Dream Destination Hunt: A Two-Week Nature Adventure on a Budget We want to take a two-week trip in December to a destination outside of Asia (we have been there in August) to change the scenery. We’re looking for a country that isn’t excessively expensive, offers great nature, opportunities to see animals in their natural habitat, good snorkeling and diving spots, waterfalls, and pleasant weather. We’re depa…

I recently spent 5 weeks in India. I had major culture shock at the beginning but had such an amazing time it’s like being on another planet haha loved it! submitted by /u/humblevessell

Don’t want to go on group trip. Supposed to be going on a group trip. I thought it was just moms/adults. Well the person setting it up is bring her young daughter that just had a baby. Kind of changes the vibe. We are all mostly 50. My daughter is the same age with no kids but I would have brought her if I would have known. Am I wrong to not go. This isn’t the vibe I was expec…

National Park Reservations The website nationalparkreservations.com uses deceptive practices. They make it seem like they are part of the park service but they are not. They charge a 10% non-refundable fee that is hidden within their terms and conditions and in their reservation confirmation email. I made and cancelled my reservation within hours and now out of $80! Custo…

Year long trip around South America, best time of year? Hey everyone, I’ve recently decided to make a big life change, and I’m wanting to travel around South America for up to a year. The best time for me to embarque would be April, but I’m realising that might not actually be the best time to travel South America. Here is a rough outline of where I’m wanting to go: Mexico Costa Rica/El Salvador Col…

Family Trip to Panama in February – Advice Needed! Hey r/travel! We’re planning a family trip to Panama in the second week of February for 7 nights / 8 days and would love some advice on our itinerary and recommendations for family-friendly activities. We’ll be traveling with our two daughters (8 & 5), and we enjoy a mix of adventure and luxury resorts. Our current plan: 3 nights in Casco Viej…

refugee traveling to Kazakhstan to meet with family on travel document Hi everyone, I’ve been a refugee in the United States for six years and recently got my U.S. Refugee Travel Document. I’m planning to meet my family at the Khorgas International Center on the Kazakhstan–China border because they can’t get passports in China. However, I’m concerned about whether Kazakh and Chinese authorities share information—es…

What to bring for host families? A friend is going on a package trip to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. It’s small group, and the itinerary includes meals with families in their own homes. The travel company says it’s tradition to bring small inexpensive gifts for 20 school children they will meet and for the host family to share something with them that represents something about…

When you go where other aren’t, *you’re* the exotic one. – Rick Steves Do you have a memory of being the weird exotic foreigner? submitted by /u/PMMeYourPupper

First international trip from DTW to Thailand. Nervous. Advice? Hi all, Leaving in 26 days to go to Thailand! I am a seasoned traveler in the states but this is my first international trip- it is also my long time dream to go here! I am not nervous about the trip itself, ecstatic actually, I’m just nervous about how long the flight is 🙁 Can anyone help ease my anxiety? I’ve always had slight flight anxiet…

Non refundable screw up First off let me preface this with I’m an idiot, and this is 10000% my mistake, but maybe there’s a way out of this that doesn’t cost me thousands of dollars. I booked multiple weeks at a Dreams all inclusive resort in the Dominican. The thought process being prices will probably go up so I’ll book now and when I figure out what dates work best…

Solo Travelling to Japan Hi Guys, I’m planning a month long trip to Japan in June and am interested to get some advice on how best to do this? I want to travel around a fair bit, see all the main places but also go a little off the beaten track, as it were. Also, despite travelling alone I’m keen to meet lots of people and be pretty social! I’ve been looking into the gu…

South FL beach recs in mid march to AVOID college spring breakers Looking for recs for what beach in south FL would be best for a daddy/daughter (10) weekend in Mid March? (trying to avoid the spring break party vibe as much as possible) Also hoping to have some entertainment options, like shows/ballet/horseback riding/ or shelling. Does Pompano get crazy? Is it worth going further north?? Or driving to West …

Bringing drinks into checked luggage, how likely are they to leak/explode? I’m currently in Estonia and there’s quite a few drinks I plan on bringing back. I’m just wondering how likely they are to leak/explode in checked luggage? I’m struggling to find zipped bags large enough to put these drinks in incase they leak but from what I could find online luggage compartments are pressurized so as long as I can pack well en…

Hawaii Island Recommendations 11-12 day trip to Hawaii – looking for recommendations on which two islands to visit and how to split our time. My wife and I both visited Hawaii once as teenagers but this is the first family trip to Hawaii in the end of August. Kids will be 6 & 9 years old. Kids love beach/pool (naturally) but I do want them to explore (they also love jungles…

Newfoundland Itinerary Hi! My family is visiting Newfoundland at the end of August/early September. We plan on flying into St. John’s, two nights in St. John’s, three nights in Bonavista, and one night in St. John’s, then flying home. How does this sound? We are going to rent a car while we’re there. Do you have any suggestions? Any amazing places for food/drink? Tha…

With the amount of low cost airlines worldwide and their routes overlapping between regions it is very possible to fly around the world with 5 stops for under $1,500, here’s how Was just playing around on Google Flights and other sites to see how cheaply I could fly all around the world with a few stops thrown in. Ive put the stops down as a week in each destination. Started the trip in London but it would work from any major city that has lots of flights going through it. All flights are direct, no stop overs 30th Apri…

China, you were amazing!! submitted by /u/NathanCS741

Europe Spring break with my 9 y/o A little background, my daughter and I love traveling during spring break. We prefer traveling during this time as opposed to summer when it’s usually hot and crowded anywhere we go. We have done the 4 islands of Hawaii and Cabo when she was younger. Last year, we went to Rome for Spring break and she absolutely loved it. She was averaging 30,00…

2 day itinerary in Ireland My husband and I are flying to Dublin from Berlin and renting a car. My husband has no interest in seeing anything in Dublin as he is more of a nature enthusiast. (It’s also his birthday trip which is why I’m not including my own opinions 😅) I want to cram in as much sight seeing as possible but I’m struggling because he’s said he would love to …