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Communicating in Tokyo without Japanese
I'm going to Japan soon. (Like my previous question.) And I'm going to Tokyo.
I'm not at all good at communicating in Japanese. A beginner, not even able to use it for basic purpose.
How can I communicate? e.g. if I use a pronounceable phone app,…
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Is there a powerstrip that accomodates most if not all AC power plugs?
You can buy travel adapters for AC power plugs, but do powerstrips exist that accommodate different international power plugs in one unit? When travelling and collaborating in an international environment, power cords turn into a spaghetti of cords.…
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How to deal with the fake police scam in Spain?
I have read so many internet articles about safety in Spain, and the fake police scam is one of the most mentioned problems.
Most of those reported cases are that the victims are surrounded by group of undercover 'police', accusing you of having…
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What do I lose by not booking flights through a travel agent?
I take quite a lot of flights for both business and pleasure, and although I typically book my business flights through a (corporate-mandated) travel agent, I always book my personal flights directly with the airline (I should add that I am fussy,…
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Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?
I have nothing but fond memories of the children show Sesame Street, and I know that it's filmed somewhere in New York. Is there a way to visit the actual set? As part of a guided tour would be ideal, but not necessary.
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What is proper etiquette on bringing one night stands to a hotel room?
somewhat related to "Can a hotel kick you out if you let an unregistered guest share a room with you?":
In the, alas, completely hypothetical scenario where I'm out in a foreign town and just happen to meet someone, I wonder whether it would be…
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Can I bring an anti-religious book into Saudi Arabia?
Could I bring books like The God Delusion from Richard Dawkins to Saudi Arabia?
What will happen if they saw this book in my hand during the check-in or somewhere else in Saudi Arabia?
What about books about evolution or fiction like The Da Vinci…
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What happens when an ATM in a country you're travelling through eats your card?
So you're travelling in some exotic land far from home.
You go to withdraw money from a local ATM so you can have some local currency.
But the ATM swallows your card! If you're lucky you might get a useful reason displayed on the screen, but it…
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Are trains stopping between stations to let passengers board/alight just a Canadian thing?
I happened to notice this little gem on the VIA Rail website
On some VIA Rail routes, you can get off and on the train exactly where you want — even in places where there is no scheduled stop! The ideal solution for outdoor activities - at that…
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X Gender Marker: Entry Restrictions?
I am a US Citizen, and I am considering getting an X gender marker on my passport.
On the US State Department website, it claims that I may face entry restrictions into some countries as a result:
While the United States Government issues passports…
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Why does Nizhni Novgorod have visa restrictions?
When filling out a form for a Russian visa, there is a specific question asking if I will be flying directly into a city called Nizhnii Novgorod from outside of Russia. I am not, but I think it's weird and wondered why they are asking. I find some…
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How annoying are mouse clicks on an air plane
I'm about to go on a 12 hours flight, so I thought it could be nice to have some games ready on my laptop.
But it's not really fun playing some of those with the built in track pad.
How much of a douche will I be if I bring a mouse (wired) with…
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What happens if a passenger wants to get off the plane during a runway delay because it ruins their travel plans completely
(Tried asking this on aviation because it concerns FAA rules and was closed
https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/88512/what-happens-if-a-passenger-wants-to-get-off-the-plane-during-a-runway-delay-bec?noredirect=1#comment236667_88512)
I am…
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What happens if a domestic flight lands in a foreign country due to an emergency?
In a question about travel to Puerto Rico Michael Hampton writes the following:
Note also that you should bring your green card and passport if you travel to or from Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands. While this is a purely domestic flight, and…
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I overstayed in US and I'm barred for ten years, but I want to visit my kid
I am a French citizen.
2003 -> 2012 : I have lived and worked in US under lawful visas.
2012 -> 2019 : I overstayed in US.
2008 : I got married in US with a green card holder non-US citizen.
2015 : I had a kid with my green card holder non-US…
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