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What's a packing list one could use when traveling to a place with hot weather?

I'm traveling to a place with hot weather for a few weeks. What's a good packing list I could use to prepare myself and make sure I don't have to buy anything f

My company has no letterhead, but Singapore requires one for proof of employment. How can I get around this?

The Singapore visa application for an Indian citizen requires an NOC certificate. I currently work in a start up and there is no official letterhead. A travel a

Family LTR permit refused, wife has to leave, can she come back on a tourist visa?

My wife and I are married for 13 years, 3 years ago we moved to the UK, bought a business, and live a lovely life. We brought all our furniture, pets and finan

(UK rail travel) Where can you exchange a Permit to Travel for a ticket?

If taking a suburban train in London and buying a Permit to Travel, bought at dedicated vending machines for any amount less than the full fare, to be exchanged

Traveling to the US with a visa, but not for the purpose of the visa - allowed?

I have an E-2 Visa which allows me to work in the US for a certain number of days during a given year. The company that I work for is based in Florida. I'm pl

Syrian refugee in Germany: Visit Ireland after being denied once [closed]

I am a Syrian refugee in Germany. Last year I wanted to visit Ireland, but at the airport they did not let me in as they said intentions for v

How can I can I get from Zaventem train station to the airport?

I recently went to Brussels airport and ended up in Zaventem for practical reasons. Since I had some time I ended up walking which is quite doable (if you like

Query regarding type of room while booking

So I was planning to book a room for a night at La Colle Sur Loup, France. While in conversation with the hotel authorities, they said something like this:

Do I need transit visa to UK, if I have EEA residence permit? [duplicate]

Input: I have Russian citizenship, but I live in Europe and I have Schengen long-term residence permit(not permanent residence). I would like

What's the cheapest way of doing a one-way USA road trip? [closed]

My partner and I are planning a road trip from North Carolina, USA to California, USA starting in September and finishing in December. We were

A flight website offered me change/cancellation for a fee, now refuses and blames airline [closed]

I recently used a website (mytrip.com) to book a round-trip flight (with 1 stop in each direction). The website I used for booking is not the

Applying for Turkish visa after refused once

I am a Bangladesh National. I applied for a Turkey tourist visa in 2014 from Bangladesh, but the application was not successful. The embassy didn't explain anyt

Can I travel within the Schengen area while my Italian residency card is being renewed?

I am a Filipina living legally here in Italy. My permesso di soggiorno is under renewal since it has been expired. I was scheduled for biometrics on April 11 an

Leaving Schengen and re-entering different state in less than three months [closed]

I have plans to go to Spain in September (let's say 1st September) and stay only 26 days. But I might have to go to Paris (for three months).

Are there types of fasteners that are more pick-pocket resistant?

If we're trying to avoid pick-pockets when travelling, are there types of fasteners for clothing or bags that are more difficult to pick-pocket? I'm thinking i

Can a minor child use her expired US passport as official ID to travel without parents to Puerto Rico?

Our child is a minor US citizen and will travel to Puerto Rico with a group not including us, her parents. We understand that, to make this trip without parent

Name mismatch in ticket

My fathers name is R.Gurusamy but, while booking, I put it in as Gurusamy Ramachandran (a reference to his father, my grandfather). Will the airport authority a

Is it possible to reserve a hotel with a credit card with lower credit limit than the hotel expenses? [closed]

I am going to reserve a hotel by my credit card in booking.com. hotel expenses is more than 1600$ and my credit limit is 1000$. is it possible

Can I write notes in my passport?

There are many times when I'd like to jot a short note in my passport. For example, the business purpose of an entry into a country -- or for countries with aut

Will Brexit make a difference to my EU/UK NHIC? [closed]

As a UK citizen living in Spain, how will brixit affect my health insurance cover here? Currently we just pop on down to the local doctors, N

My passport expires in more than 10 years, so the Australian consulate refuses to issue a visa. Is there a way around this?

I have applied for a visa for a short holiday to Australia and renewed my UK passport accordingly. The passport office have added unexpired time to the expiry d

Can I enter Italy with a receipt issued by an Italian post office for a residence permit application? [duplicate]

I have a receipt issued by an Italian post office for my first residence permit, as well as a foreign passport with expired D visa. Can I en

Do citizens of Monaco get an entry receipt when entering the UK on an ID card?

Citizens of Monaco don't enjoy freedom of movement in the UK, and may only stay visa-free for up to 6 months. Nevertheless, according to Timatic, uniquely amon

Canadian tourist visa refused because of travel history and personal assets

I am from the Republic of Georgia. I have a visa refusal from the US Embassy and I included this information in my Canadian visa application. In my Canadian r

What is the indigenous cuisine / dishes of the Languedoc region of France?

In April I am travelling to Carcassone in Languedoc. As a Brit, I am keen to eat some authentic cuisine. What are the traditional dishes/diet of the region?

Travel to Altiplano (Bolivia) from Villazon without a local tour?

I'm planning a trip from Salta into Bolivia and I really want to visit Sur Lípez province, in the Altiplano area in Bolivia. I see there are many four-da

Phone dying when using mobile myTix NJ Transit app - what can be done to protect?

NJ Transit has an option of buying a monthly bus pass with a mobile app myTix. How can a traveler protect themselves from a situation where they paid for myTix

Is is possible to skip the middle leg of a flight?

I am flying Bangalore - Frankfurt - Wroclaw and back, with the following itinerary: BLR-FRA-WRO: 5 Feb WRO-FRA: 18 Feb FRA-BLR: 11 Mar Looks like I'll miss th

What Gates/Wing of the Terminal at Schiphol for KLM's Alitalia Flights to Rome?

Does anyone know the typical wing of the Schiphol terminal where Alitalia flights depart for Fiumicino Airport outside of Roma?

Consular assistance for Australians in Crimea

One concern I have about visiting Crimea is whether I can receive consular assistance. The Australian government does not recognise Russia's control of Crimea,