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Cheapest long distance rail routes in Europe Which rail routes in Europe over 100km are typically the lowest cost per km? Answers don't need to be precise of course, as prices will change with season and other factors. And answers should not include expensive unlimited rail passes. The total cost per route should no...	The cheapest I've found is in northern Russia, from Воркута́/Вӧркута Bari Italy to Rome €35, Rome to Milan €35, Milan to Paris
US and Canada tourist visa for Indian Citizen My parents have US and Canada tourist visa. They stayed in Canada for 6 months and after that if they wish to come to US and stay for 6 months do they need to go to they native country first or can they come directly to US and stay? And if they go to to India before coming ...	No, there is no such rule but their border agents have discretionary powers to decide how long to let you in for or even send you back and cancel your visa.
Solo driving in Iceland in late March I'm from San Francisco and am planning to visit Iceland March 22nd - 31st . My goal is to do a lot of photography at Vík and Jökulsárlón . I decided to rent a car instead of joining tour groups. I am planning on rending a small 2WD rental car with snow tires. I have a couple o...	You should be fine with snow tires (as long as you are not going too fast), also on the roads marked with "spots of ice" and "slippery". 1) 2WD rental car with "proper" tires (which you will definitely get) should be perfectly fine. If you do feel insecure driving but you still want to be solo, you could consider takin...
Late night travel on a Sunday in Barcelona Does the transport from the airport run on a Sunday night (about 9pm) going to Tetuan, Marina, or Arc de Triomf? One of our guide books incorrectly said the airbus did not run on a Sunday, hence this question. <Q> However, you can find all the schedule for the metro in Barcel...	I live in Barcelona, and on Sunday there is metro until midnight and buses (nitbus) all night, saturdays and holidays all night too.
Applying for two Schengen visas at the same time I'm a resident of Uzbekistan. I have to be in Norway from June 24 to August 5, (tourist visa) (42 days). Then I will have to leave for the US, for 15 days. From August 25 till October 25, (60 days), I have to be in Austria (student visa). Can I apply for two visas at t...	You should be able to apply for both visas now in advance.90 days rules should not apply to you, as your second visa is "student".
Button for pedestrian traffic lights in Germany I've been to Heidelberg, Germany recently and I've found things like this in most traffic lights in the city: If I press it a message that says "bitte warten" (please wait) appears. This is not common where I come from so I don't know if pressing has any additional effe...	Depends on the traffic light system in use in the particular city or at the particular traffic light.
Can I fly from New York to Arizona with only an expired passport I am in New York and I need to go to Arizona, but my passport has expired. Can I still buy the plane ticket or should I just use my green card? Note that I do not have a driver's license that may be used as ID. <Q> https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-scre...	You can use your permanent resident card ("green card") as evidence of your identity for the purpose of domestic air travel within the United States. Personally, I have never shown my passport to fly: I always use my drivers license.
Schengen visa. What qualifies as main destination? I'm planning a multi city trip soon. I'll be applying with the German embassy as I had planned on going to Berlin for 3 days before going to Prague, Vienna, and Budapest for 2-3 days each afterwards. My question is, it is working out more conveniently for me to inste...	If you spend most of the time in one country, that is probably the main destination.
At Schiphol, is 1 hour 50 minutes enough time to transfer to KLM Cityhopper from EasyJet? I'm flying into Schiphol at 2:30 pm on Monday April 18th via Easyjet from Prague. Then I'm hoping to fly out on a KLM Cityhopper flight at 4:20pm to Newcastle. That leaves me 1 hour 50 minutes for taxiing, fetching luggage, checki...	With the later flight out of Schiphol, a delay of a few hours will not be a problem, but with the early flight a 30 minute delay can be too much.
Do disposable contact lenses need to be declared as "liquids"? I recently swapped over from glasses to using disposable contact lenses. I'm already planning on carrying "travel-size" contact lens solution bottles to stay under the limit for liquids. What about the disposable contact lenses themselves though : they ...	I think they do fall in to the liquid category and should be put in the plastic bag.
How common is public wifi in major cities in Israel? How widespread is public wifi in hotels, public places, coffee shops, trains, buses, or even whole cities in Israel? Also, are they generally password protected (like many coffee shops in the USA)? <Q> The amount of free wifi in Israel is ridiculous. <S> Egged buses...	in Tel Aviv ,Jerusalem and Haifa you have free Wifi provided by municipality.
Is there any reason for me to visit my consulate just for fun? I'll be taking my first international trip later this year and I've found that the US consulate just a few blocks from where I will be staying. I'm curious about what goes on at the consulate, how it operates, and I kind of just want to see it. Are consulat...	In some instances, there are some embassies that are in historical building that will offer limited guided tours (for example, the French embassy in Rome at the Farnese Palace or the Canadian embassy in London). There is not much "fun" going on in consulates; and you just don't go there if you do not have immediate con...
Explain meaning of Mumbai scams While reading about Mumbai on wikitravel , before my next business trip, I have found information about two scams, said to be popular in this city (or entire India?), which either lacks details or is completely not understandable by me. I will appreciate any help in explaining them. Fi...	Avoid beggars and be wary of pick pockets in crowded areas and don't carry large cash.
Which is the longest route/train travel possible? I recently read something about the longest train travel possible. The rules are simple. You can change but you should always travel by train. (Getting a train to somewhere, making a couple of km by bus to a connecting station is not an option). Doing diversions to incr...	Using my answer, one spends around 177 hours on trains from Moscow to Hanoi.
Using a Suica card on Hiroshima trams and ferry line Do tram lines and JR Ferry line in Hiroshima accept Suica cards for payment like it is used in JR trains, subways and local buses in Tokyo? <Q> I would like to update with new info: YES , starting from March 2018, you can use Suica cards or any other compatible card...	Tram lines in Hiroshima seem to only accept a local card (PASPY) and the JR West ICOCA card.
Planning a trip to Canada/US. Can I get US Pre-Clearance in Toronto for Land Crossing? I'm planning to see some friends in Toronto ON and Buffalo/Batavia NY. The plan is to fly into Pearson, see my friend in Toronto, then drive across the border at Niagra to Buffalo and Batavia, before driving back to Toronto to fly ou...	Although there are pre-clearance facilities for flying into the US (with US agents stationed in Canadian territory), that's not what you intend to do here.
Claiming for Damage Baggage by US TSA Travelling from Jamaica to France, my friend locked her suitcase. Upon her arrival back in France she discovered her suitcase was destroyed. The TSA had not only opened it, but ripped the zipper off in doing so.She received this note in the suitcase. Sorry I cannot seem to attach...	The Instructions on how to file a claim can be found at the TSA Passenger Support Claim page here .
Sleeping aids for long flights I have an overnight flight from US to London for business in a few days but I have trouble sleeping on planes. The issue isn't about the environment that that I sleeping in, it is making my body more acceptable to fall asleep. <Q> Maybe you should try those. <S> Melatonin . <S> Also i...	With low doses it improves sleep quality, while in high doeses it can make you feel quite drowsy. Do not drink coffee or tea (or any caffeinated beverage).
What tasks is it reasonable to get done while in layover, rather than in advance? I am travelling overseas. It is going probably involve 2 layovers, first transferring between international flights, then transferring from international to domestic. I am really busy just before I leave so want to see what I can avoid d...	Changing money, definitely something to do during your 2nd layover between international and domestic. I prefer not to buy things other than necessities (food, medicine) at a layover airport, especially things I'll want at my destination: Give yourself some time off from "work".
How to have a Canadian phone number which can forward calls to a number abroad? While traveling long-term we would like a convenient way of getting calls from Canada by having a portable local number which we can take with us. We would give this number to banks, credit card companies, insurance, etc, so it has to be...	In some cases it might be easier if you use a Canadian physical address (which can get registered as the 911 location for the phone number) and/or a Canadian credit card. You can also use a traditional phone via a hardware adaptor or an actual IP phone (connects through ethernet) if you find it cumbersome to use your P...
Folding strollers allowed as hand baggage on Norwegian? Norwegian 's checked baggage policy mentions that travelers with children and infants may check a car seat or stroller free. They also recommend putting your stroller in a Stokke PramPack to avoid damage. Since this costs more than a typical Norwegian tick...	If you want to check it and not worry about carrying it through airports AND you are worried about damage, just buy a real cheap duffel bag that it fits into.
1 day Hạ Long Bay tours from Hanoi, Vietnam Next week, I have business in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have only a 1-day break. I want to visit HaLong Bay and enjoy a cruise for one night. Any recommendations about how to get to HaLong Bay from Hanoi and what's the best cruise there? <Q> Recommendations are off topic for this sit...	There are independent ways of getting to Ha Long from Hanoi but since the cruise departures are rather strict, there is a very high probability of missing the boat. A great many tour companies run minibuses or even full coaches down the highway between Hanoi and Halong City and this is often included in the cost of the...
The airline allowed us to travel to our destination without checking our visas. Who is at fault for the incurred expenses? OK, I will try and stick to the facts to explain this whole situation. I would really appreciate everyone's comments: Me (Irish passport) my wife (Filipino passport) and 2 year old twins (Irish p...	The OP (and wife) are the sole responsible party in the matter of not having the correct travel documents.
How widely Master/Visa credit/debit cards are accepted in Slovenia (Julian Alps)? How widely accepted are credit and debit cards (Mastercard/VISA networks) in Slovenia? My principle area of interest are in and around the Julian Alps (Bled/Bovec/Trianon etc). Are there different levels of acceptance between: Tourist f...	MasterCard has an online database that enables searching for merchants that support their contactless payment implementation. My colleague is Slovenian (last visited there last year) and said that VISA, MasterCard, and American Express are widely accepted.
Flying with motorcycling gear I'm planning a trip to recover a motorcycle from a distant city. The ideal trip would be flying to that location and coming back riding the bike, but that would require me to transport my riding gear with me in the plane: Leathers, boots, gloves, back protector and crash helmet. All this ...	The rest of the gear can safely go in the duffel bag. The only issue you might have is if your gear contains metal padding/plates.
How do I buy a double ticket for myself? I want to travel conveniently from Darwin to Sydney. For an empty seat next to me, I am happy to purchase another ticket. Do airlines allow a passenger manifest with two similar names? Am unable to find an airline which guarantees the seating to be next to me. How do I go abou...	As others have wisely suggested, you should call the airline.
Actual enforcement of carry-on luggage weight Some companies have carry-on luggage weight limitations (about 8-10 kg). How often is this limit enforced? Provided that the size is within limits, and I can carry the bag myself, how high are the chances of having my hand luggage weighed? <Q> Many airlines have a weight li...	Your baggage will be weighed, and measured (you have to put your bag in a container.
Are onsen attached to hotels available to non-staying guests? I noticed Japan's most beautiful onsen (hot springs) are attached to hotel. What is the common way of onsen experience in Japan? Are they available to book for those who don't stay on those hotels normally? Or does it totally depends on the hotel? <Q> Yes , ...	Some onsen towns have share privileges, if you are staying in a hotel, ryokan, minshuku, etc in the town you can use any of the hot spring facilities in any establishment.
Baggage restrictions on the AVE train (Spain)? I'm travelling from Barcelona to Madrid with the express train AVE. As I'll be carrying a suitcase I'm trying to find out what restrictions apply. So far I've only found info about size and weight on the official site but nothing about liquids, metallic or sharp objects,...	So my final thoughts are that the General Conditions of Travel always apply ( no weapons unless you have explicit permission, no explosive or inflammable materials, no baggage which might injure, disturb, or stain other travellers or railway property) and to them you have to add " no sprays, no pointed, sharp and/or bl...
Can we change drivers without the rental firm getting to know? A car rental company in Iceland charges extra for two people driving the car. I was wondering what would happen if we pay the fee for only one person, but have an alternate person drive. How will they come to know this? Not just asking to evade fee, but als...	I would guess if someone else drove the car instead of me, the company would never know unless you have some accident. Do not even consider doing this.
Why India city names on Google map and other maps only show English? Go to any map sites (Google, openstreetmap etc.), you will see the India city names are only in English. For other countries however, you will see city names in either native languages or both English and native language. Does this mean India people ...	Google Maps has default language settings for all countries.
Can I enter Pakistan on my Pakistani passport which expires in less than 1 month? My Pakistani passport expires less than a month from now. I understand that some countries only let people in if their passport is valid for six months or more. Will I be able to enter Pakistan on a passport that is about to expire? Also...	You can enter Pakistan on any date up to and including the expiration date of your passport, but not after that.
Are there countries other than the USA where you are required to collect your luggage even in transit? I am curious if there are any countries other than the USA where you are required to collect your luggage even when you are either just in transit to another country or are not at your final destination in the USA yet...	Had to collect my luggage in Mexico City airport and put it back after customs.
Can I divide a 300 ml liquid bottle into three smaller bottles? On Domestic Flights in the US, travelers can take a few 100 ml liquid bottles? Can those bottles have the same liquid? <Q> Yes. <S> You can read the TSA's liquids rule . <S> All your bottles have to fit in a standard one-quart plastic bag. <S> Three...	Bottles must each be 100 ml or smaller, but I don't know of any rule against having more than one bottle of the same substance.
Is it possible to rent a bike in one city and drop off in another, when traveling to Vietnam? I want to rent a motorbike or a mountain bike in Bai Thom (north of Phu Quoc), travel to the south or middle of Phu Quoc, and return it there. Likely we would return it in Duong Dong before catching a flight to Ho Chi Minh Cit...	It depends, namely on what cities you want to rent and drop off your bike in.
What sort of cooking gas do they sell on the Scottish west highland way? A somewhat official page about the west highland way states that The most convenient [cooking gear] is probably the camping-gas variety. Make sure you carry a spare cylinder of gas, although replacement cylinders are readily available en rou...	Most places will stock some form of Butane/Propane mix, either Campingaz or a similar fuel from another supplier.
Do they have to take checked suitcase off the airplane, if passenger does not show up at the gate? Is it correct, that if the passenger checks in a suitcase - but never shows up at the gate - they have to take the suitcase off the plane before take-off? Is this a regulatory issue - or is it a company policy? Edit: I...	Of course, if a passenger point-blank refuses to get on the plane, the airline cannot force them to travel and their bags must be unloaded.
Cheap places to store bags in London for three weeks? I need to store two suitcases in downtown London for three weeks for a reasonable price. Suggestions ? <Q> For 3 weeks, your best option will probably be a self storage company . <S> I looked into self storage in London last year, and by far the best option pri...	If you need regular access to your suitcases, it might be better to search for a self storage unit near where you'll be going.
Can an Indian citizen holding a valid USA visa visit Colombia without a visa? I am planning to travel to Colombia for about a week to attend an academic conference. I am an Indian passport holder currently living in USA with a F-1 visa. Do I need to obtain a visa beforehand from the Colombian consulate? I have found ...	Visa required, except for Nationals of India with a normal passport and a "C" or "D" visa issued by a Schengen Member State [...]
Obligatory identification while applying for a visa Some countries got obligatory identification, where you can even receive a fine if you can't show a valid ID, see for example http://amsterdam.usconsulate.gov/mobile//id/mandatory-identification-obligation.html . This made me wonder, how does this work when a residen...	I can't answer this for all countries but for The Netherlands that you specifically mentioned in your example, inside the country a valid drivers license and id card are both also a valid way of identifying yourself.
Asking for VAT refund on online purchases in Europe I want to buy some goods (around 700 pounds worth - a camera, a gpu and an ssd) from Amazon UK. As I am living in Europe right now (residence in Ireland) is it possible to ask for a VAT refund, even if the purchase is online, as it is the case of Amazon? Any special ...	If you are eligable for the retail export scheme I guess it may be possible to have a Buisness in Ireland buy the goods from amazon (which will give them the ability to either reclaim the VAT or not pay it in the first place) and then sell them on to you in person (which would allow the retail export scheme to be used)...
Long road trips in Iceland - where to relieve ourselves? We are planning for a road trip in Iceland. The trip consists of Golden Circle in a day, and another day to Jokulsarlon from Reykjavik and a third day of returning from Jokulsarlon. I understand these trips are quite long, and could run for 12-13 hours. We are c...	The most comfortable restrooms will be in lodgings but each restaurant has one, so you have access to those facilities at each meal time.
Do reputable taxis in Jakarta accept credit card? I'll be in Jakarta for a week and I would like to know if reputable taxis like Bluebird taxi accept credit card payment? Is it safe to pay with credit cards? Is there a minimum fare before one can pay with credit card? <Q> If you're taking a taxi from the airport, once ...	If travelling from the airport, Blue Bird have a rank outside the terminal where their staff will arrange a taxi for you - if you specifically ask for one with credit card facilities then they will arrange that, but again you might be in for a much longer wait...
Arriving at JFK Airport; how does the taxi queue work? I'm planning a trip to NYC in a month from now, and was looking for a taxi from JFK to Manhattan. I've read that there's a queue for taxi in every terminal. How does it work? How can I recognize it? How can I recognize a legit taxi? How much will it cost to take ...	Normally you would see a "Taxi" stand with a booth outside the terminal and a line of taxis there. There is a fixed fare to Manhattan.
Does a "Visa on Departure" exist? In this TSE question , the question discusses travelling from Norway to Sweden (presumably by air) and says: I assume that I can take a few days trip to Sweden on a temporary traveler's visa, would I apply at the airport before I fly to Sweden? Now, ignoring the fact that Sweden a...	A Chinese citizen can apply for a Macau visa (or respectively - HK) at the border itself BEFORE exiting China .This can be also done for other non-Chinese citizens that require a visa to HK or Macau ( I do not require one -
Help a nervous flyer plan routes that minimise flight changes and time spent in the air I'm new here! I'm just looking for some advice and some guidance. So, I feel like it's just better if I cut to the chase. I'm from Scotland and this year I was accepted to study abroad in the USA for a semester. It's something I...	I would normally recommend arriving at NYC / Washington / Boston (as these are the nearest airports) but the Carolinas are also very accessible as they are all on the Eastern coast and you can find plenty of direct flights.
Coming up with a fake travel plan to apply for a Schengen visa, will I get caught? I am travelling from India with my wife and two teenage daughters to the Schengen region next week. My origin itinerary was 6 days in Rome, 3 days in Paris, 3 days in Amsterdam, 1 night in Zurich before we take a flight on our next leg t...	The bottom line here is that you should always be truthful when applying for a visa . Given that travel plans can change and as a tourist there are many factors that can make that happen, it is not within the realm of "deception" if there is no "mal intent".
How do I apply for a Thai visa in the US without traveling to the Consulate? I need a Thai visa by the time of my departure on 4/27/2016. I cannot make it to NYC to apply in person, and wait until the next business day to receive it due to the fact that I live pretty far away. There is also not enough time for me to ap...	There are Thai embassies and consulates that will control the process for applying for a visa.
Traveling to Japan from the USA avoiding air travel? This may be a bit of an odd question, but is it possible to make it to Japan without using an airplane. I have an inner ear disease and the last time I flew, it literally left me incapacitated for a week. My doctor said it's just not a good idea to take a chance. I w...	There are many commercial ferries and sea routes to and from Japan (Korea, China, Taiwan…) Travelling by cargo ship (mostly container but also bulk or ro-ro, never heard anything about travelling on a tanker, presumably for safety reasons) is totally a thing.
Is it ok to bring sweets with dairy products into USA My parents are visiting USA from India and are planning to bring me a few sweets and snacks that may contain egg, milk and/or cheese related products. The regulations on this seem a bit murky. https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/82/~/travelers-bringing-foo...	In general, baked goods are OK, but the rules are quite complex and can change quickly, so if you aren't bringing something obviously prohibited like meat, your best bet is to simply declare the food, explain what it is, and let the CBP officer make the determination.
Does anyone know where this beach is located? This is a beautiful beach, ocean picture that I am trying to identify. I hope someone can help me figure this mystery out. <Q> <A> This looks a lot like Gray Whale Cove State Beach in California, just south of San Francisco. <S> Your picture (while certainly 'photoshopped'...	This is a photo of Gray Whale Cove State Beach , taken from the Pacific Coast Highway .
How to buy a ticket from France to the United States if the person flying won't have any proof of payment? My friend lost his cash and bank cards while traveling in France. Now he wants to come home, and I am going to buy him a plane ticket. I have seen questions like this one , that say that he might not be able t...	If you are worried about showing payment, you can eliminate this by going to a travel agent and have them book the flight.
Where to put an Xbox One when flying, carry-on or checked luggage? I am flying from New Delhi to Dubai and then onwards to Lagos. Can I take my Xbox One in my cabin luggage or should I put it in checked in luggage? <Q> You should do this, and avoid putting any valuable electronics in checked luggage (where they can eas...	It should not be a problem to bring it in your cabin luggage.
Should I convert all of my remaining Yen in Japan or at my next destination? I am Canadian and have been working in Japan for the past year. I am leaving Japan next week and travelling to New Zealand. I have wired most of my money home to my Canadian bank account, but will have about 60000 yen (~$600) when I go to the ...	If you choose Japan, the exchange service may not have small denomination NZ currency and definitely no coins, so they will exchange however much fits into the notes they have onhand and give you back the rest in Yen.
Placing entry stamps on the passport page before the page with a visa issued earlier I'm soon going to Russia and Kazakhstan, and for Russia, I Need a Transit visa. My first passport page for stamps is 7, where I have two US entry stamps. Therefore, the Russian visa will be placed on page 8, and the entry/exit stamps,...	There is no order of any kind in passport stampings, all countries stamp wherever they feel like / whatever is the first page to pop open. : There's something I've seen in particular with ex-Soviet countries - for some reason many of the border officials like to put the entry/exit stamps at the very back of the passpor...
Why do we have to get out off the bus in a ferry? When I was traveling from London to Paris by coach, we need to cross the English Channel by getting on a ferry. After the bus has entered and parked in the ferry, all of the passengers were asked to leave the bus and come back ~2 hours later. Then all of us just wander ...	Keeping passengers from those decks makes for a much smaller chance of thieves breaking open cars parked there, which is an additional reason. The ferry is a convenient time for the bus driver to take their break, and so the driver can't be 'on duty' during that time.
Camping in French National Parks 'Wild camping' is permitted in France, but not in national parks, according to this question. How strictly is this enforced, and what are the consequences of camping in the a national park? Are campers just told to move on, or are there legal consequences? Are there potential fines in...	Indeed, camping in french national parks can be prohibited, in which case the sanctions are listed in articles R331-62 to R331-76 of the Code de l'envrionnement .
Late boarding and passport control failures caused a missed flight in Turkey on a non-EU airline - what compensation can I claim? I've just had a two part flight, Antalya-Istanbul-London Gatwick via Pegasus airlines. I arrived at the airport early and checked in with plenty of time to spare. The boarding for the first...	As mentioned by others, your only recourse is your normal travel insurance (you may already have coverage if you purchased the tickets via your credit card and purchased goods/services at the airport with your credit card - check your policy). The delay for departure may have to do with incoming aircraft, which may hav...
Best and fastest transportation from Gatwick to Heathrow airport I arrive into Gatwick from Nice at 12:30 pm on 9 May, 2016 and depart from Heathrow at 15:15 for Shannon. What is the most efficient transportation between the two London airports? Will the airline transfer my luggage to my final destination on Shannon? ...	The fastest form of transportation from Gatwick to Heathrow is undoubtedly a helicopter transfer .
Attire in Iran for male travelers Are there any attire requirements for male travelers in Iran?There are many reports and much advice that women should dress conservatively and we have a related question about headwear for women . But what about male travelers? Are there any requirements for them? To make the questio...	The only place were you will see people wearing shorts is around beach areas. Wearing t-shirt is ok. People in Iran are very hospitable and they know you're a tourist coming from another culture therefore it would be totally unlikely to face a harsh reaction whatever you choose to wear. Iranian dress code for men are e...
I want to get from Poland to Frankfurt as cheap as possible I want to get from Poland to Frankfurt am Main with a price as cheap as possible. Since I have a student discount (51%) for railway in Poland, I can travel from any city in Poland. However, the discount doesn't count in international trains :/ What would be ...	Easiest option is to fly from Gdansk Airport to Frankfurt Hahn Airport for ~10 EUR on Wizzair: From Frankfurt Hahn Airport
Buying a sim card in Italy I am planning to buy a sim card in Rome that will provide data and voice services for 2 weeks. However, the process of buying one seems complicated, the shop keepers seem to ask for a Codice Fiscale. http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Italy . Let me know if you have had any experi...	You can buy a prepaid sim easily, don't worry, Italy is a very touristic country. You can't create or improvise your own Italian fiscal code, you can't make it up, it's a registered code only available for Italian residents, you will need residency to have one.
Why does cost of the travel from zone 1 to zone 3 in London depend on means of transportation? Wimbledon Station: zone 3 Waterloo Station: zone 1 The fastest way is to take a direct train that takes 16 minutes - Google Maps The cheapest way is to take the Tube but it would take much longer. https://tfl.gov.uk/fare...	People are prepared to pay more for timeliness / shorter journeys.
Wrong billing address when booking flights When I booked a flight, I accidentally missed a line in the billing address but the address is partially complete. Will it be any problem? <Q> The short answer is "no". <S> You should be able to check-in and fly without any issue. <S> No for the invoice, you might not receive ...	You should be fine.
How severe will language problem be in Germany? I have to visit Munich, Germany for a couple of weeks this month for business purpose. I am absolutely ignorant about German language. Although I won't be interacting with the locals much, I'll have to use the public transport. How problematic can it get? In India, most o...	Physical German signs are mostly in German but their alphabet is very similar to English so can be easily memorised when you need to know certain place names.
US Passport will expire while I'm in Grand Cayman Itinerary:Leaving US to Grand Cayman May 10Coming back May 16 My passport expires May 15, 2016. Since weekend is upon us, can't renew passport in time. Can I still fly to Grand Cayman, then go to U.S. Consular Agency there and get it renewed to fly back? <Q> The Caym...	The good news is that it may well still be possible to get a passport in time here in the US if you can get to a passport agency .
How is a passport mailed in the U.S.? Not carrier but by packaging. My passport has been mailed and will be arriving within a week, and I am wondering how it will be packaged. I wonder because I want it to be a surprise, and my girlfriend checks the mail often and I don't want her to come across a giant package that sa...	It should come to you in a large priority mail envelope (like this , or here's a fragment of one that is actually from a passport renewal).
What sightseeing options are amenable for taking a 2 year old on a one day layover in Paris? I'm an American traveling internationally and on my way back we'll have a long overnight stopover in Paris. We're arriving late at night and departing 5pm the next day. My wife is a designer and hugely interested in architectu...	Then I would recommend sightseeing the Quartier Latin, roughly between the Pantheon and Nôtre-Dame. The metro is good for going from place to place, but you hardly get to see anything. Eat lunch at a sidewalk cafe.
Can I get an e-Visa for Turkey with a Schengen visa for an earlier date than the Schengen visa? My case : I am an Egyptian national and my age is between 20 and 45 years. I have a Schengen visa valid from 6 July till 1 Jan. Question : Can I use it to obtain an e-visa to enter Turkey on 2 July? Is my Schengen visa con...	Your Schengen visas is valid from 06 July so that you should enter in Turkey after 06 July.
Online tool to find points of interest along a route Sometimes, when travelling between places, (particulary driving) I would like to get/see/do something else on my way. Most map tools (eg Google Maps) provide a way to search for points of interest of a particular type (eg Supermarket, Swimming Pool, etc) in a specifi...	Similar to @rvs's comment, I have also used "Tripadviser"'s app which gives you such feature.
I'm a Kenyan citizen with an expired US visa, who wishes to fly to Kenya without arranging transit visas. How can I do that? I am a Kenyan citizen and my US visas expired in December 2015. I was going back home to Kenya through London, and at Boston Logan airport I was refused to be allowed to board the plane as they s...	One option might be to transit through Dubai. Turkey also lets people transit through without a previously arranged visa.
Which websites allow "search by country" for a flight? I came to know about Whichbudget , it's a website that allow search for flights by country. I mean you just enter from like "Germany" and to like "Belgium" and you get best offers from all airports between the two countries. That is great. And I was able to arrang...	Google flights can do this, you can select airports, places, countries, continents or just "Everywhere", you can also select interests (eg, Outdoor, food, etc)
Are non-Korean tourists speaking in Korean frowned upon in North Korea? Are non-Korean tourists in North Korea discouraged from communicating in Korean? Wikivoyage mentions that tour guides can speak a number of languages, but doesn't explicitly say whether or not it's ok to use Korean. I'm wondering whether it may be...	I don't speak Korean myself, but I think the tour guides would be elated to speak Korean to those that can understand.
Most useful languages other than English in Asia and Oceania Basically this question and this one but for Asia and Oceania. For most of my travel, I've decided upon the destination, and then decided whether or not to learn the language. However, I'm currently wondering if there's any languages that'd be useful for...	While English is understood by most of the locals in these countries speaking in Hindi can be helpful to you as you would sound like a native even though you may look like a foreigner. I learned Mandarin, I have used it in many places I didnt expect to, because there are Chinese people everywhere. If by Oceania you mea...
Which websites provide last-minute deals for trains in Europe? We all know about the last-minute deals for airlines. However, I'm looking for the same thing for trains through Europe. Which websites provide such services? PS: I live in Germany if this may help. <Q> I don't think such a thing exists, because unlike a...	You might be able to find someone selling their non-online saver fare on websites such as EBay Kleinanzeigen or local Facebook groups. Last minute deals on train tickets are not generally allowed - for instance, such deals are prohibited by ORCATS (the inter-company ticket settlement system) rules in the UK.
Buses from Alicante Airport/Benidorm to Valencia Airport There are five adults and a 5 yr old child needing to get to Valencia Airport for 4am 25th May and return 10am 1st June. Is there a bus that goes either from Alicante Airport or Benidorm bus station? <Q> There are coaches from Benidorm to Valencia airport, run...	You could get a coach from Alicante airport (same website)
What to tip a complimentary limo in Vegas? I'm booked-in for a stay at a major casino-hotel in Vegas where the extortionate room fee includes a complimentary limo pick-up from the airport to the hotel - complete with driver holding a sign-up with my name written on it. As the ride is complimentary, I have no idea what...	So for a “normal” ride to or from the airport in the US in a complimentary chauffeur service arranged by the airline I’ll usually tip ~$20.
To travel 30 km from India to Sri Lanka, do I really have to take a 1500 km, 20 hour detour? I'm in Tamil Nadu, India. Let's say I go to the area around Rameswaram, India, and that after that I want to visit the area around Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. Getting a visa for Sri Lanka is done very quickly online for my passp...	Your best bet is probably to fly from Tiruchirappalli Airport (roughly in the middle of your first screenshot) to Colombo. Certainly not, you enter through the door by ringing the bell and asking for permission to enter.
How to book a flight from Manchester to Vienna with free cancellation? I would like to book a flight, from Manchester to Vienna, with a ticket eligible for free cancellation. How can I get that and which airline offer this free cancellation option or (refundable ticket)? <Q> Austrian Airlines offers tickets that can b...	You'll need to check with the fare type that you have booked.
Car shipping Do's and Dont's I will be shipping my car from California to Alabama and currently looking on Yelp for car shipping companies. I need to ask following questions: 1) Are there any precautions regarding paperwork I should complete before shipping my car? 2) Should I take pictures of the car before shipping...	Always good to do a walk around before signing the delivery receipts. No additional paperwork is required, other than your normal car paperwork (tag, registration, insurance). Depends on the shipping company, some consider personal effects to be extra cargo and charge accordingly. Also, pay the dropping off driver with...
Is it possible to walk from Gatwick Airport station to Travelodge Gatwick? Is it possible to walk from Gatwick Airport station to Travelodge Gatwick, or other hotels in the area? Or if I need to take a bus, does the bus have rooms for luggages? <Q> The travel lodge looks a little far away to me, however having recently...	I can confirm that both the Premier Inn and the Sofitel are onsite and easily accessible from the terminal by foot (I was using the North Terminal
Is there an app that will calculate a route off main roads for cycling? I want to go for a short cycle tour but I want to avoid main roads. Is there an app for that? <Q> For UK based routes (this is where I think you are, judging by your profile) you can use CycleStreets . <S> It’s also available as an app on most pho...	I've always quite liked http://cycle.travel - UK oriented but the map interface is OpenStreetMap based
Why would a company want me to book a flight via a travel agent if it is more expensive? I am trying to book a flight. My university usually asks that we book a flight via a travel agent, but the prices he gives me are about $50 higher than the prices I can get by online booking in the flight company's website. This ha...	Your institution may have an agreement with the travel agent that they manually check if members of your institution are not unnecessarily booking expensive booking classes (in order to get more airline bonus miles) At many universities this is recommended but it is rarely a requirement, for the reasons listed in the o...
Under what conditions is my luggage auto-transferred from a previous flight to the next? Note: I'm aware that some countries (e.g. the USA) require you to pick up your luggage on international flights. This question assumes that there is no such legal requirement. When booking multi-city international flights un...	If it is a single ticket using multiple non-aligned airlines (such as through a travel agent or 3rd party booking sites), then the ability to check bags through would depend on the interline agreements in place between each pair of connecting airlines.
Smoking weed in Amsterdam as a tourist I read the following question and all its answers: Is weed still legal for tourists in Amsterdam? I am not even a weed smoker, but since I am going to Amsterdam, I thought I'd give it a try. I would just like to know how to be able to do it, since I don't quite understand if y...	I was in Amsterdam 3 months ago, and I had no problem to buy and smoke weed in a coffeeshop
How to know where a plane was during the past several days? In the news there is this figure in which they show where EgyptAir plane was over the past 24 hours. Is it possible for ordinary people to do something similar for other flights before booking the flight? <Q> The image shows the source of the information whi...	Other information sources, such as FlightStats , obtain information from government and other sources since flight plans usually need to be filed in advance, although they are subject to change.
Do Russian border guards usually stamp on the visa, or on a separate page? I'm aware both scenarios are common, but which is most common? Does anyone have any experience? Does it vary between different border crossings? I'd much rather they stamped the visa, so that no additional space is wasted. Like in this Image ...	You shouldn't be too worried about saving space, most border agents stamp across whatever is there without caring once the passport gets kind of full, and you can always get a new one. On the Allegro train, by default, they placed the entry stamp on a separate page -
What is the city center of Paris? We are planning to go to Paris and want to know the normal (and not expensive) places to book a hostel or an Airbnb. I know for sure that these places won't be in the city center, but we want to know what is the center of the city to calculate the distance? <Q> We don't do specific re...	Anything in the area of the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower would be 'centre ville' as they say.
Baggage storage in downtown Toronto I am traveling to Toronto, ON, Canada in July with my family. We will arrive at around 1 am and we plan to take some rest until around 9 am in the airport and then travel downtown. However, the place we are going to stay at during the vacation has a kind of late check-in time, at 5 ...	You can store luggage at the Toronto Coach Terminal, i.e. the bus station.
Is it okay to have less than 10,000 EUR when in Europe? I want to travel to Europe but someone told me you must have 10000 euros. I don't really have that much money available. I wish to visit many places in Europe by the next year, but there is no possible way that I could come up with that much money. Is this going t...	There is no requirement to have €10,000 when you are in Europe.
8 Hour Overnight Layover in Dubai. Does it make sense to book a hotel outside the airport for the night? I will be traveling from the Philippines to Germany on Emirates, with an 8 hour layover in Dubai (01:00AM - 09:00AM). Since the in Terminal Hotel is very pricey I was thinking about booking a room in a hotel just ou...	As an alternative to off-site hotels, you might consider accessing an airside lounge that is open overnight, either by payment or by membership or status.
Ireland power plug and concern about 230 V vs. 220 V I am travelling from Hong Kong to Ireland. In Hong Kong type G (220V, 50Hz) plugs and sockets are used. While the plugs and sockets in Ireland are also type G, they have different voltage (230V, 50Hz). Just wondering if I can use my Hong Kong chargers without using a...	This isn't a direct answer to your specific question, but here in Australia, mains power is 240v, and I've seen many appliances labelled with voltages ranging anywhere from 210v to 255v which work without any problems.
Travel from India to Caribbean or South America How can someone from with Indian passport come to Jamaica without dealing with a transit visa? We applied for a transit visa through Canada but were denied. We are open to traveling to Jamaica or South America. <Q> You cannot transit through airports in the Czech republic...	Neither Panama, Turkey, the Netherlands, nor France require airport transit visas for Indian citizens.
Should I leave a tip in a fully automated restaurant in the USA? When I go to a fully automated restaurant in the USA ( example 1 , example 2 ), am I supposed to tip? <Q> No, robots wouldn't even know what a tip was, and you'd not tip at McDonald's even staffed by humans. <A> In the US, tipping is usual (and expected)...	No tips are usual (but of course allowed and liked) in half-service restaurants, those are restaurants where you order yourself at a central desk, sit down, and your food is brought to your table by the server.
Living in the UK with German passport, but going abroad with Brazilian passport. Will this be a problem to reenter the UK? We live in the UK and my daughter has dual citizenship. However, she never entered the UK with her Brazilian passport, only with the German passport. Now we are travelling to Croatia without the Ge...	It seems that as a Brazilian citizen, you can enter the UK without visa for six months.
Why do Chinese people need a visa to travel abroad? I have a very simple question. Hopefully it is appropriate for this site and not for a politics site. So here it goes: Why do Chinese people need a visa to travel abroad? What is the reasoning behind this policy? [P.S. Most people need visas to enter a country, not to...	Visa costs: Many countries make it expensive to acquire a visa for Chinese citizens. The more blocks they place on traveling abroad, the less people will leave the country permanently in my opinion.
What would be the best section in the plane to reserve a seat if you want to maximize the chance of not sitting next to anyone? Other than the obvious answer of first class or business class, although I am sure on many specific routes that carry 'high-rollers' you might still find yourself sitting next to other passeng...	There are many plane configurations where there are only two seats in a row, typically on an exit row or in the back. Even an adult can travel as a UM and airlines prefer not to seat UMs next to other people if they can avoid it.
Border Controls Between Krasnodar and the Crimea Later this year I expect to visit Krasnodar as a part of a commission for my day job (assume August or September 2016). I would like to combine this visit with a brief holiday to see friends and relatives in Simferopol , and hopefully attend a football match there. ...	So there isn't any border control between Krasnodar krai and Crimea.
Photography and Running in the Christiania Neighbourhood of Copenhagen Christiania is a autonomous enclave situated in a former military base in Copenhagen . At its entrance there is a sign which is presumably intended for tourists... Source: personal collection The English version says "No photos - Buying and se...	Our guide made it clear that photos and/or running were not allowed in this specific area, but were fine anywhere else, though the usual street photography etiquette applies, as some locals may not like their picture taken. No photography - explanation: because buying and selling hash is still illegal. There is serious...
What kind of clothing will not get me kicked off a flight? Although I do not find anything odd about the clothing on this person (might be considered NSFW) , I find it surprising that a pilot can ask a passenger to change their clothes before letting them on. What are some of the definitive examples of inappropriate ...	Finding a list of items that will get you kicked out of a plane probably depends on local customs and the pilot's mood! Anything that can be misunderstood as a political of religous slogan. No ripped T-Shirts Anything that associates you with a socially accepted target of hate speech.

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