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Is it possible to pay in advance for hostel booking?

I have tried booking at different hostels using HostelWorld and Booking.com and I could only be able to make a reservation using my credit card, but not pay for

How to discover if a hostel is more a travel hostel or a party hostel?

I have done some traveling and I have often stayed in hostels. These are great for many reasons. One of them is meeting people that share the same mindset and t

If I leave and enter Taiwan on same day, does this restart my day count under a travel visa?

I often travel from Taiwan to China for short periods, and my last trip was to Shanghai just for the day. If my Taiwan visa has a 90-day limit per entry, did th

What would happen if you're caught in Beijing with a 144-hour visa exemption for the Shanghai area?

If you fly into Shanghai (and plan to fly out from there as well) and enter on a 144-hour visa exemption, and then take the Train to Beijing to spend the time t

Air fare refund & reschduled [closed]

I booked a flight today at 10.30 pm but suddenly the flight time rescheduled to 8pm on that same day & i am unknown of that fact . Is it p

Can I leave Italy for another Schengen country before getting my permesso di soggiorno? [duplicate]

I will be studying in Italy for one year, and I already have my student visa. I arrive in September and I want to visit the Oktoberfest in Mun

Visiting the US after overstaying as a minor 13 years ago?

I can't seem to find a story related to mine so here it is. I am 25 and a German citizen. In 1998 when I was 7 years old my family moved to the states and we s

Best traveling bags? [closed]

What are some good travel bags up to 23 kilos that can be found around Central Europe - Germany, Switzerland?

1 Hour Layover in Hong Kong

I'm planning to take a flight from San Fransisco (SFO) to Delhi (DEL) with a layover in Hong Kong (HKG) for 1 hour. Does the Hong Kong International Airport ha

UK Passport with French Dates [closed]

I have noticed that my passport has a french date for August ie - août. I understand that there are French words on a UK Passport but do

Is there any public place to watch the Olympic games in Singapore? [closed]

I just arrived at Singapore, but it's a country where people seemingly don't care much about the Olympics. However, I want to watch the game

How far ahead can we book flights?

It seems like there is a limit to how far ahead flights can be booked. Is there an official limit? Is there a difference between when flights can be booked vers

Is English understood / spoken around the Italian Lakes?

I am planning a trip to the Italian Lakes (specifically, Lake Como) and I am wondering if English is widely spoken / accepted around these areas.

Schengen visa via the Spanish embassy [duplicate]

I applied for a Schengen visa via the Spanish embassy. The visa was refused for two reasons: (1) Justification for the purpose and conditions

US C1 transit visa supporting document

If I'm transiting via the USA to Guatemala and because I'm allowed to enter Guatemala on basis of a US visa (as mentioned on embassy website of Guatemala), do I

Turkish Airlines carryon and backpack/handbag policy

The carryon allowance with Turkish Airlines is 8kg. Is it also possible to have this split over two bags? One is the carryon with possibly some clothes, a lapto

Which date must I write on my visa application?

I want to know which date I am supposed to write from Zimbabwe on my Schengen visa application for Germany. Is it the one I am leaving or the one I am arrivin

Can I take my bike on rail replacement buses in France?

I want to travel to roscoff by train. However, the section from morlaix to roscoff is using a bus. In the UK you can't take your bike on these buses, or any bus

Going to New Delhi for a conference. Where to drink/get water?

I've just read Drinking tap water in India, which has some mixed messages (in different answers) regarding tap water safety in different locations and condition

Should I buy a return ticket if I'm staying for more than a 6 months? [closed]

I am planning to travel to USA from Europe for a 6 month internship. The problem is that the return tickets for dates above 6 months are too e

Can't smugglers just walk straight through E.U. customs checks?

I am just curious why everybody coming into the U.S. must fill out a customs declaration, while in the E.U. you make your declaration by walking either through

Will I be interviewed by Immigration Officer even when I travel Domestic in their country? [closed]

Will I be interviewed by Immigration Officer when I travel Domestic in their country? For example I will be going to the Philippines from K

What is the minimum age for travelling alone?

I was just wondering because if minors were able to travel alone without supervision, isn't that extremely dangerous for them, as they are still minors and woul

Help with booking a flight on ITA Matrix

I found this itinerary ITA Matrix: However, I am having trouble booking it online. I've used aggregators Kayak and Hipmunk. Both display the itinerary but th

Proof of funds for cash savings in Russia (for a Canadian visitor visa)

I'm helping someone with a Canadian visitor visa application. The person in question resides in Russia, unfortunately doesn't have a bank account (and for vario

Car hire in Chile: cheaper to go with international or local companies?

I'll be visiting Chile for a few weeks in November and I'll be looking to hire a car for up to three days at a time, first in Punta Arenas and second in Santiag

Does the ITA Matrix work for all destinations?

Playing around with the ITA Matrix and I noticed that I couldn't find any flights between London and Havana, nor between Miami and Havana, Mexico City and Havan

Why do different hotel websites show different prices for the same room?

What makes the difference between the price of a room in two websites? If I use Trivago, I can find several prices for the same room. I want to know what makes

Are Brazilian "Adult Only" hotels suitable for regular stays?

Looking for hotels in Brazil turns up several (cheap) options with "Adult Only" in their description. E.g. Hotel Gomes Freire (Adult Only) or Shelton Hotel (Adu

Is it practical to avoid the Edinburgh Tram Airport surcharge by walking a bit?

According to the Edinburgh Trams ticket options site, a ticket from any stop except the airport into the city is only £1.60, while one from the airport is