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Why do many parking lots in downtown LA use retractable tire spikes as access control devices?

I'm currently on a road trip to LA to see a show. Trying to find parking in downtown LA is quite the challenge. And it's made much worse when I saw a sign say

How can I travel to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup without flying? [closed]

On the occasion of the World Cup of Nations in Russia, many people will be interested in traveling there. The problem is the expense for airli

Are Parisian shops open on Sundays?

I will be in Paris for a few days, including on Sunday. What can I expect in terms of public transport, shops, restaurants, etc? Is anything open, or am I meant

Can I have two Schengen visas in the same time since I lost my first one?

I had Schengen student visa in Spain (D) but I lost it and now I want to apply with my new passport to a tourist visa for different countries in schengen zone b

Bringing nicotine e-liquids to Australia

Update after having been on the trip Australia doesn't care about it anymore. I filled in my arrival card and marked "Yes" for importing medical supplies.

4 people in a cab in London? Is that allowed?

I have found that different cities have different regulations and I have been in places where 4 persons can travel in any cab (3 in back seat, one in front seat

DS-160 - B1/B2 visa - Work/Education/Training - How to fill the section as full-time employee and part-time student [closed]

I'm currently trying to fill up DS-160 form, but I got stuck on the Work / Education / Training section. I'm working full-time and studying as

Suspended SIM in Bangladesh [closed]

I'm in Bangladesh now, and a week ago I bought a Grameenphone SIM card (voice + data). I recharged it yesterday and now I can't use it (it say

Is there a limit to how early one can apply for a Visa in the United States?

As per USTravelDocs.com you cannot apply for the F-1 Visa 120 days before the expected starting date on the I-20. Is there some similar condition for the H1B V

Visiting brother in Korea, transit 2 days

I am an Indian citizen, residing in Japan, having permanent residency in Japan. I am planning to visit Hong Kong via South Korea. I want to break my journey in

Do I need a visa if I want to visit Australia?

I have a blue German travel document for refugees. I want to visit my uncle next summer. He lives in Sydney.

Leaving the US with a foreign passport and entering with a US passport [duplicate]

I will be traveling to Europe and Asia with my Hong Kong passport (tickets were booked with my previous legal name) and coming back with my US

How to minimize cost for cash withdrawals at French ATMs with a Bank of America card?

If I need to withdraw cash at the ATM, what is the best practice to minimize fees? In the USA I bank with Bank of America.

Visa for checking in luggage in Vietnam

This question is about luggage and transfer with separate flight tickets. I'm in Vietnam now on a 30-day single-entry visa. I wish to go to Singapore before my

Is it possible to extend an Indian business visa from India?

I'm an Egyptian girl from Cairo. I'm planning a six-month trip to India in December for training purposes, but getting a six-month visa is so hard from my count

UK Tourist visa refused the second time

I received my first refusal on 13th November 2017 stating that I have an unexplainable transfer of credit on 8/10/2017. On my second application I have attach

Can I initialize a SIM card when abroad?

I will be travelling from France to Germany / Poland / Austria later this month and I will have a French new SIM card shipped to me when I will be abroad. Is i

How to organise a fully flexible one-way car rental in Europe?

Our travel plans are very flexible, so we'd like to rent a car in Geneva, then return it to an unspecified location at an unspecified date. That is, we won't k

How to make a call from Los Angeles airport?

I tried to find duplicates for this question, but was unable to find any. I am travelling from India to Los Angeles for a short visit. In case of any emergency

Can we travel from Gatwick to Paddington Station with bags and NOT use stairs?

We will be arriving in early April into Gatwick at 6:30AM on a Tuesday, so we will be on the train by 7:30am to 8:00am. We will each have one large suitcase pl

Do I need a visa if traveling with my husband?

I am planning to visit my family in Qatar with my husband. He has a visa-free entry because he is German. I am wondering if I am traveling with him, does that m

Trying to get Schengen Visa for France - is Consulate Appointment Broken?

I'm trying to get a Schengen Visa from my first port of entry, France. I am trying to book an appointment with the French Consulate in SF, and the URL I am usin

What exactly is the Bahnhofsmission? What do they do and who uses their services?

I was changing trains at Frankfurt Hbf and it was a a bit cold outside (close to 0°C). I asked at the information desk if there was any heated waiting area

What is the time limit for using T-Mobile SIM cards in Canada?

Looking at prepaid SIM card options in Canada it seems that the best choice by far is to get a T-Mobile prepaid plan for $50/month which includes 4GB of data an

How to apply for a Schengen visa if I don't have payslips from the last 3 months? [duplicate]

I just started a LLC (limited liability company) and I'll be receiving my first pay slip next week, and I want to apply for a Schengen visa, c

What should I put under Savings and Investments in the UK Visa application?

In the UK Visa application form, the question asks: Total Monthly Income from Savings and Investments. Do I put my total savings balance or the interest I recei

What are some things to know when going on your first international trip? [closed]

I'm 18 and going on my second ever trip abroad (the first was with my father aged 10) from England to Dublin in Ireland, in April of next year

Is it possible to sign up for Google Fi as a tourist in the US?

From what I see on their website, Google Fi is an amazing option for traveling as it provides cheap data in 135 countries around the world. I already have a Nex

Flight schedules [closed]

I booked a return flight from Mumbai to Melbourne by Malaysia Airlines using a travel agency 'Budget Air' in September 2017. The return travel

IATA rule regarding passenger right to drinking water [duplicate]

As we know, according to IATA passengers allowed to carry no more than 100 ml of liquids on board. Yet when traveling with low-cost airlines,