Hand wash laundry bags? Have any of you used them and what is your opinion on them? Scrubba is kind of THE brand and more expensive. I saw a minimalist YouTuber years ago using them and she loved it. I don’t know if the brand is relevant or not. Any experience? submitted by /u/terrible-gator22

2h 20min layover in Istanbul airport enough? Thinking of getting the following flights: Kayseri (1820) to Istanbul (2000) on Turkish Airlines (TK2019) Istanbul (2220) to Heraklion (2345) on Aegean Airlines (A3435) This will involve a 2h 20min layover. Is this enough? Looking at comments from previous threads, this seems to be cutting it quite close given the size of the airport. However,…

I want to go to Japan for the first time, and I have questions about how the experience is for a non-Japanese speaking traveler. I’d like to know what the challenges are and how to make the trip as pleasureable as possible. I have been interested in going to Japan for a while now, but like with any trip I go on, I am very cautious and I ask as much as I can to help me prepare. This would be my first time going solo to a trip that doesn’t have English as the primary language, so I’d like to know what to expect. Is it easy to travel around? Are there plenty of Englis…

5 Days in Malta Decided to visit Malta as my first trip of the year for a total of five days. I’d say the island is a great destination during the Winter: there are fewer crowds and, most of the time, you’ll still get sunny and relatively warm weather. After landing and reaching St. Julian’s (where I stayed), I spent the rest of the afternoon walking around St….

Emergency Diversion to Brazil – No Customs, No Immigration, No Visas!? This was more than 10 years ago now, but to this day I don’t understand how it was allowed to happen (TLDR and questions are below). On a family to trip from Newark to Buenos Aires (we are all U.S. citizens), our flight encountered a mechanical emergency over Peru and we were diverted. Oddly, even though we were very close to Lima, we instead di…

Fun (different) places to visit in US? Looking to book a fun trip in the US in May. Beau and I are open to anywhere, however, we are not interested in hiking, camping, or drinking. Which feels like it limits a lot of options…. So we are looking for more “hidden gems” or places one would not normally think of. Of course the typical Disney/Universal/Cruise is on the table that we lo…

I live to travel but work a 9-5 Long story short all I can think about right now is seeing as much of the world as possible and having cool experiences but I’m bound by my 9-5 accounting job lol For context I’m a 23M, been out of school for about a year and half and have worked 3 jobs. 2 of which were short term contracts, and I now work full time permanent. With the contract…

Africa traveling So me and my husband have been wanting to travel to each continent. Africa is the next one on the list. We need someplace really safe because we obviously arent with other people. We are beachy/pool type people but isnt required for us. We both just love a nice view. We arent super into Touristy stuff unless it is super monumental and we “need” …

Air India New Plane Experience + Old Plane Comparison I recently travelled to Delhi from Newark, days before the several decades old Boeing 777-300ER was set to retire. On the same return flight I flew on the new A350-900 XWB within a week of it being commissioned. This gave me the perfect comparison between Air India’s old service and their new one. Both flights were flown in Economy class. The n…

Visit Paris/Provence or Paris/French Riviera in June/July? We want to visit France in June/July for 7 days. We enjoy cultural sites, good food, and great views. In the past we’ve loved Italy (Florence, Rome, Amalfi Coast) and Spain/Portugal (Loved the architecture in Alhambra, Barcelona, Lisbon, and the seafood is to die for). We’re based in Bay Area, CA. I’ve also been to Paris many years ago but only…

Looking for recommendations of travel experiences to do while I’m younger rather than older I’m in my 40s and really love to do exciting and unique experiences while traveling. Recently my husband and I were creating a list of things we want to do by decade of life, and I realized that I need to prioritize the more physically demanding experiences while I am younger and reserve the more passive experiences for my older years. And as it…

Need advice on booking hotels in Japan for 7 people with uneven room split I’m trying to book hotels in Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka) for a group of 7 people. We need 3 rooms, but I’m a bit confused about how to do it properly. Here’s the setup we need: Room 1: 3 people (1 large bed for a couple + 1 single bed) Room 2: 3 people (1 large bed for a couple + 1 single bed) Room 3: 1 person (1 single bed) When I use Booking…

What i should visit in Denmark? Hi, i was planning a trip with my friends and we’d like to visit Denmark. how many days u recommend me for visiting the islands of Sjælland and maybe Fyn, we was thinking about a 5 days trip. so, what place u think it’s a must to visit, and possible to reach with only public transport (we ll go there by plane and it’s not in our intention to ren…

American Airlines ghosted me for a lost bag and delayed flight but AMEX Assurance Insurance Company pulled through like a champ Took an overseas flight on American last year in March 2024 and they lost a gate check item. (It never boarded the flight at DFW.) I have receipts for my item, the flight, etc. and there is clear evidence of the loss being their fault. I submitted a delayed bag report the day it was lost and a lost baggage claim within deadline. After 2-3 months…

Tulum-not my first choice I have buddy passes to fly to Tulum (February 18-28) but not sure if I should stay there or find someplace nearby that is less touristy. My budget is about 100usd/night for lodging and I’d like to see ruins/cenotes and snorkel (will the water be too cold?) rent bikes, and eat good food, in a safe and peaceful environment. I’m not looking to part…

Epidemic of people playing to videos out loud on planes What the crap is with the epidemic of people listening to stuff out loud on planes? I travel about a dozen times a year and I had never noticed this before the last couple of years. Sometimes it’s kids sitting next to parents who let them listen to their iPads out loud. But even worse it’s usually a 40+ adult. I’m 37. I do not believe that in 3…

Never Use Expedia Horrible customer service experience with Expedia. I booked a Delta ticket with them last year, and cancelled to get e-credit. Now when I try to book using this credit, they tell me that I have to travel within an year of my last booking. They told me it is not expedia policy but rather airline policy. So, I went to Delta, checked their policy …

Cotswolds in the US? Is there a version of the Cotswolds in the US? Even just something with a slightly similar vibe?? submitted by /u/Sunseekerintheus

Visiting Tangier Me and my family (wife & 1 year old baby) are visiting my sister in Gibraltar this May. We’re hoping to jump on a ferry and spend a bit of time in Tangier. We’re not sure how best to do it. Either stay in Tarifa and take a day trip to Tangier leaving early and coming back late on the ferry. Or just stay in Tangier for 3 nights. I’ve heard both…

Norway as my first European country? I’ve never been to Europe before (only North America and Asia), and I’d like to go to Norway. I feel like that’s strange to do since everyone goes to France, Italy, England, etc. first, and I’m not sure Norway will be as fun of a tourist destination as those countries. Am I completely wrong, and is Norway a perfectly fine first European country…