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Questions regarding permitted or forbidden activities in various places, including unforeseen technicalities.

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When flying on a very tight schedule, are you obligated to run to make it to the next gate o...

This would be a silly restriction to expect people to run to catch a gate, considering that airlines do not have a policy of carrying only those that are fit to run. They have families with small chi …
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-2 votes

Can I leave the Schengen Zone before my student visa expires and come back as a tourist?

You cannot, for two main reasons: Your visa is no longer valid for the purpose of your trip. Schengen visas needs to be valid for the entire duration of your stay in the Schengen area. This means th …
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3 votes
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Speeding tickets in the US (CA, AZ, NV)

Are you always stopped by the police and get your ticket in person or is there an automatic process like in Germany where a picture of the car and license plate is taken and you get the ticket …
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1 vote

Do any States in the US give traffic tickets for 5 mph above the speed limit?

From my experience in the US, all the above answers are correct but one thing that isn't mentioned is the specific road also makes a difference. For example on Texas SH 195 that runs between Killeen …
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8 votes
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Is it OK for someone to follow their family's rented moving truck into a weigh station?

There is absolutely no problem with your wife following you in. It is normal when families are renting trucks and the weight inspectors and state troopers are well aware of it. The good news is the p …
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1 vote

Given an itinerary receipt from a travel agent, how do I find out the fare conditions of the...

It seems your agent has printed out the receipts against a reservation system (like amadeus, galileo, etc.) which is typical for agents. They should have also provided you with a link where you can v …
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1 vote

Do airlines bear responsibility if the shuttle bus is delayed?

If the delay is due to traffic, weather, terrorism, acts of God, (ie, force majeure) then there is no liability; if say the bus had a technical fault then it will depend if the bus is operated by the …
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3 votes

Obligatory identification while applying for a visa

I can give you some examples (unfortunately none for the Netherlands), but the bottom line is - there are alternate means of identification: In Malaysia, when students submit their passports for vis …
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0 votes

Is it legitimate for European hotels to ask for passport numbers?

In my experience (non EU, non UK citizen) I have only been asked for the passport during check-in, as this is my legitimate ID when I am traveling. During reservation, I have only been asked for a cr …
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6 votes

Where can I travel on a suspended American passport, assuming I've already left the US?

There are really two parts to this: Is your passport still valid? - It has not expired, but it has been suspended. This suspension is requested from the HHS to the US State Department. A suspended p …
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11 votes

Is it legal in Spain for a male airport security guard to ask you to lift up your blouse and...

Is it actually legal to ask me to lift up my blouse, as I find it a bit indecent? Yes, its "legal" because it is not against the law. …
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15 votes

Can you use a camera during take off and landing?

There are no specific regulations against taking photos during take off and landing - as long as you are not endangering the crew and passengers. Each airline, however is free to have their own polic …
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7 votes

Is it possible to avoid being sniffed by dogs at Heathrow airport and possibly other airports?

Getting sniffed by a dog is not prohibited in Islam. See this if you want the relevant discussion. In fact, dogs can be kept as pets as long as they are for defence, herding etc. and not as recreatio …
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19 votes
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Is it possible to visit the Vatican while wearing a Hijab?

Note that the sign is specifically for St. Peter's Basilica, and not Vatican City. A small point considering the size of the place, but you have asked about Vatican City. If she is wearing the Hijab …
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16 votes
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As a Muslim transiting Abu Dhabi on Etihad can I drink alcohol?

As far as UAE is concerned, there is only one issue at hand - since you are not going to consume alcohol inside the UAE but on-board the aircraft; where they do not check your religion. If you appea …
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