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Travel documents and airlines rules Is a Dutch citizen living in Belgium traveling to Italy allowed to travel on an EU low cost company with his Belgian residency card? <Q> National ID cards are issued by most of the EEA countries for residents (citizens and non-citizens), and contain information about your citizenship...	Within the EEA+Switzerland you are allowed to travel, and enter, on a passport or a national ID card issued by one of the countries within the EEA/Switzerland.
How many times can I travel between the US and Europe in a year? I was just in Germany visiting a friend of mine in early January and I have the chance to go back again in early March. Is there an amount of time I have to wait between visits even though I only stayed for a week? <Q> US citizen? <S> You have to follo...	As long as you comply with the Schengen 90/180 rule, you can return the day after you left.
Turkish airlines date change during layover Would it be possible to get a date change during a layover in Istanbul? We want to fly from Hong Kong to Johannesburg via Istanbul. My company will reimburse the ticket, but would not allow for a stop over longer than 24 hours. We really want to see Turkey on the way, so we...	Instead of trying to do a date change on arrival, which will vary from expensive to impossible, I would advise you to find a fare that allows stopovers and expense that to the company up front.
Passport needed for flight to Guadeloupe (PTP) from Paris-Orly (ORY) for German citizens? Is a passport needed for a German citizen flying from ORY --> PTP directly? What I have found already was: "U. a. Deutsche können für Aufenthalte von bis zu 90 Tagen mit noch mindestens 6 Monate gültigem Personalausweis einrei...	Timatic (the database used by airlines to show a county's entry requirements, and thus by extension whether the airline will allow you to board the flight) says you may enter Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France, visa-free with a German passport, or specific other German documents.
Vietnam e-visa: exit Point differing from entry Point While filling out the Vietnam e-visa application, they ask the applicant to fill out the intended entry airport and the intended exit airport. At the time of filling this form, I filled in the same airport for both (Hanoi). However, since that point of time, I hav...	You can exit the country from any other international airport (or sea/land port) which can process e-visas.
Is there redundancy between a US Passport Card and an Enhanced Driver's License? I have the right to get any or all of the following: US Passport ($110) US Passport "card" ($30) state Enhanced Driver's License (+$30 on normal DL cost) My travel would be amongst the US, Canada, Mexico and possibly the Caribbean, ...	Basically just get the passport card separate and a separate DL.
Where in France can I rent a Citroen 2CV car? I have never driven a Citroen 2CV and I fancy trying one but not to the extent of buying one. So, renting seems to be the solution. However, if I am going to rent one then rural France would seem to be the right place to do it. A week of two cruising around gently in a...	I have driven a 2CV (belonging to a co-worker in the UK), and while they are a lot more fun than driving a "muscle car" unless you are on a race track, you certainly don't want to consider two weeks touring in one. A quick search on Le bon coin (popular classified advertising website in France) for "location 2 CV" (fre...
When obtaining gender reassignment/plastic surgery overseas, is an emergency travel document required to return home? I am planning to accompany a friend on an overseas trip, where my friend will be undertaking several medical procedures to finish transitioning gender. These procedures include the actual gender reassig...	If you can still be identified from the photo in your current passport, you do not need to apply for a new passport. Until you announce to the USA government that you have completed transition and provide documentation, they will not unilaterally change your sex in the records. Only if your appearance has significantly...
After checking in online, how do I know whether I need to go show my passport at airport check-in? Most airlines these days offer online checkin, complete with digital boarding passes downloaded to your phone. However, on international flights, you're often -- but not always -- required to go to airport check-in anywa...	When I check in online my boarding pass (Delta) usually says "INTL - Verify PASSPORT" at the top if the passport needs checking, or DOCS-OK if not.
Intercontinental connecting flight in the US I've booked an international flight from Germany to LA via San Diego and am starting to be a bit worried about being able to catch the connecting flight. It's my first time going to the US, so let's call it inexperience....When booking I didn't really think much about it (we...	The exact rule varies from airline to airline, and generally requires you to be at the airport no later than 2 hours after your flight was due to depart, although for something like a delayed inbound flight they will generally be even more flexible than that. If all else fails, and the airline will not do anything for ...
Why don't hotels mount air conditioning units outside the rooms? At least in the US, air conditioning / heating tends to be on the loud side, since the AC unit is mounted directly inside the room. Often times I resort to turning it off for the night to make sure I can get some quiet sleep. This is an issue in both chea...	Well this is an air conditioning issue: cheap hotels use mono block air conditioning units, as it's cheap!
How does EU flight delay compensation work for multi-leg trips? I have a question about compensation under EU laws for my flight. We booked tickets from Venice to Lima with Air Canada. We had two layovers, first in Brussels and second in Montreal. Our first two flights were on time, but the last one (Canada-Peru) was...	When the delay exceeds 3 hours, you can claim money back up to 600 Euros.
Getting a UK passport renewed when you have dual nationality and a different name in your second country? I recently applied to renew my UK passport. Since the last renewal I became a citizen of Costa Rica, which in common with other Latin American countries requires you to have two surnames (apellidos) in your officia...	If you have dual citizenship (‘dual nationality’) and have a non-British passport, the name on your non-British passport must match the name and gender
Traveling to the Bahamas now worried about robbery sexual assault Just learned this yesterday, saw this article and now many others urging the same thing. https://nypost.com/2019/03/02/state-department-issues-travel-warning-for-bahamas-urges-increased-caution/ I have never traveled carnival cruise and this is my wife...	Excursions like those are extremely safe.
Can we carry rice to Japan? We are traveling to Japan for over 18 days and planning to carry 10 KG of rice considering we are two people and eat rice at least twice a day. Are there any challenges at the customs in Japan (Haneda airport)? We will be carrying it in the checked-in luggage. We just wanted to carry goo...	In other words you can no longer bring in rice simply by declaring it on your customs form. There is a special duty free allowance for rice that will ensure it is not taxed.
Royal palaces just outside of major cities? I've been planning a cycling holiday in London and wanted to make a short tour to the Royal palace/castle at Windsor. That got me thinking if other European countries have similar setup of former or current royal residences just outside of major cities? <Q> The Palace of Ve...	The Palácio da Pena in Sintra, Portugal, probably counts as being "just outside of" Lisbon. It's not in Europe, but Iolani Palace in Hawaii is located in downtown Honolulu at 364 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Attending a conference in Beijing with special dietary needs There will be a three week international physics conference (taks in English) in Beijing that I might want to attend. Unfortately I'm a picky eater, being a vegetarian with a nut, peanut and raw soy allergy. I do not speak any Chinese, therefore I expect to b...	China has a huge variety of food and I've traveled with vegetarians in China without much trouble. It is very common for Chinese restaurants to cook with peanut oil, so if your tolerance is low enough, then tough luck. I think with a few simple precautions this is manageable without too much trouble.
Does CDW insurance include TP option automatically in a car rental contract? I see in a car rental contract that insurance is CDW. Does it mean that it includes TP (theft protection) option by default or I need to insist to see TP option in a contract with CDW? <Q> The exact answer will depend upon the company you're r...	"CDW" (Collision Damage Waiver) generally does NOT include coverage for the car being stolen.
What will happen if my luggage gets delayed? I understand that if my luggage does not make a transfer on a plane, the company will deliver it to me. However what if: I am far away from the airport? Will they still send me the luggage? I am in adifferent country? Say I booked a cheap flight followed by a bus tosave m...	Under virtually all circumstances if an airline fails to deliver your luggage to you when you arrive at your destination airport, they will deliver it to you wherever you are.
Traveling to heavily polluted city, what practical measures can I take to minimize impact? I have an upcoming business trip to Gurugram (Gurgaon), a suburb of Delhi which holds the dubious distinction of being the most polluted city in the world . As a traveller, what measures can I take to minimize the impact of po...	Assuming you can't change your time of the year to visit - some months are better than others - unfortunately the only thing you can do is to physically limit the time you are present there. A towel, specially a damp one works well in a pinch
When traveling to Europe from North America, do I need to purchase a different power strip? I'm a Canadian citizen travelling to Europe for the first time and was worried about the difference in voltage between the two regions. Currently, I plan to bring a travel adapter (not a voltage converter) and a power strip whic...	Your power strip is rated at 125V and has overvoltage protection.
Week to spend in Istanbul/Turkey alone at short notice - walking options? A friend from Turkey got in touch recently. I have arranged to fly out for 8 days (flight out is in 4 days). Unfortunately, she will be bogged down with work for her degree so won't have much time to spend with me. I am deciding whether to go out...	Istanbul is very walkable in my opinion.
How does airport security verify that you can carry a battery bank over 100 Wh? In about 3 months I will be flying from Estonia (Tallinn) to New York (Newark) via Stockholm (Arlanda) by SAS. I have an Aukey 30000 mAh (~111 Wh) battery bank which I'd like to bring on board with me. I did some research and discovered tha...	In some airports, you're required to take power banks out of your bag, but this is just to ensure that they're not bombs or something.
US to Europe trip with Montreal layover - is 52 minutes enough? I'm looking at a flight that goes from the US to Europe via Montreal. Is a 52 minute layover in Montreal enough time to get to the next flight? Arrival time in Montreal would be about 8PM. <Q> Montreal airport has a page you might find useful : <S> Uni...	For USA->International connections, you need to find out if your airline offers the option of automatically transferring your luggage. I would never ever try it unless it was a single-ticket, guaranteed connection.
Is it feasible to rent a car for a multi-country Europe trip? I'm planning a (mostly Western) European trip starting in London and ending in Rome, and am considering the possibility of renting a car for the entire trip. The countries I'll be entering are the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Czech Re...	One-way car rental in Europe is fantastic, but it is incredibly expensive. The solution here could not be simpler, Just hire a car in the UK (pick it up and drop it off anywhere you want), and Just hire a car in Europe (pick it up and drop it off anywhere you want). There are some regulations that ban EU citizens drivi...
Air travel with refrigerated insulin In a couple of weeks I'll be travelling by air on 2 separate airlines with insulin for my dog that must be kept refrigerated else it spoils, and I have no idea how to go about this. I'll probably be travelling with a handful of vials as he'll need a supply before I can get a new pre...	As the medication is for a pet, the airlines' animal handling departments are probably the most appropriate people for you to approach. We purchased a small folding cooler that had gel cooler packs and kept all the medication in that bag (would be able to hold maybe 12 cans or so).
"You look tired!" In which countries is this a compliment? In which countries/cultures is "You look tired" a compliment? A travel for work and I often hear the phrase "You look tired" delivered as a compliment. The underlying message seems to be "You are working very hard". In the US people might very well get mad a...	In Japan it is a standard greeting, for example when you meet someone in the evening and have a drink, when you finished work for the day, when congratulating someone for having finished some project: お疲れ様です　otsukaresama desu which means something like "you are tired", but is better translated to something like "Good w...
Are there commercial airplanes on which I can access the Internet from my mobile phone? I'm wondering if there are airlines that provide Internet access to passengers when flying longer than 2 hours, and if it's technically possible at all. <Q> The plane connects to the internet by satellite and makes a WiFi network av...	Yes, many airlines provide internet access on their flights.
What are these little yellow boxes at German pedestrian crossings? I've been to Germany twice now: Once to Berlin and once to Bielefeld. Both places had these yellow boxes with the same pattern at pedestrian crossings. At first I thought they were to press for crossing, but there doesn't seem to be any way to actual...	They are an aid for the visually and aurally impaired.
Checking small items on a plane? Is there any lower limit to the size of a checked item on an airplane? I am traveling internationally and I would like to bring a few small bottles of sauce as a gift. I have them packed in a box that is just large enough to hold three ketchup-sized bottles with plenty of bubble wrap. ...	Some airports with a very sophisticated baggage handling systems have a minimum weight of what can be checked-in (don't know about size)
Travelling outside the UK without a passport I've read all of the relevant questions on here regarding travelling outside the UK without a passport. As I understand, I, as a British Citizen after naturalisation, can travel to and stay in any EU country without a passport - as long as I have a Biometric Residence Perm...	For international travel you will need a valid travel document.
Explaining alternative travel routes when going to the USA I have plenty of direct flights from my city to the US, however on one occasion I took a connecting flight via Amsterdam, purely for the fun of flying. It was not cheaper than a direct flight. Once in Amsterdam I was questioned about my choice before boarding t...	The safest way to avoid being caught lying is not to lie at all. An answer like "this was the best fit for my schedule and budget " should be more than enough.
Does a 'pending' US visa application constitute a denial? I recently applied for a US visa and had the interview, where I was told the application wasn't approved pending a medical examination. I have since found out that I could have travelled on an ESTA after all, so tried to withdraw the visa application. However,...	If no action was taken on your visa and it remains pending, then it has not been refused.
Can I use my Chinese passport to enter China after I acquired another citizenship? I've recently changed my citizenship from Chinese to Canadian and I'm planning a short visit to China soon. Is it possible to enter China with my existing Chinese passport (not expired yet) and then return to Canada with my new Canadia...	If you use your Chinese passport, the Chinese exit checks will ask what document you will enter Canada with, since a Chinese passport is not visa-exempt to Canada.
Visiting the UK as unmarried couple My girlfriend and I both have Ukrainian citizenship. We're planning to visit the UK at the end of April. While filling in the application form for visitor visa we specified our relationship status as unmarried partners since we have been living together for more than 3 years and I'm ...	If you are both just visiting the UK, the authorities will not be very bothered by what your relationship to each other is.
UK visitor's visa refused for my dad who is retired Can you provide me some explanation why my father's UK general visa was refused? He is retired, receives pension and he did provide his bank statement, he also provided documents that prove he owns a property in his home country. I want to cover all his expenses, t...	You also need to show that you can afford to support your father for the period.
Which kind of appliances can one connect to electric sockets located in an airplane's toilet? Which kind of appliances can one connect to electric sockets located in an airplane's toilet? I have read/heard conflicting information: http://asiaspirit.com/lavatory.html ( mirror ): The electric socket in the toilet is...	Plugging in a high-power device will probably trip a fuse or circuit breaker somewhere.
Domestic-to-international connection at Orlando (MCO) We will fly from Charlotte (CLT) to Orlando (MCO) on American Airlines. From there we will take Copa airlines to Panama. I appreciate any advice: Is 2 hours enough to move from the arrival gate to the departure one, considering that they are two separate booked flig...	If you must travel on two separate bookings, I'd leave much more time in between the flights and be prepared to deal with the effects of any delays.
Bratislava (airport) to Budapest I am traveling to Budapest next month via Bratislava airport.We will be arriving at 20:40 in Bratislava, and we want to catch a bus or train to Budapest ASAP. From what I have found the best option is to catch the 21:30 FlixBus from Bratislava, AS Mlynské nivy station. The only other ...	With one adventerous exception - that only runs on Satudays: you could take the RegioJet train from Bratislava Nove Mesto at 22:13 to Komárno arriving at 00:13.
Booked my flight with my credit card, but lost the card somewhere? I have booked my airline ticket using my credit card (my name) but for some reasons, I don’t have anymore the physical CC. I heard that airlines need the CC used to book the ticket. Will this be an issue? Thank you <Q> First if you have lost your cred...	Airlines often want you to show the credit card the tickets were booked with as identification, but it is not usually necessary.
Currency to use and expenses in Hungary & Czech republic A week after, I'll be going on a central Europe tour of Budapest-Prague-Vienna. This is the first time I'm travelling abroad, and as a new graduate I'm on a rather tight budget in case of shopping costs. I know Austria uses euros, but Czech republic and Hungary u...	Our usual advice, and it holds for Hungary and the Czech Republic, is to find an ATM card with no foreign transaction charge, and use it as much as possible.
Traveling with my 5 year old daughter (as the father) without the mother from Germany to Mexico I will be flying with my 5 year old daughter without the mother to Mexico from Germany with transit in the United States. Her grandmother on her mom's side will also be traveling with us. I was born in Mexico and have acqu...	The strong recommendation for the US is to have a signed letter from the other parent; if you want to avoid trouble, this would be a good idea to bring.
How to coordinate airplane tickets? I'm sorry if this is a duplicate question (or a trivial one) - I don't know what to search for (my searches for the question title only bring back mathematical answers). I'm planning on dropping off my daughter with my grandparents for the summer break and returning at the end of su...	The best way I've found to make this kind of booking is either: Get a travel agent to do it for you, they can "link" separate tickets and arrange seating, or Decide which airline you want to fly, call the airline booking line, and work through it with them on the phone.
Why are UK visa biometrics appointments suspended at USCIS Application Support Centers? Today (April 2nd 2019), my family had an appointment at USCIS ASC Washington location. At the appointment, we were told that ASC has suspended the processing of UK visa biometrics until further notice. We have a Schengen visa appo...	Normal service is in place across all 10 US VFS Premium Application Centres and available to all UK visa customers.
US citizen flying to France today and my passport expires in less than 2 months I'm an American citizen and I have a flight out to France today. One of my travel companions informed me that having a passport that expires in less than 2 months (on June 19th) might be a problem. Will I be able to travel or am I not going...	If your passport expires in less than two months, then unfortunately you will likely be refused boarding your plane by your airline.
Why does my laptop charger not work with this adapter? I just bought this adapter at the hotel because I forgot to bring mine from home. For some reason my laptop is not charging when I use this. My charger works until ~250V and the adapter accepts 240V. <Q> As the photo shows it's fused. <S> The fuse might be blown. ...	The other possibility the socket doesn't have power.
Japan - Any leeway for max visa duration due to unforeseen circumstances? I plan to go to Japan on a regular tourist visa, which is valid for 90 days. I was wondering what the consequences are of missing the return flight (assuming I wasn't at fault, like a cancelled flight, or illness preventing me from travelling, et...	If your departure flight is cancelled at the gate, then you are fine.
How to Plan a Route for Long Distance Bike Trip In Europe I am planning on doing a long distance bike trip through part of Europe. I would like to start in Amsterdam and bike through the Netherlands, parts of Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and Germany and end in Switzerland. I have found that OpenStreepMaps has a very us...	For long distance travel, as you are planning, I would use long distance bike routes.
Did USCIS resume its biometric service for UK visa? Service has been suspended since Mar 29th. It looks like all the new applicants are allowed to reserve appointment with USCIS for biometrics (see: Steps after appointment booking from USA for UK visa, vfs global registration confusion? ) Did anyone successfully fi...	Right at the reception I was told that for UK visa bio-metrics, the service is suspended and I should keep checking the website 'news' section for updates.
Can customers really request a return of restaurant food in the USA? In the US version of the TV show Kitchen Nightmares , I see customers returning food for any reason. But when I am in the US, I pointed out problems with the food in restaurants. They apologized but didn't give me replacements and just asked me to pa...	Just to simplify, I'd say you don't need to accept food that's sneezed on
Is there a service that would inform me whenever a new direct route is scheduled from a given airport? On weekends, I like booking cheap direct flights and flying to see a new city. However the number of direct routes from my airport is not that large and I'm always on the lookout for new destinations to pop up for boo...	Routes Online is a firehose of global updates, with tags that you can use to keep an eye on individual airlines and airports ( example ).
Transportation in Netherlands: to and around Amsterdam In June, I plan to visit Amsterdam for 4 days. We will need to travel to Hoofdorp and Bussum to visit relatives. In the past I have stayed at hotels in the Hoofdorp area that provide parking as part of the lodging fee (i.e. not downtown), which worked out well wi...	Parking near the Amsterdam Central Station can be as cheap as €10/day (if you reserve): https://www.interparking.nl/en/find-parking/IJDock/ If you're feeling adventurous, and weather permitting, you could rent a bike .
Crossing US/Canada Border for less than 24 hours I don't cross the Canadian border by vehicle to the USA very often, and I'm not sure if it will pose a problem that I am crossing for an appointment with a tattoo artist in the morning, returning back later that same day after getting my tattoo. I would have some US cas...	Literally thousands and thousands of people every day cross into the US from Canada for less than a day.
Any documents to show when entering USA with ESTA? We'll be soon flying to the US using our ESTA for the first time.We're staying at our relative's place but we will be the ones supporting ourselves financially. Are there any documents (apart from the passport of course) that we might need to bring with us to show to ...	Depending on your airline (and your departure country), you might get a paper boarding pass at check-in, but you don't need it either on arrival - it would only be for entering the plane.
Is there public access to the Meteor Crater in Arizona? Is there public access for hiking or what not in the Meteor Crater in Arizona? <Q> However, it doesn't appear to be possible to walk around on your own. <S> Access to the floor of the crater is not allowed, according to a representative of the company on Trip...	The company that owns the crater notes that there are guided rim walks and a few separate lookout points from which you can see the crater.
Flight departed from the gate 5 min before scheduled departure time. Refund options This was Alaska Airlines flight from SJC to LAX. We ran later than we usually do on our way to flights and so we ended up reaching the gate 2 min before the scheduled departure time. On our way from the security check to the gate we di...	If you check your ticket, it will say something like ' all passenger must be at the gate and ready to board x minutes before the scheduled time, or they forfeit their flight '. You typically can apply for a refund of the tax and fee part of the ticket price, as they haven't paid those taxes/fees if you are not on the f...
As a dual citizen, my US passport will expire one day after traveling to the US. Will this work? As a dual citizen, my US passport will expire one day after traveling to the US (May 4th). I will be staying for one week, flying back to Europe afterwards (where I am a resident). Can I enter with my US passport, and leave...	Enter the US on your still-valid US passport then fly out and enter the EU with your EU passport.
How will the seats be allocated if I don't reserve one before? I booked two seats for one way flight. The ticket doesn't have seat number yet so I am allowed to select any available seats for a fee usually 2 to 5 USD for a seat. What if I don't select the seats? How will they be allocated? Is it random? I booked via an...	They will assign seats randomly, if you checkin online.
Would I be safe to drive a 23 year old truck for 7 hours / 450 miles? Apologies in advance if this question should be posted on the mechanics Stack Exchange rather than here, but after seeing a similar question or two, I figure this one may not hurt: I've been driving a '96 Chevy S10 for about five years now, and comi...	This is most likely safe, as long as you take reasonable precautions: Plan for the truck to break down. Make sure you get plenty of rest before the trip.
Arriving in Atlanta after US Preclearance in Dublin. Will I go through TSA security in Atlanta to transfer to a connecting flight? For my specific flights, I'm flying out of Dublin (Terminal 2) which has US customs pre-clearance. I arrive in Atlanta before connecting to San Francisco. I'd like to shop at the duty free ...	Depending on the airport layout you may need to re-clear security in order to get to your departure gate, however in Atlanta all terminals are connected air-side via the "Plane Train" so this will not be required in your case.
Travel Transformer from US to Japan (100V -> 120V) Voltage? I'm from the US (120V), and am interested in taking my hot air brush on my study abroad trip to Japan. I'm aware of the voltage difference and similar plugs to the US. The problem is that the only travel transformer I can find is ( https://www.amazon.com/VCT...	You are most likely not going to find a suitable consumer-targeted transformer to go from 100 to 120 V with their respective tolerances.
Should I mention being denied entry to UK due to a confusion in my Visa and Ticket bookings? I am an Indian national. I was travelling for an interview to Cork, Ireland in March this year. After my visa was approved (BC only, not BC BIVS), my employer booked the tickets for me via Istanbul and London. At Istanbul Airp...	You were not refused entry to the UK. There is no need to mention your tale of woe if the application form specifically asks if you have been refused entry to any country.
Am I banned from flying from Hamburg Airport for not paying custom duties? I live in Netherlands. Last summer I flew from outside of Europe to Hamburg, Germany. Upon my arrival I had two boxes of cigarettes in my suitcase. The custom officer confiscated one of the boxes and asked me to pay for custom duties. No payment...	In general there will be no criminal prosecution for smuggling if it is "accidental" and the duties on your goods would've been less than 250 EUR ( §32 ZollVG ). You are most certainly not banned from flying into Hamburg airport specifically; if anything, you are banned from entering Germany as a whole.
Is 1h15m a reasonable time to get through Dulles customs to make a connecting flight at 4 p.m.? We flew United from Narita, with a 1 hour 15 min layover. We were scheduled to leave NRT at 16:10, and arrive at Dulles D gates at 15:50. By the time we got off the plane, it was about 16:00. When we got to customs, there w...	All airports/airlines have minimum connection times which are based on statistics, i.e. most flights & people will make it within this time.
Re-entering US on B-2 visa after leaving over Mexican border without stamp My case is a little complicated so please hang on. I will try and explain as concisely as possible. Last year I have stayed in the US for 3 months on the visa waiver program, left to Canada for 1 month, then re-entered on a B-2 visa for another ...	First of all your B visa is automatically voided because of the overstay, it is no longer valid. You need evidence that you really live somewhere else (family, job, university studies, own or rent a home...).
How to leave Beijing airport (PEK) by foot I have 5 hours between daytime flights in Beijing Capital airport (terminal 3), and my challenge is to walk out of the airport to eat a bowl of soup at any small local restaurant outside the airport . The airport seems to be surrounded by semi-urban areas, so finding s...	The only ways out are the connecting roads (and subway), which do not have sidewalks.
Where do 5 or more U.S. counties meet in a single point? The other day I was looking at a county map near my home in NE Georgia. I noticed that there is a point where 4 counties meet - Hall, Jackson, Gwinnett, and Barrow (see screenshot). This made me wonder if there are any locations in the U.S. where 5 or more count...	There are five counties in Florida that meet in the middle of Lake Okeechobee .
UK visitor visa from Lahore Pakistan This a procedural question but very confusing , kindlh help if anyone knowsPeople who are applying for UK visitor visa from Lahore Paksitan are they going to scan the documentsAnd also take the documents packet and what about dependents do they have to provide photocopy set of each...	The documents of dependent like their own identity card or any property will be uploaded on their own application.
Does a U.S. citizen need a transit visa for Belarus if traveling by train from Moscow to Warsaw? I plan to travel from Moscow to Warsaw via Belarus by train. I am a U.S. citizen. Do I need a transit visa and where do I get one? <Q> This news article states that the train route from Moscow to Warsaw requires a transi...	Therefore, you need a visa to transit Belarus.
Can I use my laptop, which says 100-240V, in the USA? I am planning to take my laptop to the USA. The adapter says input voltage is from 100-240V. However the cord connecting the adapter to the plug mentions 2.5A 250V. Will the laptop work along with the charger in the US? Will the cord have any issue being connecte...	Any outlet that provides voltage and frequencies in that range is safe to use. It states "Input 100V-240V, 50/60Hz". Do not use any type of "transformer" or "AC power converter".
How do I get past a 3-year ban from overstay with VWP? I have an overstay with a VWP of 333 days, I had to leave the US in January 2018 but stayed until December 2018 to take care of an American citizen who has no family. I have a 3 year ban. So I had to apply for a B2 visa, I have already done this twice and both have...	Serve out your ban, and then hope they overlook your past transgression when you apply for the visa.
Where to find every-day healthy food near Heathrow Airport? My friend is long-term traveling to Hounslow, UK, and will be working in Heathrow Airport. However, he got sick recently, and has lost a lot of weight. He is still recovering. He was told that there is no restaurant close by their workplace, and employees wou...	Cafes or sandwich shops would be better options (the latter may or may not have seating or a slightly wider menu), or convenience stores (which may be at petrol stations).
Do I need to take cash on my holiday to Sardinia? I'm from the UK. I recently went on holiday to Copenhagen and didn't have to use cash at all because I could use my debit card wherever I went. Will it be the same in Sardinia? Do all restaurants and vendors take card payments? Are there ATMs in all towns? <Q> All towns...	I would expect most restaurants and shops to accept cards, though small ones may not. ATMs are everywhere, and almost everywhere accessible 24/7.
Driving a school bus in the USA I am planning on going to the USA with a school trip from Spain and I would like to know if I can drive and rent a Yellow school bus or do I need a special drivers licence? Any help in this respect would be greatly appreciated. We are planning on doing a part of the Route 66. <Q> Feder...	In most states (if not all), you will need a special category of license to operate a bus with passengers. Contact the motor vehicle department of each state
How to pay in euros from the US? I am planning a trip to France from the US, and need to make multiple payments in € on-line, including but not limited to train tickets on https://www.oui.sncf/ .Of course, the easiest way to pay those expanses is to use a credit card, but, from my experience, American credit cards a...	Some online banks provide the solutions you need, like WeSwap or Revolut :
Can a UK national work as a paid shop assistant in the USA? I am British and live in the UK. I am visiting friends in the USA for 3 months this year and I would like to help out in their friend's shop in Georgia and also get paid while doing so. What visa do I need to get so I can to do this.I think its a Non immigra...	You would need a non-immigrant temporary worker visa.
Can a Senior sit in a Handicap Seat on AMTRAK? I have a Senior ticket. While traveling on amtrak, am I prohibited from sitting in an unoccupied seat reserved for passengers with disabilities? <Q> Do you need seating for handicapped people? <S> If yes, you can use it. <S> But you might be asked for proof of the need. <S...	Unreserved Northeast Corridor trains have a few wheelchair-friendly seats, which can (unlike regular seats) be reserved specially.
Can you still travel to America on the visa waiver program if you have been to Iran in transit? Me and my wife travelled to South East Asia in 2017 and on the way back to the UK we had to do a layover in Iran. We didn't leave the airport nor did we get our passports stamped. My wife would like to visit the USA soon b...	It depends on what the US definition of "travelled to or been present in" is, but taking that to be literal "set foot in the country" (the safest definition from your perspective), you and your wife would no longer qualify for an ESTA and would need to do a full visa application.
One-way train from Paris to Barcelona I'm traveling with my fiance this summer (early August) for 10 days, five in Paris and five in Barcelona. We already have flights and hotels set up, and wanted to take the train from Paris (early afternoon) to Barcelona (arriving that evening). However, depending on the website I'v...	In short, train may look more expensive, but it's definitely more convenient and gets you there door to door, while the low cost airlines fly from far away airports not trivial to get to. Prices vary between different trains, including direct trains and a night train option.
Why do Turkish Airlines gate agents at Istanbul Airport take photos of passenger passports? The gate agents of Turkish Airlines have point-and-shoot digital cameras with which they take photos of passenger passports. They did not ask for permission to do that nor provided a reason. Any idea what could be the reason the...	Most likely they are doing it because the regulations of the country the flight is going to requires them to do so.
Expenditure in Poland - Forex Card doesn't have Złoty I have an HDFC Forex Plus Multi currency card. It has Euro and GBP but no Złoty (Polish currency). How would I use it in Poland? I have not found a suitable answer yet so asking again. I am not sure if withdrawing cash is a good idea. POST TRIP UPDATE : I changed ...	Call your bank and find out that day's Forex rate and the foreign currency fees applicable to your card(s).
How do I spend money in the US? I'm a Canadian traveling to the US next month. I haven't traveled internationally before and I'm not sure how money works. Am I able to use my credit card in the US? I have a $2000 limit, will USD transactions apply to that via the exchange rate or something else? Is my card able to be p...	The majority of US ATMs work with Canadian debit cards, which will give you US funds at the bank rate plus a conversion fee and a foreign withdrawal fee which can be $5 or more, so if you go that route, try to make the least amount of withdrawals.
Is American Express widely accepted in France? I'm going to be in France — mainly cities, especially Paris and Brest — for about a month this summer and the only credit card I have without ridiculous foreign fees is AMEX. How much can I count on this being accepted? If I got a VISA or MasterCard, would I have better ...	American Express cards will be accepted in most upscale hotels, restaurants and shops (mostly those that cater to high-end tourists), but other than that, it's pretty much a lottery.
What if you don't bring your credit card or debit for incidentals? Usually I never bring my card out, that's what I ask. Will not bringing my credit or debit card be a problem to a hotel such as The Park Ave North? <Q> Travelling without a credit in the US is difficult. <S> It's almost impossible to rent a car. <...	When you check-in, a card is usually requested, which will be used as a guarantee for incidentals, but also in some cases for the cost of the hotel itself (unless you paid at tile of booking, of course). Large amount of cash are very unusual in the US and may raise suspicion or concerns.
How do airport currency exchange windows stay in business? It is well known that the exchange rates offered by airport currency exchange windows are poor - see these stories from the BBC for example: Holidaymakers hit as pound falls (20 July 2018) and Tourist pound now down at close to just one dollar (14 Dec 2018) ...	It's easy -- they are selling convenience .
Will TSA allow me to carry a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)/sleep apnea device? When traveling with a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) medical device (commonly used for sleep apnea), will it need to be removed from your carry on bag when going thru security with TSA Pre-Check? <Q> I carried my Cpa...	Most airlines do not count a medical device towards your quota of carry-on bags or personal items. Your can carry on your CPAP. Yes, you must remove it from the bag for X-ray:
Responsibility for visa checking IATA rules state that the airline should ensure that the passenger has the correct visa. If failing that, and the passenger is denied entry to the destination country, the airline is subjected to a fine. What are the obligations of the airline towards the passenger having been denied ...	Any airline that flies internationally will have a clause in their conditions of carriage that says it is the passenger's own responsibility to have the right travel documentation. They generally have an obligation towards the country that denied entry , to transport you back where you come from.
What's the logic behind the the organization of Hamburg's bus transport into "rings"? I'm staying in Hamburg for a while for business reasons and I've been told to get an HVV card for rings A and B as that would cover most of the major destinations I might need to travel to. Now I take it that the bus numbers (e.g., "t...	The 'rings' and 'zones' are used for ticket pricing.
Payment instructions allegedly from HomeAway look fishy to me I'm in the process of setting up a long-term lease agreement for an apartment in my hometown with a landlord which lives abroad. The landlord suggested to use a middleman called HomeAway so that the landlord would not have to travel to my country for excha...	As far as I can tell (I've never used that service), HomeAway acts as a middleman and accepts credit card payments.
Is an early checkout possible at a hotel before its reception opens? I'm looking a hotel place for a certain town. I will need to take an early train at 05:11 on my departure day so I need an early checkout. However the reception opens at 06:00, i.e. I will need to check out before its reception opens. Is this action p...	This is usually possible, but since it's essential to your travel plan, you'll want to confirm it directly with the hotel management before booking.
Taxi Services at Didcot I am traveling to Didcot this week. I am taking train from London and arriving at Didcot very late at night (around 10-11 PM). I want to go to the Harwell campus . There is no public transport available to Harwell after 10 PM (earliest after this is at 6.04 AM). Will I be able to get taxi or ca...	If there are none at the taxi rank, phoning any of the minicab companies in Didcot (there seem to be several) will quickly get you a cab. Pretty much any cab company in the UK will work 24hrs and 10–11pm isn't particularly late: any company will surely be operating at that time, since the pubs don't close until 11pm or...
Longest bridge/tunnel that can be cycled over/through? I'm cycling around Japan, and a few days ago I cycled the Shimanami Kaido, a series of bridges connecting islands between the mainland and Shikoku in the inland sea. One of the bridges there was (if I recall correctly) 6.5km long. This had a specially made bicycle/...	and there are many tunnels that are many kilometers long that cyclists can get through safely. In Europe, the 2,630m long Uitzi Tunnel in Spain is probably the longest. The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail , a nearly-complete 106 mile (171 km) cycling path from Key West to Key Largo, and part of the East Coast Gree...
If I leave the US through an airport, do I have to return through the same airport? My wife and I are flying to Iceland and we are trying to book tickets but I wasn't sure about the flights. So I am just asking to clarify. If I leave the US through an airport, do I have to return to the US through the same airport? <Q...	The answer is no, In the US you do not need to return to the same port of entry (airport, seaport, ect) that you departed from.
Renting farmhouse in Netherlands - is it normal to be asked to pay deposit via bank transfer? I am going to be travelling to Netherlands and trying to book a farmhouse for 3 night long stay. The farmhouse I am looking at is listed on Booking but is unavailable on the dates I am interested in. However, when I contacted ...	When I booked places in the Netherlands (multiple times) through Booking.com, the deposit was either charged to the credit card I provided when booking or it was collected when I arrived, with full payment as I was leaving.
Forgot passport for Alaska cruise (Anchorage to Vancouver) I have a very recently issued Nevada driver’s license that’s probably “enhanced” but that’s the only ID I have on me. I forgot my passport at home. I’m in anchorage now and the cruise leaves this evening. It doesn’t make any stops in Canada except the final ...	The usual thing to do in this situation would be to go in person to a passport agency , where a passport can be issued the same day.
Purchase ticket for someone else to come visit I live in the US, I wanna buy a round trip ticket for someone to fly from Brisbane to stl and back (about a week), can I purchase the ticket here and them pick them up at a kiosk there in Brisbane? <Q> Different airlines have different policies so you need to check with th...	Again, it's different from airline to airline, so you should talk to them first or buy the ticket over the phone confirming that the other person does NOT need to present the booking card at check in The people I have booked for have never had a problem using the tickets I bought them.
Trekking in Russia similar to Kungsleden I've been walking the Kungsleden in the Sweden Lapland recently and I enjoyed it very much. I'd like to try again a similar trek but this time I'd love to go to either Kamchatka or South Siberia (near Baikal lake). Is there a trek in one of those places which is similar to the...	You can find marked trails good for multi-day trek in Crimean mountains, starting from Angarsky pass.
Should I submit original or copy of my passport to Canadian embassy for an immigration application? Recently my husband applied for my immigration to canada in Family Class. My husband is a canadian citizen. Recently I have been asked to submit as the following Passport/Travel Document: Valid passport or travel docu...	They want the actual passport.
Does having had a visa for a country mean I used to be a citizen/national of that country? I'm answering the question "Have you ever been a citizen or national of any other country? Country of Citizenship / Nationality" I used to have an Artist (O-1B) visa for the USA from 2013-2016. Does this mean I used to be a US C...	To reiterate: not only does your O-1 visa not make you a US citizen or national, it implies the contrary.
What is the legal status of travelling with (unprescribed) methadone in your carry-on? My girlfriend and her sister will be going to Canada for two weeks at the start of July. They both use drugs recreationally and aren't open with their family and are quite isolated. My girlfriends sister has obtained methadone from ...	It is not legal to bring methadone into Canada without a prescription. First, medications are exempt from the 100ml rule and everyone advises you keep your meds in carryon.

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