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Can Travel Agents get a better booking than say Expedia? If I go to a travel agent, then can they get me a better connection than online travel booking sites like Expedia? <Q> If you have a good travel agent they are likely to think about options you have not thought about yourself, know alternatives for routes from yo...	It is possible that the travel agent may have more options - but it depends on too many factors:
What mobile network in Vietnam has the best 3G coverage? I will be traveling all over Vietnam and I would like to be as often connected as possible. So having a sim card with the mobile network having the best 3G coverage is key to this aim. <Q> There are mainly 3 mobile network operators in Vietnam. <S> Viettel i...	The three largest - Viettel, Mobifone and Vinaphone are all government owned, and right now all have very similar prices.
Do I need a Hong Kong transit visa if I travel to India from USA via Hong Kong airport (Cathay Pacific)? I am an Indian national and travelling from USA to India via Hong Kong airport. Do I need a transit visa even if I'm only changing planes? <Q> Given that you will not be required to have a visa to transit either. <A...	According to the Hong Kong Immgration Department nationals of India are allowed to visit Hong Kong visa free for 14 days (see part II).
Ocean view east of Edinburgh I have one more day to kill in Scotland and I started to think that it would be nice to see the ocean. Where is the closest spot to do this outside of Edinburgh? It should be easily accesible by car and not polluted by industrial establishments. <Q> It depends what you mean by ocean. <S> Yo...	Heading east and south from Edinburgh on the A1 heading towards England there are numerous lovely spots along the coast. To experience more of the ocean, you could take a boat trip.
Is it possible to travel to China with a UAE stamp in passport? I've recently come back from China and on the way back to Europe I made a stopover in Dubai, UAE where my passport was stamped. If I decided to go to China again, would this stamp be a problem whilst applying for a new visa? <Q> I've been to China with a ...	So in answer to your question - yes, it IS possible to travel to China with a UAE stamp in your passport.
Affordable stay options in / near SF in September 2015 I was looking for hotels to stay in (just me) in SF between the 11th and 20th of September and the prices are HIGH ! The lowest decent hotel's for $200 a night. Most of my meetings are in Santa Clara / Bay area, is there a well connected & safe area further away I...	There are plenty of cheaper options in the South Bay, where Santa Clara is.
Can I fly with white powder in a transparent bag? Instead of plain old coffee, I sometimes like to get my daily caffeine ration from other drinks, e.g. fruit juice. For this purpose I have bought some pure caffeine, which takes the form of white powder. Now I'd like to take some of that on a journey where I go by plan...	My advise to you would be to carry your coffee powder in the manufacturer's packaging. Inspections on powder are few and far between, and there is NO ban on travelling with powder.
Can we bring lavender wands from the US to the UK and back again? We're traveling to the UK next week, and would like to take some lavender wands with us (lavender, dried, then woven with straw to make a nice smelling block). Does anyone know if UK Customs will have a problem with us bringing them in? Or of US Custom...	The fruit or vegetable is allowed into the United States pending inspection. Lavender is not listed, so I think it's safe to assume that there are no restrictions on what you can bring back into the US with respect to agricultural regulations.
Can checked baggage on airplanes ever get wet? I'm considering sending some pieces of checked baggage being cardboard boxes rather than suitcases (on an international flight). Is there a real chance my boxes might get wet? Assume heavy rain both at the origin and the destination. Bonus: Same question, but I've wrappe...	A cardboard box will certainly allow water infiltration quickly, even more so than other materials, particularly because it is absorbent.
Can a person in the USA fly with an expired driving license? The company I work for has asked me to attend a training class on the other side of the country. However my situation is my drivers license expired a few days ago. I do however have a separate printed email stating that the license has been renewed. This dr...	As a matter of law, an expired license only affects your right to drive.
Am I allowed to put on my pyjamas during a long flight? Due to a medical issue I can't sleep well with tight trousers and wearing a belt. Should I expect any problems if I go to the toilet, put my pyjamas on, go to sleep in my seat and then change back after I wake up and before landing. <Q> Given that some airlines e...	If you are concerned about your post flight appearance, every airport in the world that I've flown into has large enough restrooms in their arrival halls to easily change into appropriate clothes after you've gotten off your flight and before anyone who matters can see you. You might get some strange looks, but there i...
Is NEXUS clearly better than Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check for US citizens? I'm considering joining one of the US government's Trusted Traveler programs. I found this comparison chart (see below) on the Homeland Security website comparing TSA Pre-Check, Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI. I'm a US citizen, so I'm elig...	I'm a NEXUS member, and it is indeed the case that NEXUS is the best of these.
Food options in Bangkok I will be in Bangkok for some days in the beginning of October, after which I will be on a guided tour up in Chiang Mai. The second part of this trip will be fully guided and I don't have to plan anything. I would like to go exploring a bit and live a Thai's everyday life. For starters with mea...	The only real food to be wary of is the dish up items that are cooked elsewhere, but even these can be good, just watch where lots of Thais go.
In countries with a "Keep right/left unless overtaking" rule: May I keep the left/right lane if driving at speed limit? As far as I have read, overtaking over speed limit is always illegal. So do I need to keep in left if I am at speed limit and no one can overtake me legally? It is also less tedious to just stick to...	If the road is empty, you are obliged to drive right.
Can I take a big jar of Nutella in my cabin luggage on a European flight? I will fly from Marseille through Amsterdam to Berlin TXL with Airfrance/KLM and I would like to take a large jar of Nutella. It's new and unopened. Since it's not liquid there should not be a problem taking it, right? <Q> Nutella is pretty sim...	There have been stories of some types of cakes, as well as cheeses, being rejected.
Can I get married and then still go visit to the USA on my same tourist visa I had before changing my maiden name and being married? I am a Paraguayan citizen who has visited the USA once four years ago. I am planning to obtain a tourist visa to go meet my fiancés family for two weeks in January. My fiancé is an Americ...	If you keep your old last name, you can still use your visa and passport.
Is there some way to find the cheapest airline tickets for a lot of countries I'm looking for airline ticket prices for travel around Asia.I want to visit India, Indonesia, Thailand and few countries more (about ten).And doesn't matter order of traveling for me. I mean, I can fly to India, after that to Thailand and In...	But also try other OTAs like Expedia, Ebookers and Budgetair. You will have to query prices on your own.
London public transport: Is it possible to buy a paper ticket for a single journey? From what I understand on the TFL site , there is no option to simply buy a single one way ticket. This seems odd to me and I want to make sure I'm not missing something. I will only be in London for 2 days and plan to take the tube ...	Yes, you can buy a paper ticket for single journey.
Apple Pay used in UK with a US credit card I like to use Apple Pay when it's available, for security reasons as well as convenience. I'm a US citizen, with one US credit card (Visa) tied to it. It's the card I'd use for normal payment abroad (as it's one with no foreign transaction fees). I plan to travel to London ...	For all other contactless payments around London both my US issued Visa and Mastercard worked with Apple Pay.
What is the hotel room card slot inside the room for? Several hotels I've stayed in lately (in the Middle East if that matters) have a card slot just inside the door of the room, and it appears that the lights/AC in the room only work if you have one of your room cards placed in the slot, and will turn off about 15 min...	Most often a circuit breaker to cut or provide power to the room and/or to unlock the door. The case you mention of the lights turning off every 15 minutes is something I've never experienced, and sounds very much like if the switch was broken.
How to use public transport inside European cities (short visits)? I am doing my very first long journey (short visits) trip around Europe in October. I am wondering, what is the smartest way of organising public transport in cities I'll be staying in for roughly 3 days? Anything over I'd think a travel card is a must...	It is very well possible to find a hotel or hostel near your arrival railway station, use a tour to see the city and do the rest of your 'traveling' walking, even in a city as big as Paris and London.
What is the size limit of the accessory bag on KLM flights? While trying to figure out the baggage regulations for my next flight (KL 897 Amsterdam -> Beijing and the KL 898 back), I looked for what I'm allowed to transport (standard Economy). What I could find, was that I'm allowed 1 check-in (23 kg, 158cm) and 1 han...	So the answer is: as long as it looks like a briefcase or laptop sleeve, it's okay.
Airplane Seats and overhead storage I am planning to travel from Madrid to Mexico City on IB6409, and I want to choose a seat with lots of leg rooms, I think they're called bulkhead seats, the seats that are next to the emergency exit. But since I will be traveling only with carry on and a small backpack, I was wonderi...	Short answer - don't worry about your bags, decide if the seat is what you want first.
When boarding a full plane, how can I guarantee that I can keep my handheld baggage with me? Sometimes the overhead bins get full and the flight attendants will start collecting bags to put in with the rest of the luggage, but I keep insulin (diabetic) in my handheld bag, as I may need it during the flight (not to ment...	"My bag has medication in which I may need during the flight" would normally be sufficient to get the cabin crew to select a different bag. First, make sure the bags you have fall within the airline's official limits. If you need more reassurance, perhaps you may want to consider a travel vest.
Canadian visa agencies like canadianvisaexpert - are the legit or should I fill out the visa forms myself? I plan traveling to Canada in order to visit my brother (and his family) and to travel around for 3 weeks in Canada. I know that I can fill all the visa forms online, but a friend told me that if I will make a mis...	You do not need to hire an immigration representative to apply for a visa or for Canadian citizenship.
Staying exactly the number of allowed days in the visa. Problems? I received a short term visa for the Schengen zone, and I planned my trip so that my return flight is scheduled exactly the day my visa expires. The visa duration is 20 days, and I stay exactly 20 days, including the day of arrival and departure. I h...	Immigration officials should not really care either way, you are simply supposed not to exceed the validity of your visa.
Can an Indian national with Schengen multiple visa visit Gibraltar? I am now in Spain and have multiple Schengen visa I am interested to go to Gibraltar. Is it possible or need separate visa? Need to go from Marbella to Gibraltar. <Q> From the official government page in Gibraltar , under section 2, subsection f: ...	You will find that with a Schengen multiple entry visa, you do not need an additional visa if you meet certain restrictions (regarding the length of the stay in Gibraltar and the validity of your Schengen visa).
Electrical Components in Checked In luggage I was planning to buy few Arduino Board and sensors. Can I travel from UK to India carrying them in my checked in luggage/baggage? Note : It's direct flight. I am not planning to carry battery or any active component. This link and question suggests that carrying them ...	As I commented,Since these items don't have any battery or any active component they can be kept in any luggage.
Cheapest transport from Akasaka to Narita Airport (2 pax) What's the cheapest method for 2 people to get to NRT from Akasaka (and approximate time). We'll be making the journey next Sunday in the morning and have found multiple routes online, but maybe there are cheaper alternatives if there are two of us (buses/ limos...	The cheapest option will almost certainly be taking the Marunouchi Line subway from Akasaka-Mitsuke to Ginza (Y170) and transferring to the Access Narita bus to Narita (Y1000).
South Korea vs. Japan. Which gets cold earlier in autumn? I will finally arrive on the Chinese east tomorrow, over three month behind my original schedule. My plan was to take a ferry to South Korea spend a month there and then take a ferry to Japan to travel there for a month.There are ferries from Shanghai to Japan w...	I agree with the top comment, South Korea is much colder than Japan especially they are peninsula and not surrounded by ocean, to their north
Most convenient ticket option for a weekend in London via Gatwick I will be visiting London soon for two nights. Arriving at LGW on a Friday, travelling in to Victoria on Gatwick Express, using tube and bus over the weekend and then reversing the journey to LGW on Sunday. What is the best ticket option for this? Is th...	If you have a suitable contactless debit or credit card , the easiest would be to buy a return ticket from Gatwick to London, then use your contactless card for bus and tube travel.
Applying for a Kosovo tourist visa from India I am planning to visit Kosovo. I am from Bangladesh, currently staying in New Delhi, India. I don't know where the Kosovo Embassy in India is, nor where I apply for a visa. <Q> Sorry, that visa is going to be pretty tough to get . <S> You are required to get a visa for K...	Please note that you do not need a visa to visit or transit Kosovo, if: You are a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or
Is the US Passport Card beneficial as backup documentation? I'm in the process of renewing my passport. Will I benefit in anyway from a US Passport Card as a form of backup/emergency documentation or for seeking consular services? Or perhaps as just a backup form of documentation? I realize its intended for traveling...	According to the US consulate in Germany, the passport card can be usedas a valid proof of citizenship and proof of identity both inside andoutside the United States.
Crossing the Lao/Thai border at Ban Than - no border office? My brother and I are biking from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai just realized our bike route takes us through a border crossing with no immigration office. Is this a problem? I know we can do 15 days visa exemption but does this still require crossing through a...	You can ONLY enter Thailand at an international border crossing.
What do the intra-Schengen border controls - reinstated in September 2015 - change? In September 2015, some countries of the Schengen area decided to put border controls back in place. It might not last, it might happen again in the future, but I am curious about the changes this situation causes, beside probable delay...	A lack of border controls : People traveling between Schengen states are generally not inconvenienced by immigration controls.
Can I bring duty free liquids through LIM-CDG-LHR? Similar to this question regarding transit on a DUB-ORD-PDX route, can I make duty-free purchases (e.g. alcohol) in Lima, and return with it to London via Paris (LIM-CDG-LHR), and bring the liquids with me? I also note that this (unanswered) question is similar, t...	On board your connecting flight departing from the European Union, you may transport duty-free liquids purchased at your departure airport or on board, as long as they remain in a sealed plastic bag. Duty-free item can transfer through CDG without any problems when basic security principles are maintained.
Why do airplanes not use two regular 3.5mm jacks? I'm flying this Friday again and can't find my two-to-one 3.5 mm jack adapter and I was wondering why did they decided to go this way? One like this: I know why they were using the two prongs, to avoid of theft of the airline distributed headphones. But why not ...	On some aircraft the second jack is used to provide electrical power for noise cancelling headphones. Your headphones have a stereo male jack, which is 3.5 TRS M .
What's the longest scheduled public bus ride in the world? I'm about to take a depressingly long bus ride in Latin America and am wondering what the longest scheduled public bus ride in the world is. By 'scheduled' I mean for there to be a regularly operating connection between the start and destination locations, wit...	3558 km: Burgas, Bulgaria to Liverpool, England, United Kingdom (Sofia Bus) - via Maribor, Stuttgart, Mannheim, Paris, London, Manchester. Lima, Peru to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Ormeño) - via Sao Paulo and Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil. In Europe, Eurolines operates relatively frequent bus drives between major cities and hol...
"Do not board" message at the airport check-in? I was booked on a flight for Chicago from Bangalore (India), I have a B1 visa. During check-in at the airport counter (for air India) they guy (who generates the boarding pass) said he gets an error message that says ' DO NOT BOARD - CONTACT US TSA/CBP ' can anyone please...	TSA is performing vetting of all airline passengers coming to, departing from or flying within the U.S. to identify matches to the “Do Not Board” list and flag matched individuals’ records in the Secure Flight system to prevent the issuance of a boarding pass.
Power Adapter for travel: Grounding I'm looking for a power adapter than I can use in Poland (coming from India). I can't seem to find anything on how I'm supposed to handle grounded electronics (such as my laptop). Would I need to purchase a European charger (or perhaps just the cable from the power brick to plug)? U...	Poland uses type E Euro sockets: http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/poland/
What are the options to travel to Mecca or Jabal al-Nour as a non-Muslim? I'm not a Muslim (I consider myself as Jain/Hindu, etc) but I wish to travel around Mecca. There is a common belief around the world that only Muslims are allowed inside Mecca. Is that true? Can I travel to Mecca for a tour? Is there any restri...	Non-Muslims are strictly prohibited from entering the city of Mecca.
How do I know when to use an adapter or a transformer? (Israel) Israel uses a different plug shape than used in America, as well as a different voltage for power outlets (if I'm not mistaken, Israel uses 220V, while USA 110V). I could use an adapter like this one : or a converter, like this one : Is there a way ...	You would need an adapter because devices are sold with adapters for the particular region.
Visit the UK with an expired French identity card I am French. Can I enter Britain with an expired French identity card ? <Q> Late answer on this topic but wanted to share my thought and recent experience on that! <S> I don't think using an expired but extended ID card would work I'm afraid, and clearly you shouldn't...	My advice is to ALWAYS use a valid ID card according to the expiry date printed onto it when travelling outside France, and NEVER assume foreign immigration services to be aware of such a validity extension.
Direct contact for oneworld I have a round the world flexi ticket booked through Qatar airways. However this turns out not to be very flexible at all! Any changes mean calling the Qatar help desk, who claim they cannot do anything directly and must contact OneWorld via e-mail , who come back via telephone with option...	In other words, there is nobody at "OneWorld" that can you help you - your only course of action is to talk to the airline that issued your ticket - Qatar. According to the inter-airline documents on the One World Explorer ticket the airlines are allowed to change your itinerary dates without fee.
Receive packages from Amazon.de while in Germany for 3 weeks (Tourist) I'm going to Germany for 3 weeks in December. While I'm there I'd like to order a few things off Amazon.de and have them delivered at the place I'm staying in (it's a paid apartment and the owners are not around). Can I sign up in Amazon.de and set ...	I've noticed Amazon in general is fairly lax about fraud prevention, and you should continue using your account on amazon.de instead of registering a new one. A solution to several of the problems raised in the other answers might be to contact your hosts and arrange with them that you can order the item to arrive befo...
Is it possible to change Russian Rubles to EUROs in Irkutsk? Possibly people in Irkutsk do not need much EURO? <Q> It's of course possible to exchange currency in Irkutsk. <S> It's a big city with a population of some 600 thousand, roughly the size of Helsinki, Stuttgart or Lisbon, so it certainly has a lot of banks an...	From my experience, Euro and USD are easily convertible in major Siberian cities, in both directions (and you can get a decent rate with some searching, although exchange rates and commissions do vary a lot).
Code shared flights after BA / Aer Lingus merger I can get a flight from Dulles to Dublin on United for $1800, or I can get the same flight from Aer Lingus, on a United plane but with an Aer Lingus flight number, for $1100. I believe that British Airways is in the process of buying Aer Lingus. If I get my ticket from...	British Airways is neither buying nor merging with Aer Lingus. Merger or not, airlines don't switch people around unless badly necessary (IRROPS -- weather, plane mechanical failure etc).
Brand New Box of Perfume never opened 3.4 oz Will TSA approve a brand New bottle of perfume still in the box never opened in carry on luggage?3.4 oz/100ml <Q> Customs may have an opinion, but not TSA. <S> Second, 100 ml is small enough for carryon, though you might be asked to put it in the freedom baggie. <S> The bo...	First, Whether or not something is new, opened, in the box etc is irrelevant to TSA. There is no specific limit on the amount of liquid you can have in checked luggage: large bottles of shampoo, bottles of wine and so on are all ok in checked luggage.
Transfer from Khaosan Rd to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok I want to know how to get Suvarnabhumi Airport from Khaosan Road. I am staying in D&D Inn. My flight is at 9pm. What time should I plan to leave from Khaosan Road? What is the cheapest and best way to get to the airport? Any idea about the bus service and how...	Cheapest is bus / train combo, take the 556 bus to Makkasan Station, then the Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumi.
Belarus/Russia border and passport control What is the status with the Russia/Belarus border? I am guessing there is still passport control. If there isn't, what does a traveller need to do after crossing the border? For my case, I am Turkish, I don't need a visa for either country, but I might need to have my passpor...	There is no passport control between the borders.
When renting a car, how to get the exact chosen model and not the similar? I got tricked last time when I rented a car by being assigned a similar car and not the POLO I wanted.I even chose the Polo in the list and not the Opel Corsa I got in the end.What should I do not to be conned next time?To clarify, I want the PO...	In general car hire companies will advertise more desirable cars, then give you a Vauxhall/Opel. If booking by telephone, make sure that the operator understands that you want that make and model, and will accept no substitutes. It would also help not to call what they are doing a con.
I have forgotten my ID proof and I'm doing an Indian domestic flight. Can I still fly? I am travelling from Delhi to Indore, a domestic flight. I forgot to take ID proof. Can I still fly? <Q> The same is verified by the airport security as well as the airline at the check in counter. <S> The valid photo identification ...	As per the guidelines, it is mandatory to carry a Government issued photo identification (ID) proof along with the E-Ticket for domestic flights in India.
Is this airliner-shaped lake real? On a flight over Utah, I spotted a strange shape on the flight route appon the seat LCD that looks just like an airliner: Not believing my eyes, I checked OsmAnd and sure enough, it's there! Here it is on OpenStreetMap: http://openstreetmap.org/#map=11/41.27/-111.8 Pity it was clo...	It does remotely look like an airplane as Google Maps / Earth reveals:
Will Wi-Fi passwords in Russia be in Cyrillic? How do I type them on a Latin keyboard? I'm about to travel to Russia, and I made sure to book only accommodations that offer Wi-Fi to its customers, but a question came to my mind. As Cyrillic is the standard alphabet in Russia, is there a chance that the passwords in Wi...	I've been living in Russia for 3 years, lived in various hostels and hotels, but I never saw a Wi-Fi with a cyrillic password anywhere.
How far can I travel using my oyster card? It's very confusing when you travel from Paddington by train, you can go through the gates using your oyster card but you have to know if the gates of the destination you getting off at will allow you out using your oyster card. <Q> You can even use it on the Emirates Air Line...	You can travel on most public transportation in London with your Oyster Card - Bus, Tube, tram, DLR (Docklands Light Railway), London Overground, and Thames Clipper boats.
Cheapest way to travel from Köln to Bristol i am planning to visit my friends in Bristol during new year 2016. What is the cheapest way to travel at that time from Köln? What can be the expected cost? <Q> Megabus does Cologne to Bristol . <S> Tickets for December don't seem to be available yet. <S> NB : KLM will f...	As the different bus companies release tickets for booking they'll get cheaper, I work on Busbud where we've done some investigation into how far in advance to book to get the absolute cheapest bus tickets , you may want to wait until a month or two in advance to book if you aren't seeing a super good deal now. Cologne...
Can I be banned from reentering the US because I didn't use my return ticket, but bought a one-way for a later date instead? I am in NYC right now and have been since Friday the 9th. I traveled with a friend who booked return tickets, and we were scheduled to leave on the 16th. I have, however, been asked to hang out w...	There should be absolutely no problem with your plan.
Do most places in Paris accept payments with visa/credit card? Can one pay with visa card or mastercard in Paris in normal and small shops, restaurants or supermarkets ?! Do people prefer cash payments or visa payments? <Q> You can pay for almost everything by Visa or Mastercard in Paris. <S> There might be a minimum...	Some places may have a minimum transaction amount required for a card purchase.
Is it possible to travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau by motorbike? A friend and I plan to go from Hanoi to Mai Chau by motorbike. Each of us will drive a Honda Win 100cc . I have only found a couple of articles mentioning this route so I'd just like to get feedback from more travellers. Also, is there a route that is ...	It's completely doable, the ride is pretty easy actually.
Renting bikes in Copenhagen I've a trip planned to Copenhagen in late November, is it fairly common for people to rent a bike and explore the city? I'm specifically asking as I'm not sure about people riding a bike in November as it tends to get cold early in that part of the world. <Q> It does not get cold in Copenhag...	Regarding time of the year, I think you should be fine in November as long as you wear warm clothes. There are plenty of bike rentals for tourists as this is a popular way to explore the city. I live in Copenhagen and use my bike to go to work all year like many other locals.
Power plugs in train repeatedly turning off When taking high-speed trains in France, my power plug is constantly turning off (about every 20 minutes or so) and then turning on again after a few seconds. This is not a flaw in the plug (it happens with every plug), and does not seem to be accidental, because it happens ...	It's also possible that something is periodically drawing power from the system forcing it to dip under a usable power level.
USA to Vietnam and Taiwan, what "route" of plane tickets should I take? I am scoping out a motorcycle trip in November with two friends. They are planning separate post-trip travels in December than myself, but we will be spending the majority of November biking around Vietnam. Roundtrip tickets from Houston to Vietn...	I suspect your cheapest option would be to find a round-trip that goes to Vietnam via Taiwan , which will be priced competitively with other US-Vietnam flights, then add a stopover in Taiwan on way over, which would typically cost around $100 extra (YMMV).
Are all airline tickets e-tickets? Whenever I travel by aeroplane, I am issued an e-ticket, even when I book through a brick and mortar travel agent or at the counter of an airline at the airport. Are all airline tickets e-tickets? Or is it still possible to get a "classical" paper ticket? <Q> According to this arti...	You will only get paper tickets on small regional carriers or in rare circumstances (such as a need for immediate travel but the airport ticket office has suffered a power or comms failure).
Is the Munich Hbf Left Luggage facility available 24 hours? Is the Munich Hbf Left Luggage storage facility operational 24 hrs? I have a night train to Venice on a Sunday night at 11 30PM and would want to claim my bag at 9PM from the storage section that I intend to deposit in the morning. <Q> I asked Deutsche Bahn...	The lockers are unmanned, and hence I assume that they are accessible 24-hours, or at least during the opening hours of the train station.
Will mosquitoes bite through a mosquito net if skin is pressed against it? Usually it's hard to put up travel mosquito nets so they give you enough space to turn in bed. I wonder if mosquitoes will bite through a mosquito net if skin is pressed against it, like when a foot is touching it. Does anyone either have experi...	I have been bitten when sleeping in a netted bed that was not roomy enough around the feet.
Can I take liquids in checked luggage on a plane? I'm surprised that I haven't found this question on the Travel.SE already. I know there are restrictions on carrying liquid on commercial flights, less than 100ml. Does this also apply to checked luggage, or just hand baggage? I'll be travelling between the United Ki...	Toiletries and drinks are fine. You can tell what you are allowed to take on your plane by looking at your airline's restricted items list (they all tend to be much the same, as they are based off aviation rules).
Are UK debit cards widely acceptable in Iceland? I have visa debit card linked with UK HSBC account. Are these cards widely acceptable in Iceland? <Q> Whilst I've spent a fair amount of time in Iceland, and have a UK HSBC account, I tended to put most things on my credit card. <S> I'm pretty sure that when I used my VI...	My wife and I were in Iceland in June 2015 and used our UK-issued Metro Bank debit card (MasterCard) everywhere, very successfully, right up until the point that it got cloned in a garage's pay-at-the-pump machine, and the bank rang us to cancel it.
Minor drinking in Canada My daughter just turned 19 today. She and her boyfriend went to Canada, where the legal drinking age in some provinces is 19. She just asked me "Could I get in trouble for being intoxicated, if we get pulled over, after we cross the border back into the US"? Mind you she wasn't driving. I didn'...	As far as I know it is only illegal in Idaho for a minor to drive under the influence of alcohol.
Obtaining paper map when arriving into the city I once been in Zurich where host told me that I can get a free map in any hotel for free. I did not get into details that time but now I am curious, is it true for any city? Where can I ask for maps when arrive to rail or air station? <Q> When coming to a new city, there ...	At least in Europe, I think without many exceptions, every larger city or place with some level of tourism has a tourist information office, which offers free information brochures and/or a more or less decent map of the city centre. I would not rely on maps of hotels in European cities, or in the rest of the world for...
Options for JFK to EWR transfer I am flying home (Minneapolis) from London after Christmas, and I realized too late that my ticket has me flying into JFK then out of Newark. I land 2:50pm on Sunday (Jan 3rd), then my flight out of Newark leaves at 7:01pm. Is that enough time? If so, what is the quickest way? I won't ha...	Personal experience is that NYCT is more reliable than LIRR, so I would prefer the E train (also, cheaper, but at this point that should be the least of your concerns), but incidents or track work on the E line could easily change my mind.
Is it legitimate for European hotels to ask for passport numbers? In the European Union, data protection law applies, and typically includes provisions along the lines : Personal data shall be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purpose or purposes for which they are processed. Some hotels in ...	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.
Is it possible to buy a German prepaid SIM Card from outside Germany? I live in Spain but I will be travelling to Germany in a few months (February 2016) and I'd like to buy a prepaid SIM card to have internet on my phone while I'm there. I've been to Germany before and I know that I can buy a SIM card in almost any m...	On eBay Germany there are many sellers of German SIM cards with shipping abroad, just check this category: http://www.ebay.de/sch/SIM-Karten-/29778/i.html
American in Europe: can I avoid import fees? I'm travelling across Europe, and my phone was stolen in Berlin. I'd like to buy a used replacement on ebay, but I see that I appear to be liable for a hefty import fee. Is that right? I'm only buying a phone for personal use, and will take it home with me. Or, if the im...	There's a chance you may be able to re-claim the import duty when you leave. Consider re-selling the European phone on eBay back home to recuperate some of your cost. If you buy from the USA and have it shipped to Europe, then you are stuck paying whatever import duties are charged by Germany.
Can I earn miles with the skyteam program if a friend of mine buy the ticket for me? I'm new with any kind of miles program and I am wondering some questions. As assumption I'm considering the SkyTeam program. If a friend of my mine buy two ticket one for him and one for me, he'll receive all the miles or he can cl...	But the usual rules are that the passenger, not the purchaser earns.
Day trip in Paris - arriving at Paris Gare du Nord and visiting city center I'm thinking about going on a day trip to Paris via Eurostar to Gare du Nord station one Saturday, for a bit of shopping, lunch, wandering around, etc., and to practice my French. I'd like to save money by avoiding public transport and could ...	Paris is for those who love to walk! There are several nice restaurants and coffee shops.
Where can I visit something similar to Kowloon Walled City? Kowloon Walled City was an autonomous area just outside central Hong Kong. There were no regulations or jurisdictions, so it became insanely densely populated. It was eventually demolished in the early 90s. Does something similar exist today? How safe would i...	I guess that the place that can better fit in the kind of experience you are looking for are the cage houses in Mong Kok
Being a tourist, can I film police in the US? I have seen some YouTube videos where police in the US doesn't behave in the best of ways, but citizens are allowed to film them "for their own protection" and it helps having evidence if something escalates. I will be travelling with my family soon to the US and I won't b...	“There’s no law anywhere in the United States that prohibits people from recording the police on the street, in a park, or any other place where the public is generally allowed,” Osterreicher said. US citizens are routinely arrested for filming police actions (even though most are never convicted or even indicted) and ...
Is there a map that shows the walking time between London Tube stations? Sometimes when gadding about in central London I am set back by a station closure or some other incident that requires me to find another station. In those cases I don't care if the station is on the same line (I can always connect to resume my j...	There's an official TFL tube walking map , which shows the time to walk between stations along lines .
Two passports, origin country passport about to expire I currently live in Israel, and I am planning to fly to America on December 2, and fly back on December 6. I have two passports: one American, one Israeli. The American passport is fine, but the Israeli expires on December 23. Will I have a problem? <Q> The reason...	However, Israeli rules state that as an Israeli citizen, you must enter Israel with a valid Israeli passport or other travel document .
Are there any flights from Luton Airport to Turku/Finland? Are there any flights from Luton Airport to Finland? I cant seem to find a general rule how to find flights from airport A to country X <Q> Not anymore. <S> The last flight with Wizz Air UK from Luton to Turku was today London Luton – Turku <S> Last flight 0...	I have just checked Skyscanner , and it accepts London Luton to Finland and gives a list of results with number of required stopovers.
Physical appearance and clothing, do they affect the passenger's chances of getting on the plane? Can my physical appearance affect the airport security officers decisions? How is that possible? I mean what would they put in their reports? that I was wearing a shirt saying "I <3 Bin Laden" ? <Q> There are several repo...	A man denied boarding to a Delta flight on the basis that his T-shirt satirizing various TSA procedures and (alleged) security theatre 'made passengers feel uncomfortable' .
Why is SENTRI more expensive than Global Entry? Aaccording to http://www.dhs.gov/comparison-chart membership in the SENTRI program costs $122.25 for five years whereas membership in the Global Entry program costs $100 for 5 years. This doesn't make any sense to me. Doesn't Global Entry do everything that SENTRI does...	The programs are designed for different purposes, function differently internally, and thus have different costs.
Does an infant under 6 months need their own ticket? I want to fly with a 5 months infant, from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Does an infant under six months need a ticket? <Q> For one, the passenger manifest will be inaccurate if your infant is not ticketed. <S> However "infant without a seat" fares are typically steep...	That's different for every airline but typically one adult may hold one under two year child in their lap for free. Yes, every person on the aircraft needs a ticket.
How to avoid theft by TSA agents TSA agents are known for stealing valuable things from passengers' luggage, either checked in or carried on. Is there way to avoid this? If so, what is the best way? <Q> As for protection against any kind of breach: don't be an easy target. <S> It is extremely unlikely for the TSA to...	Now, if you have to pack something valuable, put it in a way that a thief can't easily slip it in their pocket. Put self adhesive eyelets on your cell phone, laptop, camera, etc. and run a cable so they are all connected.
Can I leave the US with my Canadian passport and come back with my US passport? I am leaving soon to visit my country for emergency purposes and I have sent my US passport application in, but for routine service only and then all of a sudden we decided to go back to our country sooner than expected as soon as we booked...	The US doesn't have exit checks, so there is no practical difference what you "leave with".
How to get a direct darshan, avoiding all the queues, in Tirupati Balaji Temple? This is specific to India and Indian people. My wife and I visit Tirupati Balaji Temple regularly and take darshan after going through long queues. Even for a Rs 300/- ticket queue there is significant crowd. This year we have our one year...	There is a special privilege for the devotees with infants.
Which category of Schengen Visa? I am from India and am going to Luxembourg to meet a friend who is coming from Seattle. So, even he does not have a permanent address per se. So, is it advisable for me to apply for a tourist visa or a "Visit friend" visa? IT returns are expected for tourist visa and I do not have them ...	There are no strictly defined “categories” of Schengen visa and you can also always select “other”. Since you are "visiting" a friend who is also a tourist (perhaps it's better to say you are meeting or traveling with a friend), you should apply as a tourist.
What is a safe way to carry money and passport at night? I will be in Lisbon at night (4:00 am) soon, and there will be no buses or metros. I won't be in an hotel, but in a shared hostel. So I will be having my passport and my money (cash money) with me while traveling. What is the best way to keep myself safe? (I ...	If you trust your hostel, you could put most of your money in a sealed envelope and have them put it in their safe for you.
DIY computer in hand luggage - what to expect on security checks? I have a DIY computer which looks like a 7" tablet, only thicker. The case is plastic, and the whole device is about as thick as a laptop. There are no scary wires popping out and no ticking noises, and there's no problem to turn it on upon request. Open...	I've never seen an airport or airline security rule that prohibits "unusual" equipment. However: I think there's a high chance this item will be swabbed (they take a cotton swab, swab the computer, and then put it into a device that tests for explosive residue). I've never been asked to turn it on or show it working.
Best website for checking PNR status for Indian Railways Many times when we train, we get waiting tickets. But to check PNR status, there are few websites which are always down. One is http://www.pnrstatusupdate.in Any more website to check PNR status? <Q> Indian Rail website <S> .If <S> you have booked online thro...	Get all the information instantly from eRail website, this website is maintained by CRIS Other sites: http://www.indianrail.gov.in/pnr_Enq.html
Last Moment Upgrade to Business class, is it possible? I was wondering if anyone has got a last moment upgrade with Etihad Airways to business class. My outbound flight from Canada to Abu Dhabi is with Etihad, I have booked economy since on that particular day, business class is fully booked. I was wondering how likely...	If there are open seats, most airlines will try to sell last minutes upgrades to passengers depending on where they sit in the pecking order.
How can two people travel/survive cheaply for two months between housing contracts? I currently live in single university approved housing but plan on getting married in the middle of March. I hope to buy a married on-campus housing contract that starts very soon after I get married (or perhaps before) to avoid a limb...	You can do it almost anywhere in the world (including across the USA), and it's a popular way to have a unique experience of a place, meet people, and get immersed in a rural community for a short period. Talk to the owner and you can probably work out a good deal if you take a room for at least 4 weeks.
Recommended VPN in China I was directed here from lifehacks SE.Basically I am a student who would need access to gmail, Google in China (mainland). From my past experience, Gmail is not blocked sometimes, blocked sometimes, but I would like something more reliable. I am using MacBook Air. Does anyone know a reliable ...	There are also several open-source projects that can help: Streisand - automatically sets up an obfuscated VPN server and other helpful tools on any machine SoftEther
Difference between after departure cancellation and no show In the fare rules for a flight I found that there is a 200 AED charge for a cancel and refund after departure, and 400 AED for no show. How does this work/what are the refund rules here if I miss the flight? ticket price - 400 (no-show) - 200(cancel/refund) ...	If you do not show up for your flight and did not contact them in advance to let them know you are not flying, then it is considered a No Show, in which case the AED 400 penalty would be applied to any refund you might be eligible for.
Is there a bag I can use to safely carry my passport and ID whilst travelling? First of all sorry for these stupid questions, but normally my boyfriend took care of all these stuff, now I am traveling alone for the first time. When I go to the airport, they will put my bag under than machine to check that there is not...	Regarding generally where to keep your passport: KEEP IT WITH YOUR WALLET.
Will I need a converter for my USA laptop in Botswana? My laptop’s input is 100-240V AC 50/60Hz. I’m travelling to Botswana, where they use 230 volts at 50 hertz. Do I need a converter or a transformer? <Q> You will probably need an adapter. <S> Botswana doesn't seem to have a standard; can you find out what kind of pl...	Since 230V is in the range 100-240V, you do not need a transformer. You merely need a physical adapter (as per the above).
Can I leave the airport during a connecting flight if I am a citizen of the country where I have to change planes? My brother is British, who is traveling to Scotland coming from Qatar on Qatar Airways. He'll have to spend two hours and a half in Heathrow as his ticket is a connecting flight and he has to change planes...	He will, as others have pointed out, have to go through immigration, but no one will prevent him from leaving the airport.
Customs and Immigration procedures for flights to/from Tijuana Airport (airport with terminals in two different countries) How will passport and customs controls work (both in the outgoing and the incoming airports of the flight) on flights to/from Tijuana Airport (TIJ) when the new Cross Border Xpress terminal on the ...	You will clear U.S. immigration even if your flight originated in the United States , because you did depart the U.S. and enter Mexico, however briefly.
Finding a place to stay in Cancun (or anywhere really) as a single male How do I parse internet reviews to determine where to go as a single person? I am a single guy that don't usually take vacations (I have some degree of social anxiety), but for a multitude of reasons I should probably take a week off. I want to go...	Look at the resort description and any pictures the resort publishes, to see if they are of couples or families, or of large groups of people. Look to see if there is a kids programme.
Is it feasible to visit Malaysia on an 18 hour overnight layover in Singapore? I will be arriving in Singapore around 2:30 PM. I'd like to know if it's feasible to visit Malaysia during this time. I won't fly out until 9:30 the next morning. If so, are there any recommendations of things to see near the border? I don...	There is just no compelling reason for the average layover tourist to make the trip when in Singapore you already have the best of everything at your fingertips. So yes it is perfectly feasible. Singaporeans frequently go on a day-trip to Johor Bahru (or "JB" as they simply call it), which is just across the Causeway (...

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