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New York City from Newark airport

I am a small town country girl traveling to NYC alone for the first time. I will be arriving at the Newark airport. How do I get to Manhattan from there? W

What to do if an EU airline cancels your ticket without notifying you?

I had bought a flight ticket with Norwegian Air for a flight on the other day, but when I arrived to the airport to do the check-in, they said they had cancelle

Travel insurance does not cover Spain. Will it be OK for a French Schengen visa

I am applying for a Schengen visa shortly at the French consulate in London through TLScontact. I plan to visit only France for 5 days. I have purchased a trave

How to double-check and not pester airport officials?

I was reading this article. In it the author says - Not checking and double checking A hard and fast rule I have learned over the years is to double check

Entering Emirates Stadium, Block vs Turnstile

I have never been to Emirates Stadium and have tickets for the match tomorrow (10 Dec) with a friend. The instructions say that unless we enter at the right pl

No Albanian entry stamp received at the border. Would this cause issues for future visits?

I recently entered Albania with an EU passport, but I noticed that I received no entry stamp. As an EU citizen, was I supposed to receive an entry stamp? If

What are 'LMU' and certificates?

I was reading What techniques, tricks or otherwise have you used to get upgrades on flights? and specifically reading https://travel.stackexchange.com/a/928/432

How and when do I pay for luggage?

I recently purchased a flight with STA and it only just dawned on me about luggage. I'm very new to the while flying thing and well I was unsure. My luggage wil

Checking in very early, how does that help in free or heavily-discounted upgrades?

I was reading What techniques, tricks or otherwise have you used to get upgrades on flights? and saw this comment - Excellent advice. Once by checking in V

If the airline provides a boarding pass, do they have a passport number?

I booked a holiday for two with a budget travel agency. They needed the names and passport details of the people going. I gave them my girlfriend's name, but sh

Beachy Head Suicide Spot, Chaplaincy Donation?

I will be guiding several visitors to Beachy Head to see the dramatic views and to stand on the clifftop and experience the North Sea wind. Unfortunately, the

Does GOL Airlines Allow a personal Item in addition to a carry on?

Seat Guru says GOL allows a personal item such as: Bag or backpack with personal items They point to this GOL page for more information but I find nothing

Does the DOT rule regarding free 24hr cancellation apply to non-US fllghts?

As we know, DOT rule allows a free 24hr cancellation for a purchased flight, as long as it is purchased more than seven days in advance. My understanding was th

Can I carry work laptop with B-2 visa?

My wife is working in the US as a H-1B holder. Currently I am in India looking for opportunities to work in the US (H-1B/L-1). My previous employer processed B-

Am I entitled to compensation after flight delay due to aircraft problem blamed on a "hidden defect"?

I had a flight recently from Helsinki to Bangkok with Finnair, that was delayed for almost 4 hours. From what I understood from the crew, there was something wr

How much gold can be transferred between EU countries?

I am concerned about the solvency of banks generally, so I would like to convert bank deposits to gold. I plan to purchase the gold in UK, then take it to Spain

Which airlines do not allow a personal item in addition to a carry-on? [closed]

From experience, most airlines allow passengers to bring a personal item on-board in addition to a carry-on item. I nearly always travel with

Regulation on available cash for tourists going to France

As a tourist travelling from Moscow to Paris, how much cash would I have to show that I have enough prior to taking the flight?

Can an author do book promotion on B1/B2 visa in USA?

Is an author permitted to stop by a few indie bookshops while doing a road trip in the USA to promote the author's self-published book? Would that be considered

How to answer DS 160 question about not being granted a visa 6 years ago.

I have an I-797 valid until next year, but my H1B visa will be expiring next month. I am travelling to India and completing a DS-160 for this. Six years ago,

How early should I book hotels in North-Eastern Mediterranean?

We want to go to North-Eastern Mediterranean (Greece, Croatia, maybe Montenegro) next August. We would like to book hotels in advance, to get better prices and

Do I need to register with the police in Italy if I stay at a friend's place and not a hotel?

I hold an Indian passport and already got my Schengen tourist visa to Italy for visiting a friend. I read online on some websites that registration is needed w

How can I get from Heathrow T5B to T5A?

I am taking a domestic flight departing from London Heathrow Terminal 5, probably T5A. A family member is taking an earlier international flight that same day,

Where will I go through customs if I'm flying into Frankfurt Germany from the US?

I have a connection in Washington, DC and did not check any of my luggage when I checked in.

Airline won't let me pay to upgrade due to purchasing original economy ticket via low-fares site - what's the logic in this?

Tomorrow I fly long-haul on a TAM (theoretically now LATAM) flight. To my surprise eventually after chasing and chasing them on the cost of an upgrade to busin

Why the flight fee from PIT to FLG Arizona is much more expensive than to Cancun

I am wondering why the flight fee from PIT(Pittsburgh) to FLG Arizona is almost twice as the flight cost from PIT to Cancun, Mexico. It totally doesn't make a

Chip-enabled North American signature debit/ATM card -- can it be set up for European/EMV chip and PIN?

I am the proud recipient of a brand new, EMV-equipped Visa Debit card through my financial institution -- this card is capable of being used for PIN debit/EFTPO

How can I avoid being stopped when exiting Phillipines by Immigration and/or being refused boarding by airline because of paperwork issues?

I am going to Sweden to spend the Christmas and New Year with my Swedish boyfriend, for 16 days. I am employed and have traveled to other countries before (alth

What documents does a person married to a UK citizen need to apply for a UK visitor visa?

I am a British citizen currently living in Tanzania, and am married to a Tanzanian passport holder. I am returning to the UK in January 2017 and have confirmed

German couple (60,55) want to rent a car in Florida - Is an IDP required and are there maximum age restrictions?

My wife and I are German citizens. I am 60 and my wife is 55. We will be staying in Florida for 1 month and we would like to know if our German driving licence