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What is the most effective advice to avoid/minimise risk of illness when travelling in Africa?
I'm considering some trips to Africa at some point in the future and a major concern is protecting against illness.
Obviously, as with other places, the continent varies a lot: cities, rural, villages....
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What's the easiest way to find a vacation rental?
I've rented a few vacation homes and really liked it but it always takes hours and hours to find a good one. It seems like there are 100+ different sites that all list different homes (some with a lot ...
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Flight and hotel prices after Thomas Cook bankruptcy [closed]
Starting to plan my 2020 holidays, I was wondering if bankruptcy of such a big travel group from the tourist perspective (of course not the one stranded in one of the resorts) planning a trip in a few ...
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How can two people travel/survive cheaply for two months between housing contracts? [closed]
I currently live in single university approved housing but plan on getting married in the middle of March. I hope to buy a married on-campus housing contract that starts very soon after I get married ...
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How can I choose FRA without HHN on kiwi.com?
I'm a big fan of the flight search engine kiwi.com but there is one feature of it that annoys me over and over.
When I specify as departure airport FRA (Frankfurt International Airport), I am ...
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How is the Louvre queue on free sunday?
I just discovered that Louvre has a free admittance in the first Sunday of each month. I would like to visit, but I am not sure if its a good idea. I prefer to visit the city than spend too much time ...
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"Airport-friendly" suspenders (braces) with AIT
I regularly wear these suspenders with "airport-friendly" plastic clasps, designed to be worn under your shirt. However, I will be traveling to an airport that used Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) ...
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Scotland in one week: What to see and do? [closed]
I'm planning to visit Scotland this August with some friends, but we only have one week. We have already made a sketch of our trip and so far we have in mind to visit Glasgow, Stirling, Kyle Of ...
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Should I book Thailand Rail tickets online (pre-trip) or at the station when I arrive?
I plan on taking the Thailand rail system between Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket (particularly the overnight trains), and Siem Reap.
Is it safe to book these tickets ahead of time through their website "...
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meeting in CDG & transferring to Orly
3 friends and I will arrive at CDG on different flights from US (to terminals 2a & 2e). We want to rendezvous at CDG somewhere & all transfer together to Orly for a separate flight on Air ...
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How do I find out which holidays will disrupt my travel and by how much?
I'm sure it has happened to many of us: You travel to a country with a different culture, and suddenly, you find yourself in front of closed restaurant/shop/museum/etc doors (or, alternatively, you ...
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Road trip planning tool
I want to make a road trip through the USA with two friends.
Are there any good tools that help us planning this?
Like marking spots on a USA-Map, attach pictures and comments, draw lines from ...
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What clothes should I bring on a backpacking trip
I am planning a 2 month backpacking trip through China.
I would like to
Bring the LEAST clothing possible
Be comfortable in temperatures ranging from 10 C (50 F) to 30 C (86 F).
Be equipped for ...
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Does purchasing tickets for the Empire State Building in advance allow me to skip the queues?
I went to the Empire State Building today and it was obviously very busy. The queue to get in was 1h30m long so I decided to come back later, and maybe even book tickets in advance. Now, I see that ...
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Reschedule a student group visit to Fujioka to avoid the Tokyo Olympics?
My sister-in-law is involved with a group that does a biannual student exchange event between prairie Canada and the Fujioka area of Japan. In odd years, Fujioka students come to Saskatchewan; in even ...
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Is there a flight search engine that has an option to show full flights?
Quite often when searching for plane tickets I get only some high priced results, ridiculous schedules, etc. It makes me wonder if these are the only options to get from point A to point B or have I ...
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What kind of questions should I be asking about tropical destinations?
Tropical destinations have to be one of the most popular categories, which means there are always deals popping up, so it's hard not to be driven by these deals.
If I'm merely looking at the ...
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Is there a defined/standard way to determine the relative cost of staying in a particular city?
We see a lot of questions about How much does it cost to spend X days in Y city? These questions always get closed, as there is such a range of lifestyles, and one could potentially stay in a 5-star ...
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Is it risky to book with Qatar Airways?
I am looking to fly mid-July on Qatar Airways round trip between Cape Town, South Africa and Paris, France. With the political situation at the moment, would there be any recourse for potential flight ...
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What are some good resources for sailing in Greece?
I will be sailing in Greece for two weeks later this summer. The trip is lead by an experienced captain, but I'm looking for good resources to help me prepare. Specifically, I'm interested in ...
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Should I buy a return ticket if I'm staying for more than a 6 months? [closed]
I am planning to travel to USA from Europe for a 6 month internship. The problem is that the return tickets for dates above 6 months are too expensive. Almost like buying two one-way trips (EU-US &...
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Easiest way to organize hire car to travel North and South Island of New Zealand
I am landing and leaving from Auckland and would like to hire a car to see the north island and south island.
I've heard that to go from the North and South islands there is a ferry however, it is ...
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Swiss mountain peaks in February - suitable weather conditions?
A friend of mine based in India is planning a trip to Switzerland in Feb 2012
He's worried about how severe the winter will be - will it cause the peaks like Mt Jungfrau or Titlis to be closed or ...
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Is there a map that shows the progression of the monsoon in India according to time?
I am planning to visit India. Unfortunately the time I have available is around the monsoons.
I know, from talking to a local, that the monsoons progress, kind of, from southwest to east, but this is ...
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Is it a good idea to go to the airport and ask for the next cheap flight to anywhere?
My girlfriend and I are living in Vancouver (BC, Canada). We have the project to directly go to the airport and buy the next cheap round-trip (return) flight ticket to go to any (relatively close) ...
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Is there a hotel booking site which allows to filter for refundable rates?
I have a trip coming up at rather short notice and while I should be covered I would like to book some backup accommodation within my price range just in case. While searching for rooms on the usual ...
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Do I need a vehicle rental to explore Miami FL?
I plan on visiting Miami FL for the fist time and for a long weekend as well. I do plan on being able to explore what Miami has to offer, the food, the places, the beach, the nightlife, and anything ...
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Comparing travel costs in Europe: rail vs bus
I wanted to compare costs for travelling around in Europe by bus and rail. While I don't have a firm itinerary yet, for the purposes of this comparison let's assume that it will be close to the route ...
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What should I expect when I stay in a hotel?
I plan to stay in a hotel in Los Angeles, CA by myself for a few weeks in the near future. Is there anything important I should know about staying at a hotel?
Things that I have considered but I'm ...
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Return trip flight search with fixed takeoff/departure date and landing/arrival date
When I search for flights from A to B flying on X and returning from B to A on Y, often the date of departure and date of arrival differs due to distance and time of flight. Therefore, lots of results ...
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Requesting information about Norway roads [closed]
I'm planning to cycle up mountains which I can ski in March.
Now, I'm searching for the roads free from snow in March.
Could you please give me information about roads in Norway or introduce sites ...
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Which entrance to use for the Louvre?
Is there a good thought process as to which entrance to use to enter the Louvre?
I understand the Pyramid can have very long queues, however, I am wondering if next week will be low-season, such that ...
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My current passport expires in June 2013, my American visa expires in June 2015. What should I do to travel to the US?
I have a valid American visa lasting till June 2015 but my current passport expires in June 2013.
Does the American embassy transfer visas onto renewed passports or am I expected to travel with the ...
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Is there poker in southwest Europe?
A little more focused than my other question. I'm an American, going to southwest Europe soon. I want to play a little poker (Texas Hold 'Em preferred) while I am there. Googling for poker rooms in ...
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Which route to take driving from Seattle to Boston?
I will be driving from Seattle to Boston in March. There are two of us, so we can share the driving, and we're willing to drive quite late though will stop at night. We don't plan on making lots of ...
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How to plan flights with more than one stop with Norwegian so it isn't expensive? [duplicate]
When buying flights tickets usually buying a one-way flight is very expensive, comparing to flights that have return. In many airline websites there is not an option for planing a whole big trip with ...
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Map of Vietnam to mark up and draw on ahead of time
I am planning to go to Vietnam for more or less 12 days next year. I am looking for a good map to mark up routes and sites for historic areas and parks in some of the major cities. I can't see inside ...
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Is it possible to do backpacking through Europe for 15 days with 1000USD? [closed]
This is the situation, I hope you can give me a hand:
On October 10th of this year I have an academic trip to Paris, it will
take place from that date until October 22th. The trip is completely
paid ...
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Any other airlines that offer a non-stop Madrid-Cairo flight? [closed]
I can only find EgyptAir offering a non-stop flight from MAD-CAI.
Are there other options?
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toll cost for my trip [duplicate]
I want to find the cost of all my tolls and estimate on total gas for my trip from Mexico, ME to Chittenango, NY which is 385 miles shortest distance driving a 17 foot U-Haul truck, averaging roughly ...
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What first aid material and medicines are absolutely essential when traveling?
When you arrive into a new place / city country / etc. it can be difficult to find some essential goods. Everything is new. First aid material and medicines are sometimes forgotten when planning a ...
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What times do hostels allow you to check in?
If I were to book a hostel in Europe for a night, at what time during the day (before that evening) would I be able to check in and avoid having to carry all my junk when sight seeing?
I know this ...
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What are some recommended itineraries for visting Turkey in July? [closed]
I'm visiting Turkey for 13 days with my 19 year old nephew. We're flying in and out of Istanbul. I'd like to get out of Istanbul and see the country.
What are some recommended itineraries and ...
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Book ahead in Bali?
We are going to Bali and Lombok at the end of July. Some colleagues told us not worry about booking hotels or B&Bs in advance, others said the complete opposite.
We do not need luxury or "popular"...
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Is there a public transport search website for Belgium?
I would like to plan a couple of visits in Belgium to some remote places (not served by train). And I was wondering if there is a public transport planner.
I know google maps provides such a service ...
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What tasks would I need to complete to prepare for any international trip, regardless of destination?
When I travel, I find that there are certain things I always have to do before I leave, regardless of where I'm going.
And, when I talk with other travelers, I find that many of these same things ...
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Mobile Wifi Rental in Turkey?
I was in Japan last summer and rented a pocket wifi device that provides 4G mobile internet. It made my trip much more easier. Now, I will be in Turkey on January and was wondering if there is any ...
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Advice on taxis and accommodation for travel in Sri Lanka [closed]
My partner and I are going travelling in Sri Lanka in November for two weeks and I'm trying to plan a trip. I have a few specific questions about travel but would appreciate any tips or suggestions or ...
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Any websites or resources for planning my trip around Europe?
I have been looking around the internet for sites that will help you plan your route around the world. Apart from Google maps or Bing maps who only work from A->B i have been unable to find anything ...
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Are there crowd-sourced websites for travel bucket lists?
I'm in the early stages of planning a three week trip to Japan, and I'm still working out where to go. There's a couple of things on my "to do" list, but I want to find out if there's any activities ...
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