
