Traveling to Japan, would like any advice! Hi everyone! I’m going to Japan for the first time this month. What are some things/advice would you recommend for a first time trip? As the trip nears I am getting some anxiety since this is my first solo trip and even though I’ve been reading up on things I should know/do, I’m still so nervous! I’m staying in Tokyo for 1 week, don’t really hav…

Well-being retreats I would like to treat myself to a well-being retreat in a paradise-like location with all sorts of mind and body treatments. I have a couple of friends who did so in Thailand. They had a good experience and came out from them feeling fresh and restored. I am looking through my different options and I am having a hard time deciding where to go, b…

Another passenger “mistakenly” took my checked back and destroyed it, what to do? *checked bag lol As titled, I’ve been traveling abroad and upon my arrival at baggage claim abroad I couldnt find my luggage anywhere. Filed missing bag report to the airline, who was incredibly unresponsive until when I escalated it 1 week later. They soon got back to me and said an old lady

Problem: CapitalOne VentureX in Japan Hi everyone. Just got off frustrating call with CapitalOne and seeking guidance. I’m in Japan on an international iPhone esim card. Tried to make an online purchase of theater tickets. CapitalOne flagged it for verification through the browser. But they send SMS verification codes which I can’t receive through an esim card. Consequently: I trie…

A place in California in November for a solo female whose last trip was just not it Fairly experienced solo traveler at this point, this will be my 8th trip. Just got back from two separate trips away and ran into so many logistical problems (flights delayed and canceled, unexpected costs) and a resurgence in my depression and anxiety. I have loved solo traveling up until this point, but these last two trips had me in tears. I …

Currently in Croatia (Plitvice) but where to go next? Hey everyone, I am kind of on my first solo trip. I’ve already done some weeks here and there for work purpose a few years ago but it is not the same as there were some goals linked to it. I live in Paris, France and felt like I didn’t get enough Nature / Holidays this summer so I’ve looked for somewhere to enjoy some more. My idea was basically…

Singapore Airport Layover I have a 5:30pm to 7am(14 hours) layover in Singapore airport – is that enough time to leave the airport, stay at a hotel close by and come back for my flight to Bangkok? submitted by /u/bby1931

I haven’t traveled before. I have a ticket from USA to NZ and want to make sure I have everything I need to travel I have a valid passport, drivers license, NZeta, a place to stay set up in NZ, and a decent amount of savings. Will I be ok to travel, or am I missing anything? submitted by /u/The_Hammer_Hammons

Yellow Fewer vaccine Hello, Im currently in Peru and will travel to Argentine and then Colombia in two months before going back to Europe. I have not had the yellow fewer vaccine and therefore am wondering if that would be a problem. I have heard someone say that they can check that during entry (!) in the country. I really don’t know whats true or not.. submitt…

How to get to Tuvalu? Hi fellow travellers! My wife and I want to go to Tuvalu for our honeymoon. We booked our flights to Fiji, from where we wanted to fly to Tuvalu for a few days. Now the airline changed their flights. Our flight to Fiji are on March 21, our flight back is on March 28. We wanted to visit Tuvalu from Saturday – Tuesday. Due to the changes of the ai…

Is my passport damaged? I’m worried about being denied as my father tried to rip my passport in half Basically I have a flight in 3 weeks going to the Philippines and I’m really worried I’m going to get denied boarding or entering due to how my passport looks, parts of the laminate is slightly bent and the pages are a bit creased but none of the writing is faded except the cover and none of the pages have any tears. I tried a chip scanning app …

My recent trip to Georgia. Loved the scenery and natural beauty here We stayed in Tbilisi with days trips out to Mtskheta and Signagi submitted by /u/SqaueEarthConspiracy

Do I need to declare inherited/gifted goods at airport customs? My partner’s mother recently suddenly passed away, and while she unfortunately didn’t write a will she told the husband that she wished to give me (x) goods next time I could see her in person. It was difficult to meet up as we live in different countries. The husband has since given me (x) goods to take back with me to my home country. Specifi…

Would you rather transfer through Heathrow or CGD? I thought Heathrow was the worst airport ever – then I went through CDG. I have to regularly travel a route which involves a layover in one of these airports. Or Amsterdam. Seems pretty conclusive; will deal with Heathrow’s obsession with limiting liquids and multi step transfer journeys. submitted by /u/SensitiveGrape9034

eSim options Hi – traveling for the next ~4 months to the below countries and having a hard time finding an eSim provider that has generally positive reviews. I need to always be able to access Google Maps, some type of language translator, and ideally be able to depend on the eSim to serve as a hotspot if I’m in a tough spot with work. Based on where I’m t…

Is an all inclusive resort best option for my scenario? We: middle aged couple, kids 10, 14; based in Nor-Cal.. We both have high stress jobs, and the last decade just flew by fast. We don’t take a lot of vacations – looking back, all I can remember is – one cruise, a few trips to likes of Disneyland and Universal in LA. When: 7 days over thanksgiving this year. Location is not important, but quality…

Europe in January Im going to Europe in Jan 2024, I need some advice. Are there any countries I should avoid – Ive heard some countries will go dark early and will be too cold to even enjoy. I am not scared of the cold, I live in CO mountains, but I dont want to go to a country that no one will be active in, especially in the hostels I also was wondering if pl…

Lufthansa or Turkish airlines? I am travelling to Portugal from India and the two cheapest flight options for me are for Turkish airlines (flying through Istanbul) or Lufthansa (flying through Munich). I have been seeing several issues posted online with Lufthansa and the Munich airport in regards to luggage loses due to staff shortages. But some people who have travelled wi…

Could I do a 4 day trip to NYC for $600 So my buddies wanting me to go to NYC with him we’ll split everything of course. I was wondering if it’s possible for two 19 year olds to go have a good trip to new your for $600-$700. Were just trying to go travel and get some experiences while we’re still young college kids. Also the flight for me is around $175 so that leaves me with $425-$52…

Where do you keep all your travel items and trinkets you collected on your travels? Things like magnets, money, postcards, boarding passes, museum tickets, maps, small things people gave you, etc Do you toss it or keep it? submitted by /u/shockedpikachu123