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

Can I fly with a gold bar?

Is it prohibited to lie down (and fall asleep) on a commercial flight?

Why can't we use the toilet when the train isn't moving in some countries?

Can I wear a bulletproof vest while traveling on British Airways from Heathrow?

Is it rude to tell the ice cream man in Istanbul not to mess with me?

Is there a specific reason for having a very short window for passengers to get to the boarding gate before closing it?

Can I pass through the airport security with a de-activated Bazooka?

Are there any laws that prevent reserving two adjacent seats for one person for a flight with Ryanair?

Can aircrew order me not to stand in the aisle?

Is there any way to know when NOT to use my Oyster card?

Can I leave the airport during a connecting flight if I am a citizen of the country where I have to change planes?

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

Is it possible to visit the Vatican while wearing a Hijab?

Can I fly with a robot as a passenger instead of shipping it as luggage?

Am I allowed to put on my pyjamas during a long flight?

Why buy a first class ticket on Southern trains?

Is there a ferry running from UK to Scandinavia?

Can I bring alcohol to Dubai?

Are there any passenger trains from Sweden to Finland?

How far can I travel using my oyster card?

If I have bought X tickets, do I have X hand baggage allowances?

Why do train companies require two hours to deliver your ticket to the machine?

Can I import a gun-shaped console controller‎ from the United States into the UK? [closed]

Understanding Portugal addresses

Are pre-paid credit cards statements accepted as an evidence when applying for UK standard visa?

Are there any submarine group trips originating from the UK?

Are children's toy guns allowed on a British Airways flight as carry-on?

In Europe, where is a water border with visible markers, which can be crossed by a tourist in a small rented boat, without a passport check?

How to change some details on the passport application AFTER it got submitted?