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Converting euros to czk vs converting rands (zar) to czk

I am traveling to Prague and Berlin at the end of the year. In South Africa we are unable to access the czk currency. I have been told a way is to convert euros

Does a DB 1st class ticket with Eurostar component correspond to Business Premier or to Standard Premier?

DB has two classes: Second Class and First Class. Eurostar has three classes: Business Premier, Standard Premier, and Standard. DB sells tickets that include

For a Eurostar ticket booked through Deutsche Bahn, how do I request a special meal?

I have a Eurostar ticket booked through Deutsche Bahn. It is a first class ticket, so it should correspond to one of the classes that includes meals. To pre-o

Dual nationality: travel to the US with only the American passport

I have an American and a Italian passport and I live in the Netherlands. I don't need a visa to stay in the Netherlands, because I am Italian. My Italian passpo

Easyjet: change seat after boarding

My best friend and I will fly from Basel (BSL) to London Gatwick (LGW) in October. We booked our flight tickets separately and neither of us reserved a seat. As

Do you go through customs when returning to your country if you never entered any others (by sea)?

For example, if I as a Canadian took a sail boat with infinite supplies, left Halifax, NS and did a giant loop of the Atlantic Ocean never getting within 200 NM

Combining Schengen Visa Waiver and national visa — with a twist

I’m in something of an unusual situation. At the end of the month, I’ll be traveling to Portugal, as a tourist, for about four weeks — before

Visa Documentation to support 'Intent to Return Home' as a retired person

I am considering whether there is any paperwork I should be collecting for future tourist visa applications. I am a British Citizen, US Permanent Resident, an

Setting up a tent on a beach in Greece

I'm planning on going to Khalitea, Greece, but don't have too much money for hotels with my mates, so we got an idea to set up a tent or two on the beach, sleep

Japanese Ema and Omamori Shrine Charm Guide

I was wondering if there is an online resource that posts pictures about which ema, omamori, and omikuji each Japanese shrine has. (Not a guide that talks about

Can you use a student ID to check in at a hotel?

Out of curiosity, can you use your college ID as a form of identification when you're checking into a hotel? Or are there certain specifications for IDs that ca

US short-term visa for an Indian citizen at the US-Canada border

I have a Indian passport and i I have a Canada visitor's visa. I will be in Canada for one month. After that is it possible for me to go to the US-Canada border

UK visa validity for Indian in Berlin, Germany

I am Indian working in Berlin. My visa is valid until November 10th, 2018. I'm planning to visit London. If I apply for a 6-month UK visa requesting a date fro

Cost of travelling and living coverage in the visa application

I am a college student who graduated a month ago. I am applying for a short-term visa to Denmark. My mother, who is supporting me and resides in another count

Registration during Russian World Cup

As my trip in the World cup comes to an end I just discovered that I needed to register at the cities that I went to. I've been to: Samara, Kazan, Samara, St.

Is Emirates' 96-hour visa 4 calendar days or exactly 96 hours from entry to exit?

My wife needs a short-term visa for Dubai, while in transit from Bangkok to the UK. She arrives at 13:00 on August 31st and departs at 07:35 on September 4th.

Travelling from Interlaken to Lucerne

Is Interrail ticket valid for Glacier Express trains between Interlaken and Lucerne? Do I need to make a reservation?

Airlines in India supporting refundable tickets due to denial of visa

To apply for a visa, a flight reservation, travel insurance and hotel reservation is a necessity: Should I buy a flight ticket before I apply for my visa? I

What places are considered outside Greater London?

What places are considered outside Greater London? Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Cornwall, Scotland, Manchester, Kent Are they considered outside Greater Lon

How much of a sense of humor do US Customs Agents have?

After a recent trip that included some places where "sewer" means "street", insect bites can be nearly fatal and "hospital" is an empty building that might have

Getting a UK visitor visa for my girlfriend

As the title states, I'm looking to get a visitor visa for my girlfriend for our trip in August. I know it's late, but the trip wasn't planned very well. Regard

Cheapest way to travel in Amsterdam and nearby

I am going to Amsterdam for 10 days. I plan to stay at Haarlem and travel to Amsterdam Central daily. Also I have planed day trips to Rotterdam and The Hague. I

Driving in Kenya while in Ontario's graduated licensing system (G1 or G2)

According to this, if you hold a valid Canadian driver's license, you can drive in Kenya (due to both being Commonwealth nations). However, I was not able to f

Can I return to the United States as a tourist after being there illegally for most of my life, as a minor?

I was born in Brazil and came to the United States at the age of 7, in 2007. I no longer need to live in the United States because I have found success in inves

Travel SIM card for Europe

I'm not sure if what I'm about to ask for even exists, but is there a SIM card that I could get, that allows me to use 3G/4G data anywhere within the EU for a d

UK visa overstay exceptions

I overstayed my youth mobility visa by 18 days, before returning home to NZ. It’s been 6 months and I want to return to the UK, just for a few weeks, as a

Would chocolate liqueur cherries be allowed through Australian customs? [duplicate]

If the liqueur cherries have a stem and seeds will they be allowed into Australia through Australian customs?

Carrying perfume while travelling [duplicate]

I generally buy perfume from duty free shops at airport but obviously those perfumes don't get finished during the trip. So while coming back

What if my train is delayed causing my ticket to expire?

Example: I am at Kähnsdorf Dorf, Seddiner See. I want to go to Konigs Wusterhausen. Bus (646 -> 643) 17:14 - 17:55 Kähnsdorf Dorf, Seddiner See t

Is my visa's "from" date included?

I guess this is a very easy question for all of you. "From," date for my Germany visa says: "30-07-2018". Does that mean I can enter the country on the 30th of