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Can I rideshare/carpool from Vancouver to Calgary or should I rent a car?

If I plan a journey in Canada from Vancouver to Calgary the best option I found is renting a car. However in the past, especially in EU countries, I have extens

Is there an online resource for caravan "pit stops" around Europe?

I was wondering if there is such thing as a caravan guide for Europe. Particularly Spain and France. But other countries would be very welcome. This resource w

What's open over Easter in Germany?

I am planning a trip to Germany next spring, and to avoid having to use too many of my days holiday allowance from work, I'm considering going over Easter, trav

Celebrating Halloween in Austin, TX, USA

As a Dutch citizen we don't really celebrate Halloween. In movies etc I've seen people go 'Trick or Treating' and go to costume parties. We're both adults, but

Temporary SIM card while visiting US [duplicate]

In a few weeks' time, I will be visiting the US for 14 days. Coming from the EU, roaming is very expensive, so I am considering getting a temp

Baggage allowance inquiry with two different airlines in one ticket

I am flying with two different airlines in one ticket. Finnair from Helsinki to Vienna and Qatar airways from Vienna to manila. Which airline baggage policy sho

International transfers at Shanghai PVG airport

I booked a trip from New York to Busan flying on China Eastern the entire way with a 2 hour layover in Shanghai PVG airport. As this is my first time having a i

What immigration lane do I use as a group? [closed]

If I am travelling to the US with a non-American friend/girlfriend/boyfriend/international school group (of which some need visas), which lane

Flying family of 5: is any one seating arrangement better than the alternatives?

We are a family of five: 2 adults, and 3 kids, from 13 to 5 years. We need to fly over the ocean, so having good seats is important, of course. We are flying wi

London to Oxford by boat

Is it possible to take a river cruise from London to Oxford? Or better how far up the Thames can one reach on a commercial cruiser?

UK visa refusal, seeking temporary entry to collect personal items

On my last visit to the UK as a Canadian citizen visitor I was refused entry, on 22 May 2016. During the interview I slipped out I am a freelancer after leaving

I am a US citizen and want to travel to Mexico but only have my Mexican passport

I am Mexican and only have a Mexican passport, but I am also an American citizen. I was wondering if I needed to have an American passport to travel from Austin

UK visa refused do to lack of economic ties in the UK. What are my options? [duplicate]

Based on advice given on the forum. I have applied and was refused and below is the wordings of my refusal word for word. the decision

Alternatives to credit cards for paying abroad

I didn't go abroad for about ten years, and I'm out of the loop regarding the impact of modern technology on travel practices. The last time I went anywhere it

Long term single entry tourist visa for Dubai: using this can I work in company? [closed]

As company given me this visa and they said that you can work with this and I asked him in that period they will give me salary or not? They

Understanding UK Visa status

I have applied for UK tourist visa from Finland. It is showing following status on the screen; As it is red after the decision made and passback from consula

How can I cross the English channel with a car?

I believe there's the Euro Tunnel as well as a number of ferry options, but which can I use to travel with a car between the UK and France, Belgium or the Nethe

UK visitor visa without any property

Required documents for UK visitor visa applicants are: Bank Statements Property Papers Employer letter, payslips, etc. Sponsor's details (letter, statements,

Having both visa and ESTA when travelling to the US

I have the following question about US Visa and ESTA. I am about to travel to the US to study. I have a valid F1 Visa, but in a confusion I applied for an ESTA

Traveling to the Schengen area with a UK visa-rejection stamp, as a citizen of an Annex II country

In July 2016 I have been denied a visa to the UK. Now my concern is if it's possible to enter the Schengen area in September for research and sightseeing with a

Missed baggage due to customs check delay

I just missed my check-in luggage bags because I ran late from the immigration check in Boston (flew in from London in British Airways). By the time I got to th

Is my permanent address proofs valid for passport application?

I am an Indian citizen who wants to apply for a passport. In India, an "address proof" is a document which proves where you live and is required for passport ap

Do I have to pay duty when carrying 15 iPhones domestically in India? (From Chennai to Delhi.)

I have purchased 15 iPhones in Chennai and I want to bring them to Delhi. Will I have to pay duty for that in Chennai? I have the receipt proving I bought them

How to find mountain parking in Switzerland?

I'm going to Switzerland and I plan to take some mountain trips, so I need to park somewhere near the trail start. How can I check if there's some parking near

Travel between Schengen and Non-Schengen Country

I will be traveling to The Netherlands, Hungary and Ukraine on business. According to my itinerary, I will be first staying 6 days in The Netherlands, flying to

Is it a problem to go through immigration 3 times in 2 weeks, for really short periods?

My wife and I are taking a few flights later this month that all go via Singapore, but with different carriers for each leg (all booked as separate return trips

Can I sell the photographs I take on a tourist visa?

I'm a hobbyist photographer that enjoys traveling (combines very well, I can assure you). Usually I just post the pictures I take on social media, but I'm also

Is it true there's a greater chance of being killed by lightning than of dying on a flight?

When people try to calm others who are afraid of flying some will claim it's more likely you will be killed by lightning than dying on a flight. Is there any tr

Is a B&B's cancellation policy enforceable if I never saw it?

I booked a room at a B&B a month and a half in advance, over the phone. I asked to be sent a confirmation via email and a cancellation policy as I had not s

Money exchange in Moscow [closed]

What denomination and condition of USD bills ($20, $50, $100 etc.) are most readily convertible in Moscow and is it banks or money changers th