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Prepay (micro) sim card for data in Thailand
I'm going to be two weeks in Thailand and need a micro-sim for my iPhone (non jail broken). The main use will be data but obviously I will use it for calls and text too.
What are the recommended ...
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?
4
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1answer
35 views
Details regarding getting a French Shengen visa
I am an Indian, studying in USA. I need to go to France this summer for a conference. Can I apply for a French visa from India (I will be going back to India first in the summer) ? Amongst the ...
4
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1answer
80 views
Credit Card travel insurance length
Many credit cards offer free travel insurance when you purchase tickets using your credit card, and this will last for 40 days starting from the commencement of your trip.
But what if I purchase ...
4
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1answer
119 views
I'm an Indonesian citizen. Do I need a visa for South Korea?
I'm an Indonesian citizen holding an US visa. My itinerary is USA -> China -> South Korea -> China -> USA. All within 2 weeks. Do I need to apply for a South Korean visa?
4
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1answer
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Applying for Schengen Visa in Seattle?
Has anyone applied for Schengen tourist visa from Seattle? I don't want to travel to SFO to apply for the visa. Is there a easy way to get the visa from Seattle?
I am planning to travel to italy and ...
4
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1answer
92 views
What are the rules for driving in Mecca?
I'm a Muslim making a pilgrimage to Mecca. I'm an American citizen and have a valid US driver's license.
I'm trying to find information weather I need to apply for a special license to drive my ...
4
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1answer
112 views
Amtrak shared roomettes — am I allowed to sell the unused bed to another traveller?
In Europe, a common option on sleep trains is to book night accommodation in space shared with one or more strangers.
This is cheaper than a private compartment, but more expensive than having only a ...
4
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1answer
102 views
5 yr residence card: does it let me travel without my husband?
I am Australian, married to an EU national, and have just been issued with a 5 yr residence card. I want to travel to Malta with a friend. My husband and I run an import business in the UK and my ...
4
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1answer
96 views
What is the cheapest way to get from Central Europe to South East Asia between Christmas and the New Year?
My final destination is Thailand.
Since rail is relatively cheap between SE Asian countries, I am not too concerned about where I initially land down there.
Most direct flights to Bangkok for ...
4
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1answer
90 views
Do I need a visa to Turkey if I am crossing from Georgia?
I am Egyptian. I will travel to Georgia in February. I have the visa for Georgia and I would like to cross from Georgia to Turkey by bus. Do I need a visa? And if so, where should I get it? Egypt or ...
4
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1answer
95 views
What is a good place in Goa to stay with a beach and scuba diving?
We are going to Goa with small children and are trying to find a nice beach resort, but with a decent dive shop, so that the adults could also do some diving. Any ideas?
4
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1answer
124 views
How to get from Copenhagen airport to Tivoli
What is my fastest option to get from Copenhagen airport to Tivoli by public transport on a weekday?
4
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1answer
51 views
what would be the most economic public transportation deal for me in HKG?
I'll visit HKG for two periods:
one evening, a day and a half
3 days and a half
I wandered the net and saw some public transportation deals.
But I'm confused which one would be the most economic ...
4
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1answer
511 views
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. ...
4
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1answer
470 views
How big are “twin” beds in Japan?
It's been my experience that "twin" sized beds in Japanese hotels are quite a bit bigger than what we would call "twin" here in the US. How wide/long are they exactly?
4
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1answer
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Organised backpacking in China (14-Sep till 8-Oct 2012)
Wandering the net, I have found this site:
http://thedragontrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Detailed%20Itinerary%20-%20HK%20to%20HK%2025%20days.pdf
This fits all my needs:
comprehensive
young
...
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0answers
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Passing immigration when father and child hold a different passports [duplicate]
I am the father of an infant child who currently has a different nationality to me (I hold an EU passport, and he has a non-EU passport).
On both of our passports we share the same surname.
My ...
4
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0answers
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For Burlington Trailways buses, is advance booking helpful and needed to be sure of a seat?
Later this spring, I will probably travel by bus from Mount Pleasant to Iowa City (I'll be arriving by train from Denver).
According to Burlington Trailways, there is a ticket counter at the Mount ...
4
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0answers
81 views
Swedish travel literature? [closed]
In order to get in the right 'mood' for a trip to Sweden, I'd like to read some English-language fiction and non-fiction that is set in Sweden. This could take the form of travelogues, novels, or ...
4
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0answers
58 views
Social/nightlife in the US (NYC, Boston, Chicago) through hostels [closed]
So I'll be staying in hostels around these areas on the East Coast soon. I'm just wondering if staying in hostels gives you adequate opportunity to meet people and go out at night to clubs and stuff? ...
4
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0answers
75 views
Can round trip flights be cheaper than one-way flights? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
One-way versus return airfare tickets
I'm looking for plane trips that would suit me if I studied abroad in the US.
I searched up the flight I'd take: SVG - ATL, and ...
4
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0answers
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Travelling from EZE (Buenos Aires, Argentina) to the Retiro Bus terminal [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is the best way to get from the airport to center of Buenos Aires?
I am going to be travelling in Argentina and need to get from the EZE airport to the Retiro Bus ...
4
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0answers
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Traveling by myself to Delhi, where is a social place to stay? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Meeting westerners in northern India?
I'm travelling for the first time in January. I'm going to India by myself and Delhi is the first stop. Where is a good place to ...
4
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0answers
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Expired Student Pass (Singapore) [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does a Singaporean Long Term Pass visa card need to be surrendered when it expires?
I was in Singapore and had to leave the country on an urgent family matter before ...
4
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0answers
51 views
Singapore and surroundings [closed]
I will visit Singapore in January and in March. What would you suggest me to visit in order to see nice nature/wildlife/birds or similar things. How about Malaysia on a daytrip?
Sumatra in Indonesia ...
4
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0answers
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Having a Multiple entry Schengen Visa from Germany, Can I make a trip to France? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Does a multiple-entry Schengen visa allow visiting other Schengen countries later, without going via the issuing country?
I live in UK, and have obtained a 3 month valid ...
4
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0answers
893 views
Why is TAM Airlines baggage allowance so much? [closed]
I travel around Europe, and also between Australia and Europe quite a bit and am always frustrated with the low luggage allowance (just 23kg per person normally).
I do also travel to Brazil quite a ...
4
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0answers
39 views
How can I find out whether I can use the ATMs in a specific country? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Which credit cards have global coverage?
When it comes to electronic bank machines, there are pretty much four categories of countries:
Countries where the majority of ...
4
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0answers
54 views
Travel insurance that cover expensive camera [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to insure professional equipment while traveling
How can I find a reasonably priced travel insurance that covers expensive photographic equipment (worth about ...
4
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0answers
67 views
How to pay Chinese customs duties? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Bringing items into China for a friend - what to expect at customs?
Based on the answers to Bringing items into China for a friend - what to expect at customs?, it looks ...
4
votes
0answers
88 views
What is the cheapest way to use data for a Australian (telstra) iphone in the US? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Data-plan for the USA
I'll be travelling to the US soon from Australia, and I was wondering what is the cheapest way to have 3G data in the US using my iPhone which has ...
4
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0answers
67 views
What was that grand unfinished opera house in Chicago called…? [closed]
I believe the story behind it goes somewhat like this: there was a rich man who loved a woman who unfortunately failed to become admitted to the famous opera house in New York (forgot what this was ...
4
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0answers
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What to wear in Ireland at winter [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Winter apparel for Europe Nov - Dec 11
I will be in Ireland (Galway) for November and December. What should I wear?
P.S.: Where I live, it never goes below 10°C.
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0answers
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Plans for labor day weekend (live in New York City) [closed]
Me and a bunch of friends (20s) are looking for a nice place to chill over labor day weekend. We are looking to spend $500 each for the entire trip. And we live around New York.
Any suggestions?
4
votes
0answers
158 views
What cell provider should I use in Dubai? [closed]
Planning a trip to Dubai/Sharjah in November from the US. I've found two cell providers over there. Has anyone had experience with either provider? Are there any others I should consider?
Du
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0answers
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Can anyone recommend me a good travel book about the area Black Forest in Germany? [closed]
I am going on a holiday the south of Germany for one week. And I am looking for a good book about Black Forest (in English). I like hiking and castles. So, this book should provide me with such ...
4
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0answers
268 views
Is it bad to give money to beggars in India?
What is the best policy to adopt with regards to beggars in India? Is it ok to give them money/food? If not, are there any charities to which it would be appropriate to give instead?
4
votes
0answers
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Does anyone have any advice for an English person going to Positivus festival in Salacgriva, Latvia? [closed]
I'm finding it hard to find English-written reviews/advice of Salacgriva or the festival in general. In particular I'm wanting to find out if there's anything worth doing in the town or nearby, what ...
3
votes
5answers
1k views
Schengen visa for UK citizen?
Since I am a UK citizen I require a Schengen VISA to pass through Europe when I go travelling this year.
However where do I get one, I have checked the EU Parliament site and cannot find anything ...
3
votes
5answers
389 views
Can I land before taking off? [closed]
Theoretically, it should be possible to land before taking off (if you go on a fast enough airplane between two cities close to the time on border).
Practically, are there any such flights?
3
votes
6answers
2k views
What can I use instead of a corkscrew? [closed]
When travelling, we may want to obtain some wine, but I don't want to have to bring a corkscrew with me. What can I use instead?
3
votes
6answers
213 views
About inter-city and inter-country bus services in Europe
I am planning a month-long trip in mid-June to Europe; mainly Italy, Switzerland, France and Spain in that order. I'll like to know about a bus service that I can use while in a country, and to travel ...
3
votes
3answers
243 views
Why is my outbound flight to Geneva longer than my return flight?
I am flying with EasyJet next week from Glasgow to Geneva, for my ski holiday.
I noticed the flight times are unusual in that my outbound journey is much longer than my return flight home.
Outbound
...
3
votes
2answers
206 views
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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2answers
146 views
Can I use my notebook while in the airplane?
Can I use my notebook while in the airplane? (of course, without internet connection).
3
votes
1answer
263 views
How to avoid polar bear in Antarctica? [closed]
I would like to visit Antarctica, but worry polar bear may chase after me.
How to avoid being attacked by polar bear?
3
votes
6answers
2k views
Prepay simcard for data in Australia
I'm arriving in Sydney on Friday for a week. Ideally I'd like a pre-pay simcard for text and data (I need to check my stackexchange sites of course ;)).
However I have no idea of what companies or ...
3
votes
4answers
246 views
How to make sure luggage makes it across multiple airlines?
I'm planning to travel from Norway to Britain with British Airways, and on to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific. However, I've seen statistics showing that airlines, especially British Airlines, damage ...
3
votes
4answers
199 views
Tasting typical Icelandic cuisine in Reykjavík
I'll be going to Reykjavík in a few weeks. As usual for my job travels I'm trying also to enjoy the place, and in this case the cuisine.
I tried to have a look on wikipedia Reykjavìk page, but it ...
