HELP! I need to access my checked luggage. I’m flying with Cathay Pacific from Delhi to Melbourne with a 4.5 hour stopover in Hong Kong (I’m an Aussie expat from Dubai). I forgot to take out my meds from my checked luggage and put it in my carry on. Would Cathay Pacific allow me to access the suitcase whilst in transit? Has anyone had any experience with this, I did try and contact the …

4 weeks of Campervan travel in New Zealand I just came back from a 4 week campervan trip to New Zealand and wow, what an amazing trip! The landscapes were just remarkable and it was just so empty compared to my european home country, just so vast distances with absolutely nothing! We hired the campervan from Christchurch to Auckland, as there was arelocation deal going on. The van itself…

🇨🇱 Looking for one-day trips to nature in Chile Hey people, my wife and I are going to spend the entire November in Chile 🇨🇱 as our honeymoon vacation. We decided for Chile primarily because of its nature and diversity. Normally, we’d spend most of the time somewhere in the mountains with the backpacks. However, my wife got pregnant, which is awesome but that limits us to only smaller one-day…

Construction and closures in Lauterbrunnen valley Switzerland Somebody posted recently about the construction in Murren and some people were ripping on the guy for it. They actually are doing a lot of construction here to handle the growth and popularity of the area. Also, for anyone coming here for the next couple of months, the train from Grutschalp is closed. This is creating a bit of a bottle neck on …

Airports with transit tours I’ve flown to Incheon Airport (ICN) and had long 10+ hour layovers. I was able to avail the free transit tours and they took us to Gyeongbokgung, Myeongdong, Hongdae and the FIFA Stadium. I heard Dubai and Singapore have transit tours as well (not sure if they’re free tho) Can y’all suggest more airports that offer transit tours (free if possibl…

China Eastern or Air France? Hi! What would you choose beetwen China Eastern and Air France for a direct flight from Shanghai to Paris? – Passenger only speaks Chinese – Same price Thank you! submitted by /u/hermannstrasse

Vaccination roulette for Kenya Hi all, I’m going to Nairobi for work for a week in 3 weeks and I’ve been to Boots (UK) for whatever vaccine cocktail I needed. My 2 other colleagues went to a pharmacist and got given a fairly different one… I didn’t get the yellow fever or malaria (they did) and a different Hep than them! What’s going on here 😅 submitted by /u/calcina…

For people who traveled a lot then had kids, do you still travel as much? Curious how / if having kids have impacted people who travel a lot. I’m sure the arms get heavier and there’s more to pack, but is traveling with a kid that difficult? submitted by /u/thehouseofai

Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Hokkaido, Japan – a spectacular “hell valley” submitted by /u/sonderewander

Finding a job after long-term travel? Hi, I just finished a working holiday (not work in my field), and also traveling for an extended period (almost 1.5 years in total). For those who have traveled for long-term, how long did it take you to find a job? Any advice? How did you explain to the hiring mangers about the gap? Did they receive it well or negatively? Did you list it on…

Be nice. So, my husband and I were traveling through Hungary some time ago. We had to chance trains in Budapest, and had the opportunity to buy some pizza slices before the next train. The young women behind the counter were nice (as nice as you can be, when you’re about 20 yo and selling fast-food in a tiny place at the station) and we communicated with…

My friend didn’t save money/prepare properly for our planned vacation. Anyone had a similar situation? Been friends for over 10 yrs (30f). She asked me about 5 mo. ago if I wanted to go with her and her bf to Las Vegas to see a concert since it fell on my birthday. To be completely honest, I wish the bf wasn’t coming, but I do get along with him and I haven’t traveled in so long since I caregive full time for my dad. Thought it would still be a f…

Mongolia, October 2023 submitted by /u/rhysspuffs1

Travelling South America during rain season So I am in Colombia now at a language school learning Spanish. My plan in around 6 weeks time was to go the Leticia and begin my travels by land there, going by cargo boats through the jungle, buses, taking lifts with people and aim to get down to the very bottom of South America this way. Along the way do hikes and all of the other cool outdoor…

Unusual Airport Behaviour I was in Dublin airport recently taking a flight to the US. I passed through security, and pre-clearance, and was waiting at my gate in the terminal. While down at the gate, I noticed a man in full running gear (tshirt, shorts, runners), running laps up and down the full length of the terminal passing in between passenger’s and their luggage whi…

What is your favorite physical currency of any country you’ve visited? I just got my exchange for Costa Rican colones and I love the colors and material. I’m curious what peoples’ favorite physical currencies are. submitted by /u/Rafaeliki

Where to go for second trip to Eastern Europe? This past summer, we went to Eastern Europe for five weeks. We visited Hungary, Albania, Montenegro, Croatia and Slovenia. We liked it so much that we want to return, but not to the same locations. We are thinking of Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia. We have even thought of starting in Vienna, going back to Budapest for a couple of nights, then goi…

For those who don’t have/use a travel credit card, how do you go about making purchases during your trip? Do you use your credit card and just accept the foreign transaction fee? Do you estimate how much you need and bring cash (obviously abiding by the amount limit for your designation)? Or bring your debit and withdraw from an ATM at your destination’s airport? Need hacks 🙏🏼 submitted by /u/tiledbathroom

Suggestions for a six-day trip to Croatia in March Hello, I am planning to visit Croatia for six days this March with a friend. We will be spending around 3-4 hours each day writing, then saving time for walks, food, and sightseeing. We are considering visiting two cities in Croatia, but we could stay in one city and do day trips or take a flight within the country. We are middle-aged women and …

During Transit: Passport Storage Techniques? I’m a pretty seasoned traveler, however I do not really have the mechanics of dealing with “storing” my passport/ID very gracefully/smoothly while in transit. Questions: – do you use a money belt / holster (and/or hidden bra thing if you wear a bra)? if you use one or more of the above, do you go to the bathroom after you get through security a…