Beware Volaris , bumped off flight. Terrible! The first sign of trouble was that I couldn’t select a seat for the flight about 8 hours before flight. It keep saying “see the front desk”. After traveling 6 hours to the airport, I waiting in Volaris line for 2 hours (for 60 people in line , they only have 5 agents), I was told since I didn’t have a booking , seats were filled up bec…

Italian passport holder travelling to China for 1 week need visa? Hi, as the title, we are travelling to China for a week for tourism purpose and haven’t read anywhere that confirm that Italian citizens can go visit China without visa. The last date for this rule to valid is until November 30 2024. We are there from the 30th November till 7th December though. Does anyone know? Could you pls also share the expe…

Uzbekistan trips out of the cities, any recommendations? I’m travelling in Uzbekistan this week currently I’m in Samarkand, and I’ve plan to visit Bukhara and Khiva. I was thinking to spend a day travelling outside of the cities and I’m not sure what should I pick. I’ve been deciding between the Kyzylkum desert and wrecked shipyard of Aral sea, are there any other recommendations? If I decide to do sh…

Planning to visit SG and and KL. Is my interary too rushed? Should I stick with Singapore? So guys I’m planning to travel solo to SG and KL for a 8D trip. (3N,4D in SG and 4N,4D in KL) Guys does this plan feel rushed? Or should I spend 4N 5D in Singapore removing KL from my plan?(I don’t have the budget for 4N 5D in Singapore plus KL) Is the Singapore to KL bus ride a hassle? Please give me your opinions. The cost for this SG+KL plan …

First Europe Christmas trip from the US west coast, winterwear advice? I’m traveling from San Francisco to Amsterdam, Paris and Bruges for a two weeks trip during Christmas/New Year’s. My itinerary mostly includes using public transport/walking as I have read that’s the best way to explore Europe and I don’t have a lot of indoorsy plans (barring shopping in Paris). What should I expect in terms of weather? I haven’…

Is this Sri Lanka itinerary realistic? I’m planning a trip to Sri Lanka in March and want to visit as many cultural and historical highlights as possible. I have a Tamil background but have only visited Sri Lanka once before, and I live abroad. My focus is on culture and history, and I’ll have 10 full days there (day 11 is my departure in the morning). Here’s my current plan: Day 1-2…

How to handle gigantic scary dogs in SEA? Hey guys. So yeah, for those of you that have visited Southeast Asia, surely you know what I’m talking about. For those of you that haven’t, literally every city (at least the ones I’ve been to) has big dogs roaming the streets and so many of them incessantly bark and run up to me. After many close calls, I finally got bit in Vietnam and since t…

Anyone heading to Cambodia from Ho Chi Minh? I just got to Saigon from Cambodia and I didn’t realise Cambodian riel was a closed currency and need to find somewhere willing to exchange it, even if it’s an unfavourable exchange rate it’s better than nothing Alternatively if anyone is heading to Cambodia and willing to buy my currency I’d be eternally grateful (I have £16 will sell for £10) …

Savannah and Charleston in January? I have a week off in late January and looking for a place to go within the continental US. I’m based on the West Coast so all the typical locations (SoCal, Bay Area, Vegas, Phoenix) I’ve already been to. Which brings me to Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC. Love the historical vibe these cities seem to have. Curious if anyone has been there in Jan…

Am I being too ambitious with my trip to Hanoi? I’m traveling to Hanoi, Vietnam, in January 2025 and only have a few days. I’m wondering if this itinerary might be too packed. My top priorities are visiting the Ha Giang Loop and Ninh Binh. Here’s my planned schedule: Monday: • Land in Hanoi at 12 PM. • Take a bus to Ha Giang (6–8 hours). Most likely catch the 4 PM or 9 PM bus, as the 1 PM one…

What food do people look forward to trying in the US? It’s a bit of a melting pot as far as food goes, so im curious as to what a tourist would be excited to try while visiting the US. submitted by /u/Sevenfootschnitzell

Need advice on train itinerary Switzerland-France-Italy (2 weeks, starting in Basel) I’m planning a 2-week train trip starting in Basel, Switzerland, and I’d love your advice on a reasonably priced itinerary. I’ll be traveling by train through France and Italy, spending about a day in a French city and a day or two in an Italian city, before returning to Basel by train to catch my flight home. Here’s my rough plan: Start: Basel,…

Do you find packing and carrying luggages a hassle when heading for a trip I don’t travel very often but when I do my need for different set of clothes for morning time and night time makes me pack up a lot of items resulting in a heavy luggage that’s difficult to carry and stroll around with. Do you find packing and carrying luggages quite a hassle or it’s not big of a deal for you. submitted by /u/Ready_Baseb…

Destination Recommendations: Uncrowded gems without a driver’s license Hello, I’m looking for recommendations on where to travel sometime in the next 12 months. My partner and I are in our mid-30s, from Western Canada. We’re looking for a relatively safe and semi-budget-friendly (under 150 CAD a night for private accommodation) place to spend two weeks sometime next year. Neither of us knows how to drive, so we are…

Travel with or without I’ll keep it vague so she won’t find this, it’s a pretty unique situation I think. I’m 18 yr old guy and I recently met an 18 yr old girl while hiking with a hostel friend group. We spoke about a country over breakfast the day I left, then she texted me asking if I wanted to do it for real. I booked a way there and our hostel. We’re now at a 2 b…

$1k+ AirBnb “Marijuana Smoke Wall Swab Test” Scam (Upheld) I have been a digital nomad for over a decade so have used AirBnb 8 or 10 times over the years, normally for pretty lengthy stays. Last year the completely ruined a Europe trip for me with 3 of the 4 hosts screwing me over (all 3 still on the site fwiw.) This recent scam is such a joke I thought it needed to be shared here. To be honest they ask…

Do first class passengers get through immigration faster? I’m wondering if flying business class on an airline lets you access a different line for immigration, when flying into the US? And if that means you get through immigration much quicker. Thank you for chiming in! Edit: is there a way to get through immigration quicker for older people who can’t stand in line too long? submitted by /u/Jo…

Sunny autumn day in Venice submitted by /u/Budget-Egg8555

Tips for Australia I’m planning a trip to Australia from January to March, starting from New England. I’m also considering visiting Hawaii and New Zealand during this time. I was wondering if anyone has tips or ideas to help make this trip more affordable. Specifically, I’d appreciate advice on the best websites to compare and book flight tickets, as well as any c…

Solo Trip to Rome I’m planning on doing a solo trip to Rome in June and I have a few questions I would like clarification on! I went to Germany in high school as an exchange trip (15 years ago), so the planning part of the trip is new to me. Thank you in advance! Is a week enough time to do Rome and potentially see Herculaneum or other parts of Italy? Is it bett…