Split (1)

train · 95.7k rows

source stringlengths 620 29.3k	target stringlengths 12 1.24k
What is the shortest distance Airport to Cologne Germany From San Francisco What is the shortest distance Airport to Germany From San Francisco considering I will take a train to Cologne from there. <Q> There are only two German airports that have non-stop service from San Francisco: Frankfurt and Munich. <S> Frankfurt...	The most commonly used airports for such a trip are: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Can I call the airport to see if my boyfriend made it through customs? My boyfriend is in LAX he came from Australia. His next flight is in 28 minutes and I haven't heard from him at all to know if he made it through customs. I'm extremely scared and I'm having bad panic attacks. I'm supposed to pick him up from the ai...	If you have his passport number (and full name and birth date, and his consent), you may be able to check his I94 history online, though I’m not quite sure how fast this is updated. If you don't hear anything, it is more likely that it means he can't call you because he is on the next flight - maybe he had to rush to c...
How to book Indian buses and trains in advance without an Indian phone number? Is it possible these days to book Indian buses and trains in advance without an Indian phone number? When I look online, all sites and apps require an Indian phone number, which as a non-Indian, I do not have. I’d like to book in advance bec...	By the way, you can take an Indian SIM by providing your passport as ID proof from any mobile service provider official shop. If you encounter problems (like I did) on the IRCTC site, you can book bus tickets with RedBus, Ixigo or MakemyTrip applications on your mobile/PC.
My passport's Machine Readable Zone is damaged. How do I deal with it? I need your help about my passport. On my passport front page, the last line of the MRZ is damaged. Do I need to apply for new passport, or is this not an issue? <Q> If the machine readable section of your passport is damaged, as it is in this photo...	This passport is no longer fit for use, and the only option is to replace it.
Why are compartments in western European day trains falling out of fashion? In Europe, railway carriages have had two types of layout: coach-style big room with plenty of seats or compartment cars with a side corridor giving access to small, usually 6-seat or 8-seat compartments. This is for day trains; overnight sleep...	It is now possible to manufacture a separate comfortable seat for every passenger even in the cheapest class, and compartment can only practically fit benches. I've travelled a lot by train in Germany where this transition is still ongoing.
Bringing bottled soda on Air France / Philippine Airlines flight to Manila I will soon be flying from Europe to Singapore SIN via Paris CDG (checked through luggage) and then board a separate flight from Singapore to Manila NAIA. I'm visiting a friend and I'd love to bring them a few bottles of "local" soda, but I'm ...	If you are able to buy your soda at duty free in France and they can provide it in a tamper-evident bag, then you have a very good chance of it being allowed through to Manilla (although I can't guarantee it obviously).
What can I do at Hong Kong Airport for 13 hours? Problem: I have a layover of 13 hours on the 15th of December 2019. I arrive 7 am in the morning, depart 8 pm Hong Kong time. I had earlier planned to go out but now I don't think I should risk it. So far I've found the below: Airport lounges (but they seem to be rest...	Definitely worthwhile to look into the airport lounges. Certain credit cards give you benefits and discounts in some of the lounges, but they should accept all other cards as well. One may get from Hong Kong to Macau (and vice versa) with the 24-hour bridge shuttle bus via the HZMB (Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge) , whi...
Is 4 hours 30 minutes enough to transit from Haneda to Narita airport? My flight is Osaka-Tokyo (Haneda), eta 12:20pm and Tokyo (Narita)-Kuala Kumpur etd 5pm. Do I have enough time to transit and what is the best way to Narita airport from Haneda? <Q> There is a shuttle bus which costs 3,100 Yen and takes approximately...	In your case, you should be able to catch your flight, if everything is running on time.
I will be using a business visa 90 days in Russia, Have anyone faced problems by custom or police about "what kind of business I'm doing?" I will soon receive a buiness visa after one month duration is 3 months.I might sound funny, but will I get into a trouble if im not a buiness man?? I dont even have work, but I mea...	You are in risk of not being admitted to country if you lied on the application. On business visa you suppose to have business meeting or something for your company or as freelance to do in Russia, so if they ask you why you are there you can simply say the reason, show your meetings or what you suppose to do there.
How to track buses in China? Is there any app allowing to track buses and other types of public transportation (at least large cities of) mainland China, which has an English interface? I assume even if one gets Google Maps to work, they won't be showing routes and schedules. <Q> It's likely city-dependent at present. ...	there is an app named 车来了 in china,it will tell you when will it comes and where it is.
Is it safe to drink the water from the fountains found all over the older parts of Rome? When I visited Rome and walked around the older sections, I saw many different types of fountains that were constantly running with water. Some went into the ground, some collected in basins, etc. Is the water coming out of these ...	Assuming that decorative fountains with statues and a large water basins are also meant by the word "fountain", these are not a potable source - in history, the water must have been taken from a high-level placed water source, which would give power to the fountain, and that source might be a river or a pond or anythin...
Is using Swiss Francs (CHF) cheaper than Euros (EUR) in Switzerland? We are traveling to Switzerland (mostly Zurich and closeby) for several days later this year and, one of our friends told us to bring Swiss Francs with us as things would be generally cheaper if we pay with Francs as opposed to paying with Euros . Ou...	In my experience, banks give the best exchange rates, especially YOUR bank (if you just use a random ATM, your bank will make the exchange).
Besides TGV train, how can I travel around France from Paris area during a strike? Around two months ago (in October), I bought a TGV train ticket to travel from Paris to Nantes to spend my vacation for Christmas. However, since the 5th of December, train companies are on strike, and there's no telling when it's goin...	Long distance busses, both BlaBlaBus and Flixbus operate between Paris and Nantes Ridesharing, the market leader in France is BlaBlaCar Renting a car, if you are so inclined, you can even post the ride on BlaBlaCar to share the costs. Car rental with OuiCar (a service allowing private owners to rent out their cars)
Is paying for portrait photos good for the people in the community you're photographing? Scenario: You go to a remote village in 3rd world country x. You see a photogenic wizened old man, or woman in traditional dress, etc and ask if you could take a photo. They indicate yes, but also extend their hand for money? I'm...	So, depending on the situation, if you are "surrounded" by beggars while taking pictures, it is probably not a good idea to do it; but if you are in a remote area, engaging a single person, it might be OK to give away little bit of local money.
Why can't one use airport luggage trolleys when queuing for the immigration counter in an airport? There typically is no available airport luggage trolley that we can bring to the immigration queue after landing to an airport. Why can't one use airport luggage trolleys when queuing for the immigration counter in an air...	The airports I've arrived at do provide trolleys at international baggage claim, where people will be collecting bigger, heavier bags, and often more than one per person, in addition to their carry-on and personal item.
Avoid long walking when changing between Tokyo subway lines On my last trip to Tokyo, I made extensive use of subway lines (Tokyo Metro and Toei). Very often, there were no direct subway route to my destination. So I have to change trains. And since the subway had a bit of history and development, I have a couple of ro...	Tokyo-Metro Fukutoshin Line (For Ikebukuro)
What's the minimum info I need to provide from an e-Ticket to board a flight? Pardon the naive question, but my travel agent sent me an e-ticket, not thru email but in an URL link within an email. My phone's browser did not get me in, and Firefox also had trouble (probably due do NoScript) but I had no problem viewing...	When checking in manually (at the check-in disk) you only need you passport too.
Naples. Circumvesuviana train. Are tickets sold for a precise time? I'm going to visit Naples soon and want to take Circumvesuviana train in order to get to Herculano and Pompei. So I have a couple of questions answers to which I cannot google. I prefer to ask these questions here instead of figuring out at the place b...	What you in stead buy is an ticket for a certain number of zones from Naples, valid on all modes for a certain time. You can look for timetables in their official website
Is 31st of December a public holiday in Japan? Is the 31st of December a public holiday in Japan? It would be best to get an experienced answer as there is contradicting information in different sites. For instance some sites mention that 31st of December is a national bank holiday. In particular Time and Date says...	While the vast majority of offices are closed, December 31st is not a national holiday as noted in Japan Guide. According to the relevant law, the only public holiday around New Year’s is the 1st of January.
Why do some groups of tourists include someone carrying a banner? While traveling in Thailand I have seen a lot of groups of Chinese tourists. But one thing is very confusing to me, every group has someone who was carrying a some sort of banner, and those banners were not unique. What does those banners mean? Why do t...	You might have a number of tour groups simultaneously at a busy tourist site and the use of a flag (and stickers on the participants) helps keep them together and is very much necessary.
Are UnionPay cards universally accepted in China or would you still need Alipay or cash sometimes? I currently live in the US and could get a UnionPay credit card from the local branch of ICBC. Would having this card be sufficient to never have to use cash or other forms of payments while traveling in China? I could...	Most large shopping mall accept credit card. So your best bet is still cash. Most taxis don't take credit cards.
Which non-stop passenger flight connects two cities with the largest temperature difference? For the purpose of this question, temperature refers to daily mean temperature in a month (shown as "daily mean" on Wikipedia) of the city/town that an airport primarily serves passenger flight refers to scheduled flights an...	Pegas Fly operates a seasonal charter EO 2479 from Chita to Phuket , every two weeks, from January to May. I nominate Harbin-Singapore, operated by Scoot (TR 155).
Can you buy alcohol in EU airports tax-free on arrival? Most times when I've flown within the EU I've passed through the common airside area where people waiting to depart are. This enables fast transits within schengen. I know you have to show the boarding pass in the taxfree when buying alcohol. Will I be denied if I...	There are airports which allow tax free purchases for those arriving from international destinations, on the presumption that the goods could have been purchased at the departure point, but were not.
Trip to iceland: paying for tours or taking bus/car I will be in Iceland for three nights during the new year holidays.The are different websites that offer tours in Iceland with different prices. I can also take bus or rent car and explore by myself. I am wondering which option is more economical, safe, and carefree? ...	It depends which specific trips you’re planning and what kind of car you’d rent, among other things. In many cases being part of an organised tour might offer a little extra security, but if you’re going to travel alone there probably aren’t all that many places safer than Iceland from a personal security perspective.
Can you bring vitamins into China? I wonder if it's ok to bring standard multi vitamins into China? I usually carry a 100 pill can with me. Is it legal? Will I have to declare it? Should I be ready to show it? Sometimes my total number of pills is around 400 pcs, of different kinds, because I buy large cans and ...	There are no legal requirements what so ever so declare vitamins. Take the amount you need and as long as the amount is reasonable for the duration of your stay you will be fine.
Buy Lonely Planet guides in Istanbul I am in Istanbul and I would like to buy or get the Lonely Planet guidebook of Turkey.Do you have any hint on where I can find it?Thanks <Q> D&R Bookstores are located throughout Istanbul, and they generally stock Lonely Planet books in English - at least for the Istanbul and Turkey...	I recall that there's a book shop right next to Sultanahmet tram station, in the same building as McDonalds; I definitely bought city maps in English there, not sure about Lonely Planet.
Driving courses for tourists One of my not-so guilty pleasures is to watch Australian dash-cam video compilations; the fun part is to try to figure out all the different driving rules. As a North-American driver, I would be scared out of my wits trying to drive on the left side. This leads to my question: Let's say...	As for regulations, just stay within the posted limits (obviously the speedometer will match the units in the signs). To my knowledge there's no formal training program that visiting drivers are required to take, although it's being discussed.
Do exit immigration officers care if you’re heading to a country you are obviously not allowed to visit? In countries with exit controls where you must clear immigration/passport controls when leaving the country, what happens if you try to leave to go to a country that you are obviously not allowed to visit? For ex...	For land borders: As you are going in one specific country, immigration probably knows the rules, and might warn you - but it is not their responsibility.
What's the use for this shower drain cover? I'm staying in an apartment in Mexico and found this mysterious shower drain cover/cap/lid in the bathroom, made out of plastic: Is it to prevent insects from crawling out? To prevent bad smells from leaching? To decoratively hide the shower drain? What's the name of this "...	My guess is that this would be to prevent sewage smell coming into your room.
Would you have to remove your jacket for the X-ray machine if you're not wearing anything underneath? Whenever you go through the metal detectors at the airport, you're asked to remove your jacket and put it in one of the plastic trays. On a recent trip this got me thinking - what if you're wearing nothing but the ja...	If you don't want to remove anything in public, you can always ask for a separate screening, where an officer of your gender will check you in private.
How do I provide restaurant with box to return my coat? I reside in the (continental) US. I was recently on a trip to northern California. While there, I unfortunately forgot my coat at a restaurant; a coat that isn't overly expensive, but I find personally valuable. I called the restaurant to ask about it and they man...	Order a free flat rate box, and ship it to the restaurant:
Pay in local currency or in dollars with a credit card in Peru? Until now, I've only seen credit card charges displayed on the POS terminal under a country's own currency. However, in Peru, many terminals display both the local soles and my card's usual currency, Canadian Dollars and the vendor asks me which currency...	The general consensus on this site is that it's probably in your favor to pay in local currency and allow your card issuer to do the conversion, rather than allow the local vendor or their payment network to do it for you -
Going from Notting Hill Gate to LCY City Airport - quickest and cheapest way? I wish to find the quickest way from Notting Hill to City airport by train or by taxi or Uber. I have bags. <Q> The quickest way will undoubtedly be by London Underground and DLR. <S> (If you REALLY want the absolute cheapest you can head We...	The simplest and also quite cheap route is to travel from Notting Hill Gate station on the Central Line to Bank, where you can change onto the DLR to reach London City Airport. Another option that is a bit slower, but might be worth considering if you have to travel with larger bags, is to take a taxi/private hire to S...
What is the incidence of lost luggage in Amsterdam Airport? Years ago, 10% of luggage going through Amsterdam Airport was lost. Is that still true? We have a choice to fly through Paris or Amsterdam to Prague on Delta. <Q> According to this article the rate of bags lost in Europe is about 8 per thousand. <S> That's...	The year I was working the number of lost bags was 0.75%.
Bringing hiking shoes with dirt/soil to the US? I'm soon travelling from Europe to the USA and I'm bringing hiking and running shoes with dirt on them (originating only from the EU and not from any farms). I have already thoroughly cleaned them, but it's hard to get them completely clean. Will this be a problem when ...	Cleaning them thoroughly should be good enough.
If my passport allows me to enter a country visa-free, does that guarantee me that the entrance is free of charge or is there any exception? If my passport allows me to enter a country visa-free, does that guarantee me that the entrance is free of charge or is there any exception? I know that for the case of visas on ...	There is an exception for citizens of certain nearby countries, and the biggest ports and airports.
How to visit Jewel in Changi on layover without paying extra? If I have a 5+hour layover at Changi Airport, what is the procedure to visit Jewel and the rain vortex without having to pay departure tax? Both incoming and outgoing flights are with Singapore Airlines. If that's not possible, what's the most I can see of...	If you are eligible for visa on arrival, or VFTF , then you can clear immigration and visit.
Which airports serve only international destinations? In this question , concerning the airports that serve the most countries, domestic flights are excluded (i.e. the country containing the airport should not contribute to its destination count). This leads me to wonder - are there any examples of airports where t...	There are five airports with regular passenger flights: Brussels , Charleroi , Ostend , Antwerp and Liège .
Why is the subway in Seoul so cheap? The price for a trip on the Seoul subway starts at about $1.Compared to, for example, the London underground, which starts at about $2.00 (at the time of writing this question) or even Berlin S-Bahn which is about $3.40, this is incredibly cheap. One would think there is a compromis...	The price for riding a subway system has little to do with the cost of operating it, and more to do with how much the government is prepared to subsidize it and the government's attempts at load balancing different types of public transport. In Seoul like in many other Asian cities, there are no monthly passes with unl...
Transit at Bangkok on two different tickets I booked two separate tickets. One from Amsterdam to Bangkok BKK (Finnair), one from Bangkok to Luang Prabang in Laos (Lao Airlines). Will I need to go through Thai immigrations to collect my luggage? As a Dutch citizen it says here http://www.consular.go.th/main/contents/fi...	While you don't need a visa, you still need to pass immigration to enter the country.
What time of year is the cheapest to travel to Canada from Europe? I live in Ireland and I want to visit some relatives in Canada. Some of them live in Kelowna, BC and some in Langley, BC. Which time of year is the cheapest and which is the most expensive? Also, are there any travel days that are the cheapest? <Q> Th...	As the date gets closer, prices tend to increase steadily but then at the last minute, when spots are available, it is possible for prices to drop again, although those flights can be pretty tough with long layovers, many connections and even change of airports. Prices are lower if demand is lower.
Is it allowed to use custom barcode mobile apps as a boarding pass? Inspired by this question - What types of boarding pass barcodes are accepted at Stockholm Arlanda Airport? Is it allowed by airports and airlines to use anything but the official .pdf they provide or the official mobile app of the airline? For some ...	Although in theory fine - as others have mentioned - the content in the barcode is the relevant data, you shouldn't use another app unless you're absolutely sure the company accepts it.
Is wearing perfume in public transports or rooms bad in Japan? While visiting Japan I almost never find people wearing relatively strong fragrance in the trains or public places in Japan. Is it considered rude or no manner when using relatively strong perfume? I know some people are sensitive to certain smell that ca...	Japanese and East Asians don't get as much body odor because they have less apocrine sweat glands so they don't need as much perfume, cologne, etc. The only possible 'Japan' part of this is that Japanese people broadly tend to be a lot more considerate of others and make more of an effort not to disturb fellow-passenge...
Is there a website or a code that will suggest dates for the cheapest flights? For example, I want to travel from London to New York. My dates are flexible departure (July) and return (September). I want my output to be the dates for which I'll get the cheapest flight (instead of manually trying out multiple options o...	If you are keen on getting a certain flight, you can ask for daily alerts and every day you will get an email that lists the cheapest flights to your selected destination. The main service I have used for this is Kayak and that in fact purchased from the alert email several times.
Recommended time for global entry interview on arrival? Is there a minimum time that should be planned to allow a global entry interview on arrival? I'm arriving in IAH, but I have a domestic connection 1h50m after scheduled arrival time that goes to my final destination. I can't find any real guidance as to what is ...	You would do your immigration checkin and global entry interview at the same time.
Where is the smallest park by area? As I stated in the title, where is the smallest public park (owned by government, local government or a charity such as RHS)? <Q> Technically Mill Ends Park in Portland, Oregon, USA. <S> It is a circle 2 feet (0.6 m) across. <S> It was named an official city park in 1976, and is op...	I bet that the Heemskerk Lunet 10 does make a good chance as the smallest 'national park like' park, as it is a rather small bit of ground owned by Noordhollands Landschap.
Returning to the US with a US Passport expiring within 6 months If my US passport expires in November of this year (2020), and I want to travel in the UK beginning in March, will I need to renew to be able to board a plane back? I may be returning as late as May or June, so my passport would expire within 6 months when...	The UK does not have any minimum passport validity requirement other than that your passport is valid for the duration of your visit :
Is there any car ferry between anywhere in the UK and anywhere in mainland Europe that charges per car and not per person? I'll soon be continuing my world hitchhiking trip from Germany to Scotland. When I need to use ferries I try to find one that charges per car because I can try to hitch a ride with somebody taking...	You can also use the train ferry which is subsidised and not super expensive to the Netherlands and Ireland:
When traveling from the EU to the USA, what kind of power adapter am I going to need? I'm going to be traveling from the EU to the USA for a few days. During my stay, I need to be able to charge personal devices such as my laptop, my phone, and my shaving machine. Coming from a country with 230V and 50Hz power, what o...	If all your appliance are of the "any voltage" kind, than all you need is a plug adaptor that adapts the shape of your EU plug so that it fits in a US socket.
Not stamping my foreign passport at US border I have a question about having not been stamped in my passport at the US border. I am a non US citizen and arrived to JFK airport last year with a B1/B2 type visa. A woman officer standing at the lines asked me where I was from and then told me to use the APC machine. So a...	There’s a secondary station at immigration in japan where you can request a stamp
Air travel UK to USA with a hyphen in my surname - will it be a problem? I'm flying from the UK to the USA for a holiday in a few months with Virgin. My surname has a hyphen in it, but it seems that Virgin's computers cannot handle this, so they have removed it and my surname appears as a single word. I've heard that...	I have had an issue with a hyphen when checking in and validating my green card with United at their self-serve terminals at Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) when traveling to the United States.
Can you let someone else use your boarding pass to get into a travel lounge? Let's say I was traveling with a friend. My friend is flying economy whilst I'm flying first class. Could I visit the lounge, get the food and all that jazz, then exit the lounge, give my boarding pass to my friend and let them check the loung...	Legally no, but often there is just a check of the ticket (and a scan of ticket, so that you may enter only once).
Traveling with a photocopy of a European ID across Europe Is it allowed/accepted to travel with a photocopy of an ID (in order not to lose the real one) rather than the ID itself or would it create issues with the local police in case of checks? I mean, do they have some sorts of verification system or database checkin...	What you can do is get yourself both an ID card and a passport if your country issues cards, and take one or the other within Europe. There is no EU resident/citizen database authorities could use to double-check your data and no EU-wide rule regulating this matter.
Why would you cancel a non-refundable hotel reservation? I was wanting to cancel a hotel reservation on Expedia but when I clicked on the cancel link I get this message: The room/unit type and rate selected are non-refundable. Should you change or cancel this reservation for any reason, your payment will not be refun...	I cancel just in case the hotel or booking agency refunds me anyway — it happens.
What are the rules around intersections with flashing lights? I will be travelling to the USA (from the UK) and renting a car. I have been looking into the various traffic laws and rules, signage etc. as well as potential routes to take for the journey, and I came across an intersection for which I don't understand the...	A flashing yellow light means drivers should use caution in the area of the light.
What is a good way to find new western friends in a foreign city? I moved to Cebu around a month ago. I'm working from home as a computer programmer. I've been living abroad and travelling for a year now. I'm regularly meeting women and people from the local culture, but sometimes I miss having male friends and people...	Virtually any country or city with a foreign community also has an expat forum online, and these often organize social get-togethers. Search Expats in Cebu or Foreigners in Cebu .
What is the world's largest publicly accessible air-conditioned space? Living just off the equator, in a place that's hot & humid all year around, I find myself longing for places with pleasant, predictable, climate-controlled environments. So: What is the largest publicly accessible air-conditioned space in the worl...	The Flower Dome at Singapore's Gardens by the Bay is the largest greenhouse in the world as listed in the 2015 Guinness Book of World Records, clocking in at 195,000 What about the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
Switching terminals to shop (Charles de Gaulle)? I have a connecting flight in CDG and I would like to shop in the departure area of Terminal 2E. I will arrive at terminal 2E and then I will depart at terminal 2F so I am wondering whether it is possible for me, once I land in Paris, to go to the shopping area of termin...	You can only buy tax-free if you have a boarding pass for an international flight with you; they want to see it.
Is it possible to add a Frequent Flier number after the flight is booked? My university is responsible for booking flights on my behalf. I wanted to know if it's possible to add my frequent flier number and credit the miles to it after the flight has been booked? Is it airline dependant? For this particular flight, th...	On almost all airlines you can select/change frequent flier accounts as often as you want until check in.
Is it snowing in Moscow in January/February 2020? There have been some reports that Moscow has seen the warmest winter this season (2019/2020) and that "fake snow" had to be brought in! Is this true? Has the situation changed? If we're planning to travel in the last week of Feb (or first week of March), can we expect...	I find more snow in February, every 3/4 days if can snow and you can get quite a big layer (almost as high as your foot).
How to get clean shirts when the hotel doesn't offer a laundry service? I'm living in hotels right now and some hotels doesn't offer a lundry service. I've considered full service laundry where I can pick up my laundry ironed and ready to wear and also laundromats. I have yet to find a laundromat with drying rooms wher...	Do not go to a laundromat but do go to a service where they clean and iron the shirts and return them to you in the hotel or keep them in the shop for you to collect.
Can you land your private helicopter on Viking Line cruise ships? Helicopter taxi services are everywhere near the baltic coasts. Can you take a helicopter taxi to a Viking Line cruise ship en route? Or is that not allowed? Are only ambulance helicopters allowed to land on the ships? I recently asked a Viking Line cus...	Technically helicopters can land (well, almost), but Viking Line says that In more serious cases we can use helicopter transport or evacuation boat. They don’t allow it for the sake of practicality. Like another answer states , it is about permission and capabilities.
What's the longest scheduled helicopter flight? I'm looking for the longest scheduled commercial helicopter route in the world. It could be seasonal but should be recurring and anyone should be able to purchase tickets for the route. <Q> There is a scheduled helicopter route from Malaga <S> (Spain) to Ceuta <S>...	Vas'kovo airport of Arkhangelsk has scheduled helicopter flights to Shoina at a total distance of ~420 km:
Are there luxury tourist train excursions in the USA? In various countries around the world, tourists can book luxury train excursions. Those typically run only several times per year, use heritage carriages, are far more expensive than regular trains, are booked as full packages including luxury meals and excursions,...	Amtrak provides the ability for rail/train car owners to have their privately-owned rail/train cars attached to our trains between specified locations to see North America in an extraordinary way.
How can I tell if old US currency is usable? I have American bill notes. I don't know if I still can use it or not. How can I find out? <Q> The note in the image is definitely not genuine. <S> Taking it to a bank would be a waste of time. <S> Federal reserve notes are printed entirely in green and black. <S> The...	Genuine US currency is always usable --
Using self-service gas pumps in Israel - with Hebrew-only interface After traveling quite a bit in Israel by car I still can't figure out how to use gas pumps at the gas stations. All pumps I've seen were self service ones where you pay by car at the pump. Also none of them would allow you to change the language from ...	If there are no workers outside next to the pumps, you can always go inside (usually to the nearby convenience store and pay at the till, this is also how you pay in cash for gas.
How do I know whether an airline seat upgrade at gate was free? I just flew via Air Canada from USA to Toronto directly. Before boarding, I asked at the gate if any upgraded seats are available. In response, the representative simply gave me a business class seat without any further information. There were a couple mor...	If you didn't sign for any payment, it was a free upgrade, period.
Would it be hard for a woman to pass Ireland immigration who is travelling alone from HK My boyfriend is a UK citizen. He is now living in Belfast temporarily. I want to meet up with him in Dublin travelling from HK (Visa Free) (connecting flight in Amsterdam). I will have a return ticket to fly back to HK in 2 weeks l...	Getting a visa, even though not a guarantee that you will be allowed to enter the UK with one, would significantly reduce your chances of being rejected at the border (if you were truthful in your visa application).
Booking lodging along the west coast of USA My girlfriend and I are planning to travel down the west coast of USA for a few weeks in the spring (late April to May). We've heard in Europe you almost have to book lodging ahead of time otherwise you likely won't find anything. Is this the same for the west coast of the ...	This strongly depends on where you are going, what kind of accommodation you are looking for, and how much you are willing to pay. Outside of local holidays and popular weekends, with a car you hardly ever even need to book ahead, as long as you are willing and able to stretch your day by a bit and have checked out the...
I was deported and my ban period ends this year, will I be able to return to the US? I got deported because I worked illegally in the States and they banned me for 5 years. This period ends later this year and I'd like to go back and visit my friends. Will they let me? What type of visa do I need? <Q> You would need to...	You will be eligible to apply for a visa, but you must still meet all the requirements to obtain one.
Mobile Data/ Portable WiFi for Japan I will be in Osaka Japan from the UK, from late March through to mid-April and my mobile plan is extremely expensive in Japan for roaming. Can someone suggest the best option? I have had a look around and can see there are options for buying/ renting a portable WiFi hotspot. I am ...	The option to rent a SIM or mobile WiFi router has already been mentioned; a lot of Airbnb places also used to provide mobile routers. you can buy up a „Japan“ SIM by China Unicom in shops at HK airport.
MIA Airport - connecting international flight with domestic flight I am flying from Peru to MIA and connecting to SFO. The layover time I have is 2 hours and 35 minutes. Is it enough for me to get through immigration (I am not a US citizen) and get to the departure gate? note: I'll have carry-on only and I book my fli...	Yes, AA has full confidence you will be able to make that connection.
Mexican Travel to Germany I have some questions as Mexicans dont need visa for Germany. I plan to make a trip of only two weeks to Germany. Will, they are questioned at the airport/Immigration? such as Where is He/She staying/Hotel Booking? How much money you have? How much money should I have in my account/Cash t...	You should have enough money (cash or bank account) for your stay and the return trip. You should have a plan where you stay after you leave the airport, e.g. a hotel reservation or the invitation of a friend.
Moving between Schengen Countries I am a citizen from a non-Schengen country but I do not require a visa to enter the Schengen region. If I travel to a Schengen country ( which I think will be Romania; too many uncertainties still) and then travel to Spain or other Schengen region country, will I still have to go throu...	When traveling from Schengen EU country to Schengen EU country by direct border you will not see customs, if you fly between Schengen EU countries you might see customs but can ignore them by going through an EU lane or nothing to declare.
Exactly where can you go with a single-trip ticket in Berlin? Inspired by this question about UK inter-city rail. In Berlin, a single-trip ticket is valid for : "a single journey towards your destination", changing trains/buses "as many times as required", for 120 minutes (stopping in the middle and then getting ba...	The single fare tickets allow a trip with any number of changes in direction of the destination via the usual route or via a route required by the current traffic/schedule situation.
Traveling to the USA on ESTA after being in Syria I have a situation here and I do not know what would be the best approach. I have dual nationality, French and British.I have travelled to Syria (but not by plane), I took a car overland from Lebanon and spent 3 days in Damascus. The Syrian stamp is on a French passpo...	I would not recommend trying to get an ESTA, the B2 visa would probably be less of a hassle.
Is Ann Arbor within reasonable Lyft/Uber range of DTW? My family is going to a wedding in Ann Arbor. From a map, it looks like it's within reason to Lyft or Uber from the DTW airport. (Where "reasonable" means something like "under $50".) Does this make sense or are there any gotchas? I know this can be calculated wit...	Also consider the Michigan Flyer https://www.michiganflyer.com/ A bus from DTW to Ann Arbor that goes 13x a day. Your main gotcha is going to be the state of I-94 (and I-275 as an alternative route).
Is it safe to plug a power strip into a voltage converter? My voltage converter has only one 110V outlet. Is it safe to plug a 3-outlet 110V power strip to the voltage converter? The voltage converter is a 1100W step down 220V to 110V converter: 2020 Professional DOACE 2200W Voltage Converter, All-in-One Travel Conv...	The power converter's plug and socket are of standard design, and internally wired correctly. The answers to some or all of these matters might be unclear.
How to apply for US passport card when I already have passport book? I have a US passport book, and I would like to apply for a US passport card (to have in addition to my passport book). If I apply using form DS-82, submitting my current passport book as proof of citizenship, does it get returned to me still valid, o...	You may be able to apply for a passport card without submitting your passport book.
What's the best way to get from Gare Du Nord to Viking Cruise ship? What's the best way to get from Gare Du Nord to Quai Maurice Berteaux 78230 Le Pecq if we want the fewest transfers for the cheapest price? <Q> The cheapest way will be to use the RER taking about an hour, but this means you will have to transfer lines...	taxi, from Gare du Nord directly to the quay (no transfers) Cheapest
Is a Swiss identity card proof enough to be able to purchase alcohol in Scotland? I will be travelling to Scotland later this month and plan on visiting a few pubs and drinking some alcohol. And, while I am above the legal drinking age of Scotland, I can look quite young sometimes and get carded somewhat frequently her...	Considering how similar they are to UK licenses a Swiss driving license would likely be fine but a national ID might be iffy as we have nothing comparable in the UK.
Ways to get to New Haven from Windsor (preferably with public transportation)? - Connecticut, USA I'll be in Windsor (staying at the Hilton Garden Inn) over this weekend, and I was looking to spend one of the days exploring New Haven. Is this possible by means of public transportation? I don't have a car and I don't ...	For getting around New Haven, as explained on the CTtransit fare schedule , you can purchase an unlimited local rides one-day bus pass for $3.50 on the bus by pressing the "Get All-Day Pass" button. There is an Amtrak service from Windsor to either New Haven State Street Station or New Haven Union Station , the train r...
How safe is it to fly on a 22 year old Thai Airways Boeing 777-200? I am travelling to Bangkok and just got to know that I will be flying on a 22 year old Thai Airways Boeing 777-200, how safe is it to fly on a plane this old? <Q> The age of the aircraft has never been the root cause of an aviation catastrophe. <S> It...	It is as safe as any aircraft in commercial airline use, regardless of age.
Getting a refund from TAP Air Portugal related to COVID-19 My international conference in Europe this May has been canceled due to the COVID-19. I have a ticket, purchased from TAP air Portugal, from Toronto, Canada to Lisbon. Because it is a non-refundable fare, they don't want to give a refund. They won't allow me t...	Since you bought a non-refundable ticket, the airline does not have to refund you.
Is it possible travelling Sweden WITHOUT credit or debit card? I've heard that in Sweden (Stockholm, Gothenburg), you can only pay for public transportation by credit/debit card, or an app on your phone. As an electronic payment hater, is it possible to travel the country (by public transportation) as tourist (includi...	Regarding cash it is up to the place where you want to purchase something to choose what forms of payments they accept and if you do not want to or can not pay in that way you will need to go elsewhere. Overall a VISA or Mastercard works in almost all places in Sweden.
How to cancel and get refunds for train tickets for Italy? I have a train travel booked through Germany, Switzerland and Italy.All three legs of the travel are booked through bahn.de, and the Germany into Switzerland leg I can find back on the system of that site. I have asked a question and they will (or at least shou...	Deutsche Bahn allows you to cancel you travel if the reason for travel becomes obsolete - this includes quarantine at the destination.
Covid-19 virus day by day chart? Do you know any website(s) where I could check how many COVID-19 cases Italy had 10 days ago? Let me explain: We are travelling to the Dominican Republic at the end of this month with transfer in Germany (Frankfurt). At the start of this week, my country (Slovakia) banned all flights t...	You can check it at Worldometers.info . Coronavirus-Monitor (from the Berlin Newspaper Morgenpost)
How risky is a 2 hours layover in Paris Charles de Gaulle considering the COVID-19 situation? I shall be traveling to the US from India on 10th June this year for an internship, accompanied by my family. I booked a round-trip Delta flight recently; it has a ~2 hr layover at Paris Charles de Gaulle. I'm deliberating on ...	Your additional risk in CDG is minuscule compared to the risk in the indian airport, the US airport, and the flight itself.
Why is there a weight limit for carry-on luggage on some airlines that is enforced even when the plane is almost empty? Why is there a weight limit for carry-on luggage on some airlines (e.g., 7 kg for China Airlines) that is enforced even when the plane is almost empty? <Q> At what point should they not enforce it? <S...	It's probably also easier to enforce the limit at all times, rather than taking countless discussions with passengers on whether slightly overweight luggage is acceptable on a particular flight (and people would start such discussions if the airline did loosen those rules). Even if the plane is nearly empty, the airlin...
Is denial of entry for passport holders / residents of home country legal? Are there any countries on earth that can legally deny its own citizens entry into said country? I'm excluding transit to different countries to reach the destination. It's also irrelevant to the answer on what happens after the person has en...	Lawful permanent residents cannot be refused entry unless their travel was not brief (more than 180 days) or they engaged in illegal activity after leaving the United States as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(13)
Can 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic be a reason for refusal for my Schengen visa application? I'm planning a trip to the Netherlands mid-April, and I've already made reservations. I understand that because of the current coronavirus pandemic, I may have to postpone my trip or cancel it entirely. However, instead of decid...	No, at the moment it is not possible to lodge a visa application.
Possibility of delayed luggage during transfer at DXB The flight is with Emirates, a quality airline, and each time during layover is a 5-hour and a 3.5-hour gap. And since the flight number is different each time, I think it’s reasonable to assume I will be switching planes. I am only asking because I have lost my ba...	It is not unwise to hope that your luggage arrives on time. This depends on the jurisdiction where you land. The risk of total loss is very low.
How do you 'self-isolate' in a hostel dorm room? NZ, Aus and other countries are now requiring people to self-isolate for 14 days to ensure they don't have Covid-19. There can be some rather strict ramifications if you fail to adhere to this. What I wondered after seeing a question on FB (disclaimer: I run the be...	If you are travelling in your country of residence, go home and self-isolate there. The bathroom you use should be thoroughly cleaned every day with ordinary household cleaners if possible, have others bring you food on disposable dishes and keep the garbage in your room until the isolation is over.
COVID-19: some EU countries closed borders for foreigners - are EU citizens foreigners? A lot of countries in the EU are now closing their borders due to COVID-19. I'm looking for an answer that applies to all such EU countries that have shut their borders for "foreigners", however, to use some example for my question...	I am not aware of any EU country that has put travel restrictions in place and makes no exception whatsoever for (some) EU citizens.
What happens to my Schengen visa application being processed during coronavirus? I submitted my application a week ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic was declared. I am just wondering whether they can reject my application because of coronavirus, or would they still issue me a visa but advise me not to travel? I had a...	If your travel request is for later than this period then the following could occur: Issue the visa but advise you that you will only be able to travel ifthe borders reopen.
Leaving major cities during COVID-19 pandemic My wife and I live in a major US city (Chicago) and are considering leaving for now to stay with family in a rural area a few hours away. Our reasons for this are mostly safety, seeing some of the reactions to toilet paper/groceries being low makes us both very concerned fo...	If your medical professionals are asking you not to travel unnecessarily, don't do it.
Will Canadian citizens be denied entry to Canada during COVID-19 border closure? I am a Canadian citizen currently in the United States. After calling CBSA at 1-204-983-3500, they indicated that returning to Canada right now would be considered "non-essential". Does that mean as a Canadian citizen, I would be denied e...	Generally nobody is allowed to leave (except foreign citizens repatriating to their homelands, and truck drivers ensuring movement of food, medications etc.)
Is travelling with 1 friend permitted in the UK now that the lockdown is enforced? There is a lockdown in the UK. I'm a student living at Warwickshire. I planned a 2 day trip a long time ago to the south of England, and I will be travelling by car with my friend (only 1 friend). With the current lockdown rules, will...	The morally correct answer is obviously "don't do it".
Jewish person visiting American friend in Qatar I'm an American Jew, and my American college roommate is an expat who has been living in Qatar for the last few years. He is Catholic. I told him I want to visit him but he has repeatedly warned me that as a Jewish person this might be a risky move for me, due to his perc...	Ask other Jewish people and don't trust random strangers that are not Jewish.
Are hotel staff happy if a customer stays at a hotel for a long time? In general, would hotel staff find it unusual/weird for a customer to stay at a hotel for an extended period of time (e.g. 3 months)? Wouldn't that mean more money for them? Given the current crisis right now, would hotels prefer to have a single cus...	Without exception, the hotels have been very welcoming and happy with my extended stays. Depends on the place, often, and what they're aiming for.

Subsets and Splits

No community queries yet

The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.