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Working in the USA for living expenses only; allowed on VWP?
My 18-year old niece has been offered work in LA by a 20 year old American born videographer she met at the Cannes Film Festival. She is learning scriptwriting/directing. He has suggested that he pays all of her “living expenses” instead of a salary…
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Is it wise to pretend to be Christian to safely travel through the US?
In this Economist blog it is stated:
In the most religious parts of America, it is tough being a secular teenager. Many of the kids at Camp Quest say that, at school, they either keep quiet about their lack of belief or are teased for it. What…
user141
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Traveling with my 5 year old daughter (as the father) without the mother from Germany to Mexico
I will be flying with my 5 year old daughter without the mother to Mexico from Germany with transit in the United States. Her grandmother on her mom's side will also be traveling with us.
I was born in Mexico and have acquired German citizenship…
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Using oyster card in buses
How are bus rides accounted for when using an Oyster card? London Underground stations have ticket barriers that scan the card on entry and exit, but using a bus the card is only scanned when boarding. How is the correct fare calculated in this…
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Does the US Government Shutdown affect my ability or the speed at which I can receive a passport?
Does the US government shutdown currently occurring affect either my ability or the speed at which I can receive a passport? If so, what can I do to ensure I can receive my passport as quickly as possible?
By the way, this is the most similar…
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How dangerous is India for solo women travellers, or female-only groups?
Why India is not safe for solo women is an article in The Telegraph (UK) describing one woman's issues with sexual harassment in India.
Some of the information there describes a worse situation than the impression I got from Wikivoyage's "Female…
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Munich to Rome by train (avoiding tunnels)
I want to travel from Munich to Rome by train. There are several routes to take, for example Munich → Bologna → Rome or Munich → Bolzano → Rome or through Switzerland, etc..
I would love to know:
Which route should I take if I want to cross as few…
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What is the intended use of the water hose in Indian restrooms?
In Indian restrooms, I have often seen a flexible water hose with a hand-release attached.
My original assumption was that it is supposed to be used to clean the bowl if you have left 'skidmarks' after flushing, or for use by the cleaning personnel.…
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Bought connection tickets with not much leeway - am I guaranteed to board?
I recently bought a flight from SFO-IAD through LAX on AA's website (not separately - both flights are under the same reservation). The SFO-LAX flight arrives at 20:56, but the LAX-IAD leg departs at 21:40. This is a very tight window, and less than…
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Travelling in the EU with a national identity card - no longer possible?
I thought that it was possible to travel in the EU with a national identity card rather than a passport. However, some friends in Denmark say that is no longer true and they need a full passport even to go to Sweden. Is this so? I have not heard…
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How to discover hidden gems beyond the "top 10" attractions?
So many web sites list "top 10" in such-and-such city. And, for any specific city they usually list the exact same 10 items. Almost like they've copied them from each other. Or something.
How can I get around this and find some things to see other…
user79534
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Travelling soon and lost UK passport. What can I do?
UPDATE: Praise your choice of deity, I found it!
UPDATE AGAIN: Due to a number of people wanting to know where it was found - I sold my car a couple of months ago and had a bag of stuff I'd removed from the car before it was collected, the bag…
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Are restaurants closed on Mondays all over the UK?
I have visited the UK (London, Reading, Swindon) several times so far. During my last trip to Swindon, I noticed that many restaurants are closed on Mondays.
Is this practice specific to Swindon or valid all over the UK?
Edit: Since Monday is not a…
user63373
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How much Russian do I need to know for travelling within Russia?
Or alternatively - how well-spoken (and widely-spoken) is English?
I intend to visit St. Petersburg, Moscow, Irkutsk and Vladivostok.
I feel like I might have the most troubles in the latter two cities.
Should I be able to read the Cyrillic…
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Does my wife, who is accompanying me to a conference in Australia, need a separate visa application?
I am from India. I have been invited to a conference in AI to be held in Australia this year. I want my wife to accompany me during the trip, since we wish to tour Australia as well during the same period. (We have been married for only 5 months and…
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