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Which are cheapest Thailand Supermarket Chains?

I have landed in Thailand yesterday all eager to try out legendary cheapness so I ran for closest 7-11 got some crisps and local beers some ice cream bug spray.

What visa does an Australian need to complete an unpaid internship in New York?

I am struggling to work out the appropriate visa to apply for. My situation is as follows: I am an Australian citizen. I am currently completing my Masters

Canadian permanent resident visiting Japan

I am a Canadian permanent resident and living in Canada. I am originally from Afghanistan and would like to visit my girlfriend in Japan. I know Canadian passpo

Why are airport wheelchairs often "attendant-propelled" only?

I have noted that all the airports I have visited have had "attendant-propelled" manual wheelchairs that may only be moved by an attendant: source: Wikimedia

Layover Norwegian Air Shuttle [closed]

LAX to FCO via LGW. Believe it's a 4hr LO, does Norwegian allow 24hr LO? until the next day?

Dual US/NL citizen traveling to Edinburgh and Copenhagen

I am planning on traveling from Boston to Edinburgh early this March and then on to Copenhagen some days later. If it is relevant anywhere, I am a US/NL dual ci

Can German citizens enter Mexico on one-way tickets?

We are in Miami, Florida and after two weeks we have a flight to Mexico. We have already purchased our flight tickets from Miami, Florida to Mexico City which i

What does this traffic sign with a crossed-out black octagon mean?

I came across an unusual traffic sign (in what appears to be a stock photo), having a black octagon with a red crossed out circle: What does this sign mean,

Australian visa for a unique situation

I am travelling to Australia for about two months for work. I will not be working for an Australian company but rather for a European government entity, on a sc

Is it possible to reserve a seat for Deutsche Bahn ICE using a vending machine while booking a ticket?

I will be travelling from Frankfurt using an ICE and for some reason online booking is not an option. Is it possible to reserve a seat using the ticket vending

Connecting flight cancellation and baggage claim

I have an Air India (round trip) flight from Chicago (ORD) to New Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata (CCU). However, due to some emergency I have to be in Delhi for a coupl

Under what circumstances are flights moved earlier by one hour or several? [closed]

Not that long ago, I was talking with an airline passenger who was complaining about a major US airline carrier having "a habit of" moving fli

Is there a cheap season to rent a car Florida to New York?

I have rented cars to transit between NY / FL. Sometimes the rate is reasonable ($20 per day), other times they want $250. As I understand it, the rate is low

Does an Indian need a visa to visit the Schengen area as a tourist?

I am an Indian passport holder but Permanent Resident (PR) of Australia. Do I need a visa for Switzerland and France to visit as a tourist?

Aer Lingus Stopover with no time at destination

Ok, so I purchased what I thought was a round trip ticket from BOS to SNN (Boston to Shannon) airport for a family of four. The Itinerary seemed strange, but t

Booking with Czech Airlines but getting on SmartWings flight, any consequences?

I've recently booked a flight with Czech Airlines in order to get a somewhat less "low cost" experience (meal on board, luggage included and so on). After heari

May a French citizen obtain a visa for Vietnam while in the country during the visa "free" 15 days?

As a French citizen I can enter Vietnam without a visa for a stay that doesn't exceed 15 days. Is it possible during those 15 days to get a visa while already

In which countries is Russian useful for anglophone tourists?

Related questions: As a native English speaker, which two further languages would give me the most travel utility worldwide? (Russian is mentioned in one sente

Are foreign drivers liable to pay fines proportional to their income when committing driving-related violations in Finland?

In Finland, there is a peculiar system (päiväsakko/dagsböter/day-fines) where drivers who commit violations on the road (such as speeding) are pu

Attending the US Presidential Inauguration next week: Can I see the Swearing-In from the National Mall?

Next week I will be attending the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. I received tickets from a state senator, which are standing room only. However,

When can train tickets booked through CrossCountry be amended free of charge?

CrossCountry trains on Advance Tickets notes: Print your own tickets and m-tickets (via our Train tickets app) cannot be changed. Tickets collected from the

Can a dual Israel/USA citizen leave Israel without their American passport?

I'm a native born American currently living in Israel as a citizen (dual citizenship). Can I leave Israel to travel to Europe with only my Israeli passport, or

Why does searching for flights from a computer in the US give different results from the same search from the UK?

If I search Virgin Atlantic's website for return flights LHR-PDX in August 2017 I can see the direct flights it offers (operated by Delta as a codeshare) if I'm

Which tracker can reliably and accurately track luggage?

In the movies, we often see a small device placed on something or someone which then allows the device to be tracked to its location or even while moving. It wo

I'd like to study in Ireland for 4 months, with a Schengen visit in-between. As a visa-free national, would I need to apply for a regular visa? [closed]

I plan to travel to Ireland (for a study program) for about 4 months. In the middle of this period I'll want to fly to the Netherlands for a w

Can a Polish citizen visiting USA drive to Canada and re-enter the US without any issues?

Do they need any other documents, visas, etc?

Is travel to Europe allowed with a new portable oxygen concentrator in hand luggage?

I am planning to take a new portable oxygen Inogen 3 to my father in Romania. Can I carry it in my hand luggage on the plane?

The visa date of birth is different from the passport date of birth

My spouse's U.S. visa date of birth is different from her passport date of birth. Would she be to travel and what date of birth should be on the ticket?

Can an Indian national currently working in Saudi Arabia apply for a Philippines visa from there?

I am an Indian national, working in Saudi Arabia. I wish to go to the Philippines. Can I get a visa from the Philippines Embassy in Saudi Arabia or do I have t

Which nations have specific laws that allow/ disallow ENTRY of shamanic ritual plants/ herbs such as Ayahuasca? [closed]

Travelling to Latin America to take hallucinogenic drugs: how does one do it safely? This is a related question, but objective here is differ