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What happens to plane tickets in case of airline bankruptcy?
I am sometimes eyeing tickets that are a far bit in advance and in some cases I know the airline that is selling the ticket / operating the flights is in economic trouble.
If I have a ticket for future travel with an airline that has gone bankrupt,…
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How to deal with a fear of driving?
I've just graduated college and landed a job in the US that will eventually involve me driving long distances to meet with clients. These trips will likely involve three hours of driving on highways in the US and ultimately driving in cramped city…
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Bringing coins back home from abroad; Is that unethical to do?
I have a bad habit of not properly utilizing foreign currency coins when I tour any country. When I pay in bills and get back coins I don't know why my brain is programmed to think of them as change and for the next purchase I would again use a new…
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How do I find the cheapest date to book a given hotel?
I am looking for a site or service that allows me to search a hotel (or hotels, or a specific beach/location) for the cheapest date.
Most sites want you to tell them when you plan to visit.
I WANT the site to tell me when to visit based off of the…
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Showering facilities at Kings Cross station - Where are they and what are they like?
On the National Rail enquiries page for Kings Cross station, it simply states:
Showers - Yes
Ideally, I'd like a little bit more information than that! Such as where they are, how much they cost, what's provided, how to pay, what condition they're…
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What's the law about body scanners in EU? Am I legally allowed to refuse?
There are a lot of EU laws about travelling through airports. We've all seen the signs about asking for your rights. So is there any EU law about body scanners? Is there an EU law that says I am always allowed to refuse to use them?
I'm not talking…
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Is tea and coffee on the street safe to drink in India?
There are many street tea/coffee sellers around India, and although the water has been boiled at some point, often the pots are out for a long time. The clay cups are also lying around in the dust. Is it safe to drink?
Image courtesy of Proxy…
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Is there any reason not to do laundry with bar soap?
When traveling light, is there any reason not to use standard hotel-issue bar soap to wash clothes in a hotel sink? Carrying powder laundry detergent (or worse, liquid!) seems like a big hassle if standard hand/bar soap will do an adequate job. If…
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Is it safe to travel to Dubai if you're an atheist?
Same question for other Muslim places in the world that are worth visiting.
Of course, this doesn't imply the intention of spreading atheistic and anti-theistic views in that country. Nothing like that. It's just that i heard stories of immigration…
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Is there a specific reason for having a very short window for passengers to get to the boarding gate before closing it?
I am not a frequent traveler but it's been like this with all the flights I have been on.
Here is the most recent example:
Below is my boarding pass
As you can see Gate Closes at 20:20
Here is the departures board at 18:32, clearly it says that…
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What can I do with a plane ticket that won't be used?
I have two plane tickets for London - South America with one stop. For reasons that aren't relevant, my companion won't be able to make it, so the seat will be completely empty.
I'm almost certain because of the fare I paid the ticket can't be…
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Breast feeding in Iran
We are considering a trip to Iran with a 5-month old. What is the local attitude to breast-feeding in public places? Is it legal? Are there any severe consequences? Do you need to use some special cover, etc.?
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How do custom officers determine if the imported goods of a passenger are old or newly bought?
Almost all countries levy custom duties (with an allowance) on imported goods by passengers, such as electronics, clothes, etc., that have been bought from outside that country and are intended to stay there.
I am an EU citizen (Germany), and once…
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What do I lose by not booking flights through a travel agent?
I take quite a lot of flights for both business and pleasure, and although I typically book my business flights through a (corporate-mandated) travel agent, I always book my personal flights directly with the airline (I should add that I am fussy,…
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What is a safe overland route from Europe to India using public transport?
The traditional Hippie trail included Afghanistan and Pakistan which most people now consider unsafe to travel through.
Even if one would decide to go through Pakistan, is it possible to get to the Iranian-Pakistani border and beyond with public…
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