7
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What should I wear in the tropics during the rainy season?
Am going to Panama during the rainy season with my kids. What should we wear/take to be comfortable in the humidity? What kind of shoes? umbrellas? How do we avoid mosquito and chigger bites?
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Tips for travelling in Europe? [closed]
We are planning a trip through Europe in September. We are going on a cruise that will stop in Spain, France, Croatia and Italy. We are also going to be staying in Paris, France for a week after the ...
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0answers
25 views
Want to know about places, condition hostel in Thailand? [closed]
Haiiii i will go to Thailand next week, i want to know what is the best place in there? How the condition hostel in silom or shatorn? because i will come with my parents....but we love backpack so ...
3
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3answers
63 views
Do I need to apply for two separate visas for Australia and New Zealand?
I will be in Australia for 3 days before I fly to New Zealand. Do I need a tourist visa for both countries?
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1answer
108 views
What's the most cost-effective destination for a four night trip from Berlin to a non-Schengen destination?
To avoid overstaying my visa, I need to leave the Schengen area for three full days (four nights). What's the most cost-effective way to do this from Berlin, Germany.
Here are the requirements:
...
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2answers
65 views
Apartment in Berlin for long stay (Two months) [duplicate]
I am looking for a good apartment in Berlin for a family of two, can anyone provide site where I can find such options(I would prefer direct contacts rather than some booking sites).
2
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1answer
79 views
Do Europeans require a visa to visit USA?
I will be staying for 2months in the USA, do I require a visa since I am a citizen of Malta, which is part of the European Union?
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0answers
42 views
Appointment for Greece Visa
I've got my holiday booked for Greece for the next month but can't seem to get an appointment with the Greek embassy to apply for a visa.
Can anyone confirm if there are any agencies that hold ...
8
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2answers
155 views
Rent a car in United States (Las Vegas) paying cash
I was wondering how difficult it is to rent a car in United States (Las Vegas airport) without having a credit card or a debit card belonging to Visa or Mastercard circuits.
I googled for some ...
1
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1answer
61 views
Crossing the US-Canadian border and back
My wife and I, citizens of Italy, will be traveling to New England for sightseeing. We will arrive and leave at/from New York JFK and rent a car. Since we would like to see Niagara Falls, we will need ...
3
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2answers
28 views
Visit Brisbane during layover
I'm flying with Virgin Australia from Port Moresby to Singapore in 2 days. On the way back I have a layover of 6.30 hours in Brisbane. Will I have time to leave the airport (BNE) and visit the city? I ...
3
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1answer
34 views
Will I receive Explorer card benefits if my employer pays for my flight?
My employer flies me out every couple of months and pays for my flight, and it always seems to be with United. I was wondering, if I get the Chase Explorer card, will I still be awarded miles for ...
2
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2answers
45 views
What are the options for a prepaid SIM card in Hong Kong?
What options are there in terms of prepaid Internet services? We will only be there for five days or so.
3
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1answer
67 views
Data plans in Germany that can also can be used elsewhere in Europe
I am planning to spend around 100 days in Leipzig, Germany this summer , I wanted to make a prepaid data plan 1 GB be very enough.
My Questions are:
Which are the service providers who have ...
3
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1answer
72 views
Which airlines provide cheap last day tickets in Nordic countries?
I spend every month about 500 euros to two business trips in a month, sometimes three for 750 euros, in flying from Tallinn to Oslo.
I often pay a ticket for return just in case.
However, many times, ...
3
votes
1answer
53 views
Can I take a bike on trains from Schiphol? [duplicate]
I want to ride my bike from Ijmuiden to Schiphol railway station and take it on the train to Groningen - any problem with this?
6
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2answers
59 views
Any walking tours (in English) in Cologne or nearby?
I'll be in Cologne, Germany a few days this summer.
Usually when I'm staying alone in a city (assuming I have time) I'll try to find a walking tour of some sort as it gives me an opportunity to meet ...
4
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1answer
50 views
US Visas: O and P
Some young semi professional musicians are planning a tour that might include some dates in the USA. I called the CBP and they confidently assured me that an O or a P status, which can be obtained at ...
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0answers
36 views
Where can I buy a mountain bike with a cart in Auckland? [closed]
I'm planning a bike trip through New Zealand from North to South. As I'm from Europe it's not an option to bring my bike with me so I'll need to buy one in NZ.
Where can I buy a new or second-hand ...
8
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1answer
139 views
Which visa will I be entering under?
There was a question about entry into the US on still valid tourist visa with a still valid F visa.
Now this begs a different question:
If I am a citizen of some country that requires a visa to ...
2
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1answer
31 views
Are there any countries in South-East Asia that don't require a motorcycle licence to ride one?
I only have an European car drivers licence and I'm wondering if it is possible to rent/buy a motorcycle somewhere in South-East Asia and ride it. Is it allowed in some countries in that area? Or are ...
4
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1answer
68 views
Is there any ferry from Vietnam to Hong Kong?
I would like to have an Asia trip from Malaysia to Hong Kong (if possible).
Is there anyone who has been doing this kind of trip? And I wonder if there is any sea transportation that provides a ...
4
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3answers
70 views
What rail cards / passes / discounts should visitors to Switzerland be aware of
Yesterday, I took a train from Zurich to Engelberg, and bought a ticket from a ticket machine at the station for the journey. I was running a bit late for the train, so there wasn't time to queue up ...
5
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1answer
133 views
How punctual are Swiss trains?
Yesterday, I was on a Swiss train that was 10 minutes late. I thought perhaps it was the end of the world ...
The Swiss railways have a reputation for being very punctual (the joke being you can set ...
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3answers
779 views
How do you know if a Japanese person means no when they say yes?
I have come across a few situations when a Japanese person will extend themselves beyond what they probably should to help people. I am often worried when asking them to do something that they will ...
9
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2answers
136 views
Is it better to ship bicycle from Egypt to Leipzig, Germany or to buy/rent one?
I'm studying going to Germany and specially Leipzig this summer for around 100 days. Personally I am very interested in cycling as a sport and as a means of transportation. I have a good bicycle here ...
3
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2answers
178 views
How will the US Airways and American Airlines merger affect frequent flyer miles?
So I have like 30,000 frequent flier miles with American Airlines and in a few weeks, care of my employer, will be traveling US Airways for a business trip. Since American Airlines is now owned by US ...
1
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0answers
27 views
Two laptops query for custom clearance in Mumbai airport [duplicate]
Is this allowed and if yes how much they charge for second one? I have lenevo laptop around 20K and my personal Mac book pro. I will be later traveling in domestic to Mangalore after the emigration. ...
0
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0answers
15 views
Direact Airside Transit (DAT) requirements at Heathrow for H-1B professional traveling from India to USA [duplicate]
I am a H-1B professional and I came to India for US visa stamping. I have valid H-1B visa. I will be traveling to Boston from Mumbai through London Heathrow Airport.
Do I need to apply transit visa ? ...
5
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1answer
39 views
From J1 TO ESTA the same year
I am a Dutch citizen, I have been in the US since 2 January under J1 VISA, exchange student. My J1 visa finish 8 may,then I will be in the grace period and I just discover that under this period I ...
4
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1answer
97 views
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 ...
5
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1answer
62 views
Can I put Kensington lock in my hand luggage?
I frequently fly around Europe only with a hand luggage. Recently I bought a Kensington lock for my laptop which I usually take with me. The lock did not cause any problems at the airports in ...
0
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1answer
38 views
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 ...
14
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3answers
248 views
Is cycling in Tokyo safe?
I have booked a hotel in Tokyo near JR Ueno Train Station and it offers bike rental. I know that around the station there are various attractions like Ueno Park and temples of Asakusa. I thought I ...
3
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1answer
34 views
Business trip to Germany with a multiple entry visa to Ireland?
A one year multiple entry visa to Ireland (as I was invited on a business trip // in April) was issued to me as I presented invitation letters to Germany (in May) & France (in June) besides my ...
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0answers
45 views
FIltering out change of airport flights in Google Flights
Is there an easy way to filter out flights that require a change of airport when searching using Google Flights?
4
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1answer
46 views
Visa requirement? Germany visit: UK citizen & South African wife
I hope someone can help! We intend going to Germany over Christmas, but there is the big question of VISA?? My wife is South African, so is my 22 year old daughter, I am a UK citizen. Leaving from ...
0
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0answers
41 views
Where in Dubai can I buy Diplomatic Supplies [closed]
What are the places in Dubai from where I can order Diplomatic Duty Free Supplies?
1
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1answer
113 views
Free parking in downtown Mountain View?
What's the situation with parking in Mountain View, CA, the US of A?
Is there free parking? Meters? Parking structures?
8
votes
1answer
76 views
Oldest monument in Rome
I know this question might seem a bit weird, but this is really difficult to find an answer to me.
Rome is well known to be one of the city in the world which has the biggest quantity of ancient ...
5
votes
1answer
54 views
Do I need a motorcycle licence to ride a motorcycle in Boliva?
I have a type B European drivers licence with which I'm allowed to drive a car in my home country (i.e. not a motorcycle). Am I allowed to buy/rent a motorcycle in Bolivia and drive it?
If not, ...
3
votes
2answers
58 views
How to travel from/to Washington Dulles and Annapolis?
I've seen a related post on how to get to/from Dulles airport, but I wanted to see if there is any specific further advice to traveling from the airport to Annapolis. Maybe the advice given will also ...
0
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0answers
40 views
Is there a camera shop in Croatia that sells Panasonic Lumix chargers? [closed]
Is there a camera shop in Croatia that sells Panasonic Lumix chargers? I left mine at home
2
votes
1answer
70 views
What to do for Immigration check when you have US visa & the parent company has changed its name?
My current company name has been changed in the US but the Indian subsidiary is using the same old name. I do not have any document to show a connection between the new US & old Indian company ...
0
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0answers
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Is it allowed to camp in East Coast Park for tourist in Singapore? [duplicate]
I was wondering if it is allowed to camp in East Coast Park (ECP) as a tourist. I'm going to Singapore for 4 days and i want to try camping ECP. Can anyone tell me if it is allowed or not.
8
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2answers
116 views
Issues with US immigration after alledged overstay - how to handle?
I arrived in Miami Int airport (Feb 2013) and was taken aside by immigration who stated I had over stayed in the US in 1995 by a few days. It was cliamed that I had not left the US and they wanted to ...
4
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1answer
49 views
Any free evening parking in downtown Denver?
I don't mind walking 15 to 20 minutes to where I need to be in downtown Denver, but it'll be useful to find some free street parking, during the evening time, 21:00/03:00 MT.
Any such thing in ...
5
votes
2answers
51 views
Useable free wifi in Melbourne?
I've been in the city about a day, and like many Australian or New Zealand cities, free wifi is hard to find. The hostel charged, and even McDonalds and Starbucks limit the access. I've got quite a ...
4
votes
1answer
35 views
Do US taxi rates depend on day/night or weekday/weekend?
In Norway, taxi rates are often higher during the night or weekend compared to weekday office hours. Is this true for the United States? I can't find anything about it on taxifarefinder.
3
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2answers
108 views
Traveling with two passports - which one to use?
I have two passport one is Saudi and the other is British.
My question is I am in Saudi Arabia and I want to travel to the UK and back how does that work?
And do I need a visa for any of the two ...
