Our Latest Travel Topics

Do I have to re-enter the Schengen area to activate my second visa when traveling on back-to-back Schengen visas?

I currently have a valid multiple entry Schengen visa that expires on Feb 10th (issued by the Spanish consulate). I need to visit the Czech Republic from Feb 9t

Should I put books in carry-on or checked luggage?

Considering weight constraints, should I put books in carry-on or checked luggage? To clarify, in order to keep my checked luggage as light as possible, should

Abaya standards in Saudi Arabia

My fiance and I have an opportunity to travel from the US to Saudi Arabia (we would get married before going to avoid any problems) but she is trying to determi

Is it illegal to enter the US on ESTA while a J-1 is pending?

I was reading this article where the author claims she was told it is illegal to obtain an ESTA while you are in the process of applying for a J-1. However I c

Will my US motorcycle license translate via International Driving Permit in Vietnam and Philippines?

I see on Wikipedia that both Vietnam and Philippines honor an IDP. However I cannot find specific information on whether my motorcycle license would translate a

Indonesian applying for Schengen Visa in Hong Kong

I'm an Indonesian working in Macau and am planning to go to Italy-UK-France. Because Macau doesn't have an Italian or a UK Embassy, I have to apply for Schengen

Is visiting Ellis Island on Thanksgiving Day feasible?

According to this page Ellis Island is open on Thanksgiving Day. But what about the ferries? If they don't run on Thanksgiving Day then even if the island itsel

Should tickets for Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum be purchased in advance?

When I visited San Francisco a few years ago I tried to visit Alcatraz Island without buying tickets in advance and was told that that was pretty much impossibl

Which airline flying out of Shanghai has the lowest cancellation fees?

We're applying for Chinese visas, and want to take the train south from Shanghai to Vietnam. We can't book train tickets into Hanoi until 18 days before departu

Transit in Dubai with two separate tickets - can SpiceJet boarding passes be collected airside?

I'm a Indian citizen and currently don't have a UAE visa. I'm booked with Emirates from LHR To DXB and from DXB to IXM with SpiceJet with a transfer time of 2hr

Affidavit for emergency travel document for Pakistan

If a person has to travel to Pakistan urgently from UK having expired passport, there is one of the requirements to provide Affidavit stating: When applican

Thessaloniki Airport to KTEL Halkidikis

I am arriving on a Sunday (16 August) at Thessaloniki Airport and from there I want to go to KTEL Halkidikis. How can I go there by public transport?

Does renewing passports have an impact on the visa process, if previously I was refused? [closed]

I was refused twice for a student visa by the German embassy 3 years ago. I applied for a tourist visa at the same embassy, but they again re

Going from Paris City Center to Brussels City Center - Quickest and Cheapest Way?

I'll arrive in Paris at 8am and I'll spend the day over there. I will be on foot. I need to be in Brussels City Center the same day before 9pm [Hotel]. What is

Any free destinations for nature and flora in Western and Southwestern Ontario? [closed]

Please recommend free nature and wildlife areas, ideally with a body of water, located anywhere, but NO further west than Guelph and Brantfo

How to get a camping permit for Tenerife from Germany

End of September I fly with my wife to Tenerife on a two-week holiday. From what I learned on the internet (here) you have to have a camping permit in order to

For the Qatar Airways Doha-Dubai shuttle service, when does Dubai checkin close?

If you go to the Dubai Airport (DXB) website at the moment, and ask it about checkin times, it has a popup that warns that at this time of year, you should allo

Short layover in Heathrow

British Airways (BA) just changed our flight times, leaving us only 1h15mins for our layover in Heathrow. We arrive from Brussels in terminal 5 in Heathrow at 7

Are 45 minutes enough for a layover in Munich Airport (from T2 to T1)?

Travelling from Lyon to Bucharest via Munich, had my eyes on a ticket from Lufthansa. The trouble is that I would arrive at 21:30 and have only 45 minutes to ge

Flying into London, overnight train to Edinburgh that evening, where to stow bags/shower?

Looking for advice for how to manage things during a one-day "layover" between a flight (from the US) and the overnight train from London to Edinburgh. I'm hea

I have a US A-2 visa. Can I go to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls?

I am travelling in the United States on an A-2 visa (foreign government officials and employees). I want to see Niagara Falls, but heard that the view from the

Is there a map/list of all regional trains departing from Paris?

I am interested in visiting around Paris and since French regional trains are quite convenient (no reservation, no last minute high price) to travel and explore

Does a Moldovan citizen require a visa to travel to India?

I am a citizen of Moldova and will be travelling to India sometime in December. I'm planning to stay there for a couple of weeks. Do I need a tourist visa to

Documents presented in the airport

I am a Filipino working in Taiwan and am planning to visit Dubai. My husband has send me a visit visa and e-ticket. What do I need to present in Taiwan airpo

Is a permit required to camp at Bear Glacier in Seward, Alaska?

I'm traveling to Bear Glacier near Seward, AK, USA. We're planning to arrive by water taxi, camp near the glacier, and kayak from there. Do you need a permit t

I am British citizen, my children hold a non-EU passport, Schengen visa to Spain was refused, what went wrong?

My children live in the UK, and hold a non EU passport. They were refused a Schengen visa to Spain this summer. Whilst they got a visa last summer, they submi

Schengen Visa extension Spain [duplicate]

I am an Indian. I wanted to stay in Spain for one month, but by mistake my bookings were for 20 days only, so accordingly the Spainish Embassy

Adventure Travel: Where should I go in India to experience staying in a forest? [closed]

Myself and my friends are planning to stay inside a forest for a night and want to feel that experience during the mid of September. In INDIA,

General Visit visa enquire for Italy

Me and my wife want to go to Italy for 1 week holiday. What document do we need to have? I visited England before, will that help me to get tourist visa for Ita

Can an Egyptian visit Bahrain with a residence permit for Hungary?

I have residence permit in Hungary and I am Egyptian passport holder. Can I visit Bahrain without a visa?