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How strict are luggage restrictions on the Incarail train to Machu Picchu (Aguas Calientes)?

I found on incarail.com website that: In addition, that large baggage is not permitted on the train service. We recommend that you take the necessary prec

Can a family pool their duty free allowances entering Australia?

This is a question that came up with a colleague of mine, who is returning to the UK for a visit. If they have a family of 4 with two children under 18, can yo

Is cheek kissing common in the US?

I am French and I was told American people usually just say hi, shake hands or sometimes hug if they know well each others. I have been living in California fo

How to stay comfortable in beds found in American hotels?

I am currently in California for a long business trip. It is surprising how often I wake up here with my feet going past the end of the bed. The double Europea

Protocol for American traveling in Iran with Canadian passport?

As cited in How to get a visa for Iran?, Americans getting a visa to travel to Iran must follow this procedure: At present the Iranian Foreign Ministry does

Is it possible to go on a tour of the Stack Exchange headquarters?

On the Stack exchange network, podcast, blogs, and more, we hear a lot about the team at Stack Exchange Inc. headquarters in New York City, the work environment

Is the sleeper train from Hong Kong to Shanghai an enjoyable experience?

I am planning my travel from Hong Kong to Shanghai by overnight sleeper train (T100) departing at 3pm and arrive at 11am. So, it is 20 hours long. I have never

Which terminal is going to Rome in Toronto Pearson Airport?

As titled, I don't see anything said which terminal on the itinerary from Expedia, all I know is the time, the airline Transat and airport is YYZ. But there is

What unit of Euro coins/banknote does Rome use the most and what they don't accept normally?

I am travelling to Rome, planning to carry 200 Euro cash, so I want to know coins/banknote they commonly use, so I know what to carry. Do they even use 1 Euro d

Which road shall I take from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT: I-80 or I-70 w/ US-6?

I'm interested in what route to take between Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah, and vice-versa. http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Denver,+CO++to++Salt+Lake

Can I buy train tickets for a Shanghai - Beijing trip in Hong Kong?

Background: I want to travel to Hong Kong - Shanghai - Beijing by train. Seat61 article about train travel in China has details on fares, schedules and how to

Multiple Entry Schengen Visa Tier-4 UK [duplicate]

I have a Tier 4 Student Visa for the UK and am an Indonesian national studying in NYU London for 6 months. What will I need to ensure and p

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

How to book a multi-part flight with Turkish airlines?

I've found some interesting flights using Matrix Airfare Search that involve Turkish Airlines. The problem is that these flights are like this: Go: MAD - DEL

Can I bring a small, decorative deer skull from Germany to the US?

I received -- as a gift -- a small skull mounted on a carved wooden background, typical of Bavaria. I've looked online but am confused about US customs requirem

Can we share the Go Pass?

We are a group of friends and will be visiting a few places in Belgium. So we wanted to buy Go Pass as they are cheaper. But we will not be able to make 10 trip

Do I need a transit visa for Denmark in addition to my single entry Schengen area visa?

I am a Chinese national holding a US greencard. I am planning on traveling to the UK and the Schengen area to visit France, Germany, and possibly some countries

Where to find routes and times of public transportation in Croatia?

Where can I find information about inter-city public transportation in Croatia. I mean buses, trains and maybe ferries? I need to be able to see information ab

How can I travel from Venice to Rijeka or Pula over land or sea?

I want to go from Venice in Italy to Rijeka or Pula in Croatia, by public transport, without flying (so train, bus, boat or a combination). The transport option

What are the options for shipping luggage to the US from Vietnam? [closed]

I'm going to be traveling in Vietnam and would like to bring along expensive and heavy camera equipment, but afterwards have the freedom to go

Why shouldn't I have an ATM PIN beginning with zero if I travel internationally?

Bank of America warns that customers travelling internationally shouldn't have a PIN beginning with 0. I've seen reports that people with PIN numbers beginning

20 hour lay over time in LHR airport London, will they allow me to stay in airport for 20 hours

What is the maximum time permitted to stay in airport ? I got a 20 hour lay over in Heathrow (LHR), but in LHR website it was mentioned as overnight stay not pe

Do I need to collect my luggage between connecting flights at LHR?

I got connecting flights with lay over time of 20 hrs, will my luggage get shifted else should i carry the luggage between connecting flights ?

Schengen visa for Finland [duplicate]

I am travelling to Helsinki for a conference for 4 days, I will apply to the Finnish embassy for a Schengen visa. If I want to travel to Talli

How unsafe is it to leave an expensive laptop at a rented apartment or a cheap hotel room? Which precautions should I take?

I'm going to Odessa, Ukraine, and may have to take my laptop with me for work reasons. I'll be staying at an inexpensive place which I rented online. Is it a

Are inexpensive ryokans inauthentic?

A lot of people I talk to, including Japanese and non-Japanese, claim that ryokans are expensive. Once, when I discussed this further and said that some places

Do I need an airport transit visa through Switzerland if I have a Schengen visa? [duplicate]

I am Egyptian citizen holding a single entry visa to Spain , travelling in 1 July but i will have 1 day transit in Swiss airport , so do i nee

Is it possible to find cheap rooms for rent in Croatia, even in the high season?

I am used from my Greece vacations in may to easily find very cheap rooms (around 15-25 euros/night) to let; however this was not in high season. I wonder if t

How can I map stations for a driving trip?

I have a convention/vacation scheduled soon and I do have a company gas card. Since it is a company sponsored trip I wanted to map out gas stations for the 16

Two layovers in Istanbul

Next month I have two 1-day layovers at Istanbul. First is on July from 5am to 7pm and the second is on September from 10am to 7am (next day). I would like to t