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[ { "content": "I have a flight orginating on Delta and connecting via code share Air France (AF) at JFK. The return flight orginates with AF in Rome. I am finding the specifications for allowed carry-ons on Air France to be extremely difficult. I have no problem with the size requirements. The combined weight of the hand bag and personal item is limited to 12kg or 26.4 lb total. My empty hand carry weighs 7 LBs amoung the lightest I can find .... and my personal item empty weighs 2.4 lbs. In total 35% taken with just the bags themselves. What is the secret / solution? \nWould AF impose those restrictions in the middle of the intinerary - connecting in JFK? Is Air France strict at FCO/ Rome airport checkin? Thanks.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I have a flight orginating on Delta and connecting via code share Air France (AF) at JFK. The return flight orginates with AF in Rome. I am finding the specifications for allowed carry-ons on Air France to be extremely difficult. I have no problem with the size requirements. The combined weight of the hand bag and personal item is limited to 12kg or 26.4 lb total. My empty hand carry weighs 7 LBs amoung the lightest I can find .... and my personal item empty weighs 2.4 lbs. In total 35% taken with just the bags themselves. What is the secret / solution? \nWould AF impose those restrictions in the middle of the intinerary - connecting in JFK? Is Air France strict at FCO/ Rome airport checkin? Thanks.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I was supposed to transit from Paris (CDG) to Amsterdam (AMS), and I only had an hour to catch my next flight. But a long line in the immigration made me miss my flight, and none of the staff were understanding. I was asked to just rebook my flight, and the option I got was scheduled 8hrs later (at least they didn't charge me anything extra).\n\nWhat are my rights here? Am I eligible for some refund, or should I just give a scathing feedback and call it a night?\n\nEdit: Flight KL1228, departing on 09-11-2023 0930h from CDG to AMS", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"You got a free rescheduled flight? I think that's the best outcome. You can write a complaint with the airport authority for having slow immigration.\", \"It is a lesson for you, never book a flight with less than 2 hours between flights, specially with immigration. It didn't cost you much, just time...\", \"Seriously? Why would the airline owe you a refund due to a long immigration line which they have less than zero control over? Sounds to me like the airline staff \\\\*were\\\\* understanding, and they moved you to what was likely the next flight with availability. Presuming your connection was at AMS (It's not clear from your description if it was AMS or CDG) then 1 hour would \\\\*normally\\\\* be enough to make it through immigration and get to your next flight, but it's a short enough connection that it's always a risk. If you need something close to a guarantee that you'll make your connection, you need to book a longer layover. That's on you.\", \"Why would the airline give you a refund and why would they deserve scathing feedback? It isn't them that controls immigration lines.\", 'You sound like a novice flyer, and while you’re absolutely not entitled to anything in this situation unfortunately, just consider it a learning opportunity. CDG is always a crapshoot. I’ve been in a 3 hour Schengen exit line there when there were literally only two agents working for the entire terminal. I’ve also been through and to my connection in under 30 minutes. I always err on the side of long layovers and spend whatever extras time I have in one of the lounges.', \"I'm not sure you have any rights in this scenario\", '**Notice:** Are you asking about compensation, reimbursements, or refunds for delays and cancellations? You **must follow Rule 4** and include the **cities, airports, flight numbers, airlines**, and **dates of travel**.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I was supposed to transit from Paris (CDG) to Amsterdam (AMS), and I only had an hour to catch my next flight. But a long line in the immigration made me miss my flight, and none of the staff were understanding. I was asked to just rebook my flight, and the option I got was scheduled 8hrs later (at least they didn't charge me anything extra).\n\nWhat are my rights here? Am I eligible for some refund, or should I just give a scathing feedback and call it a night?\n\nEdit: Flight KL1228, departing on 09-11-2023 0930h from CDG to AMS", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It’s the same thing as people who pay for specific seats, only for the airline to shuffle things around and assign new seats at the gate. Sometimes people don’t make smart choices, sure, but sometimes people try to do all the right things and still end up with an unlucky circumstance not really in their control.', \"I've done it, followed the ticket they sold me. No problems. I wouldn't be a huge obnoxious dick about it to someone who missed their connection.\", \"Yeah people going hard on OP for a connection the airline sold her that most people don't question. Totally agree that 1 hour Schengen to non Schengen connections at CDG are bonkers. I get that most people make the connection otherwise the airline wouldn't sell it, but it's a tough one and it should be a simple thing to get short connecting passengers through immigration with special handling if needed. We can be pompous bitches here sometimes. Me included\", 'But if the airline screws up their responsibility is to get the pax to their destination on the next flight... which they did.', \"I wouldn't expect compensation from the airline for a problem that isn't their fault either. The only thing obnoxious is their entitlement. All of this is covered in the conditions of carriage, which no one reads.\", 'They asked a question. Get over yourself.', 'I guess your username checks out. You need to get over a response.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "i have scattered coins from korea, japan, south america, and most of the currency exchanges dont switch them out. what do you guys usually do with them? \n\n​", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'I keep ‘em as souvenirs. On a lot of international flights they’ll actually do a collection of coins of any currency for charity. You’d think it would cost more to employ someone to sort them out then what they’re worth.', \"I keep one of each unique denomination or coin. One day will get them all cleaned and polished and just keep them in a nice decorative bowl in my work space. Right now they're just stored in a bag somewhere and added to.\", 'Get a glass coffee table, or just ta top glass for your regular coffee table, and put all the coins and paper bills there. It is a great conversation starter with anyone who will visit you, and you can always look at them as a great memory reminder.', 'keeping them for next trip to find out these were meanwhile discontinued.', 'I keep them for future trips.', \"When my nieces & nephews were younger, I'd give some to them. They thought those coins were so cool! The rest I just keep in a decorative box. The euros I keep separate because I'm there every few years so I know I'll be able to use them again. For the others once in awhile someone I know says they're going to some place I've been & I offer them some of the coins from that place. But I always like to keep a couple of coins from each place just because. If they're just clutter to you, you could probably post in a local group (FB Buy Nothing group, etc), and find someone who is going somewhere they'd be able to use them.\", 'I keep some as souvenirs. I keep some for my next visit. I give some away to coin collectors. Also, before I leave a country, I go to a local shop and try to spend my remaining coins.', \"I toss them in a pouch of my golf bag and use them as ball markers. It's nice to pull out a random coin each round and remember a past trip.\", 'I stick a magnet to the back of the and they go up with my other souvenirs (magnets) from my travels. Usually just the interesting ones.', 'I give them to kids as souvenirs.', 'Keep them as decoration or save for next trip', 'Spend or add to tip jars at the airport before I leave.', 'I heard of a company that will make a custom bracelet for you using the coins (they have to drill a hole or two in each coin in order to connect them, but it’s like a memory/catalog of your travels and seemed kinda cool. I forget the company’s name now though.', \"Throw them out. Don't like having useless junk.\", 'Trash', \"I keep them for my next trip if it's a significant amount - for example I used my euros from 2018 on my recent trip in 2023! If they're not significant I tend to give them to buskers who play music\", 'Often times I give them to my nieces as souvenirs from my trip. They have really liked them. Hopefully it will help (even just a little bit) to inspire them to travel when they’re adults.', 'I keep a few coins from each country I’ve visited as souvenirs.', 'Keep them in my “spy ziplock”. Sometimes I remember to take them back and reuse.', \"I like to hide them in random, unexpected places with that hope that someday someone will find them and be utterly baffled as to what they're doing there.\", \"Whenever I go somewhere new I'll get a lot of the smallest denomination available and just hand it out to strangers. The first time I went to Vietnam I came back with \\\\~300 1kVND notes, which is like $13, and would just hand them out. I did the same with like 200 20 agurot coins from Israel. My default is not tipping for food service unless it's exemplary, so a lot of times I'll leave foreign currency. I teach english in Vietnam at the moment and whenever my friends visit from the states I'll ask for a few rolls of pennies and then give them out to my students because they don't use coins here.\", 'I use my last coins and bills on a meal at the airport, pay the rest of the tab with credit card.', \"I leave coins on tables in airport lounges unless I think I'll be back soon. I do keep a little folio for paper currency from various countries, along with things like transit passes, etc, but coins tend to end up in the wrong slot and they're usually not worth the annoyance.\", 'I put them in a football shaped piggy bank where they will be until I pass.', 'Build a display', 'I give them to friends who I know will be going to that country.', 'The ones that are worth about a dollar or less, I throw in my pool cue case. Then when someone bugs me to bet money on a game, I bet one of the coins. I don\\'t lie about its value or anything, I just don\\'t really like \"gambling\" and the little coins tend to appease challengers more than just offering a dollar bet.', 'One flight coming home years ago, they passed out envelopes to collect foreign coins you didn’t need anymore, to donate to some children’s organization.', 'Look for a local charity that collects foreign currency \\nlike this one in Canada(https://cafh.ca/currency-for-kids/)', \"They're in a big bowl filled with foreign coins.\", 'I tend to keep one of each type as a souvenir and give the duplicates to kids. Most like having \"strange\" money to play with or collect.', 'Drop them in the church donation box', 'I spend as much of it as I can on my last day in a country and keep the rest as souvenirs.', 'My dad likes to collect them so I give them to him to keep.', 'The Welthungerhilfe (World Hunger Help) takes them as donations', 'I keep all of them in a bowl that’s on my coffee table. I try to bring home about 10 coins from each country (varying denominations).', 'I have them in a jar', 'We keep them in a frame with other trinkets to remind us of our trips.', 'Souvenirs kept in a jar', \"I keep one or two as a souvenir and then spend the rest of what's left at the airport in my way out. Grab some food and get rid of all your change, then pay the difference on your card.\", 'If I will go back someday to that country, I will keep the coins.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "i have scattered coins from korea, japan, south america, and most of the currency exchanges dont switch them out. what do you guys usually do with them? \n\n​", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So it was totally free to us and the full value of the donation went to our programmes.\", 'The bank already gets paid to do that. /shrug', 'I bought a small (like a cereal bowl size) bowl with lid on one of my trips. All spare change from other trips now gets put into said bowl. Every once and a while I will poke through it for the memories. Started on my own trips, now my kids chip in if they go somewhere with us. I used to let them play with the $ when they were small. Tea party cash it was called.', 'Cool idea! Just ordered magnets....', 'Same. Then I tell them they have to visit the country to spend them.', 'Next time perhaps throw them in a charity box at the airport, or give a service worker at the airport a small tip instead of tossing them in the bin :)', 'Cool to know, thanks for the info!', \"I'm sure the extra 5 cents will really do wonders for someone.\", \"Look at Mr Moneybags over here. I've been to a lot of airports in SE Asia where a couple of bucks would make a big difference to someone's day.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I'm currently in the USA - I have had some issues previously when I was traveling because of my last name especially at Homeland Security. I just want to go to a country I can return home from.\n\nWas debating Spain/Portugal - but was told because of it's proximity to the Middle East there would be issues on my return.\n\nAlso debating Greece, but is significantly more expensive (2k more).\n\nI thought about Korea/Japan - however, I'm vegetarian and would be booking through EF tours and worried about not having enough food options and flexibility with finding food.\n\n​\n\nNote: I am not outwardly Muslim (I don't dress conservatively/ wear the hijab - so I don't anticipate issues in the countries themselves, this is more about trying to get back into the USA without any hassle. I am a US citizen, however because of the rising Islamophobia in this country I am terrified).\n\n​\n\nEdit: Some of you are being really rude, which is incredibly horrible because I'm genuinely asking. I have personally had a lot of issues coming back in when travelling and have been searched, gotten the 4 S's, pulled aside before and after, had my bags torn apart etc. Things have died down in recent years, but I'm honestly just anxious and worried about it happening again, and wanted advice to see if there was anything I could do in my trip planning to prevent any questions being asked - because the last thing you want after a 14 hour flight is to be interrogated. \n\n​", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'> I am a US citizen CBP cannot refuse admission to a confirmed US citizen, no matter what your last name is. Which port of entry have you faced issues in the past at?', \"I'm pretty sure neither your final destination nor point of entry into the US affects whether DHS flags you.\", 'Do you have Global Entry? Might help ease some concerns', 'Greece is closer to the Middle East than Spain. And homeland security has to let you back in if you’re a us citizen', 'Proximity of Spain and Portugal to the Middle East? There are like 25 countries in between, have you ever looked at a map?', 'You have a US Passport. The only reason they won’t let you back in is if you act weird or say stupid things.', 'Have you considered Indonesia? It’s the largest Muslim country in the world and there is plenty to do and see. Pretty much everywhere outside of Bali is predominantly Muslim. And even though Bali is Hindu, there are still plenty of Muslims in Bali, plus tourists of all ethnic and religious backgrounds everywhere. I would think it’s pretty safe for you and there are many solo female travelers in Bali. Also much cheaper than the other countries you listed.', \"You could try Ireland. You shouldn't get any sort of hassle there and there is US pre-clearance in Dublin airport so at the very least any hassle you may get from US custom guards would be before your transatlantic flight and jetlag etc. Pro tip - bring a raincoat! 😬\", 'Come to the Balkans, it’s pretty safe for female solo travelers, Bosnia is a Muslim country actually but you’d be surrounded by other countries as well.', 'deleted', 'I visited Japan with my vegan friend this year. A lot of places we went had vegetarian monk’s meals as some Buddhist monks don’t eat meat. It got tiring after a while, but we could usually find a place to eat. So maybe you can look at countries with a lot of Buddhists?', 'You can totally make a vegetarian diet work in Japan!! I would highly recommend going there given your parameters.', \"You're a U.S. citizen not sure why the paranoia.\", \"No one cares! You'll be fine. You'll more likely to get grief for being a loud American than anything to do with your religion.\", \"I'm sorry that you have to consider this. Would the US State Department have advice for you?\", 'Most likely, you’ll be inspected most times— my sister in law lives in Australia and gets searched when she comes back home— she thinks that she has a mark in her file or something that gives an alert to search her when she goes back to Australia', 'OP ignore the haters - I’m sure they’re white and have never faced discrimination in their life. I a muslim female (not outwardly) and know exactly what you’re talking about. To the haters- stop diminishing other ppls lived experiences :)', \"Are you going to the countryside to meet old people or Catholic pilgrims or something? You're not going to see much Islamophobia in European cities. I did see an Afd gathering a few years ago, but it was comical, because only a dozen or less showed up, and they were swamped and surrounded by opposing protesters. Urban Europeans are pretty pro-Palestinian. You're more likely to face anti-semitism or anti-Israel feelings. Maybe stop watching Fox News or Al Jazeera for awhile. East Asia could be a nice place for you, because they are totally tuned out of these affairs. In continental East Asia, you won't have problems finding vegetarian food, but maybe halal food, if you need that. Maybe Singapore or one of those places is good for you.\", 'Portugal closed to the Middle East??? Have you look at the map?? 🗺️ please…… Portugal is a great choose! It’s very safe and the people are very nice. If you go to Porto, you have to eat a “francesinha”.', 'Any other country than a Muslim one', 'What time of year? Interested in Nordic countries? Iceland? Im going to Spain/Portugal in Feb/Mar and not worried about the issues in the area. Although I will exercise caution when visiting the Muslim and Jewish areas in some cities in Spain.', 'Singapore', \"Latin America (central + South) incl Mexico. And you won't stand out unless you use something that identifies you .\", 'Visit Maldives', 'How about Central/East Europe? Poland, Czech Republic or Romania? They are safe and there is a lot to see, not too expensive too.', 'OP - I normally travel to pakistan (family) and do get flagged at immigration. However I have a British passport so that helps. Which passport do you have? Also generally I’ve noticed they go easier on females vs males (though from your post im assuming your passport is from a flagged country). I’d recommend stick to a county that is considered ‘western’ by immigration. Europe, central/ South America, even east Asia is fine.', \"Get global entry. You dont have to interact with immigration for more than 15s. Pick bags, scan your face, walk out. That's it.\", 'Spain/Portugal is ages away from the Middle East? What are you talking about? Unless you mean North Africa? If you’re a US citizen you’ll be able to return to the US no matter where you go - they can’t refuse you entry…", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I'm currently in the USA - I have had some issues previously when I was traveling because of my last name especially at Homeland Security. I just want to go to a country I can return home from.\n\nWas debating Spain/Portugal - but was told because of it's proximity to the Middle East there would be issues on my return.\n\nAlso debating Greece, but is significantly more expensive (2k more).\n\nI thought about Korea/Japan - however, I'm vegetarian and would be booking through EF tours and worried about not having enough food options and flexibility with finding food.\n\n​\n\nNote: I am not outwardly Muslim (I don't dress conservatively/ wear the hijab - so I don't anticipate issues in the countries themselves, this is more about trying to get back into the USA without any hassle. I am a US citizen, however because of the rising Islamophobia in this country I am terrified).\n\n​\n\nEdit: Some of you are being really rude, which is incredibly horrible because I'm genuinely asking. I have personally had a lot of issues coming back in when travelling and have been searched, gotten the 4 S's, pulled aside before and after, had my bags torn apart etc. Things have died down in recent years, but I'm honestly just anxious and worried about it happening again, and wanted advice to see if there was anything I could do in my trip planning to prevent any questions being asked - because the last thing you want after a 14 hour flight is to be interrogated. \n\n​", "role": "user" }, { "content": "While I've never gotten it coming from Europe or non-Islamic Asian countries, I know people who have. So I'm not sure how to predict and control for that. My personal advice would be to choose a country based on your interests and then deal with the extra security if it happens. As irritating as it is, you're a US citizen - they can't deny you entry. Don't limit where you go because you're worried about this, unpleasant though it is. Edit: Definitely look into a redress number!! Hope that helps you avoid future issues.\", 'My daughter was searching going to Seattle— she shares her name with someone else— first name is the same.', 'My guy you are literally saying some of the dumbest shit ever all over this thread. Your post history is funny as well.', 'It’s common. They’ve even searched non-Muslim British Indians visiting the States, on suspicion of being Muslim, and lying. And if you’re actually muslim visiting the States, then good luck. You’ll need it. It’s kinda nuts.', \"Not 100% sure, but I think it's based off of name. I got used to it in the middle because it was a constant thing that happened whenever I traveled since I was about 7 years old, but stopped in the last 5ish years (but part of me wonders if that was because ATL airport is relaxed, or because I was coming back from London/Italy etc)\", 'I\\'m not sure why some people have so much trouble believing Muslims get \"randomly selected\" for searches constantly. And people who \"look Muslim\", Indian people, Sikhs, etc.', 'SRK is one of the most paid actors in the movie industry (In Bollywood he is the richest actor) His networth is around $750 million dollars he was checked and was detained at the Newark Airport in New Jersey for nearly two hours because of his last name.', 'I think it’s ‘head in the sands’ approach. And media demonisation. It was the same attitude when Jews were being targeted in Nazi Germany. No one wants to believe it’s true.', 'Unreal. Also look at My Name is Khan. Great movie and makes the similar point.', 'Great point. \"It can\\'t be that bad\"'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I’m planning a family vacation to Spain and heard all about why I should avoid the big discount travel sites, like Expedia. I was going to purchase my flight direct from United and saw they offer a United Vacations packages. They were slightly higher priced than Expedia (about $300/pp) but I thought it was worth it if I was booking direct through the airline. However I just googled for reviews and I’m seeing they are just as bad as the discount sites? Is that true? If so, are there any online travel sites that have good customer service and are trustworthy?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Honestly the thing that has always been fool proof for me was doing everything myself. Book the flights directly, book the tours, book the transport. Make my own itinerary. Not gonna lie, it’s a lot of work but I have planned many long, packed, international trips this way and have had basically zero issues.', 'United Vacations is NOT United Airlines! They license the brand \"United\" and the logo, but they are a completely different company.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I’m planning a family vacation to Spain and heard all about why I should avoid the big discount travel sites, like Expedia. I was going to purchase my flight direct from United and saw they offer a United Vacations packages. They were slightly higher priced than Expedia (about $300/pp) but I thought it was worth it if I was booking direct through the airline. However I just googled for reviews and I’m seeing they are just as bad as the discount sites? Is that true? If so, are there any online travel sites that have good customer service and are trustworthy?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If it is a boutique/non-chain hotel, I often look them up on Expedia and call them saying \" I found this price on Expedia, but would rather book through you guys at this price\"', 'This is literally United booking you hotels through a third party like Expedia and taking some of the profit', 'If you’re based in the US and have a Costco membership look for deals on the costco travel website. Great travel bundles, and the hotels are typically 4+ stars without the 4+ star price point.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Going to be doing a day-trip in Iguazu flying from and back to Buenos Aires same day. Should arrive 8:30am and fly back around 4:05pm (so should probably be back around an hour early). \n\n\nThat gives me 6 hours or so to play with, I could maybe add two hours if I pick an earlier flight to IGR but can't leave any later. Most of the tours seem to be way longer or don't serve the airport directly and not super in the mood of walking 12km anyways.\n\nSo wanted to see the following:\n\n1) Do we have only time for one side? \n2) Which side should we do if we only have time for one? \n3) We will be starting and returning to the Argentine side, so is the Brazilian one even possible with customs? Have Canadian passports so no visa issues \n4) Is doing a boat tour worth it? \n5) Is there any side or area that will definitely have capybaras?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'The 2 sides offer something very different. When we went, we spent 2 days there to avoid missing out incase of delays. Argentine side was our highlight as the trails are fantastic and gets you so close to the falls. I think you need atleast 4 hours to comfortably see 3 out of the 4 main trails.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Going to be doing a day-trip in Iguazu flying from and back to Buenos Aires same day. Should arrive 8:30am and fly back around 4:05pm (so should probably be back around an hour early). \n\n\nThat gives me 6 hours or so to play with, I could maybe add two hours if I pick an earlier flight to IGR but can't leave any later. Most of the tours seem to be way longer or don't serve the airport directly and not super in the mood of walking 12km anyways.\n\nSo wanted to see the following:\n\n1) Do we have only time for one side? \n2) Which side should we do if we only have time for one? \n3) We will be starting and returning to the Argentine side, so is the Brazilian one even possible with customs? Have Canadian passports so no visa issues \n4) Is doing a boat tour worth it? \n5) Is there any side or area that will definitely have capybaras?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "https://iguazufalls.com/news/iguazu-falls-national-park-reopens-to-the-public-as-floodwaters-recede/'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "So my husband and I were graciously gifted tix for flights arriving in Amsterdam and leaving from London this coming January. We can only take a week off but will have two weekends included. My husband and I have already been to Amsterdam and London, and we tend to prefer quaint villages. Paris is a must since he’s never been. \n\nAny advice or suggestions would be very much appreciated. I know this itinerary might be a bit ambitious. \n\n- Day 1: leave U.S. \n- Day 2: arrive in Amsterdam; train to Colmar\n- Day 3: Colmar; day trip to Lucerne\n- Day 4: Explore Colmar, possibly Eguishem\n- Day 5: Leave Colmar; train to Paris\n- Day 6: Paris\n- Day 7: Paris\n- Day 8: train to London\n- Day 9: London\n- Day 10: Leave London, go home", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Go to Rotterdam Bruges, Cologne, etc Instead of wasting time on train to Colmar and Lucerne and back. It’s not Texas', \"Just go to Paris, and then do a couple of days in London at the end. Also, maybe you can change the flight to go to/from Paris instead if you've both been to Amsterdam and London and don't actually want to spend time there?\", 'Have you seen how long the train from Amsterdam to Colmar takes? I would stop off somewhere between Amsterdam and Paris instead (Bruges would be much less of a detour).", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "So my husband and I were graciously gifted tix for flights arriving in Amsterdam and leaving from London this coming January. We can only take a week off but will have two weekends included. My husband and I have already been to Amsterdam and London, and we tend to prefer quaint villages. Paris is a must since he’s never been. \n\nAny advice or suggestions would be very much appreciated. I know this itinerary might be a bit ambitious. \n\n- Day 1: leave U.S. \n- Day 2: arrive in Amsterdam; train to Colmar\n- Day 3: Colmar; day trip to Lucerne\n- Day 4: Explore Colmar, possibly Eguishem\n- Day 5: Leave Colmar; train to Paris\n- Day 6: Paris\n- Day 7: Paris\n- Day 8: train to London\n- Day 9: London\n- Day 10: Leave London, go home", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You may also enjoy our topic: **England off the tourist trail(https://redd.it/8ya2wx)** *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*', 'I didn’t see the big alps in Lucern. Need to go further in to Lauterbrunnen.', 'There is absolutely no way you are making that day trip to Lucerne, also Amsterdam to Colmar in a single day requires several transfers and possibly having to go through Paris.', 'My initial plan was to book flights coming in and out of Paris, but the gift was for a specific airline that is only operating in London and Amsterdam in Europe during that time.', \"Colmar to Lucerne is just over 2 hours which isn't terrible, assuming you didn't just spend 7 hours the previous day on trains, and however long flying the day before that.\", 'I see, so this is hard as you have only a week and need to be in 3 big cities (Amsterdam, London, Paris). Travelling in between of them will take time as well - trains are fast but it takes time to get to the station, be there early, then travel from the station on arrival. I would probably skip Colmar and Lucerne and focus on those 3 places - you will be exhausted otherwise and spend a lot of time on trains. Do a village trip another time.', 'Yea I forgot that there were the fast TERs to Basel. I checked the schedule and their flight must land by 11am (and be on board the train by 12:30-1) if they hope to make the trip from Amsterdam to Colmar in a single day, either via Paris or the Ruhr region.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I’m heading to Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives for ~3 weeks next week and would be grateful for input from the community on how to dress / what to bring I might not be thinking about. I’m a frequent int’l traveler so have the basics like universal converters, battery packs, etc., but, from an accessories standpoint, wondering if there’s anything else I should be considering\n\nWith that, I’m a big guy who struggles in heat. My initial thought is to bring plenty of white tee shirts and basketball / athletic shorts to stay as cool and dry as possible, so want to also be as pragmatic as possible from a body heat perspective while being respectful towards cultures (i.e., not accidentally committing any fashion faux pas. \n\nWould sincerely appreciate any advice from the community!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Linen is your friend', 'Look up “city name walking tour” on YouTube then see how the locals dress to get an idea of what’s normal for locals. Otherwise, generally clothes made with moisture-wicking sports fabric. These also tend to be quick-drying when you wash them so it’s a win win. If you need to be dressier, a golf polo shirt looks nice, paired with golf pants. But don’t dress up more than the locals if you don’t want to stand out.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I’m heading to Cambodia, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives for ~3 weeks next week and would be grateful for input from the community on how to dress / what to bring I might not be thinking about. I’m a frequent int’l traveler so have the basics like universal converters, battery packs, etc., but, from an accessories standpoint, wondering if there’s anything else I should be considering\n\nWith that, I’m a big guy who struggles in heat. My initial thought is to bring plenty of white tee shirts and basketball / athletic shorts to stay as cool and dry as possible, so want to also be as pragmatic as possible from a body heat perspective while being respectful towards cultures (i.e., not accidentally committing any fashion faux pas. \n\nWould sincerely appreciate any advice from the community!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Maybe 1 pair of chinos for the flight.\", 'There’s lots of comfy stretchy shorts out there that look nice and casual, much better than basketball shorts. But there’s really no real reason to wear anything nicer than shorts/tshirt unless you’re going to nice restaurants or clubbing. Covering knees and shoulders is usually a good idea for temples. Also white gets way too dirty way too fast in countries like these, I avoid white like the plague.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi guys, im packing my bags now and I have two skincare products that have pump attachments and I don’t know how to prevent them from spilling or leaking. What’s the best way of traveling with these types of products? Unfortunately I cannot open them to transfer to another bottle.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi guys, im packing my bags now and I have two skincare products that have pump attachments and I don’t know how to prevent them from spilling or leaking. What’s the best way of traveling with these types of products? Unfortunately I cannot open them to transfer to another bottle.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": " As the post I made before, I would like to know from someone who has travelled with Air Dolomiti and took a violin in a cabin case (like BAM hightech cabin, Rapsody Compact cabin, GEWA space bag or similar), as hand luggage, if you had any problems with the crew/staff of the air company, concerning the size of the case. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"It's clearly explained on their website.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": " As the post I made before, I would like to know from someone who has travelled with Air Dolomiti and took a violin in a cabin case (like BAM hightech cabin, Rapsody Compact cabin, GEWA space bag or similar), as hand luggage, if you had any problems with the crew/staff of the air company, concerning the size of the case. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In any case good luck no matter what you decide. Happy travels.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello, folks! \nAsking for help regarding where to travel for 5-7 days! We're a family of 6 (2 adults in their late 50s, 1 adult 40s, 2 adults 20s and 1 teen) and we're deciding which country to visit this winter (December 2023). \n\nOur interests include: exploring main attractions, visiting cultural/historical places, eating good food, enjoying natural sights (mostly gardens, scenic views/landscapes), taking pictures, relaxing activities.\n\nWe're not quite fans of beaches, and we were hoping for a place where transportation isn't a hassle (especially for the late 50s adults who might get tired), but we're looking forward to maybe visiting a few temples! :) We're hoping to find nice accommodations, good food, and manifesting a chill trip :) \n\nWe've visited Hong Kong and Singapore already, and we want to explore South East/East Asia :) We've narrowed it down to Thailand (Maybe Bangkok only) or Taiwan (Taipei and neighboring areas), where would you guys recommend? \n\nAny feedback will be much appreciated. Thank you so much! ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Taiwan is probably better. Amazing food. Mountains all around. Relatively easy transport and lots of unique sights all much closer and easier to reach than in Thailand. Especially if your in Taipei.', 'Well your interests basically describe Taiwan! And the public transportation is great. Although I’d be kinda surprised if kids in their 20’s and teens wouldn’t have more fun in Thailand.', \"Bangkok and chill trip don't really go together I would say. It's a very busy (and hot) city. Great temples though. I haven't been to Taiwan so can't comment much on that - only that it will be colder there and that's less tiring.\", 'Have you looked into Chiang Mai?', 'I like Bangkok, but 5-7 days is probably too much - at the end, you might be struggling a bit for new things to do. Bangkok is a bit inherently hectic - it only has a couple routes for public transportation, and traffic can be silly. Using Grab to get taxis is super easy, however The ease of public transportation in Taiwan is absurd - the EasyCard system works all over. Taiwan has a way more modernized rail system, including some high speed rail, compared to Thailand.', \"> exploring main attractions, visiting cultural/historical places, eating good food, ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello, folks! \nAsking for help regarding where to travel for 5-7 days! We're a family of 6 (2 adults in their late 50s, 1 adult 40s, 2 adults 20s and 1 teen) and we're deciding which country to visit this winter (December 2023). \n\nOur interests include: exploring main attractions, visiting cultural/historical places, eating good food, enjoying natural sights (mostly gardens, scenic views/landscapes), taking pictures, relaxing activities.\n\nWe're not quite fans of beaches, and we were hoping for a place where transportation isn't a hassle (especially for the late 50s adults who might get tired), but we're looking forward to maybe visiting a few temples! :) We're hoping to find nice accommodations, good food, and manifesting a chill trip :) \n\nWe've visited Hong Kong and Singapore already, and we want to explore South East/East Asia :) We've narrowed it down to Thailand (Maybe Bangkok only) or Taiwan (Taipei and neighboring areas), where would you guys recommend? \n\nAny feedback will be much appreciated. Thank you so much! ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "> We've visited Hong Kong and Singapore already, and we want to explore South East/East Asia Both..?\", \"Honest question: can Taiwan really compete with Thailand for temples? Taiwan's never really been on my radar screen, but this post (and others on this sub) is piquing my interest.\", \"Thailand is about 10x bigger than Taiwan, but only has 2x more temples than Taiwan. Also, Thailand is mostly about Buddhism while Taiwan has a more diverse religion belief. So I'd probably say yes. But Taiwan definitely doesn't have as many big temples as in Thailand.\", 'Taiwan is more about interesting local, neighborhood temples. There’s lots of them.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi\n\nI will be off work from 21 Dec to 03 Jan. What would be the best days for a leave and return flight if I wanted to be gone about a week? \nBy best days, I mean the least crowded flight (or any other criteria that you can think of \nI was thinking of leaving Christmas Day and returning News Years day. I plan to fly Delta. \n\n\nIt's been well over a decade since I'f flown anywhere so I don't know if this is a good plan. \n\n\nIf this is not the proper forum for this quesiton, please point me in the right direction. \n\n\nThanks", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"Sure, flying Christmas Day will likely be less crowded. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi\n\nI will be off work from 21 Dec to 03 Jan. What would be the best days for a leave and return flight if I wanted to be gone about a week? \nBy best days, I mean the least crowded flight (or any other criteria that you can think of \nI was thinking of leaving Christmas Day and returning News Years day. I plan to fly Delta. \n\n\nIt's been well over a decade since I'f flown anywhere so I don't know if this is a good plan. \n\n\nIf this is not the proper forum for this quesiton, please point me in the right direction. \n\n\nThanks", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If not then the week between the two.Before Christmas Day and after January 2nd are usually more popular and more expensive.\", 'Enter your dates into Google flights. It shows you the amounts on each date. Choose accordingly. If I was not clear, YouTube a video or Tik tok. You will find videos on finding cheap flights. Good luck. Go travel and see the world.', 'Thank you. good advice', 'Awesome. thanks', 'Thanks. not looking for cheapest. Looking for the least crowded/busy days.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Me and a couple of friends want to travel in February to the North of Norway (to see the Northern Lights). We have about 1 week, and are traveling on a budget (we are students). We also would like to avoid renting a car, but would be okay with renting for a day or two if necessary. We're mostly interested in hiking, sightseeing, and maybe a little bit of skiing (but not a must)! I've looked at Bodø Trondheim, and Tromsø as some options, and like the idea of visiting smaller islands as well. What would be a good, accessible route for 6 or 7 days during the winter - especially around Bodø and Trondheim?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Me and a couple of friends want to travel in February to the North of Norway (to see the Northern Lights). We have about 1 week, and are traveling on a budget (we are students). We also would like to avoid renting a car, but would be okay with renting for a day or two if necessary. We're mostly interested in hiking, sightseeing, and maybe a little bit of skiing (but not a must)! I've looked at Bodø Trondheim, and Tromsø as some options, and like the idea of visiting smaller islands as well. What would be a good, accessible route for 6 or 7 days during the winter - especially around Bodø and Trondheim?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Americans looking to get out of the country for the first time since Thailand in 2017. \n\nWould like to do some skiing in the alps in January. Seems like the base of the trip idea is fly into Munich and rent a car and drive to Innsbruck for skiing. Very much open to train, just need to do more research on options. \n\nI figure we’ll have 7 days not including Flight Days. \n\nI figure we don’t want to stay in Innsbruck the whole time. Do you recommend 1-2 more ski towns between Innsbruck and somewhere in Switzerland before circling back to Munich?\n\nWe are so used to driving in the US that we forget how close everything is in Europe. \n\nObviously we need to do our research on what paper work, tolls etc we need to be prepared for when crossing borders. \n\nThere’s also the risk of weather in the winter in the alps. But basically don’t drive on a snow day or blizzard and figured we’d be fine. We’ve driven in towns in mountains before with way worse winter road maintenance capabilities than I assume the Alps have. \n\nIf I’m missing something obvious, I’d love to hear critique/warnings. And obviously suggestions.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Last month we rented a car in Munich and popped down to Salzburg for a couple of days, then over to Innsbruck for a day. Next went over to Liechtenstein for a day before Interlaken for 2 days with side trips to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Spent 2 days in Zermatt before taking the car train through the Alps to Milan and eventually flying home. We had my elderly parents with us and they love car trips hence all the driving. Had absolutely no problems at all. Fantastic trip.', 'Train from Munich to Innsbruck is easy and fast. But if you want to go skiing and try different areas, a car is a lot easier. Just pay the highway tolls in Austria and Switzerland. All three countries are Schengen, so no special papers necessary. Have your passport at hand, border checks are unfortunately frequent again.', \"The train connections are pretty easy. But if you're driving the main thing I can think of is the vignette needed for driving on highways in Austria (or Switzerland). I don't have skiing experience, but there a lot of ski resorts in Tyrol, especially in the valleys that just off from the main valley. https://www.tyrol.com/things-to-do/sports/skiing(https://www.tyrol.com/things-to-do/sports/skiing)\", 'Would recommend to go skiing in Sankt Anton/Lech and/or Ischgl. Both are large and excellent ski resorts. Innsbruck and Salzburg are pretty towns to take a stroll but less suitable as a base to go skiing.', '**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Munich? You may enjoy this **extensive user review of daytrips(https://redd.it/b13vlv/)** from Munich.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Americans looking to get out of the country for the first time since Thailand in 2017. \n\nWould like to do some skiing in the alps in January. Seems like the base of the trip idea is fly into Munich and rent a car and drive to Innsbruck for skiing. Very much open to train, just need to do more research on options. \n\nI figure we’ll have 7 days not including Flight Days. \n\nI figure we don’t want to stay in Innsbruck the whole time. Do you recommend 1-2 more ski towns between Innsbruck and somewhere in Switzerland before circling back to Munich?\n\nWe are so used to driving in the US that we forget how close everything is in Europe. \n\nObviously we need to do our research on what paper work, tolls etc we need to be prepared for when crossing borders. \n\nThere’s also the risk of weather in the winter in the alps. But basically don’t drive on a snow day or blizzard and figured we’d be fine. We’ve driven in towns in mountains before with way worse winter road maintenance capabilities than I assume the Alps have. \n\nIf I’m missing something obvious, I’d love to hear critique/warnings. And obviously suggestions.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Austria is fairly easy to drive in because the valleys are all much lower than the peaks (usually around 4,000 - 4,500') with the top of the mountains more at 10,000'\", 'What\\'s the \"car train\"?', 'Innsbruck has a ski shuttle which takes you to the surrounding mountains: https://www.innsbruck.info/en/skiing/service/free-ski-bus/free-ski-bus-in-innsbruck.html(https://www.innsbruck.info/en/skiing/service/free-ski-bus/free-ski-bus-in-innsbruck.html) I used it when I skied there in 2022 and found it useful.', \"I third this. Took a vacation in September that included St. Anton am Alberg. The Tyrol is a wonderful area and there are a lot of ski resorts there. Both train and auto are viable for getting around. Driving is easy and gives you more flexible access to the slopes. But it's more expensive. I've picked up a car rental at MUC and used it in this area. Easy peezie. The train is cheaper and maybe easier if there's a storm. You would be on busses to get to the slopes but that's not horrible. The main rail line and highway between Innsbruck and St. Anton follow the same valley. (The train between Innsbruck and St. Anton cost about US$40 per person one way and takes 1:15 hours. The station in Innsbruck is a 20 minute walk from the old town. The station in St. Anton is right across the highway from the middle of town. St. Anton also has spa facilities and is very visitor friendly.) Thoughts: A rental car will come with a vignette. But if you rent at MUC make sure it's good for Austria too. You could take a train from Munich to Innsbruck and rent a car in Innsbruck -- but you don't want to drop it back in Germany and the only car rental is at the airport. (We rented a car in Innsbruck and dropped it in Vienna. Had to use Google maps to gets ourselves out of town. Not unusual.) You could also go south from Innsbruck to the Dolomites instead of to St. Anton. There are a lot of resorts around Bolzano, such as in the Val di Gardena. This would require a car for sure and take you over the Brenner pass, which might be an issue in winter.\", 'I second this. It’s a huge ski area and if that’s what you want todo for your trip, base yourself at one of the Arlberg resorts and your ski pass will open up a huge ski area. 7 days isn’t really long enough to to do both - ski and sightsee. If you want to do that come for 2 weeks. Have fun.', 'Second Kitzbuhel. Was blown away by the town itself. In terms of skiing, everything in the region will be great', 'Obviously as Americans, we are naturally car-centric. So its more natural for us to be in control of our transportation, but we also love European Public Transportation. We like the idea of making a stop or random side trip if needed. But the simplicity and removal of responsibility of Public Transportation is nice.', 'We probably wont, but arent sure yet. We love German culture and Munich. I proposed to my now wife at Neuschwanstein Castle.', 'A train where you drive your vehicle onto flatbed train cars then shut it off and enjoy the ride. We did it twice on this trip.', 'Thanks, sounds awesome, was there pre-pandemic and never knew about it.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can anyone recommend a good cushion for this? I'm very light with no lower butt cheeks, so the bones pressing down on a seat can become really painful within as short as an hour.\nBecause I'm light, I need a soft pillow as the firm ones make it worse. \nI also had 2 hip surgeries this year and am pregnant, so I'm NOT looking forward to the 22 hours of economy flights I have coming up soon. \nFlying with Turkish Airlines.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can anyone recommend a good cushion for this? I'm very light with no lower butt cheeks, so the bones pressing down on a seat can become really painful within as short as an hour.\nBecause I'm light, I need a soft pillow as the firm ones make it worse. \nI also had 2 hip surgeries this year and am pregnant, so I'm NOT looking forward to the 22 hours of economy flights I have coming up soon. \nFlying with Turkish Airlines.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Super upset with myself right now. I was extremely sick from food poisoning and lost track of my passport abroad. Currently an exchange student in Spain for the next 5 weeks and I had to apply for a full passport at the Consulate which they said should get here in time by 4 weeks. \n\nImmediately gave them all the info they needed including Drivers License, Photos, Scans of Passport, and Scans of Passport card to do what I could to accelerate the process.\n\nI know it’s unlikely to happen but I read a review from 4 months ago that someone was able to get their full passport in 2 weeks. Really hoping I can get mine in less than 4 weeks. \n\nI’m curious about others experiences getting a full passport abroad. Please share your stories, what you did to get it soon and how long it took you to get it.\n\nEDIT: American for reference, please don’t repeat my mistake guys ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Can you arrange an emergency passport in order to get home?', '4 weeks sounds good. Try 3 -4 months for Romanian passport 😂', 'Not a full passport but an emergency passport just recently. I lost my passport while staying in a hotel (only to find out way later that the hotel has forgotten to give it back to me after check-in since they needed to complete an arrival form) so I made an appointment at the nearest consulate and had the necessary documents. As I was planning to leave for home soon and because alot of places in the country I am in require showing your passport, the consulate issued me an emergency passport and the whole process took a day. But IIRC, it was mentioned somewhere that full passports issued to replace lost passports abroad are generally expedited for obvious reasons.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Super upset with myself right now. I was extremely sick from food poisoning and lost track of my passport abroad. Currently an exchange student in Spain for the next 5 weeks and I had to apply for a full passport at the Consulate which they said should get here in time by 4 weeks. \n\nImmediately gave them all the info they needed including Drivers License, Photos, Scans of Passport, and Scans of Passport card to do what I could to accelerate the process.\n\nI know it’s unlikely to happen but I read a review from 4 months ago that someone was able to get their full passport in 2 weeks. Really hoping I can get mine in less than 4 weeks. \n\nI’m curious about others experiences getting a full passport abroad. Please share your stories, what you did to get it soon and how long it took you to get it.\n\nEDIT: American for reference, please don’t repeat my mistake guys ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If you don't get it by then, you can follow-up and ask about an emergency passport (though that's typically meant to get you home. -not just for holiday elsewhere - so you may just need to postpone/cancel your London trip).\", 'That was an option for me to get an emergency passport the next day. However, I have a trip planned to see my cousins in London 5 weeks from now with tickets my mother already bought for us. Trying to salvage the last of my trip. I’ll be calling the consulate 14 days from the trip because I know they expedite even more if your international travel is less than 14 days. Just sucks I have to cancel the rest of my plans and I can’t even get a hostel in Spain for city trips 🥲', 'yikes man that’s rough 😭 I will say that I am paying for the expedited version which estimated to 3-5 weeks online. I know normally it can be 10-12 weeks for the cheapest options of Americans', 'Depends heavily on the consulate/embassy you went to especially if you are in a country where ID requirements are strict. When I went to the nearest consulate in my case, I was offered the emergency passport as I travel quite frequently in the current country I am in which means that I would need to be showing my passport every time when checking into a hotel. And since the next country I’m going is home, it was consider best for me to get an emergency passport.', 'Wow I would be ecstatic if I even got it in 14 days. Here’s hoping all the extra info that I gave them from the advice of other posts will get mine soon Also, were you abroad when you renewed yours?', 'Call your state rep, and ask if they can have it expedited. Maybe your Mom can call. It does work'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "We will be taking a trip to Mexico and staying there for 10 days. I went online and filled out the fmm form for myself and paid the fee for taxes since we will be staying there for more then 7 days. I then went ahead and filled out the from form for my 5 year old son. In order to pay the fee for the taxes I have to make an online account at the Mexican government website. I was able to make one with no issues for myself but when I try to make one for my son it won’t let me. Is it because he is a minor? Has anyone had this happen to? Do I just pay the fee when I get to Mexico instead? We will be using the CBX crossing from San Diego to Tijuana.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Mexico?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "We will be taking a trip to Mexico and staying there for 10 days. I went online and filled out the fmm form for myself and paid the fee for taxes since we will be staying there for more then 7 days. I then went ahead and filled out the from form for my 5 year old son. In order to pay the fee for the taxes I have to make an online account at the Mexican government website. I was able to make one with no issues for myself but when I try to make one for my son it won’t let me. Is it because he is a minor? Has anyone had this happen to? Do I just pay the fee when I get to Mexico instead? We will be using the CBX crossing from San Diego to Tijuana.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\\n*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello folks!\n\nI (24M) am taking my first ever solo trip to Amsterdam and I am leaving for the airport in about two hours. My stay is from tomorrow 11/9 to Tuesday 11/14. I have made an itinerary based on some research but am looking to fill in some gaps. I have purchased the Go City Pass so most of the things on my itinerary are from that. \n\nI will be taking a day trip to Antwerp on Saturday and am looking for suggestions as to what to do in my 13 hours there. \n\nDAY 1: Thursday 9th\n\n-Arrive in Amsterdam at 8:15am\n\n-Train to hostel and drop off bags\n\n-Walk around and grab something to eat\n\n-Anne Frank House at 1:00pm\n\n-Van Gogh Museum at 3:30pm\n\nDAY 2: Friday 10th\n\n-Train to Antwerp at 7:11am\n\n-????\n\n-Train to Amsterdam 10:30pm\n\nDAY 3: Saturday 11th\n\n-Rijksmuseum\n\n-Heineken Experience\n\n-MOCO Museum\n\n-Two of: (Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Diamant Museum, Tour de Bonton, RTXP Amsterdam)\n\n-Albert Cuyp Market\n\nDAY 4: Sunday 12th\n\n-This is Holland\n\n-A’Dam Lookout\n\n-Canal Cruise \n\n-Coco’s Outback for NFL Sunday\n\n-Red Light District\n\nDAY 5: Monday 13th\n\n-Zaanse Schans\n\n-???\n\nDAY 6: Tuesday 14th\n\n-Leave Amsterdam at 11:30am\n\n\nOther Things to do: \n\nBrouwerij’t IJ\n\nOld Sailor\n\nThe Bulldog\n\nPorem\n\nWesterkerk\n\nAmsterdam Cheese Museum\n\nDoor 74\n\nTales n Spirits\n\nFood:\n\nBar B Burgers\n\nvan Wonderen\n\nMannekenpis\n\nBurger Zaken\n\nPancake Club\n\nI would love to take suggestions on other must-see sites and especially food! Thank you all!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'We haven’t been in about 10 years, but we’ve been probably a half dozen times to housesit. Moeders still looks like it’s good. Probably one of the best meals I’ve had in Amsterdam. It’s classic Dutch fare, perfect for cooler weather. Don’t miss out on Rijsttafel either. I’m not sure where we’d usually get it from since our friend would order in, but it’s all over town. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello folks!\n\nI (24M) am taking my first ever solo trip to Amsterdam and I am leaving for the airport in about two hours. My stay is from tomorrow 11/9 to Tuesday 11/14. I have made an itinerary based on some research but am looking to fill in some gaps. I have purchased the Go City Pass so most of the things on my itinerary are from that. \n\nI will be taking a day trip to Antwerp on Saturday and am looking for suggestions as to what to do in my 13 hours there. \n\nDAY 1: Thursday 9th\n\n-Arrive in Amsterdam at 8:15am\n\n-Train to hostel and drop off bags\n\n-Walk around and grab something to eat\n\n-Anne Frank House at 1:00pm\n\n-Van Gogh Museum at 3:30pm\n\nDAY 2: Friday 10th\n\n-Train to Antwerp at 7:11am\n\n-????\n\n-Train to Amsterdam 10:30pm\n\nDAY 3: Saturday 11th\n\n-Rijksmuseum\n\n-Heineken Experience\n\n-MOCO Museum\n\n-Two of: (Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Diamant Museum, Tour de Bonton, RTXP Amsterdam)\n\n-Albert Cuyp Market\n\nDAY 4: Sunday 12th\n\n-This is Holland\n\n-A’Dam Lookout\n\n-Canal Cruise \n\n-Coco’s Outback for NFL Sunday\n\n-Red Light District\n\nDAY 5: Monday 13th\n\n-Zaanse Schans\n\n-???\n\nDAY 6: Tuesday 14th\n\n-Leave Amsterdam at 11:30am\n\n\nOther Things to do: \n\nBrouwerij’t IJ\n\nOld Sailor\n\nThe Bulldog\n\nPorem\n\nWesterkerk\n\nAmsterdam Cheese Museum\n\nDoor 74\n\nTales n Spirits\n\nFood:\n\nBar B Burgers\n\nvan Wonderen\n\nMannekenpis\n\nBurger Zaken\n\nPancake Club\n\nI would love to take suggestions on other must-see sites and especially food! Thank you all!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If there still are Australian Homemade ice cream shops, pop in. The best ice cream ever. Mannekinpis is in Brussels. That’s all I can think of now.', 'FEBO'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Any thoughts that it is better to use a package tour that includes flight from Cairo and tour guide in Luxor, or arrange flight and guide (recommended by my hotel) myself? Price overall looks about 1/3 less if done independently and more flexible itinerary, as I note some are stuck in a hotel for several hours until the evening plane leaves.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Any thoughts that it is better to use a package tour that includes flight from Cairo and tour guide in Luxor, or arrange flight and guide (recommended by my hotel) myself? Price overall looks about 1/3 less if done independently and more flexible itinerary, as I note some are stuck in a hotel for several hours until the evening plane leaves.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "i’m taking an academic trip to china for a week and, while i’d usually be fine not using the internet for one week, i really need to be able to access my google docs and google sheets. researching vpns has been utterly confusing though lmfao. does anyone know what vpns actually work in china??", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"Reliably? Almost none. They are getting better and better at blocking them. BUT, there is one surefire way to avoid needing to worry about VPNs: If you use mobile data with a foreign SIM card, that avoids the GFW (your data is routed via the mobile operators links - avoiding the GFW - back to the SIM's home country before it goes out to the internet.) So, using a foreign mobile data plan avoids the GFW, and has the bonus of being entirely legal/legit as well. So, if you have a mobile provider that offers a decent rate package for China, enable that. In the more likely event that you don't, buy an eSIM from someone like Airalo - their China SIMs are actually provided by Singtel in Singapore, and so give you firewall-free internet in China. (Well, actually you'll have to deal with Singaporean censorship instead, but that's only really going to be a problem if it's actually porn sites you want rather than Google.) \\n(Also, I wouldn't make it the first thing you ask about in a loud voice when you get there - but most institutions are likely to have a way for you to avoid the GFW when you need to - a special WiFi network that you can connect to that avoids it, that sort of thing...)\", \"Clank75's suggestions are sound - I speak as someone who worked in China for over a decade and left in Aug. last year. As backup, I suggest you get a trial free subscription to Astrill and/or ExpressVPN - you can always cancel them afterwards. The reason for getting two subscriptions is that the Chinese authorities periodically block specific VPN providers so it's a game of cat and mouse. If you have subscriptions to two VPN providers you can use the second, non-blocked one while an updated version of the first blocked one becomes available. Most ex-pats in China use Astrill and/or ExpressVPN as they seem to be less liable to being blocked.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "i’m taking an academic trip to china for a week and, while i’d usually be fine not using the internet for one week, i really need to be able to access my google docs and google sheets. researching vpns has been utterly confusing though lmfao. does anyone know what vpns actually work in china??", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Depending on what you need - get one with lots of data if you're planning to use it as a mobile hotspot for your laptop as well\", 'Ooh, yes, that is a super important point: The trick is, while you are in China DO NOT accept the app updates from Google Play (and I assume the same is true of iPhone.) You will find that once you\\'ve been there a few days, suddenly you\\'ll be told updates are available for literally all your apps. This is not because all the world\\'s app developers decided \"today\\'s the day\" - it\\'s the phone\\'s attempt to install gimped approved-for-China versions of all the apps. Just say no :-). It will normally correct itself after a few days once you\\'re back home (a few days after you get back you\\'ll similarly get an update for all your apps that should reinstall the not-gimped-for-China versions), but far easier is to just refuse any updates while you\\'re there. \\n(If you\\'re in China a lot, I recommend having two phones - I have my normal phone which is always roaming, and then a Redmi Note 12 which I picked up for about 1000yuan and has all the China-specific apps like WeChat and my Chinese bank\\'s app and the like on it, and which the CCP is welcome to install whatever they want on. If you\\'re there for only a week though, no need - just avoid updates on your regular phone.)'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "\nHas anyone had an experience booking on American flying DFW-AKL-second city in NZ with the last leg operated by Jetstar? The airlines recently started this partnership and I have yet to experience it.\n\nI’ve flown DFW-AKL and I’ve flown Jetstar a bunch, but I was wondering about the baggage policy when booking together. I’d assume Jetstar has to honor the AA policy on their leg of the route, but Jetstar’s basic bag limit is 20kg, while AA’s is 23kgs. Jetstar also doesn’t allow a carry-on while AA does. Has anyone had an experience with booking Jetstar through AA? And what was that experience like, especially in regards to baggage?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "\nHas anyone had an experience booking on American flying DFW-AKL-second city in NZ with the last leg operated by Jetstar? The airlines recently started this partnership and I have yet to experience it.\n\nI’ve flown DFW-AKL and I’ve flown Jetstar a bunch, but I was wondering about the baggage policy when booking together. I’d assume Jetstar has to honor the AA policy on their leg of the route, but Jetstar’s basic bag limit is 20kg, while AA’s is 23kgs. Jetstar also doesn’t allow a carry-on while AA does. Has anyone had an experience with booking Jetstar through AA? And what was that experience like, especially in regards to baggage?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am looking for recommendations to ethical, non-exploitative elephant sanctuaries or national parks etc. in Thailand. I do not want to contribute to their abuse, so I am looking for options that prioritize animal welfare and wildlife conservation. \n\nLet me know!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"https://www.ilovephants.org/", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am looking for recommendations to ethical, non-exploitative elephant sanctuaries or national parks etc. in Thailand. I do not want to contribute to their abuse, so I am looking for options that prioritize animal welfare and wildlife conservation. \n\nLet me know!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*', 'Oooooh, I’m bookmarking this for whenever I get to Thailand. Thanks!'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I’ll be traveling to Vienna for Christmas and would appreciate any recommendations for the best/reasonably priced way to get cell service. From what little I’ve read, it seems a SIM card specifically for Vienna/Europe is the way to go. I need to be able to send pics/videos & Facetime a little with my daughter in the States. Thank you for any help.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'eSIM if your phone is capable of it. You say Facetime, so any iPhone from the XS/XR on is. The usual suspects of Airalo, 3HK, etc. are the easy way.', '**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Vienna?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I’ll be traveling to Vienna for Christmas and would appreciate any recommendations for the best/reasonably priced way to get cell service. From what little I’ve read, it seems a SIM card specifically for Vienna/Europe is the way to go. I need to be able to send pics/videos & Facetime a little with my daughter in the States. Thank you for any help.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I've used them in many places in Europe and they have always worked great.\", 'Pretty much any SIM cards outside the US are reasonably priced (cheaper). The airport usually sells them, but probably a bit more expensive than buying one outside. Just make sure your phone is unlocked.', 'Used Airalo when I was in Vienna in October. No issues at all. Slightly slower coverage when underground but that’s to be expected.', 'If you get Google Fi, phone calls/texts are free, as long as you have WiFi', 'Bought one of them in Amazon will go to Vienna this weekend, I will let you know if everything works', \"eSim def the way to go if your phone is compatible but warning - the iphone X is not. Every model after the X is. I just did a bunch of research myself as I'm heading to Europe in December as well and almost bought a refurbished X.\", 'No texting? That’s a deal breaker', 'For 1 week of texting, pics, vids, & FaceTime, any idea what Gb’s I should go for?', 'Great! Thank you very much! Safe travels!', 'Fixt. Thanks.', \"I've never used more that 12GB in a two week period, but I don't do FaceTime on cellular either. WiFi is everywhere so it's pretty easy to not use a ton of data unless you're really trying.\", \"This time around I got one that was 50GB for a month , plus calling and SMS, but I'm here for three weeks while the normal holiday SIMs are only good for two weeks. In two weeks just using maps, uploading photos, and normal stuff I've only used about 4GB. But I use WiFi whenever I am able to save on data usage too.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hey guys, sorry if this post is long, I will try and be as concise as possible! Forgive me if i go on a tangent!\n\nI am a 24-year-old non-binary presenting female from Canada. I have only travelled outside of North America last summer, where I went to Portugal for a month and absolutely fell in love. The reason I do not count this as a solo trip is because in reality I was only alone for two weeks - partner joined after two weeks.\n\nI have been having a hard time figuring out where to travel in the near future, but I have come to the following conclusions based on some preliminary research (and my budget):\n\n​\n\n1. Costa Rica seems too expensive for me and I love seeing cool architecture!\n2. Most of Europe is cold (ish) in the winter\n3. I unfortunately cannot afford a flight to Thailand (I am sort of on a tight budget...) but I think it would be more worthwhile for me to go when I can stay long-term (6-12 months) and visit all the neighbouring countries (Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, etc.)\n4. I really \\*reallllllly\\* wanted to go to Madeira based on the pictures I saw and my love for nature/outdoors but the accommodations I looked at were all very expensive. Some Airbnb's were 1500-2000$+ a month for a room in an apartment and unfortunately, I cannot afford that.\n\nAfter deciding against these locations, I am trying to decide between Mexico or Turkey for a few months of getting out of my small town (Halifax). I know that these countries are extremely different, but I am hoping to gain some recent insight from anyone!\n\nThe pros of Mexico is that it is pretty cheap for me to get there, and I would love to explore along the coast as well as Oaxaca, Puebla, Puerto Escondido. However, I am also really interested in Turkey, their history, buildings, as well as the towns along the coast.\n\nI love exploring and walking all day, wandering down narrow cobble stone streets and finding 'off the beaten path' areas, photography, nature and hiking, museums and architecture (we don't really have any cool architecture in Canada lol) and meeting people. I prefer more quiet places where I can relax, take in the surroundings, maybe write in my journal, etc. I have ADHD and being in loud and crowded places for too long really overwhelms me lol.\n\nThat being said, I am concerned about my safety in Mexico as a noobie solo traveller. I am very not assertive and being warned against being able to walk alone at night because it is dangerous really stresses me out. I do not want to have to constantly worry about my safety or being scammed because then I dont think I will be able to fully enjoy myself. However, at the same time, I know that Mexico is a huge country and some places are vastly safer than others (such as Merida).", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Turkiye is safe however you might get scammed. You don’t need to be assertive btw, just ignore anyone that tries to sell you something . It’s really that simple. Don’t be nice and say no thank you. Just ignore them and you will have a problem free vacation. Most of Turkiye will be cold in winter. Maybe go to Antalya for a relatively mild winter. Based on your second to last paragraph, I think you’ll love the history in Turkiye. However, if you don’t like crowds that’s a problem because most touristic spots get crowded unless it’s winter.', \"Mexico is ridiculously beautiful, I love it there so much. I wouldn't go to Turkey if my entire trip was paid for. Fuck that country.\", \"Your post has been held for moderation. If you are asking about whether it is safe/wise to travel through Turkey please search the subreddit as it has already been covered extensively. If not your post should be approved shortly.\\n--- *Hey guys, sorry if this post is long, I will try and be as concise as possible! Forgive me if i go on a tangent! I am a 24-year-old non-binary presenting female from Canada. I have only travelled outside of North America last summer, where I went to Portugal for a month and absolutely fell in love. The reason I do not count this as a solo trip is because in reality I was only alone for two weeks - partner joined after two weeks.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hey guys, sorry if this post is long, I will try and be as concise as possible! Forgive me if i go on a tangent!\n\nI am a 24-year-old non-binary presenting female from Canada. I have only travelled outside of North America last summer, where I went to Portugal for a month and absolutely fell in love. The reason I do not count this as a solo trip is because in reality I was only alone for two weeks - partner joined after two weeks.\n\nI have been having a hard time figuring out where to travel in the near future, but I have come to the following conclusions based on some preliminary research (and my budget):\n\n​\n\n1. Costa Rica seems too expensive for me and I love seeing cool architecture!\n2. Most of Europe is cold (ish) in the winter\n3. I unfortunately cannot afford a flight to Thailand (I am sort of on a tight budget...) but I think it would be more worthwhile for me to go when I can stay long-term (6-12 months) and visit all the neighbouring countries (Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, etc.)\n4. I really \\*reallllllly\\* wanted to go to Madeira based on the pictures I saw and my love for nature/outdoors but the accommodations I looked at were all very expensive. Some Airbnb's were 1500-2000$+ a month for a room in an apartment and unfortunately, I cannot afford that.\n\nAfter deciding against these locations, I am trying to decide between Mexico or Turkey for a few months of getting out of my small town (Halifax). I know that these countries are extremely different, but I am hoping to gain some recent insight from anyone!\n\nThe pros of Mexico is that it is pretty cheap for me to get there, and I would love to explore along the coast as well as Oaxaca, Puebla, Puerto Escondido. However, I am also really interested in Turkey, their history, buildings, as well as the towns along the coast.\n\nI love exploring and walking all day, wandering down narrow cobble stone streets and finding 'off the beaten path' areas, photography, nature and hiking, museums and architecture (we don't really have any cool architecture in Canada lol) and meeting people. I prefer more quiet places where I can relax, take in the surroundings, maybe write in my journal, etc. I have ADHD and being in loud and crowded places for too long really overwhelms me lol.\n\nThat being said, I am concerned about my safety in Mexico as a noobie solo traveller. I am very not assertive and being warned against being able to walk alone at night because it is dangerous really stresses me out. I do not want to have to constantly worry about my safety or being scammed because then I dont think I will be able to fully enjoy myself. However, at the same time, I know that Mexico is a huge country and some places are vastly safer than others (such as Merida).", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sorry for the long-winded post, and thank you to those who have taken the time to read it! Any input or advice is appreciated, as I am having a very hard time trying to make up my mind. Thanks! ​* --- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "While travelling Australia we found this beauty called Leichhardt falls ! Literally in the middle of nowhere! 70 kms from Burketown (not worth visiting) few fresh water crocs but they stay away if you do! You camp up on the flats and wake up to the view of the waterfalls", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "While travelling Australia we found this beauty called Leichhardt falls ! Literally in the middle of nowhere! 70 kms from Burketown (not worth visiting) few fresh water crocs but they stay away if you do! You camp up on the flats and wake up to the view of the waterfalls", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am so excited about traveling to Vietnam and have questions. Would love experienced advice on any of the following: Traveling in 2 weeks in NOVEMBER so I am a bit weary of the weather (cooler/rainy?). Looking for some reassurance ;)\n\nI would love and appreciate any advice on any of these questions as I am traveling solo. Thank you so much in advance!!\n\n1. Deciding if I should do only Ninh Binh, or only Phong Nha, or both? If I do both, I think I will feel rushed and might have less time in Hoi An or other places but I could make it happen and they look amazing! If you have visited both and had to pick only one which one would it be?\n2. What is the minimum number of days you would recommend in Ninh Binh? minimum days in Phong Nha?\n3. I am traveling to Vietnam in mid-late November. Are there regions you would avoid due to weather? Will it be too cold or too rainy in any of these places: Going to Hanoi - HaLong Bay or Cat Ba Island - Ninh Binh - Phong Nha - Hoi An. Does it still feel warm in some areas?\n4. I have seen on some forum/post replies that some folks go to Hue just for a day trip from Hoi An. Is there really not much else to see in Hue?\n5. Night bus between Ninh Binh and Hue or Ha Noi - easy to get? How far in advance do I have to book?\n6. Footwear. Whenever I travel (which is a lot) I end up wearing the same sandals 80% of the time. Is November an ok time to rely on sandals, or do I have to bring shoes for the walking in Phong Nha, Ninh Binh because it is cold or rocky?? Will the Phong Nha tours provide footwear?\n7. Does anyone have a recommendation for an operator/guide/tour for Phong Nha? Heard great things about Oxalis. is that about the going price for reputable tours in the cave?\n8. Getting a flight back to Hanoi from Da Nang. has anyone had domestic flight delays? My outbound international flight is not until 7 pm on a Sunday, so I thought I could arrive arounud 1 pm on Sunday and wait in the airport. Is that a bad idea?\n9. (I originally thought of going to Sapa, but after reading enough replies that it is cold in November, and no more green rice paddies, I removed it from my itinerary)\n\nThanks to all of you fellow travel enthusiasts!!! 🤩✈️🇻🇳", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am so excited about traveling to Vietnam and have questions. Would love experienced advice on any of the following: Traveling in 2 weeks in NOVEMBER so I am a bit weary of the weather (cooler/rainy?). Looking for some reassurance ;)\n\nI would love and appreciate any advice on any of these questions as I am traveling solo. Thank you so much in advance!!\n\n1. Deciding if I should do only Ninh Binh, or only Phong Nha, or both? If I do both, I think I will feel rushed and might have less time in Hoi An or other places but I could make it happen and they look amazing! If you have visited both and had to pick only one which one would it be?\n2. What is the minimum number of days you would recommend in Ninh Binh? minimum days in Phong Nha?\n3. I am traveling to Vietnam in mid-late November. Are there regions you would avoid due to weather? Will it be too cold or too rainy in any of these places: Going to Hanoi - HaLong Bay or Cat Ba Island - Ninh Binh - Phong Nha - Hoi An. Does it still feel warm in some areas?\n4. I have seen on some forum/post replies that some folks go to Hue just for a day trip from Hoi An. Is there really not much else to see in Hue?\n5. Night bus between Ninh Binh and Hue or Ha Noi - easy to get? How far in advance do I have to book?\n6. Footwear. Whenever I travel (which is a lot) I end up wearing the same sandals 80% of the time. Is November an ok time to rely on sandals, or do I have to bring shoes for the walking in Phong Nha, Ninh Binh because it is cold or rocky?? Will the Phong Nha tours provide footwear?\n7. Does anyone have a recommendation for an operator/guide/tour for Phong Nha? Heard great things about Oxalis. is that about the going price for reputable tours in the cave?\n8. Getting a flight back to Hanoi from Da Nang. has anyone had domestic flight delays? My outbound international flight is not until 7 pm on a Sunday, so I thought I could arrive arounud 1 pm on Sunday and wait in the airport. Is that a bad idea?\n9. (I originally thought of going to Sapa, but after reading enough replies that it is cold in November, and no more green rice paddies, I removed it from my itinerary)\n\nThanks to all of you fellow travel enthusiasts!!! 🤩✈️🇻🇳", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I need to travel because of work and would need something as slim as possible to transport shirt (1-2) as a like to travel as light as possible \n\nThe current transport case is way to bulky \n:( and I hate it", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I need to travel because of work and would need something as slim as possible to transport shirt (1-2) as a like to travel as light as possible \n\nThe current transport case is way to bulky \n:( and I hate it", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hey guys, I appreciate any feedback I can get!! I’m 23 years old and soon this will be my first time flying internationally, solo. I’m leaving from Tucson International at 8am to Sky Harbor in Phoenix by 9, flight from Sky Harbor to Mexico City departs at 11:15. My questions are do I have to go get my bags from baggage claim in Phoenix and then check them in once more or will American automatically make the transfer to the connecting flight? Second question being, I’ve read everywhere to arrive at an airport for international departure at least 2-3 hours beforehand, arriving in Phoenix by 9 should giving me no troubles right? Especially with Sky harbor not being that difficult to navigate? Thank you all greatly!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'They should check the bags all the way through for you assuming it’s booked as a single ticket, but they will tell you when you check in. If you booked these as separate tickets, you can ask them to send your luggage all the way if it’s the same airline or an airline with codeshare. Yes, arriving at 9 AM is way more than enough time for an 11:15 AM flight. Even if you need to retrieve your luggage and transfer, you should be fine.', \"I always checking on my phone then hit the kiosk for printing boarding passes/tagging luggage. Follow the signs and ask for help when you need it. When they say 3 hours early, they mean for the first flight so you have time to get through security and get to your gate. Remember that boarding is 30 minutes before departure and checking is usually cut off at like an hour or hour and a half before departure. If the flights are booked together then your bags will just transfer when you do. Also remember that checking in is how the airline knows you're coming, so if they see you checked in and boarded the first flight, the second flight may wait a little extra for you to get there if there's any trouble so don't freak out. Just don't mess around. Being early for everything is best.\", 'Are you using the same airlines for all flights & are they booked as one trip?\\nMeaning you booked XYZ airlines Tucson to Mexico City … If yes then the answer is that the airline will transfer the bags accordingly \\n(You won’t have to get and move your checked luggage they will) \\nYou shouldn’t have any issues getting to your at sky harbor as you have already cleared security at your first airport \\nJust make sure not to exit the secured area !\\nPeople make this mistake \\nAsk a flight attendant or customer service agent to direct / guide you to where your connecting flight to Mexico City is Hope this helps', \"This is what I do for International flights:", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hey guys, I appreciate any feedback I can get!! I’m 23 years old and soon this will be my first time flying internationally, solo. I’m leaving from Tucson International at 8am to Sky Harbor in Phoenix by 9, flight from Sky Harbor to Mexico City departs at 11:15. My questions are do I have to go get my bags from baggage claim in Phoenix and then check them in once more or will American automatically make the transfer to the connecting flight? Second question being, I’ve read everywhere to arrive at an airport for international departure at least 2-3 hours beforehand, arriving in Phoenix by 9 should giving me no troubles right? Especially with Sky harbor not being that difficult to navigate? Thank you all greatly!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Enjoy MEX.', 'Thank you, greatly!! Do people check in on their phones or at the kiosks?', 'You can do either, but since you’re going internationally you’ll need to go to the counter and show your passport regardless of whether you check in on your phone. You only need to check in once and it covers both legs, assuming it’s a single ticket. If you’re switching airlines, you may need to switch terminals, but Phoenix has the sky train for that.', 'For my last couple international flights it hasn’t let me check in online. Other people I know it has. Luck of the draw or by airline it seems. It’ll prompt you 24 hours in advance that you can check in. Give it a shot pretty quickly. If it doesn’t let you then you know to get going earlier the next day to allocate more time to go to the kiosk. If it does, download and screenshot your tickets so you’ve got an offline copy.', 'If you do it on your phone you will still need to go to the counter to give them your bag, and they will check your passport then. If you don’t check a bag and check in on your phone then they will page you from the gate to check your passport. Since you’re checking it doesn’t really matter what you do and it also depends on the airport setup. I’d just do a kiosk and then drop the bag, probably fastest.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hey guys! Is Crete worth visiting in December? Mostly I want to do some hikes and chill a bit. I will be working from Athens in December and was planning a week trip there.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Greece?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hey guys! Is Crete worth visiting in December? Mostly I want to do some hikes and chill a bit. I will be working from Athens in December and was planning a week trip there.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hey everyone, \n\nThought I’d post some photos from my trip to Nicaragua in March. It was my girlfriend and I’s first trip to Latin America, and it couldn’t have gone better! We spent three weeks there and loved every second of it.\n\nThe weather was perfect, the people were friendly, it was very affordable and we felt safe the whole time. Our two favourite spots were Little Corn Island and Ometepe, but everywhere was fantastic.\n\nI love seeing everyone’s posts on here so thought I’d make one for anyone interested.\n\nEnjoy!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hey everyone, \n\nThought I’d post some photos from my trip to Nicaragua in March. It was my girlfriend and I’s first trip to Latin America, and it couldn’t have gone better! We spent three weeks there and loved every second of it.\n\nThe weather was perfect, the people were friendly, it was very affordable and we felt safe the whole time. Our two favourite spots were Little Corn Island and Ometepe, but everywhere was fantastic.\n\nI love seeing everyone’s posts on here so thought I’d make one for anyone interested.\n\nEnjoy!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I have a tentative plan for a road trip on the following:\n\n1. Starting on in PA\n2. Harpers Ferry, VA\n3. Lexington, KY\n4. Nashville, TN (2 days for sure)\n5. Memphis, TN\n6. Jackson, MS\n7. New Orleans, LA (4 days for sure)\n8. Birmingham, AL\n9. Asheville, NC\n10. Roanoke, VA\n11. Back home to PA\n\nI am looking for possible recommendations on stopping along the way or changing destination stops. \n\nWe are two travelers who enjoy art, nature, architecture, different cultures, diverse foods, cute cities or towns, etc.\n\nAny & all recommendations are very welcome.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"Lots of good music stops in many of those towns. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I have a tentative plan for a road trip on the following:\n\n1. Starting on in PA\n2. Harpers Ferry, VA\n3. Lexington, KY\n4. Nashville, TN (2 days for sure)\n5. Memphis, TN\n6. Jackson, MS\n7. New Orleans, LA (4 days for sure)\n8. Birmingham, AL\n9. Asheville, NC\n10. Roanoke, VA\n11. Back home to PA\n\nI am looking for possible recommendations on stopping along the way or changing destination stops. \n\nWe are two travelers who enjoy art, nature, architecture, different cultures, diverse foods, cute cities or towns, etc.\n\nAny & all recommendations are very welcome.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You can stop pretty much anywhere in rural VA by shanadoah national park between HF and Lexington for amazing hikes, drives, and views. Front Royal is pretty awesome in that area.', 'Around the Philly area. Definitely a big wine fan here!'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello,\n\nWe’re planning a trip to Spain for the holidays and need to decide where to spend Christmas. We arrive Dec. 23 in Madrid, and hope to take a train to either Barcelona or Malaga for 5 days. I already booked the rest of the trip (Granada, Sevilla ending in Madrid). I know Malaga would be more convenient, given the next stop will be Granada, but we would be willing to go to Barcelona and fly to the south to pick up the rest of the trip, if it’s a worthwhile effort. My kids are 11 and 8 years old. \n\nAll advice is welcome !!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello,\n\nWe’re planning a trip to Spain for the holidays and need to decide where to spend Christmas. We arrive Dec. 23 in Madrid, and hope to take a train to either Barcelona or Malaga for 5 days. I already booked the rest of the trip (Granada, Sevilla ending in Madrid). I know Malaga would be more convenient, given the next stop will be Granada, but we would be willing to go to Barcelona and fly to the south to pick up the rest of the trip, if it’s a worthwhile effort. My kids are 11 and 8 years old. \n\nAll advice is welcome !!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I (23f) have eight days late Nov/early dec of this year that I’d like to spend travelling solo before starting a new job. I am very active and love the outdoors, and would like to go somewhere with amazing hikes (open to multi day)/ natural scenery, and great culture/food - I would forgo the latter for a beautiful escape in nature, hopefully a temperate, forestry, mountainous climate rather than beaches/tropical.\n\nI also want to make the most of my time. When I first started thinking, I considered maybe New Zealand or Argentina, but now that my start date is set, I’m worried both places either too far/8 days is not enough. I am open to domestic travel as well but would love to go internationally. I have travelled a good bit to Italy, Belize, Peru, Iceland, plus some additional and would rather visit somewhere new. I live in Houston, TX if that is helpful for reference.\n\nWhere to? Thanks everyone!!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I (23f) have eight days late Nov/early dec of this year that I’d like to spend travelling solo before starting a new job. I am very active and love the outdoors, and would like to go somewhere with amazing hikes (open to multi day)/ natural scenery, and great culture/food - I would forgo the latter for a beautiful escape in nature, hopefully a temperate, forestry, mountainous climate rather than beaches/tropical.\n\nI also want to make the most of my time. When I first started thinking, I considered maybe New Zealand or Argentina, but now that my start date is set, I’m worried both places either too far/8 days is not enough. I am open to domestic travel as well but would love to go internationally. I have travelled a good bit to Italy, Belize, Peru, Iceland, plus some additional and would rather visit somewhere new. I live in Houston, TX if that is helpful for reference.\n\nWhere to? Thanks everyone!!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "We are two foreigners who are in Uganda and primarily came for Nyege Nyege festival happening in Jinja, Uganda from 9th to 12th. \n\nYesterday US embassy in Uganda released the following alert\n\n\n“Due to increased terrorist activity, U.S. Embassy Kampala recommends that individuals exercise an elevated degree of caution and reconsider attendance at upcoming large public gatherings, such as large-scale worship services and music and cultural festivals in Kampala and Jinja. Additionally, be mindful when visiting locations where people tend to gather such as hotels, malls, and marketplaces.”\n\nWe have booked tickets, apartments and everything because of this festival and this happened.\n\nSimilar alerts have posted in UK, Getman embassies.\n\nWe spent a lot, ofcourse our lives worth more than that. \n\nWe are just curious, how serious are these warnings!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Doesn’t sound like they’re aware of any specific threat but are just advising people to be aware of their surroundings.', \"Warnings are just that - warnings. They are there to remind you to be aware of your surroundings and be aware that you might be targeted because you are, in this case, American. Will that happen? Probably not but... there is a risk. I know a fair few Americans who use Canada's travel advisories over the American ones since the State Department tends to be very liberal with their warnings. You can find the Canadian advisories here: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/uganda(https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/uganda) A quick peek at the Canadian alerts and... well, I'd be wary. Definitely be on alert. Definitely inform the State Department that you'll be in Uganda and where you'll be on any given day. Definitely have a plan of escape if need be. Definitely have a plan to keep people you know informed with regular check-ins with them (at least once a day.) Be aware that there was a terrorist attack just last month (October 17, 2023) and there have been IEDs found in Kampala in September so... stuff is happening there and it is on-going.\", 'I read the warning and it is not a generalized warning. That means they anticipate Uganda specific problems. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t go. Just be aware. This festival is not the venue for drug use or getting drunk. Check in with loved ones frequently. Sign up for STEP with the Embassy. And write down their emergency numbers in the event anything happens. Stay together and stay alert.', 'Not 100% sure but I think the State Department sent out a blanket statement to all Americans abroad describing increased terror threats at soft targets.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "We are two foreigners who are in Uganda and primarily came for Nyege Nyege festival happening in Jinja, Uganda from 9th to 12th. \n\nYesterday US embassy in Uganda released the following alert\n\n\n“Due to increased terrorist activity, U.S. Embassy Kampala recommends that individuals exercise an elevated degree of caution and reconsider attendance at upcoming large public gatherings, such as large-scale worship services and music and cultural festivals in Kampala and Jinja. Additionally, be mindful when visiting locations where people tend to gather such as hotels, malls, and marketplaces.”\n\nWe have booked tickets, apartments and everything because of this festival and this happened.\n\nSimilar alerts have posted in UK, Getman embassies.\n\nWe spent a lot, ofcourse our lives worth more than that. \n\nWe are just curious, how serious are these warnings!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "ETA: the ADF considers themselves to be the Islamic State in East Africa. They also originated in Uganda even though they were essentially forced into the DRC years ago. They have a massive beef with Uganda and all the reason in the world to try and cripple their tourism industry. ETAA: I hadn’t read the warning when I originally posted and assumed it was talking about a general warning issued last week. The warning comes as close to naming the festival as they will and is rather specific. Given that the city is across the country from where the main area of concern is I can’t help but think they have a reason for the warning.', 'I have--well, in my case I called and then visited the embassy and they provided me a more detailed threat assessment. Nothing full-on secret. Just more detail as to what prompted the warning.', 'Not OP, but when I do that, I usually mean I don\\'t actually believe whatever is in quotes is true. So, for example: *I love the \"food\" at the market* really means *I\\'m not entirely convinced what they sell at the market should be considered food.* In OP\\'s case, s/he probably means there is some suspicion that those dual-citizens aren\\'t \"real Americans\" or whatever. Perhaps s/he thinks they\\'re aligned with terrorists. Or maybe s/he thinks they\\'re traitors to the United States. Or maybe, s/he just used the quotes to mean something else entirely. It\\'s the internet, after all. /e shrugs', \"US citizens had plenty of warnings of escalation in Ukraine and weren't surprise attacked by terrorists targeting civilians\", 'a warning does not prevent you from travelling there. I did not say that.', 'The system has four levels for simplicity. The problem is that the same level can exist for multiple different reasons which makes it feel like it’s made up. Also, people view different risks, well, differently. Both France and Brazil are a level 2 - exercise caution. For different reasons. France for civil unrest and terrorism. Brazil for crime. No one would think twice about going to France. But a lot of people are terrified to go to Brazil because “it’s dangerous”. The risks are different and we perceive those differently for a lot of reasons. So the simplicity of the system cannot account for those nuances perceptions of risk.', \"Thanks! That's what I figured, which is why I tried to push OP to clarify if he/she thinks that visiting family in Gaza makes you automatically a Hamas sympathizer or if OP meant something else.\", \"It's simple, they are a racist.\", 'Not sure what you’re getting at. Say that again will ya', 'I know I’m just saying they honestly do leave warnings for what seems like fun.', \"Nothing happening to you is best case scenario and doesn't mean the warning was total bull.\", 'just because nothing happens to you during a warning does not mean it is done \"for fun\". what would the motivation behind just issuing warnings \"for fun\"?', 'Maybe not total bull but definitely overblown and probably at the pressure of travel insurance agencies', '/s. I’m saying it is actually not as serious as you said it was in most situations.', 'You are not understanding my point. Something being serious does not mean imminent threat or harm. it means there was enough evidence to let people know.', 'Yes so don’t be ignorant but also take them with a grain of salt. Don’t let the FUD get you is what I’m saying.', 'yep that was my point.', '🤝reddit argument🤝'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I (25M) will be staying in a hostel for the first time in a few weeks. I wanted to ask if there are any unwritten rules or things I should consider during my trip? Just want to make sure I’m not doing anything seen as atypical. Thanks in advance!\n\nP.S. hostel is in Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Papúa New Guinea, etc.)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'I think most of us who have stayed in hostels have dealt with every kind of inconsiderate asshole there is, but if you would like to be kind and courteous - don’t throw on the lights if you get in late - don’t carry on loud conversations in the room when people are sleeping - if you need to leave early in the morning, pack your bags the night before. - please don’t hit snooze 10x before actually getting up. - for the love of god please make sure you don’t crawl into bed with anyone while you’re drunk (yes this has happened to me and it was terrifying).', 'To add a few additional points: Keep your space tidy (don’t tornado your belongings all over the room, hang things on other people’s bunks, block other people’s lockers, etc). Don’t leave your toiletries in the shared or en-suite bathrooms so that no one else is able to use the shelves or hooks. If using the laundry facilities, set a timer to remove your clothes so you don’t leave your belongings in there for hours on end. Don’t steal people’s food from the kitchen (an obvious one but it happens). And most importantly, don’t try to have sex in your bunk. Everyone can in fact hear you!', 'If someone calls you on the phone at 3:00 a.m., please carry out your conversation *outside* the dorm room.', '- Don’t turn on the lights late at night. You can use your phone but don’t flash it in someone’s face. - If you’re leaving early in the morning, try to be as quiet as possible (pack the night before, don’t snooze, don’t turn on the lights) - Unless it says it’s shared, don’t take anyone’s stuff. In some hostel showers or kitchens, there are shared items that people passing through will leave as a gift because they can’t take it on a flight. These are usually labelled or the shelf itself says it’s for sharing. But don’t just take someone’s shampoo/oil without asking. - Leave common areas as you found them. Don’t leave the bathroom dirty/wet or leave trash anywhere. Pick up after yourself. - Always say hi to people and be nice. You might find travel buddies that want to join you on some activities. (Most) People staying at hostels are usually relatively chill and welcoming.', \"Don't have 20 minute showers. Don't play music on your phone unless you've got headphones. Don't have phone conversations with your loudspeaker on. If you come home pissed, don't be loud. Don't walk in and leave the light on if people are sleeping. Don't smoke with people around. No one in Australia smokes. Unless it's bongs in which case everyone smokes. In short... just don't be a dick.\", \"Don't fuck in a bunk room\", 'There’s not really anything I can add that hasn’t already been said but I think it’s also a good idea to expect that others won’t always follow these unwritten rules. A good pair of ear plugs and a sleep mask are going to serve you very well in a hostel.', 'Don’t walk around the room naked or almost naked. I was in a hostel in China (in the winter) with several female friends, and we had some Swedish guy walking around almost naked. We referred to him as Swedish Meatballs.', \"1) don't fuck with other peoples stuff. 2) dont be that guy that turns on the lights late at night.... 3) pick up after yourself, and help out around the place if others don't 4) headphones and earbuds.... no one wants to hear your music 5) no fucking in a dorm 6) don't cook stuff that smells awful\", \"If it's a hostel with a kitchen, there might be communal stuff there (like condiments), but don't assume anything is communal. Having food swiped from the fridge is annoying as fuck, has happened to me several times.\", \"Don't be that guy with a guitar\", 'Keep everything neat and tidy, and always welcome new people into the space. Never nice walking into somewhere and everybody ignores you. Hope you have a great time. ​ Also, get in the habit of keeping valuables safe and out of sight.', 'Basically just act like there’s 3-7 people sharing a room with you who aren’t subject to your whims. Cause there is lol", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I (25M) will be staying in a hostel for the first time in a few weeks. I wanted to ask if there are any unwritten rules or things I should consider during my trip? Just want to make sure I’m not doing anything seen as atypical. Thanks in advance!\n\nP.S. hostel is in Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Papúa New Guinea, etc.)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It\\'s easy to get gritty and grungy when you don\\'t know your comfort level limits yet, when you have so much life to experience, and when you know you can technically handle it (especially if it\\'s cheap). When you get older though? Eh, you\\'ve got nothing to prove to yourself and you\\'ve already had adventure. Adventure for adventures sake isnt enough anymore, and if still enjoy the adventure you can probably be a lot more picky about how to like to experience it. Also.. just so much less resilience than before. A bad night\\'s sleep when you are 35+ really fucks with your day while when you\\'re 21 it\\'s a lot easier to get \"banged up\" and bounce back.', 'Yes! Same. I recently did a trip in SE Asia. I still stayed in hostels but got private rooms when it was cheap enough, or if it was somewhere that I knew I wanted some actual rest before and after an big day, like visiting Angkor Wat.', \"Yeah hostels were really fun in my twenties but once I got into my thirties and had a better paying job, no way. I need my private bed and bathroom. Also I don't care about meeting people as much anymore.i just do my own thing. It's a bit awkward at night but I usually head back and watch something on my phone.\", 'So he let you sleep there?', 'Wait...so I\\'m going to make myself a cuppa and I have to suddenly make 12? Does a coffee fall into the \"cuppa\" category?', \"Found the fellow Brit? I couldn't imagine not offering a cuppa to someone if I'm making!\", '>No sex. In rare moment you find everybody else is doing it, then invite yourself to the occasion', 'People are gonna have sex in hostels. If you think a bunch of 19-25 year olds on vacation are going to refrain, that’s just not based on reality. Ideally try to get a private room somewhere if you meet someone. Or do it in a bathroom or remote corner of the hostel late at night, and don’t get caught. But don’t do it in the dorm rooms. That’s not okay.', \"I do but it's a compromise. I'd rather not.\", \"That's one thirsty guy... Pretty sad.\", 'Yes! In my experience, the best hostels have free earplugs, and decent ones will sell them for about a dollar each, at least in Europe.', \"It depends. If it's an en suite with 4 people, I would not assume it's free to use. Also, I would not leave my stuff there anyway.\", \"Bathroom I agree. Frankly, if you have a problem with other people using it, you wouldn't have left it in the shower. I just assume then anything left in there was stuff from past guests.\", \"Don't take 20min showers unless you've a private bathroom or the hostel is dead. If you're in a busy hostel with limited showers they should be less than 5 minutes. And if you're used to more than 20 minute showed there's no chance you're cutting it down to 5min without timing yourself. In 20minutes it could go from no one wanting to a line outside. \\nAlso 20min+ showers are just plane bad for the environment. Huge water and energy wastage.\", \"Is the 20 minutes your entire getting ready time including a shower, or are you saying that 20 minutes in a literal shower stall with water running is a pretty quick one? If the latter, you're way outside the norm (at least for the US, and some other countries I googled). Here's(https://www.healthline.com/health/shower-time#recommended-shower-length) a dermatologist recommending not to take a longer than 10 minute shower. A few websites cite this study(https://www.waterrf.org/research/projects/residential-end-uses-water-version-2) and say it found the average American takes a 7.8 minute shower. This article(https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15836433) also cites 8 minutes for the UK and this website(https://bright-r.com.au/australias-hour-of-shower-is-revealed-in-new-research/) cites 7 minutes for Australia (relevant to the OP).\", 'Nah that’s long af for a shower in general, let alone in a shared bathroom space imo. I’d say even ten mins is inconsiderate in a shared showers space (unless there are others free the whole time). 5 mins is a good rule of thumb for hostel showering imo', \">I would consider a 20 min shower a pretty quick one It's not. That's a spa treatment, not a shower.\", \"Most places in Australia have an extreme water shortage. If you do what you do in the US / Europe etc without taking that into account, you're being a bit of a travel dick. Which is what this thread is about.\", 'Same! I normally stay in en suite dorms and I set an alarm for 20 minutes to know if I’m staying in there too long. But I’ve never had any problems showering for that time and I’d say it’s pretty common for other women to have showers of the same length in dorms', 'Yeah boxers are fine. This person slept naked and would stand by the bunk bed to put on his tiny underwear hence the “Swedish meatballs” name.', 'Almost as if it came from a real experience.', 'Me too, I was going to lay there seething for an eternity haha. The shocked silence in the room after was something else lol. I think the shouty guy was just completely broken from sleep deprivation by that point.', \"Hostels typically have lockers. If you keep that stuff under your pillow while sleeping I don't think people would try to take them, they're not that brazen, but in my experience at hostels (10-15 years ago) some people are opportunistic thieves. One time I left like $20 in quetzals sitting in my open locker and left the room, and 15 mins later it was gone and nobody in the room would answer for it even though we were friendly beforehand. Another time I passed out from drinking with people and had the cash taken from my wallet - thankfully they left the other stuff. People at hostels aren't your friends - there's camaraderie because you're all young and exploring the world, you might party and even travel together for a few days, but just be really careful about trusting them. It's not everyone but it's enough that you need to have some vigilance. That's especially true for dudes who are like 30 and still in that scene.\", \"The hostel I'm in right now painted our room's windows shut ☠️\", 'Not just \"16 sweaty people with no windows or AC\", but 16 teenage people who still have that teenage stank.', 'Not worth it. The CO2 poisoning lol. Gonna mean terrible sleep and a cognitive hangover.', 'I’ve only been in one. In London. But it was quite ventilated…. It was posh with an en suite toilet room. But the plumbing for the toilet went through the outside wall of the building and down into the sidewalk. With a cereal bowl sized hole in the wall next to the pipe. 😆', 'It didn’t happen to me when I was in Amsterdam, I was in Croatia.', 'It happens everywhere. I’ve stayed in hundreds of hostels, and there’s been regular dorm sex in Iceland, Australia, Croatia, the US, Mexico, and Italy. Probably other places I can’t recall at the moment.', \"Just to hijack this thread- how did you find it? I presume based on the above you're what would be considered a slightly older traveller within SE Asia. I'm planning a second year+ stint from work next year. I'll be 31/32- I've been round most of S America when I was 25-26, and was usually one of the younger ones, but imagine that wouldn't be the case in SE Asia. I don't particularly care, just wanna set expectations. I wouldn't wanna travel like I did at that age, but would appreciate more of a social scene than just full moon vibes.\", 'He\\'s 6\\'5\". Probably didn\\'t get much of an option.', \"It's tea\", \"No I'm a Kiwi in fact. But I worked at a hostel years ago and found offering to make a cuppa was a great way to get people to relax and open up. Everyone appreciates even the smallest gesture.\", 'No. Life is not a porno. No one wants to watch you fuck.', \"Get a private room. Fuck on the beach. I don't care. Don't fuck in the dorms. \\nMaybe they should have fuck capsules or something.\", \"People are gonna do it, doesn't mean they aren't being assholes. Get a privat room if you want to do it.\", \"The next day the group of guys treated her like a pariah but didn't say much to him.\", 'I agree that the fewer people sharing a bathroom, the less likely I am to think that the shower gel left there is \"abandoned\", but stuff still gets left behind in small dorms. I don\\'t think it would be an unreasonable assumption for someone to make. Though as the \"typical clientele\" seems to be shifting more towards \"I can\\'t afford a hotel\" from \"I\\'m here for the experience\" in many areas, I guess the number of people doing things like obviously leaving their belongings in the shower will keep rising.', 'I’m sorry but how else will I shampoo my hair, rinse it out, condition my hair, rinse it out, wash my body, shave all my bits? 20 minutes is not a spa treatment, I’d say it’s pretty standard for most women, especially with shitty pressure hostel showers.', 'Not true of most of the tourist areas. Most of the east coast coastal areas are more prone to flood then they are drought.', 'Really? I avoid en-suite dorms. I’d much rather get up and leave than have someone using toilet and showering at all hours when I’m trying to sleep. And if it’s separate, there’s usually enough for everyone instead of 8 people all sharing one.', 'That sounds totally illegal :)', 'Definitely. I spent a night in a dorm in Dublin. I usually avoid dorms but Dublin was so expensive, I spent 1 night and got the hell out of Ireland to a cheaper destination. Anyway, my god. Like…you don’t realize humans create humidity until you’re in a room with no fans, no air circulation, no windows and no AC. It wasn’t summer. Dublin isn’t a humid place that I’m aware of. Yet there I was just sweating from how hot and humid the room was cuz everyone in there is doing the same thing, just breathing and sweating. Awful.', \"Should have knocked on the bottom of the bed. Don't know if that would have help tho...\", 'SE asia attracts a really young crowd. Early 20s. I’m 32, i definitely felt older, but at the same time I found some people I really connected with, but much fewer of them. I had less tolerance for bs and people I didn’t get along with, but with age came the confidence to do what I wanted and not be dependent on making new friends. I didn’t party as much as I did when I was younger, a lot of kids just care about partying and not where they are. The 32 yo hangover hits bad, so I cared more about my experiences and didn’t feel like I was missing out. I feel like I got all that out of my system when I was in my 20’s', '“Those aren’t pillows!”', 'If you don’t see it or hear it, it’s not your business. Not everyone can afford a private room.', \"But surely you don't do all that every day so 20min showers should still be rare, not considered short. Even at that my wife does all that in like 10 minutes.\", \"I'm a woman and I do all of that in less than 10 minutes. 20 minutes sounds very long!\", 'Woman here, definitely not the norm for me. I don’t wash or shave daily so half my showers are like 5 mins, just washing body with soap. For when I do, it’s like 1 minute for shampoo (you know you only need to wash your scalp with shampoo right?), 1 minute for conditioner, and shaving legs and pits takes 2 minutes tops.. vag takes longer but again that’s not every day and if I was using shared facilities I’d skip it', \"Just because Australia floods frequently doesn't mean that we don't also have decade long droughts. Often in the same locations.\", 'lol ok', 'The stench is, at least.', \"When it's about to climax you shout > Finish her! Top it off with > Fatality. Flawless victory. >\", \"Unfortunately it does bother the rest of us, you aren't as sly as you think you are. Not being able to afford a private room doesn't make you less of a dick for fucking in a dorm room.\", 'Did you read two comments up where I clearly said “Don’t do it in the dorms rooms. That’s not okay?” That’s the last two sentences in my comment. Did you misread? It’s seems like we agree and are just arguing over nothing?'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Me and my best friend are going to New York for the first time 5/9-5/12. We’re both 24 & are very chill calm people. During our stay we want to focus mainly on walking around aesthetic areas, going to cute coffee shops, rooftop bars, and good restaurants. We’re not huge on the main attractions just because they seem like they’ll be inconvenient and super time consuming. What area of NYC should we stay? I’ve been considering Soho or Manhattan based on social media but would love to hear from people who know the area and know where people like us should stay", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Mark the spots you want to visit on a map -> search for a hotel that will allow you to easily access them.', 'Five boroughs of NYC: 1. Manhattan 2. Brooklyn 3. Queens 4. The Bronx 5. Staten Island SoHo is a neighborhood in Manhattan. I recommend staying in downtown Manhattan (SoHo, TriBeCa, West Village/Greenwich Village, Union Square, etc.) or in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Me and my best friend are going to New York for the first time 5/9-5/12. We’re both 24 & are very chill calm people. During our stay we want to focus mainly on walking around aesthetic areas, going to cute coffee shops, rooftop bars, and good restaurants. We’re not huge on the main attractions just because they seem like they’ll be inconvenient and super time consuming. What area of NYC should we stay? I’ve been considering Soho or Manhattan based on social media but would love to hear from people who know the area and know where people like us should stay", "role": "user" }, { "content": "As someone born and raised in Manhattan (East Village), Midtown east and \"Lenox hill\" are the last places I would tell someone to stay. I actually had to google where Lenox Hill was because I literally never heard of anyone calling it that lol', 'Great answer', 'Are those the same thing? 😂', 'Based on some traveler vlogs we think some main attractions are time consuming and yes we like taking pictures lol! Nothing wrong with that', 'I will echo every one of these points. “Walkable” can include a quick ride on the train, and hotels in FiDi are much more affordable.', 'Sure thing! Long Island City in Queens is another affordable option for hotels while being in NYC with lots of subway connections. Only one stop on the 7 train from Manhattan, and it’s also connected to the G train which is one or two stops from Brooklyn’s super trendy neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg Hope you have a fun trip', 'I like to take the subway over to the Brooklyn side and then walk across the bridge into Manhattan, that way you’re facing the amazing view the whole way. Then when you get into Manhattan walk a little further to Stone St. in FiDi and have a well-earned drink outside. Enjoy your trip!', 'I am also born and raised in NYC, Stuyvesant Town, and been calling it Lenox Hill all my (long) life. Probably we were born decades apart!', 'Soho is in Manhattan. Just find a hotel near a subway and you’ll be fine.', 'Manhattan is the island that most of NYC is on. Soho is an area on Manhattan.', 'Vlogs are not reality and often promote places that give them kick backs.', 'Born and raised then went to NYU. Literally lived on 71st and 2nd for 5 years and never once heard it called Lenox Hill, everyone just said ues. All my life, anyone who talked about \"Lenox Hill\" was referring to the hospital... I honestly had no idea the area was even called lenox hill lol You must be really old', 'This isn’t true, NYC expands well beyond Manhattan Manhattan is the busiest borough and where all the main tourist sights are located, but it is neither the largest (Queens) nor the most populated (Brooklyn) borough'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I'm thinking about travelling to Iceland early next year and, hopefully, see the aurora borealis. I'd be interested in hearing from folks that have travelled there. I'm not inclined to drive; so which tours are a good. What are the chances of seeing the aurora in March?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"They say Oct to March is the best (since it's dark most of the day).", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I'm thinking about travelling to Iceland early next year and, hopefully, see the aurora borealis. I'd be interested in hearing from folks that have travelled there. I'm not inclined to drive; so which tours are a good. What are the chances of seeing the aurora in March?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\\n*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*', 'I have been in Iceland mid of march this year and we saw Northern Lights every evening/night where we have not been in a city environment. So overall it is depending on your luck 😊', 'When there, definitely check the daily Aurora forcast. I took a tour years ago, saw nothing. On the ride back to hotel, taxi driver told ne the forcast was nill for that evening. I could have better spent my time knowing it was likely going to be just dark sky that night. https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/', 'The Aurora Borealis is my main interest. And day driving is ok; night driving not so much. A tour might be a better way to view the Northern Lights and the other beautiful sights.', \"Thanks for the info about the free rebooking. I'm planning a trip around the new moon to maximize the dark sky.\", 'I would if I were 10 years younger.', \"I'll bet it was memorable - lucky you.\", 'I hope you were able to see other memorable sights that Iceland is known for.', 'Are you 80?', 'Yes, absolutely. Museums, waterfalls, thermal pools, lava tube tour, restaurants. All great. Enough that i went back again a few years later for more. Enjoy yourself there.', 'Not quite. Wait til you get old (if you do??!)', \"Thanks. We're very interested in waterfalls and thermal pools.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi all, just trying to understand my options here before I get responses from the airline/insurance. \n\nYesterday I was flying out of Mexico City, which was experiencing heavy delays, with my flight getting delayed over 4 hours. We were able to fly standby back to Tijuana on an earlier flight, but with 30 minutes left in our journey, we got rerouted to Mexicali (2.5 hours away driving from Tijuana) due to fog in TJ. \n\nWe were left on the runway for over an hour with no information, and were finally told either we could get off in Mexicali or fly back to Mexico City. They could not confirm whether or not our tickets would be valid for a new flight, so most, if not all, passengers disembarked. \n\nThis began the stressful mad dash to get a taxi ($40) to the border to walk across by foot, and then secure an Uber in Calexico. After 40 minutes of waiting, we finally got a $150 Uber that took 2 hours to get home.\n\nMy question: Since this was technically weather-related, am I eligible for compensation? They could not confirm if they could put us on another flight and urged us to get off, unsure if that changes things. Additionally, my Uber took me to my home in SD, not the Tijuana airport, so would this count as a reimbursable expense since I did not even go to the destination origin? \n\nAny advice will be helpful! I already submitted claims but want extra information to combat them if they deny me compensation. Thank you!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'You voluntarily deplaned. They said you could fly back to Mexico City, which you elected not to do. It doesn’t matter the cause, if you voluntarily deplane/remove from a flight then you are responsible for the costs incurred. You took “I can’t guarantee” as “you won’t get a new flight”, which was a costly assumption for you. They almost certainly were going back to Mexico City as the crew would not be good after the weather was supposed to pass, and they’re more likely to have a spare crew to complete in their biggest hub.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi all, just trying to understand my options here before I get responses from the airline/insurance. \n\nYesterday I was flying out of Mexico City, which was experiencing heavy delays, with my flight getting delayed over 4 hours. We were able to fly standby back to Tijuana on an earlier flight, but with 30 minutes left in our journey, we got rerouted to Mexicali (2.5 hours away driving from Tijuana) due to fog in TJ. \n\nWe were left on the runway for over an hour with no information, and were finally told either we could get off in Mexicali or fly back to Mexico City. They could not confirm whether or not our tickets would be valid for a new flight, so most, if not all, passengers disembarked. \n\nThis began the stressful mad dash to get a taxi ($40) to the border to walk across by foot, and then secure an Uber in Calexico. After 40 minutes of waiting, we finally got a $150 Uber that took 2 hours to get home.\n\nMy question: Since this was technically weather-related, am I eligible for compensation? They could not confirm if they could put us on another flight and urged us to get off, unsure if that changes things. Additionally, my Uber took me to my home in SD, not the Tijuana airport, so would this count as a reimbursable expense since I did not even go to the destination origin? \n\nAny advice will be helpful! I already submitted claims but want extra information to combat them if they deny me compensation. Thank you!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I doubt they’d throw a fuss IFF they were obligated to provide transport for passenger or reimburse so long as it wasn’t like an Uber fancy or whatever it’s called.', 'Yeah, the Uber from TJ to our house in SD was barely less expensive than Calexico to SD so we cut out that journey and went straight home', 'Yeah, no taxis in sight once we crossed the border and it took 40 min to catch a ride'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hola,\n\nI am a Schengen visa holder transiting via Zurich airport on my way to Americas. I have a layover time of 6h 55m. \n\n​\n\n1. Can I go to the city center, grab lunch, take a stroll, and be back? Time wise?\n2. I am a Schengen visa holder transiting via Zurich Airport on my way to the Americas. I have a layover time of 6h 55m. \n3. I assume they would allow the schgene visa holder(non-US) passport to c; lear customs and leave the airport?\n\n​", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hola,\n\nI am a Schengen visa holder transiting via Zurich airport on my way to Americas. I have a layover time of 6h 55m. \n\n​\n\n1. Can I go to the city center, grab lunch, take a stroll, and be back? Time wise?\n2. I am a Schengen visa holder transiting via Zurich Airport on my way to the Americas. I have a layover time of 6h 55m. \n3. I assume they would allow the schgene visa holder(non-US) passport to c; lear customs and leave the airport?\n\n​", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi, everyone,\n\nI’ll be travelling to Indonesia in the coming weeks for a period of 3 weeks. While most of my trip is planned out, there’s a 5-day period (Thursday to Monday, in case that’s relevant) that is still a bit of a question mark. \n\nThe original plan was the following: \n\nDay 1 - Arrival in Surabaya at 20h. Sleep in Surabaya. \n\nDay 2 - Take the earliest train to Yogyakarta and spend the night. \n\nDay 3 - Return to Surabaya by train during the afternoon. Then, take the sunrise tour of Mt. Bromo departing around 23h from Surabaya.\n\nDay 4 - Return to Surabaya from Mt. Bromo.\n\nDay 5 - Depart from Surabaya airport at 09h.\n\nAs it seems I’ll be on the go most of the time, and I’m not sure how reliable trains (and their schedules) are, my questions are the following: \n\n1. Do you think it is doable to take the train to/from Yogyakarta and still be able to visit something during the specified timeframe? For example, the Borobudur temple?\n \n2. While I’d love to visit Yogyakarta, do you think it’s best to stick with just Surabaya for the 3 days and do only the Mt. Bromo tour? \n\n3. Do you have any recommendations on a company that does the Mt. Bromo sunrise tours departing from Surabaya? \n\nThanks in advance! :)\n\n(Edit - formatting)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Indonesia?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi, everyone,\n\nI’ll be travelling to Indonesia in the coming weeks for a period of 3 weeks. While most of my trip is planned out, there’s a 5-day period (Thursday to Monday, in case that’s relevant) that is still a bit of a question mark. \n\nThe original plan was the following: \n\nDay 1 - Arrival in Surabaya at 20h. Sleep in Surabaya. \n\nDay 2 - Take the earliest train to Yogyakarta and spend the night. \n\nDay 3 - Return to Surabaya by train during the afternoon. Then, take the sunrise tour of Mt. Bromo departing around 23h from Surabaya.\n\nDay 4 - Return to Surabaya from Mt. Bromo.\n\nDay 5 - Depart from Surabaya airport at 09h.\n\nAs it seems I’ll be on the go most of the time, and I’m not sure how reliable trains (and their schedules) are, my questions are the following: \n\n1. Do you think it is doable to take the train to/from Yogyakarta and still be able to visit something during the specified timeframe? For example, the Borobudur temple?\n \n2. While I’d love to visit Yogyakarta, do you think it’s best to stick with just Surabaya for the 3 days and do only the Mt. Bromo tour? \n\n3. Do you have any recommendations on a company that does the Mt. Bromo sunrise tours departing from Surabaya? \n\nThanks in advance! :)\n\n(Edit - formatting)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "One more thing to add about Mt Bromo... Everyone will tell you to get off the bus on the street in Probolingo. This is NOT the bus station. Do NOT get off. They try to dump you at the scamming tour agencies that sell jeep tours etc. If it doesn't look like an actual bus station (not just a bus stop) don't get off.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "The Parthenon; Temple of Athena Nike; stairway in Athens-Thiseio; Hellenic Parliament with tomb of the unknown soldier; view of Athens atop Mount Lycabettus; and the ancient archeological site of Delphi", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Where... ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "The Parthenon; Temple of Athena Nike; stairway in Athens-Thiseio; Hellenic Parliament with tomb of the unknown soldier; view of Athens atop Mount Lycabettus; and the ancient archeological site of Delphi", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There are plenty of people here, trust me. OP is just good at getting a good angle. Well done OP.', 'I guess I got lucky with my Parthenon pic and didn’t get anyone in the shot lol. But there were hundreds of people there that day', 'What time did you go?', 'Around 11am'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Planning a trip in July to San Sebastian and would love to visit France. I would need to fly out of Toulouse and was wondering if this is feasible. I hear great things about Toulouse. Any good stops along the way and how would you recommend getting from San Sebastian to Toulouse?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Planning a trip in July to San Sebastian and would love to visit France. I would need to fly out of Toulouse and was wondering if this is feasible. I hear great things about Toulouse. Any good stops along the way and how would you recommend getting from San Sebastian to Toulouse?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I really just want to know whether my luggage and backpack will be safe even if I don't keep an eye on it / put it overhead etc. \n\nDirect train.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Never had issues.', 'As a man who literally took it yesterday and 4 days ago, don’t worry. My first time in Europe, you can store it in the compartments as you enter your coach, or store it above your literal seat. You’re fine. Book it and relax. For reference, went from Madrid to Seville, then Seville to Malaga.', 'Never had any issues just leaving it unattended', \"You're fine. I just came back last month riding trains from Madrid to Cordoba to Seville to Granada to Malaga.\", 'you can get shit stolen anywhere anytime. keep an eye on your things.', 'My wife and I had no issues. We kept our stuff reasonably close to us but didn’t worry about it', 'No issue. Except I found out after we rode that there are actually cheaper train operators for many of the same routes that are usually just as good as renfe but less well known. For some reason I thought renfe was the only option because they show up on Google flights and advertise more.', \"Rode on Renfe a lot. Never had any issues. General/common sense safety I guess? ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I really just want to know whether my luggage and backpack will be safe even if I don't keep an eye on it / put it overhead etc. \n\nDirect train.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*', 'Pay attention: If you booked an avlo train, you have to pay extra for luggage. Strange concept for a train, but it will be really expensive if you have to pay before bording.', \"I take it constantly. No problem, ever. People don't usually steal in a train.\", 'Took it from Madrid to Malaga and had zero issues. The only weird thing was the website wouldn’t allow me to pay with a credit card and I had to use my debit card.', \"Thank you! I'll try and get some rest on the train then. Reassuring reddit comment section👍\", 'The deregulation is very recent so there’s not as much information about the other operators.', \"They charge extra for everything. You'll end up paying more if you don't pay attention.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi, I am traveling to Madrid from the US today and then catching a separate internal domestic flight with Iberia Airlines. I received my Check In email and the date on the email and check in website is 2 days later than when I booked for. When I go through the web chat computer service they confirmed my confirmation code is for the day I booked. I don’t know if the check in is just a typo or if I’ve been bumped to a later flight with no notice/update? I don’t know if I should check in to the flight with the date as it is or wait until I get to Madrid to talk to them. I may try to call on my layover if I can get through. Realize this is kind of a niche situation but if anyone has experience with this I’d love to hear it. Thanks!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi, I am traveling to Madrid from the US today and then catching a separate internal domestic flight with Iberia Airlines. I received my Check In email and the date on the email and check in website is 2 days later than when I booked for. When I go through the web chat computer service they confirmed my confirmation code is for the day I booked. I don’t know if the check in is just a typo or if I’ve been bumped to a later flight with no notice/update? I don’t know if I should check in to the flight with the date as it is or wait until I get to Madrid to talk to them. I may try to call on my layover if I can get through. Realize this is kind of a niche situation but if anyone has experience with this I’d love to hear it. Thanks!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi! I have a dilemma in booking a flight that will get me from Bangalore to Jakarta. I can either\n\n1. Book through GoToGate (3rd party) and minimize the layover in KL (required for the cheapest cost) or I can\n2. Book a one-way BLR to KUL and then another one-way KUL to CGK about 4 hours later with the airline directly\n\nBoth are risky options and transfer the risk onto the traveler but wondering if one is significantly better than the other? FWIW, I'll only be traveling with a carry-on bag and a personal item (no checked luggage) and KUL to CGK has a ton of flights / day.\n\nEDIT: The reason I don't want to book direct BLR to CGK with the airline is because the only layover they give me is 9 hours when there are significantly quicker options. \n\nThanks!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Always better to book with the airline directly. If you have any issues you might be stuck using go to gate. Read their terms very carefully.', 'I just missed a connection in KL a few weeks ago because even though I was just flying through I had to switch terminals which requires stamping in and out of the country. I had two hours but couldn’t make it. Make sure you have enough time if you choose options one.', \"i never book 3rd party unless it's a reward redemption there's just... no reason to book thru 3rd party\", 'Why isn’t booking BLR-KUL-CGK on one ticket directly with the airline an option?', 'I booked with GoToGate once. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi! I have a dilemma in booking a flight that will get me from Bangalore to Jakarta. I can either\n\n1. Book through GoToGate (3rd party) and minimize the layover in KL (required for the cheapest cost) or I can\n2. Book a one-way BLR to KUL and then another one-way KUL to CGK about 4 hours later with the airline directly\n\nBoth are risky options and transfer the risk onto the traveler but wondering if one is significantly better than the other? FWIW, I'll only be traveling with a carry-on bag and a personal item (no checked luggage) and KUL to CGK has a ton of flights / day.\n\nEDIT: The reason I don't want to book direct BLR to CGK with the airline is because the only layover they give me is 9 hours when there are significantly quicker options. \n\nThanks!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Fuck GoToGate. They’re a bunch of wankers.', 'Easy choice for me... direct with the airline, with enough space left between the two flights. I never book with third parties... and 4 hours is plenty of time.', \"If you're not checking a bag, I would 100% fo with the two one-way flights with the airline. There is also always a chance, even if you booked the one with the 9 hour layover, that you could ask the airline to switch on the day of the flight. Worst they can say is no.\", \"What about flying all on 1 airline like Sri Lankan? Not sure what dates you're doing but they have pretty reasonable layovers\", 'ah thank you that is super helpful sorry you missed the flight !!', 'ah sorry forgot to explain - the only option they give has a 9 hour layover but I can make one much sooner (1.5 hour, 3 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours)'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I recently went to a surf camp and had an incredible experience. Met loads of people, made new friends, and got slightly better at surfing. I’ve traveled a lot and haven’t experienced anything like this.\n\nHostels are really hit & miss. Sometimes you meet cool people, and sometimes none at all.\n\nIt feels like basing the community around an activity was very helpful in bringing folks together. Maybe there’s other similar stuff?\n\nAre there other experiences like surf camps around that you can join in, especially in cities that aren’t on the ocean, while traveling?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"I use Hostelworld to check how busy a hostel is advance. It'll tell you how many people are booked in the same time as you. Avoid the dead ones. Ones with group dinners are great for meeting people.\", \"Activities are the way to go in my opinion because you start with a shared interest (besides traveling). I've met great people doing walking tours for architecture and food.\", 'I’ve met great people through tours and activities. These provide an automatic topic/common interest to talk about and usually lead to conversations about where people have been or what else they’re doing while they’re in town. If you have similar plans and seem to get along well, it’s an easy way to get a travel buddy!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I recently went to a surf camp and had an incredible experience. Met loads of people, made new friends, and got slightly better at surfing. I’ve traveled a lot and haven’t experienced anything like this.\n\nHostels are really hit & miss. Sometimes you meet cool people, and sometimes none at all.\n\nIt feels like basing the community around an activity was very helpful in bringing folks together. Maybe there’s other similar stuff?\n\nAre there other experiences like surf camps around that you can join in, especially in cities that aren’t on the ocean, while traveling?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A big shame is a lot of hostels stopped doing those during COVID and never brought them back. I’ve been to a bunch at least around here (in Europe) where it advertises events online but haven’t done them in years. HostelWorld tried that social element but I think have pulled the plug. A good idea in theory but the chat functions never seemed to really take off.', 'Same. I had some interesting conversations with other solo/female group travellers while doing tours. Tour companies love to stick all the single people together out of convenience.', 'What kind of groups do you look for?', 'I’ve been at plenty of social hostels…. but they usually end up being party hostels in my experience. Not much socializing - just kids partying and trying to sleep around (no judgment, just not what I’m looking for).', 'Traveler, expat, community, certain types of activities. When my kiddo was younger, we would often connect with local family groups.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Is it possible to do the above in one week? If not, which should be cut out? Current plan is to fly round trip from the US to Rio, and get to IZ or BA via plane from there.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'I would recommend the following: Rio 2-3 nights, fly to Foz do Iguaçu (Brazilian side of Iguazu falls), stay 1 day, fly to Buenos Aires stay 2-3 nights, back to America. Brazilian here.', 'Sure, 1 night Rio, fly to BA for 1 night, fly to Iguazu for 2 nights, back to BA for 1 night. Then fly to Rio again for another night. This leaves you an extra night to maybe check out Lima or Bogota.', '**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Buenos Aires?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Is it possible to do the above in one week? If not, which should be cut out? Current plan is to fly round trip from the US to Rio, and get to IZ or BA via plane from there.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "But if there are more fees that I haven\\'t accounted for, that certainly sounds like a better plan', 'They are usually embedded in the ticket fare. Depending on how many times you cross an airport, it can proportionally double or triple and sometimes cost an entire leg of the journey in added fees to which you could save a lot if you just pass through each airport once.', \"Maybe you could check with those airlines (I'm not sure but i think Copa Airlines) which allows you to stay a day in Panama city then fly to BsAs and then to Rio, just reverting the journey. Or avoid BsAs for now and stay in Brazil and go check the Caldas Novas city in the middle of the Pantanal zone, it is amazing\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "So my gf booked tickets for us and her children just before Christmas through booking.com on WestJet, all flexible tickets. She also booked a ticket for her ex because he was supposed to spend time with their kids as well but then backed out, so instead I’ll be flying back with the kids instead of him. She has to stay another week for work. We’ve had this trip booked since July, since her ex backed out I was taking his ticket instead and we did a name change. So the name change was supposedly process but we never received a confirmation, then we find out today they’re unable to do this. We potentially need to book another ticket at double the price and getting a flexible ticket was a waste of money. Trying to talk to their customer service is a nightmare. What is the best course of action here? Can’t seem to speak with a manager either.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Sorry my friend, name changes aren’t allowed.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "So my gf booked tickets for us and her children just before Christmas through booking.com on WestJet, all flexible tickets. She also booked a ticket for her ex because he was supposed to spend time with their kids as well but then backed out, so instead I’ll be flying back with the kids instead of him. She has to stay another week for work. We’ve had this trip booked since July, since her ex backed out I was taking his ticket instead and we did a name change. So the name change was supposedly process but we never received a confirmation, then we find out today they’re unable to do this. We potentially need to book another ticket at double the price and getting a flexible ticket was a waste of money. Trying to talk to their customer service is a nightmare. What is the best course of action here? Can’t seem to speak with a manager either.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sorry 😞', 'She had an extra ticket in case work got cancelled and she’s able to change that ticket. However it’s booked directly with WestJet.', \"Maybe it's something European? I know it's possible with at least Lufthansa, SAS and Ryanair\", 'Wow! You’ve taught me something. I am shocked that LH and SAS do. I knew Ryanair and smaller low costs did.\\nThanks!'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Japan waters is so clean!! Im still in awe how clear they are and how you can see the fishes swimming.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Japan waters is so clean!! Im still in awe how clear they are and how you can see the fishes swimming.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi to all Fellow travelers of the world!\n\nI'm thinking to solo travel next month(the first 10days of December) for 5-6 days to Bulgaria low budget , from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo by bus or Train, staying for a couple of nights there and then from there to Plovdiv again by any transportation that is available and stay there for two nights. \n\nMy next intention is to leave from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki-Greece, but with a quick exploration I've done, I saw the only way \nis via Sofia and you have to come back and then go again south.. \n\nAnother worry is about the weather that period of time, if it's snowing could be hard to travel all those places by the transportations? \n\nIs there any way to travel directly from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki without going back to Sofia? \n\nAny tips for keeping my budget as low as I can?\n \nIs anything that I have to be worried? \n\nHow easy is to communicate in English in Bulgaria? \n\nWhat about paying with credit cards? Is it a common thing or rare? \n\nAnyone has other experience don't hesitate to write it here. \n\nThank you everyone before hand!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"Ok, so I have lived in Bulgaria for half of this year, and I have also stayed for a holiday in the past. 1. It's a cash based society. Don't bet on using a card everywhere. Have cash on you always. 2 lev is 1 euro, and it's a fixed rate, so it's not bad trying to calculate prices. 2. With the thessaloniki connection, im sure (after trying to do the route myself as i was living in plovdiv) there's an option to take a bus to the Greek border from plovdiv then from there to thessaloniki, try to check a few coach and bus providers and flixbus as perhaps there's an option or two that would suffice. The balkans are shit when it comes to international transport, which is a shame but hey ho. \\nIf anything there's a train that runs daily from sofia to istanbul (stopping at plovdiv) and you can check out the Bulgarian train site for some information or Google the route to see what others think of it. https://www.bdz.bg/en 3. Bulgaria is generally cheap in comparison to Western European countries, so it's possible to keep spending down as food and whatnot isn't too expensive if you are used to western prices (although inflation has also hit hard there it's still cheaper of course) 4. Oh, and I wouldn't bet on any friendliness in communication, I've lived in about 8 countries, and the one I would never come back to stay/visit is Bulgaria. Perhaps in Sofia there's a bigger chance of talking to someone in english, but it won't be a positive experience, haha. Have been turned away from stores just because I couldn't speak Bulgarian (can speak Russian and willing to try to get my point across which isn't difficult in morocco even with no knowledge when it comes to arabic) Granted it feels different when on holiday/vacation but just keep that in mind. 5. Bulgarians love smoking (even when at a cabin in the mountains). It's ridiculous, but that's the balkans for you. 6. There is no real reason to stay in veliko tarnovo for a couple of nights.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi to all Fellow travelers of the world!\n\nI'm thinking to solo travel next month(the first 10days of December) for 5-6 days to Bulgaria low budget , from Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo by bus or Train, staying for a couple of nights there and then from there to Plovdiv again by any transportation that is available and stay there for two nights. \n\nMy next intention is to leave from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki-Greece, but with a quick exploration I've done, I saw the only way \nis via Sofia and you have to come back and then go again south.. \n\nAnother worry is about the weather that period of time, if it's snowing could be hard to travel all those places by the transportations? \n\nIs there any way to travel directly from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki without going back to Sofia? \n\nAny tips for keeping my budget as low as I can?\n \nIs anything that I have to be worried? \n\nHow easy is to communicate in English in Bulgaria? \n\nWhat about paying with credit cards? Is it a common thing or rare? \n\nAnyone has other experience don't hesitate to write it here. \n\nThank you everyone before hand!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If you want to just rock around bulgaria then I suppose it would make some sense to go to burgas for a day or two instead of spending more time veliko tarnovo (you dont need to cut it out because its on the way there so just leave it as a stop).I know it's winter and that the beach won't be anything amazing but I lived in burgas during the winter months so it's not bad. The promenade is long and well maintained (black sand appears at one point?? Lol I don't get that) .There are lots of cats in burgas, those little hot drink machines everywhere so with a couple of stotinki you're alright. The main city centre is also neat. Also with plovdiv you could also climb one of the 6 hills (I've only ever counted 4) but they are dotted around and there's a monument one just near one of the big malls and there's one in the city centre so honestly 2 days in plovdiv wouldn't hurt if you want to take your time. Also with plovdiv to take the bus you need some cash (1 lev per person) and a person In the bus will take the money and give you a paper ticket that they might rip in 2, maybe the bus driver will give you it but usually there's a person. Google maps doesn't work so use the easyway app that shows routes and everything. So I guess about 2 days veliko 2 days burgas 2 days plovdiv, add or take away whatever you want I'm just trying to help. Maybe just 3 days veliko then 3 days plovdiv idk. The temperature differences will be a shock as although it has been VERY hot in the balkans this summer I would imagine that winter would dip again. Rhodope mountains and rila mountains and pirin too but that would require a car to get around but that's also something, I would think that during winter it's more difficult with the snow and everything but that's that. Good luck and if you have any other questions I'll try to answer them :)\", \"Such a helpful informations!Well done! I feel more confident now than before I didn't know all those! Thank you, they are very useful! I appreciate it!\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi everyone! I am from Kazakhstan and my boyfriend is Jewish. We want to live in Kazakhstan for couple of months and possibly extend the time. If anyone had any experience living in Kazakhstan as Jewish? Or travelling to Kazakhstan as Jewish? Did you get mistreated? How was the experience overall? I have been reading some articles online and they say that it is pretty safe. From my experience, I have never seen a case of anti-semitism in Kazakhstan. I would really appreciate if you have any experience that you would like to share", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'“These gypsy tears will keep you safe.” — Borat Sagdiyev', \"I'm not Jewish but my father is, we visited Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan prior to the pandemic. We never had any issues, most people didn't care at all, some people were curious. You're right that Kazakhstan is a very secular country but even the religious people are quite tolerant of other Abrahamic religions, the influence of the reactionary Salafiyya and Wahhabiyya reform sects in the country is minimal in comparison to many other Muslim nations. Just don't go around vocally supporting Israel's genocide against Palestinians or something and you'll be fine.\", 'Is there a particular reason people would know he is Jewish? Or is it just their last name and assumptions over their religions?', 'As long as he is not an orthodox jew - how would people know?', 'In my country, there is problem…', 'Not sure how good the Chinese food is there.', 'Is his name Sasha Cohen?', 'If you encounter any anti-semitism, the Jew can just fight them off with his claws.', 'He has a russian surname, he speaks English in American accent. There is literally nothing that screams that he is jewish. Last time we visited Kazakhstan together, no one said anything rude when they found out where he is from and what is his ethnicity. They were actually curious and wanted to learn more about his culture', 'nothing in particular. His parents are just afraid so I want to show them that it is safe and Kazakhstan is secular country', 'Not so much an assumption as a very real concern', 'and the problem is transport!', 'it is ok', 'Chinese food is better than most food anywhere :)', \"Yeah I wouldn't be concerned. No one would know.\", 'Then keep it downlow. Just don’t tell people. You saw what happened in Dagestan last week, right?', 'I’m not jewish but generally a lot of people think I am, couldn’t convince those I met in Tel Aviv several times that I wasn’t. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi everyone! I am from Kazakhstan and my boyfriend is Jewish. We want to live in Kazakhstan for couple of months and possibly extend the time. If anyone had any experience living in Kazakhstan as Jewish? Or travelling to Kazakhstan as Jewish? Did you get mistreated? How was the experience overall? I have been reading some articles online and they say that it is pretty safe. From my experience, I have never seen a case of anti-semitism in Kazakhstan. I would really appreciate if you have any experience that you would like to share", "role": "user" }, { "content": "But, if the person has no outward clues that they are Jewish, not going around wearing Jewish related attire, do not have a name that's Jewish, etc, how the hell would people know?\", 'We must make transport easy!', 'Hey, can i DM you regarding stay and other options in Almaty, i’ll be landing there by 15 day. \\nIf you could help me out 🖐', 'Some places just *looking* like a Jew is enough to get harassed these days, don’t even have to be one', 'lots of people can be noticeably Jewish looking. My dad has the big nose, black curly hair, and olive skin that make it very obvious of his ancestry', 'Throw transport down the well!', 'Sure.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "My family and I are planning to take our first flight since 2020, and I'm really concerned over what to do if we catch Covid while on our trip. I wanted to see what the general consensus and protocol is. We're in the U.S. and remaining in the country, so there are no international concerns.\n\nSo we'll be traveling quite far, and we have the plane tickets, hotel, and rental car to worry about. If we catch Covid, do any of these generally offer extensions for your stay, or flight modifications? If so, are these covered or is it 100% out of pocket?\n\nMy concern is that I obviously wouldn't want to fly and infect an entire plane full of people, but I also don't want to be out several thousand dollars from spending 1-2 extra weeks in a fancy hotel, along with the rental car and flight adjustments. It feels like a lose/lose with no good choices, but I want to be prepared in case it does happen.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'If you are sick, wear a mask.', 'I bet almost every single flight in the air has at least one person on it with Covid', 'I don’t think anyone cares', \"Yeah, nobody cares now and so you shouldn't expect special concessions for COVID-related reasons anymore. At least US airlines have more flexible change policies than they did prior to the pandemic.\", 'Yea naah. Those times have long gone', 'What do you do? The same things you’ll do if you caught Covid at home now.', 'I got Covid while in London. Just mask—half the airplane was hacking worse than me.', 'We’re in 2023 now man..', \"Everyone I know who had COVID in the last 6 months got it from airports/travel. Mask up if you're that concerned and you'll be fine.\", 'Don’t expose others to Covid (or any other illness) while contagious.', 'I don’t actually know anyone who is testing anymore but if you are unwell ( fever, generally feel terrible ) then regardless if covid or not then for your sake and others don’t fly. Many years ago just before needing to fly home my young daughter fell ill and we had to delay her flying by almost a week . Travel insurance covered it all and airlines changed out flights ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "My family and I are planning to take our first flight since 2020, and I'm really concerned over what to do if we catch Covid while on our trip. I wanted to see what the general consensus and protocol is. We're in the U.S. and remaining in the country, so there are no international concerns.\n\nSo we'll be traveling quite far, and we have the plane tickets, hotel, and rental car to worry about. If we catch Covid, do any of these generally offer extensions for your stay, or flight modifications? If so, are these covered or is it 100% out of pocket?\n\nMy concern is that I obviously wouldn't want to fly and infect an entire plane full of people, but I also don't want to be out several thousand dollars from spending 1-2 extra weeks in a fancy hotel, along with the rental car and flight adjustments. It feels like a lose/lose with no good choices, but I want to be prepared in case it does happen.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Get the latest booster. If you're vaccinated and get it, a severe case would be unlikely. Mask on the plane there and back so your trip isn't interrupted. Losing sightseeing time sucked, and having Covid was not fun at all. It's not over at all, it's just not as problematic as it used to be for most people.\", 'Wear a mask. If you catch it it’s a drag but you don’t need to have anxiety about it.', 'Fly home.', 'What year is this? Just live your life', 'It’s not 2021 anymore.', 'Covid is over…', 'Nobody cares about covid anymore. I caught covid while In Florida and flew back to Austin with zero problems. I tried to ware a mask on the plane but just could not do it.', 'You mean a well fitted N95 (not the cheap surgical ones). And do not take it off for an hour to eat and drink on the flight.', 'The question is if two masks are better than one, or if they are like condoms…', 'I highly doubt travel insurance would cover someone who doesn’t want t to fly home because they have COVID.', 'Similar for me. I went to urgent care and got paxlovid. They told me since my symptoms started on Wednesday and I started paxlovid that day (Saturday) I was fine to fly on Sunday. I waited until Monday and wore a mask the whole trip home.', 'The pandemic is over is more appropriate.', \"You can get an add on for it. I've been required to get it for some tours.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Gday , planning on spending a night in Pismo beach after driving big sur ( north end ) before going on to Santa Barbara next day . \nObviously will have a bit of time following day before short drive to SB . \nFirstly looking for any hotel recommendations? Would like to be on beach, family of 4 , kids 11-13 . No real budget . \nThey’ve heard all about s’mores on beach so would love to do that , thinking also of ATV riding next day , \nAny other activities, restaurants recommendations would be welcome , cheers", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Gday , planning on spending a night in Pismo beach after driving big sur ( north end ) before going on to Santa Barbara next day . \nObviously will have a bit of time following day before short drive to SB . \nFirstly looking for any hotel recommendations? Would like to be on beach, family of 4 , kids 11-13 . No real budget . \nThey’ve heard all about s’mores on beach so would love to do that , thinking also of ATV riding next day , \nAny other activities, restaurants recommendations would be welcome , cheers", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Driving across Turkey at the moment and hoping to head further east to visit Mount Nemrut. I know this was part of the earthquake zone and so wondering if it is advisable to travel there currently? Less concerned about further tectonic activity, more around whether the surrounding areas are ready / happy for tourists to visit. Has anyone got any recent experience?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Driving across Turkey at the moment and hoping to head further east to visit Mount Nemrut. I know this was part of the earthquake zone and so wondering if it is advisable to travel there currently? Less concerned about further tectonic activity, more around whether the surrounding areas are ready / happy for tourists to visit. Has anyone got any recent experience?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Im away on a 3 week trip to the Philippines next week with very little plans outside the first few days. For some unknown reason in the last few months I have been hit with the mid life crisis (40m) Long story short I could probably easily lose 10kg if not more and have started cutting carbs and riding my bike this last week. I am keen to continue this on my trip but there are two issues;\n\n1. I love food\n2. I love alcohol\n\nI could probably minimise both aside from a wedding I will attend which I must do gods work and perform at my peak performance in terms of being a loose unit. Would an extremely active holiday as in lots of snorkelling, hiking and attending gym be sufficient to still hit a goal of 1kg a week if I'm still indulging in the odd beer and local food minus so much rice? \n\nI am not trying to lose weight for this trip its obviously too late but any suggestions on how anyone has successfully done this without totally ruining their trip would be great. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"I always lose weight when travelling as I am much more active than I am at home. Don't over think it, enjoy your trip and you'll probably find you've lost weight when you get back.\", 'Staying active through hiking and snorkeling will definitely help. Just balance your food intake with portion control, and opt for beer with less calories. Have fun!', 'When I travel I walk from 15-30 km a day sightseeing, hiking, shopping, etc. That’s enough exercise for me to start shedding pounds, provided I stay away from ice creams and long drinking sessions. I’d say that if you just drop the booze and do normal tourist things you will lose weight. That’s also assuming you don’t have more than one fancy (i.e., multi course high calorie) meal a day.', 'No need to cut out any good group. Just increase your activity, walk as much as you can, and exercise some portion control. Enjoy your food and drinks.', 'I always lose weight when I go to Europe. I’m from the US and most food in Europe just has less sugar than our. Between that and walking 9-10 miles a day I come home a little trimmer than I left.', \"I've lost weight on Europe trips where I was active. I was in the philippines in feb and I honestly gained a few lbs. \\nI did some active stuff like canyoneering and swimming with whale sharks, but I also did a lot of drinking and eating. The food there is so good and cheap it's hard to not try like one of everything when you go places. I'd drink watermelon shakes all day then have then add vodka to them at a point. I'd get transportation everywhere because it's so cheap. \\nI wanted to try adobo and all the desserts everywhere I went. \\nGood luck\", 'I lost some on my trip to Italy and France this year. A min of 20k steps per day, including a lot of stairs, lots of water helped', 'Yep just eat some dodgy food. Guaranteed weight loss.', \"I usually hold steady, but not in Scotland. Turns out a steady diet of haggis and meat pies isn't health food, but it all tastes great so I regret nothing.\", 'Yes, because of dietary restrictions and lots and lots of walking. I feel like I’m missing out on being able to enjoy food when I travel. I make the best of it but it can be hard.', 'Recently went to Indonesia and got food poisoning plus Covid. I lost 4 kilos. Sure, wasn’t intentional, but the bikini body was happy', 'Everytime. Eat better, and I snack less.', 'Travelling for 10 months now and I’m down 12kgs.. all of which was lost in the first 5ish months! All part of the journey (literally)', \"Over two weeks in Japan this Summer, I lost two pounds. Which isn't a lot, but considering I didn't even remotely try to eat healthy (3-4 full meals and many snacks every day) it surprised me. Of course, we walked an average of ten miles every day, so there is that too.\", \"In Europe it's the stairs with no elevators/lifts and walk everywhere. I lost 5 pounds after 3 weeks in Croatia especially Dubrovnik.\", 'I lost 15 lbs traveling in India for 3 weeks. Between it being 105°F every day and catching a stomach bug, I never had a chance.', 'I tend to walk miles a day, sometimes even hitting 10-14 miles while on vacation. Plus I rarely ever eat full meal, and more so snack on street food of where ever I’m at. So yes, it’s definitely possible.', 'I got terrible food poisoning and stranded in the desert in Mexico once, I lost like 25 pounds in a week and nearly died. I call it the Baja Death Diet', 'I actually managed to lose weight on a 16 day cruise, but then again I also lost weight during lockdown. Apparently I have a contrarian metabolism.', 'I did when I went to Europe for 3 weeks. Weirdest thing ever. I ate nothing but bread, potatoes and sausages and drank huge amounts of beer, but lost at least 10 lbs and then kept losing after getting home. Only thing I can figure is that the quality of food was better and I walked so much.', \"I lost so much weight in West Africa partially because I had a horrible reaction to a vaccine that left me w the stomach flu, would likely have lost weight anyway because the diet is so low-calorie (basically stewed meat, veggies, rice). Delicious though. I was like 96 lbs when I left, don't recommend.\", 'I indulge on food and drink when I travel, but I also walk a minimum of 15k steps a day which helps balance it out. Also the food tends to be less processed (than in the US), which is healthier, etc.', 'Lost almost 20 kg in Pakistan.', '“Which I must do gods work and perform at my peak performance in terms of being a loose unit” made me LOL', \"I'll use my last trip as an example. Went to Japan for a few weeks, ate like a pig. I mean literally 6-7 meals a day, 2 desserts a day minimum, and still lost weight. But we also walked between 20k-25k a day so.\", 'I always lose weight when traveling. Eating tons of good food all day every day, as much as I want, but there’s so much walking and being active involved. It’s a win win!', 'I lose 10 lbs a week when I’m in Japan because of how much I walk and how great the food is for you. And I don’t hold back or diet either. I eat everything I see. I drink like 2-3 drinks with dinner though', \"I do sometimes lose weight while travelling just because I'm far more active than I am at home. However, having tried to follow a strict diet while travelling in order to lose weight deliberately, I can say it sucks and often doesn't work. I'd recommend just staying sensible, minimising your alcohol intake, being active, not eating everything just because you can, and deal with your impending midlife crisis when you get back. (Also don't hop on the scales for a couple days after you return, as it's not uncommon to gain water weight on long flights and you want to give that a chance to go.)\", 'I travel frequently and I always gain. It’s a combination of being thrown off my workout routine and absolutely loving eating in new countries. I write you from Nairobi right now eating a plate of fried chicken and cashews. Might go for a run tomorrow and I might not. I don’t care.', 'Yup while I was 3 weeks in India wonder why 🏃🏻\\u200d♀️🤔', \"> Anyone ever actually lost weight while travelling? Yes, it's quite common.\", 'I’m in Thailand (permanently). Drink insane amounts but my diet is extremely on point when I drink, mostly protein. I don’t get food cravings. I went from 273 to 165 in about 6 months. Thank fck for not getting stretch marks or loose skin. I don’t know how I managed to get abs after abusing my body this much.', 'Me, the food is so much more fresh and I am walking a lot more. Plus, less down time / snacking. I live in America so...the food is literally better anywhere else lol.', 'I always do because I’m just so much more active on vacation. Also, I’ll usually skip breakfast and try to stick to mostly local fresh seafood, veggies, and fruit', 'Only once I lose weight when travelling. It was in the Netherlands. The food there is terrible.', 'Yup! I lost 10lbs when I was student teaching in England. I walked several miles a day. Wore out my Doc Martens.', 'I (73M) have definitely lost weight while traveling. I love Granada, Spain and spend 3-7 weeks there almost every year. I (and my spouse) rent an AirBnb in The Albaicin and usually cook our own meals, but we WALK. EVERYWHERE. Yes, we drink alcohol a lot and, because tapas are free with every drink, we go tapas bar hopping often. We cook most our own food and walk a lot - I usually lose 8-12lbs each trip.', 'I’m Filipino. I always joke with my coworkers that if you haven’t gained at least 5 lbs while visiting we haven’t done our job. Good luck and as many people have stated walking is what will help stave off the worst of it. Keep hydrated.', 'As others have mentioned, if you maintain your regular food intake, you’ll provably lose some weight due to being more active. \\nI actually either lose a few kg or the weight doesn’t change, because oftentimes my digestive system gets messed up while travelling somehow. \\nBesides the point, don’t forget to try the Philippine mangoes. And try the sticky sweet rice in banana leaves with your coffee. Enjoy your trip!', 'stay active, hit the gym when you have time and enjoy life and you will be fine', \"I lose weight when i travel. I eat more or less the same, definitely drink much more but i walk A LOT everytime i travel. I don't weigh myself but my clothes were definitely much looser, jeans were sliding off, etc.\", \"I'm slim to average build and nearly always loose weight when travelling. I work a desk job at home and when I travel I'm walking and moving a lot more than at home even if it's just browsing local markets or dancing to some live music. If I'm actually doing an adventure holiday with hiking etc I can easily drop 2-3kgs in a two week trip even with eating nice food and drinking. If you're already really active at home it might be harder but I think you'll likely still loose weight... hiking sheds the kilos as you're active for many hours a day.\", \"I swim in the ocean as much as I can and lose weight. The salt also helps my skin and hair type too. If you're coming from the US, our country is notorious for using high fructose. Those health people who were all against high fructose years ago were actually right. I always feel a subjective difference when I eat food from other countries.\", 'So far I always lost weight. We tend to explore by foot. And we walk A LOT. Our average daily steps when we are visiting for example Barcelona were between 25.000 and 40.000+. So i can literally eat all day and see a lot of the city and people while losing weight. You also see a lot of places you\\'d never find without exploring by foot. We were travelling with a couple from the US last year. Let\\'s just say we had different approaches to what \"walking distance\" is. So maybe it\\'s a cultural thing.', 'I lost around a stone over a month in Hong Kong this year, I averaged around 20k steps per day and ate what I wanted for my main meals but didn’t snack between. \\nI didn’t drink alcohol aside from maybe 4 pints the entire month and only drank water and sugar free drinks if I needed flavour, a lot of flavoured sparkling water. \\nSounds boring but it’s just how my trip went and I happened to lose weight, it wasn’t a goal at all', 'food is the main attraction for me when traveling and i definitely indulge in drinking and local bakeries too! and i’ve always came home having lost a ton of weight. even when i thought “man i must’ve gained this time”. nope, just lost. here’s how that happens:\\nwhen i’m not eating junk food i’m walking somewhere. i easily take 30k steps daily. i like hiking, swimming and outdoor sports too. this plays definitely an underestimated role in weightloss. don’t restrict yourself i think. if you’re active, you’d probably notice or get uncomfortable if you ate too much anyway. other than that enjoy your time!', 'If you really want to lose weight spend an extended amount of time trekking in the Himalayas. Nepal is perfect for this.', \"Just eating healthier food (I assume you're American) in more reasonable portions will help you. And yes, an active holiday with more walking and other physical activities also contributes to your goal. I tend to loose weight while traveling, and I'm no stranger to alcohol.\", 'Yes, even passively. What I mean is if I’m away somewhere for a long time and not working out I usually come back weighing a bit less. Has to do with quality of food. I’m from the states and processed food is not as prevalent outside the US. Its pretty crazy honestly, and I drink too, not a lot these days but I definitely notice the difference though.', 'I wish lol', 'I lose or maintain on vacations. Eat smart, (low carbs, high protein, no food after 6pm, no sweets) , limit alcohol (1 per day), exercise daily…', 'Traveling just skip lunch or have a piece of pastry and coffee, your stomach will shrink and lose appetite for big dinner.', 'As an American, I consistently lose weight traveling abroad just because I’m not eating all the same processed foods and moving more. YMMV, but I would say allow yourself to enjoy things, let the food worry be “am I fueling my body properly” and not “am I eating too much bad food” (it’s a mindset/relationship w/ food change b/w the two) and be mindful of how much you consume of any one item.', 'Hi OP, This question is better suited for a weightloss or fitness sub. But know that you can’t “outrun a bad diet” as they say. To lose 1 lb/week, you need a calorie deficit of 3500. So 1 kg would be >7000 calories per week or >1000 calories per day. Assuming a 2000 calorie/day diet (probably low based on your comments) you would need to either cut your eating by 1000 calories or add 1000 calories of exercise every day. If you truly want to lose as much as you’re saying, you will have to count calories, and I would strongly advise cutting the alcohol as an easy place. Quick off the cuff math. On average, a person burns 100 calories per mile on foot. That means a 10km hike you will burn ~600 calories. A typical can of beer has 150 calories. Two beers and half the hike has been nullified from a calorie perspective.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Im away on a 3 week trip to the Philippines next week with very little plans outside the first few days. For some unknown reason in the last few months I have been hit with the mid life crisis (40m) Long story short I could probably easily lose 10kg if not more and have started cutting carbs and riding my bike this last week. I am keen to continue this on my trip but there are two issues;\n\n1. I love food\n2. I love alcohol\n\nI could probably minimise both aside from a wedding I will attend which I must do gods work and perform at my peak performance in terms of being a loose unit. Would an extremely active holiday as in lots of snorkelling, hiking and attending gym be sufficient to still hit a goal of 1kg a week if I'm still indulging in the odd beer and local food minus so much rice? \n\nI am not trying to lose weight for this trip its obviously too late but any suggestions on how anyone has successfully done this without totally ruining their trip would be great. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": ">Cut carbs (no bread - replace with Ryvita, no potatoes - replace with rice) >Limit alcohol consumption- weekend pint on Saturday only and I do mean 1 pint - that’s one pint a week 😳 >Cycle more Holidays I do tend to lose weight as I don’t have cooked meals. As I travel solo tend to skip restaurants (maybe one or two meals a week) and rest of the time it’s wraps and bottles of Lucozade or Sprite from the mini supermarket and lots of walking. But cutting out bread and potatoes and more exercise is the Simplest weight loss over all', \"I'm already pretty skinny, but I always lose weight when I leave the US, lol. No matter if the destination is where I stuff my face in bread, pasta, cheeses, and drown myself in wine.\", 'Often. Lots more walking/running to catch a train etc, carrying heavy backpack a lot, and on a budget so eating bread and cheese from a local shop, I lost a lot of weight. I was younger at the time so it was easier to lose than now, but it can be done.', 'I lose weight every time I travel. I love food too but I don’t generally eat breakfast unless it’s included in the hostel/hotel price. If I eat breakfast I’m not likely to eat lunch. My one big meal is dinner and I’m generally walking or moving around a lot during the day when I’m on a trip.', 'I lost +/- 30 lbs traveling in Europe for3 months decades ago due to travel only by bus and train once I landed in Spain. Carried everything I needed in a military duffel bag. Sent half of what I originally carried over back home halfway through the trip. Stayed in hostels a lot and used only public transport or walked. Ate mostly Continental bfasts offered at the hostels, from street vendors and grocery stores. Had an absolutely unforgettable experience that changed me for life.', 'Loss the alcohol and you’ll live so much longer, healthier and happier. Don’t talk yourself out of it', 'Only in South America!!', 'I love alcohol and food. I also love hiking and exploring. I always lose weight when traveling. Take the time to walk.', \"No, I just get fatter. Usually come back without my abs and hungover. Don't recommend coming out of a bender on 24 hour + flight and layovers. It is exhausting.\", 'Every time I travel internationally I do. I’m not a fan of meat, especially if I don’t know what it is, so I don’t eat any. I have issues with fried, greasy and spicy food so have to avoid that. Do to one of my meds I can’t drink. So, I’m pretty limited.', 'Every time I go somewhere other than the US I lose weight. Especially In Europe the quality seems better, the portions are smaller, and I do more walking. Lost 9 lbs in Italy on my honeymoon while eating non stop', 'I always lose weight when I travel. I have ADHD and at home food is my number one dopamine hit. When I travel, all the sights and sensations and novelty totally curb my appetite. I love seeking out new foods when I travel so I don’t restrict or try to eat healthy. But all the stimulation means I fill up quickly. That and I walk a ton when I travel.', 'I don’t think I’ve ever had a trip where I didn’t loose some weight. On vacation I routinely walk 10,000+ steps (usually much more) per day and only eat at mealtimes vs. at home where I’m sitting all day for work and more often than not survive on snacks all day to save time.', 'I lost weight while visiting family in Argentina \\n🇦🇷 \\nWalked a lot \\nAte a lot of fresh food , ex vegetables and the cattle there are highly respected. \\nHighly recommended visiting Argentina city Buenos Aires if you want to have a place to walk a lot', 'I lost like 20lb after a month in Argentina because I walked everywhere, like 5 miles a day and often only had one meal. A large milenesa sandwich at like 2:30pm and I’m not sure exactly why, but eventually I was only feeling hungry at 2:30pm. So not that many calories in and a lot out. Diet is important sure but so is being active. Not necessarily exercising or working out but just constantly being on the move even if slow and directionless helps a lot. It can even be swimming, biking, or literally just walking, walking to a bus stop, taking a bus to a city center, walking around the city for maybe an hour, walking into shops / museums. Definitely kept the pounds off me', \"I always lost weight - especially in Asia! I did a ton of walking plus I found in Asia I would just keep grazing on street food as opposed to sit down meals. Enjoy your food, limit the alcohol and sweet drinks (the biggest culprits in my opinion) and have fun exploring. Keep well hydrated - it's easy to mistake thirst for hunger.\", 'I lose weight when traveling as I walk about 3 times more than I usually do per day.', \"I always lose weight when I travel because I'm a lazy POS when I'm home\", 'The walks be insane so you’ll likely end up losing weight even if you eat more too', 'Philippines is the perfect place then. Every time I spend significant time in Asia I lose at least 20 pounds. Problem is I tend to gain it back in the US. I think due to there being much less sugar in food over there, less processing, and higher humidity (more sweat), I tend to lose a lot of weight there', 'I went to Paris and drank lattes all day, had multiple pastries a day, would finish off the night with lots of wine and the most decadent French food you could imagine. \\nI lost weight. I walked 30k steps everyday', 'Yes but I tend to bicycle tour. But I too love to eat and drink while not pedaling so it’s usually a wash', 'Just walk as much as possible. I recently traveled to NYC and lost a few pounds from all the walking and climbing up and down subway stairs.', \"Yes the food quality is different. In Erica there are things they allow in food that are not even allowed in other countries mostly because they have universal health care they want you to stay healthy. In America you being sick is big business so they don't care what they put in your food the sicker the more money they make one you there is a whole documentary about it.\", 'Yeah when I got food poisoning on my last day turkey and was bed ridden the subsequent week in Cairo. I’m normally 6’5” 245 but I dropped below 200. I looked fantastic once I got better', 'I went on a vacation for 2 weeks. Party almost everyday, eat normal everyday. No exercise at all. When i came back, somehow i gain muscle and lost body fat Still confuse until now', 'I stayed in Italy for 3 months. I was around 220 of fat. I came back probably around 200-190 but I was hiking for 10 miles every few days.', 'Every.Single.Time. I eat all the sweets. I drink all the beer/wine. I eat 3 meals per day, most days. I grab a coffee in the morning. I eat more sweets. But I walk 10+ miles per day MOST days when I am traveling. So it all ends up being burned from my walking, climbing, etc.', 'This. Google Maps tells me I walk anywhere from 15km to 25km per day when I travel. No way I get that much activity during my regular work days. Plus I do some resistance training in the morning for 30 mins with push ups, exercise bands, etc.', 'Less easy access to snacks too, at least for me.', 'Same. I walk so so much when I travel.', 'I was going to say the same. I have no problem being a couch potato while eating bon bons all day but when traveling, I feel like im training for a triathlon and end up losing weight. I just never stop.', \"100%. My life here in the US is wholly car centric. Drop me in a place where that isn't the case with lots of neat spots to explore and I become a more active person.\", 'Seriously. I ate and drank so much in Italy a few weeks ago and still lost weight because of just walking alone. I was doing like 12 miles a day but also had some lazier days. If your an American, you’ll pretty much lose weight. If not than less helpful. But the food just isn’t as bad elsewhere.', \"Same here! Plus, I'm walking/exercising more than I eat, so I usually end up losing weight\", 'My wife and I did various parts of the Inca trail over 10 days, came home freaking shredded and starving.', 'I lost weight on a cruise earlier this year. Was getting like 15k steps in at least a day plus the heat. I ate and drank a lot still', 'I always gain weight in Europe. I live in California, am extremely active and very prudent about what I eat and don’t drink. I eat what I want when I travel, and a lot of what I want is Europe is cheese, wine and gelato lol. Can’t outrun bottomless aperol spritz!', 'I’m from Australia I eat pretty healthy and actually have a physical job but I’m carrying some injuries so barely exercise outside work. I also only eat one meal a day, at night which I think has thrown my metabolism out of whack.', \"This is so true. From US as well. We went on a 14 day vacation to Hungary/Austria/Germany last summer. We ate so much (dessert at lunch & dinner) and drank more alcohol than normal (we don't have wine/beer with lunch at home) and we didn't gain any weight. We walked a little more than usual but not even close enough to attribute that to burning off all the extra calories. Also, I have food sensitivities at home and there's a list of things (mostly preservatives) I can't eat here. I could eat anything there and not have a reaction.\", 'Also no high glucose syrup/corn syrup e.g.', 'I do about 20k a day at work usually but not necessarily up stairs etc.', \"That's the life-hack, gouge yourself on street food and get violent diarrhea\", 'I live in Australia our food is a fair bit healthier than the US too, I don’t eat bread or sweets. I’m not really putting on weight but never lost the weight I gained in an accident.', 'It’s not my greatest English upon re reading', 'Now you are talking', 'Great cakes I found', 'I’ll keep hydrated alright, on San Miguel', 'I’m a massive foody actually, I don’t know what I’m thinking.', 'Same. I’m thin and work a desk job. I actually have to try to consume more calories when traveling because my activity level goes up especially if we’re diving or hiking. If I dive 1-2 times per day I will lose weight even eating more. Coincidentally, I’m also leaving in a couple of weeks for a three week trip to the Philippines!', 'Yeah I have an active job but I guess Im so adapted to that job it doesn’t do much for me anymore. I put on a heap after a bad accident and have just never lost it due to a variety of factors including the arthritis caused from the injuries.', 'Clues they aren’t American: the phrase “loose unit”, “keen”, use of kgs, spelling minimize with an “s” for starters', 'I’m not American', 'I’m not expecting it to be easy or to succeed, just wanted to hear people’s thoughts.', 'Stopping isn’t an option I’m going to a wedding, keeping to an odd one here or there is more realistic.', \"It's basically physically impossible to lose over 2 pounds a day, unless your purpose in going was liposuction....\", 'Yeah I’ve been researching and the Mindanao food looks more my thing, closer to Indonesian food. I’ve had Filipino food before and like it but it’s very rich.', 'This is what I want to hear', 'The only alcohol I drink is beer, just enjoy cracking the odd Sam Miguel with dinner.', 'Same here. I eat way more than usual, but I also walk a lot like all day, basically', 'I’ve had malaria, would prefer hiking to be honest.', 'Muscle, you are a powerhouse', 'I like Filipino food, it’s not SE Asia’s best but I’m a massive seafood fan, not a fan of sweet food though.', 'I never do either, but thought it could be a good chance to do an experiment.', 'That will do it', 'Asian cooking is full of sugar!! I think it’s honestly more that you’re on holiday and being active. Less sitting around and eating because you’re bored.', 'Much more active and less bored mindless eating for me', 'Yep this is it for me too', 'Exactly! Just back from 2 1/2 weeks in Egypt, 2 kg lighter than when I left. out and bout 14 hours a day, no mindless snacks in front of the tv or laptop and some limited food choices in places.', 'You\\'re doing it wrong then, LOL. I find it MUCH easier to find good snacks. \"Oooo ANOTHER pastry/gelato/cookie/candy shop? I\\'ll just pop in to see what they have...Shouldn\\'t have done that. But it tasted SOOOO good!\" My trips are punctuated by delicious sweets and some historic buildings.', 'Ah! I don’t drink (had a little problem in the past). That’s probably the difference. If I drank like I used to I’d inflate like a tire in Europe!', 'That can do it. Agree with the small bites recommendation. Also remember to keep a healthy perspective while you are away. Just because you will be eating in more restaurants you should anticipate taking in more salt than you realize, which is going to make you retain water weight. That might make you think you are gaining weight despite your best efforts and that’s frustrating. Remember it’s probably just water and it will go away when you get home.', \"I'd eat small bits often if I were you, keep the metabolism going. I need to eat every 2 hours or so otherwise I get brain foggy and weak\", 'Yeah it was great when I lived there. I’m 195 lbs in the US and 160 when I live in Japan. It’s that big of a difference.', \"I'm sorry to hear about the injuries :( \\nFor you to loose weight travelling you either need to be more active than at home or eat less. If you're already active at home it won't be a quick win like it is for office workers.\", 'Also, Americans usually call it vacation, not holiday.', 'Stopping is always an option. If it isn’t you have a problem that you need to look into. Empty calories and stops your body repairing. I lost 20 kg from just stopping. Can be tough to hear, but you wanna lose 1 kg a week.', 'Are you going to Mindanao? Where are you from? My country has a “do not travel” alert for that region due to the high risk of kidnapping and terrorism.', \"yeah it's like so easy to hit 20-30k steps a day while you're on vacation. but so hard to hit it at home 🥲\", 'Maybe. All the guys I was with lost like 4 pounds and I was up. Like, yipee!! ☹️ haha', 'Sounds interesting yes', \"I'm more active in the US ironically. Asia I tend to drink pretty heavily. If it's not the sugar is it possible food is just made better out there? Or my body is just very impacted by the humidity?\", 'Bored mindless eating! Nailed it!!', 'Yup', \"Yep me three, I've lost weight on cruises too.\", 'Tell me about it! At home I drink black coffee and water, so between the cappuccinos in the morning and a couple cocktails in the evening…', 'Oh yup', 'I’ll see if I can find other ways', 'Yeah we have similar but the area I’m going to is okay, more reconsider your need to travel. It’s in the Christian area. I’m only there briefly for a wedding. But will seek out the food in Manila etc.', 'Probably smaller portions as well', 'A cruise was the only vacation where I gained weight. Constantly available free food combined with very little exercise while onboard ship (I did the 1-mile ship circuit every morning, but that was about it other than messing around in the swimming pool). I usually lose 5 lbs a week when on any other vacation, even an all-inclusive hotel, as I enjoy strolling around and visiting the sites, and all that walking adds up.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello everyone… I just had an issue with my flight tickets…we made a typo when we booked our tickets… specifically the typo was in my ticket… instead of Angeliki…(that my id name is spelled) we typed Aggeliki…it’s only one letter… we tried to fix it by calling an agent and he told us that changing the name is not possible and the only way is to cancel the ticket and of course we will not take our money back…And I’m thinking… will be an issue if I go to check in with the ticket the way it is?… will they let me do the check in? Or I will lose my flight because of a letter?? All answers appreciated!!!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello everyone… I just had an issue with my flight tickets…we made a typo when we booked our tickets… specifically the typo was in my ticket… instead of Angeliki…(that my id name is spelled) we typed Aggeliki…it’s only one letter… we tried to fix it by calling an agent and he told us that changing the name is not possible and the only way is to cancel the ticket and of course we will not take our money back…And I’m thinking… will be an issue if I go to check in with the ticket the way it is?… will they let me do the check in? Or I will lose my flight because of a letter?? All answers appreciated!!!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": " I book a flight trip.com app doha to manila on 27 nov but they say they are still issuing the ticket and will be issued after 96 hours. does any one experience the same?? jus wondering why they took so long to issue the ticket. shoud i be worried??", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": " I book a flight trip.com app doha to manila on 27 nov but they say they are still issuing the ticket and will be issued after 96 hours. does any one experience the same?? jus wondering why they took so long to issue the ticket. shoud i be worried??", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi, all I booked a flight to Malta I will arrive there at 17 on Saturday in two weeks and I will go back at 14 on Tuesday (and it will rain but I am used to raining). \n\nFirst night: Sliema \nFirst day: Mdina + Marsaxlokk Fishing Village (If I wake up late I will do only Mdina) \nSecond day: Valletta + Three cities \nOn the third day I have my flight at 14 I don't know if I will be able to do something on this day as I will have a few hours before going to the airport, I can probably go back to Valletta (?)\n\nGuys, what do you think about my Itinerary? Then I haven't got any accommodation I will probably stay in Sliema.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi, all I booked a flight to Malta I will arrive there at 17 on Saturday in two weeks and I will go back at 14 on Tuesday (and it will rain but I am used to raining). \n\nFirst night: Sliema \nFirst day: Mdina + Marsaxlokk Fishing Village (If I wake up late I will do only Mdina) \nSecond day: Valletta + Three cities \nOn the third day I have my flight at 14 I don't know if I will be able to do something on this day as I will have a few hours before going to the airport, I can probably go back to Valletta (?)\n\nGuys, what do you think about my Itinerary? Then I haven't got any accommodation I will probably stay in Sliema.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi all! We’re planning a one month trip to Europe from Dec-Jan. Starting off in Zurich, spending one night there then heading to Weggis to spend 3 nights there and then Zermatt to spend 3 nights. In Zermatt we’d like to take the glacier express to Brig.\n\nAfter Switzerland we’re planning to go to Amsterdam, Denmark, London, Belgium, and Scotland. \n\nWhat would be the most efficient/cost effective way to travel around for this month? Mostly looking for advice about the one week in Switzerland because there are so many options I’m not sure which to choose.\n\n Thank you in advance!!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"> Weggis to spend 3 nights", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi all! We’re planning a one month trip to Europe from Dec-Jan. Starting off in Zurich, spending one night there then heading to Weggis to spend 3 nights there and then Zermatt to spend 3 nights. In Zermatt we’d like to take the glacier express to Brig.\n\nAfter Switzerland we’re planning to go to Amsterdam, Denmark, London, Belgium, and Scotland. \n\nWhat would be the most efficient/cost effective way to travel around for this month? Mostly looking for advice about the one week in Switzerland because there are so many options I’m not sure which to choose.\n\n Thank you in advance!!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A half fare combined with saver day passes might be best, but it depends what you want to do in that time.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello fellow travelers,\n\nI’m excited to share that I’ll be embarking on a trip to Kuala Lumpur in the first week of March, following a 5-day stay in Bangkok. While I’m eagerly anticipating my visit, I’ve been hearing mixed reports about the weather in Kuala Lumpur during that time of year.\n\nI’d love to hear from those who have experienced Kuala Lumpur in March to get a better understanding of what to expect. Is it true that the city experiences heavy rain in the evening? Or does it mostly rain during the day, with short bursts of rain that quickly subside?\n\nYour insights will be invaluable in helping me prepare for my trip and make the most of my 4 days in this beautiful city. I appreciate any tips and advice you can provide about the weather or any other must-see attractions or local experiences.\n\nThanks in advance for your help!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello fellow travelers,\n\nI’m excited to share that I’ll be embarking on a trip to Kuala Lumpur in the first week of March, following a 5-day stay in Bangkok. While I’m eagerly anticipating my visit, I’ve been hearing mixed reports about the weather in Kuala Lumpur during that time of year.\n\nI’d love to hear from those who have experienced Kuala Lumpur in March to get a better understanding of what to expect. Is it true that the city experiences heavy rain in the evening? Or does it mostly rain during the day, with short bursts of rain that quickly subside?\n\nYour insights will be invaluable in helping me prepare for my trip and make the most of my 4 days in this beautiful city. I appreciate any tips and advice you can provide about the weather or any other must-see attractions or local experiences.\n\nThanks in advance for your help!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I'm planning a 2 week family vacation in Europe around Alps, hoping to get a bit of hiking, good food and views. We did Austria a few years ago around Salzburg and Halstratt, and it was amazing. I've two pre-teen boys now who can hike 1-2 hrs a day, so I can dial up on the adventure a bit.\n\nI can't decide between villages around Mont Blanc or villages around Matterhorn. Dolomites would be interesting too but we recently visited Italy. Crowd, ease of transfers and accommodations are some other factors on my mind.\n\nWhat do you all recommend?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I'm planning a 2 week family vacation in Europe around Alps, hoping to get a bit of hiking, good food and views. We did Austria a few years ago around Salzburg and Halstratt, and it was amazing. I've two pre-teen boys now who can hike 1-2 hrs a day, so I can dial up on the adventure a bit.\n\nI can't decide between villages around Mont Blanc or villages around Matterhorn. Dolomites would be interesting too but we recently visited Italy. Crowd, ease of transfers and accommodations are some other factors on my mind.\n\nWhat do you all recommend?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I'm traveling Europe for a couple months, and want to spend more time on thr Mediterranean coast. My ideal place would be somewhere beautiful and where it's easy to socialize. \n\nI was thinking Palermo, but looking at hostels there, I'm not sure it'd be the easiest place for a solo traveler to meet people (I'm new to traveling and so mainly only know how to meet people through hostels).\n\nIs there anywhere you'd recommend?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"I'd second Naples. The typical tourist beach towns on the coast are totally empty now. Palermo could be ok, but there is less to do/see than Naples if the weather sucks: lots of storms are blowing in now (I am in Italy now but not Naples). Italians are pretty insular, so you are just going to be hanging with other random tourists, and Naples likely has more.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I'm traveling Europe for a couple months, and want to spend more time on thr Mediterranean coast. My ideal place would be somewhere beautiful and where it's easy to socialize. \n\nI was thinking Palermo, but looking at hostels there, I'm not sure it'd be the easiest place for a solo traveler to meet people (I'm new to traveling and so mainly only know how to meet people through hostels).\n\nIs there anywhere you'd recommend?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If it's the latter,I would be looking at major cities with more tourists... Naples for example. If the former, I'd be looking outside of Europe.\", 'Have you looked at Cagliari in Sardinia? The weather should be as good as Palermo, the city is beautiful and the people are very easygoing.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Safety\n\nHello, \n\nI’m a German guy and I had recently planned to visit Erbil.\nI’m not sure if I should still visit it, because of the Gaza situation. \nI’m scared to be seen as a “Western” and targeted by somebody.\nIs there a real danger?\n\nI would still love to visit Erbil, get to know the people and the culture. \n\nThanks everybody and hope nobody feels offended.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'I was in Erbil, Baghdad, Karbala, Mosel for the last couple of weeks and I felt very safe and welcome. Im easily identifiable was western ( 58 year old woman with long white hair), being asked 20 + times a day welcoming me, asking where I was from, asking for a selfie with me, inviting me for coffee . Best one was 3 police in Karbala approached me when I was walking alone at night, asked me where I was from and the head guy invited me for coffee. I walkedwith them to where there trucks/humvees were parked on the round about and he sent an underling off to fetch us coffee as he practiced his English while I wowed him with my smattering of Arabic. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Safety\n\nHello, \n\nI’m a German guy and I had recently planned to visit Erbil.\nI’m not sure if I should still visit it, because of the Gaza situation. \nI’m scared to be seen as a “Western” and targeted by somebody.\nIs there a real danger?\n\nI would still love to visit Erbil, get to know the people and the culture. \n\nThanks everybody and hope nobody feels offended.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "From here, my friend, we have two options: to keep reveling in the delusion of the latter identities and get nowhere (which is what our father\\'s generation did), or stick to a unified national identity and get on the nationalism ark of modern civilization.', 'Wow, 3 hours to get to the airport from the city center seems a lot', \"The drive itself is 15 minutes, its the many security checks, bag check, drag your stuff to bus, wait for bus, wait for people to get on, wait to get off, line up to check in. I went 3 hours before and had time for a quick sandwich before last security check to get to gate. There were only a couple of flights when I was going and our flight wasn't full, cant imagine how long it would take with lots of people.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just wanted to share my experience on my trip to Guatemala last week. For those who don't know there have been political protests and road blocks restricting travel around the country in September/October. I had a trip planned for end of October and had a really hard time finding the latest updates on how my trip might be affected and if I should cancel my trip. \nI ended up going and I'm really glad I did!\n\nMy trip was from Oct 29th - Nov 6th. I went from Guatemala City -> Antigua -> Lake Atitlan -> El Paredon. \nI had no issue booking shuttles or traveling between destinations. \nI heard that the week(or two weeks) before there was still some road blocks but the protests weren't violent or dangerous and now are focused mainly in the city. \n I'd say the trip wasn't really negatively affected, things were much slower than normal for this time of year I think. Which was nice for the most part. There were some events like the Mr Mullets boat party, pub crawls / parties I wanted to go to which still happened but were smaller.\n\nAnyways, I had a great time! I hope this info helps someone else who might be in a similar situation :) \nEdit:I wanted to add this could change and limited to my experience for a week. I found emailing hostels and asking about shuttle availability was a good way to get some info.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just wanted to share my experience on my trip to Guatemala last week. For those who don't know there have been political protests and road blocks restricting travel around the country in September/October. I had a trip planned for end of October and had a really hard time finding the latest updates on how my trip might be affected and if I should cancel my trip. \nI ended up going and I'm really glad I did!\n\nMy trip was from Oct 29th - Nov 6th. I went from Guatemala City -> Antigua -> Lake Atitlan -> El Paredon. \nI had no issue booking shuttles or traveling between destinations. \nI heard that the week(or two weeks) before there was still some road blocks but the protests weren't violent or dangerous and now are focused mainly in the city. \n I'd say the trip wasn't really negatively affected, things were much slower than normal for this time of year I think. Which was nice for the most part. There were some events like the Mr Mullets boat party, pub crawls / parties I wanted to go to which still happened but were smaller.\n\nAnyways, I had a great time! I hope this info helps someone else who might be in a similar situation :) \nEdit:I wanted to add this could change and limited to my experience for a week. I found emailing hostels and asking about shuttle availability was a good way to get some info.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi , just wanted to know if you have ever faced any use while withdrawing money from Niyo debit card abroad?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi , just wanted to know if you have ever faced any use while withdrawing money from Niyo debit card abroad?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello everyone, I am planning a Christmas trip to Germany and will be renting a car there. I have been getting quotes on rentalcars.com, Europcar and Sixt.\n\nPrice wise rentalcars.com with Keddy is by far the cheapest but there is a limited mileage and I cannot seem to find the unlimited mileage extra to add on. Also I couldn’t find many reviews of them so wondering wether they are legit and reliable.\n\nI have actually made a reservation on Europcar as it is fully refundable, I didn’t realise the class I rent actually include a car I do not wish to drive so and I might cancel the reservation for that reason. Anyone have experience with requesting a specific model or requesting not to have a specific model?\n\nIn terms of legitimacy comparing Sixt and Europcar what is everyone’s thought? Sixt is non refundable so I reckon it will be a good idea to gather some more opinion before I make my decision. This is the first car rental experience in Europe so any input will be much appreciated. Thank you very much", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello everyone, I am planning a Christmas trip to Germany and will be renting a car there. I have been getting quotes on rentalcars.com, Europcar and Sixt.\n\nPrice wise rentalcars.com with Keddy is by far the cheapest but there is a limited mileage and I cannot seem to find the unlimited mileage extra to add on. Also I couldn’t find many reviews of them so wondering wether they are legit and reliable.\n\nI have actually made a reservation on Europcar as it is fully refundable, I didn’t realise the class I rent actually include a car I do not wish to drive so and I might cancel the reservation for that reason. Anyone have experience with requesting a specific model or requesting not to have a specific model?\n\nIn terms of legitimacy comparing Sixt and Europcar what is everyone’s thought? Sixt is non refundable so I reckon it will be a good idea to gather some more opinion before I make my decision. This is the first car rental experience in Europe so any input will be much appreciated. Thank you very much", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I’m looking for some advice or opinions on where to travel to January/February. It will be just my girlfriend and I. We are both in our late 20s if that matters. Our past travel usually involves walking around the city exploring with less set plans but I’m open to having more planned activity based travel if we do something that requires it. \n\nLooking for:\n- want to visit 2-3 cities in 7 days + 2 travel days from LAX in late January/early February\n- Prefer 3-4 days per destination for bigger cities, 1-3 days for smaller\n- Hoping to do 2 of the options below. Ideally pretty different from each other. Flights between them ~2.5 hours or less\n- We like nightlife (specifically house/techno/raves type stuff) but don’t need it in both places. Ideally one option would have some fun nightlife\n- Budget not super strict but looking for cheaper destinations ideally. Willing to do one cheaper and one more expensive\n- Safety is important for South/Central America as we will likely be out late for nightlife\n\nHere is my admittedly very long list of options in no particular order:\n\nEurope:\n1. Eastern Europe - krakow, Bucharest, Zagreb, Warsaw\n2. Greece - Athens, santorini, Mykonos\n3. Madrid/Portugal\n4. Popular tourist destinations - Venice, Paris\n5. Germany/Austria - Vienna, Munich, etc. \n6. Wintery places - Swiss alps, ?\n\nAmericas:\n1. Central America - Costa Rica, ?\n2. Columbia - Medellin, Cartagena, ?\n3. Brazil - rio, ?\n4. Argentina - Buenos Aires, ?\n5. ?\n\nPlaces we will not go to for this trip for various reasons:\n- Rome, Florence, Barcelona, Berlin, Budapest, Prague, Amsterdam\n- Asia/Middle East/Australia/Africa\n- Mexico, USA, Canada\n\nFavorite past travel destinations:\n- Berlin, Prague, Amsterdam\n\nImportant things to note:\n- Flight price not an issue\n- I will potentially be proposing to my girlfriend during this trip somewhere \n- We are from a place with basically no winter season and are not accustomed to cold weather. Not opposed to weathering the storm but milder weather is generally better. Snow and cold is fine but avoiding strong rainy seasons is ideal\n\nI understand these destinations provide very different experiences and we are open to all of them but just looking for input or past experiences. We clearly haven’t narrowed down our options much yet so all opinions are welcome!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'deleted', 'What did you especially like about Berlin, Prague and Amsterdam?', 'MALLORCA or IBIZA', 'How about Singapore and Bangkok?', \"I've been to everywhere on your list and have been travelling full time for 7 years. My 2 cents: Cartagena is fun if you are a single male. Same with Medellin. No idea as a couple. Good weather in both. BA too much of a hassle changing money now, plus likely lots of protests shutting down the city again. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I’m looking for some advice or opinions on where to travel to January/February. It will be just my girlfriend and I. We are both in our late 20s if that matters. Our past travel usually involves walking around the city exploring with less set plans but I’m open to having more planned activity based travel if we do something that requires it. \n\nLooking for:\n- want to visit 2-3 cities in 7 days + 2 travel days from LAX in late January/early February\n- Prefer 3-4 days per destination for bigger cities, 1-3 days for smaller\n- Hoping to do 2 of the options below. Ideally pretty different from each other. Flights between them ~2.5 hours or less\n- We like nightlife (specifically house/techno/raves type stuff) but don’t need it in both places. Ideally one option would have some fun nightlife\n- Budget not super strict but looking for cheaper destinations ideally. Willing to do one cheaper and one more expensive\n- Safety is important for South/Central America as we will likely be out late for nightlife\n\nHere is my admittedly very long list of options in no particular order:\n\nEurope:\n1. Eastern Europe - krakow, Bucharest, Zagreb, Warsaw\n2. Greece - Athens, santorini, Mykonos\n3. Madrid/Portugal\n4. Popular tourist destinations - Venice, Paris\n5. Germany/Austria - Vienna, Munich, etc. \n6. Wintery places - Swiss alps, ?\n\nAmericas:\n1. Central America - Costa Rica, ?\n2. Columbia - Medellin, Cartagena, ?\n3. Brazil - rio, ?\n4. Argentina - Buenos Aires, ?\n5. ?\n\nPlaces we will not go to for this trip for various reasons:\n- Rome, Florence, Barcelona, Berlin, Budapest, Prague, Amsterdam\n- Asia/Middle East/Australia/Africa\n- Mexico, USA, Canada\n\nFavorite past travel destinations:\n- Berlin, Prague, Amsterdam\n\nImportant things to note:\n- Flight price not an issue\n- I will potentially be proposing to my girlfriend during this trip somewhere \n- We are from a place with basically no winter season and are not accustomed to cold weather. Not opposed to weathering the storm but milder weather is generally better. Snow and cold is fine but avoiding strong rainy seasons is ideal\n\nI understand these destinations provide very different experiences and we are open to all of them but just looking for input or past experiences. We clearly haven’t narrowed down our options much yet so all opinions are welcome!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Of your South/Central America options, Costa Rica and Argentina are probably on a higher safety tier than Colombia and Brazil (parts of Rio in particular are known for being sketchy after a night out). I felt safe walking around the busy nightlife areas of Buenos Aires long after dark, though I'd have probably taken a cab if I were to have been venturing somewhere less well populated. That said, while I enjoyed my time in Buenos Aires and Argentina as a whole is stunning, I did find the city to be a little nondescript - it felt, in fact, quite a lot like a strange mashup of several different European capitals and not at all like I was on an entirely different continent. I guess that's colonialism for you, but it did give it a kind of indistinct personality in my experience. If you do go to Argentina, then the breathtaking Iguazú Falls would make a more perfect proposal location than anywhere I can think of, provided you're confident you won't drop the ring in the water... :)\", 'Makes sense. I think you could have a good time in Colombia. Beach + jungle + chilly mountains all in one country. Food sucks, but the price is right. Partying is quite fun too.', 'Thank you so much for the suggestions!'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello, I am looking for advice on our honeymoon itinerary to Portugal next June. Let me know if this seems like a good start! Ten days is the minimum amount of time we will spend. We might have the possibility to add one or two more days. If so, where should we spend more time? Alternatively, we may also have the ability to add three or four days to spend in Paris.\n\nDay 1: Fly to Lisbon; explore Lisbon (unknown activities)\n\nDay 2: Explore Lisbon (Belem Tower/Jeronimos Monastery/Padrao Descobrimentos/Rossio Square)\n\nDay 3: Day trip to Sintra (Pena Palace/Moorish Castle/Monserrate Palace/Quinta da Regaleira)\n\nDay 4: Morning in Lisbon (unknown activities); train to Lagos; evening in Lagos (unknown activities)\n\nDay 5: Day in Lagos (beaches/kayak tour)\n\nDay 6: Day in Lagos (beaches/hiking)\n\nDay 7: Train to Porto; evening in Porto (unknown activities)\n\nDay 8: Explore Porto (unknown activities)\n\nDay 9: Day trip to Douro Valley (Pinhao/vineyards/boat tour)\n\nDay 10: Explore Porto; fly home\n\nWe haven't gotten around to planning Porto yet, so any ideas would be appreciated!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"My partner and I did a similar trip in 2022. If you're still flexible I would go to Lagos directly after arriving to Lisbon, like this your way back up to Porto will feel less long + going to a chill city after flying is great (it depends if your flight was long)\\nPlus Lagos is really cute, it was a highlight for us! So one more day to enjoy can be great too", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello, I am looking for advice on our honeymoon itinerary to Portugal next June. Let me know if this seems like a good start! Ten days is the minimum amount of time we will spend. We might have the possibility to add one or two more days. If so, where should we spend more time? Alternatively, we may also have the ability to add three or four days to spend in Paris.\n\nDay 1: Fly to Lisbon; explore Lisbon (unknown activities)\n\nDay 2: Explore Lisbon (Belem Tower/Jeronimos Monastery/Padrao Descobrimentos/Rossio Square)\n\nDay 3: Day trip to Sintra (Pena Palace/Moorish Castle/Monserrate Palace/Quinta da Regaleira)\n\nDay 4: Morning in Lisbon (unknown activities); train to Lagos; evening in Lagos (unknown activities)\n\nDay 5: Day in Lagos (beaches/kayak tour)\n\nDay 6: Day in Lagos (beaches/hiking)\n\nDay 7: Train to Porto; evening in Porto (unknown activities)\n\nDay 8: Explore Porto (unknown activities)\n\nDay 9: Day trip to Douro Valley (Pinhao/vineyards/boat tour)\n\nDay 10: Explore Porto; fly home\n\nWe haven't gotten around to planning Porto yet, so any ideas would be appreciated!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Take an early train from Lisboa-Rossio to Sintra (40 minute ride; plan to arrive in Sintra by 9am). Grab a tuk-tuk or the 434 bus and go directly to Pena Palace (lines are long later in the day; earliest entrance ticket is 9:30am). Make sure to buy timed entrance tickets in advance. Explore the palace and grounds for 2 to 3 hours (many recommend skipping the inside and just walking the exterior). Walk 10 minutes (uphill) to Moorish Castle. Explore the grounds until we are ready for lunch. Take the 434 bus back to the historic center for a quick lunch (recommend trying travesseiros and queijadas at Casa Piriquita). Take a tuk-tuk or uber to Quinta da Regaleira and explore for about 2 hours. If time permits, travel to Monserrate Palace (closes at 6pm; last admission at 5:30pm). Return to the historic district and explore and have dinner. Stop outside the Sintra National Palace. Catch a late-night train back to Lisbon.\", 'I agree, it would be sad to leave it out especially if the weather is nice! I would also add to be careful on the train back to Lisbon, it seems like it was a high place for picpockets with tourists tired after their long day'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Looking for guidance on what the specific procedure is for VAT refund for my situation.\nI shopped at the Galleries Lafayette in Paris the SA handed me the paperwork but specifically mentioned that if I use Global Blue I will not receive the refund. From what I can find PABLO is not available in Vienna Airport so what do I do?\n\nWhere do I go and get the custom stamp?\nWhere do I drop off the mail?\nAny thing else I need to watch out for?\n\nThanks in advance", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Vienna?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Looking for guidance on what the specific procedure is for VAT refund for my situation.\nI shopped at the Galleries Lafayette in Paris the SA handed me the paperwork but specifically mentioned that if I use Global Blue I will not receive the refund. From what I can find PABLO is not available in Vienna Airport so what do I do?\n\nWhere do I go and get the custom stamp?\nWhere do I drop off the mail?\nAny thing else I need to watch out for?\n\nThanks in advance", "role": "user" }, { "content": "They usually give you an envelope to mail your stuff in if you can’t get the refund at the airport. Make sure your receipts are stamped and I always take pics of all my documents'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Traveling in January 2024 with my \"tita\" (mom's first cousin), who's been my travel buddy. Wondering about the documents Immigration Officers may require at the airport - like proof of our family relationship, or anything else?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"Your auntie has nothing to do with anything. You're an adult so you can enter Vietnam with a valid Passport and proper documentation. It all depends on your nationality.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Traveling in January 2024 with my \"tita\" (mom's first cousin), who's been my travel buddy. Wondering about the documents Immigration Officers may require at the airport - like proof of our family relationship, or anything else?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I booked a eound trip flight for my parents from India to US on Delta, KLM, Virgin Atlantic flights.\n\nMy questions are:\n\n- Can I join skymiles and add their trip to my account or do I need to be the one travelling to be able to add the miles?\n- If I only make maximum 1 international round trip and 1 doemstic round trip a year with me and my husband with whichever flight is the cheapest, does it make any sense joining these programs? Will they provide value if you don't travel as much?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I booked a eound trip flight for my parents from India to US on Delta, KLM, Virgin Atlantic flights.\n\nMy questions are:\n\n- Can I join skymiles and add their trip to my account or do I need to be the one travelling to be able to add the miles?\n- If I only make maximum 1 international round trip and 1 doemstic round trip a year with me and my husband with whichever flight is the cheapest, does it make any sense joining these programs? Will they provide value if you don't travel as much?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": " \n\nHello,\n\nwe´ve got booked flight from Vienna to BKK with Qatar Airways. We have booking for 4 persons. But the main person who also paid with his card for this booking have some health problems within family and probably cannot flight with rest of us so we would travel only 3.\n\nIs it problem for us? Can we travel like this without informing Qatar Airways or not? I have found only option for cancellation of whole booking in booking management. Or should I just inform Qatar Airways that we are only 3 persons?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": " \n\nHello,\n\nwe´ve got booked flight from Vienna to BKK with Qatar Airways. We have booking for 4 persons. But the main person who also paid with his card for this booking have some health problems within family and probably cannot flight with rest of us so we would travel only 3.\n\nIs it problem for us? Can we travel like this without informing Qatar Airways or not? I have found only option for cancellation of whole booking in booking management. Or should I just inform Qatar Airways that we are only 3 persons?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi all,\n\n​\n\nI'm flying into Norway soon (through Germany from Canada) and was wondering if I can put cans of beer/a bottle of gin in my checked bag? Wouldn't also mind packing some oats/seeds/protein powder and was wondering if that was allowed?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"I'd take a bottle with you to avoid Norways prices.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi all,\n\n​\n\nI'm flying into Norway soon (through Germany from Canada) and was wondering if I can put cans of beer/a bottle of gin in my checked bag? Wouldn't also mind packing some oats/seeds/protein powder and was wondering if that was allowed?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1) Buy a \"wine skin\" which is a wine-bottle shaped bag padded with bubble wrap. It also has a seal that claims to isolate any spillage to the bag, but thankfully I\\'ve never had to try that. \\n2) Wrap this inside a coat/sweater and pack it carefully between layers. Just be smart. Don\\'t put it next to another bottle or heavy object, or at the edge of the case. \\n3) Finally, it\\'s better if your suitcase is a \\'shell\\' (such as a Samsonite) rather than a fabric case that does not absorb impact well.', 'No, it won’t. The hold is pressurised exactly the same as the cabin.', \"That's true!\", \"Fair enough, those are all great ideas. Personally, though, I wouldn't take the risk just to save a few krone on my holiday. Or just drink less on holiday?\", \"In my case, it's not about saving a buck but rather about bringing bottles home that I cannot find in my country. I live in Dubai currently, and good wine here is super expensive and quite limited, so whenever I go abroad or back home, I like to bring as much as I'm legally allowed. So far, so good!\", 'Do you only drink them on Sundays?', '😂😉 nicely played'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "So our Captain is retiring and we want to be able to send him to Spain to see his daughter during Easter time which he has been wanting to do for a long time. Unfortunately, we have no idea how to go about this. We're not sure when he can go whether 2024 or 2025 so I'm iffy about getting him a gift card but also don't want to give him cash out of fear that some other hands might get into it. Any suggestions?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Spain?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "So our Captain is retiring and we want to be able to send him to Spain to see his daughter during Easter time which he has been wanting to do for a long time. Unfortunately, we have no idea how to go about this. We're not sure when he can go whether 2024 or 2025 so I'm iffy about getting him a gift card but also don't want to give him cash out of fear that some other hands might get into it. Any suggestions?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If you haven't done this, it's not the most straightforward though.\", \"Unfortunately, we don't have anything like that. We all work for a museum and we want to start a collection for the funds. The question is where do we put it. I might be overthinking this but I really appreciate the reply.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just spent 2 weeks in Italy, with a focus on seeing Sicily, and wanted to share my itinerary along with how much it cost for anyone planning future trips. I travelled solo, on what I’d call a mid-tier budget with the occasional splurge.\n\nFeel free to hit me up if you have any additional questions :)\n\n**Total: €2,087.22**\n\n* Accommodation: €968.47\n* Food and drink (inc. alcohol): €353.99\n* Tours and classes: €209.22\n* Travel: €215.18\n* Tickets: €93.20\n* Other (Books, laundry, e-sim, cash purchases, souvenirs, etc.): €248.16\n\n**Itinerary:**\n\nDays 1-3: Catania\n\nHighlights: Eating pasta alla norma at La Pentolaccia; Drinking a custom cocktail and hanging out with the dog at Bohéme; Cannoli at Pasticceria Savia.\n\nDays 3-4: Agrigento\n\nHighlights: Marvelling at The Valley of the Temples! Definitely get the audioguide - it doesn’t have much more than the signs, but there tend to be decent distances between stops, and listening en route lets you avoid the huddle.\n\nDays 4-7: Palermo\n\nHighlights: The Streaty street food tour and a following free (ie tip-only payment) walking tour from its creator. The name of the free walking tour was, “Orientation Walk - Free Tour with a Laidback Guide”, and I highly recommend it. La Martorna church is also incredibly special, and just around the corner from some of the best cannoli I’ve ever had.\n\nNight 7: Ferry from Palermo to Naples\n\nDays 8-10: Naples\n\nHighlights: The Palazzo Reale was an unexpected pleasure, as was eating pizza fritta and sfogliatelle in the historic centre. Also, shout out to Tredici Boutique Rooms for having Netflix - the only hotel I stayed at that did, and the one that was most needed as it poured down for half my stay. Pompeii and the Archaeological Museum are always amazing.\n\nDays 10-13: Rome\n\nHighlights: I was there on November 4th, when entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill were all free, which was certainly pleasant!Great food and wine at Cul de Sac, and a very fun pasta making course in Trastevere through City Experiences were also highlights.\n\nDays 13-15: Florence\n\nHighlights: Fuordarno Bed & Breakfast was just the sweetest place to stay, and arriving on the first Sunday of the month meant free entry to the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries. Accidentally ordering an enormous carafe of incredible Tuscan red wine to go with my potato-stuffed tortellini and ragu at Osteria Antica Mescita San Nicollo, and getting charged all of €6 for it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"Well, I gotta say thanks for sharing all this clear and concise info! I've been to a number of these places but learned a few new things. Question: The open door Sunday at the Uffizi Galleries: was it incredibly packed?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just spent 2 weeks in Italy, with a focus on seeing Sicily, and wanted to share my itinerary along with how much it cost for anyone planning future trips. I travelled solo, on what I’d call a mid-tier budget with the occasional splurge.\n\nFeel free to hit me up if you have any additional questions :)\n\n**Total: €2,087.22**\n\n* Accommodation: €968.47\n* Food and drink (inc. alcohol): €353.99\n* Tours and classes: €209.22\n* Travel: €215.18\n* Tickets: €93.20\n* Other (Books, laundry, e-sim, cash purchases, souvenirs, etc.): €248.16\n\n**Itinerary:**\n\nDays 1-3: Catania\n\nHighlights: Eating pasta alla norma at La Pentolaccia; Drinking a custom cocktail and hanging out with the dog at Bohéme; Cannoli at Pasticceria Savia.\n\nDays 3-4: Agrigento\n\nHighlights: Marvelling at The Valley of the Temples! Definitely get the audioguide - it doesn’t have much more than the signs, but there tend to be decent distances between stops, and listening en route lets you avoid the huddle.\n\nDays 4-7: Palermo\n\nHighlights: The Streaty street food tour and a following free (ie tip-only payment) walking tour from its creator. The name of the free walking tour was, “Orientation Walk - Free Tour with a Laidback Guide”, and I highly recommend it. La Martorna church is also incredibly special, and just around the corner from some of the best cannoli I’ve ever had.\n\nNight 7: Ferry from Palermo to Naples\n\nDays 8-10: Naples\n\nHighlights: The Palazzo Reale was an unexpected pleasure, as was eating pizza fritta and sfogliatelle in the historic centre. Also, shout out to Tredici Boutique Rooms for having Netflix - the only hotel I stayed at that did, and the one that was most needed as it poured down for half my stay. Pompeii and the Archaeological Museum are always amazing.\n\nDays 10-13: Rome\n\nHighlights: I was there on November 4th, when entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill were all free, which was certainly pleasant!Great food and wine at Cul de Sac, and a very fun pasta making course in Trastevere through City Experiences were also highlights.\n\nDays 13-15: Florence\n\nHighlights: Fuordarno Bed & Breakfast was just the sweetest place to stay, and arriving on the first Sunday of the month meant free entry to the Accademia and Uffizi Galleries. Accidentally ordering an enormous carafe of incredible Tuscan red wine to go with my potato-stuffed tortellini and ragu at Osteria Antica Mescita San Nicollo, and getting charged all of €6 for it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If I’d had that extra day, I’d probably have put it in Naples or Florence, though without changing my timing on Rome > Florence which was absolutely perfect for hitting the sights I wanted and getting to visit the Porta Portese market for a new-to-me leather jacket. I’d also have questioned a pretty exorbitant city tax in Rome. It was €18, I think, about three times the amount of the next highest city tax and definitely not at a fancy enough place to warrant that. Maybe it was legit - Rome has obviously been pretty over-touristed this year - but I do wish I’d asked in case they accidentally charged me for 2 since I was staying in a double room on my own or something.', 'Thanks so much!!'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I finally ended up going to visit it, and it doesn't dissapoint! Really glad I could get a good picture like that without much crowd going around.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/4aotqjyfhxyb1.jpg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e20041e1ecd44caae84bd85f876e11bf1c19a67c", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'That is a great pic and no crowds!!', '**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Italy?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I finally ended up going to visit it, and it doesn't dissapoint! Really glad I could get a good picture like that without much crowd going around.\n\nhttps://preview.redd.it/4aotqjyfhxyb1.jpg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e20041e1ecd44caae84bd85f876e11bf1c19a67c", "role": "user" }, { "content": "*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*', 'I can’t believe the lack of crowds! I was just there 2 weeks ago and it was crazy packed during the day. We preferred to go at night, hardly anyone around and it looks so gorgeous lit up. Very jealous of this photo you got though, lovely!', 'Right? :)', \"Haha thanks, that was early in the day and I must say a nice spot to take the picture where we don't see people so much\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "So long story short coming back from a trip to Italy, layover in Copenhagen and back to EWR, my big hard shell Calpak suitcase was damaged. Crack running up the side, wheel missing, can put my hand in the hole where the wheel broke off, it looks like it fell from the plane while landing honestly.\n\nApparently the easiest way to handle this is at the airport but we didn’t land till after midnight and had a 2 hour drive home, so I said fuck it I’ll just call them. Went through the whole process, got an incident number, waited two weeks, they emailed me asking for even more pictures and purchase info. I got this thing like 3-4 years ago, paid like $250 for it, but I don’t have a receipt so now they’re saying they won’t cover it without purchase proof. So wtf am I to do? I think it’s crazy that they can just break my shit and then tell me they can’t help me just because I don’t save a receipt from 4 years ago, there has to be something they can do for me. Any similar experiences?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Go buy a new suitcase. Sh*t happens. Or go hire a lawyer for $3,000 or buy a new suitcase for $300.', 'If you will travel again with this airline, ask for airline credits. Businesses are more likely to agree to credit because it is less investment on their part and you are likely to spend more with them. Ask for more than what your luggage was worth to make it a positive for you. Don’t forget, when you ask for credits and the person you all said no, request a supervisor. Don’t take no from the person you are talking if they don’t have the authority to say yes.', 'move on. not worth your time and energy.', \"Nope you're SOL. Keep your receipts if you want to play the insurance game. Don't leave the airport if you want to force others to pay for accidents.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "So long story short coming back from a trip to Italy, layover in Copenhagen and back to EWR, my big hard shell Calpak suitcase was damaged. Crack running up the side, wheel missing, can put my hand in the hole where the wheel broke off, it looks like it fell from the plane while landing honestly.\n\nApparently the easiest way to handle this is at the airport but we didn’t land till after midnight and had a 2 hour drive home, so I said fuck it I’ll just call them. Went through the whole process, got an incident number, waited two weeks, they emailed me asking for even more pictures and purchase info. I got this thing like 3-4 years ago, paid like $250 for it, but I don’t have a receipt so now they’re saying they won’t cover it without purchase proof. So wtf am I to do? I think it’s crazy that they can just break my shit and then tell me they can’t help me just because I don’t save a receipt from 4 years ago, there has to be something they can do for me. Any similar experiences?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "For example, look up your suitcase on Calpak's site and screenshot the suitcase along with its price. They might not give you full value on the price since your suitcase was, by your admission, a few years old already but that should satisfy their request.\", \"Can't you dig out your credit card / bank statements?\", \"OP, there actually is one way around this. You need a document that establishes proof of value. It does not have to be the receipt. Take your baggage to any repair shop and have them make an appraisal. Any written appraisal with age and value, and the shop's signature/stamp should be taken as proof of value. Source: I used to work for a different European airline dealing with exactly your kind of complaint.\", 'Better yet, hire a lawyer for $3000 so you can get compensated for $100.', \"This might work in the US, but European airlines will laugh at you if you have this kind of attitude. Easiest way to ensure you won't get anything.\", 'This is an EU-based airline flying out of an EU country. As such, OP is covered by EU Air passenger rights law (EU 261), and the airline is responsible for up to €1300 for damage to checked baggage.', 'That is bad advice. They want proof for how much OP paid, not how much a similar one costs. The law does not say \"replace\" broken suitcase (even though that is what makes most sense), it says \"compensate according to the value of the damaged item.\" Sorry, although your advice makes sense, it is sadly not how many airlines operate.', \"You don't have 3-4 yr statements..\", 'I’m never mean or irate. I know customer service and the hierarchy of approval limits. Asking for credit is a win win that businesses are, more often than not, willing to agree to.', \"That's a shame, we do.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "My 8 friends and I (college seniors) are trying to decide on a spring break destination for the beginning of March. The two destinations we have landed on currently are San Diego (Mission Beach area) and New Orleans. We’re looking for somewhere relaxing but somewhere that also has fun bars (we’re not huge parties but we do still enjoy it). We cannot rent cars because we aren’t 25, so we would have to rely on Ubers and public transportation. Safety is important, and we’re trying to be as budget friendly as possible. We found relatively cheap air and stay accommodations, but we’re worried about how activity, food, and transportation costs would add up for both destinations. We’ve also never been to either area so we don’t know the vibes!!! What are your recommendations or past experiences? We’re also open to other suggestions for destinations as well! We’re kinda split half and half right now so any insight would be super helpful!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"I'm leaning towards NOLA. San Diego in early spring can be pretty cold and rainy, especially this year being a stronger El Nino winter (so more rain than usual). It's a great place to visit, though I found Mission Beach alright and a bit quieter", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "My 8 friends and I (college seniors) are trying to decide on a spring break destination for the beginning of March. The two destinations we have landed on currently are San Diego (Mission Beach area) and New Orleans. We’re looking for somewhere relaxing but somewhere that also has fun bars (we’re not huge parties but we do still enjoy it). We cannot rent cars because we aren’t 25, so we would have to rely on Ubers and public transportation. Safety is important, and we’re trying to be as budget friendly as possible. We found relatively cheap air and stay accommodations, but we’re worried about how activity, food, and transportation costs would add up for both destinations. We’ve also never been to either area so we don’t know the vibes!!! What are your recommendations or past experiences? We’re also open to other suggestions for destinations as well! We’re kinda split half and half right now so any insight would be super helpful!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Nola might not be ideal for them also since they said they're not too big into partying.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am planning a trip in the beginning of January flying into Prague and then have 11 days. We plan on doing the typical 2-3 each in Prague, Budapest, and Vienna but are thinking about adding a 4th location. \n\nWe are looking for recommendations for places to stay that have more of a \"small town\" country feel. And preferably has some nice walks or hikes near by. \n\nWe have done some research into Salzburg/Hallstatt in Austria or Bohemian Switzerland in Czechia as two potential options. Are either of these worth devoting 1 or 2 nights of our trip to? Any other recommendations we should be looking into?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"Cesky Krumlov. It's a UNESCO world heritage listed town on the way to Vienna. Stay in the old town, there's some nice walks around the castle but for nature you can hire a raft or kayak and paddle down river. They will pick you up a few towns away, and there are some nice camp grounds and forests along the river. It's an awesome way to spend a day.\", 'I would stick to the 3 big boys, think that I plan for 11 days. If you want to rush it a bit, maybe consider Cesky Krumlov - touristy, but small town set in a valley with a river. Not nature, but picturesque.', 'Bohemian Switzerland is pretty nice, book a stay in Decin, if you want to go there. but there are similar sandstone formations closer to Prague as far as I know. We found tourist trails not so well marked, and probably that area is not really spectacular during winter. Near Vienna, you could get to Wiener Wald/ Semmering Alps easily. A typical resort is the town of Semmering, or a slightly larger town Neunkirchen. But there are endless hiking possibilities, good guides are made by \"Rother\" (their app is also very good). Check Semmeringbahn trail also, it is a very good walk and an interesting journey to the age where locals built the railway throught the mountains. Rax and Schneeberg are the nearest 2000ers near Vienna. Expect snowy conditions in January, we usually need at least cramp-ons even on Semmering hiking trails, and snowshoes on Rax/Schneeberg after fresh snow. For 1 or 2 nights, I would recommend one of the ski resort towns of the Semmering/Stuhleck area. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am planning a trip in the beginning of January flying into Prague and then have 11 days. We plan on doing the typical 2-3 each in Prague, Budapest, and Vienna but are thinking about adding a 4th location. \n\nWe are looking for recommendations for places to stay that have more of a \"small town\" country feel. And preferably has some nice walks or hikes near by. \n\nWe have done some research into Salzburg/Hallstatt in Austria or Bohemian Switzerland in Czechia as two potential options. Are either of these worth devoting 1 or 2 nights of our trip to? Any other recommendations we should be looking into?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Read what redditors had to say in the **weekly destination thread for Vienna(https://redd.it/7mng30)**. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*', 'I dont know about places for nature/hiking in Hungary or Czechia, but Ive heard of Halstatt (Austria has lots of mountain and natural sceneries). Ive been to Vienna only for a layover for 10 hours, but would love to go back to do more exploring and also visit Budapest and Prague.', 'Came here to say this. Some random old tourist in Prague told me about it and I’m so happy I bumped into her, would have missed this absolute gem of a place otherwise.', 'Any recommendations near the city that would have good nature to experience?', 'Hallstatt is very far from Vienna', 'The great fatra national park'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "We are planning a trip to Portugal the end of Jan into Feb and a bit torn on which region to visit as we only have a week. Flying into Lisbon.\n\nOriginally we were planning on renting a car and driving to Algarve as it will be a bit warmer, however will it really be worth the drive? \n\nFrom reading so far it seems like the Algarve is known for it's sunny beaches, which in Jan/Feb won't be as enjoyable. \n\nWe would like to get in some hikes (wife will be 5 months pregnant, so nothing too gruelling), see some castles/palaces/old towns, and eat some good food. Also open to any other experiences that don't involve clubbing/alchohol. \n\nI am torn between staying close to Lisbon and checking out that region vs heading south to try and get a little warmer weather. We are Canadian as well, so even if we have to wear a light jacket it will be much better than our winter in Canada!\n\nThanks!!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "We are planning a trip to Portugal the end of Jan into Feb and a bit torn on which region to visit as we only have a week. Flying into Lisbon.\n\nOriginally we were planning on renting a car and driving to Algarve as it will be a bit warmer, however will it really be worth the drive? \n\nFrom reading so far it seems like the Algarve is known for it's sunny beaches, which in Jan/Feb won't be as enjoyable. \n\nWe would like to get in some hikes (wife will be 5 months pregnant, so nothing too gruelling), see some castles/palaces/old towns, and eat some good food. Also open to any other experiences that don't involve clubbing/alchohol. \n\nI am torn between staying close to Lisbon and checking out that region vs heading south to try and get a little warmer weather. We are Canadian as well, so even if we have to wear a light jacket it will be much better than our winter in Canada!\n\nThanks!!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "My wife and I are wanting our next vacation to be a Caribbean island, since we’ve been stretching ourselves far away for our last few trips. The time of year is undecided, but I’m aware of what to look out for in both hurricane season and high season.\n\nOf course we’re open to all kinds of experiences, but here’s some of the criteria we’re looking for:\n\n•Unique food worth traveling for might be the number one thing we look for when vacationing anywhere. \n\n•Calm, sandy beaches. I understand that’s an easy thing to find in most Caribbean islands, but I know nothing of how calm each island’s waters are. My guess is that destinations good for diving might equate to having calm beaches. I could be wrong though.\n\n•Vibrant local spirit/cocktail scene. My wife and I have been working in the spirits industry for ten years each and we always enjoy diving into the drinking localities.\n\n•Somewhere not outrageously touristy. A little is okay. We have little interest in the Bahamas for these reasons. Our French and Spanish are passable for vacations. Maybe that leaves some more options open?\n\n•Vibrant wildlife.\n\nFeel free to share your experiences and hopefully that might steer us in the right direction!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "My wife and I are wanting our next vacation to be a Caribbean island, since we’ve been stretching ourselves far away for our last few trips. The time of year is undecided, but I’m aware of what to look out for in both hurricane season and high season.\n\nOf course we’re open to all kinds of experiences, but here’s some of the criteria we’re looking for:\n\n•Unique food worth traveling for might be the number one thing we look for when vacationing anywhere. \n\n•Calm, sandy beaches. I understand that’s an easy thing to find in most Caribbean islands, but I know nothing of how calm each island’s waters are. My guess is that destinations good for diving might equate to having calm beaches. I could be wrong though.\n\n•Vibrant local spirit/cocktail scene. My wife and I have been working in the spirits industry for ten years each and we always enjoy diving into the drinking localities.\n\n•Somewhere not outrageously touristy. A little is okay. We have little interest in the Bahamas for these reasons. Our French and Spanish are passable for vacations. Maybe that leaves some more options open?\n\n•Vibrant wildlife.\n\nFeel free to share your experiences and hopefully that might steer us in the right direction!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "hi there! i will be flying to Berlin this coming january. Im wondering what i should pack to prepare myself for the winter there.\n\nContext: I am from a SEA country near the equator! So im used to the hot tropical climate\n\n\nI’ll be bringing a winter coat /jacket there. However, for bottoms would jeans be enough? or should i buy pants that are fleece lined? Should i also bring along a fleece lined heat tech to wear under my sweater?\n\nwould these be an overkill? as i read in forums elsewhere that the heating system in german malls or indoors might work abit too well and the layers that i mentioned previously might be too thick for that. \n\n\nits my first time visitin germany! cant wait for jan :)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Berlin?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "hi there! i will be flying to Berlin this coming january. Im wondering what i should pack to prepare myself for the winter there.\n\nContext: I am from a SEA country near the equator! So im used to the hot tropical climate\n\n\nI’ll be bringing a winter coat /jacket there. However, for bottoms would jeans be enough? or should i buy pants that are fleece lined? Should i also bring along a fleece lined heat tech to wear under my sweater?\n\nwould these be an overkill? as i read in forums elsewhere that the heating system in german malls or indoors might work abit too well and the layers that i mentioned previously might be too thick for that. \n\n\nits my first time visitin germany! cant wait for jan :)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "How cold you will be depends a lot on how much time you will spend outside. If you plan to spend a lot of time walking around or visiting street markets, then you will need warmer clothing. If you plan to go from hotel to U-bahn to musem/shop/mall/etc you will not need such warm clothing. If you bring layers of clothing you can adjust your clothing as needed.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I booked a Gate 1 trip to Marrakech/Casablanca/Fez with a friend who is now backing out. I am planning to go by myself. Obviously, there's a lot of included tours. There are some days that have optional tours, and our plan for Marrakech was to do holiday shopping (no rugs, probably slippers for everyone) instead of the tour. And maybe the YSL museum. My questions are these: Is this something I can do by myself? I'm an experienced traveler; the main reason for the tour was the cost. But I am also an obviously foreign woman by myself. Would it make sense to hire a guide for the day, especially for the shopping? Is there a good place for buying slippers? Should I just sign up for the optional tour offered by tour company?\n\nThanks.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"You can do the YSL museum easily as it's on the outskirts of town. As for shopping, there are the usual big brand shops on the main streets outside, but if you're going into the old town it's an absolute maze.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I booked a Gate 1 trip to Marrakech/Casablanca/Fez with a friend who is now backing out. I am planning to go by myself. Obviously, there's a lot of included tours. There are some days that have optional tours, and our plan for Marrakech was to do holiday shopping (no rugs, probably slippers for everyone) instead of the tour. And maybe the YSL museum. My questions are these: Is this something I can do by myself? I'm an experienced traveler; the main reason for the tour was the cost. But I am also an obviously foreign woman by myself. Would it make sense to hire a guide for the day, especially for the shopping? Is there a good place for buying slippers? Should I just sign up for the optional tour offered by tour company?\n\nThanks.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "--- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am 43M solo venturing Vietnam for 2 weeks during 2nd week of Dec. Here is my rough itinerary.\n\n* Sun - Hanoi arriving morning\n* Mon - Hanoi Food tour and local attractions\n* Tue - Ha Giang loop (easy rider)\n* Wed - Ha Giang\n* Thu - Ha Giang\n* Fri - Ha Giang\n* Sat - Fly to Danang \n* Sun - Hue Han Van pass\n* Mon - Hoi An\n* Tue - Ha Long or Cat Ba etc, Fly to Haiphong\n* Wed - Ha Long\n* Thu - Ninh Binh\n* Fri - Ninh Binh\n* Sat - Hanoi local attractions and night market\n* Sun - Flyback\n\nBelow are some questions:\n\n* If weather permits, can I squeeze Phong Nha and cut Hue and Ha Long? I may have to take the train from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha. Are 2 days enough for Phong Nha? I am planning to just do 1-day cave tour, nothing extensive. \n* Is it worthwhile to go from Da Nang to Haiphong or better to just to Hanoi and then do a round trip to Ha Long? Alternatively, if I go directly to Ha Long from Ha Giang? If I am saving only an hour or so, I would rather keep Hanoi as a base\n* Is this the best order? I am hoping I can meet fellow solo travelers at the loop and don't mind going to other places as a group.\n* How cold Ha Giang loop will be in mid-December? I am from NE US so I have some tolerance.\n* I am planning to use my first Hanoi hotel to plan the loop tour and Ha Long for me. Rest I will figure it out myself. Is that the right strategy?\n* I hope I don't have to adjust Danang as that will affect all my bookings. How much advance I should book the hotels? My strategy is to book cancellable stays as per the rough plan and then if dates change, I can work out with the hotel directly without having to cancel and rebook. I noticed that the rates are higher for the closer dates.\n\nI appreciate any help and comments. I learned a lot from this sub.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am 43M solo venturing Vietnam for 2 weeks during 2nd week of Dec. Here is my rough itinerary.\n\n* Sun - Hanoi arriving morning\n* Mon - Hanoi Food tour and local attractions\n* Tue - Ha Giang loop (easy rider)\n* Wed - Ha Giang\n* Thu - Ha Giang\n* Fri - Ha Giang\n* Sat - Fly to Danang \n* Sun - Hue Han Van pass\n* Mon - Hoi An\n* Tue - Ha Long or Cat Ba etc, Fly to Haiphong\n* Wed - Ha Long\n* Thu - Ninh Binh\n* Fri - Ninh Binh\n* Sat - Hanoi local attractions and night market\n* Sun - Flyback\n\nBelow are some questions:\n\n* If weather permits, can I squeeze Phong Nha and cut Hue and Ha Long? I may have to take the train from Ninh Binh to Phong Nha. Are 2 days enough for Phong Nha? I am planning to just do 1-day cave tour, nothing extensive. \n* Is it worthwhile to go from Da Nang to Haiphong or better to just to Hanoi and then do a round trip to Ha Long? Alternatively, if I go directly to Ha Long from Ha Giang? If I am saving only an hour or so, I would rather keep Hanoi as a base\n* Is this the best order? I am hoping I can meet fellow solo travelers at the loop and don't mind going to other places as a group.\n* How cold Ha Giang loop will be in mid-December? I am from NE US so I have some tolerance.\n* I am planning to use my first Hanoi hotel to plan the loop tour and Ha Long for me. Rest I will figure it out myself. Is that the right strategy?\n* I hope I don't have to adjust Danang as that will affect all my bookings. How much advance I should book the hotels? My strategy is to book cancellable stays as per the rough plan and then if dates change, I can work out with the hotel directly without having to cancel and rebook. I noticed that the rates are higher for the closer dates.\n\nI appreciate any help and comments. I learned a lot from this sub.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I always wanted to try business class.\n\nI am traveling Asia and my last destination is Tokyo, so I am actually considering Narita to SFO using Zip Air Full Flat business seat. I don't really care about food/water so I thought this would be perfect. \n\nFor those who tried Zip Air (whether it was biz class or not), how was your experience like? I don't really expect any customer service but want to ensure that business class seat I am considering is worth it and the airline is reliable (no last min surprised like delay/cancel)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'I live in the Bay Area and I feel like almost everyone I know flew ZipAir to Japan this year lol. The general consensus is that it’s perfectly fine if you set your expectations correctly on the minimal service. Everyone’s flight took off on time with no issues. The price of water in flight was more reasonable than expected if you do need to buy it. They are strict with their weight limits and will weigh your personal item and carry on. The only con was that the wifi was spotty (worked for some people but not others), so make sure you download some entertainment ahead of time because they do not have any.', 'I’m thinking about flying ZipAir next year. Just in case no one has any input here: I’ve found that YouTube has quite a few good/detailed trip reports for both business class and economy in ZipAir. They’ve been pretty helpful for me. Looks like the biz class seats are a great deal for what you pay for as long as you go into it with the right expectations.', \"I flew economy with Zip Air in March from SFO to NRT. No complaints on my end. I got the service package with the meal, seat selection, and checked baggage option. Meal was unremarkable, but not terrible. I ordered a few alcoholic drinks on the plane and thought they were reasonably priced. Plane seemed new and seats weren't uncomfortable. There was even a bidet in the lavatory if i recall correctly. Compared to other budget airlines, I thought it was very good.\", \"I flew Zipair round-trip from LA to Tokyo in May and July. It was less expensive than expected, but I somehow didn't realize that is apparently a budget airline? I literally didn't know until after I got back.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I always wanted to try business class.\n\nI am traveling Asia and my last destination is Tokyo, so I am actually considering Narita to SFO using Zip Air Full Flat business seat. I don't really care about food/water so I thought this would be perfect. \n\nFor those who tried Zip Air (whether it was biz class or not), how was your experience like? I don't really expect any customer service but want to ensure that business class seat I am considering is worth it and the airline is reliable (no last min surprised like delay/cancel)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "IMO, the seat is the most important part of the experience. A great seat, especially if it’s private, is all I really need. Service, food and entertainment are all definitely secondary. My favorite thing about having a lay-flat is being able to lie down and get cozy It’s a completely different experience than economy, you’ll arrive to your destination feeling almost refreshed. It’s amazing, you won’t regret it', 'I flew the lay flat seats from San Jose to Narita. For the price, it’s a great deal if you’re mostly wanting the more comfortable seat. I thought the staff was still very friendly and helpful for being a budget airline. Any food or drinks are ordered using your phone but the prices were very reasonable. The flight was on time and I would definitely fly them again with the lay flat seats. I would be hesitant to fly in the regular seating as it looked a bit cramped.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am looking at a few destinations for this week the 9th-15th and Malta is currently top of the list, but the weather reports are looking fairly suspect in terms of rain. If it's rainy/cloudy the whole time do you think that significantly dampers the appeal of Malta's beaches and other scenic attractions? My other top option right now is Budapest, which is a little more weather agnostic I feel. Thanks!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Wouldn’t Budapest be colder and snowy?', \"Ya I'm not necessarily dead set on going somewhere warm, but I figure with Malta there's a lot more outdoor activities that could potentially be ruined by weather. Most of what I'd want to do in Budapest is inside or I could do in the rain/snow\", 'I lived in Malta for a bit, but from a cold country so probably more bias than someone Maltese", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am looking at a few destinations for this week the 9th-15th and Malta is currently top of the list, but the weather reports are looking fairly suspect in terms of rain. If it's rainy/cloudy the whole time do you think that significantly dampers the appeal of Malta's beaches and other scenic attractions? My other top option right now is Budapest, which is a little more weather agnostic I feel. Thanks!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "From my experience there would be parts of the island too rough on certain days but the other side should be fine.', 'Got it, thank you! Have to at least take a dip in to say I did haha'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Recently I booked a ticket through EgyptAir but wasn’t able to select my seat. So I tried to go to my reservation and purchase the seat I want but the website kept bricking by saying my contact phone number was not valid while submitting my payment details.\n\nI’ve tried nearly every variation of the phone number to no avail.\n00\n001\n1\n+1\n+01\nEtc…\n\nSo having given up, I tried to contact their NY customer service number which didn’t work because it kept giving me a busy signal then just dropping.\nAlso tried the DC office number which just routed my call back to the NY office which then turned to a busy signal.\n\nThe one time I was able to make it though. After selecting option 1 in the menu for ticket reservations, they said the number was no longer in service! \nI’m so confused right now, and the email I sent in the beginning never got a reply. \n\nThis has been an issue for several weeks now…\nHas anyone else had a similar experience with EgyptAir and why their offices seemingly don’t exist anymore?\n\n\nDetails: this is specifically for traveling from Cairo back to NYC on November 29th.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'I once needed to change a reservation with EgyptAir. I emailed and called both US offices for weeks on end with no response. I ended up canceling online and requesting a refund. They sent the partial refund after about 3-4 weeks and I still never got a call back or email response. I hope you end up having better luck with them though!', 'If you are close to the airport, maybe you could go in and talk to someone at the Egypt Air check in counter? Just be sure there is a flight scheduled some time around when you go, so there are agents there... ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Recently I booked a ticket through EgyptAir but wasn’t able to select my seat. So I tried to go to my reservation and purchase the seat I want but the website kept bricking by saying my contact phone number was not valid while submitting my payment details.\n\nI’ve tried nearly every variation of the phone number to no avail.\n00\n001\n1\n+1\n+01\nEtc…\n\nSo having given up, I tried to contact their NY customer service number which didn’t work because it kept giving me a busy signal then just dropping.\nAlso tried the DC office number which just routed my call back to the NY office which then turned to a busy signal.\n\nThe one time I was able to make it though. After selecting option 1 in the menu for ticket reservations, they said the number was no longer in service! \nI’m so confused right now, and the email I sent in the beginning never got a reply. \n\nThis has been an issue for several weeks now…\nHas anyone else had a similar experience with EgyptAir and why their offices seemingly don’t exist anymore?\n\n\nDetails: this is specifically for traveling from Cairo back to NYC on November 29th.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If I can’t get any response, going to the NYC ticket counter or the Cairo ticket counter might be my only option, but by then there may not be longer be any seats I want', 'When I flew back Cairo to DC on a Monday evening there were plenty of seats. I chose a seat in the back and had a empty row. Most people near the back either had this or just two people in their row.', 'Why don’t you just try shortening the number till it works I don’t think anyone is going to use it anyway.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Ok... I know this may be a long shot but I'm hoping someone has experienced something similar.\n\nI am originally a USA citizen and have been living in Canada for 13 years. I was a permanent resident of Canada from 2014 until 2022 when I became a citizen. My US passport expired in 2022 and since I was a Canadian citizen living in Canada, it was a bit simpler to just get a Canadian passport and let the US one lapse (it's sitting in a drawer somewhere).\n\nHowever, with everything getting back to usual post-COVID, my husband (Canadian) and I have been discussing Nexus since we fly out of Pearson to visit with my family in the States once a year around Christmas (lines are insane) and occasionally go to Orlando.\n\nThe Nexus application forces me to declare myself a US citizen. I put in my birth certificate to confirm, which it allowed, and then my Canadian passport to prove Canadian citizenship.\n\nBasically -- is Nexus going to make me renew my US passport despite having a Canadian one? Or will it just take a ridiculously long time now?\n\nThanks for any help or anecdotes you can give.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"You will probably need to renew your US passport, you'll probably need to do the Nexus interview in the US. The Nexus application is long either way, it's going to take months.\", 'Well, when you go to the US, you need to use/present your US passport regardless of NEXUS.', \"> I put in my birth certificate to confirm, which it allowed, and then my Canadian passport to prove Canadian citizenship. I mean... since you proved your citizenship with your birth cert, they probably won't ask for your US passport at all?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Ok... I know this may be a long shot but I'm hoping someone has experienced something similar.\n\nI am originally a USA citizen and have been living in Canada for 13 years. I was a permanent resident of Canada from 2014 until 2022 when I became a citizen. My US passport expired in 2022 and since I was a Canadian citizen living in Canada, it was a bit simpler to just get a Canadian passport and let the US one lapse (it's sitting in a drawer somewhere).\n\nHowever, with everything getting back to usual post-COVID, my husband (Canadian) and I have been discussing Nexus since we fly out of Pearson to visit with my family in the States once a year around Christmas (lines are insane) and occasionally go to Orlando.\n\nThe Nexus application forces me to declare myself a US citizen. I put in my birth certificate to confirm, which it allowed, and then my Canadian passport to prove Canadian citizenship.\n\nBasically -- is Nexus going to make me renew my US passport despite having a Canadian one? Or will it just take a ridiculously long time now?\n\nThanks for any help or anecdotes you can give.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\\nflying, yes. land border, no.', '> since we fly out of Pearson to visit with my family in the States once a year and occasionally go to Orlando.', '> when you **go to the US, you need** to use/present your US passport regardless of NEXUS'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "So I'd like to see Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan and Varanasi. I'm flying into Delhi in the early evening on the 8th November and am flying out of Delhi probably ~22nd November (haven't booked yet).\n\nMy thoughts were that maybe I could do something like this:\n\n• 8th night: Delhi\n• 9th: Delhi\n• 10th: Agra day then overnight train to Varanasi\n• 11th Varanasi\n• 12th: Varanasi\n• 13th Varanasi day then night train to Jaipur\n• 14th: Jaipur \n• 15th: Jaipur\n• 16th: Jodhpur\n• 17th: Jodhpur\n• 18th: Jaisalmer\n• 19th: Jaisalmer \n• 20th: Pushkar\n• 21st: Pushkar and night train to Delhi\n• 22nd: Delhi/Depart India\n\nI'm not really sure on the order of the cities in Rajasthan but have sort of times some stops around Diwali in Varanasi and Pushkar camel fair.\n\nAny advice or suggestions?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'We did Jaipur + Udaipur + Jaisalmer + Jodhpur on the way back. I recommend Udapur because of the palace on the lake + a day trip to Ranakpur to the most amazing Jain temple.', ' Have You been to India before? You’re traveling in an area that has many wonderful sights, but it is probably also some of the most frustrating parts of India to navigate.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "So I'd like to see Delhi, Agra, Rajasthan and Varanasi. I'm flying into Delhi in the early evening on the 8th November and am flying out of Delhi probably ~22nd November (haven't booked yet).\n\nMy thoughts were that maybe I could do something like this:\n\n• 8th night: Delhi\n• 9th: Delhi\n• 10th: Agra day then overnight train to Varanasi\n• 11th Varanasi\n• 12th: Varanasi\n• 13th Varanasi day then night train to Jaipur\n• 14th: Jaipur \n• 15th: Jaipur\n• 16th: Jodhpur\n• 17th: Jodhpur\n• 18th: Jaisalmer\n• 19th: Jaisalmer \n• 20th: Pushkar\n• 21st: Pushkar and night train to Delhi\n• 22nd: Delhi/Depart India\n\nI'm not really sure on the order of the cities in Rajasthan but have sort of times some stops around Diwali in Varanasi and Pushkar camel fair.\n\nAny advice or suggestions?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\\\\>Havent booked yet. What do you mean? 8th November is today. If you mean the trains too, I am afraid train travel is out. I would suggest you just book a flight straight to Varanasi (connecting in Delhi) and then fly back to Jaipur.', \"If you've not booked trains you may need to try tatkal tickets? I did udaipur > jodhpur > jaisalmer > jaipur, so imagine it would also work in reverse, and you can go from jaipur to pushkar and then onto jaislamer? Happy to DM you some recommendations in these places if you like 😊\", 'Well said Poyle', 'This 100%! I am in Agra now, visiting from USA. Have family in Mumbai and I’m visiting for Diwali, first time in over 20 years so it’s basically a new experience for me and you are spot on with the navigation frustration and people not taking no for an answer! Tried to buy some souvenirs after visiting the Taj Mahal and if I didn’t have one of my cousins with me I would’ve been ripped off royally. Most of the time spent shopping was him haggling…it’s crazy to me. Definitely take some time out for self care. I’ve been going to bed early with a book most nights just for some down/alone time and it’s helped a lot. India is a beautiful place with many cool things to see but can be very overwhelming.', \"Won't Delhi be worse after Diwali?\", \"Seems like there's plenty of options for trains on MakeMyTrip\", 'It is all NQL, meaning waiting list. You will only get a ticket if everybody ahead of you cancels.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just put together a two week Italy itinerary for my birthday and wanted some feedback to ensure it’s doable and a reasonable amount of time is being spent in each place. This would be for Late April/Early to mid May. \n\nSat. Arrive in Florence around noon, day/night in Florence. \n\nSunday: Day/night in Florence \n\nMonday: Travel via train to Siena, day/night in Siena.\n\nTuesday: rent a car and spend the day driving between smaller Tuscany villages, possibly San Gimignano and Monteriggioni. Night in Siena.\n\nWednesday: Travel via train to Rome. Day/night in Rome. \n\nThursday: Rome. \n\nFriday: Rome: \n\nSaturday: Travel via train from Rome to Salerno. day/night in Salerno. \n\nSunday: Day trip via ferry to Capri from Salerno. Night in Salerno. \n\nMonday: Amalfi Coast towns such as Positano/Amalfi/Ravello. Night in Salerno or Atrani.\n\nTuesday: Amalfi Coast. Night in Salerno. \n\nWednesday: travel via train from Salerno to Naples. Day/night in Naples\n\nThursday: Naples/Pompei day trip.\n\nFriday: Naples.\n\nSaturday: Fly home from Naples at noon.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Italy?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I just put together a two week Italy itinerary for my birthday and wanted some feedback to ensure it’s doable and a reasonable amount of time is being spent in each place. This would be for Late April/Early to mid May. \n\nSat. Arrive in Florence around noon, day/night in Florence. \n\nSunday: Day/night in Florence \n\nMonday: Travel via train to Siena, day/night in Siena.\n\nTuesday: rent a car and spend the day driving between smaller Tuscany villages, possibly San Gimignano and Monteriggioni. Night in Siena.\n\nWednesday: Travel via train to Rome. Day/night in Rome. \n\nThursday: Rome. \n\nFriday: Rome: \n\nSaturday: Travel via train from Rome to Salerno. day/night in Salerno. \n\nSunday: Day trip via ferry to Capri from Salerno. Night in Salerno. \n\nMonday: Amalfi Coast towns such as Positano/Amalfi/Ravello. Night in Salerno or Atrani.\n\nTuesday: Amalfi Coast. Night in Salerno. \n\nWednesday: travel via train from Salerno to Naples. Day/night in Naples\n\nThursday: Naples/Pompei day trip.\n\nFriday: Naples.\n\nSaturday: Fly home from Naples at noon.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*', \"Hi. I've been everywhere on your itinerary except Salerno (went to Sorrento instead). It seems well thought-out -- and fabulous. My only caution would be re. your Amalfi Coast days. I assume you will not be driving, right? Because the roads are a nightmare, with strict car rules. Even taking the scheduled buses, you may find yourself just exhausted if you try to see all the coastal towns you listed. Maybe choose one town for Monday, one for Tuesday. Or, if it were me, I'd steal a day from Naples and add it to Amalfi Coast. O/N on the coast at least 1 night instead of 4 nights in Salerno. Relax. You're in Italy! Have long lunches, drink the local wine, enjoy the vibe. Happy Birthday!\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi! Im from the Philippines (pretty low ranking passport), my mom and i wanna travel through europe and are struggling to choose an entry point because we dont wanna get denied. Obtaining a Schengen tourist visa from the Philippines can be challenging because you must demonstrate that you have strong ties to your home country and intend to return after your visit. \n\nShould we apply for a tourist visa in **Portugal, Germany, or France**? Which of these are more lax with tourist visa requirements?\n\nFor context my mom has a stable, high-paying job in the Philippines, and we plan to stay in Europe for two weeks. We just have trauma from getting our US tourist visa denied i guess ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'You are instructed to apply for a visa for your _primary destination_, not point of entry. This is defined by the place you will stay longest at, generally (if there are multiple equal places in this way, then you can fall back to the entry point).", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi! Im from the Philippines (pretty low ranking passport), my mom and i wanna travel through europe and are struggling to choose an entry point because we dont wanna get denied. Obtaining a Schengen tourist visa from the Philippines can be challenging because you must demonstrate that you have strong ties to your home country and intend to return after your visit. \n\nShould we apply for a tourist visa in **Portugal, Germany, or France**? Which of these are more lax with tourist visa requirements?\n\nFor context my mom has a stable, high-paying job in the Philippines, and we plan to stay in Europe for two weeks. We just have trauma from getting our US tourist visa denied i guess ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "thanks for this!'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi!! So this March my wife and I will be taking our 6 month delayed honeymoon to the South Island of New Zealand. We have 2 weeks there, followed by a week in Huahine! This post will be about NZ though...\n\nFlights all booked (used my Chase Sapphire Reserve points for literally every flight!) And have all our accommdations booked for about 70% of the trip. What's left is the remaning 30%. I don't know where to go after Queenstown!! Here is the itinerary...\n\nChristchurch - 1 Night\n\nLake Tekapo - 1 Night\n\nMount Cook - 2 Night\n\nWanaka - 3 Night\n\nMilford Sound - 2 Night\n\nQueenstown - 3 Night\n\n**This is where we need help**\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nHuahine - 5 Night\n\nSo the question is where to go after Queenstown? I've heard only two nights in Queenstown amky be enough, but I'll be playing golf one day and my wife will have a spa day so that will eat up basically 1 day. Our plan in each area is to do really nice day hikes (no backpacking for us). Millford sound we have a tour booked already to do kayaking. Otherwise nothing else is booked besides the accommodations in each city.\n\nWe basically have three nights left before we have to be in Christchurch for out outbound flight to Tahiti. Is there anything we missed or a must see given the three days left?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi!! So this March my wife and I will be taking our 6 month delayed honeymoon to the South Island of New Zealand. We have 2 weeks there, followed by a week in Huahine! This post will be about NZ though...\n\nFlights all booked (used my Chase Sapphire Reserve points for literally every flight!) And have all our accommdations booked for about 70% of the trip. What's left is the remaning 30%. I don't know where to go after Queenstown!! Here is the itinerary...\n\nChristchurch - 1 Night\n\nLake Tekapo - 1 Night\n\nMount Cook - 2 Night\n\nWanaka - 3 Night\n\nMilford Sound - 2 Night\n\nQueenstown - 3 Night\n\n**This is where we need help**\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\nHuahine - 5 Night\n\nSo the question is where to go after Queenstown? I've heard only two nights in Queenstown amky be enough, but I'll be playing golf one day and my wife will have a spa day so that will eat up basically 1 day. Our plan in each area is to do really nice day hikes (no backpacking for us). Millford sound we have a tour booked already to do kayaking. Otherwise nothing else is booked besides the accommodations in each city.\n\nWe basically have three nights left before we have to be in Christchurch for out outbound flight to Tahiti. Is there anything we missed or a must see given the three days left?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello! \n\nI'm looking to go away during the last week of December. Quito and Lima are the two options I'm looking at. More inclined towards Lima.\n\nIs Christmas a good time to visit these places? I believe weather would be better in Lima, but unsure about the levels of crowd, things to do, pocket-friendliness, political unrest, etc.\n\nI'll get to send 4-5 days. \n\nWould appreciate some inputs. Lima seems to be a better destination but I'd like to be sure. \n\nTIA!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'I personally enjoyed Quito more due to the day trip opportunities nearby. Mindo, Cotopaxi, Papallacta…etc", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hello! \n\nI'm looking to go away during the last week of December. Quito and Lima are the two options I'm looking at. More inclined towards Lima.\n\nIs Christmas a good time to visit these places? I believe weather would be better in Lima, but unsure about the levels of crowd, things to do, pocket-friendliness, political unrest, etc.\n\nI'll get to send 4-5 days. \n\nWould appreciate some inputs. Lima seems to be a better destination but I'd like to be sure. \n\nTIA!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "For fun trips out of the city: Quito', 'I’ve only been to Quito. But as other have said you could spend a day or two in Quito and then take day trips to other places. Banos is doable and a very awesome tourist place. You get a bit of jungle and mountains there. \\nPapallacta spa is great too and a doable day trip.', 'I have only been to Quito but I loved it'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi everyone. I don't know if it is the right place to ask this question, but I would like to buy specific kind of \"travel book\" for the cities I will visit (or already did).\n\nI don't want a travel guide that gives me advices about what to visit, what to do, where to eat and where to stay etc.. I am more looking about book with a lot of pictures of the cities about everything to see in the streets with sometimes some \"hidden spots\" as well as fun facts, historic information and all this kind of stuff about a specific place or about the city itself etc...\n\nI don't know if this kind of \"travel book\" exists but if so, I would love to have your suggestion.\n\nThank you a lot in advance !", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'How about something like the DK Eyewitness Travel Guides? ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi everyone. I don't know if it is the right place to ask this question, but I would like to buy specific kind of \"travel book\" for the cities I will visit (or already did).\n\nI don't want a travel guide that gives me advices about what to visit, what to do, where to eat and where to stay etc.. I am more looking about book with a lot of pictures of the cities about everything to see in the streets with sometimes some \"hidden spots\" as well as fun facts, historic information and all this kind of stuff about a specific place or about the city itself etc...\n\nI don't know if this kind of \"travel book\" exists but if so, I would love to have your suggestion.\n\nThank you a lot in advance !", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A couple of pages on each city, with lots of photos and various facts about the city.\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Looking for recommendations for our upcoming 10-day Peru trip:\n\nPlanning on spending one full day in Lima, 5-6 days in Sacred Valley (including Machu Picchu), and want recommendations for the other 3-4 days. Should we do Huacachina and Paracas? Or Arequipa and Colca Canyon? Or maybe the rainforest out of Puerto Maldonado? Any and all input is super appreciated! ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Arequipa and Colca Canyon! They are both incredible. Have an amazing trip.', \"I did huaccacina and paracus. Paracus is one of the best places I've visited. It's so beautiful and different. You can do both these places in 2 days.\", 'How could strangers tell you how to spend your vacation with zero information about you?', \"My vote is not the rainforest. There are more and better places to enter where you could see something amazing with better chances of wildlife. I'm a huge advocate for Rurrenabaque, Bolivia (not on this itinerary, but generally).", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Looking for recommendations for our upcoming 10-day Peru trip:\n\nPlanning on spending one full day in Lima, 5-6 days in Sacred Valley (including Machu Picchu), and want recommendations for the other 3-4 days. Should we do Huacachina and Paracas? Or Arequipa and Colca Canyon? Or maybe the rainforest out of Puerto Maldonado? Any and all input is super appreciated! ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\\nHuacachina would be a good place to relax for two nights after a few days hiking. Just left it today and definitely could have done a second night to relax by the pool. Haven\\'t been to Paracas but some people said it\\'s really good \"poor man\\'s galapagos\".', 'thank you!! did you do a multi-day trek at Colca Canyon?', 'Oooh good input thank you! Did you do a boat tour for paracas and if so did you get seasick?', \"I'm just looking for other travelers favorite things they've done/seen in Peru. Not into nightlife, but love anything outdoorsy. Also very into ruins, culture & trying new foods.\", \"that's definitely good to know! we're good with flying as my last experience on an overnight bus I wasn't able to sleep and ended up catching Covid... don't want a repeat of that! Have you hiked at Colca Canyon?\", 'Plan on doing Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Maras, Moray and of course Cusco itself as well as Machu Picchu. We’ll do little hikes in those places and we enjoy hiking! Might skip colca canyon based on what I’ve read online (mixed reviews).', 'No, we didn’t have time, but the little we saw was beautiful.', \"Yes I did. It'll be around 1-2 hours. We didn't get any sea sickness. The sea wasn't that rough\", 'I mean everything you listed is an option. Arequipa and colca canyon were interesting. I sort of think the best thing to do with your time though is to do Inca or salkantay trek to MP.', 'Only the rim on a day tour, and even that was 15 years ago. It was very cool, but I am not the person you want for details about the 2- and 3-day hikes. I have heard that it is very steep and gets very cold, but that is basically any hike in the Andes.', 'Thanks for letting me know! Sounds super fun & def will look into it', 'Have been looking into the salkantay trek! Inca trail isn’t an option because of how pricey it is and also we’re going very soon (definitely sold out by now)', \"appreciate the input! wish we had more time as it's so tricky to choose between all these highlights\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "This will be my 1st time to Japan, but my husband's 2nd time. I really want to go to Shirakawa-go so I try to see if it's possible to put it in our 8 days 7 nights trip. We already booked hotel rooms for the last 3 nights (2 in Kyoto, 1 in Osaka).\n\nDay1: Arrive in Tokyo \nNight 1: Tokyo \n\nDay2: Tokyo \nNight 2: Tokyo \n\nDay3: Tokyo \nNight 3: Tokyo\n\nDay4: Tokyo —> Takayama \nNight4: Takayama\n\nDay5: Takayama early in the morning —> Shirakawa-go —> Kyoto \nNight 5: Kyoto\n\nDay6 Kyoto \nNight 6: Kyoto\n\nDay7 Kyoto —> Osaka \nNight 7 Osaka\n\nDay 8: Leave from Osaka", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Japan?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "This will be my 1st time to Japan, but my husband's 2nd time. I really want to go to Shirakawa-go so I try to see if it's possible to put it in our 8 days 7 nights trip. We already booked hotel rooms for the last 3 nights (2 in Kyoto, 1 in Osaka).\n\nDay1: Arrive in Tokyo \nNight 1: Tokyo \n\nDay2: Tokyo \nNight 2: Tokyo \n\nDay3: Tokyo \nNight 3: Tokyo\n\nDay4: Tokyo —> Takayama \nNight4: Takayama\n\nDay5: Takayama early in the morning —> Shirakawa-go —> Kyoto \nNight 5: Kyoto\n\nDay6 Kyoto \nNight 6: Kyoto\n\nDay7 Kyoto —> Osaka \nNight 7 Osaka\n\nDay 8: Leave from Osaka", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\\n*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I understand guides are mandatory for all of the sites. I see there’s a huge list of guides on the Rapa Nui website, can anyone recommend any specific English speaking guides we can get in touch with?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I understand guides are mandatory for all of the sites. I see there’s a huge list of guides on the Rapa Nui website, can anyone recommend any specific English speaking guides we can get in touch with?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hey all, I'm getting ready for a big trip and will need a nice sized piece of luggage. I've been seeing this trunk luggage by Monos floating around but don't like what I read about both customer service and durability. Any recommendations on something similar? I'm not terribly worried about aesthetics but I love the fact the monos doesn't bother with a zipper. my budget is $350 as I want this luggage to last me a long long while. \n\n\nsharing the link to the trunk I've been seeing just for reference \n[https://monos.com/products/hybrid-trunk?variant=42838416261319](https://monos.com/products/hybrid-trunk?variant=42838416261319)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Hey all, I'm getting ready for a big trip and will need a nice sized piece of luggage. I've been seeing this trunk luggage by Monos floating around but don't like what I read about both customer service and durability. Any recommendations on something similar? I'm not terribly worried about aesthetics but I love the fact the monos doesn't bother with a zipper. my budget is $350 as I want this luggage to last me a long long while. \n\n\nsharing the link to the trunk I've been seeing just for reference \n[https://monos.com/products/hybrid-trunk?variant=42838416261319](https://monos.com/products/hybrid-trunk?variant=42838416261319)", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I do not plan on doing museums much. When I travel, I just walk A LOT around, discover the city, go to cafes, bars, picturesque places, search for graffiti, atypical art galleries, good music, beer, etc. I basically search for the underground/chill vibe in cities. I do not like the beach FYI, Im more of a city person. **I will arrive to theLisbon Airport on Thursday in 2 weeks at 9AM and I have my flight back on the Saturday at 4PM. Will that be enough for Lisbon? I can still change my flight back if not.**\n\n*Ps. Ive already been to Lisbon, Porto and Sintra (with my family tho so different) 4y ago in July. I loved the look of Lisbon so much so thats why Im choosing it for my birthday weekend as a solo travel :D. I will be turning 22!*", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\"Within the parameters you've set for yourself it seems fine. Having two full non-travel days does seem better, though. If you can extend it by a day, why not?\", \"Since you've been there already, shouldn't you know enough or not?\", '**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Lisbon?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I do not plan on doing museums much. When I travel, I just walk A LOT around, discover the city, go to cafes, bars, picturesque places, search for graffiti, atypical art galleries, good music, beer, etc. I basically search for the underground/chill vibe in cities. I do not like the beach FYI, Im more of a city person. **I will arrive to theLisbon Airport on Thursday in 2 weeks at 9AM and I have my flight back on the Saturday at 4PM. Will that be enough for Lisbon? I can still change my flight back if not.**\n\n*Ps. Ive already been to Lisbon, Porto and Sintra (with my family tho so different) 4y ago in July. I loved the look of Lisbon so much so thats why Im choosing it for my birthday weekend as a solo travel :D. I will be turning 22!*", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Check out Tejo Bar on Friday or Saturday evening. It’s a very cool underground chill bar with live music.'", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "We are headed to Northeast Italy into the Tyrol and Dolomites region for about 10 days after traveling in Venice this Christmas season. Was curious having never been to this region what are some of the favorites mountain villages, ski villages, etc?\n\nWe usually stay in the Jungfrau region in Switzerland for the holidays. But decided to change it up this year. But looking for the same type of mountain villages and such!\n\nAlso, travel wise is just getting an Italian rail pass pretty easy to go whenever and wherever in the mountains? We are used to SwissPass in the Swiss Alps that goes everywhere so was wondering if this was the same. Thanks!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'**Notice:** Are you asking for travel advice about Italy?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "We are headed to Northeast Italy into the Tyrol and Dolomites region for about 10 days after traveling in Venice this Christmas season. Was curious having never been to this region what are some of the favorites mountain villages, ski villages, etc?\n\nWe usually stay in the Jungfrau region in Switzerland for the holidays. But decided to change it up this year. But looking for the same type of mountain villages and such!\n\nAlso, travel wise is just getting an Italian rail pass pretty easy to go whenever and wherever in the mountains? We are used to SwissPass in the Swiss Alps that goes everywhere so was wondering if this was the same. Thanks!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit(/message/compose/?to=/r/travel) if you have any questions or concerns.*', 'Take a look at Trento and Bolzano. I’ve never been, but have heard a lot of great stuff. They look gorgeous. They’re supposed to have great Christmas markets as well.', \"If you're in the Tyrol, make sure to stop in Innsbruck! I've only been there in Summer, but it's a beautiful city with excellent food and some fun night life options. All the locals said it's more fun to go there in the winter, as there's apparently some pretty good skiing nearby. One day I'll get there over winter! I'm jealous!\", 'I just came back from Italy last week. If you stick to the major cities, like Bolzano, everything can be reached by train fairly easy. If you want to explore more remote areas I would highly recommend renting a vehicle. Bolzano itself is expensive when it comes to accommodation but it\\'s definitely worth the money. Most hotels/airbnb etc. include the \"Bolzano Card\" as a added gift when you stay there, which gives you access to free public transport and also some free admission into museums. That also includes trains in-between cities in South Tyrol. Just Google Bolzano Card and you will find the information you want.', 'Will do! Thanks!', 'Appreciate the suggestion! We actually have already been to Innsbruck and the Tirol region in Austria during the Christmas season! Awesome little villages and definitely worth a road trip!'", "role": "assistant" } ]