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What is the name of the peak in Meghalya, India?

What is the name of the peak? It's in Meghalya, India. It's most probably in garo hills or khasi hills district.

Finding a Tibetan language teacher in Danba, Sichuan, China

Last year I learned of a town in Sichuan that has a name that Chinese people tell me sounds like my surname. The town is called "Danba" and is in Sichuan to th

UK visitor visa refused (multiple sponsors)

I helped my mother apply for visitor visa to UK and received a refusal today. Documents submitted included: Mother's - Application letter, 3 year Income Tax r

Entering and leaving Europe (i.e., the Schengen Zone) several times in a month

I will be giving several talks across Europe, US and Asia in a space of 70 days (2 months more or less). My itinerary starts in the Schengen area, then leads me

Re entering Vietnam every 90 days

Longest visa to stay in Vietnam is 3 months, 'letter of approval' must be arranged before entering country and has to happen by air into one of major airports.

Taming the nightmare of public toilets in the UK

Public toilets in the UK are established and maintained by the local authorities, most commonly local councils. This is great for people that advocate local au

Why isn't United States an option on the UK "check if you need a visa" site?

While I'm sure I can find an answer to this elsewhere, I'm still just confused by this. Why would the primary government site for checking if you need a visa no

What personal food can cross land border from Canada to the USA?

I am crossing the border from Canada into USA with a cooler full of personal food. After reading this document, I am not fully clear about the restrictions. I

Is it possible to short-check part of my baggage in a connecting flight?

I'll be traveling from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to Paris (ORY) with a connecting flight in Lisbon (LIS). All flights are with TAP (Air Portugal) and there is a 3 h

Cheapest ATM strategy in Brazil

I need to withdraw lots of Brazil Real in Rio de Janeiro from my USA bank account. What bank has the cheapest ATM (or I could even go to a teller) for me? Sup

Uber or similar in Spain and in general [closed]

I will be travelling from Touleouse to Pont de Suert in Spain soon. It seems public transport is not so regular all the way. I know if Uber

Shop opening hours in Russia

How are opening hours in tourist areas, sport clubs, malls, etc. in Moscow and St Petersburg? Is it like Europe that in the evening (like 7 PM) there are alm

San Francisco cable car schedule

I am looking for scheduled start and stop times for the running of the historic cable cars and street cars in San Francisco. If I go to www.sfmta.com, I can no

Taking opiates to the US

My mother is going to the USA in autumn by plane. Unfortunately she is dependent on medicals that contain an opium derivate. In many countries it is sufficient

Do you need to submit an itinerary to get a Russian visa? And do you have to stick to it?

I believe there are certain countries which in order to be granted a visa you must submit your intended itinerary. I am pretty sure I've heard Russia is or was

Can I take knitting needles on an international flight?

I asked this question at Arts & Craft, but it might be more relevant here. Can I take knitting needles on an international flight?

Do Azeri border guards stamp passports of travellers entering on an e-visa?

I'm going to Azerbaijan and will be entering on an e-visa. Would I get the entry stamp in the passport, the visa sheet, or both?

Does Shanghai subway card expire after not using for a while?

I had my Shanghai subway card which I purchased with the deposit of 20 RMB and 80 balance. However, it is likely that I won't use it up before leaving the count

US Customs Fingerprinting identification [closed]

Can the customs officers pick up your name change at the port via your fingerprints or photo in Hawaii?

Preferred method to exchange USD to CAD? [duplicate]

I don't do much traveling outside of the US but in a few weeks I will be driving from NYC to Canada. I am not sure what the best method would

A must-see in New Delhi for just a 5-6 hours break [closed]

I'll have just a five or six hours break between flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Is there any place or places in New Delhi tha

Is there a way to find out about unique traffic laws for the US states I'm traveling through?

I recently drove through Minnesota and was pulled over by an officer who told me that wearing earbuds in both ears while driving was illegal in that state (alth

How can I be re-united with my luggage that I initially did not claim?

If I initially did not claim my luggage after arriving from a flight, what steps do I need to take to get my luggage back? Ideally an answer would cover all ai

Flights from Georgia to Crimea?

What is the best option for traveling from Georgia to Crimea ? I know it is difficult now to go to Crimea and the prices are too high. Which is the most optimal

Where do you get a travel adaptor in Ireland?

You arrive in Ireland and realise, oh no, you forgot to pack your travel adaptor. Unfortunately you are going to need one while you're here. That is the situati

Would a tourist visa work for attending job interview in Germany

I am a citizen of India, and I have to attend a job interview in Germany. Is it OK (according to German govt rules) to attend a job interview with a tourist vis

Carrying two laptops (one personal and one for work) to India [duplicate]

Is it okay to carry two laptops (one personal and one for work) from Sweden to India (Bangalore International Airport)?

I will apply for a schengen visa and I do not want to tell my employer about it, I know he will refuse. What should I do? [closed]

I am all set to have my Euro trip, have proper documents for everything, and invitation etc. But I do not have the Letter of Leave approval fr

Will the Schengen visa consulate call my work place to verify if I have taken a leave for my intended vacation?

Will the Visa Consulate call and check at my work place if I have applied for a leave and if I should be allotted a Schengen visa or not?

Meaning of “BNL1” and “BNL2” on Schengen visa sticker?

I have got two Schengen business visas in 2014 and 2015 and I traveled through Schengen area. Now I have got my 3rd business visa. The question I want to ask i