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Do I need a UK transit visa when flying to Ireland through the UK?

I am Lebanese Citizen and am planning a trip to Ireland this month. A valid Irish visa is already in hand and I am willing to reach there through the UK. Will

Returning to Canada as a PR without a card

I recently got my permanent residence in Canada; until my PR card arrives, they provided me with a piece of paper. Unfortunately the airline does not accept tha

Elite perks at hotel when staying at a rate that doesn't earn points

I will soon be attending a conference and staying at a hotel where my employer has negotiated a special rate. This is a large group booking and I will not be e

Bangkok roof top bar/restaurants recommendations [closed]

I am looking for suggestions/recommendations on which roof top bars to go and take some sunset photos in Bangkok. Here are some things I've al

Traveling by Train from Dhaka to Kolkata

I am a Bangladeshi citizen and I am holding a Bangladeshi Passport. Recently I got visa for visit to India and I want to travel by train. Is there any specifi

DS-160 - I was asked more questions than my mom, is that normal?

My mom and I are planning to visit the US soon for a short period of time, I had 1 more section than she did, is that normal? This is the section I am talking

Best/practical combination of SIM cards to use for a around the world trip? [closed]

What SIM cards are recommended to provide mobile data at reasonable prices across lots of countries, in order to support traveling around the

Where can I find a wash and fold in Marrakesh, Morocco?

I would like to wash about 4kg of laundry in Marrakesh. Finding a place to do this has been tricky. Most places only do dry cleaning or industrial loads. Many t

How to access Beausoleil Island for a day trip, without the DayTripper?

The problem with the DayTripper is its too early scheduled return trip (4 hours after the departure time) and allows too little time for me; I hope to spend the

Where to rent electric/motorized bicycles for bicycling on Beausoleil Island? [closed]

My grandparents physically can't bicycle for hours, and walking is too slow for exploring the whole island in one day. The official website d

Canada tourist visa for Chinese: will a friend's letter of reference help?

My friend is going to apply for a tourist visa to visit Canada this winter. She is a single female Chinese citizen with full-time work, and is worried that if I

An airline company asked another passenger to open my bag and threw away something

2 weeks ago, I took a domestic flight from Ulaanbaatar with Hunnu Airlines. During the checking-in of my luggage, they made a mistake and marked it as belonging

Time between connecting flights (separate tickets) at CDG

I am flying to CDG with WOW. The airplane arrives at Terminal 1 at 11:30 AM (stats say that usually not later than 12:15 PM). Assuming it will land no later tha

UK visa application [duplicate]

My wife and I are applying for UK visas. How should I answer the questions about money? Must all the questions about my money that are requir

Is it possible to buy Taj Mahal tickets at the spot instead of online?

I've been reading sites, and I know that it's possible to buy tickets to visit Taj Mahal in advance online, but is it possible to buy tickets at the spot - in A

Taxi not accepting payment by credit card (although advertised)

Tonight, I took a taxi from point A to point B (both being in the same city, Liverpool, UK), but I only had 5 pounds on me, so I asked the driver if I could pay

Which hotel reward program should I sign up for? [closed]

I am getting about 20 consecutive days of paid stay in a hotel up to approx $100/night. This can make me qualify for a decent level of hotel r

Travelling to Bali from India with a layover in Kuala Lumpur. Visa requirement and time required to switch flights?

I am travelling to Bali from India. My travel is on the same Malaysia Airlines ticket, under the same PNR. On the onward journey, there is a 15-hour layover be

Denied Boarding - port of entry different from visa issue country [duplicate]

I was supposed to fly from Mumbai to Amsterdam, but because of the denied boarding I couldn’t reach my final destination as planned. Fe

Third Reich eagle on a pots & pans shop in Osaka - why?

During my visit to Osaka I came across a shop's door with this Third Reich eagle: If I can remember correctly, it was most likely supposed to be a plain pots

When is the best day and time to buy fuel at the lowest price in Germany? [closed]

The price of fuel in Germany can change several times a day. According to benzinpreis-aktuell, up to 20 price changes a day are absolutely

Driving from Berlin to Auschwitz-Birkenau

My boyfriend and I will be travelling from Berlin to Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland in October. I have been trying my hardest to figure out the cost of the toll roa

Can I take legal action against a booking agency refusing to refund airport taxes? [closed]

My friend went to Tokyo earlier this year, booking through getaflight.co.uk However, due to an emergency, he wasn't able to use the second le

What visa does family need to holiday in New Zealand?

My friend from the Philippines is on a working visa in New Zealand. He would like to bring his 5-year-old daughter to New Zealand for a holiday. What sort of vi

Is it possible to register someone else's vehicle with SENTRI?

I am looking at applying for SENTRI for myself and my family so that we can travel back-and-forth easily between Mexico and the US. I don't currently own a car

Contacts on Emirates Boeing 777-300 flight's headphone jack

I noticed those weird looking contacts on an Emirates Boeing 777-300 flight's headphone jack. Any idea what those additional contacts do?

USA ESTA Visa time if I went to London as well

I am an Australian citizen, my boyfriend has secured a working visa for USA however I can only enter without a visa. If I travel to London for a couple of week

Does economy class on JAL have power points?

Flying on (Japanese Airlines) JAL this weekend (on a 787), but am wondering how I can find out what facilities USB, power points etc) that the seats have? I wo

Will a Liechtenstein stamp really get me denied entrance to Finland? [duplicate]

I am a frequent traveller who enjoys getting my passport stamped (when I have pages, anyway). On a visit to Liechtenstein, I received a stamp

How can I set Baidu Maps for iOS in English?

I'm going to China (Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai) and I'm looking for an alternative to Apple Maps and Google Maps for walking and public transport it