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Are sweatpants frowned upon on flights?
You won't win any fashion contests, but that's not what you're aiming for anyway. I can't tell you anything about East Asia, but I've travelled plenty around Europe (including Eastern Europe). Jeans ...
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Rent clothing in Frankfurt / Being warm without cold weather clothing
You can "simulate" renting some warm clothing in Frankfurt.
There is an Oxfam shop in Sachsenhausen, about a 20 - 25 minute walk or about EUR 12 for a taxi from the central train station.
Oxfam is ...
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Where can I change my clothes at the airport?
If you're willing to pay a bit to avoid hassle, Frankfurt Airport has 5 shower facilities scattered throughout its terminals that can be rented for 6 euros. The stalls aren't exactly luxurious, but ...
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What to do without underwear on a 4 day trip?
Wash them in the sink before you sleep, let them dry as much as possible until the morning, if they are not dry by then, iron them a bit and they will be dry.
If you can't get a hold of an iron, put ...
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Where can I change my clothes at the airport?
JPatokal gives the answer for FRA, but in every restroom in every US airport there is a handicapped stall, where it is easy to change, and typically two clothing hooks to help you.
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Am I allowed to put on my pyjamas during a long flight?
Given that some airlines even give you a complimentary pyjama when flying in first class I'd say that it would be perfectly legal for you to wear one on the plane regardless of which class you're ...
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Where can I change my clothes at the airport?
Right after security checks (at least in the terminal I used) there were two changing rooms that are probably used for extra security checks.
I asked the security staff if I could use it to get ...
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What is France's traditional costume?
France does not really have one national costume.
There are many regional costumes, although not many or even non is/are still used as daily dress.
In the last half of the 20th century, the 'typical'...
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Travelling from the UK to Canada with muddy running shoes in my luggage
According to the Canada Border Services Agency:
Many different kinds of items can introduce foreign threats into
Canada. These include things as diverse as:
Food, such as raw or cooked ...
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Optimal packing method for bras?
Whenever the topic of packing something in an optimal way comes up, it's useful to see if the Navy has anything to say about it. The Navy is a good place to look because sailors need to be especially ...
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What to do without underwear on a 4 day trip?
I'm surprised that nobody mentioned the infamous "flip them around" technique. Arguably you can use one pair of boxers for four days if you flip them inside out and front to back. Indeed boxers, and ...
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What to wear to board the plane if destination's weather differ significantly?
It's always worth having some extra clothing in your hand luggage -- you've noticed luggage can go missing and even shopping for replacements can be problematic if you're not prepared for the ...
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What kind of hat to wear for business in India?
You don't need a hat. If you're traveling for business and are in the IT industry, you'll spend all your time in air-conditioned offices, hotels and taxis, and will spend very little time outside. ...
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What headwear are women legally required to wear in Iran?
I'll try to address this question impartially despite my strong feelings against Mandatory Hijaab for women (I'm a male, born and raised in Iran who lives in United States now)
I'll define the terms ...
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What can I wear to avoid getting frisked and crotch searched by TSA at the airport?
Wear trousers without metal and by preference ones that stay up without a belt. It is not a given that you will not be checked but it will make it less likely and you will feel better when you are ...
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When packing a stack of folded t-shirts in a suitcase, how to reduce the likelihood that they unfold?
I like to use packing cubes. These don't have any kind of vacuum seal, but they do kind of squish their contents a little and let you pack more than you otherwise would. If you put all your shirts ...
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What can I wear to avoid getting frisked and crotch searched by TSA at the airport?
You want clothing that appears invisible to the millimeter wave scanner, so you appear naked i.e. no false positives. Any metal will obviously show up, but anomalies in fabric density can also appear ...
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Portable Iron without ironing board
Consider that an ironing board is just a firm surface.
I frequently use a folded towel on a desk, or even bed, while traveling.
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Portable Iron without ironing board
In all the hotels I have stayed in, either there is an iron and ironing board already in the room, or I can call the front desk and one will be delivered to my room.
As for long term apartment usage -...
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When packing a stack of folded t-shirts in a suitcase, how to reduce the likelihood that they unfold?
how to reduce the likelihood that they unfold?
By not giving them the option to unfold.
And my preferred way of doing this is by not folding them in the first place, but instead rolling them (and ...
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Tips on where to buy clothes for cold weather in Lille, France?
I'm from Lille and greatly agree with what's been said before.
between the two train station (Gare Lille Flandres and Gare Lille Europe) there is a large shopping center called Westfield Euralille.
I ...
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Is wearing shorts in Transsiberian trains okay
That's absolutely OK. Moreover, Russians' concept of appropriate clothing in trains is very relaxed; many people will wear clothing that they will never wear in many other public places (such as old ...
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Proper clothing for rather pale person in very hot and sunny climate
I was surprised to discover that a long sleeved "technical" shirt with a high Sun Protection Factor (SPF) kept me much cooler (and reduced the amount of water I needed to drink while cycling) than a ...
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Are sweatpants frowned upon on flights?
I haven't traveled to east Asia or East Europe before but that is a very long flight, I don't think jeans are comfortable at all for that many hours. I have though traveled to central Europe several ...
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What swimming suit options are acceptable for a self-conscious recreational swimmer in Belgium and Western Europe?
As mentioned in other answers, the rules against shorts should be understood as rules against normal clothing, so you can't just jump in with the clothes you were wearing when outside the pool. But ...
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Optimal packing method for bras?
Pad it with socks and underwear. (default strategy)
Pack them near the top. (not sure how helpful this really is in actual execution since you can't control baggage handling after check-in...)
Stack ...
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Am I allowed to put on my pyjamas during a long flight?
Yes, you can wear your pajamas during a flight. You might get some strange looks, but there is nothing wrong with wearing them. Other options would be a 'sweat suit' with elastic at the waist and a t-...
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Is it normal to walk around an (American) hotel in pajamas?
As a night clerk at a 2 star hotel in the US, I can say it depends, mainly on if you're comfortable with it. Most people wear non-sleep clothes while not in their rooms. However, there are some people ...
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