What country did you find was difficult to plan a trip around? For me it was India. The online visa process was annoying to do when I applied. Site was just glitchy. And I remembered having to upload files that the website had troubles reading. Also had difficulties buying certain train tickets (such as Marudhar Express) in advanced. Think it was not possible for foreigners so had to find local to book for …

Has online check-in lost all meaning? It used to be this secret weapon that lets you strut past the check-in queue straight to “baggage drop”, but these days it seems more like the airlines require you to do the online check-in but you still have to wait in line with all the other guys and the line doesn’t seem to move faster as well. What was accomplished? submitted by /u/ts…

Travelling From UK to Southeast Asia, Looking For Long Trip Insurance. Hello Everyone, My Girlfriend and I are taking a trip around Southeast Asia in November, we are planning to travel for around 4/5months, we currently are looking for travel insurance that would cover long trips, we been looking online for few options but I thought it would be worth asking around some travel communities, we are travelling from UK…

booking.com SCAM – please be careful! I have an upcoming trip to Japan with my boyfriend in October with all our accomodation booked. I received a message today in the booking.com app in the property tab. Basically, it showed up as a completely normal message within the booking.com app itself that appeared to be sent to me by the property directly. It was a long winded message with …

Is travel insurance necessary if your domestic medical plan already covers it? I’ve seen a lot of posts here necessitate travel insurance, but too many dont differentiate between medical travel insurance and those without medical coverage. I realize this is bundled for the majority of them. At the end of the day, this question is answered by one’s risk tolerance. But realistically, if health is already covered, then the ot…

I’m after clothing advice We’re going to Switzerland in the 2nd half of October. Going to Zermatt, Gornegrat and the other mountains by train. I would like to know if we should being snow jackets or would regular puffer jackets or thermals would do. Thank you submitted by /u/Cool_Soil720

Switzerland is something else. submitted by /u/omarny

Why was I allowed to go in Italy without a Visa when I needed one? So this is a little confusing, I’m from Tunisia and I need a visa to go into Italy or any schengen country. However, when I was traveling to the US I had a long layover in rome 24 hours +, and instead of going to the transit area I messed up and when through border control, there he looked at my passport stamped it and after walking for 2 minute…

Is there anywhere in the world you wouldn’t mind visiting for a few days but the effort or cost prevents you from ever actually going there? Like if you could teleport there instantly for a few days, you would do it. I guess this would preclude dangerous places like Somolia or the top of Mount Everest where being there itself would be dangerous and you might not survive just being there. For me, it would be the Kerguelen Archipelago. It seems like an interesting remote place with penguins and out of this world geological vibes kinda like Iceland. Then you lo…

Walking by Dogs for TSA I’ve been on 70+ flights in the US in my life. The last 3 flights (all in the last month) I’ve had the same experience with TSA which I’ve never had before. I was made to stand in line next to someone and walk ~30 feet past a security dog 2 at a time. I also didn’t have to take out my laptop or take off my shoes. I cannot remember experiencing a…

Post Travel high comedown I recently backpacked 14 days around Europe; this was my longest international trip to date and the comedown from the travel high is hitting at new levels. I just feel so bored in the monotonous routine of daily life. I got so used to being always on the go and receiving the stimulus of adventure and newness and now I feel a bit restless, like I…

Is travel to Ecuador safe? My spouse and I have a birding trip to Ecuador planned for a few months from now. We wouldn’t be with a group but a single guide, going between several small hotels. I’m reading more about safety issues. Cancelling now might mean we’d lose a fair amount of money for the trip but if it’s not safe, I don’t want to risk it. I’d appreciate input and…

A few days in Munich This month my wife and I visited München for a couple of days. I have to say, I’ve read quite a bit of good things about the city and was really impressed. It gave us the impression of a young, vibrant city. I really liked the buildings and the fact that most of them, at least around Marienplatz, had small statues either on the front or at the c…

People who enjoyed India, where did you go? I see India as a common mention on questions regarding worst or dirtiest places to visit. However, it is a large country with a lot of diversity I suspect. For those who have visited, what cities did you enjoy? submitted by /u/SecretCartoonist3

eDreams… again Grandfather passed, so booked flights at fairly short notice to fly US to UK for the funeral, an internal flight in the UK to visit friends while I was there, then a return US to UK flight. After submitting the booking, got a confirmation from easyJet for the internal flight immediately, but the two transatlantic flights stayed “pending”. This i…

28 Days in Europe with a Personal Size 28L Backpack Hello Everyone! I just completed a monthlong trip to Europe with a personal size bag only! I wanted to share some things that made this trip possible! I did 28 days with a 28l backpack that met Norse, EasyJet, and RyanAir requirements. On this trip, I went from the Netherlands (Utrecht and Amsterdam) to France (Paris and Versailles), Italy (Veni…

cancelled flight compensation- airline and travel insurance? i had flights cancelled from uk to eu, and am able to claim compensation via the airline. my travel insurance says i’m able to claim for cancelled flights too. does anyone know if you can claim from both or if it’s one or the other? thanks 🙂 edit: british airways LHR & LCY-DUB, several flight numbers, 6-9 june 2023 submitted by /u/nicebt…

Athens and Thessaloniki Greece – July 2023 submitted by /u/VoyagingTeacher

How many days in Rome? Hoping to travel to Rome this January for a family holiday. How many days, ideally, would you suggest that we stay for? (We obviously want to see the popular landmarks like the Colosseum, Pantheon, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Palatine Hill etc.) Your recommendations of where to stay? Edit; I cannot eat Gluten, how hard will this be in Rome?? Are t…

really enjoyed Naples, Amalfi, Pompeii and Palermo. There’s no going wrong in Italy. submitted by /u/nategreat87