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How do you know if Americans genuinely/literally mean what they say?

How to intentionally get denied entry to the US, without getting into trouble?

Tactics to avoid getting harassed by corrupt police?

Flight tickets: buy two weeks before even during holiday seasons?

How can I convince airport screeners to stop asking why I prefer pat-downs?

How can I do a “broad” search for flights?

When I travel next, I want to reach the point on the earth that is exactly opposite my home, how can I discover where that is?

Why would you wrap your luggage in plastic?

I have two passports/nationalities. How do I use them when I travel?

What is a polite way to tell a Scottish person that I am struggling to understand his/her accent?

How can I avoid or minimize jet lag?

Is there a ZIP code I can enter when paying-at-the-pump in the USA with a foreign credit card?

Long term travel without being wealthy - how is it possible?

Do I need a visa to transit (or layover) in the Schengen area?

Japanese etiquette: Most common (and offensive) mistakes? [closed]

When walking on the road, is it safer to walk in the same or opposite direction as the traffic?

Is it possible to make a decent income from travelling the world?

How do you choose a restaurant when travelling?

Does one need a visa to visit Antarctica?

Is there a 'minimum daily spend' in Bhutan, and does it vary on citizenship?

How old does a child need to be to sit separately from parents when flying?

What on earth has yet to be explored?

What regulations should a European driver know when driving in the US?

Why are prices published without tax in the US?

What should I know about “Around The World” flights?

What is the cheapest regular-priced scheduled flight I can book and fly?

Is leaving airport at a stop before the final destination illegal?

Which non-stop passenger flight connects two cities with the largest temperature difference?

Do all American ATMs charge an extra fee for cash withdrawals on a foreign card?

Which European cities are connected by convenient night boat?