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1answer
115 views
Dual citizen travelling to Australia with valid UK passport and expired NZ passport
I've just had a business opportunity pop up and need to travel from Auckland to Sydney urgently the day after next. The thing is my New Zealand passport which would normally let me straight in has ...
1
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1answer
114 views
Laptop customs in India [duplicate]
When I checked on the customs website (CBEC) then it was saying that one laptop is allowed as duty free if any passenger is at the age of 18 years and above. The problem is that I am 15 years old, if ...
11
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1answer
79 views
Are there any boats from Île Sainte-Marguerite to Île Saint-Honorat?
I am interested in going to the two Lerins Islands, opposite Cannes, France.
I know that there are boats from the mainland to either island. However, is there any boat that runs between the two ...
5
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2answers
352 views
What is overbooking (of flights), and why do airlines all seem to do it? [closed]
I know that they want to "fill every seat."
If you take this LITERALLY, then you'd want to overbook, because of the statistical percentage of "no shows." That, of course, leads to "bumping" when more ...
9
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3answers
150 views
Rooftop restaurant in Santiago, Chile
Rooftop restaurants represent places with less dust as well as giving an overview of larger areas. Santiago has fabulous mountains in the vicinity. Rooftop restaurant are not easy to get by - simply ...
0
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0answers
39 views
Will I need a transit visa for US as a Canadian Student Visa holder? [duplicate]
I have a Canadian student Visa, and Pakistani by nationality. I wish to travel from Canada to Pakistan with a 7 hours transit in US. Do I need a transit Visa?
5
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2answers
148 views
What is the nearest underwater hotel to Germany?
I'm trying to find an underwater hotel that is not too far away from Germany. What's is the nearest one?
7
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1answer
54 views
Overland route from Southeast Asia (Malaysia) to South Asia (India, Nepal, or Pakistan)
I'm contemplating an overland advernture trip starting in Southeast Asia (possibly Malaysia or Singapore) to South Asia, ideally to the Hunza Valley in Pakistan, but just getting as far as any entry ...
9
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4answers
198 views
Is it better to ask a question in English or Japanese if you are expecting a reply in English?
When I was traveling in Japan I asked some Japanese people if they speak English in Japanese, and for some reason people didn't really answer my question. I wasn't sure whether it was because they ...
4
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2answers
115 views
Where can I find authentic areas in Canary islands?
I am going on a trip to the Canary Islands.
I have heard that it is quite commercial in some areas.
Does anyone know of the authentic and more "virgin" regions, "off the beaten track," particularly ...
9
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2answers
198 views
Would I delay flights, when not showing up for part of the journey?
This is a hypothetical question.
Say you book a flight from A through B to C. For some reason or another, you choose not to board the last part of my trip. Would this create problems for other ...
6
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1answer
37 views
Is it worthwhile to rent a phone in Buenos Aires?
I'm taking a quick trip to Buenos Aires and while I know I can buy a SIM card for my phone, what I am curious about is the options of renting a cheap voice only phone while I am there.
Various ...
8
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2answers
85 views
Where can I find guided tours of Australia by indigenous people?
Where can I find guided tours of Australia by Aboriginal persons, or organisations, ideally where profits go back into helping or preserving the local people and/or landmarks? I would love to see ...
0
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0answers
67 views
I had a J1 trainee for a 12 months, how to return to the USA? [closed]
I am from Europe and was 3 times in USA: first as J1 W&T, then again J1 Work and travel, and final 3 months ago J1 Trainee for 12 months.
Now I'm back in my country and I would like to know what ...
2
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0answers
103 views
Working in Germany for 6 months - bank account [closed]
I've been recruited by a big software company which is going to relocate me in Berlin for 6 months.
This society asked me for an account number where my salary will be accredited. I live in Italy, ...
4
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0answers
65 views
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 ...
3
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1answer
69 views
Is it possible for a U.S. citizen to rent a car in Brazil?
Is it possible for a U.S. citizen to rent a car in Brazil? If so, what are the requirements, from the leasing companies, as well as the transit authority (to drive in Brazil)?
5
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5answers
189 views
What can security officials do when they suspect my checked baggage?
Chris S answer in this question recommends against packing items such as desktop computer because they can look suspicious to the security officials.
Assuming I lock my luggage, what can they do if ...
8
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1answer
53 views
Homestays and a driver in Sri Lanka - will accommodation be a problem?
When hiring a car with driver in Sri Lanka, I am led to believe that the hotels provide accommodation and meals free to the driver.
How would this work if instead of hotels we used home-stays? Is ...
8
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0answers
70 views
Are intercity trains in Sri Lanka generally on time?
Trains could be late anywhere in the world, but some countries seem to be more punctual than others.
Are the intercity trains in Sri Lanka generally close to on time? Or habitually hours late?
0
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0answers
25 views
Travel to SFO from GUAM via NRT [duplicate]
I am an Indian Passport holder with a valid H1B visa and based out of SFO. I am travelling to Guam from SFO via Honolulu.
But on my travel back to SFO, I am transiting via NRT (after 4 hrs). Guam ...
0
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0answers
26 views
Schooling in London [closed]
My husband has to work in London for 3 months and we want to know if it is possible for our children to go to school there while he is working?
4
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1answer
62 views
Is it possible for non-military travelers to fly above the speed of sound? [duplicate]
I know for example the Concorde flew faster than sound, but I believe the options are much more limited now. Is it possible to be in a plane that breaks the sound barrier, without having access to ...
6
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2answers
966 views
What is the fastest speed a passenger airplane flies at?
How fast does the world's currently fastest passenger plane fly (cruise speed)? Do any passenger planes fly faster than the speed of sound?
2
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0answers
14 views
Is a 2 hour layover enough time in Newark? [duplicate]
I will be flying from CLE-EWR-ORF on United. I was just wondering if a layover of 2 hours will be enough time? I will not have any checked baggage. this is the first time in Newark so I am starting to ...
10
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3answers
412 views
Can I bring my desktop computer as check-in baggage on a flight?
I am moving from Malaysia to the US, and planning to bring my desktop computer with me. I plan to pack it in my checked-in luggage. Will the computer risk being damaged? Any precaution should I take ...
6
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1answer
53 views
Sufi Dance in Turkey
I'm looking for a Sufi dance show in Istanbul. I'd like to watch for a "real and non-hollywood" show. I don't need dinner nor drinks nor any kind of extras.
4
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1answer
115 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?
6
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0answers
49 views
Can I use Chinese Yuans (RMB) in Hong Kong? [duplicate]
I just decided to change my plans and I am leaving China to Hong Kong in the next few hours. I still have some Chinese Yuans in my wallet, will those be accepted in Hong Kong or I have to change them ...
5
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1answer
116 views
Clarification on entering San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from Guam via Narita International Airport (NRT)
I am a Indian Passport holder with a valid H1B Visa.
I am travelling from SFO to Guam via Honolulu. But for my return travel to SFO from Guam, I am transiting via NRT.
Ideally, I am not leaving US ...
2
votes
0answers
71 views
Are there any community bike shops in the Netherlands? [closed]
I'm a Canadian who's visiting the Netherlands for a few months. I'm awed by the strength of the bicycling culture here, but, to date, I haven't been able to locate any community bike shops. By ...
7
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3answers
2k views
Should I avoid Shanghai because of N7H9?
I am currently in Beijing and will be catching a train to Shanghai in about 12 hours.
Here in Beijing the news about the N7H9 deaths are everywhere and some people advice me to try to avoid Shanghai ...
6
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1answer
140 views
How is the climate, the amount of tourists and events distributed through the year in Saint Petersburg, Russia?
How are the following "parameters" distributed through the year in Saint Petersburg, Russia?
Climate
Amount of tourists
Festivals / Cultural events
An answer per quarter of a year or by season ...
2
votes
2answers
126 views
How can I travel to the north pole (Arctic areas) from Russia cheaply? [duplicate]
The best country to be able get the visa easier than the other countries to get to the north pole (Arctic area) is Russia. Now, how can I get there cheaply?
7
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2answers
91 views
How to send baggage from US to Australia?
We are planning a trip to Australia. We are going to spend some months there and we would like to take with us more than the current baggage limit. One option would be carrying in the plane just what ...
1
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1answer
146 views
Traveling across the United Kingdom by car [closed]
Me and my friends had an idea of going to the UK by car and travel across the country to see as much as possible. I would like ask if someone can share his opinion of where to go and where to don't ...
6
votes
1answer
67 views
Can I get from Basel to Niesen Mountain by public transport?
I am traveling to Basel (Switzerland) this summer and wish to take a day-trip to the Niesen Mountain. Can I go there by public transport, how much would it cost?
4
votes
2answers
179 views
Are there issues with street photography in China when using a professional camera?
Will I face to legal troubles when taking documentary photos of people in the streets in China?
Maybe a photographer has to take photos without getting a permission of people to get better ...
4
votes
2answers
81 views
When should you order tickets for an intercontinental flight when the return date is several months after the initial flight?
I have to fly from Norway to Hong Kong. This will take place near the end of August, and the return date will be the 22. December.
When is it optimal to book tickets? How many days before the flight ...
3
votes
1answer
76 views
How to protect electronics on a beach holiday/vacation [closed]
In a world full of personal electronics from mobile phones to cameras, does anyone have ideas to keep them safe from water and sand on seaside holidays? That is, besides:
Not bringing them (can't ...
2
votes
0answers
113 views
How does rideship.com work? [closed]
My son is a junior at a state university in New York. He flew to miami for spring break. he returned home utilizing a ridesharing site called rideship.com. What are the experiences that people have ...
6
votes
2answers
113 views
What is the cheapest and most direct route from the UK to Malawi?
I'm researching a trip to Malawi and I'm struggling to find direct flights. I'd be happy to travel from any UK city to anywhere in Malawi.
I've only been able to find flights for around £900 with at ...
8
votes
1answer
92 views
Price of complément de parcours varies depending on where I buy it: why?
I have a Navigo monthly pass, valid for zones 1 to 3. When I try to buy a 'complement de parcours' to Aeroport CDG from Arcueil-Cachan, it shows me the price to be something between 7€ and 8€. From ...
4
votes
3answers
214 views
Can you suggest a route to travel from Moscow to Siberia and return in 2 weeks? [closed]
As an Iranian citizen I can travel to Russia via a 2 weeks tourist visa without permitting to extend my visa. As usual I will choose a return flight ticket from Tehran to Moscow.
Supposing it is ...
5
votes
2answers
126 views
Can I extend my stay for a week in the Netherlands?
I have 90/360 multi visa in the Netherlands. I arrived to learn English in a month course, but course was postponed for a week. I told to immigration officer in the airport that I would stay for a ...
9
votes
2answers
442 views
The using of VPN on iPhone in China
I will be travelling to China this April (more specifically, I will be going to Chengdu).
As I would need to keep myself updated all the time, and I would need to access facebook and other websites ...
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votes
1answer
66 views
Finding air-travel time between airports [closed]
I'm looking to write a program that will let me create a query of two US airports and return the flight time between them (probably an average flight time for A->B, since I recognise there can be ...
1
vote
0answers
45 views
Very short time to visit Lake Titicaca [closed]
I lost some days because I was sick in Cusco and I would like to organize as well as I can my stay around Lake Titicaca. I have very limited time.
I will arrive on 9th afternoon in Puno, sleeping one ...
6
votes
5answers
320 views
How much would it cost to take a train from Krakow to Prague, Prague to Munich, Munich to Hamburg, and Hamburg to Warsaw?
I was thinking about purchasing the tickets at the local stations. I wanted to spend three weeks in Poland and a week in Prague, Munich, and Hamburg. I set aside $300 for each train itinerary but I'm ...
0
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0answers
12 views
US Visa b1/b2 valid less than 4 months can i still travel to the US [duplicate]
I have a b1/b2 visa that has been valid for the past 2/3 years and have visited the US several time. I want to visit in April but the visa that I have, b1/b2 ends in August, less than 6 months. Can I ...
