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Is it necessary to book a hotel in advance in Baguio, Philippines during May/June? I am about to make my first trip to Philippines. As it is the low season in most areas, my plan is to travel around the country without a fixed schedule, searching for accommodation on the spot. I'll be aiming to stay in budget hotels, b...	Usually May is a peak season because of the summer in the Philippines. Booking in advance gives you usually a better price than being in front of the hotel counter.
Cheapest flight to anywhere at any given time I'm looking to take a spontaneous trip for a long weekend. The date is flexible and the destination can be anywhere in the world. Is there a site that would allow me to search airfares within a date range, while keeping the destination parameters open? <Q> Sure. <S> Skysc...	Adioso includes this functionality and also allows searching for flights to a whole country, a broad region (“Arabian Peninsula”) or continent or even from lists of friends or attractions.
Malaysian passport holder, transitting/arriving at US with no visa Will they stop me at departure in Malaysia, or at the US airport? I'm seeking asylum. <Q> In order to apply for asylum <S> you need to be present in the United States but in order to enter you will need a visa . <S> From outside the US the only th...	The airline will not let you check in and/or board the plane without necessary documents to enter the destination country and to transit any transit countries.
How can I search for French trains (only - no buses)? I'm generally not a huge fan of rail replacement buses , and try to avoid them where possible. Recently, I've been looking at some French train travel, and bus journeys seem to keep creeping into the results. Try as I might, I can't seem to get the usual suspects ...	As far as I know, Capitaine Train does train-only searches across France (and a few other countries like UK, Germany etc.).
Should you use English or (possibly broken) Japanese in Japan? So I'm going to Japan next month with friends, and I'm the only one speaking reasonably good Japanese. However, I am really nervous about how to approach people when, say, buying train tickets and such. I seem to have a perfect Japanese accent that easily ...	But some Japanese are really good in speaking English, and if they start speaking in English to you, you should switch to English as well in order to not embarrass them. As in any country, try to use the native language even if it's broken.
Will one be refused entry on a full passport? My question was triggered by How do I decide whether to be worried about having enough blank pages in my passport? The question is pretty simple. What happens at a border when you need an additional stamp, but don't have empty pages, or even no free space left? For now...	Even with e-gate enabled ports, it is always recommended to carry your passport and make sure that it has free pages. Some countries offer their citizens passports with extra pages at nominal costs; you can request this at the time of passport renewal.
Is there a website that tells me the quickest way between two London Tube stations? I understand that the tube map isn't geographically accurate and that there's several examples where walking is quicker than catching the tube, even in non-obvious scenarios. Is there a website that, when I put in two tube stat...	I’ve had good experiences with Citymapper for getting around London.
Why do I have to wait 2 hours instead of 1 for intercontinental flights? For intercontinental flights I am advised to be at the airport two hours before the gate closes. For intracontinental flights one hour is enough. Why is there a difference? <Q> Needs of a domestic flight: <S> check in check luggage go through...	Bigger planes imply more luggage to load, more people to wait, more people to get on board.
Why are there holes in ice cubes in airplanes? It could be due to boredom that I notice this, but it seems that only on airplanes ice cube have holes. Why is that? <Q> They have the holes because of the machines that made them (check DavidG's answer), anyway this ice cubes with holes are better for planes for a few rea...	The larger surface area to volume ratio means fresh ice cubes can be made more efficiently and quickly to meet demand - by the time one batch is used, the next is ready.
Fly into Edinburgh or Glasgow? Is there any reason to fly to Edinburgh or Glasgow if flight prices and times are approximately the same? I want to tour around Scotland, so I will visit both cities anyway. Good reasons would be XXX has an airport which is very prone to closure due to fog, or rental cars are much chea...	There are bus links from Glasgow city centre to Edinburgh Airport. To stay on topic, I flew into both on different occasions and usually the price of both tickets and car rental was the deciding factor.
How big of a backpack should I buy? (Trans-Mongolian) I'm looking into buying my first ever serious backpack for hiking/large trips. I'm unsure of how large I should go. I currently own a 35 Liter bag, which was great for weekend trips when I was studying in Europe, but I had issues trying to do 10 day trips with it. S...	I think the choice of luggage very much depends on the type of trip you are planning to do. If you are doing standard backpacking trip, when you need to carry your stuff mainly for short distances from a hotel to a bus or train, then it makes sense to have a bigger backpack with more clothes/stuff to make your journey ...
Not flying the first leg of the journey – Company cancels the second-leg ticket I've a friend that booked a round-trip journey. He booked A -to- B and B -to- A . Somehow he needed to be earlier at location B , so he took a train and did not take the flight from A to B . When he went to the airport to take the "...	At the very least, you should contact the airline before the flight and tell them that for unforeseen reasons you need to skip one leg; in this case, they might not cancel the remainder.
Sufficient Identification for Intra Schengen flights If one takes a direct flight from one Schengen member state to another, what's the minimum sufficient ID that needs to be provided to board the flight? <Q> The EU regulation requiring id control for flight passengers has been abolished, but there may still be nationa...	It depends on the airline's terms and conditions and potentially between exactly which Schengen countries you are traveling. Officially you need travel documents , which are either passport or national ID.
Thailand coup: What extent of disruption should tourists expect? Are many shops/restaurants/guesthouses shut down, or is it business as usual?Are there many roadblocks set up in Bangkok and around the country, which may potentially slow a traveler down? <Q> Currently it is business as usual here in Thailand. <S> Intern...	Guesthouses, hotels, restaurants, shops, buses, planes, etc are all operating as normal. Both airports in Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang) are advising leaving earlier if you have a flight to catch, perhaps 3 to 4 hours ahead of departure, just in case traffic is heavy when you reach a checkpoint.
Do travel diapers exist for long bus/prop plane trips that don't have on board lavatories? A long time ago a Cessna pilot showed me a diaper he wears when he is flying around. It makes sense that a pit stop isn't something you do during flights. Apparently there is a type of gel inside the diaper that allows just rele...	While drugstore diapers are usually only good for leaks and drips, there are some high quality adult diapers that will contain pretty much any urinary output. There are also accessories on some small planes that can be used by pilots who have their own appropriate matching plumbing factory-installed.
Are customs liable if they break something doing their job? I watched a reality show on the Australian border controle where they destroyed an object in a mail package and found drugs. The destruction wasn't really subtle, you couldn't use the object afterwards (it was a bowl). Them doing it was legit, since the object...	So yes, sometimes they can be liable, and there is usually a means of claiming for this.
Can I use Google Maps traffic information to estimate driving time for a specific date/time? In supported regions, Google Maps will tell me how long it will take to drive from A to B in current traffic conditions. It can also colour-code roads according to traffic conditions for a specific date and time of the week ....	Use Waze's "check routes for a different time" feature allows specifying a different time, but as far as I can tell it doesn't allow specifying a specific date or even a specific day of the week.
Is there a website or resource that lists what you can do in a given geographical area for free or almost for free? I keep hearing from people that traveling is expensive. They can't afford, and they would love to do/go whatever/wherever that they saw in TV/Internet, etc. but they can't. Not that it's impossible to tra...	In some cities you will find many of the main museums for free, like London and Washington DC.
Why are French TGV prices different between Loco2 and Capitaine Train? I had thought that since both Loco2 and Capitaine Train have agreements with SNCF to sell domestic French train tickets (amongst others). However, I've noticed that sometimes the prices between them can vary a lot. Is there a reason for this? A...	The exchange rate set by SNCF can cause discrepancies between the ticket prices available on both websites as Capitaine Train charges in Euros and Loco2 in GBP.
Where can I find Japanese Lacquerware in Tokyo? I've been racking my brains on this for quite a while now and would like to buy some traditional styled Japanese Lacquerware or shikki (漆器) in Tokyo. I've tried places like Asakusa and some online shopping sites are available as well (for instance Rakuten). I'm looki...	I'd go to Kappabashi-dori , conveniently located between Ueno and Asakusa next to Tawaramachi stn on the Ginza line.
Based on departure/arrive local time, how to know if my flight will be entirely at night? Next September (2014) I will fly on vacation from São Paulo (GRU) to Doha (DOH), leaving at 02:45 (Brazil local time) and arriving at 23:00 (Qatar local time). Assuming that the flight has 13h duration, and that in Brazil, the sun...	Since you're flying east, you're flying in darkness towards the sunrise.
Can I cancel or change my return ticket to a different date after entering the US? When entering the US, you are required to show forth a return ticket in order to enter. As a rather spontaneous person, I hate making plans, and would like to leave the US and go home when I feel like (within a couple of weeks of course)...	The requirement to have pre-booked return travel is essentially to demonstrate that you have the means (money) to return home at the conclusion of your visit.
Reliable travel visa requirements for any country combination Where can one find reliable (i.e. linked to the source - presumably a country's government website) travel visa requirements information for arbitrary combinations of citizenship and visited countries? I've found Project Visa but the information is incomp...	The authoritative source is Timatic , which IATA shares with the public as the IATA Travel Centre . When it comes down to it, the most reliable means of finding out the travel visa requirements is from the country itself, or their embassy/consulate in your country.
How can I get rid of my I-94? Back in May 2013 when I entered the US on an F1 Visa I had my I-94 stamped and the little card stapled to my passport. When I left again in August, they had already discontinued the form and switched to online, so they never took it back. Unfortunately due to this, they never took that li...	If your exit is correctly recorded then you can simply throw away from I-94.
Electric wheelchairs hire in Cologne I plan to visit Germany, Cologne particularly, from Moscow this fall. Unfortunately, I'm disabled, so I need to temporary hire an electric wheelchair. If anybody knows organizations, please help to find some. It would be nice to hire wheelchair and deliver it the hotel I will ride f...	You can rent wheelchairs, scooters and walkers in many cities in Germany on: https://meinhilfsmittel.de/en
Can't check-in to a hotel because I am 18 I'm 18 and traveling to the East Coast of the USA. I am staying in Syracuse, NY for 2 days, but can't seem to find a hotel that will let me check in. Are there any hotels in Syracuse with a minimum check in age of 18? I really don't want to end up homeless in Syracuse all weeke...	You will need to search hotels individually for the most part and mostly away from chain hotels like Choice Hotels , or Wyndham and the like. You will have to buy a hostel membership, either an annual or temporary one.
How can I get from Krakow to Prague? I am looking for transportation from Krakow to Prague. The only requirement I have is that it's limited in time, so I can plan it. Hitch-hiking is not a possibility.I don't care much about the transport, I would just appreciate that it excels in something (price, scenery, time, e...	There are trains from Krakow to Prague that run over night. But honestly, unless timing is critical or you really need cheap as can be I'd take the train.
What is the deepest accessible point on earth? There is the Kola Superdeep Borehole and the Mariana trench but both are not accessible to average humans. What is the deepest point on earth I can reach? <Q> If you're looking for the Ocean one there is a tourism organized by Deep Ocean Expeditions , which you can ...	If you're looking for deepest place on the surface it would be the Dead Sea which is -427m deep. Deepest human accessible point in the world is the bottom of Kidd Mine in Timmins, Canada.
Park accessible by public transport in Eastern Canada in October I'll likely travel to Canada this autumn and I would like to go on a multi-day hike. I have however no car. Is there any park (national, provincial, ...) in Eastern Canada (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island) that offers ...	On the matter of hiking, they say: Highland Backpacking Trail (19 & 35 km loops) is easily accessible via our Lake of Two Rivers stop. The Algonquin Parkbus runs until at least October 13th - after that it switches to an as-yet-unannounced winter schedule.
Which airplane is the safest? Is there some source or research on crash statistics for each type of airplane? For example I want to know the number of crashes, fatalities, and the dates. I want to know which type of airplane has the safest record. Is there a correlation between the price of the ticket and the safety re...	Accidents are so rare that any apparent differences in aircraft safety are mostly meaningless statistical anomalies.
Do I have to claim and re-check in my baggage in international transit when traveling with the same airline? I'll be traveling to Memphis, Tennessee form New Delhi, India via Qatar Airways. The itinerary would be:New Delhi <--> Doha \|\| Doha <--> Chicago \|\| Chicago <--> Memphis Would I be required to claim and re-chec...	Usually you can check in at the starting airport and get your baggage directly at the last airport as long as you have all the flights on the same reservation.
American ID requirements for indian domestic flights I am an Indian with an American citizenship. I will be travelling in India with my family through domestic flights. I am wondering about the ID requirements for Indian domestic flights. Do I need to carry the american passport for ID purposes? Also, will there be iss...	On the internal flights, I used my American passport (which naturally had Indian visa to enter the country in the first place) as a proof of identity.
Where can I eat dishes that feature in western countries' Chinese restaurants? ... apart from western countries like the Australia or the USA themselves. During my visit to Taiwan, I wasn't able to find the dishes I'd typically encounter in a Chinese restaurant in Australia or the United States, such as sweet and sour...	When we travel to Malaysia & Singapore, we eat out a lot, but it's very-very-very rare to find what I think of as "Chinese" food, even though it's frequently Chinese food.
Are there any restaurants serving real chinese food in Benelux? I read this question " Where can I eat dishes that feature in western countries' Chinese restaurants? " and I got very curious. I always apreciated authentic Chinese food very much and I (sort of) knew that the dishes served in Ocident are, let's say, a st...	Of course there are specialized restaurants that offer the "real" Chinese food.
How to log the places you visited as detailed as possible? There are different services allowing you to map you visits. In the chat there were 2 examples ( Example 1 and Example 2 ) given recently. As a travel geek I would like to have a as detailed overview as possible of all my trips. The issue I have with serv...	I use TripIT to manage most of my travel plans, itineraries and reference codes, and a nice side-effect of this is that you can pull out reports from TripIT by country, city, and I think even district (I only have the free version, not the TripIT Pro version) OpenFlights is easy and simple to use without any hassles.
Internet access at Dubai airport? I'll soon be transiting twice through Dubai Airport Terminal 3 and would like to make a quick Skype video call back home while there. What are my options, free or paid? I'm open to wifi, Internet kiosks, local SIM, anything that gets the job done and doesn't cost an arm and a leg (re...	Boingo hotspots are present in all terminals in Dubai International Airport. For a more long term option, and if you are a frequent traveller, consider purchasing a data stick from your home country that you could use in Dubai.
Can I take a two pin travel adapter plug in my hand luggage? I'm going to Gran Canaria, and I just wanted to know if it would be safe to take a two pin plug in my hand-luggage, as it might get damaged in my suitcase in transit. <Q> <A> You could put it into a small cardboard box to prevent damage if you really want to...	Yes, I bring power adapters in my hand luggage all the time without problems.
Can someone with a learners drivers license (from elsewhere in the EU) drive supervised in France? Based on these answers over on the Expats SE site, I understand that if you have a full driving license from one European Union country, you are fine to use it as-is in other EU countries on holidays, and for up to so...	To be able to drive without a drivers license in another country you need to adhere to local laws, which in your case implies getting a local provisional license if such a thing exists.
Airport security: what if I carry an item with traces of explosive? One day I was travelling from UK to Switzerland, the security officer at Gatwick airport check (with a kind of swab) all my electronic devices (mainly phone and camera chargers + cables) to see if it was in contact with any explosive materials. Now I ...	In my experience, having a positive detection at the swab testing station is not a problem.
Using Chip-and-Pin credit cards in the US? If one has a chip-and-pin card ( not chip-and-signature), is it possible to use it in the US at this time? What is the experience like? For instance, in many restaurants in Europe the waiters will bring the credit card reader directly to your table so that you can type in the...	US ATMs and POS require magnetic strip, chip-and-pin only cards will not work almost anywhere in the US. I travel frequently and the only inconvenience is at gas stations where I have to go inside to pay.
Chennai or Pune for starting location on India Trip All, Not posted on here for a while. Will be going on business to India and I have the choice of either going to work in Pune or Chennai for a month. I work in IT. After that I am planning to take 2 weeks holiday to travel around India, specifically Delhi, Kashmir,...	Pune on the other hand has been more close to Mumbai and hence you would find very easy to communicate in English and you get around easily. I would recommend Pune as I am from Pune. There are some good bars and clubs in the city
Dealing with money for a trip to Poland and Slovakia I'm going to be traveling to Poland/Slovakia and perhaps Germany/Austria for 11 days In a couple of weeks, and am not sure how I should deal with money, as Poland does not use the Euro, but the other places we will be visiting do. Is there a solution that will work i...	In Poland it is usually easy to exchange major currencies (including EUR) into the local currency, there are many cash machines as well.
Legality of carrying spent ammunition Recently I was visiting my grandfather and we went gun shooting, I shot a barret .50 caliber rifle and some other automatics and were able to keep a few of the casings as a keepsake. Is it legal to fly home with it in a carryon or must I put it in a bag on the top of my luggage? <Q...	Baggage x-ray won't care in the slightest - you can put 20 live 50BMG rounds (and the rifle) in your checked baggage and they won't care (assuming the USA).
Storing luggage at Tokyo Narita Airport In August I will go to Japan to visit relatives and to make a trek. Since I would have both "normal" luggage and "trekking" luggage, I would like to leave my normal luggage somewhere to go on the trekking. Is it possible to store a small suitcase at the Tokyo Narita Airport for ...	There are plenty of luggage courier services at the airport who would be able to courier your suitcase anywhere in Japan for around $20USD.
What happens to checked luggage when there's an overnight layover? I have an overnight layover as part of a single itinerary. Does the airline store the checked luggage overnight, or make me pick it up and then re-check it? If they store it and I needed access to the luggage, can this be arranged at the time of check ...	If it is checked all the way through, meaning they expect you to pick it up at your final destination and that is not what you want, ask for the luggage checked to the stop you want to access your luggage . There is no fixed rule that applies to all cases.
Power plugs in Sri Lanka I am about to go to Sri Lanka for a dew weeks but am unsure about the type of power sockets. I know that they have type D, G and M sockets. I will be fine with the G sockets (I have an AU-UK adaptor for that). Would I be right in saying that in hotels, type D would be more common over type M (...	If you're just charging your smartphone, then you'll probably be fine with a C and a G adaptor (no ground connection is required for low-power chargers).
How to take money to Iran? A friend in Australia is on a trip to Iran soon, and has the problem that she can't get local currency in advance. Is there any way to do this before hitting the country, or is it perfectly acceptable to take Euros and/or USD? This is implied on at least one website however there's no ind...	One way which I didn't need to try but could be quite possible, just ask your Iranian friends in your country about your local Iranian money exchange shops. It is not quite clear if it is better to bring euros or US dollars. Due to the US trade embargo on Iran, it is neither possible to use foreign credit or debit card...
Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for Canada? I'm passing through Canada, on my way to somewhere else. I'm staying only a short time. Is there a website, or some other way of find out out if I need a visa? <Q> Here is a Canadian government website that will lead you through the steps of discovering...	If you already have a valid visa for Canada you do not need a transit visa as well.
Timeframe for extension of Indonesian 60 days tourist visa How soon can I apply for a one month extension of my Indonesian 60 days tourist visa? <Q> As far as I know there is NO time limitation in when to apply for a one month extension of a 60 days tourist visa. <S> This process can take up to 2 weeks so make sure y...	I myself applied for such extension several weeks before the end of my visa.
Do I need a transit visa if spending 10 hours in a Vietnamese airport? I'm a British national. The flight I'm looking at is from Malaysia to Tan Son Nhat International in Vietnam. There's a ten hour stop over before I can make my connecting flight to London. I am getting a lot of conflicting information regarding my ...	In your case, no visa is required since you just enter Vietnam for transit purpose as long as you will not go out of transit area at the airport.
US Permanent Resident and Citizen of Uzbekistan traveling to Canada do I need a visa? I'm a citizen of Uzbekistan as well as a Permanent Resident of the US. I'm planning to travel to Canada for a short vacation but not sure if I need a tourist visa. I am having a hard time trying to get in touch with Canadian consulat...	U.S. permanent residents don't need a visa to visit Canada.
What does this Chinese character 天 mean on my visa? In my Chinese visa, against "Days after entry", I find this character: 天 Google translate says it means day, sky, heavens, God, etc. What exactly does it mean in this context? Edit: You can see it here: <Q> I think it means "days". <S> "Duration of each stay 090 ...	It's just a name of the field "days after entry" on chinese language.
Is it possible to buy tickets for an international train in a third country in Europe? I need to buy a ticket for an international train and, apparently, there are no websites selling it. I once remember a friend telling me that the trains uses a system, sort of, similar to the airplanes. There is a general backend co...	Inside of Europe Local European train stations offer you the possibility to buy international tickets from and to where ever you want in Europe through either their website or their local ticket shops.
Prepaid credit cards for use in Russia I'm traveling to Russia soon and want to take a prepaid credit card along with me (on top of some cash, of course). Does this count as like a visa gift card? I know Visa and Mastercard are accepted worldwide. Otherwise, should I go to my bank and try to find something like this...	I have a card like this from a small credit union in the US, not a major bank, which only charges 1% for ATM withdrawals - I've successfully used this card in Russia.
What is the problem with Indian water? Bugs or Chemicals I will be heading out to India soon and saw one of these on Amazon. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lifesaver-Systems-Limited-4000-Bottle/dp/B001EHF99A Demonstration Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6w4xo-SKiQU This cool gadget filters ou...	Tap water in India is certainly filtered and chlorinated and all the other things one would expect in any other country.
SNCF strike in June 2014 I will be traveling on the TGV this Sunday. They have not yet announced whether or not the strike will continue into Sunday. Is it possible for me to cancel my ticket and get a full refund just in case the strike continues? I need to buy an airplane ticket, but I don't want to get stuck with my...	It seems possible to get a refund even if the ticket would otherwise be non-refundable:
Travel with a Finnish and a Pakistani Passport I have got Finnish citizenship a few years ago. Before I was a pakistani national. Finland does not allow dual citizenship. I want to travel to Pakistan via Musqat with my Finnish passport and want to show my Pakistani passport at departure to enter Pakistan is it safe an...	Not sure if it's the same for Finland and Pakistan, but the normal rule for people with both here (USA) is to show the passport for the country you're in (eg, show the Finnish passport in Finland, and when you arrive, show your Pakistan passport to enter the country).
Is Cambridge UK safe? Next week I'll be in Cambridge (UK) for a conference. I found a hotel that is quite far away from the center (near Orchard Park). However, I am quite scared of traveling alone, especially by night. Do you think that Cambridge is safe at night (also outside the city center)? Any precautions to...	Cambridge is a very safe place for bicycle travel. Taxis run well into the night though in case you feel unsafe. I live in Cambridge and all you’ve got to be worried about is some teenagers messing around or a Chinese tourist running in front of the road with their selfie stick.
Can I enter the UK as a tourist then on a student visa? I am an Australian student going on exchange to the UK for six months. I am intending on travelling prior to the commencement of my studies. As a condition of my student visa I am unable to enter the UK until 1 week before my studies commence. I was wondering if I...	Entering the UK with a tourist visa and then travelling through Europe, returning to the UK when your student visa allows it, should be fine.
Sleeping options for ~9 hour stop over at Abu Dhabi International airport A long trip I will be taking in the future has a stop over of approximately 9 hours at Abu Dhabi International airport, from about midnight through to 9am. Specifically I am interested in the best sleeping options available, in order to get say ...	To find a cheap room, there is a list of hotels near Abu Dhabi Airport on Tripadvisor that can be sorted by price.
Travelling with 2 check-in bags I am looking for a solution to carry 2 check-in (around 50 lbs each) roller bags to airport. Since I am alone its hard to pull both at same time.Options I think I have: Use taxi and pay him around 80bucks Use option like luggage cart that can carry up to 100lbs. Any other innovative...	One option is to strap your bags together , so you can roll it like one suitcase.
Middle name missing on flight reservation, can I still fly? As per passport my name is Manish Kumar Ahuja, but by mistake I book a ticket with the name of Manish Ahuja. My middle name is not on the ticket. Can I fly on this ticket? Because the airline can't add the name and they say that the ticket is non-refundable. <...	The Check-In staff will print your Boarding Pass for the airplane as long your "ticket" name matches your passport name. Missing a middle name is usually not a problem when flying, because many people commonly omit their middle names when booking as well.
In USA, do I need a 220V to 110V voltage converter for my India 220V laptop? I am going for my higher studies to USA. Since I am from India, my laptop, electric shaver and mobile charger all run on 220V. Power rating of laptop charger:65W (100V - 240V ~ 1.5A) What are some good converters, that can run all the above ...	For those that will not work with other than 220/230V input voltage, you should either use a converter (mentioned in other answers) that converts from 110V to 220V, or depending on the plug type that goes into the device, buy a universal adaptor based on a switching power supply that will have the same or a better outp...
Are foreigners targeted in the Xinjiang / Uyghur related violence in Western China? Recently here has been a fairly steady occurrence of violent events in Xinjiang or attributed to separatists from Xinjiang in other parts of the country. Perhaps the biggest or most known took place in Kunming, Yunnan a few months ago...	The fact is, however, that as a traveler it's really not a big risk to travel to Xinjiang.
Is Global Entry active immediately after the interview? My GE application has been approved and I'm thinking of scheduling my interview a couple of days before a domestic trip in hopes I can participate in Pre-Check. Does anyone know if they will give me my KTN (Known Traveler Number) immediately at the conclusion o...	Assuming that you passed the interview, and they welcome you to the program, then about an hour after the interview you can log into the GOES website and view your Global Entry Membership Number.
Map of hiking routes in the Polish Tatras? Is there a map with hiking routes in Polish Tatras, preferably in English, with enough quality to be read, available on the Web? I found a few maps but all of them are either too small or, when large enough to see the routes, unreadable. Any other resources describing routes...	A good guide in English is A Ceper’s guide to Tatra Mountains in Poland and Slovakia
With Air France "TGVAir", can you check in the night before? I've booked a combined train + flight ticket with Air France, which involves taking a TGV to Paris CDG airport, then an onward flight. The TGV leaves very early in the morning. I've been looking at the Air France page on TGVAir , and that says If you are ...	For online check-in, it is possible from 30 hours before the flight.
Does going to Russia on a travel visa require providing the proof of hotel booking at the border? A Russian-based company issuing tourist visa invitation does not seem to care about me having a hotel booking, nor do they say it will go on a visa. They only ask for a hotel name, and claim that this is just for formality...	If someone ask you for address, just tell them the address you have written in your tourist voucher. You don't need to provide any proof of your hotel booking.
Can I drive in North Carolina with a EU drivers license? In an entry to travel.se on reciprocal agreements for learner drivers , it is mentioned that in North Carolina: The International Drivers License is NOT recognized in North Carolina and cannot be used as a drivers license. On the referred page it is howeve...	An international driving permit is a separate document that can only be used together with the original driver's license.
Best way to sleep at Vancouver International Airport and wake up on time? I have a layover in YVR (Vancouver international airport) from roughly 8:10 pm to 7:30 am. I don't want to spend money on a hotel or a "sleep-pod"/equivalent. I will most likely bring a sleeping bag and pillow. Other things to note: I am a very ...	If it's a transfer where you're already behind security, sleep at the departing gate of your next flight in a highly visible area to the flight personnel. And from a purely personal point of view, if I had an issue that mandated minimum amount of sleep or suffer consequences, I would try to find money in my travel budg...
Why do they sell luggage in airports? It seems that in almost every airport I'm in, there are luggage stores behind security. How often do people get to the airport carrying handfuls of clothes and needing something to put them in? I realize that there are limited cases in which they could be useful, but why are they s...	At the end of the day, don't think of these as luggage stores, just think of them as high-end retail, marketing to a demographic that frequents airports (high wealth/travelers).
Can I rent a car in Berlin and drive to Krakow? We have 5 people traveling from Berlin to Krakow and want to know if this is a reasonable way to travel? <Q> Absolutely. <S> It's just a short ride, 5½-6 hours. <S> They are basically equivalent to US Interstate Highways. <S> In Germany it's Bundesautobahn 15 <S> ...	As for quality of the roads, in both in Germany as well as in Poland you'll be riding top quality freeway practically all the way.
Can I plug an adapter into a power strip when going from UK to Europe (Spain)? I'm travelling from the UK to Spain at the end of the week and, rather than take a bunch of adapters for our chargers, I was thinking of simply taking a couple of power strips and one adapter for each. Are there any issues in doing this? M...	You won't have any problem: voltage is the same and if you're only planning to plug chargers they require very little power
Why does a passport have a place of birth field on it? Almost all passports I have seen have a place of birth field on them. For instance, on the US Passport, Is there a specific reason to this? <Q> An immediate reason is that some international norms recommend it <S> but they do not mandate it (the ICAO coordinates ...	But possibly the most important reason is that in many countries, your place of birth would also have a register that would include a note of your birth and, eventually, of your death so you can always come back to that register to verify that someone is not trying to use a made-up identity or a dead's person identity....
Jamaica visa requirement for Indian citizen Recently I found from this that a visa is not required to travel to Jamaica for an Indian citizen. Does that mean I can travel directly to Jamaica with only my passport? Can anyone clarify why a visa is not required for Indian citizens especially to some countries like H...	Countries are completely free to decide whether a visa is needed or not and can therefore waive any requirement to have a visa unilaterally (e.g. to encourage tourism) or through an agreement (“if you let my citizens visit, I will let yours visit”) as they see fit.
Will Wizz Air charge extra for a stroller with a car seat clicked in? We are flying with Wizz Air from London to Warsaw tonight with our newborn. We were planning to take a stroller with a car seat clicked in, so effectively two items. The Wizz Air website is quite vague about the details, and the wording of their po...	Infants are not entitled to any baggage allowance with the exception of a pushchair / foldable baby carriage / infant car seat per infant (carried free of charge). I've travelled with WizzAir a few times, I've noticed that the strollers are always put into the Cargo Hold, never seen one in the passenger area.
Will there be problems bringing an ointment that is labelled in grams through TSA security? I have a prescription ointment I'd like to bring in my carry on when flying next week. While it is equivalent to 2.11 ounces it is labelled in grams. All the TSA FAQ's note ounces and ml, not grams, so I worry that I could get...	In my frequent flying experience TSA never bothered to actually check the container size as long as the container looked "small enough" and otherwise didn't deserve attention. I have been told by security staff in some countries that their criteria is that any labels must show below "100ml" AND "100g".
How to dry out a wet passport? I'm sure I'm not the first traveller to experience this, so here goes... Hostel last night I had my passport in my laptop case with my laptop. Unfortunately this was under the aircon unit, which leaked overnight, creating a nice pool of water, soaking said bag. Laptop is wet but works....	You could dry the pages with paper towels as much as possible, then hang it to dry on a string with the pages spread out or separated by bits of paper towel- You could also put it in a container with some silica gel, but buying that tends to be a bit of expedition even if you live in the place you're looking (some craf...
Recommendations for Mendoza and Salta? I am travelling to Buenos Aires in three weeks (July 2014) and will be there for five days, but then I am at a loss as to what to do for the additional two weeks I have in Argentina - there are so many options! I would love to go to Mendoza for the wine and Salta for the Tren a ...	A beautiful scenic drive to Salta, with impressive rock formations.
How can I find out more information about bus routes in Poland? I'm looking for a website which sums up all bus routes in Poland. If possible some kind of navigator. Basically, I want to enter my starting point and destination and have the website suggest a bunch of routes. <Q> This might not include private bus opera...	For buses to and from Poland from cities in other countries busbud.com has decent coverage (full disclosure: I work on this project).
Since train options look bad, is there a direct bus from Bucharest to Istanbul? Since train options look bad according to a previous answer, is there a direct bus from Bucharest, Romania to Istanbul, Turkey--preferably an express bus? <Q> This company: <S> http://marina.autogari.ro/index.php <S> runs buses from Buc...	Well, if train is not an option you can take a bus.
How to buy tickets for the EN 499 (Lisinski) train online? There is a Euronight 499 train from Munich to Zagreb, departing at 23:50 daily. What is the price for that journey (one-way, cheap seats) and how can I book it online? <Q> Seat61.com has a lot of info on this train . <S> Prices start at EUR 29 (advanced fare...	As of this writing it costs €39 for a seat (advanced purchase price), including free reservation.
Storing Luggage in Taipei I am looking for a place to store my luggage in Taipei at a safe place, for about 2 weeks. I think it can be pretty hard to find something as I hardly speak any Chinese. <Q> From the link provided in the comment by @pnuts, good places to store baggage in Taipei include, Taoyuan Airport ...	In case anyone is interested: I have now been there myself and have found out that it is possible to store your luggage everywhere where these companies are that also send luggage arround.
Is it acceptable to leave USA on the 90th day of a stay? I have a valid ESTA. If my visa waiver 90 days end on August 1, and I have a ticket leaving the US on the same day, would it be OK or should I purchase a ticket a day before? <Q> Technically your status is valid until the end of day on the date stamped in your p...	So the short answer is that if everything goes well, then you're fine and legal.
How to find cities with similar weather conditions I plan to travel to cities where I can experience weather cycles that I am currently used to. How can one find cities in different countries that have the same weather cycles ? <Q> This might be what you're looking for. <S> You just enter the name of a city and it sear...	From what I see location on a continent is much more important than latitude.
Cheap hotels with family rooms near motorways in France I am driving to France with my family, so we will be 2 adults, 2 children and one infant. I guess we need a family 4 person room, because the infant can either use a travel cot or share the bed with the adults. Previously we used the F1 hotels, but they only have ...	For stays from 3, maybe 2 nights on, you might consider vacation apartments, which you might find on Gîtes de France or Homelydays.
Can I buy pre-paid data plan in France for 4 weeks, without speaking French? I am going to France (with a car) for just over 3 weeks. Is it possible to buy a pre-paid SIM card with Internet (around 500MB - 1GB), so I can use it with my phone? An important complication is that I don't speak French, so I am not able to r...	All you need is the French Lyca simcard and buy 10 euros of load.
Where to leave luggage in Gdansk? Is there another place than the station to leave luggage in Gdansk, Poland? I was in the station, and there were around 10 lockers all full. I am not sure if I was in the right place though. I am not sure I was in the right place and I didn't have oportunity to check again. I will nee...	On the main entrance of the station there are several lockers.
I can't drive can I get a drivers license in USA just to be used as an ID I will be studying in the US as an international student soon, and I don't have any proper training to be able to drive a vehicle. I know that the drivers license does comes in handy a lot in the US as an identification document/card so my ques...	I guess in some states, you can also get one based on your student ID.
Camping grounds accessible by public transport in Japanese Northern Alps On 17 August I will be leaving for a trip to Japan. After spending a week in Tokyo, I want to go to the Japanese Alps to escape the heat. My initial plan was to go on a hike for one and a half weeks, but since I broke my collarbone two weeks ago,...	As for a campground, there is one called Raicho-zawa Campground located near one of the highest stops on the Alpine Route on the Toyama Prefecture side, which sounds like it is what you are looking for.
Can I bring a big wooden sword as carry on in a plane? So I have this big wooden sword (4 feet high, 1 foot width) that I was hoping to bring on a short domestic flight (3 hours) from Perth to Adelaide. The sword is not lethal or damaging. It is made of wood, has no pointy ends, and it is only a part of a costume. S...	I don't think any airline would allow you to take that sword as carry-on luggage into the cabin with you.
Cheap phone calls from Canada to Poland I'm travelling to Canada and I need to make cheap phone calls from Canada to Poland.Are there any cheap prepaid cell phone operators or fixed lines?If you can, please add some prices for example. <Q> As I see it, you have three options. <S> Option 1: <S> Skype <S> I like this...	Rogers, Telus and Bell are the major ones and your best bets. The card I personally use is a Yak Travel Card . My current provider offers polish numbers which will work over a Canadian internet connection.
Duty free liquor from Hong Kong to China Can you buy duty free alcohol at Hong Kong International Airport for travel into China? <Q> The answer appears to be yes. <S> Unfortunately I can't point you to an official source saying this, but it lines up with various sources (including at least one HK-based one ) whi...	The new DF operator for alcohol and tobacco, which, quite tellingly, happens to be the government-run company CDF (China Duty Free) in joint-venture with a French company, will sell you anything and everything you fancy. According to my own experience (last time was last week), the answer is YES .
My lost credit card was used to book a hotel room in my name I lost some of my belongings, including a leather bag, credit card, laptop, etc. As I realized my card is missing, I called the credit company and closed that account, but before that happened, someone used my card to book a hotel in the USA. I got the name o...	Since this is a case of fraud, I would not think the original reservation could be legally enforceable.
What items are forbidden to take when traveling to the US that would be OK in most other countries? I am aware of a couple of items that are not allowed to take when traveling to a US destination (from abroad), even though they would be OK in most other countries: Kinder Eggs 6 or more "obscene devices" (e.g. sex to...	Items originating from Cuba are prohibited, even if purchased elsewhere
Canadian Driver renting a car in the UK Do I need to get an international licence to rent a car in the UK? <Q> No, you don't. <S> This tool will tell you what license you need to drive in the UK . <A> There should be no problems. <S> I have a Bulgarian driving license and last year I rented a car in the UK without an...	With a license from a Canadian province you can drive for 12 months as a non-resident, and can rent a car provided you satisfy the other requirements.
How do you estimate how long it takes to get out of an airport? Whenever I have to fetch someone from the airport I usually arrive at the airport on the estimated arrival time resulting me spending useless time in the arrival hall. Can you get a reasonable estimate how long it takes to get through? I am specifically i...	On long-haul, I'd watch the real-time flight information (just Google the flight number) to check for delays.
Seeking advice on getting a SIM card in Europe primarily for GPS use I'm hoping for some advice on getting a SIM card in Europe primarily for GPS use for biking over a couple weeks. I'm planning on buying a GSM sim card on arrival at the airport, which I understand is easy enough. I don't plan to make many calls, but ...	Another option for (off-line maps) is OSMAnd on Android.
How to dispose of a broken suitcase at an airport? Recently I had to catch a flight from New Delhi to Frankfurt. On arriving at the airport, I realized that my suitcase was broken at the bottom near the wheels. Probably due to its rough handling during my train travel to New Delhi. The break was quite close to the hing...	When you buy the new suitcase you can ask the seller to keep your old one. If you arrive at the airport to find your luggage slightly broken, the luggage wrapping service will be a good solution.
Travelling by train in Germany, what's the best option to buy the ticket? I will have to travel in the next few days by train in Germany. I am flying to Germany by plane, to an airport that I never used and I am not sure which train I will be able to get. Is it better to be conservative and buy the ticket in advance i...	I would suggest you to buy it at the station. In terms of prices, I'm fairly certain that buying in advance would get you a cheaper price, but it won't differ by much

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