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Can a valid student visa and study permit for Canada be used as a tourist visa?

I have a valid Study Permit and a student visa (S-1 TRV) for Canada, but I no longer attend the university in Canada and have transferred to a college in Americ

Eurostar or flying London to Paris? [closed]

We will be travelling from London to Paris to fly out of Paris same day back to Sydney. Which is better? Eurostar will mean more "changovers"

Why can't we use the toilet when the train isn't moving in some countries?

I am not sure if the sign in the toilet said that we shouldn't use it if the train was not moving or that we shouldn't do so if the train was at the station.

Judo experience in Tokyo (for a day or two)

I practice judo on a regular basis and will be traveling to Tokyo for a few days. I don't speak Japanese. I would like to experience the local judo atmosphere,

What are the exact rules of temporarily importing personal items when entering the EU as a visitor?

The European Commision website mentions that: If you enter the EU from a non-EU country, goods having no commercial character in your personal luggage can be i

Taking my husband and son on tourist visa while I am going on business visa

I will be travelling to the UK on a business visa. I want to take my husband and son along with me on tourist visas. What should my husband's visa application m

Is there any way to know when NOT to use my Oyster card?

I have been living in London for many years yet I still can't figure out when I am not allowed to use my Oyster card and I have to ask every time I suspect that

Why do train companies require two hours to deliver your ticket to the machine?

It makes it very difficult for me to book online and I end up buying the tickets from the machine itself

Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for a layover in the UK?

Is there a website or some other way to find out if I need a transit visa for a short stop in the UK on my way somewhere else? Ideally this should give me the a

United club: same day arrival and no departure - can I still use

As a customer of a certain credit card company, as part of the credit card fee, I have access to a few (2-4 a year) "United club passes". Very soon I will be f

Keeping a small item refrigerated in carry-on on short domestic flights

My next trip is composed of two domestic flights with a short connection. I will be travelling with carry-on luggage only, containing cheese that is best kept a

Large shelves with food in US hotels; shops or free amenity?

While booking hotels in the US (Dallas, TX specifically) I found that many hotels have an area that features shelves with food, fridges and freezers. I see no p

Regarding to the questions on formulary EEA family permit [closed]

I am married to a EEA national who lives in UK.. I'm filling the form for EEA family permit to live with my husband and I'm not sure what to a

Do I need a US visa to transit (or layover) through an American airport?

In Europe usually you don't need to go through immigration to change planes (unless you are entering/exiting Schengen). Is it the case in the US as well? May I

Typo on passport before applying US visa

My in-laws are planning to apply for United States tourist visa (B). While applying for a passport, they made a typo and as a result, my mother-in-law's first n

How to know if a meal was cooked with or contains alcohol?

In the restaurants that I have been to, the menus usually indicate if an item has things like peanuts, eggs, is vegetarian, or contains raw meat. In some Asian

Is there any way to safely check expensive electronics on a flight?

The unanimous verdict is, DON'T put anything expensive in your checked luggage. I get that. But I'm in a bit of a tough spot here. Long story short, I'm sitting

How long before I can re-enter the UK after Youth Mobility?

I complied with the rules by leaving after 2 years in UK and didn't overstay. It's been 3 months since I exited UK. I flew to the Republic of Ireland and have

Statistics on how often certain flights are cancelled

Is there a reliable way of finding statistics on how often certain airlines cancel flights or certain routes get cancelled? Bonus points if that varies dependin

Travelling to Iceland and UK

We will be travelling to the UK (holding valid multiple entry visa) and to Iceland with a Schengen visa. Can we visit the UK first and then travel from London t

How I can get a Turkish visa to visit Istanbul on a layover?

I am flying to Tbilisi, Georgia with Turkish Airline. My stay in Istanbul is 12 hours. Can I get transit visa to visit Istanbul city ? I am from Pakistan wit

What is the shortest segment of high-speed rail out of Barcelona where trains reach the maximum speed?

I will be in Barcelona soon and would like to try out the high speed rail. I don't want to go farther than necessary (e.g. to Madrid), but I would also like to

Rooftop Bars in Jakarta [closed]

Jakarta has many tourist attraction. Mountain, Beach, History and so many place here. But I'm trying to find rooftop bars and lounge but unti

Does an Australian need a visa to enter the UK? [duplicate]

Do I need a visa or stamp to enter UK from the Republic of Ireland? I have a 90-day tourist visa stamped in my passport on arrival. If I get

Schengen visa duration of stay

I got a multiple-entry Schengen visa granted for 15/7/2016 - 15/7/2017. I visited Schengen 15/7/2016 - 26/9/2016 = 74 days I plan to visit 05/01/2017-29/01/201

Is there a website that lets you shop for hotels with taxes and fees included in search results?

Every time I book a hotel online, the price increases by 25% in "taxes and fees" at checkout, compared to the price featured in search results. This does not o

What are cell phone lots at US airports for?

In every airport in the United States, I have noticed the existence of a parking lot, often among the furthest ones from the terminal, called a cell phone lot.

How to get itemized receipt from booking.com?

Does anyone know how to get an itemized receipt from booking.com? When I made my reservations, I got an email confirmation showing my total and the dates (and o

What do the gate staff do before boarding?

Some time before boarding a plane at an airport (not sure how long - maybe 30-45 minutes?) the gate staff always appear and sit at their desk from where they ca

Passenger rights payment for delay caused by extraordinary circumstances on another flight?

My long-distance flight (>3500km) with an EU airline (Lufthansa) is delayed for ~6 hours. At checkin they told me they had to re-route due to medical issues.