Visiting Doha while in-transit So I am flying out in a few weeks and Qatar Airways recently updated my flights so the transit time in DOH changed from 1.5 hours to slightly over 9 hours. I realize DOH provides city tours for in-transit passengers, but I’d like to do this on my own at my own pace. As a Canadian passport holder, can I exit the airport without securing a transit…

What’s the Best Checked Luggage that will Last Long? After breaking a couple of check in bags, I’ve decided it’s time to buy a suitcase that will actually last. I need something durable and spacious to handle frequent travel and tough enough to survive the baggage handlers. Which type would be better for long-term use: softside or hard shell? Are brands like Rimowa or Briggs & Riley are worth the …

What to do when you and your friends dont get along with your travel plans??? My friends and I are going on an international trip in 2 months. They wanted to visit a different city which is 12 hrs away from where we’re supposed to stay. I dont wanna spend alot on flight but taking a train can be very exhausting too. It was supposed to be a solo trip but one of my friends decided to join me so we asked the other one as wel…

SE Asia and Air pollution in Dec / Jan We understand that big cities are likely to be the one with high pollution. We are not working so reliable infrastructure is not primary. So what are the locations/within country regions in SE Asia that one would recommend for Dec / Jan that are not smoky / polluted at a country level i.e. one would be fine outside the big cities. For example do…

Alcohol in Bihar, India Hey! So I’m traveling with a friend in India after a wedding. We bought some alcohol in duty free that we haven’t opened. After the wedding we kept traveling sightseeing in India. My travel buddy is a Buddhist and so we just arrived in Bodh Gaya for all the Buddhism related sightseeing. It’s also spiritual for him. Heres the issue. We had no ide…

Can anyone recommend Thai towns with accessible hiking routes? I’m trying to put together something if a hiking/walking holiday in Thailand and would love to visit the national parks. Unfortunately many of the places to stay are rather removed and require hiring a taxi to transport you into and then out of the park at the end of the day. Having had a lot of bad experiences with taxis, and not wanting to ge…

Are insect repelents geographically universal? This may be a bit of a weird question but are mosquito/insect repelents universal across the planet, or is it better to buy something locally? I’m specifically travelling from Europe to Latin America and Carribean. I assume that local insect has some genetic variation between continents but I’m not sure whether this impacts how they react to var…

Please Help with Restaurants in Istanbul My family is going to visit Istanbul in a few months, and I’m seeking some good recommendations for family restaurants that aren’t too far out of the way. I usually use Google Maps ratings to compile a list of places to pick from, and very rarely have we been let down. However, the fact so many restaurants in a touristy part of town have 10k plu…

Malaysia MDAC – flight number departure or arrival? We have filled out the form and written our departure flight number. We are now in doubt whether the arrival flight should be indicated? It is not clear, but the question comes after “date of departure”. submitted by /u/Born-Refrigerator330

12.5H Amsterdam Layover – should I leave the airport? Hi I have a 12.5h layover in February from 12:20am – 12:50pm. Pretty odd hours, I know. Wanted to know if it’s worth to book a hotel closer to the city centre or just stay at the airport? Never been to AMS before. submitted by /u/National-Being-1558

Seat selection upcharge…? I am flying internationally as a group of 6 – 2 of our group is under 10 years old. It’s $5k to book basic, no seat selection until check in at 24 hours beforehand. Or I can pay $8k for upgraded economy tickets and I can choose seats upon booking. Is it worth the extra $3k? Will the minors really be forced to be separated from the group or our w…

Souvenirs from Oslo I’ll be in Oslo for 1 day in February before flying out the next day to Tromso. I’ll be continuing on land to the Laapland before flying out of Finland in March. What souvenirs would you suggest I get from the city? If chocolates, any recommendations? I’m definitely getting their brunost. I just learnt of it and I’m intrigued lol. submitte…

Has anyone here been to port Friday on the San Juan islands? Hey guys! I’m planning a trip for me and my boyfriend to go to the San Juan islands and I’ve found a lot of things I want to do with him and where we’re going to stay in port Friday and I’m just wanting some tips on going there. Like the weather during summer, or just how it is! Which restaurants are good etc. it’s kind of a long shot because it…

Qatar Airways/Iberia How strick are Qatar & Iberia with hand luggage weight? I will be doing a Camino in Spain and want to take my 40liter backpack on board. And also : can I take small packages of food like 2min noodles, quike prepared rice (hiking food in small quantities). I will be flying Johannesburg (south africa) via Doha-Madrid. submitted by /u/NoSan…

Forgot to bring enough medicine. How do I get filled in Australia? Posting this again because it never posted. I didn’t bring enough of one of my meds to Australia and I need to get filled within the next 48 hours. I’m an American citizen. How do I do this? Please help! submitted by /u/Brown1004

Itinerary check for Northern Italy Just booked plane tickets. Myself, wife and 2 kids Flying into Venice on June 27 and out of Milan July 14th. My thoughts are as follows: Venice: Arrive June 27th (easy day) 28th & 29th explore Venice 30th explore nearby islands 31st & 1st explore Venice more – maybe a day trip but not sure where? Considering removing a day from Venice because t…

Allianz annual multi-trip much cheaper than per trip – makes no sense? I’m planning to go to Japan with a friend in about a month, and we’re looking into travel insurance, specifically, Allianz. We’re both in our 40s and the trip will be for about 10 days. When getting a quote for their annual multi-trip plans, the basic plan is only $63/year, and asks for nothing more than age, state of residence, and plan start d…

Travel to South Korea – good idea? My partner and I are looking at travelling to South Korea for 10 days around Easter time. We’ve never been but we’re excited to go! Flights are cheaper than most of SE Asia, and it appears that our money would go a long way out there. Overall seems very affordable. I’m conscious of recent political issues over there and just wondered if anyone …

Where to stay in Lisbon My friend and I will be in Lisbon for 3 days in February and are hoping to mainly navigate the city by foot. We want to enjoy local food and drink, visit museums and historic locations. We are also looking for suggestions for what to do! submitted by /u/Ill-Yogurtcloset-810

Sunrise Hike to Mount Bromo in Java Region, Indonesia. 2024 First time hiking an active volcano. Had to wake up at midnight to make the trek but the views were absolutely worth it. submitted by /u/TheDastardBastard33