March 2025 – London + Edinburgh + Paris (+ Barcelona?) 16 days. Help me solve a complex problem. We are going to London to see a single (special) West End show in early March. We were originally just going to go for a long weekend, but then I thought “Why not extend the trip to go to Edinburgh?” since we’ve both never been. Then my partner said, “I’d like to go to Paris too.” And I said “That’s ok with me.” And then I thought, “While we’re …

Amazing wildlife of Isles Baltra and Genovesa, Galápagos Islands 🇪🇨✌🏻🦀🐠🐢 Baltra and Genovesa are two of the most isolated places on earth, not only geographically but in their evolution. Essentially untouched by outside influence of commercialization, development or habitation, the species here have enjoyed freedom that most wildlife simply cannot claim. Accessible only by private boat and guide, a trip to these isla…

Vietnam E-Visa Delay – Need Urgent Advice Hello everyone, I applied for a Vietnam E-visa on Tuesday night and, according to the processing timeline, my 3 working days were up by Friday evening. However, as of now, the visa status still shows “Processing.” I’ve already: Sent multiple emails to the official email address. Filled out the online form to expedite the process. Unfortunately…

How to exchange money in Argentina? I’m excited about my upcoming trip to Argentina. However, I’m still somewhat confused about how to change money. Normally, I would get local currency from an ATM machine. My understanding is, that this is not advisable in Argentina and one needs to bring US dollars, ideally in 100 dollar denominations, or send money with Western Union. Others su…

‘Free’ walking tours in a city Exactly how do ‘free walking tours’ work for the guide? I get that the guests are expected to contribute SOMETHING at the end, but how does one know exactly how much? Bear in mind you’re in a strange city, so you’d really have no idea what to give in terms of payment except if you do some research beforehand. Also, I’m sure that some guests wil…

San Blas, Panama, Recs, Please Please, any recommendations for a solo traveler who would like to spend two or three nights in the San Blas Islands? I am looking for a clean, quiet , non-party island where I can relax on the beach and swim. I don’t want to hear loud music or a loud generator. I am comfortable with rustic lodging. I’ve heard so many good things about San Blas, …

I booked our stays in Switzerland/Italy. I am so excited, we finally found some places to stay in Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland & Milan. I had booked last minute tickets to Switzerland a couple of weeks ago and I was originally going to book in Interlaken, but I kept seeing videos of Wengen and Lauterbrunnen, and I decided I wanted one of those two to be our home base. We are staying in …

Flightnetwork is just another scam. Made a flight booking for a vacation through flightnetwork on ajet from Sharjah to Istanbul. I had a change of plans and had to cancel the booking and contacted the flightnetwork customer care. Finding their email and phone number itself was a challenge, their listed phonenumber did not work. Upon being contacted, they said, since the airline ha…

Upgrade at check in counter So I’ll be traveling soon and I’ve only got an economy ticket. This time i wanted to splurge on an upgrade to business. I’m flying with Turkish airlines and apparently i won’t be able to upgrade before I’m at the check in counter. My question is, should i avoid checking in in the app before hand if i want to get upgraded at the counter? sub…

Which itinerary plan is better? Which itinerary plan would be best? Hi everyone! I’m mapping out itinerary options for Andalusia Spain and I’m going to need some help deciding which plan would be best for me. My interests are trying new food / wine (never been to Spain before), nature and countryside views, visiting churches and Catholic architecture. I would like a moderately…

Is a one hour fifteen minutes layover in Dubai too narrow a gap to get a connecting flight I’m flying to Sydney from Dublin in March on Emirates, and booking through their website. The return option shows a one hour 15 minute layover in Dubai. Is this too narrow a window to clear their security to get the connection, or will they wait (within reason). submitted by /u/tuort

My personal tips to avoid common fraudulent tricks when traveling in Europe This article is based on my personal experience and observations, sharing with those who have not traveled to many places to know to avoid falling into situations of being scammed, losing money, time and affecting your entire trip. 😊 NOTE: You are welcome to share this post to anyone who will travel to Europe soon. 1. Always carry your passport,…

60L vs 120L REI big haul I’m debating between these two bags and which one to get, I’m looking to use them as travel bags but I’m worried the 120 is just going to be to much (weight and size) Just wondering what y’all would recommend submitted by /u/Common_Enthusiasm_48

Young person who needs advice I often struggle to be present when I travel, especially when I’m preoccupied with things out of my control, like internships or grades. This happened to me in China this past summer, and it felt different from when I first visited Asia in middle school, when I wasn’t as burdened by career pressures. Now, with a trip to Barcelona coming up, I re…

Best spots in Mexico for wildlife photography Hello! I am thinking of heading to Mexico for 4-5 weeks starting in January and wondering if anyone knows of the best wildlife photography spots? I’d prefer somewhere that I don’t need to go on an expensive tour and have access by bus or walking to nice areas. What are your favourite areas? I prefer less touristy areas if possible and hostels as…

Istanbul Duty free vs Dallas Duty Free Hi, I am traveling to India from Dallas, Texas ( DFW)and have a layover in Istanbul. I was wondering which duty free will be cheaper for buying Alcohol ? I am looking for buying Double Black label & Chivas Regal. Please post photos of prices of possible in the comments submitted by /u/Rule_n0_1

Can we do anything about this situation? Had a horrible time with Expedia the last two weeks over itinerary changes, but it all came to a head last night. Arrived 3 hours before our flight to check in and caught a name misspelling on my husband’s ticket. Asked the delta to fix it, they called Expedia, Expedia kept hanging up on them, so we called and waited two hours on the phone only…

South Korea as a K-pop fan Hello! Can you tell me what should I see in South Korea as a K-pop fan? I’ve been saving money for 4 years for this trip! I’m really excited but I’m not sure which cities are the best. I’m planning to go to South Korea for 2 weeks so there isn’t much time. Thank you for recommendations! submitted by /u/Low_Shoulder309

Vegan in Sri Lanka & supporting the locals Hey! So my boyfriend and I want to visit Sri Lanka in February – May (not sure when exactly yet, but we plan to stay 30 to 40 days) for the first time! Do you have any recommendations on how to have a nice stay while being Vegan? Maybe you know good places and or dishes :)? We also plan to prepare food ourselves. Besides that, we would be happy …

Dual US-Canadian citizen entering Canada – one passport expired, one isn’t Hi, early next week we’ll be driving into Canada from the U.S. My daughters are both dual US-Canada citizens and have both passports. The Canadian ones are both good, but one daughter’s U.S. passport expired two weeks ago. If her Canadian passport is fine and everyone else documents are fine (my wife has a valid Canadian passport and US Green Ca…