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Crossed rangeland or pastures (such as fields with sheep or cows) in England. Have I been to a farm as far as U.S. Customs / Agriculture is concerned?
When entering the United States of America and probably other countries, one of the questions asked is: “Have you been on a farm recently?”.
When hiking in England or neighbouring countries, the footpath or public right of way frequently crosses a…
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Is it safe to travel to Miami Beach shortly after hurricane Irma?
Two months ago my girl and I booked our vacation. We are from Berlin, Germany and wanted to see the U.S.
Our first stop is Miami Beach at the 15th and we want to stay there for 3 days and continue to NYC. Later on we will go to Vegas and come back…
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Is it good courtesy to leave the bed made when checking out of accomodation?
I was always taught to leave the room in a clean condition when checking out of an accomodation. When staying somewhere with my parents, we gave the room a look-over and tidy it up into the condition we found it before we left for the last time.…
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How am I supposed to keep a toilet bowl clean without a toilet brush?
I am used to cleaning the toilet bowl with a toilet brush after use. In several hotels that I stayed in Asia there was none. I don't suppose they expect me to call the room service every time I use the bathroom.
How am I supposed to remove faeces…
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Are there any railroads in Antarctica?
I am wondering if there are any railroads in Antarctica. Maybe on research stations, even those shorter than 1km?
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If you are denied entry to a country at the airport, can you chose to fly to another destination?
I am Canadian and my wife doesn't have an actual passport but a Document of Identity from Hong Kong. We both currently live in San Francisco and have a TN and TD visa. We would like to visit my family in Montreal for Christmas and tried to apply for…
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Large shelves with food in US hotels; shops or free amenity?
While booking hotels in the US (Dallas, TX specifically) I found that many hotels have an area that features shelves with food, fridges and freezers. I see no price tags with the products. Does this mean the products are free for hotel guests?
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How can I meet the world's most jovial taxi driver?
I'm a fan of Anthony Bourdain's TV shows and the two times he's been to Istanbul he was driven and shown around by the tirelessly cheerful and voluble taxi driver/entertainer Issam (Ihsan ? Isham ? can't figure out what his name actually is).…
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Hitchhiking in Europe under the age of 18
We are two friends who are planning on hitchhiking trip in middle-southern Europe. Unfortunately, in the summer of 2017, we both will be 17 (he was born in October and I was born in December).
Therefore, we don't know if we can hitchhike alone. We…
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How to know where a plane was during the past several days?
In the news there is this figure in which they show where EgyptAir plane was over the past 24 hours. Is it possible for ordinary people to do something similar for other flights before booking the flight?
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What is the US Visa Waiver Program and what is an ESTA?
I wish to travel to the US and think I am eligible to do so under the Visa Waiver Program. I found a lot of information out there but am still having some trouble understanding how this works.
What is the US Visa Waiver Program? What is an ESTA?
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If I travel to Paris, can I get by with just English?
If I plan on visiting Paris, but not really the rest of France, is it still important for me to learn at least enough French to get by? Are people in Paris going to be willing to speak English if they know it, or is it more like they want to see you…
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Is there a dress code when visiting the Vatican in Rome?
I've heard from friends who have been to Rome that you must cover up when you visit the Vatican as they have a strict dress code.
What does "cover up" mean? I'm sure this wouldn't be a problem in Winter but we are off in July. What kind of clothes…
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Can I see fireworks from a passenger airplane (at cruising altitude)?
Next year, I plan to fly from Europe to China around new year's eve. That's why I was asking myself whether it is possible to see fireworks on the ground from an passenger aircraft traveling at cruising altitude. If it's not possible at cruising…
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How do unsold first-class seats get used?
How do unsold first-class seats get used?
I assume that if first-class seats are unsold by the time of the flight, the airline has some mechanism for utilitizing them. What would that be?
For example, I have a flight coming up in a couple of week…
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