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How to get an Indian visa from outside the US?

I booked a tour to India and Nepal from the US, but the Indian Embassy only granted me a single-entry visa. Is it possible to get a visa to re-enter India fr

What goes on in Amsterdam during New Year's Eve?

What is Amsterdam like for New Year's Eve? What events are typical in this city?

On transit Dubai - passport validity

Hi I will be on transit in Dubai, travelling from Brisbane to Lisbon on the 12 December with my wife and 5 year old son. We arrive at Dubai on the 12 December 2

Turkish single-entry visa stamped in transit by mistake. Can I still use it to enter Turkey?

I was intending to transit in Istanbul, going to Tbilisi for a week and then another week in Istanbul. I have visas for both countries. While I was in transit i

Can I change Taiwanese dollars to Chinese RMB at or near the ferry terminals in Keelung, Matsu Island, or Mawei, Fuzhou?

Tonight I'll take the ferry from mainland Taiwan to the Taiwanese island Matsu just off the coast of China, and tomorrow another ferry on to China itself, disem

What commercial flight route requires the most (minimum possible) stops/layovers from A to B?

For travel hacking (and interest) value, colleagues and I have been trying to work out which routes worldwide might have the highest number of required legs. T

What are my options for reserving JR Shinkansen tickets in advance over the new year period?

So far after some extensive research it seems that reserving the tickets on eki-net.com when the tickets goes on sale seems to be the surest way of securing my

Are the Seats in the Boeing 787 narrower than in the 737 in KLM Airlines?

Two days ago I flew with KLM from Calgary to Germany, first with the "Dreamliner" 787 and then with the 737 in economy class. I had the impression (due to my im

Does a long flight on a jet provide a headstart to altitude acclimatisation?

Would a long flight, such as across the Pacific, provide a headstart to altitude acclimatisation?

Should my first trip be to the country which issued my Schengen Visa?

In case, if I get a multiple-entry Schengen visa in one of the embassies in Ukraine, Kyiv - should my first trip be to the country which issued the visa? Any t

Passport stamped on arrival in Mexico, none departing Mexico

I flew to Cancun, and was stamped in Mexico for entry. When I returned to the US, at DFW, no entry stamp was placed in my passport. I'm a US citizen. A few wee

Is there a reason why housekeeping wouldn't accept a tip?

When I stay in a US hotel, I like to leave a tip for housekeeping. I usually leave $2 (two singles) somewhere obvious that this is for them - not just something

Why do dealers in Vegas check ID even if I look older than 25? [closed]

Kind of strange experience the last 2 times I was in Vegas. I'm almost 43 yrs old but I've been told I could pass for late 20s or early 30s.

Travelling to using two passports where one is not ok with dual citizenship [duplicate]

I have two passports where one of them is not OK with with dual citizenship. As suggested by previous questions posed that I should fly to a n

Transport options between Vilanculos and Inhambane

I found there is only flight a day between the two, and since that flight is fully booked for my dates, I am looking for another way to travel between the two c

Belize repatriation fee with valid US visa [closed]

Has anyone one with an Indian (or China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) passport and a valid US visa been to Belize? If so, I would like to

Starting from any commercial airport, can I reach any other commercial airport in the world with just scheduled passenger flights?

A commercial airport being any airport that has regular scheduled passenger flights. The mathematics of this question got me thinking: is the network of schedu

Do trains in Europe run on Christmas day?

My wife and I will be in Europe (Munich, Lucerne, Vienna, Prague) from just before Christmas to just after New Year's. If I have done my research right - it lo

2 passports,2 different names, not OK dual citizenship

Hi in case 4 of dual citizenship (2 passports,2 different names, not OK dual citizenship). My question is why bother to make all the detour through country C wh

US citizen working from india for US company [closed]

I am a US citizen and working for a US company and paid in USD in my US bank. I would like to know how long can I work from India without tro

Traveling to Australia, can I visit Malaysia without a visa?

I already got my student visa from Australia and I would like to ask a question here. I am Pakistani national .Is it possible to enter/visit Malaysia without

Do I Need a Visa for changing the airports in Turkey? [duplicate]

I have an Indian Passport and am travelling from Berlin to Dubai with Turkish airlines and have to change the airports in turkey. Do I need a

Cruise ship in the Schengen area: Do the days spent at sea count toward the limit for short visits?

I am planning on spending 90 days in Schengen zone countries. I will be taking a cruise between Lisbon and Barcelona. Do the days at sea count against the 90

Finding Code-shared flights

I booked a ticket (through Airline1) where the last leg is a code share flight. The ticket has an Airline1 flight number for this leg and mentions "Operated by

How to protect one's lungs while driving a motorcycle through heavily polluted cities?

I drive a motorcycle, occasionally in heavily polluted areas in developing countries. Sometimes the smog is quite bad. The above image may look like a broke

Can I apply for a UK visa as soon as my existing visa expires?

I am from an Asian country and I have an existing UK visa that will expire on November 30, 2016. I've visited the UK twice. July-August 2016 for 3 weeks and Oct

What's closed in Belgium on New Year's Eve/Day? [closed]

What businesses in Belgium are open on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1? We plan to visit the Netherlands and Belgium from Dec 25 through Jan 5. We'll be

How long does Thailand visa (code TR) last and does it allow extension?

I got visas from UK embassy for my family to go to Thailand (Category TR, no of entry S). I am planning on staying for 60 days and then extending for another 3

Visa to U.K., Italy and France [closed]

Myself, husband and two kids want travel to the Uk in June 2017 and are also planning a couple of days in Italy and France what visas do we ne

Schengen Visa Expiry Date and Date of Return Journey

My Schengen Visa expires on 10th January 2017. It is an 80 days visa for family visit purpose. Now my return journey from Dusseldorf to Mumbai is via Zurich. I