Questions tagged [tips-and-tricks]
Hints for solving a variety of travel issues, especially problems that require experiential knowledge to solve or are not covered by traditional travel books or resources.
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How to create a travel history
I am an Indian student in Germany. Recently, I had applied for a tourist visa for the US and had it refused under 214b. I do not have any travel history either apart from some of the Schengen ...
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Flying with motorcycling gear
I'm planning a trip to recover a motorcycle from a distant city. The ideal trip would be flying to that location and coming back riding the bike, but that would require me to transport my riding gear ...
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How to handle the laptop in destination events if traveling with a carry-on?
I am travelling solely with carry-on luggage for a conference/business event and must bring my laptop with me. Since I think it would be too much to go everyday to the meeting with the carry-on ...
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Measures to avoid locations with bad air quality and inversion for asthmatics?
Bergen, Norway, is an example of a city surrounded by mountains where the air quality can get very bad, terrible for asthmatics. This phenomenon is called inversion. Before the symptoms begin, the ...
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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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When should I book my hotel if prices are inflated due to a major event?
My problem: I recently booked a business trip about three months out, noticing slightly too late that there's a huge event (Formula 1 race) happening in town the previous weekend and all the remotely ...
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Should I take my own coffee to Japan?
I heard that it is difficult to find real coffee in Japan as most places don't serve it. We are planning to stay at Ryokans and eat traditional breakfasts as muc as possible but can't really give up ...
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In Morocco, do you get better prices for paying in Euros?
On a previous trip to Tunisia, I was slightly surprised to discover that many tourist-focused vendors (though not all) offered two prices, one in Euros and one in Dinar, with the Euro price quite a ...
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What can I do to stop my 4 and 6 year old kids from falling out of a bunk bed on a cruise?
I've got a balcony room booking on the Sun Princess. We're travelling for 1 week, and there are bunk beds for my kids.
My kids roll around a lot at night, and they have a 'bar' that restrains them ...
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Are drivers from mainland Europe likely to end up in an accident when driving in the UK?
I have a European license and would like to rent a car in the UK for a trip to the countryside. The only thing that worries me is driving on the left — it seems that one would need quite a bit of ...
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What is the schedule of the free 'car rental shuttle' at JFK?
An answer on the question "Getting from New York JFK airport to Manhattan, without the sneaky airtrain exit fee?" suggests that there is a free shuttle between the car rental parking lot at JFK and ...
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How do I find the cheapest date to book a given hotel?
I am looking for a site or service that allows me to search a hotel (or hotels, or a specific beach/location) for the cheapest date.
Most sites want you to tell them when you plan to visit.
I WANT ...
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Negotiating cultures: tips on bargaining [duplicate]
In Argentina I was once charged the "gringo" rate for a bus and was later told I could have negotiated the price because locals pay less.
From an ex-colleague who spent 6 months in China I heard you ...
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Public transport in Cologne / Bonn
I'm going to be traveling to Cologne in September, partially to visit Photokina and partially for fun. I noticed a quite extensive tram network in the area, stretching from Cologne to Bonn. Is there a ...
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Where to find all camp sites available in an area or city?
As a traveler, sometimes I want to stay in a camp site, rather than in a hotel, motel or hostel. But sometimes it is very difficult to find this camp sites in the web.
Is there any website or app that ...
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What popular local street food is unique or particular to Colombia?
I'm going to Bogota, Salento Popayan and Pasto.
Any local food and drink is a must try?
I'm a big fan of street food too.
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How to keep track of all things you are carrying in the luggage and where they are?
Often when packing for a trip, I start in a very good manner and following the best techiniques available.
Once I am kind of done with the basics, I start noticing little things that are missing: my ...
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How to effectively organize documents when traveling?
Each time when I travel, there is a chunk of printed papers and other documents which I have to take with me.
Some of them are documents which I have to access often: ticket, passport, visa etc. ...
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Where will my bus be at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York?
I am using Greyhound to go from NY to DC. I don't see on my ticket where exactly my bus will be. Is this information on my ticket somewhere or do I just go to Port Authority and ask? This is my first ...
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Travel restrictions after marriage? [closed]
The couple lives in Germany and do not plan on moving to the USA, or he becoming a US Citizen, but the German part of the couple often does work in NYC and has heard that he has to wait a few months ...
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How to Protect a Backpack from Splashing without Plastic?
The boat trip to Cabo in Tayrona National Park is apparently rough and the guidebook says to make sure to protect your baggage during the boat trip as it will get thoroughly splashed. Normally, I ...
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How to carry honey jars and prevent losses?
I am flying soon and I will have a honey jar in my checked baggage.
Since it is no longer brand new (I already used part of it), it is no longer hermetically closed, so I am quite afraid it will ...
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Where can I camp for free in, or near, Byron Bay, Australia?
I'm currently road tripping across the Gold Coast. I find myself in Byron Bay, NSW, Australia and am looking for accommodation. I rented a small camper van and don't really wish to pay 70+ Australian ...
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How to browse available cars/quotes on Uber without providing credit card?
I'd very interested in using Uber, and I'd like to have a look at what they have to offer in terms of available car sizes, rates, etc., but I can't work out how to do so without signing up which ...
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Montreal - tips to avoid troubles with Immigration
I will be traveling to Montreal to spend 2½ months this January. It will be an exploratory trip, to get to know Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, etc. and live Canada in its worst season, since I'm going to ...
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What trousers/pants do women wear in Baltic cities in winter?
How do women keep their legs warm in Baltic cities?
My first instinct is to wear long johns or leggings under ski trousers but is this acceptable if you wanted to go to a restaurant or bar? Does ...
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What is the best way to carry photographic film when travelling?
Since I still shoot analogue photos, I often find myself travelling with photographic film. Film can be sensitive to X-ray machines, depending on the "strength" of the machine, the technology, the ASA ...
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Iphone App for Collaborating on planning a long vacation togather
I am planning a very important and relatively longer trip with my partner.
My Partner and I both have Iphones. I would like to use an app that allows us to
Provides a checklist and the ability to ...
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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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Public pianos in the U.S
I've been to the Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland last year and had some fun on a piano in their lobby with a sign saying "Play me, I'm yours". I did some research and found a pretty cool project ...
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Need advice on problems with Bookings.com and a hotel
Since the original post has gotten so many negative comments due to the tone, here is the actual question, and I will add the additional details (absent subjective comments and names) at the end.
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What is an effective means for complaining to an airline and having my complaint properly addressed?
A bit of context to the question: I took a flight this Saturday with Iberia and my checked-in baggage was lost. I had all my clothes there so I had to buy some and according to the Passenger Rights I'...
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Bipolar sufferer travelling alone
Bipolar, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (G.A.D.) and travelling alone.
Hello, I wonder if anyone can give me some help and advice please. I'm travelling alone to Australia next year, which is mind-...
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Finding a place to stay in Cancun (or anywhere really) as a single male
How do I parse internet reviews to determine where to go as a single person?
I am a single guy that don't usually take vacations (I have some degree of social anxiety), but for a multitude of reasons ...
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What are the tricks to get a confirmed Indian Railway travel reservation?
It is notoriously difficult to get an Indian Railway ticket reservation especially during festivals and summer. Now, people use tricks like booking the ticket for a less popular station after your ...
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How to make sure rental apartment is legitimate if I'm in a different city?
If I'm in one location, and I want to rent a place in another country/city for a few months, but I have to get the apartment remotely, and I do not have the ability to actually visit the place before ...
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What specific actions constitute vigilance?
People who live in or are visiting Brussels are being asked to exercise a high degree of vigilance. Same for Paris. In fact, the US State Department has issued a worldwide alert and is quoted as ...
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How to make a baby sleep peacefully during an overnight Indian train journey?
Indian train berths are quite narrow. Just enough for one person to sleep. My wife and I have a one year old son who sleeps besides my wife on her berth. He does not get his usual space which results ...
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Is there a way to prevent "looking like a tourist" in order to not be harassed?
Disclaimer - the title of this post is probably not the best
On my way to visit family in Belarus and Poland, I had a long layover in Paris, so I decided to spend the day in the city. My luggage was ...
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How to avoid theft by TSA agents
TSA agents are known for stealing valuable things from passengers' luggage, either checked in or carried on. Is there way to avoid this? If so, what is the best way?
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Where can I see Shetland ponies on Unst?
I will be spending a couple days on Unst on the Shetland Islands next year. My wife is very keen on seeing some Shetland ponies, and I am wondering how to go about this.
My research seems to indicate ...
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What can I do with a plane ticket that won't be used?
I have two plane tickets for London - South America with one stop. For reasons that aren't relevant, my companion won't be able to make it, so the seat will be completely empty.
I'm almost certain ...
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Passing through airport security with autism
I am a young adult with autism (Asperger's to be precise). While there are many resources on how to travel with kids with autism, resources on how to do so if you have it yourself are rare to ...
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Any tips for street parking in San Francisco?
I'm going to SF for a couple of days as a part of a road trip and would like to only street park. There's a map of permit parking zones and I assume that everything that is not colored on the map is ...
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What are good places to guerilla/stealth/free camp with a hammock tent? [closed]
In order to stretch my dollars, I plan on stealth camping in my hammock tent (dark green and modded with extra-long webbing straps) as much as possible. I know to generally pick either secluded spots ...
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Are there bags for shower stuff?
My university is in a different city than the city that I live in. I have one class this semester. Thus, I have to travel every week one day.
My problem is that every week I have to pack my shower ...
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Obtaining paper map when arriving into the city
I once been in Zurich where host told me that I can get a free map in any hotel for free. I did not get into details that time but now I am curious, is it true for any city? Where can I ask for maps ...
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How can I find the cheapest Spirit flight from my location to anywhere?
I recently became a member of Spirit Airlines' $9 Fare Club. I would like to maximize the benefit by planning my vacations around cheap Spirit fares. Basically, what I am looking for is a way to find ...
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Visiting the Vatican around Easter
I will be traveling to Rome with a friend for Easter 2016 (25th March – 30th March). We would like to be able to visit the Vatican to see the art and St. Peters Basilica (not for religious purposes, ...
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Comparison website for scuba diving prices?
Is there a way to compare scuba diving prices at different locations around the world? I think the price for one scuba dive when you are already certified is quite comparable. I know that usually at ...
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