Walking and cycling (all year)
Dressing for the walk to transit, cycling infrastructure and bike-share, and staying visible and safe in snow.
Dressing for the walk to transit, cycling infrastructure and bike-share, and staying visible and safe in snow.
Key points to understand
Proper boots and layers for icy sidewalks
Proper boots and layers for icy sidewalks. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Bike lanes and bike-share programs by city
Bike lanes and bike-share programs by city. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Staying visible in short winter daylight
Staying visible in short winter daylight. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Practical tips
- Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
- Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
- Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.
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