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Getting outside of touristy activities in Hawaii [closed]

My wife and I have the opportunity to visit Hawaii for two weeks this May. We were considering visiting the islands of O'ahu, Maui, and Hawai'

Does a Schengen Residency permit function as a multi-entry visa?

Just to clarify, I am a non-EU & have no visa-free access to Europe nor UK. However, I have been granted a 6 month UK visit visa & I intend to travel t

Is there a European website dedicated to reviews of how well each travel insurance pays out?

I'm looking to buy a travel insurance and thanks to my EU residency there are plenty of various options: traditional brokers, credit cards, online-only brokers

Schengen Visa Decision - Consulate took passport - does that mean it's approved?

Today we had our interviews/appointment at French Consulate @ Los Angeles for Schengen Visa. It went well, interviewer didn't ask many questions, just verified

Traveling From Brussels to Amsterdam — Are Seat Reservations Mandatory for Eurail Pass 1st Class?

Trying to book seat reservations from Brussels to Amsterdam on an IC direct train — I see no mandatory seat reservation required? We have Eurail Flexi-Sa

Is there a website that lists the coupon websites for each country?

A good way of saving money while traveling is to use a 'coupon' website, where you can often get bargains on items such as hotel stays or restaurant meals. In C

Is Prague known for their Marionette / Puppet shows?

I'm not sure if it's Prague or all of Eastern Europe in general that are known for their Marionette/Puppet shows (or if I'm mistakenly projecting it on the maje

Arrival at airport for flights into USA

I'm going to fly from Düsseldorf (Germany) to Newark with Lufthansa. I've checked in online, but want to check in baggage at the airport. When should I be

I need to know the visa requirement in Miami and Madrid [closed]

I am travelling to costa Rica and would have stopover in Madrid and Miami,do I need a visa with any of those countries?I'm a Philippine passpo

Can a traveller use Alipay/Tenpay mobile payments in China?

Can a short-term visitor to China sign up to Alipay (Taobao) or Tenpay (WeChat/QQ) mobile payments, without Chinese ID or a Chinese bank account? If yes, how?

Bank statement for UK visa if I am unemployed [duplicate]

Can I use the bank statement of my sponsor i.e. my aunt for UK standard visitor visa? I am currently unemployed so do I still need to create a

best options for data when travelling USA and Canada [closed]

So we are from New Zealand and are planning a 3 month campervan trip across Canada and back via USA thru Maine, Vermont South Dakota etc Wha

Are there any flights which fly above the Bermuda Triangle?

The Bermuda Triangle is a mysterious place on earth where hundreds of ships and flights have reportedly gone missing. Do flights and ships still currently trav

Do US citizens need any visas while on a cruise in the Mediterranean?

We're taking a cruise on the Norwegian Epic in late September 2017, departing Barcelona with stops in Italy, France, and returning to Spain. Besides my US passp

UK visa refusal on credibility grounds (longer visit than originally described)

I would like to enquire about the maximum length of stay possible for an individual with a 6-month UK visit visa. Although it's mentioned in the Home Office we

How to Minimize Sweating in Unusually Hot and Humid Weather?

It is very hot in Brazil right now. Temperatures have been reaching 36C and I find myself sweating very intensely most of the day. It seems like my body goes in

How busy is the Roman Colosseum throughout the year?

I just spent a week in Italy, and found that the tourist crowds are more annoying than I had anticipated. I found I was simply unable to enjoy myself due to the

Canadian customs exception: shipping?

While Process for valuing items for customs purposes at the Canadian border discusses how an item is valued and one of the answers has if you recently bough

Documents required by Indian citizens wishing to travel to Nepal

I'm a citizen of India and I'm travelling to Nepal by air. Is an Aadhaar Card a valid document used for travelling to Nepal by air?

UK Visa Application For Family From Nigeria [duplicate]

I want to know the process to follow if I want to apply for a 6 month UK visa for myself, wife and children. Do I have to fill separate forms

Do I need a Schengen transit visa as a US Green Card holder? [duplicate]

I am travelling from Washington DC to Copenhagen ( layover 4 hours ) then to Newcastle UK. Do I need a schengen visa? I have a green card and

Is this connection through JFK airport doable?

I'm currently deciding whether to book this flight, the only doubt I have is the return flight. Delta DL6304 - Toronto (YYZ) to JFK @ 8:24PM 51 minutes wait De

Paying Respects to Holocaust Victims in Paris: Are the Vélodrome d'Hiver & Drancy Camp respectable museums to visit? Are they even museums?

I am going to Paris for approximately 4 days at the end of June. I have been there before and have been to Versailles, Louvre, catacombs, Eiffel Tour, Arc de Tr

Buying airsoft from HK and travelling back to country of origin via air

I plan to visit Hong Kong and was also thinking of picking a few airsoft guns, as a collector I'm looking to get the most realistic looking guns for display.

Avoiding spicy food while touring South Korea

My tolerance of spicy food is below average for westerners. Can I avoid spicy food while visiting South Korea, preferably without eating all the time at McDonal

How likely is it to get asked about your job in detail by Immigration?

I just read this article, titled A software engineer was detained by U.S. Customs - and given a test to prove he's an engineer. While the actual situation is s

Travelling to the UK while settlement visa is in appeal

I am a Canadian married to a Scot. I recently received my UK settlement visa but my 8-year-old child was refused on the basis that we did not provide enough evi

Traveling to Japan from Poland on American passport [closed]

I am a US citizen with a valid American passport, currently living in Poland (I'm Polish American). I am thinking about traveling to Japan for

Can refugee travel documents be used to travel to Thailand and The Philippines?

I hold refugee travel documents (1951 Convention) issued by South Korea. I want to travel to Thailand and The Philippines. My original nationality doesn`t allo

Driving in the UK for the the first time - rules & to-dos that are different to India

I'm planning on renting a car in the UK for my trip through London, York, Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland. Having driven in Mumbai, India, I understand the