Questions tagged [tourism]
The tourism tag has no usage guidance.
38
questions
43
votes
4
answers
15k
views
On landing in Paris, from India, which side of the plane to sit to see Eiffel tower?
I am traveling to Canada via Paris (CDG) from Mumbai in December. Which side of the plane to be seated on to get a view of the Eiffel Tower from up high?
Also, on my connecting flight from Paris (CDG)...
- 461
22
votes
7
answers
13k
views
Racism at Schengen ports of entry. Are there better ports of entry for people of color?
I'll cut to the chase. I am an Indian national and as brown as brown can be. The last time I entered France via Paris, the immigration official was super rude to me, and also upon telling him that I ...
- 471
15
votes
5
answers
7k
views
If I get a positive response on a Covid-19 test for the purpose of travelling to the USA, and then do another and get a negative, can I use that one?
I'm planning to travel to the USA and I feel concerned about the false positive rate of antigen tests for Covid-19. Unfortunately, there aren't many places that offer PCR tests with quick enough ...
- 1,283
15
votes
4
answers
4k
views
Is there some sort of "on-arrival visa interview" necessary for first-time US visitors utilising ESTA?
I'm planning to visit the USA this December for tourism reasons (staying less than 3 months), and I've successfully applied for ESTA and been approved for it. I am aware of the Covid-19 restriction ...
- 1,283
14
votes
4
answers
3k
views
How to find online touristic information, the kind we should not ask for on this site?
We regularly have to close questions by new users who ask for what to do or where to go in a popular tourist destination.
There is a lot of touristic information online, as well as in travel books, ...
- 61.4k
12
votes
5
answers
5k
views
Are there 2 Parkruns close enough together with a large enough start time difference such that one could run both on one day?
Parkrun is a popular 5K run which occurs every Saturday (plus New Year’s Day and Christmas Day) at 100s of locations around the world.
The majority of these events start at 9am, but some have a ...
- 1,255
8
votes
1
answer
220
views
Why do some receipts in some shops in Thailand indicate "authorized tourist"?
Why do some receipts in some shops in Thailand indicate "authorized tourist"?
Example from Tops supermarket in Bangkok:
- 58.2k
7
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Digital COVID pass for non EU tourists; public transport and bars in Germany
Current rules allow me to visit Germany as a fully vaccinated non-EU citizen as a tourist so long as I show my non-EU double vaccination certificate (with an EU approved vaccine) and so long as ...
- 2,818
6
votes
2
answers
484
views
How Much Could You Expect Accommodations to be Pricewise in Japan?
I am planning to go to Japan with a fairly sized group of friends (About 6 other people) for next late next year ~Summer-Fall 2022. Nothing is set in stone as we are still waiting for a proper re-...
- 63
6
votes
1
answer
278
views
Are all prepaid SIM cards referred to as Tourist SIM cards in Thailand? Or are there some prepaid SIM cards "for locals"?
Are all prepaid SIM cards referred to as Tourist SIM cards in Thailand? Or are there some prepaid SIM cards "for locals"?
I'm asking as all prepaid SIM cards I was shown (because it's behind the ...
- 58.2k
4
votes
1
answer
284
views
Can I rely on credit cards in London or should I get currency, and where?
I will be in London for most of just a single day plus one evening & overnight stay, and plan to find some fun things to do as a tourist. I also plan to buy some souvenirs, sample some food, and ...
- 237
4
votes
1
answer
735
views
Attending a conference on a tourist visa through another Schengen member state
I am from India. I have to present a research paper at a conference in Belgium (in mid-september). However, I am not getting any vfsglobal visa appointments in august/september. One alternative way I ...
- 51
3
votes
1
answer
439
views
Flying to India - visa and country closure
I intend to travel to India on 20th July. My current visa runs out on the 7th July so I'd obviously need to apply for a new one. Can I do that before my current one expires?
- 31
3
votes
1
answer
485
views
Using Schengen Type 'C' visa issued for Business purposes for Tourism [duplicate]
I have a multi-entry Schengen Type 'C' visa issued for Business training trip by Spain, which I have recently completed and came back to my own country. Is it possible to use this visa for purely ...
3
votes
2
answers
379
views
How can I figure out which countries are least restricted for tourist activities?
In a few weeks, I will be fully vaccinated with both shots of BioNTech/Pfizer and therefore ready to travel internationally again. I would like to identify destinations that are least locked down so ...
- 81.9k