Questions tagged [europe]
For questions relating to the topic of Europe as a whole, or at least a large part of it.
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Europe: procedure when rental car breaks down far from its base
I'm considering renting a car in France for a longish road trip, including crossing into other countries. I was wondering what is the usual way that things work if the car breaks down (either ...
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Compensation for train journey rerouting due to track-work (Sweden–Germany)?
I have an overnight train journey Stockholm–Hamburg, in about 10 days from now, booked through SJ (Swedish railways). I was just notified that due to track works, the train will terminate not at ...
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How can someone check if they are banned from the Schengen Area after an overstay?
Schengen countries in Europe keep little notes about foreign travelers in their Schengen Information System (SIS). Have no idea what that is, what it contains, or what it looks like.
Whether by this ...
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Water fountain in Europe with jagged sculpture
Does anyone recognize this water fountain in Europe? Best guess is Romania, could be wrong.
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Highest mountain summit in Western Europe accessible without climbing gear?
I'm trying to find out which is the highest summit in Western Europe that can be reached by a fit hiker without the need for real climbing gear. (Crampons and/or a safety rope to cross ice/snow fields ...
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Is it possible to obtain a transit visa and board flights with separate PNRs for travel to Italy and return from Vienna via Abu Dhabi?
I have two different PNRs for my flights and I need to travel from India to Italy via Abu Dhabi (Etihad and WizzAir) and return from Vienna to New Delhi via Abu Dhabi (Wizz Air and Etihad). I am ...
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Which options do I have for a 4 days full immersion in history in France OR Italy? [closed]
I will guide a group of Brazilian professional colleagues to Germany for a business expo, later, we will have 4 days to tourist outside Germany and the group decided to visit or France or Italy.
They ...
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Does "authorized stay" which is not a residency permit nor a visa, count toward the resetting of the 90/180 Schengen rule?
I am in a Schengen country, and I arrived via another Schengen country. I used up most of my time before arriving and this was NOT a Schengen country when I came. It became a Schengen country after I ...
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How can an Indian homemaker spouse be guaranteed a Schengen tourist visa?
A relative in India (a practicing doctor) wants to go on a European tour with his wife (also a doctor, but not working; she is preparing for exams). He has been told that his wife may not get a visa ...
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Is it feasible to travel to Stuttgart via Zurich?
I'm preparing to travel to Stuttgart, Germany.
The following map shows cost from my nearest airport to various locations near Stuttgart.
The most economical option seems to be to go to Zurich and get ...
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What are the 40,000 destinations that the Eurail Global Pass is giving access to? Train stations? Cities? Something else?
I read on https://www.eurail.com/en/eurail-passes:
Eurail Global Pass: Travel to over 40,000 destinations in 33 countries with our classic Pass, delivered straight to your device.
What are the 40,...
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What are the differences between the Eurail Pass and the Interrail Pass, aside from who is eligible to buy them?
https://www.eurail.com/en/help/interested-in-eurailing/do-i-need-a-eurail-or-an-interrail-pass mentions Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass have the same price:
European citizens can use an Interrail ...
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What's the cheapest (within reasons) way to travel from Hoek van Holland to Mainz with 2 bicycles?
On a Friday in May, I need to travel from Hoek van Holland, Netherlands to Mainz, Germany in one day. I can start Friday early morning and need to be in Mainz in the late afternoon. I'm looking for ...
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Airline asked additional question about compensation for a cancelled flight
Here's the story. I had a short and sweet flight from Toulouse (France) to Amsterdam. I had planned my day based on when I leave Toulouse and arrive Amsterdam. KLM cancelled the flight and offered me ...
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Compensation under EU Regulation 261/04 - different airlines on booking, who is responsible?
We booked flights from ABZ-LHR-BKK through EVA Air, with the ABZ-LHR leg provided by British Airways, and the LHR-BKK leg provided by EVA Air - all legs are on the same EVA Air booking.
ABZ-LHR (...
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I want to know about common resident permit [duplicate]
Please is there anyone here who can explain better what the UK government website means by (a Common Resident Permit issued by EEA countries.)
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Problem with roaming in EU (European operator)
I have a Swedish phone provider and use roaming when traveling in EU. I have noticed that it is slow to connect when turning off airplane mode, often without 4G as default.
As I have a budget/low cost ...
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Is it possible at present to get by rail from the EU into Russia?
I wonder if there's still a way of getting into mainland Russia (not the Kaliningrad exclave) from the EU by rail.
Travelling via Ukraine is out of question due to multiple reasons.
Travelling via ...
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Questions about using the interrail pass from Rotterdam to Budapest
So, I bit the bullet and bought an interrail pass. Planning to go from Rotterdam (Dec. 26th) to Budapest.
Here are the details of the route:
07.35-08.12 Rotterdam Centraal - Utrecht Centraal (IC 625)
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Is a checkin agent able to print an extended baggage tag?
This coming month I will have a connecting flight nightmare - 2 connections, one of them not on the same airline all with tight timings AND a checked bag. Luckily, all this is within Schengen, the ...
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How to find a missing bag that has been forwarded via a third airline?
I had a flight with Wizzair within Europe and my bag was missing. I made a property irregularity report at the airport for my bag to be delivered to my final destination, which was in another ...
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Delayed bag compensation rights. For flight inside europe
On a flight with Wizzair (low cost european airline). Flight inside european union. The bag is missing now for around 14 days.
The company emailed me. That as my bag is delayed. I can send them ...
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I am an Indian & have NL RP Type 1. I am travelling from AMS to London City Airport. Next flight is from LHR n 3.5 hrs. Do I need a transit visa?
I am an Indian & have NL RP Type 1. I am travelling from AMS to London City Airport. Next flight is from LHR n 3.5 hrs. Do I need a transit visa?
Flight details:
BA8450 from Schiphol to London ...
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Concerns of future travel and advice [duplicate]
My story is simple but answers are only rejection so far
Applied French visa 2019 after a friend inviting me who I have met in my country fully sponsored trip but documentation was vague like too ...
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How common is complimentary drinking water upon request in restaurants in Europe?
When I was in Helsinki, I noticed restaurants there tended to be okay serving water alongside an order free of charge. I've seen this in different restaurants, including McDonalds.
In some cases the ...
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How to find the border crossing time of a train in Europe? (Czech bureaucracy edition)
I'm traveling for work for my company in the Czech republic, and they allow me to take the train, but I need to specify the time that the train crosses each border. Ideally the location too, but that ...
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Train Travel advice Lisbon -> Krakow
Can anyone advise me on the best route for traveling via train from Lisbon -> Krakow? Is there some site where I can book the train tickets or search for such routes? I googled around, but I cannot ...
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What dangers should I be aware of when doing a long-distance bike trip through Europe?
The EuroVelo routes from this answer helped me a lot to do some initial planning of my long-distance bike trip through Europe which I hope I can start in November.
I would ride the bike from the ...
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Weight restrictions for personal item
All airlines I have flown with so far specify both the dimensions and the weight for their carry-on allowance. Most also allow a "personal item" (or under-the-seat luggage) and when they do, ...
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Is visa needed when traveling within Schengen zone? Lisbon -> Eindhoven -> Krakow?
Nationality: Non EU
Hi, I have a temporary residence permit from Portugal which has expired, I am awaiting the Blue Card, meanwhile, I have to travel to Poland from Portugal. I was checking a flight ...
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Suggested attire to wear for European trip in September
I plan to visit Europe from September 16 to October 2 (This year). I am visiting Germany (Berlin), Czech Republic (Prague), France (Paris) and UK (London).
What's the ideal dress to wear? I am used to ...
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Carry passport while travelling in Schengen area [duplicate]
I am non EU citizen and will be travelling to the Netherlands next week as a tourist. I will be catching train from Amsterdam to Zurich. I will be travelling to Zurich for 2 days and will be back in ...
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I'm on vacation in Vienna and was never asked to stamp my passport, what do I do?
I'm a Canadian but I'm on vacation in the Netherlands and Austria. Today I had the flight from Amsterdam to Vienna and after I had checked my bags I just was able to walk through as I had nothing to ...
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Where can I setup a company in Europe to register a car/campervan?
So basically, I am Maltese [EU] resident and I would like to purchase a campervan to travel around Europe but the registration tax for a campervan from the EU here is 50% of evaluated value according ...
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Places near Durch Caves [closed]
We are planning to do a day trip to the Coves del Drac area. We will take public transport from Palma.
Are there any other worthy nearby places that we could visit on the same day using public ...
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Do I need to have visited the country that issued my Schengen visa? [duplicate]
If I applied in the UK and received a multiple entry 6 month Schengen visa from France, for a trip from 15th August to 20th August (with valid return flight and hotel bookings in France) but due to a ...
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Can I change port of exit after Schengen Visa issuance?
I have received my Type C Multiple entry visa from Slovenia, for a month, in my itinerary I mentioned I will leave Schengen area for Turkey,on 17th Day, from Krakow. Since, I have a month Visa, now I ...
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How can I look up buses (and other public transport) in Poland? [duplicate]
In Slovakia, we have this thing called Cestovné poriadky (Travel schedules), using which I can look up which scheduled buses I can use to go from some A to some B.
Does something like this exists in ...
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Am I allowed to enter EU after leaving the country I have the Resident Permit for?
I am a Non-EU citizen and I have a Residence permit specifically a blue card in Finland. Now my blue card is valid till June 2024. Now, I would be leaving Finland for good and would be moving to a Non-...
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Can you share any experience with FlixBus journey from Hungary to Germany?
I am an Indian traveller as well as a student to participate workshop in Hungary and Germany. So I booked for FlixBus from Budapest (Nepliget) to Germany (Essen Hbf) and its return. Both way almost 20 ...
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What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Essen (Germany)? [closed]
I am a research scholar from India. I will participate in two workshops in two different cities Budapest(Hungary) and Essen(Germany).
I will visit Budapest to Essen on 3rd September and then bound ...
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How to do transaction to buy air ticket from Wizz Air/Blue Air?
I am from India. I was trying to buy air tickets from the airline Wizz Air and Blue Air.
However my debit cards are not working during the transaction. I have international debit cards but that is ...
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Taking my young nephew to his homeland for a visit
I am a dual citizen of the US and a non-Eu country X. I'd like to travel to X (and back) with my young nephew, so he can see his grandparents. He is 9, is a citizen and has a passport of X. Nephew is ...
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Within EU we can stay in another EU country for 3 months, when does the period reset?
Would it count if I left the country, made a U-turn and came back? Or rented a hotel for a night? When can I go back and keep living in that country after leaving when my 90 days is done?
Are there ...
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Bike sharing apps-rent cycle in one and back in other city
Does any of the apps like Donkey Republic or Nextbike allow us to rent a cycle in one city and return in another? I read the instructions, but it is not clear whether to drop-off-location can be in ...
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Are pans allowed in hand luggage?
I am traveling via Easy Jet from Berlin airport. am I allowed to take metal/steel pans + sandwich maker in my hand luggage?
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Layover in FCO without Schengen visa
I'm travelling from US to Cairo with a layover in Rome (FCO) that's 14 hours long. I'd like to book a hotel in the airport to spend the night. I have found a couple of hotels in the airport but I'm ...
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Indian with an EU blue card, wants to travel to Colombia [duplicate]
I have an Indian passport and live in Germany with EU blue card. I want to visit Colombia. Would I require a visa?
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Do non-Schengen flight crews working in and out of the area, fall foul of the 90/180 day rule?
Just want to know whether it affects Flight crews availability to work… thanks in advance.
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Build the ecologically most sustainable travel route in Europe oneself
I'd like to find the ecologically most sustainable travel route with classic public transport (bus, train, ship, plane) within Europe by myself without a travel agency. Is there a webpage to build a ...
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