Paris or Portugal? Which would you choose? My wife and I are going to do a week in one of these places in early January. My wife has been to Paris but I have not. She was obviously very impressed by it and is happily willing to visit again. We would also go to Normandy and Omaha Beach while there as I am a bit of a history buff. Feeling bad that she would have to do a trip she’s already…

I feel overwhelmed by how much there is to see Maybe it’s because I’ve played too many video games but I have a completionist attitude towards travelling where I feel uncomfortable unless I see everything there is to see in the place I’m travelling to. I feel like there’s too much new stuff to see in the world to ever want to come back to the same place. For example I spent 10 days in Singap…

Venice or Florence, Italy? Hi! My husband and I traveling to Italy this September and will have 2 days to spend in either Venice or Florence. We are already spending the rest of our trip in Rome and the Amalfi Coast and would like to fit a 3rd city in. We are debating between Venice and Florence. Here are our pros and cons. Would love your advice and recommendation on whi…

Spent 4 days in Mexico City and it’s truly its own world. I spent an extended weekend in Mexico City and it was impressive. It’s really not what I expected at all, I suppose. It feels like 5 cities that have been stitched into one; the remnants of Aztec civilization, the historic Spanish city center built atop Tenochtitlan, the wealthy neighborhoods like Roma Norte are without a doubt the greenest urba…

Mindelo, Cabo Verde Africa Often referred to as Cape Verde, this is a beautiful country off the northwest coast of Africa. It is comprised of a group of 10 volcanic islands. submitted by /u/wethenorthballer

Couple looking for Secluded Getaway To Read in Peace I hope this is the right place for this. If not please remove. My wife and I are looking for recommendations for a secluded place to get some reading done. The next book in our favorite book series (Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson) is coming out on December 7, 2024. We have two young children but have secured childcare for the 4-5 days…

Do you go cheap for hotels on vacation? Planning a trip to San Francisco and for 5 nights there is a hotel I can stay at for a total of $500. It has 4.0 stars on Google with 500 ratings. It’s a 3-star hotel and then there is a $826 hotel with 4.0 stars but 2.1k reviews and it’s also 3 stars. I’m just wondering if you think to go for a nicer hotel on vacation or cheaper so you could do…

Quit Job and Traveled for 3 months (SE Asia) Wife and I (early 30s) both quit our jobs and took our backpacks through 8 countries: Vietnam Thailand Cambodia Malaysia Singapore Indonesia Philippines Japan Breakdown of our favorite things: Country: Vietnam City: Pai (Thailand) Food: Thai (pad thai & tom yum soup) Breakfast: Phở People: Cambodians Adventure: Cabyoneering in Kawasan Falls (…

Longest flight you’ve taken for the shortest trip? I work in the aviation industry so last-minute long weekend trips occur often. However, I’m yet to go to Europe and I’m thinking about doing it next week for four days. What’s the longest flight you’ve taken for a 4-day trip? The nice thing is our flights are redeye to Europe, so I could sleep on the plane. submitted by /u/Miss_yyc

Quick City Trip During Layover in Boston? We have a 5 hour 25 minute layover in Boston ahead of an international flight that leaves at 4:10 pm. Assuming our incoming flight arrives punctually, do we have enough time to use public transport to see the Boston Common? According to Google Maps, it would take 25 minutes via SL1 to get there. Our bags would be checked and the flight is on a T…

US flight collapsible hiking poles in carry on Hello. I know that this is a grey zone and there is no clear answer to this. I just wonder if anybody had experience (positive or negative) bringing hiking poles to the international flight from the US in their carry-on luggage? submitted by /u/deshi_mi

what do I bring back as gifts for my boyfriend’s family from Vietnam? I’m Vietnamese-American and I’m visiting Vietnam for the first time currently. My boyfriend back home in the states is also Vietnamese, and I want to bring back some stuff for his parents. I asked if they wanted anything, they said no so I would avoid the hassle but I still want to be thoughtful and get some “girlfriend points.” I’m thinking mai…

when another country feels like home Hey guys, i’m australian and i’ve been living in Italy for 3 months, specifically Rome and Florence. I fly back to Melbourne on the weekend, im feeling very strange about it. The past 3 months I haven’t missed Australia, have barely thought about life back at ‘home’ because i feel like i belong here in Italy. It’s a strange feeling, like im supp…

Trips to Singapore has been amazing so far ! I have been a frequent traveler to Singapore and have numerous friends who study in NUS, NTU. Some of these people even comepleted their high school in Hwa Chong, St. Andrew or CJC. I traveled to Singapore multiple times while being a teenager. During these trips, I met tons of new people, tried various types of food, and built lots of memories …

12 days in Senegal Visited Senegal for 12 days as the second stop on a 4 month trip to Africa. We wanted to visit a West African country before heading to Southern Africa. We stayed in Dakar, Mbour and Saint Louis. We really liked Dakar and all of its chaos, didn’t care for Mbour, and generally enjoyed Saint Louis. Knowing a small amount of French felt necessary, …

Luggage Postal – China > Bali Hi all, Travelling China and SEA fairly soon before heading to Aus, I’ve got a fair bit of luggage for Australia that isn’t needed for China or SEA so I’m just wondering if anyone knows of luggage forwarding services in Xi’an that can ship my suitcase to Bali (where I have a friend with a fixed address)? Any help or suggestions greatly appreciat…

What are some “intimate” ways of seeing New York? I had a layover of 12 hours last year and just loved walking around Manhattan (Greenwich village). I loved exploring the Chelsea market and the little cafes/pizza places etc. What are some other ways to just absorb that new york vibe? I was searching this sub and apparently biking from battery park to upper west is another great way of seeing Ne…

2 weeks travelling South India with my Dad Hi everyone, I’m planning 2 weeks of travel around South India in mid-October (28yo from Ireland). Looking for a blend of scenery & hiking in nature; and varied history, architecture and authentic Indian cuisine experiences (to the extent we can handle the spices) in the cities. We’ll likely do a mix of hostels/hotels, and trains/buses/private h…

Best way to share full resolution photos with group after travel? Wondering what everyone else does? Everyone takes so many cool photos on trips but direct messaging them in a group chat kills the quality. How do you all share photos with a group of friends after travel? submitted by /u/Commander259

£10,000 budget. Travelling for a year Hi everyone, I’m 24M from the UK with £10,000 saved up, planning to travel. I’m considering Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, but I’m also interested in Southeast Asia (though I wouldn’t work there). I know my budget won’t last forever, so I plan to find work while abroad. My background includes: Basic engineering qualifications Maintenance fi…