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Can growing a beard cause problems in crossing borders?

I just recently renewed my passport with a picture taken just after I shaved. I haven't shaved since (>3 weeks) and I kind of like it. I am even looking into

Does a Canadian need a return ticket to enter Indonesia at Bali?

As a Canadian citizen flying from Australia to Bali, do I need to prove to the Australian airline at check in that I have booked a reservation out of Indonesia?

Can I use a I-571 (Form I-131) Refugee Travel Document and my national passport at the same time for convenience?

I am a permanent resident based on asylum, a green card holder, citizenship is Russia. I was advised not to use my national passport with the US immigration as

How late (and early) in the year can you see the Northern Lights from the Faroe Islands?

In the summer in the far north, the Northern Lights become hard to see because the sun is up all of the time. If I am traveling to the Faroe Islands, at what

Traveling from Ohio to New York's JFK airport to catch an evening, same-day flight?

I have an international flight that leaves around 8:30pm from JFK on a Saturday. I'm traveling with seven other friends from around the Cleveland/Columbus, Ohio

Schengen area visa: flying to Switzerland via Germany [duplicate]

I am flying to Switzerland via Germany (transit). Which embassy should I contact to get a Schengen visa? Where will I need to pass through th

Can I expect "winter" scenery in Iceland in April?

I am willing to travel to Iceland, renting a car and making a trip across the country. What I expect seeing the most is viewing the "winter" scenery of Iceland:

My UK visa is still in processing even though the intended date of travel has already passed. Will I still receive a visa?

I applied for a Standard Visitor visa to the UK stating my travel date as Jan 1st 2017. My appointment was on Dec 15th 2016 but I could make it as I couldn't fi

Sandwich alternatives for city trips

I often face the problem that my diet becomes very bread and cheese centred whenever I do trips to cities where eating at restaurants is expensive. In a city I

Insurance against flight cancellation due to weather in Canada [closed]

I am considering buying insurance against an airline cancelling a flight and not refunding me the money. But before, I would like to weigh the

Where to buy a judo uniform (judogi) in Tokyo

Kodokan sells a few judo uniforms, but does not have much choice nor stock, their job is not to sell judogi. Is there a sort of big specialist store where peop

Are airlines obliged to notify ticket cancellations due to no-shows?

I have had a long dispute with Lufthansa Airlines for 6 months now. The airline canceled the return ticket of a child in the 3 return tickets we bought (2 adult

Las Vegas to Grand Canyon, Antelope and Zion in two days

We will be checking out of our Las Vegas hotel on Feb 14, and plan to spend two nights in and around the Grand Canyon visiting it, Antelope Canyon and Zion Nati

Restrictions on Non-Resident Street Parking in Chicago

There seem to be three types of on-street parking in Chicago: Metered parking, Residential Zone parking and all other areas. I am right in understanding that t

Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me?

The UK Visas and Immigration Directorate publishes guidance that provides helpful tips that can result in successful visa applications. Section 2 of this guidan

How to set up an Antel SIM in Uruguay?

I bought a SIM card from an Antel shop and they said they put U$200 on it and I could go online to set up whatever else is needed. I went to the site but I'm st

When does Allegiant Air add flights?

I've been trying to buy Allegiant Air tickets for an August 20 trip for several weeks now and every time I check their website I see the following: Displaying

Where in the USA can I experience this particular accent? [closed]

Update: Reposted to english.stackexchange.com: https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/369004/which-american-accent-is-this A common them

How can I choose a good destination to see whales, especially blue and humpback, preferably from a boat?

I am very intrigued by whales. I want see them in their habitat not locked up somewhere in a cage or a facility. I read that you can watch whales in Antarctica

Which is the largest train in terms of passengers?

I wondered which passenger train has the largest capacity while travelling in a busy double decker double traction Ouigo train (low cost French high speed train

Tourist visa for Spain with adverse UK Immigration history

I'm a Filipina married to a British man. I was refused a fiancé visa when we were not yet married and was refused a tourist visa just recently. He and hi

Carrying mustard oil in checked luggage into Germany

So I consume mustard oil a lot and this is very costly in Germany. I purchased a 5 liter (1.32 Gallon) bottle and put it in my checked baggage (the one that goe

Visa needed or not for a transfer between Paris airports? [duplicate]

My friend is an Indian citizen and will be travelling to London for a business trip. The visa is valid till the date of his return flight. His

Making stopover but luggage to final destination

I would like to go to Entebbe Airport but make a stop of say 2 weeks in Logos. Will my luggage be flown to my final destination?

I did not get my passport stamped in Melbourne

I am a Indian passport holder and was going back to India when my immigration card was not checked. How do I get my passport stamped?

Can I travel with injections that need to be kept cool on a Swiss International Air Lines flight?

I'm an Indian citizen travelling to Dublin, Ireland from New Delhi, India via Zurich, Switzerland. I will be starting work in Ireland. I have to carry injection

Does a Dutch citizen need a visa to visit South Korea as a tourist? [duplicate]

I am a Dutch citizen and want to visit South Korea. Do I need a visa?

How can I find out if I need a visa to visit a certain country? [duplicate]

I'm a national of country XYZ who wants to visit the state ABC for the purpose of tourism. How can I find out if I will need a visa? NB: t

Where on Earth is this manor-house-looking structure?

My friend sent me this and I can't seem to find it on Google. My friend likes traveling so it probably is a tourist spot.

Daily budget for a week in Las Vegas? [closed]

I am planning a week (Wednesday to Wednesday or Tuesday to Tuesday) in Las Vegas later this year (2017) and am wondering what sort of budget I