Met a local guy in Botswana one year ago, now asking for money Hi guys! One year ago I did a roadtrip between Botswana, Zimbawe and Zambia with a group of friends. During a (long) stop at the border with Botswana, I met a guy which was the local guide of a tour operator and we had a really nice talk, so we exchanged numbers to keep in touch. Over the last 12 months, he wrote me every 4/5 weeks asking how I …

Arriving at Incheon without any cash I’m on a ten day tourist visa to Korea and have all bookings in place. I have an Indian passport. Is it a good idea to travel without any cash, hoping to withdraw from an atm after I land. Some countries are tough on Indian travelers and sometimes ask to see a set amount of usd in currency notes before boarding/ at immigration. Korean Won is no…

Did I mess up my Visa application? I applied for a Kenyan evisa and one of the questions was about the issuing authority. I had no idea what this was but when I googled I found it was Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. But I just noticed on my passport that the issuing authority is just listed as Mississauga. Does anyone know if this is going to be problem? submitt…

I’m a US citizen stuck in Canada with no passport Stupid me lost my passport on my road trip across the western provinces of Canada. I’m driving back in my New Jersey registered truck and have a valid driver’s license and photos of my lost passport and birth certificate. Basically I’m wondering will I be able to get back to the states with no passport or do I need to get an expedited passport f…

Does a departure ticket from the airport of a neighboring country suffice as a return ticket, if I plan to cross the border by foot or taxi? We’ve all heard stories of someone being denied entry to a country because he/she bought a one-way ticket, and the general consensus is that you should always have a flex return ticket on hand while passing immigration, and change the dates of that ticket to the day of your departure when you have decided on it. Now my question is, was anyone ab…

Advice for Traveling with Friends… My husband and I have started traveling with long time friends. We are all 60-70 years old. Our second planned trip is coming up and we’ve hit a couple of bumps in planning – so I am reaching out – thanks in advance. When you travel regularly with other people do you have ‘Game Rules’ per se for planning the trip? Choosing where to go for examp…

Tajikistan is another world submitted by /u/olo72

Edinburgh: What To Do/See/Eat? I’m heading to Edinburgh for an academic conference in two weeks and I’ll have an extra day and a half to kill at the end because it was substantially cheaper to fly back a day later. I’ve never been to Edinburgh before, and I’d love some suggestions for how to occupy myself — namely which parts of the city to explore. Specific tourist attractio…

“Duration of stay” question, kind of freaking out. I’m visiting my friend in Korea. I have an invitation letter and all that jazz. However, in her invitation letter to me she states I will be staying in KR/need a visa from Nov 1st – Nov 9th. I leave my country on the 1st, and land in Korea at around 6AM on the 2nd. So wouldn’t the dates have to be Nov 2nd – Nov 9th? I’m a bit anxious about this,…

Athens for 6 days in late October and wanted to get suggestions on: Itinerary We were looking at staying in Athens at least 3, maybe 4 days before taking day trips. Does this sound ok? Day trips suggestions welcome. Accommodations With only six days, should we get a hotel for the entire duration in Athens or look at some other region/area also if we spend some time elsewhere? Suggestions on mid-range places welc…

Hotels in Europe are getting ridiculously expensive! Anyone notice this trend? Seems like everything, that’s not total dump, is 200€+/night, mostly without breakfast! It’s getting crazy out there. London particularly is the worst. Amsterdam is not much better. Wanted to spend a couple of nights in Paris in December and it will cost a fortune. I have to book a solo weekend in Edinburgh in late Octo…

FRA to Koln train – how much time to allow from flight landing to train departure? Hello, I need to get from FRA airport to Koln Hbf in December. I have the DB Navigator app and notice the price of tickets skyrocket when trying to buy them last minute. Buying a flex ticket in advance is still 85+ euro, so I think I will chance it and buy a timed ticket for ~ 18 euro. How much time should I allow from exiting the plane to gett…

Passport damage Hi all – would you think the passport is too damaged to renew? The barcode and everything works just fine. I was able to use it to travel out of the country as recently as 2021. Thank you!!! https://preview.redd.it/t9s1qxtkatqb1.jpg?width=1044&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=67932fdf241f3fca8d1c90bc65efcfb60c7cac95 submitted by /u/the_soy_face_gu…

Would it be worth travelling 16 hours for 1 day event? I have upcoming work event abroad, it’s in Turin however getting there will take me at least 8 hours each way (if there are no delays). I personally don’t see the point in travelling that much for a single day in turin as I will essentially be travelling the same amout of time I would be awake in Turin. Don’t know if I being a pesmisstic miserab…

What area to stay in Singapore? Visiting Singapore in early November, will be traveling with the family (spouse and young children). Will be there for only 3 days. What part of the City, would you recommend we stay. We would like to see most of the attractions like the Zoo/Botanical gardens, museums, etc. and try different foods (Chinese/Indian etc.) As I understand it, Sentos…

Inexpensive/reliable travel options for getting around England? Hey everyone, I’m looking to do a trip around Southern England this January. I’m looking to visit people in London, Cambridge, Cheltenham, and Colchester. As an American, I’m not sure what good travel options are there for getting around the country? Any recommendations? I’m looking for ways to travel in England between these places. I already …

Bangkok and Chiang Mai – less “obvious” things to do and see? My wife and I (mid 30s, from UK) are heading to Thailand for the first time in about a month. First time in SEA, although have travelled quite extensively (previous two long-distance trips have been India and Argentina, and our last trip away was to Kosovo). For Thailand we are hoping to find a balance between new experiences in a different cult…

Recommendations on Compression socks for long flights Exactly as the title states. Im overwhelmed with options and would love to hear real life feedback about reviews on products that redditors fly with! Thanks everyone! submitted by /u/alexseiji

Need some advice for Belgium specifically. I will be in Brussels on November 11 (Armistice Day) which I am given to understand is a Holiday. I would like to know whether the public transportation will be functioning normally or will it have reduced timings etc. submitted by /u/_babanirala_

Advice for a week in Marseille Hi! I’m a 24 year old Argentinian guy, and I’m going to Marseille for a one-week academic stay. Most days I’ll be in the lab in the University, but the last weekend in october will be work free. What would you say it’s worth visiting or doing? I’m really into museums, theater and culture, and, of course, science. Also, I’ve heard the city is no…