10 days in Mexico Hi all 👋 I’ve been to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta. I’m thinking about staying in Mexico City as base and explore. I want to go to Pueblo and Oaxaca. I enjoy city walking, museums, salsa dancing, small towns, food etc. Wondering if you would have any suggestions on where to go. Is it a good idea to keep Mexico City as the base? I …

Best and healthiest reefs in southern Pacific islands (not Australia) Hi! We are planning to go on a 3 week snorkeling trip in the Pacific Ocean with my dad and brother in September/October. Snorkeling would be the main activity and possibly some diving also. The area we are looking at is a tropical island/country in the Vanuatu, Fiji, New Caledonia part of the sea, north of New Zealand. Northern places like Palau…

Traveling to Philippines and Japan My husband and I are planning a trip to the Philippines this July from the States. We are are also going to Japan right after. We will be flying to Manila and flying to Japan from Manila and will be flying back to the States from Japan. We had to buy one way tickets from US to the Philippines and from Japan back to the US. Will we run into issue…

Travel Pillow suggestions? Hey people I am going on a 16hr flight and another 7hr flight. Any suggestions of pillows that are comfortable to use? I will have a window seat so can lean on wall for part of the flight. I’ve seen people take their bed pillow but I am not sure if that would count as my carryon. Side question. Anything good for a blanket? I find the ones provi…

Traveling to El Salvador Will be traveling to El Salvador in a week (Feb 20th) and need to know what the appropriate clothing would be considering the weather. Should I avoid pants/linen pants and just stick to shorts? Is it really humid this time of year? submitted by /u/InstructionAntique73

Group travel & TSA I have a trip coming up for work and there’s approximately 10 of us going. My issues is, TSA gives me anxiety as I am ALWAYS pulled for further screening and it’s embarrassing. The last time, in SLC, the agent explained heavy scar tissue or condensed skin can trigger this, and I have lost a significant amount of weight and carry loose skin in my…

Would you rather do the main reason for your trip at the beginning or end of your trip? Do you save the world wonder or what is expected to be the highlight of your trip for the beginning or end of your trip? Why? submitted by /u/CopsNroberts

Any advice on how to get a refund from a Wyndham property that was absolutely terrible? Hi! Not sure where to turn so I am starting here. I was a front desk agent for Hilton and Marriott for many years, so this isn’t a new concept to me, but I feel cornered and I need advice on how to fight this. Last week my husband and I attended the Super Bowl. We stayed at a Ramada by Wyndham during that weekend. The first night, we checked in …

Sri Lanka 7 day itinerary question Hi all! Just looking for some advice for a 7 day itinerary for Sri Lanka (days 2 – 8, 1 and 9 are travel days). This is our first time, and we’re packing a lot in. Going in early March and we’re both in our 20s and fit, so happy to be a bit rushed. Currently we are thinking the below: – Day 1: Land in Colombo at midnight – Day 2: Explore Colom…

Mexico/Yucatan Trip Report (22 days) My friend and I just spent 22 days travelling around Yucatan, Quintana Roo and Campeche states in January/February 2025. I have used this subreddit and other subreddits frequently for travel advice and planning so I wanted to share my trip/itinerary for any prospective travellers in case any of this information might be helpful, and people can l…

Samsonite wheel repair Any suggestions for getting a samsonite suitcase wheel replaced? Can’t seem to find the same wheel anywhere online… Samonsite Beck LTD hard shell check-in suitcase. Wheel is 50mm in diameter submitted by /u/WolverinesLions4

Is travel insecurity a thing? Hi guys, I need your insight on something. I’ve just returned from a trip to Bali with a group of friends, and honestly there was a guy who seemed overly insecure and defensive. Felt like it ruined the vibe of the group. The group has a diverse background, our families are from a large variety of countries. Two friends’ parents were from the sa…

Are Cuzco and Machu Picchu an essential part of a trip to Peru? The cost of an upcoming trip has really gotten away from me because our currency isn’t doing well, and a travel partner cancelled on me. Now I’m looking for ways to save. My plan was to land in Lima, then travel to Cuzco/Machu Picchu, flying home from there. My flight to Lima is already booked, but the domestic flight, and my return arent. If I …

Travelling Japan and South Korea for 3 months Hello! I’m 28F from the UK (travelling from Heathrow) and I’ve decided to follow my dreams by travelling to Japan and South Korea for 3 months (September to end of November this year). I’m really nervous but so excited to do it after putting it off for so many years. This has genuinely been a MASSIVE dream of mine. I’ll be on a guided tour for t…

Marrakech Medina I was lucky enough to visit Marrakech last week and it was absolutely beautiful – the culture, the people, the food, the nature, honestly everything. But please please please, if you do visit Marrakech or any country that has a similar situation, do not pay to see the monkeys, snakes or other animals in the medina. They are treated horrifically …

What’s the most slept on place/thing to do in Italy? My wife and I are doing Rome+Florence and have a free day to do whatever. We’ve debated a wine tour, Almafi day tour, but we’re wondering if there was anything better out there that a first time tourist wouldn’t think of. We’re hitting all the obvious tourist spots on our other days. submitted by /u/Witness_Gritness

What are some modern “hippie trails”? In the 60s and 70s, Iran and Afghanistan were part of the “Hippie trail”, a really common route for hitchhiking packpackers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippie_trail Although the hippie culture has declined somewhat since then, a lot of the hippie destinations aren’t anymore. What are some modern examples? submitted by /u/MRDJR97

Power banks Morning all, Looking for recommendations on power banks that i can use for everyday exploring. I am going to be choosing a Anker or Iniu, just recommendations for which model. I am looking for something light, has a charging display time and can charge multiple times. I will be carrying this in my sling bag, so main preference would be being l…

Customs Workers – Why do you just randomly stamp your stamps all over the people passports, skipping pages, giving stamps upside down? This is a genuine question, when I look at my passport I see different stamps from different countries. Some of them are put nicely in order, and the rest of them are put without giving a F. What’s the point of this? Is this so hard to put your stamp nice and even, rather then just randomly smash it in the middle of the passport? submitted b…

10 days solo in South America. Where to go? I have time/means for a 10 day solo trip in South America. I’m leaning toward places where I can get a direct flight to (and minimize travel time): Lima, Peru; Santiago, Chile; Sao Paulo, Brazil. I like good food, good historical sites, nice landscapes, and lush nature. I’ve been to Colombia already and it checked all those boxes. I don’t plan …