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Can we travel from Gatwick to Paddington Station with bags and NOT use stairs? We will be arriving in early April into Gatwick at 6:30AM on a Tuesday, so we will be on the train by 7:30am to 8:00am. We will each have one large suitcase plus carry on luggage. Will either of the suggested routes from Gatwick airport to...	As a slightly (read very) left-field option, National Express coaches run from Gatwick to Heathrow Airport, and the Heathrow Express train service connects Heathrow to Paddington Station.
Staying 92 days in the Schengen area My girlfriend is from Peru and has been 83 days in France since July.She is coming in December until February where we will both leave the Schengen area.We planned to leave Europe for a few days (using http://www.schengen-calculator.com , it says she needs to leave for 11 days) but...	Nobody is going to extend your visa just because you like to save some cash.
How to prevent people from reading what's on my phone when I'm on public transportation with them? This is inspired by a question on IPS: I have a habit of checking my messages, call data or Stack Exchange stuff that I missed and other social media stuff while I'm traveling using public transportation. Sometimes, w...	Unless you value privacy above anything else, I suggest you get a detachable model or a phone pocket with a privacy filter built into it. Just as you wouldn't read your credit card number out loud on the phone while in public you probably shouldn't read confidential e-mails on the train.
How do I transport fragile items? I'm moving from one country to another every 0.5-1 year. Mostly Europe and Asia. Among all the things that I need for life, there is one thing that I have to sell and buy each time I'm moving: a good monitor. It can fit into my luggage without problem, but considering that the luggage ...	Your main concern will be about protecting the box from other items falling onto the box, which you can mitigate by storing the monitor in a hard-shell case if possible.
Can I use a VISA debit card in the Netherlands? It seems that most debit cards issued in the Netherlands are on the Maestro network. Will places that only accept debit cards take my US-issued VISA debit card? From what I could tell, many places aren't familiar with VISA being a debit card. Edit: For anyone else wonder...	The more foreign tourists a shop gets (Amsterdam, The Hague), the more likely it seems to be accepting non-Maestro cards, with it being nearly 100% acceptance in the center of Amsterdam.
I didn't save/download DS-160. How to retrieve my application after 30 days? I started a DS-160 application. It was saved online but not downloaded/saved on my local drive. When I try to retrieve that now, it could not find the file with the confirmation number. I realize it's been more than 30 days and I only have to...	Basically, you will have to do a new DS-160 and update that information in your appointment page. You can call up US Embassy helpline(based on region), They will be able to help you out.
Is it possible to buy UK train tickets for whole week? I am going to get train every day from Gatwick Airport station to Horsham as well as return ways during the week. I found a mobile application — trainline — but there is only one ticket available to be bought. Is there something like a whole-week-train-ticket? <Q> ...	One option that will save you time but not money is to buy several (dated) tickets in one transaction.
Tipping for meals in Thailand What are the Thai tipping habits for meals? I expect that it depends on type of establishment: street stalls, budget restaurants, upscale restaurants. I've read that it's common to leave either 10% of the order or coins from the change: which one of them is correct, or are they applicable ...	Tipping is typically not expected in a Thai restaurant.
Submarine Cable Landing Point in Cornwall, UK A large number of transatlantic submarine cables make landfall in Widemouth Bay, near Bude in Cornwall, UK. I have some questions about visiting this site: What does a cable landing point look like? How close can you get to one? Where is the infrastructure that carries ...	On the beach at Widemouth there are two Post Office Manholes that have HD marked on them near the Lifeguard Hut, these are where the sea cables are spliced onto the land cables which then run up to the nearby Poultry Farm where a large Cable and Wireless Landing Station is situated.
I will live on a boat while in the US. What's my "US street address" for the customs declaration form? I will be travelling to the US as a tourist for a few days (I have an ESTA, I'm from an EU contry). When you arrive at the border, you must fill a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Declaration Form 6059B , which the...	So I would say that the name of the boat and the address where you get on should do for you.
I lost my passport. Can I use my ID or my driver's licence to fly from USA to Mexico? I was checking everything because tomorrow I have to fly to Mexico at 2:00 PM and I have to be at the airport by 11:00 AM, but I didn't find my passport. Can I use my ID or my licence? I'm an American citizen flying from Chicago O'Har...	They probably won't even let you on the plane in O'Hare without the passport. Driving License issued by United States of America to a national of United States of America is not listed as an accepted document by Mexico.
Aruba says tourists are not allowed to work there. How strictly should I interpret this? I'm planning a trip to Aruba and so I was checking out the passport requirements. I found them here . Near the top, it says, "During their stay in Aruba tourists are not allowed to work " (emphasis theirs) Does this mean that ...	If you want to turn off while on vacation, leave your work phone and laptop at home.
GlobalEntry / TSA Pre never works at Columbus International Airport. Why? I applied for and received a Global Entry identification card about a year ago. Along with Global Entry, the card is also eligible for TSA Pre. On every occasion, when departing from Columbus International Airport (CMH) I've gone into the TSA Pr...	You need to register your trusted traveler ID number with your airline flight booking.
Walking away from my connecting flight on a domestic [US] return journey. What are the consequences? Onward trip: PIT -> PHX -> SLC (AA)Return trip: SLC -> JFK/NYC -> PIT. (Delta)Can I just skip my NYC to PIT flight as I plan to be in NYC for the holidays? I don't care about being refunded for that component of the jou...	This is not allowed and could lead to you losing your frequent flier miles or being banned from flying that airline.
Can I apply for a US visa in Myanmar as an Indian citizen? I am a Indian passport holder. I am in Myanmar (Burma). Can I get a visa for the USA from here? <Q> You may schedule your interview at any U.S. Embassy or Consulate, but be aware that it may be difficult to qualify for a visa outside of your place of permanent ...	According to the US State Department : You must schedule an appointment for your visa interview, generally, at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. You can apply for a visa in Burma, but at the visa interview, officers will want proof of ties to your country of residence, and if you don't live i...
How widespread is credit card acceptance in Iran? I have a business trip to Tabriz, Iran, and wanted to know if it was possible to pay my hotel and domestic flights by credit card or if I should also get cash to cover my hotel and flight expenses. Do you recommend exchanging currency at the airport? <Q> I highly doubt...	So i think you better have cash to cover your hotel/flight expenses. International credit cards can't be used in Iran and Iranian credit cards can't also be used outside the country.
Are there any luggage storage facilities in Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai)? Are there any luggage storage facilities in Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai)? If so, how long can one store items for? <Q> They charge per block of 3 hours and then per day up to 30 days, although the rate changes after a week. <S> Count below $4 per day, you ...	There is a facility on Terminal 2 on the upper floor (as already mentioned in the other answer). I used WhaleLO luggage storage last month when I came to Hanoi city with my family.
Do I need tickets for the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden in Las Vegas? Do we need to buy tickets to visit this place? Can those who are not staying at Bellagio visit this place? <Q> The display is free, open 24-hours in-season, and accessible to whoever has access to the hotel lobby, i.e. the public. <A> I'...	There are no restrictions posted on the website , and the entry on the Las Vegas tourism site, Vegas.com, similarly notes no restrictions and that no reservations required.
Mobile boarding for Ryanair for non-EU citizens? I am traveling back to Italy tomorrow but I forgot to print the boarding pass (I do have the PDF on my phone). I wanted to confirm whether I really needed to print it before going to the airport and that I cannot just use my phone. I have seen the other questions related...	However even if you have already printed a boarding pass you can still use Ryanair's new mobile boarding pass app .
Hotels in Las Vegas near Caesar's Palace that accept 18 year olds I plan on staying in Las Vegas for a conference in August. I'm planning this early because there are going to be some problems when it comes to age restrictions and I want to make sure everything is ready when the time comes. I'm 16 years old at this ti...	, I believe the Westin is the closest hotel which meets your requirements. Las Vegas has several hostels, and you could also attempt to make a reservation on a service like AirBnB, where the minimum age is 18. In general, I have found any hotel which also operates a casino on their property requires a minimum check-in ...
Italian credit card not accepted in the Netherlands? I spent a couple of weeks in the Netherlands recently, and I was surprised that my Italian bank-issued MasterCard credit card was not accepted in a lot of venues. It was almost a 50%-50% chance of being accepted by the POS terminal. This is a chip & pin card with an ...	More likely, it's some sort of glitch with your card.
Can I drive from Belgium to Sweden without a valid Schengen visa? I promised my girlfriend to take her to see the Northern Lights. We live in Belgium and because of the visa application, she cannot leave the country for 6 months... We already drove to France, Germany, and The Netherlands and as expected, there was no v...	Denmark has spot checks at its land border and ports, but these are quite rare (although as mentioned in a comment, they are reportedly becoming more frequent). Fly on a non-low-cost airline to Sweden (such as Brussels airlines to Bromma), and with only hand luggage.
Is "departure time" when the plane leaves the gate or when it takes off? Is "departure time" when the plane leaves the gate or when it takes off? Seems like every single flight I take is delayed, but I can't tell how badly. If I have a flight that has a "departure time" of 5:20 PM, for example, and it leaves the gate ...	In general, the departure and arrival time are considered the time that the parking brake on the plane is released and applied respectively. In general, the exact length of a delay on departure is not all that relevant.
How does one get and where does one apply for a passport from another country? How does one get and where does one apply for a passport from another country? My country's passport doesn't give much visa-free entry. I heard getting a passport from another country open doors to travellers. <Q> If you are already a citize...	To acquire a passport from another country, you need to be a citizen of that country.
How should I expect a non-gender-conforming woman to be received in India? I'm going to be traveling in India for the first time alone in the near future and I'm excited to explore, but I've also seen a few questions here / articles suggesting that women should be somewhat cautious while doing so. Some of the advic...	I never felt unsafe, but many people I hung out with while here asked why my hair was short, why I dressed the way I did, or generally expressed some discomfort with my gender presentation. Generally, people are very friendly and embrace visitors, they are curious, and very nice and indirect with critique.
Is there an inflatable pillow that can be inflated by hand : a piston, hand pump or a rotating handle? Is there an inflatable pillow, preferably ultra-light material, and inflatable by hand, not by blowing with the mouth. May be with a small hand piston or hand pump. There are these torch lights that charge by rotating...	but I have seen many pumps that can be used for pillows, inflatable balls, small airbeds and so on. Just a bike pump will not do, as you can not connect it.
Time zones and capital cities What are the two closest capital cities in different time zones in order to celebrate New Year's Day in both capital cities? <Q> Well this is an easy one to answer if you ask the right question! <S> "What is the only capital city with 2 different time zones "? <S> You can celebrate Ne...	While these aren't quite the closest, they potentially give a decent amount of time to get from one to the other and still celebrate New Years in both: Apia, Samoa (UTC +14) and Rarotonga, Cook Islands (UTC -10).
What is the biggest altitude difference between two points visible from each other and where are they? People who have been to Geneva surely have admired the view of Mont Blanc. On clear days it is possible to see the mountain which is 70 km away and more than 4000 m higher than the city. (To be honest, I don't know wh...	In Europe: Mount Elbrus , visible from nearby village.
Check-in of hand luggage I often fly with easyJet. Almost on every flight gate attendants inform passengers that due to the high number of passengers some trolleys will be checked in for free, even if the passengers already checked in another bag at the desk before arrving to the gate. Sometimes gate attendants ask fo...	What you observed is very common and has been a standard practice literally for years .
How to obtain the return flight boarding pass? Believe it or not, I've never flown before... I am flying United Airlines for a vacation for about a week and then I'm flying back via United Airlines. I read online that starting 24 hours before my flight I can check in online and United Airlines will give me a boarding p...	Just get the app of that Airline and it will organize some sort of virtual a on-screen boarding pass.
Where is the largest road network that shares a landmass with, but is disconnected from, a larger ('main') road network? Living in Europe I would imagine that in theory, and probably in practice, I could hit the road with a car and drive all the way to e.g. Malaysia, because the road network consists of "millions" of r...	Juneau, Alaska would be a definite candidate. According to Open Street Map there seems to be a highway system connecting cities as far apart as Palana in the north, and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and Ust-Bolsheretsky in the south (closer inspection using Bing Maps indicates that there seems to be a road connection as far...
Can I transit through Guangzhou into Beijing from Melbourne to Almaty and still get visa-free transit? My current plan is to go from Melbourne, Australia to Almaty, Kazakhstan. I am an Australian citizen. The flight itinerary is shown below, but it transits through Guangzhou and I noted that Wikipedia (not the best sou...	You will need a Chinese transit (type G) visa
Cruise from Venice to Greece and back - visa requirements We are landing in Venice and taking a cruise to Greece and back to Venice. Do we need a multiple-entry visa or will a single-entry be enough? <Q> That depends on the cruise. <S> Both Italy (where Venice is) and Greece are members of Schengen, and the single/mu...	You probably only need a single entry visa, but it depends on the exact arrangements between the cruise line and the port and immigration authorities. Only your cruise line can give a definitive answer.
Domestic flights for foreigner in Colombia I will be traveling to Cartagena, Colombia at the end of January. I will be there for 8 days. I want to go to Bogota. I am having trouble finding out how to go about it. I want to fly, not take a bus. My questions: If I book a ticket today will I be paying more? Can I even bo...	For Colombia, there's really nothing stopping you from buying a ticket Cartagena-Bogota from any regular travel web site, Expedia, Kayak, etc.
Are there any restrictions for accommodation in New York? I am looking to go to New York next year and a friend told me that there are restrictions on how long you can stay or where you can stay. Something to do with their laws. I live in Greece by the way. Is this above true? I want to spend at least 10 days there. ...	Obviously you need a visa or other permission to enter the US, and there are restrictions on how long you can stay in the US, but not how long you can stay in the city.
Is there a program that allows non-US/Canadian citizens to avoid going to secondary inspection when crossing the land border? I've started a job in Canada that requires me to drive to the US occasionally. At the border this week I've learned that apparently all non-US/Canadian citizens have to go to secondary screening...	While an occasional visit to secondary is unavoidable a VWP traveller can reduce the frequency at which you have to do this to twice a year by applying for a B visa, as this extends the validity of the I-94s
I am a Jamaican travelling on a B1/B2, transited through the US but never stayed, what does this US stamp mean? I traveled through the US on 13 August to get to India. I didn't leave the airport, just got on a connecting flight, but the immigration officer stamped my passport to leave the US by February. Do I have to p...	No , you have used that entry and left the US long ago.
Can EU citizens 'border-hop' between Schengen countries to prolong their 90-day maximum stay? The European Commission states that EU citizens have the right to reside on the territory of another country "for up to three months without any conditions other than the requirement to hold a valid identity card or passport...	As @phoog says, yes, you can do that.
In 1 inch (2.5 cm) of snow, would Amtrak be much faster than a bus? Traveling from Boston to New York Tuesday night. Light snow forcasted. (What speed would a bus drive? MPH. What speed would a train ride? MPH) <Q> Even more so for a heavy vehicle. <S> Snow melts easily by the passing of vehicles and so most motorw...	One inch (2.5 cm) of falling snow changes pretty much nothing.
Vietnam visa requirements for UK citizens Do I need a visa for Vietnam if I arrive in July 2018? I can only find information that states no visa is required for UK citizens arriving in Vietnam before 30 June 2018. I hold a full UK passport. <Q> I'm not sure if this information is still useful for you but UK citizen can...	No one knows - it depends on whether the visa exemption gets extended.
Delay compensation for multi-legged flight If I was on a flight from India to England via Kuwait, and the India -> Kuwait leg is delayed (by 5 hours), causing the Kuwait -> England leg to be delayed by 24 hours, is compensation still payable? The initial delay was for a leg entirely outside of the EU, but the whole jo...	You could get compensation or a refund in case if the flight was canceled within 14 days of the date of travel or it was delayed and you did not fly & filed a refund/reimbursement.
Is Morocco Safe for Tourists? We are planning our summer holiday and Morocco seems good value. I have read conflicting reports about the country though, some reports suggest it is not safe to leave your hotel complex. I am especially concerned as we have 3 teenage girls who are all blonde and this seems to attract un...	Our impression is the following: in the more non-touristic areas the people are nicer and we felt more safe.
Handshake while holding own right elbow I have recently had contact with an acquaintance from Eastern Africa (I think from Ethiopia or Somalia). When the person greeted me, she shook my hand while holding her elbow of the right arm with the left hand (see image). After this happened a few times, I figured it was not ju...	I think it is the respectful way of shaking hands.
High quality free mapping service for Germany Is there a high-quality free mapping service for Germany comparable to the great IGN maps of France available for free on Geoportail ? I am looking for something that can be used to plan hikes and discover new areas. <Q> Mapping is done by the federal states (Bundesländ...	my personal recommendation would be http://freizeitkarte-osm.de/ .
Leave Mumbai Airport after Check-In I am planning to check-in my luggage 4 hrs before an international flight. Once I check-in my luggage and receive the boarding pass, can I leave the airport and come back after 1.5 hrs? I have an Indian passport. <Q> Just dropped my Mum at Mumbai airport this morning and there are se...	In most airports check-in area is not a secured area and you can enter it and leave it as you wish, no matter whether you have a boarding pass or luggage or whether you plan to fly or not.
Do I have to show passport to board an international flight? I feel like I've had to show my passport to the gate agents (along with my boarding pass) boarding international flights. However, I haven't flown internationally in a few years, so I don't remember too well. A friend of mine who has flown internationally...	Returning to the US from a Canadian airport, you will be required to show your passport (or a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS) at the gate as you board.
Can a connection in Singapore airport be too long? I am looking currently at flights from Darwin, Australia (DRW) to Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV). There are not many offerings on airline websites for routes between these airports. The itineraries I found have a very long connection in Singapore (SIN) airport, around 18 hour...	You can stay "airside" if your layover is less than 24h as long as it is the same booking into and out of Changi (assuming you are flying with Singapore Airline).
Transit time, United to Primera at Newark I am booking flights for my son, Syracuse to Newark dep 19:35 arr 20:58 (United),then Newark to London Stansted dep 22.50 (Primera Air). This is in May. Will there be enough time for him ? <Q> I'm going to take a different tack from the zillion-and-one questions about making c...	If this were a single ticket (you can have multiple flights on one ticket, but a single transaction with airlines that interline), 1:48 is sufficient time (depending on your tolerance for delays and the consequences of not making it to London as planned). With no luggage, it is easily possible; unless there is signific...
Flight Cancellations and Delays I was hoping someone could help please?- Basically I flew from the states to the UK and one of my flights was cancelled and delayed and my airline provided no compensation to me while others were given some compensation. I had a flight from Chicago to Newark- I got to Newark at 12:30 am...	Contrary to (for instance) flights originating in the EU or operated by a EU airline, flights from the US operated by a US carrier have very little protection, and definitely no automatic compensation by law or regulation.
Why is so difficult to fly across the 2-year old threshold with (some) airlines? I found it almost impossible to get acceptable tickets to fly with my daughter if she reaches 2 years old during a round-trip. Their website (I'm talking about 2 European companies, one low cost and one standard) don't allow to proceed ev...	Consequently, most airlines have the policy that if a child turns 2 during the validity of the ticket, they're not eligible for an infant fare and have to purchase a child fare.
Buying domestic flights in India online We're a 50+ couple flying to India this summer. I'm trying to buy domestic flight tickets from Delhi to Kullu, from Jaipur to Delhi and from Amritsar to Rishikesh. When I tried to buy the tickets on the Air India website, the purchase couldn't be processed although I tried numero...	There are multiple websites that aggregate the airlines fares and allow booking.
Dual Colombian/US citizen traveling on a Colombian passport I recently had an immigration nightmare. I am a seasoned traveler and think I made an amateur mistake. However, I'd like some guidance if you have some advice. I am a dual Colombian-US citizen. I recently reclaimed my Colombian citizenship. I booked a trip t...	To enter the US you need a US passport, period.
How to verify, with different airlines, that the broker booked the flight correctly? I bought 3 interconnected flights via Kiwi.com, but have been reading so many negative reviews and experiences with this online broker. Many of the problems look to be connected to the booking not forwarded to the airlines, or details ...	Once kiwi gives you the airline booking references (likely by email) use them to check your bookings on the airline websites.
Accessing Karlsruhe from a major airport I'm going from Seattle to Karlsruhe. Since the flight to Karlsruhe from Seattle is really expensive, I am looking for options to arrive to Karlsruhe from alternative airports (Frankfurt or Stuttgart) and then find alternative forms of transportation. Any suggestion on which air...	Book a flight to Frankfurt Airport, then take the train to Karlsruhe.
Is there a way to see my complete Oyster card travel history online? I have been using the same (visitor) travel/Oyster card to on TfL for several years and would like to see my full history for all my visits to London. I know there is a way to see at least recent history for my card use at ticket kiosks on the Tube sy...	As other answers have said, you need to sign-up for an online account at https://oyster.tfl.gov.uk/
Am I going to have trouble flying without my full name on the ticket? In my passport, my name is Firstname middlename1 middlename2 lastname, and in the ticket is LASTNAME/FIRSTNAME MR. Will be a problem? I'll travel from Brazil to Bali, Indonesia and according to the agency I bought the ticket from, there's no problem...	With regard to your email, please be advised that Qatar Airways check in counter will be checking the first name and last name of the passenger only, thus if passenger has a multiple names or middle names which are not reflecting in the ticket, it is still considered as good for travel.
Rent a car at Palm Springs airport I'm going to Palm Springs in March for a conference for 1 week. Then, I will do a small road trip to California. I need to rent a car. I arrive at Palm Springs on the 3rd but I only want to rent a car from the 9th. Most of the car rental companies are at the airport. Are these renta...	There are also numerous rental locations around Palm Springs that are not at the airport.
UK citizens traveling to Ireland with a child having no passport, what's the alternative for the ID? I understand from various answers here, and from .gov.uk that I don't need a passport to travel to Ireland: I can just show my UK driver's license. But what if I'm travelling with a 10 year old child who does not have ...	Without a passport, the parent/guardian must be able to prove the relationship with the child, showing birth certificate, marriage certificate etc.
My mom and I are traveling to NYC together. Can we be together at the border control station or will we have to go one after another? My mom and I are traveling to New York City together soon and I will be 17 years old by the time of travel. The airport of arrival is Newark Liberty Airport(EWR). Will we have to go one...	The kiosks allow people residing at the same address to be processed together.
Permanent family member of Latvian citizen. Can I travel to the UK or Ireland without an article 20 residency permit? I live with my wife since 2012 in Latvia. My wife and two kids are Latvian citizens. I hold a Latvian permanent residence card. On my residence card is written permanent family member. According to arti...	In principle you can just show up at the UK border and ask to be let in based on any convincing evidence that you're a family member of the union citizen you're traveling with -- such as a marriage certificate -- and they have to consider this evidence rather deny you entry immediately.
Schengen visa: why bank statements if the company is sponsoring my visa? I have a work permit for Belgium. I understand that my visa application will be sponsored by the Belgian company recruiting me. In this case, why am I stil required to submit my bank statements? I am travelling on company sponsor and I am plannin...	If you are explicitly having your company as your sponsor, you can relax and go ahead with providing your bank statement for your application as well as for anybody whom you are planning to sponsor.
Dealing with dry nose/throat when flying On long flights (6h+) I'm always having a hard time with dry nose and upper parts of throat. It stops me from falling asleep and gets worse when I'm trying to lie back in the seat. Are there any good ways I could improve the situation? I've tried drinking a lot, but it doesn't ...	One tip for making this easier is to bring an empty water bottle with you and then fill it once you've passed through security. Another factor that can make a difference is what type of aircraft you're flying on.
Is there a reason for heavy doors in hotels? Almost every hotel I've been in has had an enormously heavy door that bangs when it closes. Now, I've been to many homes, offices, and retail outlets with solid doors that have a definite pull-back to ensure closure. But only hotels seem to have that enormous 'slam' that...	There is also a noise problem solved by having heavy doors. They have a fire rating, that describes how long they can survive a fire burning on either side of them.
Swedish cashless economy for tourism As a visitor to Sweden, what are my options for paying for things? Should I buy some kind of pre-paid card and load it? Will merchants accept a MasterCard from Ireland with microchip/rfid? <Q> I visited Sweden half a year ago, and I was able to pay everywhere (from the smallest coff...	Sweden is amongst the most cashless countries in the world, but cash is still widely accepted to the degree that coffee-shops or city-buses not excepting cash are exceptions.
Traveling from Ontario to Buffalo I need to travel from Ontario to Buffalo to have a document notarized, but I do not have a current passport. I am a Canadian citizen with parents from Norway and the UK. What other documents can I use to cross the border? <Q> By Land and Sea (including ferries) <S> - Canadian citizens...	CBP will accept: Canadian passport, Enhanced Driver's License/Enhanced Identification Card, NEXUS, FAST/EXPRES and SENTRI enrollment cards.
Does an invitation letter make it harder to get a Japanese visa? I'm planning to get a Japanese tourist visa. Before applying, is it recommended to get an invitation letter from a citizen of the country? Would they think something like "Oh, he knows someone here, he might want to stay and live here." So, is it better ...	If the Japanese embassy website lists invitation letter in visa requirements then it's mandatory to provide it. Yes, some countries put restrictions like buying a prepaid holiday package from registered tour agency in order to grant a tourist visa.
What are the smallest planes running scheduled flights in Europe? I’ve enjoyed flying in smaller planes on scheduled flights in the past (e.g. Aurigny’s old Trislanders). Are there any other scheduled flights in Europe in small (sub-20-seat) planes that are still running? I know about the Westray to Papa Westray flight...	Avro J-41's between CWL and VLY Chalair flies Beechcraft Beech 1900D's with 19 seats around western France, mostly based out of BOD and NTE Norlandair flies 19-seat Twin Otters in Iceland
How to pay for things in Greece? My boyfriend and I are headed to Greece (Athens for some time and islands for some time). We plan on bringing euros that we ordered from our personal banks in the States. But I am curious what the best way to pay for things is if we run out of euros. Is there an accepted debit or credi...	What you need to do is investigate the foreign currency fees of your various credit and debit cards, almost all of which will work in Greece.
Price alerts for airfare - worthwhile? Let's say I'm buying a roundtrip ticket between Austin TX and Boston MA. I have a few websites where I'll scour for a good fare, and, inevitably, a pop-up window will appear, asking: Create a price alert for fares between Austin and Boston? In the past, I have generally dismi...	I've concluded that it may be worthwhile to sign up for an alert and wait for a price drop, but you are taking a chance if you do, because more often prices go up than down.
Is there a list of trains to and from a UK station? I would like to visit Scotland and the Orkney Islands. I know trainline and scotsrail website, but couldn't really find a single list of trains to and from a station in Scotland / UK. Is there any, can someone provide me a link/address? <Q> You can use ÖBB's site al...	You can look at the departures or arrivals for any station on the UK rail network on the National Rail website .
Do North American banks have a key phrase that allows customers to disable all security checks for using the card internationally? My Canadian bank has an extremely sensitive anti-fraud mechanism that treats all foreign transactions as "suspicious". I do not need those anti-fraud measures (I'm okay with taking the risk...	Some banks also allow you to set a travel alert through online banking, which is much faster than calling.
Not all tolls can be paid with cash. What are my options with a rental car? I'll be traveling with a rental car from Virginia to New Hampshire. What do I do if I only want to pay with cash? I've been informed that some tolls, for example in NY, don't accept cash. What's the solution? <Q> Road tolling is not standardize...	You should contact the Customer Service Center at 1 (877) 762-7824 to arrange payment of your toll.
Connecting from ICE to regional trains (Deutsche Bahn) Is a 7-minute transfer (from an ICE train to a regional train) too risky? If I can't make it, can I use my ticket to take the next regional train? Any help will be appreciated! Thanks! <Q> Yes, 7 minutes is pretty risky on DB, although when coming from an ICE and...	As for your second question, yes, you can simply take the next train, there is no "Zugbindung" on regional trains, so you can always buy a ticket for the short connection and take the next train if the ICE is running late. There are some stations, especially in larger cities, where 7 minutes is not enough between some ...
Single-entry visa issued to the US - question about flight layover I was granted a single-entry visa to the US, to attend a conference in Chicago. My company is sponsoring the trip, and they bought my plane tickets. We're going from my country to an airport in Houston TX, and then to O'Hare in Chicago. Since my visa i...	You will be fine as you will only be entering the US once -- at the initial American airport you arrived at on the flight from your country.
Do I need to declare ice axes at customs? I will be travelling to and returning from Norway, to/from the UK. I will be carrying two ice axes within my checked-in luggage, to use for sporting activities. They do have a somewhat menacing appearance which leads me to question whether they could be classed as a weapon, and...	No, you do not have to declare these to customs or expect any problems bringing ice axes to Norway.
Could the airline be stricter than immigration? I'm flying to the US with my daughter who has an Israeli passport valid for 3 months and a visa valid for 10 years. I read here that you can enter the US with a passport valid only for the length of your stay. I know that some countries require you to have a passport va...	I have reproducibly situations where the airlines are stricter than required; for example try to fly from the US to Germany: a German ID card (Personalausweis) is absolutely sufficient to enter Germany, but the airline insists on a passport.
Does Eurowings weigh carry-on bags? I am flying on Eurowings (from Hamburg, if it matters), and I'm planning on taking a standard international-size carry-on bag that fits within their dimensional requirements. However, their website states a maximum weight of 8kg . My bag weighs 4.2kg empty, and I'm expecting it to b...	Nobody weighed my bag, nor was there any sort of carry-on sizer or scale at the gate in Hamburg.
Can an Indian passport holder with a US F1 visa travel to Europe without a Schengen visa? I am an Indian holding a valid passport with a valid F1 (student) visa. I want to travel to Europe for my break. Can I travel there without applying for a Schengen visa? I have heard that US visa holders don't need a visa to trave...	As others have pointed out, you do need a Schengen VISA.
Can a Tibet Travel Permit be issued with Chinese visa in an expired passport? I'm organising a trip to China including a visit to Lhasa in Tibet for a group of four people this April. Most of the trip is now booked, but a possible problem has come to light. One of our group has a two-year Chinese visa which is valid ...	It is okay for you to apply for the Tibet Travel Permit with Chinese Visa in an expired passport.
How long will an airline delay a flight for late checked-in passengers on an international flight? Two months ago we were traveling to Japan. After checking in the luggage we realized that we forgot the voucher for the Railway Pass at home so we hurried back to the city to get it. But pure luck we got back just before ...	Several times I had connecting flights that were delayed and arrived at the gate within 5 minutes of closing and was simply advised that that was the scheduled time and that was it.
Can a spouse of a U.S. citizen visit the U.S. without intentions to stay there permanently? Suppose Alice and Bob get married in country C. Alice is a citizen on the U.S. and Bob is a citizen of country C. Both of them live permanently in country C. Suppose that Alice and Bob want to occasionally visit to the U.S. tog...	If Bob wishes to visit for extended periods of time with his US spouse, the authorities will almost certainly suspect immigrant intent, and the only way to convince them that Bob won't settle in the US is bringing solid proof
I am a citizen of three countries. I am going to travel to not two but all three countries. How do I book the tickets, on which passports? Australia to South Africa to Morocco. All travels are 4-5 days apart. So which ticket do I book with which passport? Which passport do I use to enter and exit to the next country? <...	At this time, simply always use the passport of the country you are flying to.
Family of three - would we be seated together on a Lufthansa flight? We have a flight booked from USA to Munich on Lufthansa booked through 3rd party website. If we do not pre order and pay for seats, will the 3 of us be seated together? The 3 tickets were purchased at the same time. <Q> There are no guarantees. <S> ...	Also, your odds are better if the tickets were booked together under a single reservation.
MCO airport - can you get from terminal A to B while inside security? My friends and I are flying out of MCO (Orlando International Airport in FL in the USA). One friend and I are on JetBlue and will likely have a gate in section 1 in Terminal A, where the other friend is on Delta and will likely be in section 4 in Ter...	If you're in the main terminal and pass through security, you will reach the outgoing trams for whichever side you going to.
Where can I use Apple Pay in China? How good is the coverage of Apple Pay in China? Obviously not as good as Alipay. But is it useful? <Q> Pretty useless I think. <S> The use of Apple Pay is covered on the Apple's website in China . <S> The list mainly consists of supermarkets, convenience stores, and malls, as well a...	Apple pay wallet connected to non-Chinese issued cards do not work in China, PERIOD.
Yellow Fever vaccination for Brazil I have to go to Brazil next week and I saw that there is currently a Yellow Fever outbreak. I know I already got the Yellow Fever vaccine some years ago and that it's valid for a lifetime, so I'm protected, but I don't have the certificate to prove it. Questions: Will I be auth...	Brazil does not requires the internacional vaccination certificate when you arrive in the country. My recommendation is if you already got the vaccination 10 years ago, get it again.
Pharmacy or Doctor visit required in Russia? Are you able to get an antibiotic (e.g. Amoxicillin, common/general Antibiotics, etc.) from a pharmacy, with no doctor visit required, while traveling through the major cities in Russia? <Q> De jure <S> no drug is purchasable without medical prescription in Russia, because...	As others have already noted, formally many drugs are prescription-only.
Can I book flights directly from Google Flights? I am planning a return trip from Delhi to Minneapolis and I could customize my travel on Google flights. But the options I am getting to book the tickets is through phone or travel agent. Can I not book directly from Google Flights? And if I book the tickets by calli...	You can "in some cases", according to Book flights on Google support page: When searching for flights on Google, you'll usually have the option to book with an airline or online travel agency by going to their website. If it is single airline/group(Star Alliance, Oneworld, SkyTeam)/code sharing partners then it will be...
What does the USA Customs and Border Protection consider a weapon? A lot of the time, when I enter USA by car from Canada, I am asked if I have any weapons. Sometimes I have a hatchet or a 5" blade for when I go camping. Should I answer Yes or No to the question "Do you have any weapons?" at the USA border crossing? ...	If you are filling out a form, you can check Yes and write under that what it is. Answer "no" but mention that you do have items that could be used as a weapon, such as your hatchet.
Is RTP-NL operational yet? The Netherlands is implementing a Registered Traveller Programme to allow holders of certain passports to use the automatic gates at Schiphol (AMS) abbreviated RTP-NL. Announced last year, the implementation of that program has been delayed until Q1 2018, which is now. Does anyone know if tha...	I went through passport control (near Pier H) this week, and while there's a sign up near the Privium lane for RTP-NL registration, it's blacked out with no indication of when it's opening.
Using a foreign driver's license in California when staying with a J-1 visa I'm planning to attend a Californian university as a visiting scholar (not paid by the university) on a J-1 visa, for a total of four weeks; a colleague of mine will do the same, but for 12 weeks. I've been told (personally, ie. no citable sour...	Adults Visiting California from their home state or country may drive in California without getting a California DL as long as their home state or country DL is valid.
Can a person obtain a temporary reduced-cost Canadian passport to go shopping in the USA? Can I just purchase a temporary passport to go shopping in the States? I don't go over that often so to spend $160 on a permanent passport is not worth it. I am a Canadian citizen would like go to Buffalo, NY to shop. <Q> Accordin...	A Canadian passport is a invaluable piece of ID and you can use it in Canada for any situation in which you need more than one piece of government issued photo ID.
Catacombs of Paris - How to buy ahead of time and discounts I've heard that it's a good idea to buy tickets in advance of visiting the catacombs of Paris. Can someone tell me how to do this? I did research it a bit, and there are a number of sites selling tickets and "add-ons" Frankly, some of them seem like scams. ...	You can go on the Catacombs website and purchase them directly there.
How would one get on "the next flight to X" at an airport in a family/business emergency? As an expat with family at home, I'm dreading the inevitability of a panicked phone call from a relative at 2am demanding I come home quickly because something very bad has happened to someone I care about. I'm aware that many ...	Most search engines and airline websites allow you to book tickets until shortly before departure.
Prevent items in suitcase from shifting around I have a full size suitcase of the TravelPro variety. I often stow books and other heavy items in it, in addition to clothes. The problem is that during travel, the contents of the suitcase shift around a lot, so the clothing and everything else gets all wrinkled and mas...	As books are heavy I would wrap them together tightly with clear wrap, which would also protect them, and place them at the bottom of the suitcase. Pack travel friendly clothing/wrinkle spray Another trick is allowing the clothing to hang in the bathroom while you take a hot steamy shower.
How to rent a car where the second driver cannot be present at rental pickup time? I'm living in Vancouver and would like to rent a car and go on a road trip with a friend from Seattle. Local car rentals usually allow at least one extra driver for free, but the standard requirement is for both drivers to show up at the...	Alternatively, if the rental car company has offices in the US, they will let you add the second person at another office if you turn up with them. When adding an additional driver in the middle of the contract both the renter and the additional driver must be present at the location.
1 hour connection in Newark Just wondering if I will have enough time here. I am flying in from LHR to EWR and have to clear customs and go from Terminal B to catch a domestic flight in Terminal C. I have 55 minutes to do this. I have Global Entry so getting through customs should be pretty fast and I won't have any ch...	It's certainly possible for everything to go your way and to make it to the gate before they finish boarding.
Is it allowed to carry steel pipe in checked luggage in plane? It may sound bizarre, but it's true... So I've got an order to transport 0,5m (about 3kg) steel pipe with flanges (and parts like washers and bolts) from Poland->Germany using Wizzair. The time needed to do so probably decided for such solution... People...	As the steel pipe is just 0,5m and about 3kg with flanges, it would not be a problem to fit it into the checked-in baggage.
How to get driving (paper) maps in the county of Dorset? I'm coming from Australia to visit my Dad in Bridport (UK) in Dorset. We want to drive to Bristol to see the Brunel Museum and we want to direct ourselves to see the Clifton Suspension Bridge on the way. To plan out our driving journey, we'd like to get a...	There's actually a famous map shop in London, if you're in London you should go .. stanfords.co.uk‎
Can a flight refuse to check in bags of correct size if there are too many? Can an airline refuse to check in bags onto a flight even if all of them satisfy the size and weight requirements and I properly pay for the luggage costs? For example, if the airline conditions state that I can check in up to ten bags and I tr...	As noted in other answers, it's also possible, especially with smaller planes, for your baggage to be accepted but for it to have to take a later flight due to capacity constraints.

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