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Where to stay in Switzerland?

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Where to stay in Switzerland? I’ve got four full days (and two partial travel days) in Switzerland at the beginning of April. We’re flying out of Zurich, so definitely need to end up there on the last partial travel day, and wondering if we should just stay in Zurich the entire time and take day trips out to other places? I am interested in seeing Lucern and the Interlaken a…

Reddit Travel 359 2025-02-18

8 Day Scotland Itinerary Help

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8 Day Scotland Itinerary Help Hello! My wife and I are going to Scotland on our honeymoon and I’m trying to figure out a realistic itinerary. We’re trying to balance seeing all the things we want to but also allow for some flexibility and relaxing. Here is what I have so far: Day 1: Arrive in Glasgow around 3:00pm, uber to a Hotel/Airbnb and relax/get dinner. Day 2: Get up, …

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Does Costa Rica or Mexico have the most beautiful beaches and nature?

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Does Costa Rica or Mexico have the most beautiful beaches and nature? F25, wanting to do a solo trip of about 14-17 nights to somewhere tropical with both nature/wildlife and nice beaches. I am also interested in culture and art. Also, looking for somewhere relatively affordable (budget under 3000) but also safe since I am 25 and have bright blonde hair… I won’t have a car. I will also be staying in hostels (pri…

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Iceland-Better in July or October?

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Iceland-Better in July or October? I am looking at a short trip (4-5 days) to Iceland this year. Originally was planning to go with a friend who works in the schools, so summer is best for her. Now she likely won’t be able to go, so I have a bit more flexibility as a solo traveler. I was thinking of mid-October as an alternative. I know daylight hours would be shorter and I would…

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Scottish Highlands Itinerary Help

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Scottish Highlands Itinerary Help Hi! In the beginning stages of planning our Scotland portion of UK trip! Last week of April 2025. We are thinking 1.5 days in Edinburgh > few days (2-3 days) in highlands > Some airport (either Inverness, Glasgow, or Edinburgh) to fly back to LHR to go back home to USA. This will be a road trip with 2 adults and a 12 month old. I am having troub…

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Marrakech Riad Rec?

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Marrakech Riad Rec? Hi all – looking for recommendations for a Riad in the Medina. Priced around $180 a night (ideally the $150-$200 range w/breakfast included). Thank you! submitted by /u/LZee16

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Visiting USA after Cuba, with two different passports?

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Visiting USA after Cuba, with two different passports? Hey travel friends, I want to visit Cuba this year or next (always been on my bucket list!) However, I plan to travel to the USA a few times over the next few years (to visit friends there) and want to keep my ability to travel on an ESTA… which, I understand, is otherwise revoked if you’ve been to Cuba. However, I have two passports – I’m a …

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Malaga to Granada Bus Help

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Malaga to Granada Bus Help Hi I need some advice! So me and my parents are planning to go to Granada for the first time. We first arrive in Malaga and from there I’m planning to get one of those ALSA buses to Granada. I have three questions, the first is that are flight is due to land at 10.30 in Malaga and I was debating over which time to book the bus for? My parents a…

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Hey friends.. change your Uber wallet settings

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Hey friends.. change your Uber wallet settings Uber now defaults to your local currency from your home… so when you travel it will now charge you a conversation rate. To avoid this… go to account>wallet>currency and select no preference Happy travels https://help.uber.com/en/riders/article/currency-preferences?nodeId=5516e136-de14-4b09-9db8-97e59c499201 Edit. On my app it’s after paymen…

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California trip advice

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California trip advice Hi there, We are planning a honeymoon trip to California in April/May this year. It’s being hastily arranged and the time in San Diego will be largely spent at a work conference we are combining our holiday with. With limited knowledge of California but eager to do as much exploration as possible, does the following itinerary look feasible/good?…

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Long Layover Luggage Question

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Long Layover Luggage Question I’m checking a bag from my flight from New York to Amsterdam to Istanbul to Singapore. I have a long, overnight layover (13 hours) in Istanbul. I’m wondering if at Amsterdam or Istanbul I would need to recheck my bag or could I just let it ride in the airport system until Singapore? submitted by /u/muncher4

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Need Balkans Advice

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Need Balkans Advice HI everyone. I am taking my first trip to the Balkans the first week of May and would love some advice. I am leaving Dubrovnik on early Tuesday morning and will end up in Tirana, Albania Friday afternoon. It looks like a 6 hour drive and I want to do it over 4 days. I am planning on using a driver (Daytrip). I like to see major sites, eat good f…

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Tax refund in Europe/changing the card for refund

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Tax refund in Europe/changing the card for refund I’m travelling in France and bought some items. I want to confirm if I need to stamp my tax refund forms at Pablos Stations at the airport CDG or if it is ok to do it at the Barajas airport. I will be leaving UE by Barajas in Spain. Other question: in the stores I showed a credit card for the refund, but is it possible to change for other credit…

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Honest review of St Croix VI

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Honest review of St Croix VI I wanted to make this post since I didn’t see many people talk about St. Croix. Honestly I would say this island has so much potential and overall good for travel definitely with family and couples. I would not recommend this island if you want to party as it is more laid back here. Go to St. Thomas if that is what you are looking for. I’m going…

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Bosphorus Express question

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Bosphorus Express question Hey all, There’s a crazy train ride from Bucharest through Sofia, Bulgaria to Istanbul. Everything I’ve seen online says tickets have to be purchased in person at the station. Does anyone here have any knowledge beyond that? I would only go to an embarkation city in order to catch the train so I don’t want to take any chances. submitted by …

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What makes different places (countries) feel different?

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What makes different places (countries) feel different? This may well be the silliest question asked here, but it’s one I’ve always wondered about: What makes different places feel different? I’m born and raised in Canada, but spent almost every summer growing up visiting my grandparents and relatives in Europe. Besides the more outwardly/obviously different things like the language spoken, foods/pr…

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Has anyone done an Intrepid trip where the trip you book is part of a longer trip?

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Has anyone done an Intrepid trip where the trip you book is part of a longer trip? Basically looking at booking a 15 day or so trip with them, which itself is the last leg of a longer 45 day trip (the 15 day trip I’m booking is offered as a stand alone trip but it says you’ll be joining the longer one for the end of theirs). I have no issue with this in principle but wondering if anyone’s done this before? Realise some of thes…

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Crossing the French-Italian Border at Menton

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Crossing the French-Italian Border at Menton Hello all. I have rented a vehicle out of the Nice airport and would like to wander into Italy one day since I’ll be right there and have never been. Problem is, I am not allowed to drive the vehicle into Italy. I have a couple of questions: 1) is it possible to walk across the border at this point? 2) if so is there a place to park my vehicle n…

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