My grandpa is Cuban and I’ve always wanted to visit Cuba but have never got the chance to should I? I posted a few moths ago on r/Cuba and they mostly said shouldn’t even try to travel there at all because it’s in such a bad spot. But i just recently read that r/Cuba isn’t a reliable place because it’s biased. So I’m asking here instead can I or should I visit Cuba, I understand that a lot of y’all ain’t from Cuba but I’m just curious? I’m vis…

First time Abroad! Travel to Mexico – Need Suggestions I’m a 23-year-old Indian dude, and I’m finally going on my first-ever international trip-to Mexico! be in Cancun for a week for work (boring company events), but after that, I got 8 days to just explore and vibe before flying back from Mexico City in late March. Since have ZERO clue about Mexico beyond tacos and beaches, I need your best recomm…

Places to visit and things to do for people with disabilities Hi everyone, I’m looking for ideas for my Dad and I to go on holiday. We might not be able to do it soon as we are struggling financially but, I’m hoping that soon I would be able to take my Dad on a nice holiday. We haven’t been abroad since 2019 and we haven’t been on a staycation since 2020. Our past holidays have usually involved a lot of wa…

Surf camp recommendations? As the title says I’m really down to try a surf camp trip! I’ve never tried surfing so would need to be somewhere that is happy with complete beginners attending, anyone have any recs? Looking for 7-10 days maybe all inclusive type thing, I can see lots online but can’t tell the real reviews from the fakes lol. Thanks! submitted by /u/tja…

Food in Bangkok Hey folks, My partner and I are heading to Bangkok, and we’re fully prepared to eat our way through the city. Street food, traditional dishes, snacks we can’t even pronounce—you name it, we’re trying it. BUT… we’d also prefer not to spend our vacation glued to a toilet. So, for those who’ve been there: How do you pick a good street food stall? …

Going to Mumbai in May for 3 weeks. How to make the best of the heat? I (22M) am travelling with a team of students and profs to Mumbai in May to do research. It’s my first time visiting a place that is not in Europe or North America… I’m Canadian. I hear that the heat will be unbearable, and I’m trying to mentally prepare. How do you handle this? Also, it’s unlikely that we’ll spend super extended periods outside…

Big fat electrical box — no room for feet on long Lufthansa flight I flew on Lufthansa from Munich back to the East Coast. I opted for coach to save a few hundred dollars. Big mistake. The plane was one of those ginormous double decker things that carries 500+ passengers, and of course, every seat was filled. I got to my seat “upstairs” in row 96, and was dismayed to find a large metal electrical box permanentl…

Nature lovers, what are your favorite places in the US? I’ve never seriously considered the US for travel, but I know it has some of the most breathtaking national parks in the world. I’m thinking about a two-week road trip from LA, focusing on nature, and wondering if this route would be fulfilling—or if I should be looking elsewhere: Joshua Tree – Desert landscapes & rock formations Death Valley –…

Which country has the worst hygiene/safety standards when it comes to food in your experience? For me it gotta be Egypt submitted by /u/sexually_popular

Is Bali the right destination for me? Hi everyone, I’m planning on doing a Yoga Teacher Training next year & I found a school in the Gianyar region that seems to tick all the boxes for me – at the end of the day, that’s what would be the most important factor in my decision-making. Still, I will have a week either side of the training to explore the location I’m in & I’m struggling …

Landing in MIA at 10pm, will I be able to catch the 150 AirPort Express bus to South Beach? Tried to find a Miami travel / tourism sub, but didn’t see one. Few questions: We’re landing in MIA at 10pm. From exiting the aircraft, going through security, baggage claim, will we able to catch the last bus 150 departing at 11:40pm? Is the 150 airport bus stop far away from baggage claim? Is it safe for a group of females for taking the bus …

China visa application – How to answer if I don’t have details of a past visit? Hi everyone, I’m a Canadian applying for a tourist visa to China, and the form asks if I’ve been to China before and to provide details of my old visa. While I consider this my first time going to China, I actually did visit once as a child about 20 years ago, but I don’t have any records of that trip—my parents handled everything, and I was too…

Best plan for booking trains in Zurich I’m flying to Zurich in a few weeks, immediately taking the train to Lucerne for a night and then going back for a few days in Zurich before flying home. It looks like the trains are significantly cheaper if I book in advance, but I’m concerned that any delay in my flight would mean I’d miss my train to Lucerne. Is there an alternative, or any w…

Asia trip in secon half of march Hi everyone! I am thinking to go somewhere in the second half of march. I am based in NL, so there should many possible flight connections for many destinations, but ideally I would like to go somewhere with: Sun but low chance of rain nature, especially trekking and beach ofc good food 🙂 I was thinking to combine Cambodia and North Vietnam, …

Albania for the first time Hi everyone, We are visiting Albania for the first time for 10 days at the end of April. We are trying to find places to stay and are looking for recommendations… For the south coast, we are thinking 2 nights there. Between Dhërmiu, Jala, Himarë and Qeparo what is nicer? submitted by /u/Binky_62

Entry visa Hola! I am coming to Chile for a holiday this year (first time) and applied for a 90 day visa online, a few days afterwards I received an email asking me to transfer a few hundred dollars to a BSB/Account number which is the Consulate General of Chile – is this the right process? I just want to make sure I’m sending money the correct way. Thank…

Backpacking Through Southeast Asia on a Budget—Need Advice! Hey everyone! I’m planning a backpacking trip through Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand and could really use some advice from the pros out here. Here’s the deal: The Plan Starting in Vietnam, making my way through Cambodia, and ending in Thailand. Budget: $1000 per person (this includes flights from Delhi to Vietnam and Thailand to Delhi at the …

Bhutan – the tiny and isolated Himalayan kingdom submitted by /u/zennie4

London and Lisbon Hello! I’m planning on going on my first international solo trip. I’ll be in London and Lisbon. I’d love recommendations for good neighborhoods and queer-affirming places to stay, such as hostels, couch surfing, etc. I’d also love any recommendations for food, walking, scenery, architecture. Thanks! submitted by /u/TomboyTwink …

Will I need to fill out any customs paperwork if I have a layover in Japan? I’m traveling from New York to Manila soon and have an 8 hour layover in Tokyo. Will I need to fill out any of the etravel forms? Last time I went to Japan I stayed for two weeks and had to fill out the online form to get the QR code for going through customs but I’ve never had a layover and just traveled through Japan to get to another country….