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What does it mean when a tractor-trailer flashes his brights on a US highway?

Today, I was driving on the highway with light snow but enough to slow traffic. During the drive my car hit a patch of packed snow and ice causing my car to vee

Best seats in a bus if travelling with kids [closed]

Which are the best seats in a bus if travelling with kids (aged 1 and 3)? We will be travelling in Europe, partly between France and Belgium,

What paperwork do I need as support for a UK Standard Visitor visa application?

I am a Bangladeshi citizen, residing in Nigeria for 13 years. I am currently working in Nigeria for over wo years. I intend to go to UK alone in April, 2017 for

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

Is it possible for an Indian citizen to travel from Mexico to India (Hyderabad or Bangalore) without requiring a transit visa?

I am an Indian, living in Mexico and want to travel to India, either Hyderabad or Bangalore, without having any transit visa. Is this possible?

Can a husband and wife combine their UK Standard Visitor visa applications?

We applied for UK Standard Visitor visas as two separate applications. After completing our biometrics do we need to send the applications with supporting docu

Can I change the destination on a Lufthansa "Classic" fare?

I have Lufthansa's "Economy Classic" tickets and I can change dates on their website. It's impossible for me to contact their customer service right now. Does

How can I check if my (unlocked) phone will work with a particular country's SIM cards, for 3G and calls?

I've used my phone overseas with local SIM cards a lot, but recently had a surprising experience where one local SIM card simply wouldn't work with my phone but

May a South African access the Zurich Airport Transit Hotel without a Swiss visa?

I am a South African citizen with an eight hour layover in Zurich on my way home from Ireland/UK. Is it possible to make use of the Transit Hotel without a Swi

Is the number of entries on a multiple-entry Chinese visa limited by the number of stamps per passport page?

I have a valid multi-entry visa for mainland China in my passport. I have currently used it on 3 occasions to enter and leave China (6 stamps in total). The las

Should I prebook a train ticket when travelling within Switzerland?

In the past I have found that there is no benefit to buying tickets in advance in Belgium, and I was wondering if the same was true of Switzerland. Might I sav

Do I, an Indian citizen, need a transit visa for a short layover in Sydney? [duplicate]

I am flying AirAsia from Chennai to Auckland via Sydney without changing flight. The layover will be 55 minutes in Sydney. Do I need to a tra

What does "OCBC Skyway" stand for?

I've read all about the OCBC Skyway in Singapore's Gardens by the Bay, but I can't find out what "OCBC" stands for, if anything.

Does a Nepali need a transit visa for a technical stop in Hong Kong?

I have a Nepali passport and am traveling SFO-SIN (from San Francisco to Singapore). I see on the ticket it says 1 HR stop in Hong Kong. When I called my travel

Is 60 minutes enough layover time at Los Angeles International Airport?

I am flying in to LAX on American Airlines and have a 60 min layover before I fly out with American Airlines (same ticket). Will this be enough time?

What are the benefits to scheduling an Uber Ride ahead of time?

What additional benefits are there to scheduling your ride ahead of time that you don't get from just calling an Uber when you are ready? Is it basically just

What time of the year is the weather warm enough for camping in Yellowstone National Park?

I want to visit Yellowstone National Park. I want to go for camping and am planning to stay there for a week. When is the weather warm enough to camp (say abov

Can I enter and leave Thailand with two different passports?

I entered Thailand as a Mexican citizen and accidentally booked my flight to South Korea with my United States passport. I don't need a visa to enter South Kore

How should a Philippines national with a foreign marriage certificate complete an H-1B visa application? [closed]

Requirements say to (1) submit a marriage certificate if applicable; and (2) a proof of termination of a previous prior marriage if applicable

Refusal of UK Standard Visitor visa under v4.2(a)(c), v4.2 (e) and v4.3(a)(c) [duplicate]

I am a Filipino and have just been refused a UK Standard Visitor visa. My husband is British and currently working as a groundworker. It is so

If I book but my employer pays for my ticket, do I still receive the AAdvantage benefits?

If I book a flight on American Airlines, but it is paid for by my employer, do the AAdvantage benefits still apply? Specifically the priority boarding and no f

Will the wearing of a silicone butt plug be detected by Security? [closed]

I will be travelling from Asia to Europe with a stopover in UAE. I have four sex toys (discreet), none metal nor battery operated. I will put

Can I expect to be welcome in Pakistan if I'm an Indian? [closed]

I'm an Indian researching The Harappan Civilization of India as my personal interest. Unfortunately after Partition the area is located in Pak

Can a UK resident enter the UK on a non-EEA passport that is about to expire? [closed]

I have four months left on my US passport and seven on my UK residence permit. Can I travel to the US for a week (where I am a citizen) and t

What duration to request for a multiple-entry visa to Finland, from India?

I want to apply for multiple-entry visa, so what should be the duration of stay? Currently I am planning for 10 days only so should it be 10 days or shall I gi

About to take an Emirates flight to Philippines: Can I carry medicine with prescription (from my mom, she's a doctor) just in case I need it?

Please take into account I am not American and do not live in USA. My mom is a doctor and she wants to give me some medicine, for example, antibiotics, (all in

Do I need cash CHF for a weekend in Zurich?

I'm going to Zurich for a weekend and planning to go to one or two restaurants, buy basic groceries in a supermarket and possible do a little bit of downtown sh

How does President Duterte's anti-drug campaign affect travelers in the Philippines?

News are reporting that the current anti-drug campaign in the Philippines has resulted in the death of more than 6000 people. What risks do I take when visitin

Where does the La Thuile to Aosta bus depart from and arrive?

I have a PDF shared by Hatef (many thanks!) that lists a morning bus from La Thuile to Aosta. But the actual bus stop locations (boarding and arrival) are not

Who needs ESTA? [duplicate]

I'm a U.S. citizen, about to go from Boston to London. I thought ESTA was for non-citizens entering USA. But the airline shows me a web page