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Refused entry into Schengen after Ryanair checked passport. Now the airline wants me to pay a fine. What are my options?
I was travelling from London to Kaunas (Lithuania) and was refused entry because I did not have a biometric passport, even though a Ryanair officer at the gate before boarding checked my passport, consulted with her colleague on the radio and said I…
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Positive drug test in Singapore: How long do I need to avoid the country?
My issue is a bit unusual. I've passed a medical exam in Singapore for my company. They tested me positive to drug cannabis but never caught me as I left the country before result issued. Hospital send notification to minister of health MOH which…
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No transit zone at Linate airport. Couldn't get on connecting flight. Whose responsibility is it?
I had the worst experience of my life today during my (attempted and failed) holiday trip. Please advise me on what I can do next.
I am a citizen of a non-EU country (Kazakhstan). I live in London.
I booked a flight from London to Seoul with…
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What is wrong with eating while walking in Japan? It doesn't seem to be an issue in other Asian countries
I have seen on many etiquette questions about Japan that this is a no no, but I can't seem to find what the reason for this is. I know that in countries like Taiwan or China it doesn't seem to be an issue at all, so I would like to know why there is…
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Is it okay for a ticket seller in the USA to refuse to give you your change, keep it for themselves and claim it's a tip?
Some years ago (2014) my friends and I did a trip to New York City, during which we were having meals in many restaurants and giving tips to the waiters, the way it's done in the USA.
However, later on, we visited a popular skyscraper building and…
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Can a tourist shoot a gun in the USA?
We're planning a holiday to the USA. In our country (UK) guns are strongly controlled so I wondered if we would be able to easily visit a range to have the experience of shooting and interacting with a gun, without huge amounts of paperwork.
Not…
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What harm can be done with a copy of one's passport?
In one of the questions on this site, it was suggested the use of Dropbox to save a backup copy of your passport, in case you need to proof who you are if your original document is lost.
I like the idea, but what if someone gets access to your…
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Why does Paris have two large train stations next to each other? (Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est)
In Paris, there are two large train stations close to each other, but still separate and at a walking distance: "The (train) station of the North" - Gare du Nord, and "The (train) station of the East" - Gare de l'Est.
Now, you might think maybe one…
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Which airlines might I have trouble taking to India, being an Israeli?
I'm an Israeli expat living in Europe (proper residence etc. but no citizenship/passport). I intend to travel from Europe to India, and I'm considering using an airline based in a state without diplomatic relations with Israel, which may or may not…
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Why are Chinese mountains scaled by steps? (instead of winding paths)
Question: Why are Chinese mountains mostly scaled by steps/stairs instead of winded paths?
Is there something traditional / practical / religious / spiritual about it that I fail to see?
When hiking up some of the sacred mountains in China, I…
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What is the highest viewing spot in London that is accessible free of charge?
I would like to visit a viewing spot in London, but I don't want to pay any entrance fees. Where is the highest spot to do so?
Note that restaurants and bars (or other freely accessible venues) are accepted as an answer, since their cheapest drink…
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Do you have to take the second leg of a domestic flight?
Say I want to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago. Say the airline also flies to St. Louis from Fort Launderdale but has a connecting flight through Chicago. If I book that flights from FLL->ORD->STL and just get off in Chicago, what…
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I have a tattoo. Can I visit a public swimming pool in Japan?
A friend of mine is currently traveling in Japan. She has a small tattoo on her neck. Now she wanted to visit a public swimming pool but was denied entry.
It was difficult to understand the reason but it seems that tattoos "look too dangerous".
Can…
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Is there a way to find out if I need a transit visa for a layover in the UK?
Is there a website or some other way to find out if I need a transit visa for a short stop in the UK on my way somewhere else? Ideally this should give me the answer for all nationalities, and take into account any other visas I may have.
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Can growing a beard cause problems in crossing borders?
I just recently renewed my passport with a picture taken just after I shaved. I haven't shaved since (>3 weeks) and I kind of like it. I am even looking into how to maintain a beard, but that is a question for another platform.
Regarding traveling I…
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