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Which queue for an unmarried EU/non-EU couple travelling through UK Immigration Control together?
I'll be arriving at Heathrow in June 2015 with my current girlfriend for a holiday in the UK. I've been trying to find out which immigration queue to join at Heathrow Passport Control without much luck. I have a British passport, my girlfriend has a…
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What swimming suit options are acceptable for a self-conscious recreational swimmer in Belgium and Western Europe?
Many pools in Belgium prohibit the use of swimming shorts, citing hygienic concerns with people concealing their underwear beneath them as well as safety concerns with them getting hooked on protrusions and the like. The main alternative is…
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What to do with the water served with hot chocolate in Italy?
I was in Italy recently, and whenever I ordered hot chocolate, it came with a small shot-glass of water. The water appeared to be normal tap water, and wasn't particularly hot or cold. What is one meant to do with the water? Often there wasn't space…
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What's up with low visibility in Thailand?
While I was in Thailand in February (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi), I noticed low visibility throughout the country. It was like smog and it never got away. When flying I noticed this "smog" was instantly gone after reaching a couple kilometers of…
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Are wet wipes subject to the TSA's 3-1-1 Liquids Rule?
If I want to bring a packet of wet wipes with me on a plane, do I need to put them into the one-quart ziploc bag with all my other 3 ounce liquid containers? The TSA 3-1-1 Liquids Rule page doesn't mention wet wipes.
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Is it safe to drink the tap water in Istanbul?
Is the water from the tap/faucet potable in Istanbul or must I buy bottled water? If not, what are the specific contaminants in it?
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Safe place to see the "real" Palestine as an Israeli passport holder?
Palestine is divided into three zones. Zone A contains the major Palestinian towns and is off-limits for Israelis. Zone B has some Palestinian villages and is partially restricted for Israelis. Zone C contains Israeli settlements, forests and…
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If I have to put up with bed bugs can I prevent bites or stop the itch?
Sometimes you find out too late that your room or bed has bed bugs.
Now I'm not afraid of bed bugs. They don't carry disease so they're far safer than mosquitoes. But I find the itching from the bites so severe that I can't get back to sleep.
Do any…
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Eating cat meat as a tourist in Switzerland
I've read that cat meat is eaten in Switzerland.
Stop eating cats and dogs say animal rights campaigners in Switzerland cites an animal rights activist saying that it's not legal to sell cat meat (presumably it's talking about uncooked meat), but…
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Would the same name, different person 'trick' actually work with international travel?
A Canadian man is making headlines for offering his ex-girlfriend's RTW ticket.
Original reddit post: Are you named Elizabeth Gallagher (and Canadian)? Want a free plane ticket around the world?
The condition is your name has to be 'Elizabeth…
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If I don't declare a not-yet-used engagement ring at airport security, am I smuggling jewelry?
In How do I get an engagement ring past security/customs in an airport without alerting my significant other?, MikeV posted a pertinent question which is worth asking:
If I buy a ring in the US, put it in my bag and do not declare the ring I am…
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What's the typical microclimate in the aircraft passenger cabin?
When preparing for a commercial jet flight it'd be nice to know how warm my clothes should be so that I don't freeze after sitting for several hours in say +16 degrees Celsius (61 degrees Fahrenheit).
What's the typical temperature in the passenger…
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What happens when you book a flight to a country you don't have a visa for?
I'm a travel newbie but I do want to travel to a lot of places.
It seems that I could book flights to where ever I want to go, but some countries have visa requirements.
What happens if you do get a flight, arrive at the destination, and then…
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How to find out the name of a fellow Indian train passenger?
A few days ago, I travelled on an Indian train.
Near my seat there was a guy to whom I have given my book, but forgot to get it back. There is an important paper inside that book which I need.
How can I find his name and contact number?
Even the…
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Dealing with the 'unclean hand' when travelling (if you're left-handed)
"Among Muslims, the left hand is reserved for bodily hygiene and
considered unclean. Thus, the right hand should be used for eating.
Shaking hands or handing over an item with one's left hand is
considered an insult."
A common enough…
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