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How can 4 suitcases be collected between 9 AM - 12 noon in England to be moved, without using 'man with a van'? [closed]

My cousin accidentally left 4 suitcases in Nottingham, England (London, Cambridge, Portsmouth) that she needs moved to London. My cousin does

Do I have to pay this cancellation fee?

I reserved a motorhome in Iceland. On the invoice the cancellation policy was listed. I didn't pay the invoice and then cancelled the reservation 2 months pri

What is this peculiar line on Google Maps? [closed]

On Google Maps, there's a line in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. What does it mean and why does it have such an odd shape?

How should I explain a previous refusal in a new UK visa application?

My girl friend's UK visitor visa was previously refused due to "false representation". In the new application form, apart from supplying the reference number o

Saint-Louis (Haut-Rhin) train station to MLH/BSL?

I understand there's a bus every twenty minutes but that twenty minutes might just be too long. I am coming from Mulhouse and if I catch the 08:48am train arriv

Is LifeStraw a silver bullet water purification solution for travelling in India?

LifeStraw has a 0.2 micron filter. Since "most bacteria are 0.2 µm in diameter and 2-8 µm in length" (source), is it safe to drink water from any so

How do I book a taxi ride in Spain?

I am arriving in Malaga, Spain, on 22nd of Sep. My destination is a small resort 100km away from Malaga. After some research on Google map, there is no train

Do Indian passport holders need a transit visa at Frankfurt? [duplicate]

I'm an Indian citizen travelling back to India. On the way, I have a layover time of 8 hours at Frankfurt International Airport. Do I need a t

Is the port in Vladivostok ice-free all year round?

Is it possible to sail into Vladivostok all year round? One source in Wikipedia about Vladivostok says: The port is ice-free all year round Another sourc

Using Visa credit card in Denmark, Germany, Iceland [closed]

I never use cash in the United States, paying for everything large and small with a credit card (they are universally accepted without fees fo

Will traveling to Cuba reset my ESTA? [closed]

Will I be allowed back into the US if I go from Canada to Chicago (26 September), back to Canada and then Canada to Cuba (29 October to 5 Nove

Where to buy a TIM simcard in Malpensa airport?

I understood it's the best option for travelers' data plan in Italy. I found a TIM store in Gallarate, but we're landing on Friday at 18:00 and not sure we'll

If I cancel my B-2 visa appointment can I still use my ESTA?

I am an Australian citizen. Originally I intended to stay in Canada for a working holiday. I am supposed to apply for B-1/B-2 including transiting. However, my

Easiest and safest way to get from Gare du Nord train station to Rue de Berri

What is the easiest and safest way to get from Gare du Nord train station to Rue de Berri (Hotel California Paris)? I heard that the taxi queue might be long. I

Travel in schengen countries without carrying passport for non EU citizen

I am an Indian student in France on a 6 month visa for an Internship. Currently I don't have my passport with me as I have applied for UK visa and am not hoping

Rome - little time, intense travelling [closed]

Next week I am going to visit Rome at scientific conference. It will last for 5 days (Monday - Friday) from 9:00 - 17:00. So I won't have much

ETA when driving into but flying out of Canada

I am planning to drive to Vancouver from the USA for a day and then fly from there back to Europe. I am a British Citizen. Do I need an ETA? On the official web

List of countries where it is possible to gain a passport entry stamp as a UK passport holder? [closed]

Is there an exhaustive list of countries (recognised or unrecognised by the UN, but is distinctively different in terms of passport stamp to a

Are there any issues with speaking Spanish as a tourist in Portugal?

I'm about to go on a trip to Portugal, not knowing any Portuguese. I was planning to learn all the basics (yes, no, hello, goodbye, thank you, etc) but in a sli

Question about Non-Schengen to Schengen passport validity

My sister has tickets to visit me in Sweden from the USA in a few weeks and has just realized that her passport expires in March 2017. Schengen laws require a p

Can I still travel to Sweden only with a national ID?

I am going to Sweden for a week, taking this route: Greece ->(flight)-> Austria ->(flight)-> Denmark ->(train)-> Sweden I read on a news s

How to avoid hotels with bellhops in the USA

Many guides to tipping in the USA include a specification to tip a "bellhop" at a hotel, which is apparently an employee who expects to be paid separately for t

Transport from airport to downtown Lagos for Benny Hinn and Chris Oyakhilome event

I'm attending an event in Lagos on October 28th and 29th. Where can I find information about registered car services with drivers that can take me from the air

Refused boarding [duplicate]

Hi I have been living in the UK for around 8 years. Me and my children are German citizens, my wife is an Indian citizen but she has a perma

Out-of-country plates on bill-by-plate toll road

Situation here is specific to Canada's 407 ETR route but it's not limited to that. The 407 ETR to the best of my knowledge uses 2 methods to collect tolls: Tr

Is tap water in Munich safe to drink? If so, why do locals buy bottled water?

Before moving to Munich I did some research about the water. According to different sources, the water quality in Munich is very good and there is no problem dr

Japan formalities. What does "You may not engage in paid activities." mean?

I was browsing the "Entering Japan" webpage, and there is a very interesting sentence under the "Longer Stays for the Wealthy" heading (emphasized below): I

What are the technical details of travelling to Cuba (in 2016) [closed]

[There are multiple questions and answers here on SE about travel to Cuba, but they are all written before the opening - I am asking about lat

How to switch from Resident visa to Tourist visa status in the Schengen area?

I have a 1-year residence permit from one Schengen country that is now expiring. Upon its expiration, I would like to get my 90/180 days validity as a tourist t

How to book car hire online for South Africa with permission to drive through Lesotho / Swaziland included?

I gather that different South Africa car rental companies have different policies on taking vehicles out of the country, and that most allow it for Lesotho and