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Lost passport at Heathrow while in transit from USA to India
My sister-in-law and her husband along with their 5 yo are travelling from USA to India via London Heathrow. The husband lost his passport at Heathrow after getting off from the plane from USA to ...
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Caravan travels, the rough way
From time to time I dream about an epic travel on foot from Tangeri to Meccah on the footsteps of Ibn Battuta, where you ride a camel for hours while following a big caravan, dodging bandits and ...
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OK we are all adults here, so really, how on earth should I live without bidet?
This is the part four in the interesting series: "OK we are all X here, so really". You can find the past episodes here:
OK we're all adults here, so really, how on earth should I use a squat ...
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A one day trip to Milan from Zurich
I am looking for a suggestion from anyone who can give me. We are boarding a group package from June 30 to July 5 for Switzerland and Paris. Last day of excursion is Zurich on 4th. 5th July is totally ...
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Public Transport planner for Hanover (Hannover)?
I'm off to Hanover soon (Hannover in German, that one confused me a bit...), and I need to work out how to get from the airport to my hotel, hotel to the city etc. The hotel's website has some ...
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Can you register a same-sex marriage while a tourist rather than a resident?
Of course there is Las Vegas. But so far, the US does not recognize same-sex marriage. Only 13 countries so far seem to have recognized the right to conduct same-sex marriage.
If you are not a ...
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I had a J1 trainee, can I go to Canada and come back with an ESTA?
I'm from Italy and I had a J1 visa for the US for a year and a half. Now it's expired (I'm in the grace period) but I want to stay longer in California to travel a little bit, because this year I did ...
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Applying for a Schengen Visa even though there's still an existing unused visa
I am a Philippines passport holder who is currently living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A few weeks ago, I applied for a Schengen visa and was approved (from Hungary). I previously intended to ...
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Is it possible to travel from the Dutch to the Polish Border on a “schönes Wochende Ticket”?
I'm planning a trip from the Dutch border to the Polish border in Germany, as cheap as possible. I found out that there is something called a "schönes Wochende Ticket", a ticket which provides ...
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Ways to travel from Leuven to Amsterdam
I want to go to Amsterdam this weekend. What are the possible modes of transportation available? I would like reach Amsterdam early morning so that my day remains intact. And similarly would like to ...
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What is the cheapest way for intercity travel from Belgium (Brussels) to other countries and nearby?
I am here in Leuven on an internship and only have weekends when I can travel and see places around. So I plan to go to important cities, so it would more of intercity travel(let us say from ...
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Where can I get the required permits for Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu?
I've heard that I should buy a permit to visit Machu Picchu and Huayna Picchu. Where can I get them? (I've emailed to mtsobek.com travel agency, but there is no response from them). So if there is no ...
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Which train routes are permitted when going from Great Britain to other parts of the UK?
I often get rail & sail tickets which begin in Great Britain and end in Northern Ireland. These tickets usually specify which boat crossing they are valid on, but I've never seen them specify ...
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Are there alternatives to the ranger cabins in Algonquin Park?
Had stumbled upon the ranger cabins that Algonquin Park rents out during the season, but after doing some research, found that they're booked solid for the summer (and from what I'm told you have to ...
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Why is shopping popular for tourists visiting Dubai?
I will visit Dubai and I wonder why visitors often do a lot of shopping there. Are goods cheaper, tax-free, or something similar?
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Alternative to trains in Japan
So we all know about these pretty amazing trains they have in the "Land of the Rising Sun". They are always on time, clean, comfortable. But they are somewhat expensive for the average backpacker.
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Must-see places in Goa?
I am going to Goa for business purposes for 15 days, and will hardly get 1 day free. What are the must-see places and must-do stuff in Goa? What should I be carrying along?
I am interested in Museums ...
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Need a cheap hostel in Berlin - how much should I expect to pay?
I'm planning to visit Berlin. I'd like to stay in hostel and pay as little as possible. £10 would be an acceptable price, but £20 would be definitely over my budget.
So, can I expect to find ...
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I have visa of Canada but I will fly to Canada through US, Do I need visa for US too? [duplicate]
I am citizen of Turkey and I have tourist visa for Canada. But my flight is from İstanbul through New York than Toronto. So, do I need a US visa to for my transit journey. By the way We are not ESTA ...
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Arriving in Tokyo this October with my 9 year old son [closed]
Is there a web site that would give us a few ideas on a visit to Tokyo and outer areas. I have told Tokyo is busy so some good tips on where to head would be apprieciated
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Is squatting a viable alternative for accommodation?
I have encountered references (e.g. hitchwiki) that list squatting (staying in a an abandoned building as I understand it) as a cheap accommodation. I have however some concerns:
it is illegal in ...
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Is it safe to visit Peru?
I have come by these news recently and now I am wondering how real the threat is. Is there someone who recently came back from Peru, Bolivia or Argentina and can report how the situation is?
UPDATE: ...
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Are there organized educational WWII trips to Ukraine [closed]
I am looking for professionally organized educational trips in the Ukraine.
A trip around Sevastopol/Crimea on the topic of WWII would be of special interest to me.
Does anyone know a company ...
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Am I entitled to a free premium economy upgrade on BA with AA Exec Platinum status?
I have AA Executive Platinum status, and regularly fly both AA and BA. AA allow me free access to their new-ish Main Cabin Extra seating (which I believe is basically their equivalent of Premium ...
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Does browsing ticket sites in incognito mode and/or from different IP's result in cheaper ticket prices?
I stumbled across a discussion yesterday where industry insiders share tips relating to their respective fields. Someone who works in e-commerce stated :
"When purchasing items on the internet ...
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“World class” monuments to visit in April
I am trying to plan a month long backpacking trip in April, such that:
It has either rich cultural heritage or natural beauty. I am after "world class", breath-taking monuments (so for instance I ...
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Finding a temporary job while visting Seoul [closed]
I'll be in Seoul for a month this Summer, and would like to work a part-time job while I'm to help offset expenses and also to experience the culture.
I'm not picky about the job-- I'd be happy ...
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Is there a land route from China through Mongolia to Tuva?
So those of you with an interest in Richard Feynman, throat singing, or bits of the world your friends have never heard of probably know of a place north of Mongolia located in Siberia, Russa called ...
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What part of Great Wall of China is easier to visit, starting from Peking?
I'm interested in visiting the Great Wall of China, but don't want to face many tourists during my trip.
Are there such parts of it?
Are visitors allowed to walk on it?
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Is it legal to smoke weed in Prague?
I know that buying and selling marijuana in Prague is illegal. As I were there in October 2012 I haven't seen any coffeeshops, but I have seen a lot of people smoking weed in bars or on the streets, ...
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London pass travelcard vs. Oyster card
We are 2 families, 4 adults and 4 kids (age 8, 11, 13, and 16) reaching at LHR
airport from USA.
Which will better economically save money and time to purchase, Oyster Card or London pass with ...
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The Great Wall of China: Where should I start a visit?
The Great Wall of China is more than 6000 kilometers long. So if I want to see that wall, where should I start my visit? What are typical places to see the wall?
I'm interested in places that offer a ...
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data pre paid sim in Barcelona [duplicate]
I'm travelling to 5 days to Barcelona.
I want to buy a cheap data pre-paid card, meaning I intend to only send some whatsapp or surf the net a bit.
What options do I have (I have a Galaxy note 2 if ...
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Does leaving mini-bag-tag stickers on your luggage confuse airport bagging handling?
It used to be quite a tradition to keep stickers from destinations you'd been on your luggage after your travels, rather than ripping them off, building up souvenirs over time. This seems to me like a ...
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Guarantee connecting flights in custom itinerary?
If I buy tickets from different airlines, can I somehow join them so that - in case of delay - connecting flights are guaranteed?
What if airlines are code sharing partners?
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Inexpensive way to use my US iPhone's data connection in Turkey?
I want to use my AT&T iPhone – specifically the data connection – while in Turkey in September.
What's the easiet, cheapest way to make my phone work in that country? How good is the service? ...
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New York airports: JFK or Newark Liberty International?
we're traveling to New York for a week in February for my birthday. It's my first trip to the US. :-)
We will be flying with Lufthansa but we can't decide to which airport should we land: JFK or ...
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10 days in France - a trip from Amsterdam: is it worth buying an InterRail card?
I'm planing a 10 days InterRail trip in France, and I've summed up all point-to-point trains costs = 200 euro.
In addition there are the international trains to go and come from Amsterdam (my ...
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Does the Interrail pass cover trains between Paris Gare du Nord and Franconville?
I was looking over the metro card possibilities as I will be staying with a friend in Paris who lives in Franconville. But then it occurred to me that my Interrail pass might already cover those ...
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Which trains in France are included in an InterRail card?
I have two questions related to an InterRail in France, I'm planning to have in August.
I'm planning to get an InterRail pass for France only, or for France and Benelux as well.
Not sure if there ...
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Is it pretty easy for an American to get a Chinese visa in Hong Kong?
I know standing in line to get a visa is never fun, but was wondering if any Americans had experience getting a standard tourist "L" visa in Hong Kong.
I'm leaving on a RTW trip in less than two ...
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Buenos Aires SUBE card charging me, but not working?
I arrived in Buenos Aires a couple of days ago and set about setting myself up. Phone, Guia-T, food and SUBE card, etc. I have a problem with the SUBE card, however, and I would like to know if the ...
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Business Schengen visa
I am a Filipino citizen living in the Philippines. I am working in a BPO (business process outsourcing) company and we currently acquired a new client from Spain. New processes needs to be learned and ...
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Am I expected to tip wait staff in Europe?
I will be travelling in western Europe, and I would like to dine at the restaurants there. Am I expected to tip the waiter/ waitress? How can I tip them when I am paying the bills by credit card? Do I ...
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How fast can one expect to travel in an ocean-going sailboat?
Assuming two different trips - one with a current and one without, what is a reasonable speed to assume for a journey?
First - Norfolk, VA to Bermuda to the Azores to Liverpool
Second - Liverpool to ...
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Taxi in rural area: how to ensure it will turn up?
I live in a rural area and occasionally need to get a taxi to the local airport or railway station:
my destination is distant (that’s why I choose to live in a rural area)
the local airport/railway ...
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United Kingdom 1 week trip
Im planning to make a trip across UK for 1 week and I would like to visit these places for sure: Cambridge, Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Bath, Edinburgh, Lake District, Nottingham.
I do not mind ...
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Going on a tour of the Pentagon as a non-US citizen?
I'm wondering about going on a tour of the Pentagon when I'm in Washington next month. I'd be interested in knowing what I have to do to apply, and what you get to see on the tour. Evidently it's ...
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Other public transport from Rotterdam Central Station to Europort
"Other public transport is possible, but will take you 3.5 hours". Bart Arondson mentioned this possibility for getting from Rotterdam Central to the Europort on 24th February as an answer to a ...
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How do I minimize cash advance fees when withdrawing from a foreign ATM?
When withdrawing money from a Japan Post ATM using a card (which can act as either a credit card and or an ATM card) from Westpac, the withdrawal is from my credit card account, and I get charged a ...
