Playa del carmen mexico alternatives anyone? I loved the beach vibe, lay back and commodities (modern accommodations, restaurants, affordability) Playa Del Carmen in Mexico for a couple months out away from winter. Where can I find a similar experience if I am looking for a different place? submitted by /u/Qc_truth

Indian tourist visa issues – flight in 2 days?? As stated, i’m supposed to be flying out to India this Monday 2/3 and I’m at my wit’s end here with this whole process. I applied for my 30 day tourist visa over 2 weeks ago at the following site: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html . I figured 2 weeks is a safe amount of time and my partner, who applied at the same time got his in a…

London trip Hi, I’m going to London in a few weeks and my plane will land in London Luton at 23:00 and I would appreciate a bit help. So my problem is that I don’t know how to get to London Hyde park by public transport this late in the night. Moreover, I don’t know any apartments around hyde park which are not too expensive but I can check in after midnigh…

Best hiking shoes for tropical conditions? I’m looking for recommendations for hiking shoes that perform well in tropical rainforests—specifically in wet, slippery conditions. I’ll be trekking through muddy trails and dealing with high humidity. Ideally, I need light shoes that provide excellent grip, dry relatively quickly, or are waterproof. Would you recommend trail runners, hiking bo…

2 days in Ireland Hey all, I’m planning to spend 2 days in Ireland in February. Looking for advice on which of these four options (1 day for each) folks would recommend: 1. Dublin / Howth (I think the Howth Cliff Walk is closed) 2. Galway 3. Cliffs of Moher (Tour from either Dublin or Galway) 4. Giant’s Causeway (Paddywagon tour from Dublin) Unfortunately I can’t…

Munich Oktoberfest – Paris itinerary and car rental question What do you all think of this schedule? Gives me enough time at each place ? Monday Tuesday- Oktoberfest and other Munich activities . We land at 11am Monday. Wednesday- rent a car and drive to Neuschwanstein and then Strasbourg and stay the night there. I do want advice about getting to Strasbourg because there’s a huge charge for taking the c…

Silliest city in the United States? I’m on the hunt for the silliest, goofiest, funniest place in the continental United States. I want the corniest, clowniest place, and I mean that genuinely. Not in a cynical or “the people who drive in these places are really fools”. I want to see bright colors and quirky shops. I’ve been all over the east coast, and I’ve found little parts of…

What are some cool events/hobbies/reasons you travel for? There are some of the common ones like skiing, golf, fishing, hiking, specific museums, specific restaurants, etc. What are some unique ones you travel for? submitted by /u/Acceptable-Card956

What backpack do you use for flying? I’ve had my eyes set on the Bellroy Transit Workpack but want to hear what some of you use. I don’t plan on taking any sort of clothing on it as I usually travel with a carry-on The main things I carry are: – 15” MacBook Air – iPad Mini – Book (max 2) – Sweater/Hoodie – Water bottle – Charger organizer (Bellroy Travel Organizer) – 2 pens – Passp…

Moulin Rouge dress code Just a PSA in case anybody needs to know – so many pages/subs/threads told us we needed to dress to impress for the moulin rouge and I just want to put it out there that it’s simply not necessary at all!! We packed a suit, dress, heels, all that jazz, only to find when we got there that more than half of attendees were in trainers. It is NOT NEC…

2-4 day horse trekking in Georgia or Kyrgyzstan? Hi folks, Wondering if anyone has done a shorter (2-4 days) horse trek in either Georgia or Kyrgyzstan? I’m planning on travelling this summer in June and July and have gotten really interested in the idea of doing this recently. I’m no expert at horse back riding by any means but I used to take lessons for 2-4 years as a teenager, and go to sum…

Machu Picchu or Petra? Hi all! I’m a pretty seasoned traveler (solo and with others) but looking for insight. I’m trying to plan a trip with my dad for my birthday at the end of August. I’m looking at either Machu Picchu or Petra, two items on my bucket list. I’m based in NYC, so I have access to direct flights. The majority of my questions are around Machu Picchu: I…

Visit to Miami Recomendations Hi My Husband and I I are staying in Miami for 3 nights ahead of going on a Cruise. Where is the best, most central location to stay. Also any nice hotels (4/5*) for a special occasion would be appreciated. We’re also 2 nights after the Cruise, any suggestions on another location to stay instead of Miami, not too far away. Thanks L submit…

Iceland in June/Hotel Suggestions I am looking to go to Iceland in June for my birthday/anniversary which happens to be right around the summer solstice. Is this a bad idea in terms of how crowded it will be or will it be relatively the same throughout the summer. I wasn’t sure if because of the midnight sun and longest day of the year if there would be a crazy amount of people….

Small calming beach town I currently live in the US I need a break from life I am looking for somewhere to go where I can just lay on the beach, relax, and have a good time and be left alone with a huge crowd of people everywhere.. any recommendations? submitted by /u/sicklyperson2

Japan e-Visa from Canada Has anyone recently processed their Japan e-visa from Calgary? Is it necessary to include the last 4 weeks of transaction? or the bank cert would suffice? And does the learner’s driver’s license accepted as proof of residency? BTW: I am undder work permit and a PH passport holder. submitted by /u/noahboop

Trouble deciding between Lisbon + Sintra & Seville, Ronda, Cordoba Just as the title suggests. This one week trip is being planned for January 2026. I understand that January in Lisbon is a bit chilly, and that it will almost certainly rain during the trip at some point. The group I am going with wants a solid mix of exploring each city with some nearby, transit-accessible hikes. Sintra looks like a great hikin…

Advice on new Rwanda travel advisory? I’m supposed to leave for Rwanda in the next few weeks and planning to spend a few days in and around Volcanoes National Park. The US state department just issued a “reconsider travel” advisory for “the northern regions of the Rwanda-DRC border” due to the increasing violence in Goma, which I would assume includes the Volcanoes area. Does anyone…

Advice on operators for small group cycling or walking holidays for 30-something old solo travellers Hi, can anyone offer up any companies that organise small group travel specifically cycling or walking holidays in Europe? I am (F,35) from the UK and would love a small group to travel with of a similar age. I’d say I’m of average fitness so nothing too challenging. Thank you! submitted by /u/spacemole1

End of April/May/June. 2 week window. Where to go? “Thailand or Indonesia” We’re a couple in our 30s, looking to explore the culture, food, nature (hikes and beaches). Any recommendations? which parts to visit/avoid? Mainly want to visit Thailand but have concerns about the weather. It’s our first visit to SEA so we wouldn’t want it ruined because of the weather. Our window is; end of April May or June for 2 weeks. Res…