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What's the best way to take a cold shower?
This is a question that most people probably never think about, because it's an every-day thing. But for many of us, such as myself, who grew up in more western cultures, with more modern conveniences, visiting places that don't have hot water can…
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How big is "too big" for an airline seat? At what point will you be required to buy two tickets?
As I said in another question, I'm bringing my parents to visit me here in Sweden next year.
My mother is around 280-300 pounds and 5'6" (130-135kg, 1.67m). I am concerned that she might be asked at the airport to buy a second seat. If it's likely I…
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Do I need a visa to transit (or layover) in the Schengen area?
I found many related questions on this site but I am still not sure about the rules. How can I decide if I need a visa to transit?
Schengen members as of April 2024 are as follows:
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark (excluding…
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What to do if I overstayed my e-visa for Saint Petersburg/Leningrad Oblast
I failed to leave Saint Petersburg in time because my flight would have had to stop in Moscow, which is not allowed with the e-visa I have (see also this question). Now I'm not allowed to leave the country. What do I have to do now?
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Should I say hello to the passport control officers, or just quietly give them my passport?
What is the etiquette? What do the passport control officers expect? I’m asking from the point of politeness and efficiency.
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Personal security during a business trip to Moscow
In the next few weeks I’ll be traveling to Russia for about a week on business.
While there, I'd like to spend some time, although it won’t be much time, seeing as much of the city and culture as possible.
I’m finding that everyone I’ve told about…
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How do you avoid "tourist traps" when traveling to a country where you do not speak the language?
Too many easily accessible restaurants and attractions cater heavily to tourists, and, in doing so, create an environment that they feel will be comfortable to people from other cultures.
Spending too much time in these locations sometimes leads…
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Error when applying for ESTA: "Invalid Street Name"
When I input my address in the 'Your Contact Information' section of the ESTA application form (for a visa waiver for entry into the United States), I repeatedly get a "Address Validation: Invalid Street Name". It doesn't matter what I put in the…
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Leaving Thailand after months-long overstay (can't pay fine)
I missed my plane after staying just a couple weeks in Thailand and stayed with my girlfriend. I ended up out of money and no ticket home. I keep hearing about staying a day over here, but nothing about a few months over. I have stayed here for 6…
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My hotel "blocked" 5,000 dollars when I arrived and now is taking again the money
I'm staying in San Francisco for 2 weeks. When I arrived I gave my European debit card to the hotel, and they (at least, I thought so) withdrew the 5,000 dollars I owed them for the whole stay.
Yesterday, I noticed my debit card account went…
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Which safety features of the German Autobahn make it possible to have no speed limits as opposed to every other country?
Each time I cross the border from Czech Republic into Germany I note how the two highways are extremely similar - the asphalt looks the same, roadside barriers are present on both sides, the road width is matching, etc. However in Czech Republic…
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Why do flight attendants say in safety instructions that you should put on your own mask before helping others?
I have taken several flights from Emirates, FlyDubai and Saudi Airlines. Why is it announced to put your own mask on before helping others with their mask. I wouldn't do it if I am travelling with my family. I would like to help them first. So…
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WOW air has ceased operation, can I get my tickets refunded?
4 days ago, me and a couple of friends went and booked a flight to Iceland and back for in the summer holidays. The price of the tickets all together is almost €2500, I payed this for everyone using a Maestro debit card.
This morning, I woke up…
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Do I break the law as a foreigner in Germany if an embassy keeps my passport to stick a visa in?
An Armenian national lives in Germany and holds a permanent residence (Niederlassungserlaubnis). This is a sticker in their Armenian passport. They have applied at the UK embassy in Berlin to get a standard visitor visa, which will likely be…
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What happens if you declare more than $10,000 at the US border?
Let's say I need to bring over $10,000 into the US and decide to use cash to save on transfer fees. What would happen at the border when I declare all that cash? Would CBP briefly question me on the source of funds or require some proof to confirm…
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