good carry-on backpack ??? hey guys i’m traveling to belize in january for 2 months. i’ve been looking online to buy a new carry-on backpack since my old osprey bag is too big for alaska airlines now (apparently they’re being super strict regarding dimensions for carry-ons recently). according to alaska “The carry-on bag size limit for flights on all aircraft types is to…

my passport has DRAWINGS on the stamp page, what do i do??? sooo my niece wrote a question mark in pink highlighter on one of my stamp pages. i leave TOMORROW to fiji, am i fucked or what because i don’t know what else i can do ?? will they check that or not??? it’s only on one page and its not the first stamp page but again they don’t usually stamp in order mainly on random pages so it stresses me out m…

What is the Best place to visit dor New Year in USA for a family of 3(Child aged 6 years) Hi guys, need suggestions for planning a trip during New Year with my husband n daughter to a place which is not very cold. Only restrictions are that I cannot travel outside the country because of my visa issues. Thanks! submitted by /u/Dilemma_Girl3405

Dhaka Bangladesh Nov 24 I spent two days in the city of Dhaka Bangladesh, it wasn’t easy at first when arrived I spent 5 hours with immigration attempting to get my visa on arrival, online it says you need onward travel ticket, hotel reservation and invitation from a local all printed off which I had but the immigration officers were unreasonable which I later found ou…

Second time visit in U.S. in May 2025 (need suggestions) My family and I visited the U.S. when I was 15 (Currently 28). We went to Orlando (6 days), Las Vegas (2 days), San Francisco (4 days), Los Angeles (4 days), New York (3 days), San Diego (1 day trip to Sea World). I am going to the U.S. again next year in May 2025 to Boston for my sister’s graduation and would like to know which places I should…

25 days enough for Scandinavia? **Reposting as last post was removed. I am planning to visit Scandinavia and Finland (if time permits) in July next year. I am inquiring to understand if 25days is enough to cover all these countries? Somethings about me:- 1. I love hiking, biking and chilling in the nature. 2. I like to try local foods, drinks and cuisines 3. I am a history buf…

Real Antarctica experiences I have been to 6 out of 7 continents! So now thinking about traveling to #7 next. Wondering if anyone on here has stories of their time and how everything worked as far as getting there and what it was like. Also would like to know what time of year, which year, and how much it cost. submitted by /u/spudsmokinbud

Are customs in China always this insane? Long story short – my partner and I had a flight from Tokyo to Paris and happened to have a connecting flight in China. First off, there were multiple security guards confiscating cigarette lighters from every single passenger that had one? Never had an issue with it in all my years of travelling so that took a lot of people ourselves included …

Suggestion for a luxury resort in any country with a 10/10 scuba experience I travel a lot and have visited 93 countries so far. I’ve stayed at some of the best resorts in the world, and now I’m looking for a destination I haven’t been to yet-somewhere with incredible scuba diving and a luxury resort. I’m planning a 15-day trip in January with my girlfriend, so I need to decide where to go next. To give you an idea of w…

Thoughts? Is it ok to take food to-go from airport lounges? What are your thoughts on taking food to-go from airport lounges like a bottle or two of juice and a few granola bars (and similar stuff) as snacks? Do lounges have rules preventing passengers from doing so? And how ethical is it? Obviously the person had paid for lounge access or for a membership. submitted by /u/Aggressive_Unit_7887 …

Beach resort recommendation Looking for some ideas and accommodation recommendations please: my husband and I are both turning 40 within the next 18 months or so. We’ve been to 39 countries and would love to visit 40 countries by 40. We are looking for: a country we haven’t visited before. We’ve been to South Africa, Maldives, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Germany, France, Spain, Ita…

ESTA – Travelling from UK to US soon Hi everyone, I am a british citizen travelling to the US soon. Last year I travelled using an ESTA. Since it’s only been a year and my ESTA is still valid I won’t be applying for another ESTA to travel to the US. Am I correct in doing this? Also, my first ESTA application was made as a ‘group application’ as I was travelling with family. However…

New year’s eve in the US? I had a trip planned with my SO for new year’s eve. Long story short, I’m now single with time off and a flight credit. I still want to ring in the new year with a smile on my face. I don’t have my passport renewal yet, so I need to stay in the US. Open to small or big cities, but not looking for something like a Times Square experience. Recomme…

Any idea with this little strap is four in my Swiss army suitcase? The mods say I have to include a country so does anybody know what this Swiss army suitcase strap is for? There I included Switzerland! LOL submitted by /u/mikeinstlouis

In which cities is it common to have very safe areas right next to sketchy ones? I’ve heard that in some cities, you can walk just a couple of minutes, and the safety level can drastically decrease within a few streets. submitted by /u/ikbrul

18 male solo travelling for the first time , wondering if I should do so ! Hey guys, just came on here for maybe sole reassurance or some advice: I’m planning to book a 3 day trip to Spain on my own, I wanted to initially go with maybe family or friends but then again I think enjoy my own company, I mean I should given I go cinemas on my own regularly, but I’m not sure if I’ll enjoy travelling alone, I don’t mind being…

Where to stay on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala Heading to Guatemala in a few weeks and can’t decide where to stay on Lake Atitlan. Thinking of doing a night or two in Panajachel, and another in either San Marcos or San Pedro, but would appreciate some insight from anyone who has been to some of the other towns on the lake. submitted by /u/furiouspanda7

Currency Exchange in Turkey Hi guys, I’m going to Turkey soon and I’m curious, where is the best place to exchange in Turkey? I’ll be in Istanbul and I don’t have a debit card that works with foreign atms, just credit so I try to not use it so much. Any ideas of places to exchange or tips or recommendations? I plan to use my credit card to take public transport to the city…

Lost your US passport in Cabo / Mexico? Find your local “justice department” or “PGJE” and they will provide you with a certified document allowing you to board the plane home. Then you will go through secondary once it’s time to go through customs in the US. You may also attempt to obtain a temporary passport at the nearest consulate. The website can be difficult to maneuver but it a…

What were your first impressions travelling to New Zealand? I like learning more about faraway places that I won’t have an opportunity to visit anytime soon. NZ has been on my bucket list for a very long time. So, people who’ve travelled to NZ! What were your first impressions? How did it compare to home? I’m particularly interested in weather/geography wise, and of course the culture, but everything e…