Tips and recs for planning an open ended trip? My wife and I just bought our one way ticket to Italy with icelandair (2 night stop over in iceland) for the end of March. Our plan right now is to stay in Italy for rought 21 days as we really want to explore the country. Our goal is to travel for 3+ months, being able to hit our desired countries. This would be our longest trip (doing 3 weeks …

Driving through Canada to get home. I’m I interviewing for a job in Northern New Hampshire about 5 miles from the Canadian border. One way to get home to would bring me up into Canada across southern Quebec and down into New York. Instead of South into Springfield, MA and then west to my home in the capital region on New York. Do you think the Canada Border Services would give me …

First time in Savannah, GA My wife and I (mid 40s) are considering visiting Savannah, GA between Christmas and NYE. We like to sight see (especially things of historical importance), try local cuisine and enjoy adult beverages with live music. 1) can Savannah fit the bill for 3 or 4 days in late December? 2) will take any recommendations on lodging, eating, drinking etc! …

Traveling to brussels Me and my s.o are heading to Europe for a quick trip next week. We will be seeing a concert at Forest Nationale and have an air bnb in ixelles. Does anyone have any recommendations on night life and food within those areas? submitted by /u/JelloLevel9382

Advice for Taiwan Trip Hi! This will be my first time traveling abroad independently—usually, my family handles the arrangements when we go on vacation, but this time it’ll be just me and my best friend. We’re heading to Taiwan to spend around two and a half weeks with my long-distance partner. I’ve looked into the flight details and customs forms, but I have a few qu…

Advice for mens deodorant which do not attract mosquitos (SEA) About to visit Cambodia and Thailand. I’ve read that fragrant deodorants attract mosquitoes and I’m fairly allergic to them. Of course I’ll try to cover up and use the local deet sprays. However in that weather I think I’ll definitely need deodorant. I’d prefer a roll on. Any recommendations? submitted by /u/IvanBoulevard

What Country has the highest % of natural beauty? As the title asks. What country in your experience has the highest percentage/ratio of beauty? Some have incredible highlights interspersed with miles of “meh”. Others have pockets of beauty surrounded by ugly. What are your favorites? Of the ones I’ve visited, I’ll vote for New Zealand and Australia. The overall ratio of beauty to otherwise wa…

Does planning your trip also stress you out? So I’ve gone on 2 solo trips 1 in Europe and 1 in Asia and I absolutely hate having a plan I usually plan the first 2 weeks then full send the rest and hope for the best. submitted by /u/thegodshaveeyes

Need advice on my itinerary for Malaysia Hi everyone! I’m going to Malaysia in December and started working on the itinerary but I have a feeling it might be too much maybe and I’m looking for someone who did a similar trip and could advise. 3 nights but 2 full days Kuala Lumpur (Batu Caves, Twin Towers, Little India, few markets and temples, maybe half a day trip to Selangor) would th…

How do you choose the right coffee brand in Asia? So I am a South American spending several months in Southeast Asia for work and I find myself consuming coffee regularly due to my demanding schedule. Despite the numerous options available, I’m struggling to find the right brand and variety that suit my taste. How do you choose the right coffee brand and variety to your liking when you’re in a …

Vienna State Opera Hello, I’ll be in Vienna December 21st-January 2nd and missed my chance to buy Nutcracker or Sleeping Beauty tickets! Are there any reputable resell sites I can keep an eye on and possibly purchase tickets from? submitted by /u/erroneousworm

Isit just me or is CDG the worst airport? Just flew back to the US from Zagreb with a change in planes from Croatia Airlines to Air France. Our boarding pass said Gate M-41. It dud not say which gate or terminal we were arriving nor which Terminal gate M-41 was located. Mind you, my wife and I are 65 and seasoned travelers and both can read French. No board with flights. No one to greet…

US -> Canada with almost-expired passport I have a trip (for leisure) booked to Toronto, 29 Nov to 2 Dec. My passport (US) expires on 22 Dec, this year. Yes, I am the idiot who didn’t think to check. IATA’s document checker tool says I’m fine and I don’t see anything on the IRCC website about a minimum validity length for an American passport on a tourist visit. Am I taking a risk in s…

Refused boarding on TAP flight departing LIS-LHR Refused boarding on TAP flight departing LIS-LHR On the 16 of October after checking my and my girlfriends bags, going thru customs no problem, we arrived at departing gate and got told we couldn’t board the flight because a suspicious item was found in my bag, I asked were to go to solve the situation and the TAP staff was rude even laughing ab…

Looking for things to do on drive from Tampa Florida to Dayton Ohio So my partner and I are driving from Tampa to Dayton between Saturday and Tuesday and are looking for interesting places to stop all the way. We are both climbers so we are stopping by Chattanooga along the way but we will most likely be stopping in Lexington and Atlanta along the way. Any suggestions would be awesome submitted by /u/Des…

Small but perfectly formed – what’s your favourite regional airport? Cork (ORK) Ireland for me. Well thought out design, Less than 5 minute security queue, good duty free shop and a nice bar/lounge. Also, super friendly and enthusiastic staff. I use this as my benchmark and often find many other regional airports fall short of getting these basics right. I also highly rate Grand Junction (GJT), Bristol (BRS) and …

What has been your experience with microchipping your pet due to the new pet travel CDC guidelines? My family wants to drive to Canada from the US for the holidays (maybe) but my dog doesn’t have a microchip. I know that pets need one to re-enter the US but before I schedule an appointment at the vet I would like to know if your pet had to get revaccinated with the rabies vaccine. Canada is considered a low-risk country for rabies and the guid…

Is it a good time to travel to Cairo in mid/late January? Me and my partner want to make a trip (5-7 days) somewhere around mid January and we were considering Cairo 🇪🇬. However, just looking up on the net showed some travel advisories (particularly from the US) which suggested that it’s better to avoid travel to Egypt. I’m quite convinced it’s still okay but I would appreciate some insights on whether…

How is Aosta Valley in Italy? Hey, I heard that the Aosta Valley is a hidden gem and most italians don’t even vacation there. Have you guys been? Hows the skiing and hiking? For those not in the know, Mount Blanc is next to there. Its a region of Italy that speaks French and Italian. Specifically, I want to know if it is a good place to buy a vacation house! Seems like you c…

Costa Rica Travel: SJO to Santa Teresa Heading to Santa Teresa this winter. Looking to take the quick flight (SJO > Cobano) instead of driving, this time. I travel with a 7’4″ triple board bag. When I called Sansa or Greenway, it sounded like they both limit you to a 7′ bag. How hardcore are they about this? Are they going to turn me away when I show up? Will I have the option of unp…