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Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Firenze (Florence) direct train? Is there a direct train or not and if there is, where can I book this mysterious thing? http://www.trenitalia.com/tcom-en doesn't show anything despite this https://www.italiarail.com/airport-connections rather official looking page claims there's now a direc...	According to the trenit app ( android , iOS ), searching for trains from Malpensa to Firenze (all stations) and sorting by duration shows one change is required.
Electric razors (Philips OneBlade) onboard in carry-on luggage I wonder if I can bring a Philips OneBlade in a carry-on luggage while traveling by plane. It is not possible to cut anything with the Philips OneBlade but I still wonder if it's forbidden since flight companies say: Volotea: sharp objects are forbidde...	Your Philips OneBlade is not a razor blade, but an electric shaver. I have one from Remington and never faced any issue in carrying in handbag.
Tourist visa requirements for Thailand As a long-term stayer, the visa requirements in Thailand have varied quite a bit. For example, during a brief period, it was not possible to do a same-day border run - instead one had to overnight and come back the next day. Now it's possible to pop out and in again on the same d...	ThaiVisa.com Forum (TVF) is indeed the best unofficial source to get up to date info on Thai Visa requirements. The new multiple entry visa does require six months of bank statements showing a minimum amount in the account ($7000 for US citizens, maybe different in other countries).
Is there a website listing the location of all the Windows 10 lock screens? Windows 10 has an extensive collection of lock screen photos, many of which have prompted a question here on Travel.SE. Is there a website which lists the location of all of these photos? I imagine Microsoft has purchased an official license...	In the top-left corner of each lock screen there is now a short description of the location.
How to pay when booking airline tickets by calling? I always book my airline tickets online. But a promotional offer I am trying to get is only available through calling. Instructions say pay by credit card. But I am not comfortable providing my credit card number and the security code to a human as opposed to a compu...	If you happen to live somewhere where airlines still have travel offices, you could try to go and pay in person otherwise yes you'll have to trust them over the phone.
How to purchase Japan train tickets online and also Japan scenic itinerary? I will be travelling to Japan next month for 10 days and I need to ask 2 questions here: 1 Is there any official Japanese website to buy train ticket online? 2 What would be the best scenic itinerary starting from Tokyo and ending in Osaka ...	For travelling outside eastern Japan, there is no way to buy or reserve tickets from abroad.
Documenting money taking out of UK I will be soon traveling to Pakistan from UK. I would like to take £8000 with me, based on rules anything below 10,000 euros doesn't need to be declared. How can I keep documentation other then bank withdrawal of taking this money with me on my holiday? I am a Pakistani national and...	You may also find it helpful to carry documentation of the source of the funds, such as salary slips and bank statements, in case there is any question.
Which primary hub airport is the closest to the city centre? I don't like to stay for a long time at the airport on a transit, which is so boring. So I want to get out of the airport to enjoy the city if at all possible. But many major hubs are so far away from the city centre that you won't get any decent chance t...	Dubai itself is a very small place, so nothing is too far from the airport. Boston (from the airport to the "Boston" Google Maps marker): 13 minutes Amsterdam (from the airport to Amsterdam Centraal): 14 minutes Copenhagen (Copenhagen C): 14 minutes Sydney (Central): 14 minutes London Heathrow (Paddington): 15 minutes ...
Doing laundry as a tourist in Russia I'm planning a several week trip to Russia (Moscow and Yekaterinburg specifically) , and I want to pack as lightly as possible --- ideally, I want to be able to do laundry, so I don't have to bring enough clothes for every day of the trip. On that note: are there laundromats in Ru...	This means when you rent an apartment (via AirBnB or even Booking or by googling "квартиры посуточно {city}", the apartment will usually have an operable washing machine and some detergent. Laundromats are very rare; I can hardly remember seeing any in my life (actually, I can't remember exactly whether I have seen the...
Would the TSA open up a Growler of homebrew in a checked bag? I purchased a stainless steel growler (a 64 oz container for beer) and will be checking it for an airplane flight. If the TSA decides to inspect my bag, would they open the growler? I am worried that they will open it and leak CO2 out of the beer. Unlike a r...	In all likelihood they will probably not open your growler, but it is impossible for anyone to guarantee that the item would not be opened and inspected. Travelers may take up to five liters of alcohol with alcohol content between 24% and 70% per person as checked luggage if it’s packaged in a sealable bottle or flask....
Is the possibility of a cabin sized trolley bag being damaged when checked in high? I have with me a cabin sized trolley bag which will contain some razors, knifes, scissors, chocolates and some dresses. So obviously I cannot take these with me as cabin luggage on Lufthansa as per rules and regulations. I would like to...	The size of the bag will make almost no difference in how the ground crew handles the bag. In some airports you can get your luggage plastic wrapped.
Can I get Oyster cards at Gatwick airport in the evening? Is there a place to buy Oyster cards at Gatwick airport? I can not find the information anywhere and since I will be travelling zone 1-4 during my stay I think it is the best option. <Q> This site says that you can buy Visitor OysterCards at the GatwickExpres...	You can purchase a Visitor Oyster Card online or you can simply visit the ticket window when you arrive at Gatwick Airport Train Station .
Does it make sense to use a kayak or canoe in Venice? By does it make sense I mean whether it is at all legal, safe to an acceptable degree, technically possible (and at least a bit enjoyable) to use own canoe or kayak in the water canals of Venice. I'd love to bring my 4.5 meter (14 feet) long foldable open double ...	A Danish ex-pat, Rene Seindal, who operates Venice Kayak , as well as blogging, has a great post describing where kayaks are banned , and includes maps to guide you through the canals on which it is allowed.
Is there a practical way to change the phone number in Uber app when arriving at a country? I use Uber app heavily to get taxis basically in any country that has Uber, and I also get a local sim card sometimes. I always have my roaming turned on but the problem is in receiving calls, I don't want the drivers to call ...	You can change your phone number from within the app.
Is there a hawker stall selling local food in walking distance from Changi airport? I have five hours between flights at Changi Airport and Scoot made me collect my bags between them, meaning I'm not airside. My favourite thing in Singapore is the cheap traditional food in the local foodcourts all over the place known...	The least secret of the three is the Kopitiam food court in the air-conditioned shopping mall below Terminal 3 (level B2), between the MRT station and arrivals:
Searching for Lodging Along Interstates I would like to find accommodations along a stretch of interstate between Two Cities in Minnesota, USAIs there a website, or other accessible (phone or text) service that would allow me to search accommodations by road instead of by town? Such that a hotel in MiddleOfNowhere is j...	Also, many hotel/hostel booking websites have a search on map option. WalkScore.com shows things on a map or in a list ordered by distance.
Where can I leave my kids to visit Las Vegas casinos? Travelling to Las Vegas with my two kids (1.5 years and 5 years old) in September. Can we see people roaming around in Vegas roads during night times with their kids? In almost all the pictures and videos I could only see adults roaming with drinking and laughing. A...	Many of the resorts along the strip also have kid-friendly Vegas shows , like Terry Fator at Mirage, Blue Man Group at Luxor, and Tournament of Kings at Excalibur. However, while they are allowed in the hotels, the kids are technically not allowed in the gaming areas so unless you want to actually gamble, you don't nee...
Acceptable terms for describing black people in California Today, our team was bought a drink or two by our company, so I was talking with an Afroamerican colleague and was trying to describe him that I had seen San Francisco in San Andreas GTA game, but he couldn't understand about what version of the game I was talki...	Personally, I think "black man" generally sounds better than than "black guy," especially in a formal setting, but it doesn't sound like you caused any offense regardless.
Do I need to book in advance in French camping parks? I might be camping in France a couple of days this summer, but I don't have any plans regarding the trip and this will happen if am close enough to the park. Is it ok to just go to the park or is it advisable to book in advance during summer? Can parks be full? <Q>...	Other parks will have spaces they keep open for people comming in on the day or who make a booking a few days in advance, mostly those are places for just one or just a few nights, unless the park is not popular enough to get fully booked.
Is English understood / spoken around the Italian Lakes? I am planning a trip to the Italian Lakes (specifically, Lake Como) and I am wondering if English is widely spoken / accepted around these areas. <Q> I haven't been there in a while, but from past experience I would say "sort of". <S> Typically you can get by wit...	It's still not particularly hard to find English speakers but they're rarer and less skilled.
Why do different hotel websites show different prices for the same room? What makes the difference between the price of a room in two websites? If I use Trivago, I can find several prices for the same room. I want to know what makes the difference here. Is it the fee that hotels have to pay to the websites or something...	They hope that they can book those rooms at a lower price to price-sensitive customers who are willing to go through third party sites etc, while still booking most of their rooms at a higher price through travel agents, walk-ins, people who use the hotel's own site, etc.
Can I get a hotel room in the US when I am 18 years old? A friend and I would love to visit Seattle next year. By then, we'll both be 18 years old. Is it possible for us to get a hotel room for about a week, even though we aren't 21 years old? If not, is there any other possibility where we can sleep? <Q> I believe thi...	Legally, you can book a hotel room if you are 18 in the state of Washington. I live in Seattle, so I can safely say that you will have no problems booking a room.
What immigration lane do I use as a group? If I am travelling to the US with a non-American friend/girlfriend/boyfriend/international school group (of which some need visas), which lanes do I use, especially if ATC is involved? Do the same rules apply if I am travelling with a spouse? I am mainly asking for entry int...	My experiences entering the US suggests that a group can use any line as long as at least one member of the group qualifies for that line.
Alternatives to credit cards for paying abroad I didn't go abroad for about ten years, and I'm out of the loop regarding the impact of modern technology on travel practices. The last time I went anywhere it was de riguer to take some currency and the bulk of your money in Traveller's Cheques. I now discover that Travel...	If you are traveling to a country that uses different currency than your country, then open a foreign currency account and get a debit card for it.
Is it true there's a greater chance of being killed by lightning than of dying on a flight? When people try to calm others who are afraid of flying some will claim it's more likely you will be killed by lightning than dying on a flight. Is there any truth in this? <Q> The answer is: it depends on where you are, what a...	If you're talking about the recent average chance of dying in a plane crash on a U.S. mainline air carrier per year vs. the recent average chance of getting killed by lightning in the U.S. per year, then, yes, you're far more likely to be killed by lightning.
Suitable cities to stay in for one night between KIX and Kanazawa When I arrive in in Japan at KIX it'll be just after five pm, and I'll be travelling to Kanazawa the following day. Theoretically, I could try to go from KIX to Kanazawa that night, but I'd be arriving fairly late in the night if I did so. In which city...	The obvious choice is Osaka .
Visa: USA to UK, Short Visit for Business Meetings & Tourism I sell software, and I'm planning to have meetings with existing or potential clients in the UK. I also want to do a bit of sightseeing. I won't be receiving any sort of payment from a UK source during my stay. I think I need a standard visitor visa. If so, ...	So in summary, based on what you described here, you don't need a visa for this visit to the UK. If you come for other business or academic activities, you can stay in the UK for up to 6 months without a visa, but you can only do certain academic or business-related activities.
Are Ginkgo trees in Japan rare and if so, where can I find them? I was wondering where is the best place in Japan to see the Ginkgo Biloba trees. My friend says there are many in and around Tokyo. Are there many trees of this kind in other areas (e.g. Kyoto etc)? Or would they appear only in specific places... It w...	There are Ginkgo trees in a lot of areas of Japan.
Buying a phone for using in both France and Canada I'm planning to buy a new mobile phone in Canada, where I'll use it for a while before returning to France. I never traveled outside of Europe before, so I don't know a lot about the technical aspect of this question, but I do know that the frequencies used for mobile...	To choose a North American phone the makes full use of the services that French carriers offer requires picking one that supports as many of the bands used in France as you can.
Can one fly domestically in the US with only a work permit as ID? My girlfriend has a work permit. It doesn't expire for 4 more months. I told her to get an additional ID but she never did, so all she has is her work permit. She's not a citizen of the US but she lives here. She pays about 500dollars every few years t...	Assuming she has a valid passport (presumably the one containing the visa), she can use that as ID.
Will I pay additional guest fees if I have an overnight guest in Massachusetts? I have a short 48 hour hotel stay in Massachusetts. My girlfriend already lives there, and wants to spend the night with me in the hotel. After scouring the Web, as well as these questions Can a hotel kick you out if you let an unregiste...	If you can book the same room, you're not exceeding max occupancy, and if the price doesn't increase, there are no per-guest fees.
Raw grains through security I am studying abroad and trying to save money by taking food from home (the US) and not having to buy EVERYTHING once I get there. I have packed ziplock sandwich bags of raw brown basmati rice and ziplocks of protein powder. Will they freak out at the TSA checkpoints? <Q> The TSA does not "f...	Protein powder may freak out an agent when he/she sees your bag going through an xray machine as your powder is organic in nature and having any wires or even ear plugs near that area will certainly make it a case for manual inspection.
Why do UK border officers question EEA nationals entering? I am aware EU citizens can stay in the UK unconditionally for up to 3 months, and permanently if they study, have a job or otherwise can support themselves. That makes me wonder why UK Border Force officers frequently question EEA nationals? Not in the same wa...	Just because your nationality grants legal right of entry there could be other circumstances that affect your entry; you may be smuggling, your docs may be forged, you may have other nefarious intentions.
Reliance JIO 4G network on Manali to Leh highway For our upcoming road trip to Leh and other areas of Ladakh from New Delhi we would take the Manali-Leh highway and would like to know if Reliance Jio network is available on Manali-Leh route and at Leh. Asking Reliance Jio customer support has not been of any use as th...	J&K. There was Reliance JIO network until Pathankot but as soon as we entered J&K it did not show up in our entire journey.
What's the cheapest and easiest way to travel from Aberdeen to London i have to attend a one day event in london in october starts at 10 and ends at 18:00. i'm looking for a cheap way of doing that, bearing in mind the even is at Excel. <Q> The easiest: Take Flybe flight 1361 out and Flybe flight 1366 back. <S> The c...	Cheapest serious option is likely going by bus. I would also look for all airlines which are known to be cheap, Ryanair, EasyJet, and all UK national ones. "Megabus advertise Aberdeen To London From £1!
Does the immigration officer know about our travel plans? Does the immigration officer have a copy of my cover letter or detailed itinerary mentioning my travel route which I had submitted along with my Schengen visa application? <Q> The border guy sitting in a booth with a long line of grumpy travelers leading up to h...	If by 'immigration officer' you mean the person at the airport who scans and stamps your passport, then the answer is no.
Are there countries that are known to place their stamp at the end of the passport? Like many travelers, I like collecting country stamps in my passport, and review them once in a while. I have visited a few countries on my current passport, and I've noticed an intriguing tendency. Most countries seem content with the...	From my personal experience, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, and Mongolia all stamped on the last page of my passport. Furthermore, I confirm Morocco and the ex-USSR countries.
Can you get better prices by flying without checked-in luggage on intercontinental airlines? I am searching for a flight from Madrid, Spain to Singapore, or any nearby airports. Basically, I would like to get from Spain (or Europe) to Southeast Asia. I would like to travel only with my backpack, but I can´t find compan...	Almost all airlines include some checked baggage for free on all longhaul journeys. The first one that came to my mind was Transavia which fly from Amsterdam to Dubai.
The cheapest way from Krabi town to Krabi airport I am in krabi Thailand now and tomorrow is my flight at 2100 to Jakarta. I am only 1 person and always travel like a backpacker. I would like to ask 1 question here: What is the most cheapest way to reach krabi airport from krabi town in Thailand ? I am not interest...	Song theaws will get you close to the airport for around 50 to 100 baht, but they can not enter the airport so will drop you at the highway
Type B power plugs in Japan I'm travelling to Japan soon, so I'm looking for power adapters for my (Australian) laptop and phone chargers. My laptop charger has an earthed plug, and as such most of the adapters that I've found won't work as they don't take earthed plugs . As such, I'm considering getting a plug that...	Type B plugs are very uncommon.
Flying from Beirut (Lebanon) to Stockholm (Sweden) via Frankfurt (Germany) as tourist, no need to pass through immigration in Stockholm? I'm flying from Beirut to Stockholm via Frankfurt as a tourist. In Frankfurt I had to show my passport to immigration but when I got to Arlanda airport (Stockholm) I got my bags and l...	You normally go through customs at your final airport after baggage claim.
Can I legally obtain a second passport as a US citizen? I am a US citizen living in the US. Though I am a legal adult and financially independent, I sometimes travel internationally with my parents. Once we arrive at our destination, my parents demand that I turn over my passport and withhold it from me until it is tim...	Either passport could be used to leave/entry the US, however you need to keep the one you used to enter the country, as it contains the entry stamp.
From Geneva airport to Lausanne station On September 4, I will be arriving in Geneva by airplane at approximately 11 AM. After that, I need to go to Lausanne. I have two questions: Do I need to buy a train ticket online, or can I buy it directly at the station without any problems? (Problems such as: the trains are a...	Technically, you could hop on any main line train without a ticket and pay on board, though you may be subjected to a surcharge.
Can I get a Schengen visa without an interview if I've previously had one? I've had a Schengen visa issued by the Italian consulate in Chicago, IL in the past (2016). Since the fingerprints are valid for a period of 5 years, do I need to appear for the interview, if I apply for the visa a second time (at another Scheng...	All applicants for a Schengen visa will need to provide biometric data ( fingerprints ) when submitting an application. Yes, it is possible , though not in all cases and never for certain.
Do I have to declare less than $10,000 in cash to US customs when coming back from vacation? I'm confused after reading this article: http://traveltips.usatoday.com/much-money-can-bring-united-states-100169.html In the first paragraph, it states: " You may bring up to $10,000 in currency, coin and certain monetary in...	What the article is saying is that when you answer that question, you must include your foreign bills, foreign coins, solid gold collector coin worth $5000 each, and various cashlike things such as money orders.
Metal flask while travelling from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Asia We have a 10 months baby with us, can we take a metal flask like this with us in hand luggage ? On Heathrow's webpage they say it is not allowed but then from where are we going to get hot sterilized water for baby on the plane? This answer to a question...	The flask is fine, the potential problem is the water in it. Yes, if you are travelling with a baby or infant you can carry a reasonable amount of liquid and liquidised food for the baby or infant infant for your journey.
How can I go from Canary Islands to the Caribbean by sea in October? Is there any commercial boat? I'm thinking in moving there but I have 2 dogs, one of the survival of filaria, 12 years old, and I'm afraid that if I go by airplane she can die. Flying has many risks for dogs, and from Canary Islands it would take at...	There is at least one cruise ship that travels from The Canaries to the Carribean but like all the other cruise ships except QM2, they only allow service dogs.
Are sunflower seeds popular in North Indian food? I have an allergy for sunflower seeds. Are sunflower seeds popular in North Indian food, or is it safe for me to eat whatever is there? Just sunflower seeds. I am fine with sunflower oil. <Q> Are sunflower seeds popular in North Indian food? <S> No. <S> Sesame seed...	It's very important for my health that all food is completely free of sunflower seeds.
Safest ways to pay for a vacation rental? A friend and I want to book a house for Labor Day weekend and we found a place on Craigslist that looks pretty nice. I'm pretty well-traveled myself, but neither of us have rented out a house before. Before you all suggest sites like Airbnb or HomeAway, I've been to them and ot...	Try and speak with the advertiser on the phone, check the address of the property on Google street view and search details of the property online (search the property description, the advertiser's contact details, FB profile, property photos in Google Images).Just don't pay by bank transfer, or any way the payment cann...
Will 15 litre IKEA FÖRENKLA qualify as a personal item? I'm shopping for a new backpack. I like the features and especially the price of IKEA FÖRENKLA , and there are two versions: 903.135.63 — 11cm×28cm×39cm, for a total of 12 litres (12012cm³) or 3 gallons 303.292.08 — 11cm×28cm×48cm, for a total of 15 litres...	Instead of measuring racks, I think the intuitive measure is "will it fit under your seat", and if it looks like it will, you're golden.
Which miles rules apply in code share I am a Lufthansa Star Alliance Gold status member. I plan to fly to New Zealand next year, buyng a ticket from Air New Zealand. Part of the journey is operated by Singapore Airlines. Who determines the miles earned as per ticket class: Lufthansa, the programme I belong to, ( unli...	When it comes to putting miles into your account with Frequent Flyer Program X, it is always Frequent Flyer X's rules that count.
Do I need a Transit visa at Dublin Airport if my transit is through the same terminal of the airport? I hold a Canadian visa on an Indian passport. From India I will be arriving at Dublin on Ethiopian Airlines and after a 3 hrs 40 mins layover will catch WestJet Airlines to Canada from the same terminal at which I wi...	The airline doesn't stop you from boarding the flight to Dublin if you don't have a transit visa, but once in Dublin you need to have it.
Krakow to Warsaw by train - is it scenic? I'm travelling from Krakow to Warsaw in October. I have two options, the bus costs $5 and the train costs around $15. I'm ready to spend $10 more in case the route is scenic. But, is it scenic? <Q> I travelled the opposite direction by train (fast train) recently and while I di...	basically there would be no big difference between bus and train ride. For cheaper option preferably I would suggest a bus ride. Personally I would make my choice also based on duration of the journey and comfort. It goes through tight urbanized terrain, on second track pair there is a lot of suburban trains station.
Can two persons with same flight ticket apply for visa from different countries? My friend and I are going to visit Malaysia. I live in Germany and my friend lives in India. We have booked a common flight ticket from Delhi, India to Malaysia. QUESTION: Is it possible that I apply for Malaysian visa from Germany and...	Actually, it's generally preferable to apply from your country of residence. It's not only possible, it is required. If you were thinking of applying in India, one of the only situations in which you might be able to do so is if you are an Indian citizen.
Is there a way to travel from Canada to Japan that's cheaper than the most direct flight routes? I would like to travel from Montreal, Canada to Japan, but a plane ticket is expensive so I want to minimize travel costs. I like to explore and visit new places so alternative routes through unconventional means, multi-m...	While living in Calgary, I found it far cheaper to get to Japan via Los Angeles... You may want to consider a flight to a neighbouring city and take the train to Tokyo if that's your ultimate destination. Boat isn't really an option since it alone would be thousands of dollars if it existed.
Acceptance of Credit Cards in Japan I know that Japan is primarily a cash society but I've heard that they've become more accepting of credit cards lately. Question is 3 parts: How common is credit card acceptance in major cities? What cards are more accepted? When they are accepted, do they use the stripe or do t...	I had no major problems with MasterCard for larger purchases in department stores, although lots of smaller places would not accept anything other than cash. Japan is NOT a primarily a "cash-society", it's just that it costs a lot of money to make a contract with the credit-card company and every transition will cost ~...
Why do airlines seat people the way they do? Getting on a flight seems to be so inefficient. I can understand allowing first class on first and their platinum class/silverstar/etc members. They are loyal members and allowing the few individuals who meet this criteria on first seems fine since it is only a small group...	The airline has a vested financial interest in getting everyone on board and seated as quickly as possible, and, to a somewhat lesser extent, in a way that doesn't piss off the passengers.
Is it illegal to take a piece of the Berlin Wall? As a keepsake for my traveling in Germany, I would like to take a pebble from the Berlin Wall-is it illegal (or perhaps frowned upon) to do so? I'm aware that they sell (presumably fake) pieces in gift shops, however to me that would defeat the purpose. Moreover, I'm...	The gift shop at the Checkpoint Charlie / Berlin Wall museum sells small chunks of the wall in various forms (e.g. encased in plastic at the end of a bookmark) for reasonable prices, like a couple Euros (at least in 2005 when I was there).
Is it possible to walk from Stansted airport to the Holiday Inn Express at Stansted airport I have an early departure out of London Stansted airport (STN) coming up and was thinking to spend the previous night at an airport hotel. Sleeping in airports lists, among others, the Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Ai...	I have walked from Stansted Airport to "Premier Inn Stansted Airport" several times.
What does "hold bag" mean when traveling with easyJet? I will move to the Netherlands and am searching flights to select a price I can afford. I found easyJet and since I am moving permanently I will have plenty of stuff with me. I am booking: a standard bag (25 * 20 * 45) that I can have on the plane the bag of my...	As other have explained, "hold luggage" is another term for "checked-in luggage", and designates luggage that will go into the hold of the plane (which you check-in/
Mobile Data for Short Trip to Toronto, Canada I am an American planning a short trip (a long weekend) to Canada. I want to allow for using 2 Gig of data in the few days I am there (if you imagine that I am a photographer who wants to access maps and upload photos in real time you will be close to understanding my needs...	Theres a service that lets you rent mobile hot spots in Canada, RoamMobile might be up your alley if thats the case.
Will we be required to use a PIN associated with our credit cards in Central Europe? We are headed to Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic in a couple of weeks and heard we may be required to use a PIN along with our credit cards. Is this true? I don't even know what my PIN is! <Q> I work in the industry and theref...	And, as others said, some credit card readers may require a PIN to work.
Which is the NYC airport with the quickest customs operations? I'll be flying into NYC from London and I wonder which among the three area airports (JFK, LGA and EWR) is the quickest for custom operations. I generally fly through JFK but operations are often quite long and I've lost connections a couple of times. I...	Next quickest from the arrivals perspective is to fly from London (any airport) to Dublin, and connect there onto a flight to New York.
As a Canadian, what are appropriate gifts to bring when travelling to Europe? I live in Vancouver, Canada and will be travelling to London and Paris for several weeks in October. I will be using Airbnb and CouchSurfing. I would like to bring some small gifts for my hosts and any other people who are particularly helpfu...	Good places to go 'souvenir hunting' are the shops to museums and (National) parks.
Shortest wide-body route from Frankfurt What is the shortest passenger route served by wide-body aircraft (i.e. B747, B777, A330, A340, A380 etc.), preferably on daily basis, preferably by Lufthansa (but any airline flying from Frankfurt will work for me). The shortest one, I found, is FRA-IKA (Frankfurt-Teheran) dire...	To my knowledge the shortest wide body scheduled passenger service from Frankfurt is the British Airways flight BA0903 to London Heathrow which is operated by a Boeing 767.
Can a returning US citizen elect not to use the automated passport kiosks? I'm a US citizen. Every time I use the automated passport kiosks, regardless of the airport or who I'm travelling with, they always give me an X. This means I get to stand in yet another line and get all-but-waved-through when I eventually get...	Yes, they are most definitely optional, it’s in the CBP internal site: APC kiosks are only intended to facilitate processing entering the United States.
How to avoid re-stinking my freshly washed laundry when I only have one laundry bag? So you were smart enough to remember to take a nice big tough bin liner on your travels to carry your dirty clothes in to keep them separate from your clean clothes. Now it's laundry day. So just take that big bag of stinky clothes to...	I put dirty clothes in those ubiquitous plastic grocery bags. One for dirty laundry and one for the clean one. Of course, if your term "bin liner" means a plastic garbage bag then that might not work, as I use a nylon drawstring bag. They're usually made out of nylon , but I'm sure you can find cotton options as well. ...
What if my Filipina girlfriend is denied admission So my Filipina girlfriend wants to visit me in America and I know that that on a US B-2 Tourist Visa she can stay for a maximum of 6 months. Well, I want her here for approximately 5 months, but I am afraid that she may be denied admission into US even though I will b...	No, when a person is refused entry to a country, they do not get a refund on their ticket.
What is the cheapest regular-priced scheduled flight I can book and fly? What is the cheapest (regular priced, scheduled) flight anywhere in the world, that I can book and fly? To be a bit more specific: by regular priced I mean: no error fares (Allitalia once had a pricing glitch that even resulted in negative fl...	While not giving the cheapest flight in the world it is possible to find the cheapest flight from any given country to anywhere using skyscanner , however, you could go through all countries yourself. The Turkmen Airlines site does not list domestic fares, but according to this article (undated, alas), the regular fare...
How can I get the best deal from DeutscheBahn when travelling to other countries in Europe from Frankfurt? When I was in Frankfurt some time back, I was planning a budget weekend trip to European countries and for this I was trying to get a best deal for ICE trains out of DeutscheBahn. Out of all the typical options fo...	If you are from Europe, an interrail pass is the equivalent but cheaper version of the eurail pass for Europeans. There is no 'trick' to getting the best price, except the earlier you book the better price you get, but that is true with pretty much all travel booking.
Why am I not allowed to buy alcohol at the store after 11pm in Russia? While in Moscow, I went to the store around 11:30pm to buy some beer, and the cashier checked her watch and said no. Why am I not allowed to buy alcohol at the store after 11pm in Russia? <Q> It's a law that's designed to reduce public drunkenness ...	Either way, you can't buy beer after 11pm because it's against the law.
Best way to pay in Poland when I have Euros? I have both cash and credit card in Euros but Poland uses zloty. What's the best way to go around and buy things in Poland, exchanging Euro currency or paying with my debit card (Swedbank), or something else? <Q> By far the best way to pay is by credit card usually. <S> I...	It depends on how much your bank charges, but you may find that "foreign currency transaction fees" or similar on debit cards are quite prohibitive - credit cards are usually better, and some credit cards offer zero-fee exchange as an incentive to use them.
Can I go to Israel with a Jordanian visa on my UK passport? I travelled to Jordan on business with my UK passport and it was stamped on arrival. Will I have challenges later going to Israel or if I can go to Israel with the Jordanian stamp, will I have challenges returning to Jordan at a later date? <Q> The two signed ...	Yes , you can enter Israel or Jordan after visiting the other without problems.
How good is credit card acceptance in Czech Republic? For travelers in Czech Republic, how common is it to be able to pay using a card (Visa/Mastercard)? Can you pay for public transport tickets by card? Can you generally pay in restaurants by card? Is it possible to use non-standard cards, such as American Express o...	Major train stations all accept payment cards. Amex and diners are accepted rarely, especially at taxi, hotels or frequent tourist places. Discover was also accepted at a few stores, including an indulgent purchase of a tea set, for which the 0% conversion fee and 2% end-of-year rebate were appreciated.
Japan cheapest way to travel? Is carpool/ride share common in Japan? I will be travelling to Japan for 2 weeks and found train tickets little bit expensive. Usually i travel like a backpacker and always travel with a budget. I will be staying different cities in Japan and looking for a cheapest possible option to move ...	Japan buses would be really cheap, especially if you travel at night http://hitchwiki.org/en/Japan Ride sharing is not common, because driving is not the budget option in Japan if you're paying for it: road tolls are extremely high. Although the Japanese people are really friendly, they still might find it strange to s...
Can I buy two tickets for one person with Megabus London to Liverpool to occupy two seats for added comfort? I have to go from London to Liverpool, six hours journey, and I'm thinking of buying 2 tickets for me and 2 tickets for my girlfriend. The seats of the bus don't recline, so my idea is to buy 2 tickets and occup...	Yes , you can buy two tickets and then you will have the right to occupy two seats. just called Megabus to ask if I can buy two seats and use them myself and they said yes.
Can a double citizen with a Schengen residence permit enter the Schengen area on their second passport? I'm in possession of two passports: one that is tied to my Schengen residence permit (issued as a separate card) and one that the host country knows nothing about. The names in the two passports are the same. Is it p...	To answer this myself after trying it out: yes, it's possible without any issues.
Why do hotels often not allow you to swim after dark? I have seen many times, usually when the hotel swimming pool is an outdoor one (maybe that has something to do with it) that you are not allowed to swim outside certain hours (e.g. 10am to 8pm), even if there's physical access to the swimming pool. Why is that? <Q>...	It may be actuarially more risky to allow swimming in off-hours or in non-ideal conditions.
With Japan, do you literally need an onward ticket, to prove you'll be leaving? With most countries I have experience of, you do not literally need a return or onwards ticket, to prove you will be leaving. Example, USA, I've almost always arrived with just a one-way ticket; you state when you'll be leaving and that's ...	It helps if you have some kind of proof that you will leave the country before your visa expires.
Can I travel from Gare du Nord to Gare Montparnasse? (Paris) On Friday I'm going to Angers from Brussels. The train from Brussels, which is a Thalys, arrives in Paris Nord. 55 minutes later, the train to Anger, which is a TGV, departs from Gare Montparnasse. How can I travel the fastest way from Garde du Nord to Gar...	There is a direct metro line between Gare du Nord and Gare Montparnasse.
Do Macedonian citizens need visas to travel to Kyrgyzstan? I am Macedonian citizen to travel to Kyrgyzstan. Do I need a visa? <Q> Timatic says : Visa Issuance: <S> Visa required, except for Nationals of Macedonia (FYROM) can obtain a visa on arrival for a max. <S> stay of 1 month. <S> Fee: varies between USD 40.- a...	As a Macedonian passport holder, you are eligible for a visa on arrival, called a Facilitated Visa, according to the Embassy of the Krygyz Republic (in Canada and the USA).
How to do a web search in English in China without a VPN I've just got a humble smartphone with no fancy apps on a hotel wifi network in Canton, China. My search engine of choice seems to be unavailable for some reason. How can I search the web in English without it? baidu.com (a major Chinese search engine and also...	If it's something I think I might be able to search in Chinese then I use Baidu.
Tolerated amount of weight exceeding upper limit for hold luggage Recently, I was booked on a flight on EasyJet between two European capitals. I had a ticket allowing me for one bag of max 20 kg. However, when my bag was weighted at the check-in counter, it weighted 20.9 kg but (to my surprise) the lady at the counte...	Some rules of thumb, without being able to cite from anything, If you are on a business class ticket or have status with an airline, I would expect them to be more tolerant. The amount of exceedence that is acceptable varies. As a thumb rule, there is no extra tolerated amount of extra weight.
Do I need an ESTA if entering the US from Canada by train As a UK citizen, I will be flying to Vancouver (for which I will need an eTA) and then taking an AMTRAK train to Seattle. I will stay in Seattle for several days before returning to Vancouver and flying back to the UK. Do I need an ESTA for entering the US durin...	Travelers crossing from Canada into the U.S. on Amtrak Cascades trains AND are NOT U.S. or Canadian citizens nor have a valid visa, MUST have an approved ESTA, otherwise a paper form CBP I-94 will be required.
Does the term "leg" have a precise meaning in air-travel? Yesterday I was wondering about what the precise set of terminology surrounding direct and nonstop flights was. I found our previous question that covered those two main terms in detail. But I don't feel it covered every possibility with certain kinds of stops...	In general travel usage a "leg" is a transport section, for flights it would be one flight (take off to landing), for a land connection (train, bus) it would be from boarding until you disembark, for a cruise (or ferry) it would be port to port. The problem is the exact meaning can change with context .
Overstayed in the Philippines for years: How to go back to the US without paying a big fine? I'm a U.S. Citizen and I have been overstaying in the Philippines for 5 years. I want to go back to U.S what's the penalty? I don't have enough money to pay a big fine, is there a way to avoid that? <Q> As noted in one of the...	If you don't have people you can beg or borrow enough from, you should consult with the US embassy about the repatriation loan program * and other assistance they can offer, which can include a waiver or reduction in immigration overstay fees.
Is LifeStraw a silver bullet water purification solution for travelling in India? LifeStraw has a 0.2 micron filter. Since "most bacteria are 0.2 µm in diameter and 2-8 µm in length" ( source ), is it safe to drink water from any source using LifeStraw without boiling? (India in particular) Or should I better use wate...	The normal and quite cheap way in India and in other countries for getting water is always use packaged, unopened(!) bottled water.
Will traveling to Cuba reset my ESTA? Will I be allowed back into the US if I go from Canada to Chicago (26 September), back to Canada and then Canada to Cuba (29 October to 5 November) back to Canada and then Canada to New York (28th December to January 2nd)?Does Cuba reset the 90 day count? <Q> Short and bitter: No ...	When traveling to the U.S. with the approved ESTA, you may only stay for up to 90 days at a time - and there should be a reasonable amount of time between visits so that the CBP Officer does not think you are trying to live here.
Are there any issues with speaking Spanish as a tourist in Portugal? I'm about to go on a trip to Portugal, not knowing any Portuguese. I was planning to learn all the basics (yes, no, hello, goodbye, thank you, etc) but in a slightly more complicated situation it's useful to fall back to a different language. I have ...	With a good level of Spanish, you should get a good grasp of Portuguese, and nearly all Portuguese people we met seemed to understand Spanish.
Can I still travel to Sweden only with a national ID? I am going to Sweden for a week, taking this route: Greece ->(flight)-> Austria ->(flight)-> Denmark ->(train)-> Sweden I read on a news site that Sweden has issues with Schengen and would probably stop accepting travelers without passport. Since Greece, Austria ...	Yes As long as Sweden is in the EU it should be possible to visit it with only a national ID.
How to switch from Resident visa to Tourist visa status in the Schengen area? I have a 1-year residence permit from one Schengen country that is now expiring. Upon its expiration, I would like to get my 90/180 days validity as a tourist to stay, or return here as soon as possible. I understand that the tourist short-s...	There is nothing explicitly stated in the rules governing the switch from EEA resident to Schengen tourist except that you need to have a passport that allows for visa-free entry.
What is "Sprinter" in the Netherlands? I am trying to avoid construction traffic on Friday morning drive and found a route marked "Sprinter". What does sprinter mean / imply in the Netherlands? Is it a bus? Is it not for driving? <Q> The alternative are the 'Intercity' services that only stop at limited stations. ...	'Sprinter' is the name for the train service that stops at each station.
Visit visa to Saudi Arabia My father (a Yemeni citizen) is resident in Saudi Arabia with a long-term working visa (iqama). I have a Swedish travelling document and would like to visit my father in Saudi Arabia. According to Wikitravel : Tourist visas, previously available for groups of at least four on guided tours,...	Depending on what category of visa your dad has, he can apply for a visit visa for you.
Is there an alternative to hostelworld? Hostelworld is currently the dominating system to book hostels in the world.There used to be hostelbookers but it was bought and now both sites resemble the same. Not to say that the website isn't good but I often used both to search different offers and double check information...	Another major network is HostelsClub.com, which also owns HostelsCentral.com, and claims to have over 30,000 "affordable accomodations" in its database.
Is it a problem for wrong gender on flight tickets? I just booked a flight ticket on AirAsia for my friend and filled out the wrong gender carelessly. Is it a problem? I didn't find their customer service phone numbers on AirAsia . <Q> You can change it for free <S> According to this tweet exchange <S> the air...	I faced gender problem at the time of web checkin at AirAsia flight, it was showing male, after talking to customer care this was solved.
Payment with only Master debit Card for car rental at Hertz LAX office? Terms of payment on hertz.co.uk website are bit confusing with information regarding payment with debit cards. I reserved wanted a car with option 'Pay Later' and I tried to call the LAX Hertz office by telephone to clarify this — nobody answers t...	Yes, you can reserve and pay for a car with a Debit card from the major agencies.
In US museums, why are backpacks only allowed to be carried on one shoulder? Many US museums permit backpacks only when they are carried on one shoulder. Here are some examples: Philadelphia Museum of Art : Backpacks and large bags must be checked. Smaller bags may be carried on one shoulder or handheld. The Nels...	Because if your bag is large enough to be only carried on your back (i.e. you cannot carry it on one shoulder), you'll much more likely to bump into, and do some damage to objects/sculptures/other people while turning around. Smaller backpacks and bags are permitted, at the discretion of the museum’s security officers,...
Luggage storage / luggage check details at Vancouver, BC train station I will likely be taking a train trip soon from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA, and I'd like to know some details about the luggage storage facilities at the Vancouver train station: Is there luggage storage available? How much is it (e.g. for a sui...	Checked baggage is useless for luggage storage when taking a USA-bound train.
What's the longest scheduled flight one can take within the EU? Not counting Special member state territories what's the longest scheduled flight one can take starting and ending in an EU airport? <Q> Air Berlin flight from Düsseldorf to Düsseldorf is a 12 hour sightseeing flight covering a distance of 9780 km. <A> ...	Helsinki to Lisbon on Finnair (Flight TAP Portugal 791) takes 4h55m and spans just over 3350 kilometers .
International-to-US connection in Vancouver in 40 minutes, possible? I'll be transiting Vancouver tomorrow, arriving on an international flight and continuing to the US (meaning I'll clear US customs in YVR). Transit time was originally scheduled to be 1:10, which i already found pretty tight -- but as of now, my fligh...	I don't think it is possible.

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