Need advice 20 year anniversary We are a very active couple from South Florida. Spent many years traveling across the US and Mexico for travel sports with our sons We like to have fun, enjoy the outdoors, beach and sports. Love to see some historical locations without being bored to death. We are in our mid 40s and young hearted We enjoyed cruises to Caribbean and Mexico in th…

Question about liquids in carry ons My mom has flown over for Christmas. I planned to buy my mom expensive lotion as a gift but have found out she is only travelling with a carry on bag. Since the lotion I planned to buy comes in 210ml and 75ml bottles I have planned to adapt to her carry-on liquid restrictions by buying two 75ml bottles of the same lotion. So my question is: Can …

14 Days in New Zealand (South Island) – Itinerary feedback? I’m traveling solo to New Zealand from the U.S. for two weeks in late January, planning to stay in the South Island. I’m in my early 30’s, love to hike and enjoy beautiful scenery, and I’m okay with longer drives. I’d love some feedback on my itinerary, below! Any feedback is appreciated. Thank you! Day 1 – Arrive in AKL, fly to Queenstown (ove…

Arachnophobic looking at visiting Peru! Hi everyone! I have some travel credits with an airline I was supposed to fly with to Guatemala in 2020. The friend I was supposed to go with 4.5 years ago has since married and had a kid, so I figured I would go somewhere alone. Peru seems like a safe option for a solo woman. HOWEVER, I am arachnophobic. Please don’t say they’re more afraid of …

Winter day in Germany – Would you pick Ulm, Baden-Baden, or Heidelberg? I’m working on my itinerary for a winter trip in Germany. I’m for sure skiing in the Alps (Garmisch-Partenkirchen) and then visiting Cologne, but I want to break up that drive with a full day at some place in between. I’m considering Ulm, Baden-Baden, or Heidelberg. Which of those would you suggest? I’m also open to other recommendations! s…

Trip report and photos from Iraq Hello everyone! I’ve just returned from a week’s vacation in Iraq and wanted to do a trip report here (hopefully it’ll give some people ideas!). If you want to see some pictures, here they are: https://imgur.com/a/OyHnnJl A little background to start with: I’m a 36F who’s always been interested in history and culture, and the Middle East in p…

American Airlines live tv options Does anyone know if AA has TNT as a live tv channel? I can’t find it anywhere online. It’s damn expensive to change my flight but wanted to watch the SMU vs Penn State game. Please let me know! submitted by /u/Important-Weird5702

Can I stay at JFK 12 hours before my flight? Flying out of jfk Hey so I am an international student and wanted to know if I can just stay at jfk from 10 pm. My flight departs at 10 am so check in will open around 5-6 am and since I am 18 years old, I cant find any not shady looking hotels in the vicinity willing to accommodate me. Moreover, the TWA hotel is sold out aswell. So I was wondering if I could jus…

Is there anywhere in the world where I can see a large concentration of wildlife? I feel like in most naturey places I’ve been to, I see a lot of trees and inanimate objects, but I rarely see any wild deer, wolves, etc. Is it just that humans built stuff all over the planet, or are there places where I don’t have to walk for 3 hours until I see a squirrel? I’m from silicon valley in California, so its pretty urbanized. Not s…

Spends For A Week Away In New York? I know this is probably such a over-asked question but I couldn’t really find a definite answer online :/ Me and my boyfriend are going away on the 21st of December for a week away in good old NYC! We are just curious as to how ‘bad’ the prices are. I have a budget of around £1300 pounds which translates to around $1640 dollars. This is not in…

Madeira Trails reopening after fires? Hi all, booked a getaway for a week in madeira staying in Sao Vincente in march. , I hadn’t realised the fires had closed a lot of trails centrally in Aug, they don’t appear to have reopened after my research. Does anyone have any idea when the trails will reopen? Or if potentially another area would be better to stay in thwt hasn’t been impact…

How to make airplane seat more comfortable ? Lost weight, and sitting on the airplane seats, my butt hurts so much on the flights. How can I make the airplane seat more comfortable and be able to sit on it without pain ?? submitted by /u/rjpra2222

Spain or Portugal in April? And is the weather suitable for swimming? We’re planning a 12 days vacation in April. Would Spain or Portugal be a better choice? We’re looking to discover historic places/attractions on some days and relax by the beach on other days. #spain #portugal #april #aprildestinations #travel submitted by /u/Far-Membership-287

Monster trip without flying Hi Guys, I am planning a very ambitious trip from Singapore to Ireland, without flying. The first 2 months would be spent travelling through South East Asia. Entering into China is when the fun would start. By means of trains, buses & hitch-hiking, I would travel through China, Kazakhstan, Krygszstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and then into the Caucasu…

Day Trip to Normandy from Bayeau I’m going to be in Bayeau, France, in a few weeks and would like to see Omaha Beach and visit a relative’s grave. What is the easiest way to get there from Bayeau? Will be taking a train from Paris early in the morning and returning that evening. Thank you! submitted by /u/TrashPanda_924

Can I Apply for a Turkish e-Visa with a Valid US B1/B2 Visa but No Travel History to the US? Hi everyone, I’m a Pakistani passport holder and currently have a valid US B1/B2 visa. I’m planning a trip to Turkey and was wondering if I’m eligible to apply for a Turkish e-Visa. I know that having a valid US visa fulfills one of the requirements, but I haven’t traveled to the US yet. Does prior travel to the US matter, or is simply holding a…

US southwest roadtrip Dear travelers, A friend and I are planning to do a roadtrip in southwest US, starting on 31.05.2025 in Los Angeles. Our plan is: – NP = National Park – Day 1 – Arrive in LA and pick up the rental car – Day 2 – Explore LA – Day 3 – LA to Joshua Tree NP – Day 4 – Joshua Tree to Sedona – Day 5 – Sedona to Grand Canyon NP – Day 6 – Explore Grand Ca…

Glasgow to Belfast Hi does anyone know if I need a passport to travel on the ferry from Glasgow to Belfast I have a provisional driving licence submitted by /u/ExactStop2420

Keukenhof Gardens vs. Noordoostpolder for Tulip Season 2025 American going to the Netherlands next April here! I’ve never been before and because of the time of year I’m traveling I definitely want to see all the tulips! Everywhere I read it says go to Keukenhof Gardens, but are they just absolutely over run by people? I was debating maybe just renting a bike and doing some of the bike routes I found on…

9 hour layover in DXB, not visa-free eligible, what to do in airport? Hey y’all, as the title says I have a 9 hour layover in DXB. I’m not eligible for visa free travel into Dubai, and don’t really want to spend on an eVISA as well as a trip into the city. Any suggestions on ways to pass the time in the airport itself? Flying Emirates from LHR. Planning to do some work, write a bit, and some light reading as well….