Going overseas on a gap year Hi, I currently have 6 months left of my unexpected gap year and want to solo travel overseas. I am 19, from NZ, and am open to most opportunities at this point as long as they are safe and budget friendly. I am not completely sure where to start. Does anyone have any trustworthy websites/companies to go through for gap year programs/ volunteeri…

Best time of the year to go to Southern Germany and Austria I’m planning my next trip to Bavaria, the alps, and Austria. I’m curious when the best time to go is. I’ve heard winter is great and that there are a lot of Christmas markets going on. But I also like having better weather and would be ok going in the spring or summer. I’d like to do a combination of sightseeing, relaxing and seeing some of the…

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Who do you book your hotels through? Are you loyal to a specific site? Do you prefer to book directly? submitted by /u/gone-4-now

Help with Vietnam visa (urgent) I am studying abroad in Vietnam with my United States university, not a Vietnamese university, and on my visa (that has already been approved) I mistakenly selected study instead of travel as my purpose of entry. Will I be denied at entrance because I do not have a Vietnamese university granting me entrance? I am still studying through my entire…

Gap year to travel the world at 27 year old – too late? Due to some personal circumstances I will graduate uni at the age of 26, almost 27. I’m already worried about finding a good job in a competitive field. But my biggest dream is taking a gap year to travel the world, ideally after uni. That means I’ll apply for jobs at the age of 28 meaning I’ll be way older than my competitors. Would it be a goo…

Traveling with a minor who is not my child. What documents are needed? Hi everyone! I will soon be going on a trip to Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy with several friends and two chaperones who aren’t our parents. However, one of my friends is 17, so legally a minor. We are planning on getting them a letter from their parents with consent, but we have a couple questions. For more information, we are traveling…

What American candy to take to East Africa? Hi, I’ll be heading back to Tanzania/Zanzibar in December. I know it’ll be very hot and humid so I don’t want to take chocolate, anything else they might not have there that people would like? I took skittles last time, but found out they could get them there. Thanks, appreciate any recommendations! submitted by /u/monarow

Can anyone help me understand travel insurance? I’m booking a 10-day trip to Africa next year. It’s the most expensive trip I’ve booked to-date — so I most definitely need travel insurance. I want to ensure I’m appropriately covered but don’t want to be over insured…. Below are the benefits/upgrades I’m unsure. What say you reddit? Would you include them in your travel insurance policy? Th…

Seeking Recommendations: 5-Star Hotels in Barcelona with Ideal City-Center Locations Heading to Barcelona soon and looking for recommendations! I’m seeking a 5-star hotel that’s centrally located, making it easy to stroll around and explore the city’s main attractions. The hotel has to be in good center location so easy to walk to most of the main attractions . Any suggestions for hotels? Thanks in advance for your help! sub…

Are there any airports in Rhode Island or south Mass that offers direct flights to Sanford Orlando Me and my mom are planing on going to Orlando for my birthday and are staying with her best friend. However, she hates Orlando International and prefers Sanford because it’s way less of a headache. My mom usually goes up to NH to fly down but I’ll be going straight from school so my dad would have to drive down to providence then up to NH. We’d …

Is a week too long in Northern Greece without a car Hello! I’m planning a holiday for early September and I’ve been recommended Thessaloniki and Kastoria with a day trip to Meteora. But I’m unsure how long to spend on the area, would a week be too long or is this a good amount of time to explore the two cities? Are there any other places people would recommend that are accessible via public tr…

Sleep on the Plane Hello, I have an overnight flight coming up in a couple of months and I want to achieve the impossible and sleep on the plane. Does anyone have advice on the best over the counter sleeping pills for this and what else I could do. I am going to be in economy. thank you. submitted by /u/witchofgreed2018

Let’s talk about hype So, I recently came back from a two week trip to Italy and wanted to share my experience. I think it’s gonna be an unpopular opinion, but curious to hear from the community if anyone else felt the same way or I am the odd one. Here goes: i found the food to be below average. I am someone who eats flavours (indian, asian, middle eastern) and i …

Afternoon in Austria on way to Slovenia? My family will be driving from Ortisei Italy to our stay in Bled Slovenia. We thought it’d be fun to take a route through Austria, just to check another country off the list 🙂 Anyone have any recommendations for/against, and if for, a town to visit for lunch? Ideally, we wouldn’t be adding more than an hour to our drive. Thanks! submitted …

Can anyone think of once a year events that require travel for most people? Similar to how on the 4th of July of car get launched off this cliff in Alaska hell yeah or the cheese hill race in england? https://preview.redd.it/cr049vkzsrad1.jpg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c8d404109179050a2dce3b23eb13fa4d7c66e5b I’d love to look into them more if anyone can drop a link or even a name submitted by /u/Proof_A…

Budapest Evenings I am going to Budapest for a conference in September. The conference will run all day, leaving me just one free day pre-conference and evenings for sightseeing. Any advice on how to best make use of this time and what I can do (safely) in the evening? I’m thinking of doing a bike tour on my free day. submitted by /u/hyperpensive …

Thoughts on this very high level itinerary for Switzerland? Would you change anything about how the days are allocated? I decided to go straight to Bern because I always feel the worst on the first day, so I’d rather save the nicer spots when I am better adjusted to the timezone (I live in the US). Plan (Aug 31th to Sep 8th) Sat — Arrive at Zurich airport, go to Bern (Bern base) Sun — Visit Zermat if wea…

Tips, Advice, Anecdotes, Beware’s for Canada Hello folks, I’m planning a trip to Canada in August with my girlfriend and am looking for an itinerary that has worked well for others. Our plan is to fly into Vancouver and rent a motorhome for the first week. We intend to stay in Banff for 3-4 days before heading to Toronto and Ottawa, where we hope to visit Niagara Falls. We would love to in…

Where do Americans experience high prices abroad? Hello, I would like to inquire about your experiences with traveling abroad and encountering high prices. Recently, the value of the US dollar has increased significantly, leading to a surge in American citizens traveling internationally and enjoying their experiences. However, in contrast, Japanese citizens are reducing their overseas travel du…