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Where is the safest place in a train?
This morning I had to make a small (2-3 hours) train journey with a friend. He is a little anxious and unreasonable, and doesn't trust public transport. He won't fly at all and normally, he doesn't take the train, because he says it is too…
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Visiting the US after overstaying as a minor 13 years ago?
I can't seem to find a story related to mine so here it is.
I am 25 and a German citizen. In 1998 when I was 7 years old my family moved to the states and we stayed until early 2002 and left voluntarily. Basically we overstayed. I am aware that my…
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What is the purpose of the odd sticker in a new British passport?
I have just renewed my British passport, and it contains a very strange sticker. I made a photo of it...
It says "Please remove this label". By feeling and pressing the sticker I do not detect anything underneath it. Holding to the light reveals…
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How to find historical airfares?
Is there a way to find out how much it would have cost to buy a particular airplane ticket at some point in the past?
For example, how could I find out how much it would have cost to buy a one-way itinerary from airport A to airport B on October…
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Eating alone in London
I am in London this weekend alone.
Is there any restaurants that cater specifically for the single eater or have sections for single diners?
Although confident, I don't think I am THAT confident to eat alone in a restaurant surrounded by couples…
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How to clean drug misdemeanor in US so I don't get stopped at border every time?
I'm an American living in Canada.
11 years ago, when I was 19, I was stupid and had some pot in my car while driving through a border patrol checkpoint. (Note: A border patrol checkpoint is not the same as a border crossing. A border patrol…
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Why do you need to take out your laptop from your bag during airport security checks?
Why do you need to take your laptop from your bag during airport security checks? Why can't they just x-ray check the whole bag together with the laptop?
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What does it mean to be in the fast lane in California?
I don't think I've ever understood this.
I travel frequently across the State of California by car. And I often take the highway to get to many places.
One thing I don't understand is how fast lanes and slow lanes work. I was recently travelling…
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If a baby is born on an international flight over international waters, what nationality are they?
I seem to remember one of our members being on a flight when a baby was born, but can't find any reference to what happened to the baby in terms of citizenship.
Generally you hear about pregnant women being advised not to fly, but it does happen. …
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How well do foreign cell phones work in Japan?
What are the options for getting a smart phone up and running when travelling for a couple of weeks in Japan?
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Firearm carried aboard an ocean going sailboat
While planning to sail the open seas and visiting other countries, I have decided to take a personal firearm. Owning and carrying a personal firearm is legal in my home state. What would be the proper procedures upon entering ports around the world.…
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When to hug, kiss, shake hands, or even "fist bump" in Europe?
I have to ask this because I'm Asian and we don't do any of these things there. I have been living in the UK and Germany for a while and I still can't understand how to do all of that in Europe.
If I don't know what to do, what's the best thing to…
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How does Executive Order 14201 change U.S. entry requirements for transgender travelers?
VisaVerge reports on a recent German travel advisory about travel to the US:
In addition to this, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued directives advising consular officials to deny visa applications from individuals who appear to misrepresent…
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Should I change most of my money in my home country or in the destination country? baht to canadian dollars....change in thailand or canada
Where can I get more favourable exchange rate, in general?changing baht to Canadian dollars in Thailand or Canada or make a bank transfer to my Canadian account
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What action can I take against Turkish airlines for denying me boarding?
I request some clarification if this applies as 'incorrectly denied boarding' by Turkish Airlines despite having a valid Schengen visa
The intended travel:
I was supposed to travel from Mumbai-> Istanbul-> Hannover. I had a Swedish Short Term…
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