Advice Needed – First Time Visiting the U.S. Hi everyone! My best friend and my brother will be visiting us in early August. They are both first time visiting the U.S. And we’ve got about 10 to 11 days exploring around California. Part of the plan will be a road trip from SF to LA via Highway 1. However, I’m torn between including Yosemite National Park in our itinerary or opting for the …

I want to visit Tokyo but I’m super intimidated to So I live in the US and I’ve never left the country, only language I know is English. I’ve always wanted to visit Tokyo there’s just something about that city that is so intriguing to me and it’s been a place I’ve wanted to visit. I don’t have anyone who would want to travel there with me either. It intimidates me because since I’ve never left t…

Porto & Lisbon restaurant recommendations My wife and I are riding bicycles from Porto to Lisbon starting next week! So excited. We have one night in both Porto and Lisbon and would love to hear recommendations for great restaurants that represent the best of the area that are not too expensive. (~30 Euros per entree max). My wife is not that into seafood, so please keep that in mind. I…

Transit visa for Sri Lankan passport holders Hello, this is my first time travelling to Sri Lanka back alone without my parents. I have booked Cathay Pacific from Canada to Colombo where I have a transit in Hong Kong . I am confused as do I need a transit visa to enter Hong Kong? Please guide me on this… submitted by /u/Perfect_Bed_9556

Flight Transaction Voided Nightmare! Hi, everyone. I am hoping someone else had my same issue so I know what my next step should be, I have not given up yet! I purchased United flights via Booking.com (I know now I should not have done that) within 2 hours I had to cancel the tickets. I called Booking.com and they told me to call United directly as it was a non refundable ticket bu…

Please help with my Italy Itinerary Please Review 10 Day Italy Trip Itinerary First time to Europe – for Anniversary Trip We love sight seeing and getting to be apart of a different cultures vibe. Looking for something totally different than the US. Wed May 8: Fly into Rome from US Thurs May 9: Rome Fri May 10: Rome Saturday May 11: Rome Sunday May 12: Travel Train from Rome to F…

So excited that I’m going back to India, but… Why is the eVisa so ridiculously difficult? I’ve scoured my emails and third-party hotel sites and can’t find or remember any of the hotels that I stayed in during 2007. Why the heck do they even care! Kind internet hive mind, please tell me what to put for ‘previous hotel’ as I know the evisa helpline won’t help/ answer. submitted by …

Beware of UTO Vacations – scam! I just wanted to post to warn others that UTO Vacations are scammers. I paid for a trip to China upfront. $1158 not including the additional amount I paid them to help me secure a visa. I found the deal through travelzoo and since I trusted travelzoo I felt safe booking the deal. I had scheduled the trip for spring break 2023and a few weeks befo…

Made a mistake of providing wrong passport information for entering China. What’s the worst that could happen? Hello. I have two passports. First, I purchased the flight for entering into China using the USA passport information for identification. I have the valid tourist visa for China on the USA passport. Then, I purchased another flight from China to Korea using the Korean passport information for identification. Only after purchasing the ticket, I s…

Is Valparaiso Chile safe for a solo trip? I´m (38F) travelling to Santiago soon, and considering going on a day trip by myself (bus from Santiago, uber to tourist attractions and walk there). Now, people keep mentioning safety, so I am a bit concerned. Note that I live in Brazil, and I am used to walk around cities such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo (so stuff like “not wear anything o…

Is there a good way to go about asking for a passport stamp? I just came from a country where it was all facial recognition and you just slide your passport onto the glass and you’re set. I know it’s so little but it’s fun to look at your passport stamps from all the places you have been it. submitted by /u/SpaceWalker2050

As a dual citizen, can I visit North Korea? I have a valid American passport and a valid Belgian passport. I know I can’t go as “an American” , but can I just go with my Belgian passport? submitted by /u/EmergencyMonk69

Motor Biking Through Europe (Cheap Bike Options?) I’m planning a 3 month long trip to Europe (From the U.S.) where I’ll just be traveling around on a motor bike. The best quote I’ve been able to find is around 1500 a month for a European rental. Do any of you know of alternative/cheaper options? Any help is appreciated. submitted by /u/sillyrin

England trip Hi guys, I am planning a trip to England this May. I loved the Cotswold on my last visit. I am planning on skipping cities. Someone suggested Cornwall. What are some of the other places you loved while traveling around England? submitted by /u/ekhogayehumaurtum

Activities on Oahu Hi everyone!! Sorry this is so specific, I’m looking for any suggestions for activities on Oahu!:) I’m visiting right now and have gone to plenty of beaches already, done a couple of hikes and don’t know how else to spend my time😅 cheaper activities is better, but please don’t hold back🙏 thanks!! submitted by /u/RileyGurliee

If you are considering Naples, please ignore most of Reddit, it is great I just wrapped up my first trip to Italy, where we stayed in central and southern Italy, including Naples. After doing a fair amount of research on various sites and Reddit, I was thinking about trying to avoid Naples and instead spend time in Sorrento. There were multiple reasons, but the core feedback people were giving was that Naples needed …

12 day itinerary Italy + Croatia: critiques or suggestions? I’m planning on visiting Italy and Croatia this summer for 13 days with my boyfriend. We don’t want to feel rushed but it’s getting hard to figure out how much we can reasonably fit in / what to cut out. As far as interests go, pretty run of the mill. Interested in the history and culture, really like architecture and looking forward to the cuis…

What’s your favourite of the very famous cities? Cities like New York, Paris, Tokyo, etc. Idk what the lower bar for very famous is, you can decide that. submitted by /u/Pastapalads

Tips for the Peruvian Amazon? This July I’m taking two weeks off of work and finally heading down to the Amazon. I plan on starting in Yurimaguas and taking the slow boat to Iquitos for a few days. From Iquitos leaving the next 9 days open or so but would love to find something that’s a bit more adventurous that going to a luxury hostel. Something like a multiday trek/campin…

Vietnam & Philippines, mid Aug – mid Oct. Weather wise, where to start? Hey, I’m planning to go on a two month trip to Vietnam and Philippines. Unfortunately, I can only go between mid August and mid October. I know the weather is not ideal, but this is the only time I have. Where should I start my trip, to win the best weather conditions I can? I’m planning on 3-4 weeks in the Philippines and the rest of the time f…