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How to get visas for Cambodia and Laos? I am a Pakistani national and I have valid tourist visas for Thailand and Malaysia. I am also planning to visit Cambodia and Laos, but neither country has an embassy or consulate in my country. I am not sure if I need visas and, if I do, whether I can apply online for both Cambo...	Further since you have a valid visa from Thailand, you can apply for a Cambodian visa from The Royal Embassy of Cambodia in Thailand.
Countries with solely international trains All trains in Liechtenstein are international (in fact, they all serve at least three countries). Are there any other countries with regular passenger train services where all trains are international? <Q> Monaco - Monte-Carlo is the only railway station in the Principality o...	Monaco (another European city-state) has only one train station . It appears that all trains go from Addis Ababa to Djibouti City, so all trains in both countries are effectively international trains.
Any other season apart from low, high, off and shoulder season? I just came to know about shoulder season/shoulder period. Apparently, it is the time between low and high season so rates for hotels/hostels/sight-seeing everything would be middling. Are all the four parts/season enough to figure out travel plans or are ...	There are also holiday seasons and event seasons.
Should I book a two way flight instead of one way although I don't know when I will return? I am flying Germany->Singapore in April of 2017. I will be staying until September or October. I don't know the exact return date yet and probably won't know until July/August. Should I only buy a one way ticket for now or woul...	Buying two one-way tickets is also possible but often cost more than a single return ticket.
How to make sure that you get off at the correct bus stop in Thailand? I find it extremely difficult to get off at the correct bus stop in Thailand, mainly for the reasons as: The bus stop usually doesn't have a recognizable sign on which stop it is. Thai characters and its words are pretty hard to make out within j...	Identify landmarks on the route. Write the following phrase in Thai script on a piece of paper: " Please tell me when when we reach < insert destination > " Then show this piece of paper to the conductor/driver when paying your fare. If early in your journey you can make contact with someone it is often possible to get...
What's the right answer to "Check, Savings or Credit" for an overseas card in Australia? A few days ago, rather jetlagged, I was very stumped when the person serving me in a cafe at the airport asked "Cheque, Savings or Credit" when I handed over my (overseas / foreign card) to pay for a much-needed coffee. It actually...	So when you use your debit card abroad you generally want it to be treated as a credit card.
Can cheese in hand luggage be mistaken for plastic explosive? I'm planning to travel with hand luggage only from Portugal to Austria. I want to bring a Portuguese cheese ( queijo da Serra ) with me. The cheese has a semi-hard skin, is creamy inside and is wrapped in paper. I packed it in a plastic box to avoid it getti...	It's possible that your cheese could be mistaken as a security hazard.
Who is officially responsible for rebooking a missed connection? Let's say I have 2 connecting flights, first operated by airline A, second operated by airline B, on a ticket issued by airline C, booked on a booking site D. Who is responsible for rebooking and getting me to the final destination if the first flight is ...	Airline A is 100% responsible for arranging the re-route.
How to deal with pre-travel insomnia? I will be flying to Bangkok in a couple of weeks and for the fourth night in a row not getting any sleep (3-5 hours). This is affecting my performance now, especially at work (programmer). EDIT: I wouldn't say that I am afraid of dying more than usual. I never had problems with ...	Sleeping pills may be an option. Travel can be very stress inducing.
Is it possible to use the Dubai Transit Hotel when not Transiting? There is apparently a Dubai Transit Hotel at DXB Airport which is designed for transiting passengers in that these are small rooms rentable by the hour. This sounds like what I need, only I will not be transiting. My international flight arrives at...	It is possible, because there are no security checks for incoming passengers to get to the transit hall.
Does a Ghana citizen need $3000 in hand to travel to the USA? I have met a girl online and wish to bring her to the USA. We have talked on the phone and via video chat. All documents are in order but they say she needs $3,000 (USD) in hand to travel. Is this true? <Q> No, this is a well-known scam . <S> It is absolu...	This has scam written all over it.
Can I drive with a European driver's license in California? I am planning to visit California for a month on a tourist visa. I have a European driver's licence and I would like to rent a car when I get to California. Will I be able to rent a car with my licence and will there be any extra cost because of my European l...	An acceptable, valid driver's license issued from your country of residence must be presented at the time of rental.
What documents besides my passport and visa do I need to enter the US? My parents will be visiting the USA on a B2 visa. Before coming to the US, they will be staying at my sister's place in London for a month. My parents already hold a valid visa for both the UK and USA, applied and stamped in India. Do my parents n...	No, their passport and blue customs form they get on the plane is all they need.
Can I reapply for an ESTA if I've been previously deported/removed from the US? In 2011 I visited my cousin in USA and stayed for a period of 3 months. While there, I was helping him and travelling a bit. So he gave me some money for recreational purposes. Then I returned again and the officer called my cousin. He tol...	According to the US Customs and Border Protection website, your ESTA application is unlikely to be successful if you were " previously denied a visa, or previously refused entry to the United States, or previously removed from the U.S.
Having overstayed in the US and now wanting to go back to India, will there by any problem at US Immigration? I overstayed in the US, and now I want to go back to my home country (India) after three years. Will there be a problem with US Immigration while departing? <Q> You will not have any issues when leaving the US...	The US doesn't have physical immigration when you are leaving the country - it's all done electronically.
Are there tours that let you touch Stonehenge? I am planning to go to the Stonehenge over the next year, and I have done research and plenty of tours let you go inside the inner ring if you book ahead, for example . Is it still possible to put a hand on the stones? This has always been a life long dream of mine, and...	There is a Special Access Tour , which brings you closer to Stonehenge than the general public.
JFK by Public transportation The map indicates there are two routes from Manhattan to JFK: E-Train to Jamaica Center, then transfer to AirTrain to JFK A-Train to to Howard Beach, then transfer to AirTrain to JFK My reading indicated that when coming from the east side of Central Park (UES) to take the first rout...	The E train tends to be faster in my experience. * Ride the AirTrain to your terminal.
Is a British citizen who is also a Canadian PR for < 3 years eligible for either NEXUS or Global Entry? My background: UK citizen, Canadian Permanent Resident. I applied for Global Entry via the UK Government website but upon proceeding with the application I was told I am ineligible as a landed immigrant of Canada 1...	I think you can apply for NEXUS, though the requirements are ambiguous.
What can be done with hand-luggage for which no cabin space is left? On a recent inner-European flight that was almost or completely booked, many of the passengers brought the typical trolley suitcases that are increasingly used as hand luggage, presumably (based upon visual judgement) within allowable size limits as h...	If there is indeed no room, any item you have that does not fit under the seat in front of you must be checked or you must deboard the aircraft with all of your belongings.
Is it possible to travel between India and China by rail? India and China both have extensive national rail networks. Is it possible to travel by train/rail between India and China? I have found several articles (e.g. at The Hindu and at India Today ) discussing the possibility of an India-China link, which leads me...	As of now there's no rail route available between India & China.
Is there any easy and cheap way to obtain an invitation to any Schengen zone country? How do I obtain a Schengen invitation? I don't knowe anyone living there but all I want to do is travel. I have a clean passport by which I mean I have never visited any country. <Q> How do I get Schengen invitation? <S> First of...	Since you have already mentioned that you don't know anyone there, it means you don't really need an invitation letter for Schengen visas.
May I take maté (dried form) on an aircraft and may I drink some while on board? I'm from Argentina, and I'm not sure if one can board a commercial flight with mate ("tea"). It's a beverage you prepare by filling a recipient with the dried grass ("yerba mate") with hot water, and drink it from there with a straw-ish....	I have heard that people have carried the dried product on board without issue (both in hand luggage and hold luggage, I think) and see no reason why they should not be able to.
Are hand/insole warmers readily available in the airport/local markets in Amsterdam and Trondheim? I have traveled to South Korea before and these hand/insole warmer packets could be bought at a cheap price in convenience stores and markets. I was wondering if it would be the same in Amsterdam and Trondheim? They look...	Hands, insole and body warmers are readily available (and reasonably cheap, although I have no idea how much they cost in South Korea by comparison) from camping/outdoors/sports shops in the Netherlands, including Bever and Decathlon (which both have a presence in Amsterdam and elsewhere in the country).
Credit card name mismatch because of long name I recently got my first credit card. Now I want to buy a flight ticket. As far as I know airline may want to check my credit card at the airport. Here is my problem. My passport name: Seyedmajid Azimi Gehraz First word is the first name and remaining is the last name. Si...	As long as the characters on the card line up with the name on the passport, you will be good to go.
Is cheek kissing appropriate when being introduced to a woman in Latin America? In Southern Europe it is common to give two kisses (one in each cheek) when being introduced to a woman. So when woman A meets person B (no matter if B is a he or a she), they will kiss in almost all circumstances: professional, social. I ...	In social situations, even if you were just introduced, women or a man and women will cheek kiss. In Southern Europe air kissing, or cheek kissing, in a professional circumstance is highly discouraged and should not be done prior a meeting or an interview.
How can I choose a good destination to see whales, especially blue and humpback, preferably from a boat? I am very intrigued by whales. I want see them in their habitat not locked up somewhere in a cage or a facility. I read that you can watch whales in Antarctica in the months of November to February. But that expedit...	Whale watching is possible in many spots around Australia as well.
Which is the largest train in terms of passengers? I wondered which passenger train has the largest capacity while travelling in a busy double decker double traction Ouigo train (low cost French high speed train), which according to Wikipedia offer 1260 seats. I guess you can get different answers for inter city trai...	For The Netherlands there is evidence of a driven combination for 1411 seats for passengers, found on the forum of the Dutch Railways .
Who has liability for a car accident in Germany and how to claim on insurance? A week ago I was traveling in Germany by car on an autobahn, There was no one on the road so I was in the correct lane like the law says and I was not speeding (nearly 120km/h in a no speed limit zone). Suddenly a small light appears on the ...	Report it to your insurance exactly as you remember the incident happening - your insurance will battle it out with the other party as to who has ultimate liability and who is at fault, there is basically very little for you to do in that area.
Hotel early arrival for another guest I made a hotel reservation through Expedia under my name for two people but my friend will arrive one day before me. The duration is 8-14. I'm arriving on the 9th, my friend is arriving on the 8th. So can he check in? <Q> Depending on the Hotel, this may or may not be a problem. ...	In many cases, you can complete in advance a credit card authorization form provided by the hotel, to be carried by your friend, which the hotel will accept as proof. I would contact the hotel in advance to ask about their procedures; ideally get a response in writing.
What are the requirements for Russian citizens to leave Russia? If they already have the documentation, visa, passport and air tickets, can they be stopped at the Moscow airport by their own Customs agents and be made to show proof of funds before being allowed to board? <Q> There is no exit visa required to leave Russ...	Absence of funds is not a valid reason to temporarily limit the right to get out of the RF, and even if it was, it is not checked by the customs.
Dual US/NL citizen traveling to Edinburgh and Copenhagen I am planning on traveling from Boston to Edinburgh early this March and then on to Copenhagen some days later. If it is relevant anywhere, I am a US/NL dual citizen. This is my first travel to either of these locations, and indeed my first travel to a European d...	As for the trip from the US to Europe, any international airline should be fine.
What does this traffic sign with a crossed-out black octagon mean? I came across an unusual traffic sign (in what appears to be a stock photo), having a black octagon with a red crossed out circle: What does this sign mean, and where is it from? Edit not from OP Link ( http://jameslano.squarespace.com/prints/6ix )...	it's difficult to be sure, but this actually appears to be a Canadian "No Stopping" sign, which would be placed along the side of the road to imply that you can not stop (or park) along that part of the road.
Connecting flight cancellation and baggage claim I have an Air India (round trip) flight from Chicago (ORD) to New Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata (CCU). However, due to some emergency I have to be in Delhi for a couple of days on my way to Kolkata. As a result I am planning not to take the connecting flight from New Delhi (DEL...	If you want to keep it, you must work with the airline and change the booking (and accept the fees).
Is there a cheap season to rent a car Florida to New York? I have rented cars to transit between NY / FL. Sometimes the rate is reasonable ($20 per day), other times they want $250. As I understand it, the rate is lower if you are moving the car to a place where cars are needed or relieving the source of too many car...	It will depend on the specific car company and city in Florida but late spring seems to be when many good one-way deals out of Florida pop up as the tourist season dies down and the cars presumably brought in for all the tourists flying down are redistributed to other areas with higher summer rental car demand.
Booking with Czech Airlines but getting on SmartWings flight, any consequences? I've recently booked a flight with Czech Airlines in order to get a somewhat less "low cost" experience (meal on board, luggage included and so on). After hearing several stories about flights by Czech Airlines being merged with SmartWings ...	If you don't want to fly with Smartwings because the maintenance of the planes or the safety record of the airline is worse, you should at least write an email to Czech airlines that you won't fly with them anymore until they publicly announce to refrain from putting their passengers into Smartwings planes.
In which countries is Russian useful for anglophone tourists? Related questions: As a native English speaker, which two further languages would give me the most travel utility worldwide? (Russian is mentioned in one sentence in the accepted answer), What language to use in Georgia (the country)? Is English widely sp...	For an English-speaking person, Russian is extremely useful in every former member of the Soviet Union, with the possible exception of the Baltic countries where English knowledge is not so bad .
Is there a book (learner-friendly) of "the rules of the road" for France? In Ontario there's a "Ontario Driver's Handbook" which basically summarizes all the important laws associated with driving in Ontario: what the road signs mean, stopping for street-cars and school buses, turning right on a red light, etc. etc. Pe...	The corpus of French legislative and regulatory texts governing roads is the Code de la route , however the name is also used more widely, especially to refer to pedagogical materials similar to the one you describe.
What Exactly Is Minimum Connection Time? Is there an official definition of Minimum Connection Time ? Is it the minimum time it takes to make the connection? As in, is that the time it takes for the first one off the plane to be the last one in on the next plane? Or is it the minimum time it takes for anyone on an ar...	This is determined by the airline and can be different between airports.
Where to get offline maps for Cairo? I am about to travel to Cairo. Usually when I tour somewhere I have offline Google maps downloaded on my phone and I mark all places to be visited. Is there a convenient alternative for a city like Cairo for which offline maps are not available? <Q> There is a large number of apps ...	The bottom line is: look for an app based on OpenStreetMap that allows downloading areas. My favourite app for exactly this purpose is Maps.me . While Google Maps may not provide offline maps for this area, OpenStreetMap has mapped Cairo pretty well.
Am I better off using French in Brussels, or should I stick to English? I'm a native English speaker, with tolerable French (ie, it's pretty good for an Englishman, though not great by continental European standards). I've tried to speak French in Belgium before, and sometimes it's been well-received, and sometimes it...	Brussels is officially bilingual (Dutch-French), but in reality French is the dominant language.
Indian passport with less than 6 months validity I am an Indian citizen residing in USA and I will be traveling to India in March 2017. My Indian passport will have five and a half months validity when I come back to USA after my India trip. My green card is valid till 2021. Will I have any issues with Immigration in...	As long as you have an unexpired green card , you will not be denied entry into the United States after your trip, even if your passport is expired .
How to manage Hahn Air bookings? Expedia sold me a Hahn Air flight operated by VietJet. They gave a ticket number and a confirmation code, as is done with other airlines. I would like to manage by booking and select seats, plus perhaps buy luggage allowance but I cannot find where to do it. A Google search for Hahn Ai...	One has to write to them directly via email at service@hahnair.com.
Getting around in Thailand without knowing Thai I'm going to Thailand in a few days and am wondering if it is possible to get around without knowing any Thai. Maybe I was a bit naive not to think about this in advance, but do you have any tips, helpers or other things that can help me not getting completely lost? I alr...	Thai people who work in the tourist industry, including hotels, tours, travel agencies, restaurants can speak English fairly decently. The vast majority of the time, you'll be fine. If you link up with backpackers, I'm sure one of them will be able to point you out in the right direction.
I was fingerprinted in Düsseldorf on exit. Am I under scrutiny? I have a 1-year multiple entry Schengen visa 90/180 issued by Italy. Out of five trips, I used it twice to enter Italy. The other three times, I entered Germany but stayed once in Luxembourg and twice in Holland. I arrived and departed from Germany bec...	You've made several trips to the Schengen area using a multiple-entry visa, and when you most recently left, German officials gave you extra scrutiny.
Bringing more than 200 cigarettes from India to UK I smoke an Indian brand which is extremely hard to find in UK. I really don't want to do any shady thing but I went through HMRC website and still couldn't figure out how much it will cost me if I declare the extra packs at customs or if the cost will outweigh the hass...	The UK tobacco excise duty at the time of writing is 16.5% of the retail price plus £196.42 per thousand cigarettes the latter of which is pro rata, so If it were me, I'd just bring 200 (or fewer) cigarettes, confidently walk through the green channel, and then look harder to see if I could find somewhere in the UK tha...
Business or tourist visa I have a business plan for which I want to go and meet businesses in the Schengen region. I can get invite letters from these companies, won't be much of a problem. However, my business has been just set up (less than a week since registration) and I am still employed with a company in India. W...	The only reason you would show your new business documents is when you are fully employed there and are using that to show compelling ties.
Schengen tourist visa for a Japanese national I've a Japanese friend coming to the European Union, land in the UK and depart back to Japan from The Netherlands with flights from UK to Portugal and from Portugal to The Netherlands. I know that Japanese nationals can request a tourist visa on landing but I do not know h...	Japanese tourists don't need a visa for either the U.K. or the Schengen Area.
Delayed plane: Why is the delay on the departure time larger than the the delay on the arrival time? My plane got delayed, and I noticed that the delay on the departure time was larger than the the delay on the arrival time. How come? Is that a strategy that airlines use to reduce the amount of complaints among the p...	Airlines can adjust speed to a small extent , which helps make up a delay a little bit at the cost of fuel, and winds and route play a significant role in determining how long the flight will take.
Using Nexus card while my U.S. passport is being renewed? Can I use my Nexus card to enter the U.S. from Canada while my U.S. passport is not in my possession because it's being renewed? <Q> U.S. citizens entering the United States by land or sea are required to present a valid WHTI-compliant document, which include: ...	Yes, you can, according to the Customs and Border Patrol information on what documents are needed for US citizens to enter the US : Land or Sea Travel :
Is possible to travel within India via Air with an International Driver's License? My Indian Passport renewal application is currently processing I want to travel from Lucknow to Bengaluru for a few days while my passport application is being processed. I do not have any other Indian Government issued identification as...	The valid photo identification documents allowed are: Valid Passport / Driving License / Election Voter Card / PAN Card Photo Identity cards issued by Government, Public and reputed Private sector organizations / Photo Credit Card. I think yes (for Canadian Driver's Licence rather than just International Driving permit...
UK visa refused due to lack of ties... how to reapply? I applied for a Visit visa and which in my my savings bank account i had Gh2700 cedis equivalent to 509.34 pounds which i also presented evidence of source of fund monies i receive from family and friends. My question is was my bank account savings money insufficie...	It depends on the financial and social situation of your family.
Is it normal practice to tip an Uber driver in London? I've never used Uber in London and will need to transfer from LHR to SW1. Is it customary to tip the Uber driver? <Q> I will interpret your question as "is it normal practice to tip an Uber driver in London?"---otherwise <S> it would be off topic as opinion-based. ...	It is also not expected to tip other kinds of taxi drivers in London, except that you might round up to the nearest convenient change if paying in cash. The simple answer is NO.
Can minors apply for a visa on their own to travel to South Korea for a K-Pop training program? Does a minor need their parents' permission to apply for a visa and to travel unaccompanied to another country? I am a 15-year-old Tunisian and want to attend a K-Pop training program in South Korea. <Q> Regardless of the v...	The official visa page of the South Korean embassy in Tunisia doesn't mention such a restriction , however it's likely that they will ask you for a signed permission from your parents as it's standard policy of most consulates worldwide.
Can I negotiate missing the last connecting flight on a journey with an airline and still use the return ticket? I'm about to buy a flight: Denver -> Chicago -> Helsinki -> Stockholm, with return journey being Stockholm -> Helsinki -> Miami -> Denver. I would like to explore Finland as well as other countries in Scand...	It is possible that a reasonably flexible airline would work with you and at least waive a change fee if you had a very good reason (car accident on the way to the airport, hospitalization, etc... with proof), but this is more of a customer service accommodation than something you can rely on, and it would not apply in...
How to find accommodation that is not listed in booking websites? I recently did a couple of travels where by accident I found unlisted hotels. Basically I found them on place. I was curious and googled them. These were small places, mostly known by locals I assume, that I was not able to find in booking websites. Even...	If you have a good travel agent, you may ask him/her if they know hotels where you are going.
Returning US Citizen lost passport in Canada Three of us entered Canada yesterday for a 5 night stay, and obviously showed passports to Canadian immigration. One of the three (not me!) lost their passport on day 2 (Wednesday). Do we need to leave him in Canada, or is there something we should do? <Q> Since this is a ...	As an honest Canadian (is there another kind), if I found a Passport I would most likely turn it over to the local police or RCMP, unless there was a local US consular office or US Consulate.
Are dual nationals (non-US citizens) also affected by President Trump's ban on Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen? I am travelling to Australia from Canada in May and I have to take connecting flights to get back to Canada. I stop in Auckland and San Fransisco. I am a Canadian citizen born in Canada howe...	Dual nationals of the United Kingdom and one of these countries are exempt from the Executive Order when travelling on a valid United Kingdom passport and U.S. visa.
Is American Express widely accepted in UK? I'm travelling to Wales (Snowdonia) and England (Cotswolds) this year and have no other credit card than an AMEX. I know that for example in eastern europe, the AMEX is not widely accepted. How about UK? Will I have problems using the AMEX there for everyday use compared to ...	When I lived in York, a city in the north of England, it was essentially only restaurants who accepted amex, except for chain stores. In my daily routine of the pubs, supermarkets, restaurants, coffee shops, and the local yoga club that I frequent, I find they are all very happy to accept Amex.
Is it possible to add another passenger when reserving for my round trip ticket, so we can get adjacent seats? I am planning to go back home. The thing is, I am going home alone, but will be returning with my daughter. Is it possible to get a ticket with one departing, and two return? So we can get seats next to one a...	With most airlines you can reserve seats, sometimes for a fee, well in advance of a flight - so just reserve yours and you daughter's at the same time.
Madrid Airport Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 Connection Is anyone familiar with Madrid Airport enough to tell me: if I land from Barcelona in Terminal 2, then need to walk to Terminal 1 to catch a connecting flight to JFK - will I have to go through Security to pass from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1? I only have 1.5 hr connec...	You will have to clear security AND immigration at T1.
Indian e-visa: Is all I need a print out of the email? I recently applied for the Indian e-visa. On the website it said that they would send me the e-visa by email on approval. I received an email approving my application. Do I only need to print out this email? It looks pretty informal for me. Because it said by ...	Yes, this is the document you need.
Can I call the flight attendant "Sir/Ma'am" to get his/her attention? During an 8-hour flight in Business class, I called the flight attendant "Ma'am" to get her attention. My husband then told me that I should not have called her "Ma'am" since I am the "the ma'am" (the customer). Is he right? <Q> What you said was fin...	Ma'am is not an entitlement, it is a polite way to address any adult female.
If I travel from Vancouver, Canada to Los Angeles, USA and back, how many times will my passport be stamped and when? I normally fly from Bellingham International Airport, USA (BLI) because I want to keep my passport pages blank. <Q> There's no way to tell. <S> Both the CBP and CBSA fully have the authority to stamp ev...	Land crossings, especially in a car tends to have less stamps than air. Based on my experience (also a Canadian passport), US Homeland Security stamp in YVR (pre-clearance) and that's it.
What's the price of the lockers in Tbilisi, Georgia main train station? How much do the lockers costs on a 24h basis? <Q> Unfortunately not likely the current price but may be of interest. <S> From Greg R on TripAdvisor : 4. <S> Re: Coin locker or left luggage in Tbilisi anywhere 29 July 2013, 19:30 <S> I use...	Yes, the one in Tbilisi charges 4 lari per bag, for 24 hours I think.
Is there any site which shows historical air ticket prices between two pairs of places? I am planning to fly either PUNE - YUL or BOM - YUL with a layover somewhere in Europe. I want to know if there is some site which gives some idea of the historical prices of tickets between these. I do understand that historical pr...	FlightAware currently displays the last year of data.
What fee does Lufthansa charge for taking a later flight due to missing the check-in deadline? Next month I will be transferring through Frankfurt airport on separate tickets and there's a small chance I will miss the check-in deadline. In that scenario, what penalty would Lufthansa charge me to take a later flight? ...	Worst case they could consider you a no show, cancel your booking and force you to buy a new ticket.
Indian passport threading coming off My Indian passport threading is coming off i.e. the cover of the passport is coming off, there are only 2 threads remaining. Will it be a problem at the airport when going abroad ? Also anyone who has experience of getting a replacement passport fairly quick ? Because I need to ge...	However, India recognises two types of passport damage and yours is the less serious one so your passport is eligible for the Tatkaal scheme for replacement.
How are the suffixes of railway platforms determined? I have always wondered how the suffixes of railway platforms are determined. With the suffix, I mean the part after the track number. For example, platform 8a, its suffix is (a). I've heard that, in the Netherlands, the platform closest to Amsterdam is given the ...	In the UK it seems to be allocated arbitrarily.
European citizen visiting Cuba while in US? I may be visiting the US soon for both work (conference) and leisure (sight-seeing) but was wondering whether it is possible to pay a visit to Cuba, as I see that direct commercial flights have been restarted. From what I can tell, it is still not permitted for US citizens to...	Legally speaking, you are not permitted to travel to Cuba from the United States for touristic purposes . There are several direct flights from USA cities to Havana (I just checked a few minutes ago) and there are flights available.
How to remove my passport from a blacklist in Indian Immigration? I'm a citizen of Sri Lanka. I visited India on a tourist visa in 2007. I didn't overstay and didn't have any issues when coming back. But when I applied for a visa in 2012 for business a visit I was granted the visa but was deported at Chennai airport, b...	Contact/visit the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka and speak to them about the issue.
Where do I find this building in Tbilisi, Georgia? I'm looking for this place in Tbilisi. Does anyone recognise this and can point me to the right way? <Q> This is the Kalantarov's house from the early 20th century. <S> The exact address is 27 Lado Asatiani Street , in the Sololaki district, just under Sololaki mou...	A walk along the Asatiani street in Sololaki will lead you to the house of merchant Kalantarov, which was built in the pseudo Mauritanian eastern style.
Does the UK still issue visa refusal stamps in passports? I was refused a visa in 2015 and received the letter with the explanation for the refusal and code etc, however there is no stamp in my passport showing I was refused. In years gone by (admittedly many years ago) a refusal was also indicated on one of the last p...	From what I understand they do not issue a refusal stamp, all refusals are now done in digital form.
I washed and dried my passport by mistake, do I need a new one? Around two years ago I washed and dried my passport by mistake at the laundry room. My ID, my old US student visa and my stamps from european countries are still readable but the pages are not "flat" anymore and the front cover is kind of erasing (some par...	If your passport has been significantly damaged, especially the book cover or the page displaying your personal data and photo, you will need to apply for a new passport. As long as the US visa in your old passport is still in good shape, you should encounter no problems.
Eurail Two country Pass - Is it valid for travel within city transport? I want to know whether the "Eurail Two Country Pass" would allow to travel within the city using any internal trains? For an example if I buy a Two Country Eurail Pass for France - Switzerland, would I be able to Travel 'within' Paris and Zurich s...	For Zurich, Eurail states that the pass is valid on the train link from the airport to the city, and several secondary sources claim that it's valid on all S-Bahn trains.
My friend lost her HKSAR passport, how can she return to HK from Chile, via the US or transiting elsewhere? We are in an urgent situation. My friend is visiting Santiago, Chile, but she lost her HKSAR passport; she will get a temporary document from the China Embassy at Chile (probably a Chinese citizen passport). She ...	Lost passport aside, HKSAR passport holders are not eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, so your friend would need some type of US visa (most probably a B1/B2, or a C visa).
Can a mixed-Muslim unmarried couple share hotel rooms in Indonesia? I am a muslima with Moroccan passport, and my boyfriend is European. Do you think that we might have problems sharing a room in Indonesia? We do not plan on going to Aceh. We will mostly go to Yogjakarta, Borneo, Gili Islands and Bali. What kind o...	There are many mixed religion couple in Indonesia. Bali is out of question, it is the only big Indonesian island to notbe Muslim, so they never make troubles there. The easiest solution, if neither of you has any objection to doing so , is faking both a marriage and a shared religion. So, when it's about touristic area...
Airbnb and justify of expenses For EuroCG 17 conference, I will be travelling to Sweden and I am thinking of Airbnb. However, the trip is going to be paid by the Special Account of National Funds , thus I need a invoice (τιμολόγιο) to justify my stay. Does a typical Airbnb stay (in general or Sweden, I think it wil...	You will not receive an invoice, only a receipt proving you paid, after you pay.
Does being the spouse of a US citizen help a non-EU citizen obtain a Schengen visa? I am a US citizen and a resident of Thailand. My Thai wife and I are planning on travelling to France for three weeks for our honeymoon. We just held the social wedding ceremony, but haven't applied for our marriage certificate with the...	The fact that she is married to an American (who has visa free entry to Schengen states) has no effect on her Schengen visa application.
Applying for Turkish visa after refused once I am a Bangladesh National. I applied for a Turkey tourist visa in 2014 from Bangladesh, but the application was not successful. The embassy didn't explain anything, but I think my passport was almost blank so they didn't think me genuine. Another reason might be that I had ...	Your visa application was probably given to someone initially who is only allowed to handle the simplest cases, and that person passed it on to someone with more authority in Turkey, not in the UK.
Handling talkative neighbors when travelling I'm travelling a lot around Brazil now, spending many hours in buses and planes every weekend. Sometimes I like to spend this time reading a book, listening to music or just looking out of the window. The problem I experience especially here is that a lot is Brazilians are ...	People in Brazil are indeed very friendly, but they'll understand that as a sign not to start a conversation.
Esbit tablet in planes For my camp stove, I usually use Esbit Tablets (solid fuel) when I go backpacking into the wild. Now I want to fly from Germany (Duesseldorf) to Scotland (Glasgow) probably with EuroWings. Since there are not very many stores selling these tablets, and so I don't have to take lots of time getting...	EU air travel regulations forbid it under 'inflammable items.
Rebooking same hotel for cheaper price - ethical? I've booked a standard room in a hotel with booking.com for early March a month in advance for the price of X. This booking is cancellation free until my arrival. Today I've noticed that the very same room is available for those dates 15% cheaper, and that for X I could...	As a customer you have every right to play the same game!
Does declining housekeeping deny housekeepers of their income? Whenever I stay in US hotels I typically decline housekeeping, as I don't want to cause them to have to do extra unnecessary work. But today I wonder whether by denying them the opportunity to clean the room I am also denying them income for cleaning that r...	The exact details for a US hotel are going to depend whether housekeepers are paid by the hour or per-room, whether the property is unionized and what terms the union contract requires, whether housekeepers are hotel employees or outsourced, and other particulars a guest has no real way of knowing.
Shortest transatlantic flight from Europe to somewhere, so that continental US can be reached by land (with possible ferry) I am trying to find a route from Helsinki, Finland to Washington, DC, USA so that the air time is minimized, as the person travelling is afraid of an air travel. Assume, visas are not a problem. ...	Fly from Vladivostok (or Khabarovsk) to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, then get a flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Anchorage, Alaska, with Yakutia (www.yakutia.aero), a Russian airline.
Can my spouse with EEA Family Permit (UK) travel visa-free to France (my country of citizenship)? I am a French national residing in the U.K. with my non-EU husband. He is here on an EEA Family Permit, and will apply for the residency card when it expires (but U.K. website even says the residency card isn't technically...	No, your spouse can only travel visa free with an Article 10 residence card. Your husband should be able to benefit from the simpler EU procedure described in directive 2004/38/EC , because you reside in another EU country.
What are the advantages of purchasing early-bird tickets for concerts in Vienna? I will travel to Vienna 15/4-20/4 and I am looking forward to attend a classic concert, not a trap for sure! I am looking into the State Opera House. Is there any reason to buy tickets now and not when I am there (purchase the ticket ...	The best performances will definitely get sold out.
How do I keep my cash safe in Japan? I will soon be travelling to Japan. I have been told that Japan is a very cash-centric society and not every place will accept credit cards, therefore I should carry cash. My trip will be very mobile so I won't always have access to a hotel safe and I'll probably have to carry cash ...	Just take your normal precautions: put your money in a wallet and keep your wallet in a safe place, preferably in your pocket (and take care of your pocket!); don't flash your money around; try to keep your bags in sight in crowded places.
Am I able to travel to the Netherlands without a visa to seek asylum? Can I travel to the Netherlands to seek asylum with out a visa, because I want to seek asylum? Will Kenya Airways allow me to board a plane with out a visa to Schiphol Airport, considering I have my passport? <Q> Not with just a Nairobi-Amsterdam ti...	No airline will allow you to board if you do not already have a visa or otherwise a right to remain in the country of destination.
Getting outside of touristy activities in Hawaii My wife and I have the opportunity to visit Hawaii for two weeks this May. We were considering visiting the islands of O'ahu, Maui, and Hawai'i. I've been able to find a lot of cool touristy activities online that I I'd like to experience. What else is there though? W...	Maui has amazing hiking oportunities, with the many trails of the Na Ala Hele trail system (hawaiitrails.org).
Are there any flights which fly above the Bermuda Triangle? The Bermuda Triangle is a mysterious place on earth where hundreds of ships and flights have reportedly gone missing. Do flights and ships still currently travel through the Bermuda Triangle region? <Q> The premise of your question is incorrect. <S> The Ber...	Cruise ships and pleasure craft regularly sail through the region, and commercial and private aircraft routinely fly over it.
How likely is it to get asked about your job in detail by Immigration? I just read this article , titled A software engineer was detained by U.S. Customs - and given a test to prove he's an engineer . While the actual situation is slightly different - he tried to enter it with a correct visa but I almost always ente...	They are certainly allowed to ask probing questions.
Rolling blackouts in the Philippines I am planning to visit Luzon, Philippines, and would probably be staying either in Manila or in Morong, Bataan, possibly in a private residence. I've read that the electric power system in the Philippines is overtaxed and that rolling blackouts are common. However, some sources ha...	In the Philippines specially Visayas and Mindanao rolling black-outs occur frequently. I am in Manila for a year now and have not experienced rolling blackouts.
Do I need a visa for Georgia? I am a Nigerian, holding a valid schengen visa issued by the French embassy, and a multiple entry visa for the United States. Will I be allowed to enter Tbilisi in Georgia? <Q> According to https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/2867377 : List of Countries, Whose Visa and/or Residence P...	For the purpose of entering and staying in Georgia without visa, a visa and/or a residence permit of a respective country shall be valid on the day of entry into Georgia (crossing the border), which must be evidenced by a travel and/or other appropriate document.
How to avoid bank fees when taking out cash in Cambodia? I am European and have UK (Visa), Dutch (MaestroCard), Lithuanian (MasterCard) debit cards and Revolut card *.Lately I have been reading horror stories on how to get cash out in Cambodia and how some poor souls seem to get 15$ in charges per 300$ taken out ... ...	I have never paid an ATM fee in Cambodia, I was always able to find a bank that worked with no fees.
Where to wait in Atlanta in the night? My Mother is joining me for some time on the Appalachian Trail, and we will meet in Hot Springs, NC. She will arrive at ATL Atlanta on April 5th around 3:00 p.m. We thought the best way to get to Hot Springs is via Asheville with a Greyhound Bus. However the first available Bus go...	There are many restaurants and hotels in the area where she can wait out the duration, then take a taxi or car service to the bus station, which I would recommend over the train late at night. I don't recommend waiting overnight at a bus station as it can be both unsafe as well as uncomfortable; waiting overnight at th...
How can I get from the airport in London to Middlesbrough? I have a flight to London and, from there, I have to go to Middlesbrough. What are the best options (bus, train, tube) when I'm on a tight budget? <Q> The usual way to transfer between cities in England by public transportation is by train. <S> You can check ...	All services to Middlesbrough and the surrounding area (North East England) operate out of London Kings Cross Station which is accessible from the London Tube network. There are direct busses from London to Middlesbrough which should be cheaper than train, but slower. Megabus London to Middlesborough: 5 or 6 hours - £
Where to offload dollars that have imperfections and slight rips in Cambodia? I have a 100$ bill that has slight rip near the band, and no one wants it... Be it Pounds ripped in half I would just change them at the nearest bank in UK to new ones, but these are not Pounds and I am not in the States... Is there an inst...	It's unlikely, but if for some reason you have several $100 bills, you could try changing them at a bank or money changer; the more bills there are (of any low denomination), the less likely anyone is to check each bill.
Travelling to Izmir, Turkey, as a Sikh As a Sikh who wears a turban as a part of my religion, should I have safety concerns or take precautions in order to travel to Turkey? Are there other things I need to think about while being there, as an Indian Sikh? <Q> You don't need to worry about anything in Turkey. <S> I hav...	I would doubt that you would encounter any reaction. Turkey is well modernized to my belief and is open to tourists from all cultural backgrounds and religions.
Is there a power adapter that works for all plug type pairs (A to O)? Why is there no universal travel adapter available for type A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H+I+J+K+L+M+N+O ? ( http://www.iec.ch/worldplugs/map.htm# ) e.g. a smart device that checks the country it is in and adapts the voltage and the pins with some kind of universal...	As for the plug shape since you linked grounded plugs as well the answer is really easy because there is only one (perhaps copied by the Chinese and relabeled by Tumi and perhaps others but still) plug shape adapter which can convert grounded adapters universally: the Skross World Traveller Pro . It is simply not possi...
Is it safe to go to Turkey in 2017? This question was asked before , but now things may be different because a few years have passed. Particularly, I am interested in going to Nesin Mathematics Village , near Sirince. I would be coming from the US and returning there afterwards. <Q> Since some time there are diplom...	I can say that it is pretty safe over here in all Turkey. In the whole country on a regular frequency political demonstrations take place that can end in violence and riots. Do not travel to the border area with Syria and Iraq.

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