Using the mail system while travelling.
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2FABE - the 'secret' international travel postcard stamp code?
I was told about this about three years ago, that if you were desperate and didn't have time to buy stamps for a postcard, merely putting the code '2FABE' would get your postcard to its intended ...
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How do I verify my location in a country that has unreliable mail?
I'm trying to complete the final step of verification on couchsurfing.org and the country where I live (Dominican Republic) essentially doesn't have public mail. I've heard services like DHL can ...
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Sending passport via post office to get visa
I'm forced to send my passport via post office, because there is no Burkina Faso embassy in my country. I don't feel very comfortable about it, because the passport can get lost and/or can be misused.
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Can you send a postcard somewhere at Mexico City airport (MEX)?
A very specific question this time:
Is it possible to buy and send a postcard somewhere within Benito Juárez International Airport?
If so, where in the airport can I find a post office or mailbox? ...
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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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Can you receive mail at hotels weeks before you arrive?
Do hotels accept mail for guests that haven't arrived yet? Even weeks in advance?
I am buying tickets for an event (see this question), but the vendor can only mail tickets to a Japanese address. I ...
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Can you register for a “packstation” in Germany if you are traveling through Germany?
In Germany there is a brilliant service called packstation. I envy my German friends for this service where packages can be delivered which you can then collect at any time. Typically they are located ...
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What's the cheapest method to send a large package from New Zealand?
After few months in New Zealand we are soon flying to Thailand. During our time here we picked up some gear that we would love to keep, but don't want to carry with us to Thailand.
When we asked at ...
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How to buy Japanese baseball tickets from the US?
What's a good way to buy Japanese baseball tickets from the US?
I'm trying to get tickets to the 4/13 Tigers game at Koshien stadium in Osaka. I can read Japanese, and would love to buy from the ...
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Amount of stamps for sending postcards from India
What value of stamp do I need for sending a postcard from India to Croatia i.e. Europe.
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How long does it take for letters to get from Osaka to Tokyo?
I would like to order tickets to be mailed from Osaka to my hotel in Tokyo. How long should I expect it to take? It'll be mailed by standard post (no express charges).
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Is it cheaper to mail a small package to Germany from Turkey, Bulgaria, or Romania? [closed]
I'm travelling from Turkey slowly to Romania via Bulgaria and I have a package that must be sent to Germany.
Which country has the cheapest rates for a small package? Is there a tradeoff versus ...
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What is the cheapest way of sending a laptop from USA to the UK? [closed]
I moved from the UK to USA recently and need to send my old company's laptop back. What is the cheapest way to do it? Also will the company have to pay any tax on it? The laptop was purchased in the ...
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Tips on sending a letter to Morocco? [closed]
I need to send mail to a friend who's traveling in Morocco. How much postage do I need for a letter? Can I drop it in any letter box in New York, or does it need any special treatment from the Post ...
