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Why does typically nobody check whether one picked up one's own luggage at the airport's luggage claim area?
Airports have many checks, but typically none in the luggage claim area. Why does typically nobody check whether one picked up one's own luggage (and not somebody else's or forgetting one's luggage) ...
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How long should I stay in Ireland when granted entry without a visa and my passport stamped “Visa Warning Given”?
I honestly did not know that I required a visa to visit Ireland. I have a UK visa and a Biometric Resident Permit. I was asked a few questions by the immigration officer and was granted entry but my ...
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Is there an EU right to know the cost of checked in luggage?
I’m flying from U.K. to Japan with connection in Netherlands with KLM airline. I’ve been told I have to ask at the check in counter to know the price of a checked in luggage (I don’t have luggage on ...
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Police ride along in London
In a lot of US cities citizens can do police ride alongs. You can do so in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, TX, etc.
What about in London? If I was going to be visiting London for, say, a ...
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How much cash do I need to enter Singapore?
I read on https://www.ica.gov.sg:
Short-Term travellers should have sufficient cash and proof of onward travel (tickets, visas), and ensure that you do not stay beyond your visit pass validity.
How ...
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Italian student visa, withdrawing from classes
I am a US citizen currently living in Italy under a student visa for language courses. I do not enjoy the classes very much and want to withdraw. I have been in Italy for almost three months and would ...
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Staying for a month in the Schengen Zone after my student visa expires
I am Mexican, currently studying in Milan with a student visa.
My visa expires on December 18th and my flight back to Mexico is on January 16th.
I want to know if I have to leave and re-enter the ...
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Deutschlandticket for US residents
I was trying to buy a Deutschlandticket but apparently the US is not on the list of "allowed" countries of the residence. I'm a US resident, have both US & German citizenship and I have ...
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Find the top k cheapest airports to meet for two people departing from different airports
I'm looking for a way to find the top k cheapest airports to meet for two people departing from two different airports, and given some dates. The meeting airport shouldn't be the same as one of the ...
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Park and Ride Newcastle
I'm planning a day visit to Newcastle (upon Tyne), arriving from the south. I want to arrive on a Saturday around 10AM, park my car, travel into the city center using public transport, and leave ...
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Public transport in Stockholm
I am going to Stockholm for 10 days. I do not drive, so I would like to know what is the most cost-effective way to use public transportation? Is there e.g. a weekly/monthly pass that I can buy once ...
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AirAsia policy on carry-on baggage
Am I allowed to bring 1.9 g lash glue and tripod in my carry-on baggage? This is only my second time flying and I used to put my tripod in my checked baggage. We didn't get additional baggage this ...
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Istanbul: how long and complicated is it to go from ISL to SAW?
Edit: be aware that Istanbul now has a new airport, so what follows can be considered deprecated
How long and complicated is it to go from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen ...
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Is there a guide regarding places least known/visited in Japan?
While I can find guides regarding places to visit in Japan, they all seem to promote the same places Tokyo shopping, inner city shrines, etc. Is there a website or book regarding places in Japan that ...
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Where can I find a room for day use in Manila, Philippines?
One of the flights I am considering taking next month has a rather long layover in Manila Airport (MNL) during the day: it arrives early in the morning and leaves in the evening. I may want to sleep ...
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Travelling with Vyvanse to India and Dubai from Australia
I require urgent help in regards to carrying ADHD medication and mood stabilisers to India and Dubai. My doctor suggested I don’t need documentation as my medication bottles list the dosage and my ...
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Which visa do I need if I transit from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2E at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport for a self-connecting transfer?
For my upcoming trip, I will make a self-connecting transfer at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2E.
If I do not plan to stay at the airport for more than 24 hours, what is ...
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How can I get from LAX to Hacienda Heights?
I'm going to land at LAX airport 9 PM on a Friday. I need to go the surrounding area of Hacienda Heights.
I checked the taxi fare, it's over 100 USD.
From what I know LA's public transportation is a ...
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Is it possible to have higher compensation for lost hand luggage checked at the gate?
The maximum compensation for lost luggage in Europe is 1,300 EUR. I think that's also similar to the Montreal convention covering other flights. I will need to travel with two laptops and I can't fit ...
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My visit visa was cancelled at the border - am I banned?
My visit visa was cancelled at the border due to false misrepresentation I was temporarily admitted into UK but I left UK after getting this letter:
If you fail to comply with your bail conditions ...
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ESTA: Have you ever been issued a Passport or National Identity Card for travel by any other country?
I am naturalized in Germany this year, 2023, and want to spend holidays with relatives in the USA. I renounced my previous citizenship this year.
I am having difficulty answering the above mentioned ...
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At Dublin airport, is preclearance available for flights to Canada, or just to the USA?
As an EU citizen I have a Canadian ETA. I am travelling to Canada from Dublin airport. There is US preclearance; is it also for travel to Canada or only for the US?
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Which other travel destinations have the same or similar vibe to Bali?
I have a question for those who have experienced Bali (Canggu, Kuta, Seminyak). Are there any other places that exude a comparable vibe? I'm specifically referring to places with vibrant nightlife, ...
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Traveling with Venlafaxine and Vyvanse to India
I am an Indian national living in Australia. I'm planning to visit India for a period of 3 months or more, depending on the rules at the time of my departure. While in Australia, I was diagnosed with ...
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Filter Airbnb rooms for Eiffel tower view
I am looking for a room with Eiffel tower view. I can't seem to find any relevant filter (which I understand is too specific, but on the other hand too iconic to ignore).
Any ideas how to approach ...
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Can I carry a Zink portable printer in carry-on baggage?
I have a Zink printer (Kodak Mini3 Retro). Can I carry it in my carry-on baggage? I am traveling with Singapore Airlines from India to Singapore and the Philippines.
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My given name is used as First Name and Last Name on my flight ticket: Any issues?
Since my passport only includes a given name 'John Smith' without a surname, and my flight ticket is booked with 'John' as the first name and 'Smith' as the last name, could this cause any issues for ...
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Traveling from Abu Dhabi to Australia via Kochi and Kuala Lumpur international
I am a South American citizen traveling from Abu Dhabi to Australia via Kochi and Kuala Lumpur international. Do I need a transit visa for Kochi and Kuala? Please advise, thanks in advance!
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SWE Train with 49 euro ticket
Can we use the 49 euro Deutschland ticket for SWE RB25 that goes from Offenburg, Germany to Strasbourg, France?
The stops in between are Kork, Kehl, Krimmeria Meinau (all of them are in Germany). ...
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Berlin to Szczecin with 49 euros ticket
I have read that Szczecin Hbf is not covered with the 49 euros ticket. This is the route I wanted to take from Berlin:
Berlin -> Angermunde (in germany)
Angermunde -> Szczecin Glowny (bus RB66)
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Are there any (non-touristic) stations in Germany that cannot be reached by the Deutschland Ticket?
Since May 2023, the 'Deutschland ticket' has been available on subscription in Germany. This is basically a public transport pass which for 49 EUR a month gives access to a large amount of trains in ...
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Where does the 20min rule (where you can use any train) come from in German passenger rights?
Where does the 20-minutes passenger rights rule come from? (In other words, the rule for free choice of train after 20 minutes delay expected at the end of your journey). This is a condition that can ...
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Deutschlandticket – when can I switch to fast ICE/IC trains?
Deutsche Bahn's FAQ on the Deutschlandticket states:
Can I use an ICE/IC train with the Deutschland-Ticket if I know I will reach the destination with a considerable delay?
Yes, you have the right to ...
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Deutschlandticket to Dutch border stations — how to pass the ticket gates?
The Deutschlandticket (German ticket valid on almost all local and regional transportation in Germany) is valid for travel to the Dutch border stations of Venlo, Enschede, or Arnhem (source). In The ...
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What function does the chip in a Deutschlandticket have?
The Deutschlandticket now exists in a version with an integrated chip. What function does this chip actually have?
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Entering the Philippines with no booking of flight and ferries to travel within Philippines
I am traveling to the Philippines on my Singapore visa (Indian passport). I will be traveling to Singapore then the Philippines. I have booked my hotel in Quezon City for my 12-day stay, and itinerary ...
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Can I bring dried chillies to Australia?
TL;DR: Can I bring dried chillies to Australia?
Dried chillies/capsicum are not permitted and will be destroyed, unless they meet the exclusions listed on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and ...
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Can children access Air New Zealand lounges if travelling with a Star Alliance Gold holder?
Air New Zealand has an unusually generous lounge policy for the children of its own elite members:
Children: A maximum of three children aged 3 to 17 years (inclusive), may access Air New Zealand ...
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Can I have prescription medications mailed or shipped to a USA resident staying in Canada?
My Mother in law who is 86 years old is staying with us from the USA, and the pharmacies through US Medicare fill her meds for a 30 day supply only.
How could we get her meds be sent from the US to ...
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Rules upon accessing the aircraft after emergency landing [migrated]
The question is inspired by the recent emergency landing of Ural Airlines Flight 1383. Please correct me if it belongs to Aviation.SE or other site.
An aircraft performs an emergency landing somewhere ...
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Is tap water in Athens safe to drink?
Tripadvisor says that is okay to drink.
The EU Parliament letter reported the absence of asbestos pipes in Greece.
I wonder does Athens have similar to Tallinn initiative of eco-friendly catering ...
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Riyadh airport transit
I’m travelling from Budapest to Delhi on February, and I have a 2-hour transit in Riyadh. My Wizz Air flight is in terminal 1 and my flynas flight is in terminal 3.
I’ve got a multiple-entry e-visa ...
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Has Booking.com blocked sending files in conversations?
This May I was able to send a picture of my ID to a hotel via booking.com's message tool. I don't remember exactly how I did it, but most likely I just drag-and-dropped the file into the message area, ...
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Why are currency exchange rates so different in Egypt?
I’m in Alexandria. Google shows the exchange rate of EUR to EGP at 1 to 33. I get the same rate when I use my credit card. But when I exchange euros at different places in the streets, in the shops I ...
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Taxis at Tokyo Haneda Airport
I'll be flying into Tokyo Haneda at 10:25pm on a Sunday and rather than try to figure out the public transit system that late in the day when I'm already probably going to be exhausted I was thinking ...
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Severity of water damage on passport
I've read a passport is invalid if
pages torn
pages ripped out
identity unreadable
stamps unreadable
passport substantially damaged
Now my passport got a minor water damage with one of the stamps ...
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UAE tourism visa photos mixed up
My sister and I applied for a 30-day tourism visa for UAE. When we finally got the visas, our photos were mixed up (my photo is on my sister's visa and my sister's photo is on mine).
All other ...
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Which neighborhood to visit and eat with a 5-hour transit in Tokyo, Sunday evening from 6pm to 1am?
I will have a ~5-hour transit Sunday evening at Haneda, 6pm-1am minus the custom and transport from Haneda. I know I can only have one shot at visiting Tokyo. Which neighborhood would you suggest ...
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Why was my visa identified by the airline as invalid?
This is a curious case. My tourist visa was issued at the embassy of the Philippines in Tehran, Iran. My visa was valid until November 29, 2023. That means that I was allowed to enter the Philippines ...
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How quickly does one receive the electronic visit pass by email after going through the immigration in Singapore?
I read the following when going over the Arrival Card form for Singapore:
Text:
If you are eligible for entry into Singapore, you will receive an electronic visit pass (in lieu of inked endorsement ...
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