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On landing in Paris, from India, which side of the plane to sit to see Eiffel tower?

I am traveling to Canada via Paris (CDG) from Mumbai in December. Which side of the plane to be seated on to get a view of the Eiffel Tower from up high? Also, on my connecting flight from Paris (CDG) to Canada, which side of the plane should I be…
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Racism at Schengen ports of entry. Are there better ports of entry for people of color?

I'll cut to the chase. I am an Indian national and as brown as brown can be. The last time I entered France via Paris, the immigration official was super rude to me, and also upon telling him that I was there for tourism, he demanded to see if I was…
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If I get a positive response on a Covid-19 test for the purpose of travelling to the USA, and then do another and get a negative, can I use that one?

I'm planning to travel to the USA and I feel concerned about the false positive rate of antigen tests for Covid-19. Unfortunately, there aren't many places that offer PCR tests with quick enough results to work with the current 24 hour test window…
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Is there some sort of "on-arrival visa interview" necessary for first-time US visitors utilising ESTA?

I'm planning to visit the USA this December for tourism reasons (staying less than 3 months), and I've successfully applied for ESTA and been approved for it. I am aware of the Covid-19 restriction situation — this is not about that. Rather, I was…
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How to find online touristic information, the kind we should not ask for on this site?

We regularly have to close questions by new users who ask for what to do or where to go in a popular tourist destination. There is a lot of touristic information online, as well as in travel books, but these people clearly do not know how to look…
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Can I use an ESTA to visit my boyfriend before my F-1 visa is valid?

I am starting a graduate program in the U.S. in August, and I already have an F-1 visa in hand. However, I would like to visit my boyfriend in late May to attend his graduation, which coincidently is at the same university in which I'll start my…
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Are there 2 Parkruns close enough together with a large enough start time difference such that one could run both on one day?

Parkrun is a popular 5K run which occurs every Saturday (plus New Year’s Day and Christmas Day) at 100s of locations around the world. The majority of these events start at 9am, but some have a different time - for example in Scotland it starts at…
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Why do some receipts in some shops in Thailand indicate "authorized tourist"?

Why do some receipts in some shops in Thailand indicate "authorized tourist"? Example from Tops supermarket in Bangkok:
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Digital COVID pass for non EU tourists; public transport and bars in Germany

Current rules allow me to visit Germany as a fully vaccinated non-EU citizen as a tourist so long as I show my non-EU double vaccination certificate (with an EU approved vaccine) and so long as register on the German online COVID travel site. So far…
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How Much Could You Expect Accommodations to be Pricewise in Japan?

I am planning to go to Japan with a fairly sized group of friends (About 6 other people) for next late next year ~Summer-Fall 2022. Nothing is set in stone as we are still waiting for a proper re-opening. [I am from Puerto Rico which is quite far…
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Are all prepaid SIM cards referred to as Tourist SIM cards in Thailand? Or are there some prepaid SIM cards "for locals"?

Are all prepaid SIM cards referred to as Tourist SIM cards in Thailand? Or are there some prepaid SIM cards "for locals"? I'm asking as all prepaid SIM cards I was shown (because it's behind the cashier) at a 7-eleven were called tourist SIM…
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Attending a conference on a tourist visa through another Schengen member state

I am from India. I have to present a research paper at a conference in Belgium (in mid-september). However, I am not getting any vfsglobal visa appointments in august/september. One alternative way I could think of is as follows: I will travel to…
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Can I rely on credit cards in London or should I get currency, and where?

I will be in London for most of just a single day plus one evening & overnight stay, and plan to find some fun things to do as a tourist. I also plan to buy some souvenirs, sample some food, and so on. Can I rely on credit cards in most places, or…
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"Admission applied for" on passport

I was denied entry into South Africa, "admission applied for" was written on my passport. Will that have any effect if I want to apply Back to South Africa or other country I am from nigeria it was based on hotel reservation not paid before leaving…
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International Air Travel: Can I bring several hair care products in check in luggage?

I am travelling from Bangalore, India to Bordeaux, France through Air France. I am not sure how much quantity of shampoo, hair serum, conditioner etc I can carry in my checked in luggage? Is there any limit on per bottle or altogether quantity!
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