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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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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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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 ...
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1answer
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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
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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
73 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
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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 ...
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1answer
141 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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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 ...
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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
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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
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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
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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 ...
5
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1answer
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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
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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
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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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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?
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1answer
47 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 ...
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42 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?
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1answer
119 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
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1answer
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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
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1answer
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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
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2answers
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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 ...
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0answers
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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
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1answer
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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 ...
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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
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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
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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
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2answers
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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
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1answer
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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.
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2answers
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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 ...
4
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1answer
73 views
Search engine for bicycle rentals
Many websites compare car rental prices.
Are there any such websites for bicycle rental?
2
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1answer
40 views
Visiting friends while in transit
I have a question about the trasit to any country. If suppose I go to a country where London would be my transit, can my friends/relative come and see me in the Airport? Is that possible? If not what ...
2
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1answer
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Getting a BART clipper card
I'll be visiting San Francisco for a week and want a Clipper card as a souvenir. It looks like I can order one online and have it shipped to me:
...
4
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3answers
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Help for places to see around Nice during the Monaco F1 GP weekend
I am visiting Monaco during the F1 GP weekend from 24/05 - 27/05. I am staying at Nice and traveling to Monaco on Sunday on the GP day. I am planning to arrive in Nice on the evening of 24th by ...
3
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1answer
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Petrol station in Folkestone before boarding the Eurotunnel
Where is the most convenient petrol station to fill up if we have some spare time before boarding the Eurotunnel train? Is it possible to fill-up after checking-in?
We will be driving from London.
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2answers
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What tips or tricks can you use to get “upgraded”/better hotel rooms?
(Inspired by this question on flight upgrades),
Most non-budget hotels have various categories of rooms - perhaps larger rooms, "Executive" rooms, suites, and so on. What tips or tricks can you use ...
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0answers
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Things to see in prague,berlin,osnabrück, amsterdam (Road trip) [closed]
were planning an Euro trip.
4 days in prague, then we take a train to Berlin. were planning to stay there for 2 days and rent a car and from Berlin to osnabruck by vehicle to say hello to some friends ...
3
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1answer
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I have Canadian passport, can I obtain a Canadian visa for my Saudi passport? [closed]
I have a saudi and a canadian passport. I am planning to do my masters in Vancouver but I want to enter Canada as a Saudi because I am entitled for a scholarship from Saudi and it requires that I must ...
3
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2answers
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Why SOME Israeli groups are so impolite and what to do? [closed]
I know this topic could be misunderstood and polemic, but I believe that everybody here is clever enough to understand my words and give good advices.
Last April, I came from a trip to Brazil. This ...
3
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My Schengen visa and UK visa are valid until November, am I ok to travel in September/October?
I am from China and my Schengen visa is valid until 2nd of November this year. My UK dependent visa will expire at the same time as well.
I am just wondering if I am allowed to travel 3 months before ...
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Income Tax returns not filed [closed]
we (me and my Husband) planned a tour to europe (35 days) in july end, but our CA has not filed Income-tax returns for last 3 years,
we have a Healthy bank balance, real state, own House, ...
2
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1answer
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Is it safe to cross the Canadian border with a J1 visa and come back on a B1 visa?
Is it safe to cross the Canadian border with a J1 visa and come back on a B1 visa?
I have heard some stories about having to bring proof that you are leaving the states to your home country after. ...
2
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1answer
82 views
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? ...
1
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0answers
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Great spots to have lunch between Goreme and Antalya [closed]
I'll be driving from Goreme to Antalya. Are there any interesting place to have lunch in the way?
By interesting I mean a restaurant, preferably typical turkish restaurant. Being in a little city or ...
3
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1answer
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Airline weekly/monthly passes from Gujarat state to Pune, India
I want to know if there exists a monthly/weekly ticket in any of the Airlines operating from Ahmedabad to Pune in India
I want to travel to and from every day.
3
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1answer
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German Visa application
I am planning to visit my boyfriend in June for three months, however my biggest problem is proving that I have a reason to come back. I recently completed my studies in Hotel Reception and was ...
