I’m meeting my cousins from Switzerland for the first time, what should I bring as a gift Hello everyone. I’m meeting my cousins for the first time in our lives. They live in Switzerland and I live in the USA. Their parents are in Colombia and were all meeting up for the first time ever. I wanted to bring them something but I cannot think of something. Please help lol Chocolate, candy , souvenirs or what,? My uncle said no gifts. B…

Hanukkah celebrations in Vienna I am traveling to Vienna and will be there from the 24th-29th. Hanukkah starts on the 25th and I am wondering if there are any menorah lightings in Vienna or public Hannukah celebrations throughout that week? submitted by /u/SadOcelots

What would be your dream tour in Central Asia(Uzbekistan)? If the price wouldn’t be an issue? ? Hey there, I recently opened a tour agency and am thinking of premium tours in Central Asia. Which would be extremely interesting but doesn’t exist in the market right now. What would you suggest? submitted by /u/joseffiran

Broke College Student Wants to Know About Cheap Travel Hi I’m a 20 year old college student who honestly wants to do a soul searching journey soon through traveling as that’s always been the thing I wanted to do. What are some ways to travel around the world for practically free or very cheap (programs, backpacking, hostels, etc)? I’m very broke at the moment lol. I’m based in the U.S btw. Additiona…

Findling the US 80s/90s/early 00s vibe Having grown up in Germany surrounded by American pop culture in the 90s, I’m planning a nostalgic tour of the US next year, hitting San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and Denver. I’m looking for places that still capture that 80s/90s/early 2000s vibe in 2025. I’m thinking of places with well-worn leather booths, upscale rooftop…

Maui waters Feb vs August We took a 1 week trip to Maui last Feb (Feb 2024) with our 5 year old and 10 month old and had the best time. Unfortunately we didn’t do a lot beach going because the waters were just so rough. We stayed at Kaanapali and the waves were crashing so hard my 5 year old was even scared to go near the shore and grab some sand. We tried Baby Beach in …

Destination compass tool / app?? In Marrakech, Morroco right now. The back streets are pretty convoluted and google isn’t very accurate. Is there an app that can be used as a compass. Google maps has this feature but requires you to hold you phone out front and follow it, which screams to everyone that you’re ba tourist and makes you a scam magnet. Is there an app or somethin…

Quebec to Gaspé – flights or bus? Hello, I’m visiting Canada next year and would like to visit Gaspé while in Quebec. I know it’s quite remote, and have heard that it’s a viable option to take a bus from QC. In your experience, would a flight to Gaspé be a worthwhile option? The bus may be more scenic but I understand the flight would be quicker. Thank you very much! submitt…

Almaty to Astana in Winter Hey travelling redditors! Planning on travelling from Almaty to Astana in mid November next year. Yes I’m aware it’s super cold but I don’t mind. I was wondering if anyone knows if the train from Almaty to Astana still runs during the winter or is there a reduced timetable? Are cancellations common? Thanks for the help! submitted by /u…

Urgent India EVisa Inquiry Hello, I am in a bind. I applied for an Indian EVisa and at the time of application, I was attending a photo workshop which is not designated under a tourist visa (stupid mistake). My application was rejected because I did not apply under the correct visa category. I’ve since cancelled the workshop because a conference visa (which is what I’d ne…

Advice for Visiting Machu Picchu in February? Rainy Season Questions Hi all, I’m planning to visit Machu Picchu in February, and I’ve heard it’s the rainy season, which might make things a bit tricky. I’m not set on hiking the Inca Trail, but I’m really keen to explore Machu Picchu on a tour. A few questions for anyone who’s been: Do tours to Machu Picchu still run in February despite the rain? Are there any spe…

Bocas del Toro, Panama, is dirty and disappointing. I really hate to say it, especially considering that Bocas del Toro is right next to Costa Rica, a country known for its strong environmental protections and values. I’m deeply disappointed by the lack of care for the environment here. In just three days, I’ve seen more plastic bottles and styrofoam waste than spending three weeks in Punta Uva a…

Planning a last minute 2 week solo trip. My main objective is to see an active volcano or at least some kind of lava flow. Any suggestions? I’m willing to hike. I’m a 37 year old active male. I’d really like to check this off my bucket list. I return to work Jan 7th. And I’d love to experience it before then. submitted by /u/ThorMurdock

Easyjet hold luggage confusion Hi everyone, just looking for some help and peace of mind! I’ve booked return flights for me and my bf through easyjet with only under-seat cabin bags, but today i bought 1x 26kg add on hold bag for each flight. When i looked at the itinerary of my booking it only says 1x hold bag, where as my seats say 4x and cabin bags say 4x obviously for bot…

St.pete after hurricane Hello there! We are planning to visit st.Pete in March and wondering what is the situation there for the tourism? Is there a particular areas that still recovering? Thanks submitted by /u/Maryna_kas

Looking for travel planners catered to group travellers Hey all! Looking to travel with my mates after my graduation. We would love to travel together as we’ve been tight for our entire college life. We’re currently using Google Sheets to coordinate and see how our schedules fit and stuff. A key issue that I’ve faced is to purchase tickets for an entire group on the same site and to also have a way f…

Argentina – VISA does not charge the MEP rate Hello! We have just landed in Buenos Aires. We have done some research on the exchange rates before our trip and have concluded that using our Visa debit card will be fine since it charges the MEP rate which is close to the blue dollar rate. We did a few purchases with that card today and notice that we have not been charged the MEP rate. The ME…

What countries/regions are currently getting safer for travel? So we hear a lot in the news about places that are getting more dangerous, but what places have recently been getting safer? Let’s say within the last 5-10 years? For example, leaving aside the controversial aspects of how it’s happened, El Salvador is a much safer place to travel than 5-10 years ago. I also get the impression that (while still …

Would I be able to fly to DR if my passport expires in 5 months? On the DR tourism site, it says so long as passports are valid during the duration of the trip, I wouldn’t have an issue with their immigration laws, as I’m a US citizen. However does the airline enforce the 6 month rule? submitted by /u/clawback86

I have a Wahl Detailer that I got from Europe. Do I need a converter or an adapter to use it in Canada? I tried to look this up but I was confused. I see posts on North America to Europe but not Europe to North America. Seems like an answer to this would be useful to others as well submitted by /u/ChromeGhost