Small quaint and quiet beachside villages in Southeast Asia to take elderly Chinese parents? Ideally with Chinese food? My parents are both around 75 and want to get out of China for a little bit. I’ve lived and traveled around SEA but what I look for and have experienced is polar opposite of what they want. They don’t really do much, so no fishing, swimming, hiking, museums, tours, etc. No cities, noise, or bustling streets. And they only eat Chinese food. If no…

To the people who are planning to visit India I often notice that most tourists visiting India tend to stick to the northern parts of the country. While the North has so much to offer, I would sincerely urge you to explore the southern states as well. The South is home to incredible destinations like Goa, Gokarna, Kochi, and other gems in Kerala, Chennai and its surrounding areas in Tamil N…

Planning to travel to Rio De Janeiro Hi, I 18F, and my best friend 21M are planning an 11-day trip to Rio De Janeiro by the end of the year. Is the city generally safe? And can I carry weapons for self-defense like pepper spray? And If you guyscould recommend some locations to visit, or places to avoid it would be greatly appreciated. submitted by /u/Actual-Toe3200 …

Renting a car in the US How do I rent a car but return it in a different state? We plan to do a 10 day road trip visiting national parks. Potentially starting in Wyoming and ending in NC. What car rental companies are trust worthy and what are personal experiences? submitted by /u/Adventurous-Lie6607

Solo Ireland Leaving in a week, so winter travel. Solo female traveler. Tell me what to see. Tell me what to skip. I’ll land in Dublin and go to Northern Ireland first. Then I’ve got 7 days to drive the rest of the country. I don’t drink so pubs are not really my jam. But I’ll eat their food if you know a can’t miss place. submitted by /u/leviosah…

Songkran? Recommendations and Advice 🙏 I may have an opportunity to visit Thailand that I could extend to be in the country during Songkran, which would be a completely new cultural experience for me. However, I’ve seen some commentary that suggests this can be a “Spring Break” party destination for the rowdy backpacking type and this is not my travel personality. If I visited during…

(Advice needed) Traveling to Egypt with Aliyah Visa in American passport? Hey all, the title says it all. I have an Israeli Aliyah visa in my American passport and I want to travel to Egypt. Is there any way to avoid drama at the very least, and serious problems at the most? I will be crossing the border from Israel into Egypt at the Taba border crossing, so I’ll need to exit with my isrseli document and enter with my…

Tips for my itinerary in Vienna next february? Hey guys, I made a 4-day itinerary in Wien for my upcoming trip there next month, I’ll be staying in 7th district, Neubau. I’m a huge fan of the Before Sunrise movie, so there will be some sites I’ll try to visit because of it, like Zollamtssteg, Café Sperl or Kleines Café, Donaukanal etc. The places in blue are a must for me, the other ones I w…

Got an IDP for driving in Colombia, but I think they made a mistake I just got my IDP (International Driving Permit) from AAA. An older lady filled it out by hand. She put my picture and my details in the english page, though I am going to Colombia where they speak Spanish. She also stapled pages 5-8 together when she stapled my picture which has some information in english and spanish. Anyone know if my details…

Nearest beach to Guadalajara, no car Hello I was wondering what the nearest beach to Guadalajara is, and how to reach it without a car? I was thinking Puerto Vallarta, but that’s 5 hrs by bus or 1.5 hrs by plane. Any other options? It doesn’t have to be super fancy Thanks! submitted by /u/North-star-1

India QR code payment (UPI) apps Apparently in India most things are paid with UPI apps but they don‘t seem to be tourist-friendly. I don‘t have an Indian bank account, or an Indian phone number and I‘m sick of downloading apps and creating accounts only to find out after that I can‘t use them without Indian details. Is there any app that works with international bank accounts …

Travelling companies for Asia or Africa? Does anyone know of any good/ reliable travelling companies? I want to go travelling to Asia or Africa and do either volunteer work or paid work in an animal sanctuary. Please let me know 🙂 submitted by /u/Absiewabsie22

Indecisive with 14 day trip in May Indecisive with 14-Day Trip in May Hi everyone! I’m planning a 14-day solo trip in May and could use some help deciding where to go! I’ll be staying in hostels, flying from Canada, and looking for a mix of vibrant nightlife (I love good DJs and bars), rich history, beautiful architecture, and amazing food. I’m a foodie who loves good cafes and s…

Tips for filling out Vietnam’s revised E-Visa application for 2025 Vietnam has overhauled their E-Visa application experience a couple of months ago. The old site has been deprecated with pointers to the new site: https://evisa.gov.vn Here are some tips for filling out the form: – Mind the dd/mm/yyyy date format as indicated. Western format is mm/dd/yyyy, so we can very easily put that down if we’re not paying …

In search of a great walking adventure I am looking for a walking adventure to give my wife for her 50th birthday. She has walked the Camino de Santiago twice, the Camino de la Plata in Spain, and the Fisherman’s trail in Portugal. I want to find an experience that equals or surpasses those– ideally something with great natural and cultural experiences. We have more means now than s…

Trip to Namibia and Botswana Hey, we’re planning to visit Namibia and Botswana this October. Usually we’re the type that decides where we wanna go in a country and then book night by night via booking when we’re there. For Africa we were told this is a bad idea so we reached out to Tourlane for an offer and were blown away by how expensive they are given we specifically ask…

traveling to barcelona will men act aggressively? how common is catcalling? what are the chances of getting harassed or worse? submitted by /u/mikeockbur

Do I need reservations for most popular restaurants in Barcelona and Madrid? I really appreciate all of the guidance here, you guys have been amazing. I (32 F) am going to Madrid and Barcelona for 7 days in February. I am looking for advice on if people generally make reservations for dinner. Any favorite spots or dishes are also welcome. Thank you so much! Side note: I’ve done hours of research and have lists of place…

Tanzanian Shilling? I leave for Kenya and Tanzania for 18 days next week. I have been trying to find Tanzanian Shillings for weeks now. I found Kenyan Shilling no problem but every bank and every currency exchange I call do not have them and cannot order them. I fly into Nairobi and spend a few days there, but the vast majority of my trip is in Tanzania. I do sever…

What are some deals you take advantage of when you travel to another country? When I visit india or Mexico or Bali or any place that has a lower cost of living than america, I get my haircuts/beard trims along with gray hair coloring done for 1/3 the price of what it would be in the us. For example, I got a haircut, beard trim, and got my grays dyed for $15. The same services in America would easily be $50. My wife also d…