Most unique countries to visit after traveling around? Being an American I’ve seen many highlights of the US, and because is so huge you get to see so many impressive landscapes — the national parks, beaches, Olympic Peninsula, Utah, etc. I’ve also traveled in Europe and Southeast Asia pretty thoroughly, so I’ve seen highlights of respective landscapes/sights — mountains of Dolomites, La Sagrada i…

Bus or Plane from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City? Hi, Y’all Next month, the wife and I will be traveling to SE Asia. We are doing a tour through Exoticca and have a choice to take a coach from PNH and SGN. The coach trip is at least 5 hours and the flight time is about 50 minute, so figure 2.5-3 hours door to door. We are both okay with 5 hours on a bus, although that is nearing our threshold …

Still made misconnected flight, but bags have not. Today, I flew from Warsaw to Amsterdam via Frankfurt with Lufthansa. My flight from Warsaw to Frankfurt got delayed a bit. When I arrived at Frankfurt, there was no gate available. We were bussed to some far-away place, that took really long. When I got off the bus, I had about 15 minutes to catch my next flight. My Lufthansa app said the flight…

Is there an ethical place to meet elephants? Places like Thailand and India feature plenty of opportunities to meet or ride on elephants, but it can be difficult to know how well the animals are being cared for. Have you ever come across places where they are treated well, and by paying money to meet some you won’t be paying animal abusers? submitted by /u/flyingcircusdog …

Where to relax in Southern France? Hey, Girlfriend and I are celebrating an anniversary in Southern France. We are just after a few days of relaxing, plenty of swimming in various coves or beaches, and not too much glitz and glam. Anyone got any favourite little towns or villages in Southern France where we won’t be completely overrun by crowds? Cheers submitted by /u/Are…

Flying at 400lbs – am I just screwed for using the bathroom? I’m 5’8″ and weigh just under 400lbs and I have a 4 1/2 hour flight each way. I have booked first class, so I’m not worried about the 20″ seats (I’ll fit with an extender) but what I am worried about is the teeny tiny bathroom. My last flight was when I was about 375, and I JUST barely fit into the bathroom. However, the planes I am flying on ha…

Long trip to Africa Hi everyone, My friend and I are wanting to plan a fun trip to celebrate some big life changes. We are both big lovers of travel and been to various countries in all continents except for Africa. Therefore, we would love to see and experience the beauty that it has to offer. A list of countries we are considering based on cuisines, history, cul…

How to fly my Newfoundland (130lbs) internationally I have a 130lb Newfoundland, who is amazing, but I need to get her to Europe and I am having a hard time finding information online. I am hoping someone has moved across the ocean and took their large dog with them. I don’t want to put her in cargo and I’m not sure if that is even an option anymore. Help! submitted by /u/thats_real_butter…

What are the worst scams you’ve come across while travelling? I’ve heard a few but the only one that I’ve experienced is the CD scam where some person attempts to give you a CD and tell you it’s their music. Then they try and get money from you. Most of the time the CD is just badly recorded music. submitted by /u/cherryjam123

Do you find that the country or city you’re in affects your mood and enthusiasm for travel? I wondered this today. I was in Country X for almost three weeks. There were some things about it I liked (mostly the food), but found myself bored, unmotivated, and even a little depressed. Whenever I was out I just felt like I was in this haze of boredom and disinteresf. It was hard for me to even leave my hotel room some days. I flew to Count…

How accurate really is the phrase, “If you can travel in India, you can travel anywhere in the world?” While I have been to India, and am aware of the challenges it can pose to many travelers, my experience has admittedly been more on “easy mode”, since I have always traveled there with family (and my dad and his side of the family are from India). So when I hear, “If you can travel in India, you can travel anywhere in the world”, it puts those c…

Scenic views around Llyn Nantlle Uchaf, north Wales. August 2023 From a walk around the lake in August 2023 submitted by /u/Novel_Surround_2895

Saint Lucia Anyone super familiar with the climate? We are going in a few days (31st through 5th) and the weather calls for rain every day. Curious if it’s typical to only have a brief rain and then it’s over with — or if we should reschedule (we do have trip insurance) to a week with a sunnier forecast. Thanks! submitted by /u/juxtaposed44 …

Should I pre-book Egypt vacation or rely on hotels for tours? My wife and I are planning a trip to Egypt in early November for about 8-10 days. We’re experienced travelers, but feel like this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip and we’re not afraid to splurge a bit. We’re thinking about Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, and maybe even Petra. Does anyone have experience with the pre-booked / all-inclusive (no airfare) trips fr…

Travelling is overwhelming I’m currently on my first ever trip from Australia to Europe for a month, doing a few different countries. Some hostels and some airbnbs but mainly hostels. I couldn’t be more home sick, I’m exhausted, I hate hostels, I feel dirty, my social battery is drained, and I desperately need my own space and my bed. Now I’m so over it I just want to go…

Where to celebrate new year in Egypt? Hi folks. I will likely land in Cairo at 10pm on 31/12. Is it possible to arrive at Giza for the fireworks before the new year? I think it’s very unlikely, but in such a case, where would be the best place in Cairo to celebrate new year? ​ Sorry, I just realized the title says Egypt instead of Cairo! submitted by /u/anbeegod

ESTA I forgot that I visited Cuba I’m going to visit New York in October and already got my ESTA approved. However, I answered that I have not been in Cuba after 2011, but I forgot that I had a layover in Cuba in 2017. Because I wanted to get out from the airport, I have the exit and entry stamps (both from the same day as it was only a layover) of Cuba in my passport. Should I …

Visiting Japan in November but Mom worried about Fukushima water release Wasn’t allowed to post this in r/japantravel. My mom bombards me with posts about Fukushima almost daily. She is now asking me to change flights. Is there any links or facts I can give her to calm down? submitted by /u/valuendiscipline

Quitting my job and taking a break to travel I am a 30F looking to quit my job and taking a break to travel. I work a high paying job and have no debts/kids and I am currently renting. I have realized that the career I am in is not for me (zero work-life balance, lots of overtime, with the reward of good work being more work) and am looking for a change. I have no idea what the next step i…

Thailand a place of Wonder Everything about Thailand cannot be described in one reddit. The two short weeks I spent in the Kingdom can only be described as a “marvelous wonder” at every turn. My heart yearns to return to the Kingdom. To be mesmerised by its beauty, overcome by its vastness and to be enthralled by its people. submitted by /u/CannibalNative679