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Travel insurance to USA [duplicate]
I am planning to travel to USA for a short stay, around 2 months. I think it will be better to buy a little travel insurance in case I feel sick or anything. However, I have no idea about where to buy ...
3
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3answers
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What is cheapest phone option for a short trip to Europe?
I'm leaving for Europe in a couple days. I'm spending a few days in England and then a few days in Hungary before returning to the US. Unfortunately, I have not given much thought to my phone/internet ...
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0answers
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I am going to Greece via Heathrow. I have a Philippine passport, and US Permanent Resident Card. [duplicate]
My layover in Heathrow is for 12 hours each back and forth to the US. Can I go out of the Heathrow airport and so some sight seeing? I have Schengen visa issued by Greek consulate...
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0answers
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SIM in Spain with tethering [duplicate]
I will be traveling to Spain soon and want to have the ability to use the internet on my laptop. I was wondering if there are pre-paid SIMs in Spain that provide tethering options.
0
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0answers
60 views
What are the restrictions on importing honey to uk from Czech Republic for distribution, and is there a limited amount [closed]
Can you advise me on restrictions when importing honey from Czech Republic to uk for purpose of distribution?
4
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1answer
110 views
How can I manage online a booking for a Malaysian Airlines flight issued by British Airways?
Using some BAEC Avios (the British Airways Executive Club "miles"), I have booked a flight with Malaysian Airlines, who are a OneWorld partner of British Airways (BA). The ticket was issued on BA ...
8
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1answer
96 views
Visa to Russia: tourist or business?
I am a French citizen going to Russia for a 6 day scientific conference. I have an official invitation letter (all in Russian) from the organizers, I have booked hotel and plane, and I am now looking ...
7
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2answers
97 views
Do US long distance buses enforce their luggage rules?
I bought a Megabus ticket. On the ticket, it says:
You may bring 1 (one) standard sized suitcase (weighing no more than 50 pounds) per reservation and 1 carry on-piece which is capable of being ...
2
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1answer
40 views
Most thrilling roller coasters in South Carolina?
I am going to SC this summer. I wanted to visit some theme/amusement park in the neighborhood (Myrtle Beach) Can anyone suggest decent place with thrilling roller coasters?
I could only find the ...
7
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1answer
67 views
Oman Visa for Russian Women
My wife is Russian and carries a different family name in her Russian passport than mine. I carry a USA passport. she is under the age of 30 and we are planning on traveling to Oman together. What is ...
6
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2answers
114 views
Can I take a flight to Canada which stops in the USA, if I have restrictions from entering the USA?
I am a Canadian citizen and I have been denied from the USA in the past 2 years and last year I entered illegally and was caught and given voluntary departure, but I do not have a criminal record in ...
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0answers
49 views
Coming to Canada [closed]
I am confused about something:
I looked online and found 3 things:
1. Work permit
2. Permanent residency
3. Immigration
Please explain to me which is needed and which is not. Or if 2 of them are ...
4
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1answer
54 views
Where will I clear customs traveling from US to Greece and back via Toronto?
I am traveling from US to Greece via Canada. Where do I have to clear customs?
Flying from US to Toronto, Canada then off to Athens, Greece. Then Greece to Toronto and then the US.
3
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1answer
61 views
Which diving center in Thailand is providing shark diving in summer?
I am searching for dive centers which offer shark diving in Asia in summer and read may I find them in Thailand. As it can cost a notable amount of money for me to travel there and come back I want to ...
8
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1answer
255 views
Why are airplane passengers asked to move their seats to the upright position during take-off and landing?
The reasons for fastening seat belts and closing tray tables are obvious. But what danger poses having a reclined seat?
5
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2answers
62 views
Can I get a partial refund from SNCF?
I purchased a train ticket from Cherbourg to Reims from TGV Europe. This was two trains, a TER service from Cherbourg to Paris, and a double-decker TGV from Paris to Reims. The TGV part was a "prem", ...
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0answers
23 views
Nearly expired Australian Passport with India Visa [duplicate]
I will be traveling to India in July 2013 with a Visa that expires in 2014. However, my passport expires in September 2013. I want to make sure that I will not have an issue getting into India with ...
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0answers
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Can one person carry 2 tablets and 2 phones when travelling to India? [duplicate]
My mom wants to carry 1 used tablet and 1 used phone (bought in the US) and 1 used tablet and 1 new phone as a gift.
She is traveling back to India (new Delhi) alone. Will this be a problem at ...
4
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2answers
85 views
How can I get from La Paz, Bolivia to Puno, Peru?
I'm wanting to travel from La Paz, Bolivia to Puno. What's the best way to do that?
9
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2answers
112 views
Are there hostels in Guernsey?
Hostel World and HostelBookers have no entries for Guernsey, and a Google search for "hostels in Guernsey" returns only links for hotels. Are there any hostels or shared non-camping accommodation?
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3answers
1k views
Why do airplanes at every airport disembark at the left (port) side?
I travel by air a lot, and at virtually every airport I've ever been too, including where you disembark by stairs, as opposed to by jet bridge, the left-hand-doors are always used; and the ...
8
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1answer
141 views
Safety [petty crimes, mostly] in Japan
I'm fully aware of the fact that Japan is considered a quite safe country in regards of petty crimes. However, I recently stumbled upon alerts about the Roppongi area where [quoting from wikitravel]
...
3
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1answer
64 views
Advices on how to attend the auction at the Tsukiji market in Tokyo
I'm very aware of this question What are my chances of getting into the Tsukiji fish auction if I arrive by 5:25? but I'd really like to be there in time for the auction so that I can take pictures of ...
0
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1answer
55 views
How is Spring this year in most of western europe [closed]
I would like to know the current weather condition in western europe this year. I heard some complains from other forum that it is still snowing in some parts of Europe.
I'd also like to know whether ...
4
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3answers
82 views
Interactive map for mixed bus-and-walking journeys in Greater London
I need to plan a travel in Greater London (within the M25) over multiple destinations via buses and by walking.
Many online tools, including Google Maps and TFL website, enable finding the best ...
5
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1answer
49 views
Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Antofagasta, Chile?
I'm looking for a bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Antofagasta, Chile in September 2013
I found a bus company but looks like there are no buses in September. Do you know any other bus companies who ...
7
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2answers
105 views
8 hour Los Angeles layover - going to the beach?
Some friends and I have an 8 hour layover at LAX and, since it'll be summer, we'd like to get out and go check out Venice beach or something.
Say we take a taxi - How much $ are we looking at and how ...
14
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4answers
620 views
Is there a way to get to the top of Mount Everest without hiking too far?
The title says it all, really.
Are there possibilities using helicopters for example? What are the prices? Any experiences?
8
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2answers
61 views
Do any of the ski resorts near Zurich offer late season (May) skiing?
While none of the hills in and around Zurich offer skiing (though they do make for nice walks in the snow), I'm told that there are several good ski resorts within 2 hours by train / train+bus of the ...
3
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1answer
35 views
Place to store bags in Seattle for a few hours
Going to be in Seattle for a few hours before making my way to the hotel at Sea-Tac.
Will have a large backpack with me. Would like to dump it somewhere so I can explore the city for the afternoon ...
3
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1answer
58 views
Is there a taxi service in Bishop, California?
I'm looking for a taxi service in Bishop, California. Yellow Pages lists Eastern Sierra Transit under taxi services, but this is a bus company and they do not mention a taxi service on their website. ...
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0answers
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Alternatives of H1B visa, for working with a company [closed]
I belong to Bangalore, India and have been in a touch base with a US based company regarding a IT software development job.
Probably the H1B application quota for 2013 has already exceeded within few ...
5
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1answer
114 views
How can I apply for a visa for Chile in Nigeria?
How can I apply for Chilean visa when there is no Chile embassy in Nigeria?
Do I need to travel to Cote D'Ivoire?
5
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1answer
72 views
In Aviation terms, what is a Ground Stop?
This week Boston Logan Airport had a Ground Stop issued, and with the network outages across America, some airlines had them too. What is one?
9
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2answers
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How to book entire compartments on French night trains?
On the night trains in France, the so-called "Intercités de nuit", you have three comfort classes: reclining seats, 6 berth sleepers and 4 berth sleepers.
The railway company SNCF is advertising ...
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6answers
906 views
Is it dangerous to drive through Death Valley?
I planned to drive through Death Valley with a rental car during end of May or beginning of June. Now a friend of mine told me that this is a little bit dangerous, and that a lot of rental companies ...
5
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2answers
62 views
How do I get from Nice to Haut de Cagnes by public transport?
How do I get from Nice to Haut de Cagnes using public transportation? Also, it seems pretty close; is it a good idea to visit during the day while staying in Nice, or should I stay the night in Haut ...
7
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1answer
104 views
Trying Hungarian Cuisine in Budapest
I'll be going to Budapest in a few weeks. This is travel for work, and often I get to some place because of my job and then just at the very last minute when I'm there I remember that I want also to ...
5
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1answer
37 views
Where can I find the restrictions and easements that apply to a given UK Rail Ticket?
UK rail ticketing isn't always the simplest thing in the world, but the basics aren't too hard to learn. There are broadly tickets valid at any time of the day, those available only outside of peak ...
2
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1answer
70 views
What's the closest airport to the Flatiron District and Chelsea neighbourhood in NY?
There are three airports so I wanted to know which one is the closest to the Flatiron and Chelsea? Also, what the fastest way to get to each neighbourhood from the airport?
8
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1answer
196 views
Are non-Saudi women allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia?
A link from Are there any man-only places in the world? called No Women Allowed by Fox News repeats a claim I've often heard:
Women need a man, or government permission, to do just about anything
...
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4answers
182 views
UK places that offer visitors a chance to wear medieval armor and clothes?
I'm looking to visit places on UK that offer visitors an opportunity to wear medieval armor/clothes. Where can I find such a place?
4
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2answers
88 views
Finding a place to stay between Czech border and Nuremberg
I'm driving from Prague to West Germany on the A6 and am looking for a nice place to stay overnight, preferably between Nuremberg and the Czech border. My wife and I want to interact with people, so a ...
13
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7answers
1k views
Are there any man-only places in the world?
I know it is forbidden to enter to Muslim's mosques/shrines without proper Islamic cover or having your shoes during walking through temples/tombs/shrines in India and some other Hindu countries or ...
7
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2answers
274 views
Is there any restriction/limitation against female passengers who travel to the Arab countries of the middle east by these countries?
I was searching for visa rules of some Arab countries in the middle east which may limit or prohibit women (in relation to marital situation, age, male accompaniment, etc) to travel to their ...
17
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5answers
273 views
Am I going to have trouble flying with a reversed name on the ticket?
I'm flying to Peru with my girlfriend next week and I realized that her name is incorrect on the reservation.
Instead of Sally Marie Jones it's Jones Marie Sally.
We're flying into Houston, then ...
2
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1answer
75 views
Will be returning to india with some gadgets, need to know on custom duty [duplicate]
I will be returning to india from UK. I will be bringing mobile phones and a laptop.
2 iPhone 5 (Used)
1 Samsung Galaxy S4 (new)
1 MacBook Pro 15" with retina display
will I have to pay custom ...
3
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1answer
159 views
Where does Google Flights get its data from?
Has anyone ever booked a flight with Google Flights? I am just wondering where they get their prices and data from, and if I might find a cheaper flight by using something like Expedia or ...
8
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1answer
135 views
What to do with (small) children in Lisbon on a 5-7 hour transit layover?
There is a chance we will have a layover in lisbon for 5-7 hours with small children. Should we just stay in the airport and make the best of it, or is there something we could do in Lisbon?
I asume ...
4
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2answers
75 views
Is there a shuttle bus from Maastricht airport to Maastricht?
I was looking for connections to the Maastricht airport. Apparently there is a shuttle but I don't find either time tables or prices. I only found to Achen.
Anyone knows if such service exists?
Is ...
