Hello,

We are a couple looking to do the Golden Triangle Tour at the end of November.

We will be starting from Delhi, going to Agra(1 day max), and then to Jaipur, and possibly a few other places(5-6 days in total).

My partner—she’s American(and I’m Indian)—is excited for this trip since it’ll be her first time visiting India. So I’m trying to arrange the logistics of it, and am looking to get a reputed/non-scammy tour company/package. Do you have any recommendations?

3 star hotel accommodations are okay.

I appreciate the suggestions. Thanks!

Hello! We’ll be in Antsiranana for 11h from 7 AM to 6 PM in late december, and I’m hoping to visit Montagne d’Ambre National Park to see the beautiful lemurs, chameleons, and waterfalls. The tours advertized online cost around $200-250 per person, which is more than we can comfortably spend, so I'm looking into organizing the trip independently if possible or with a local guide (french or english speaking would be ideal) I read that Joffreville is about a 45-minute drive from Antsiranana and close to the park entrance. Does anyone know if it’s possible to explore the park without a guide, or if there are guides available in Joffreville/Antsiranana that won't charge an arm and a leg? And would hiring a taxi from Antsiranana be a good option, either to wait for us or to find a return ride from Joffreville afterward? I really appreciate any local insights or advice on making this experience happen within our budget. I really wish I had more time to explore your country. Do we have time for all this in under 11h?

My plan B would be Three Bays of Antsiranana: For scenic views and beach walks, this area is closer and accessible by taxi (according to the internet.) If we have to settle for it we will but I would really love to go to montagne d'ambre.

Does anyone else have that feeling sometimes when you're visiting a place, like seeing too many pics of it beforehand kind of make it not as special when you get there?

Obviously everything still is beautiful and exciting when seeing it with your own eyes, but I sometimes get that feeling - especially if it's a specific landmark you can only see from 1 angle for example.

I also like to go into books blind without reading anything about the plot so idk if it's just me lol

My ranking is based on what I think makes sense for a 1 week trip. Not livability or an overnight. 1 week, just traveling and seeing stuff.

S tier:

Naples, Italy. Lived here for a month and a half. Holy shit the food and coffee is enough to win me over. On top of that there is so much to do. Lots of castles and museums and honestly just walking the streets is a fun past time. It's got some grit to it, which I kinda like. Makes it feel real. Not much green space would be my only complaint. Very minimal tourism.

Vienna, Austria. Very modern and clean city with cool history. There's a lot of cultural stuff to see here like plays and symphonies and opera and such. Museums, food is meh, almost brings it down to a tier.

Athens, Greece. I went in the off season of tourism but I'm sure it's very touristy in the summer but I had a great time in January.

Similarly Santorini, Greece for basically the same reasons at the same time of year. Felt like we had the island to ourselves and we could connect with the locals. Santorini in June is f tier tho. The hike from Fira to Oia is hard, but rewarding.

Copenhagen, Denmark. Biggest drawback is the food is better than average but not the best. The city literally feels like a utopic modern paradise.

Amsterdam, Netherlands. I want to live here. Food is great, the vibe of the city is awesome. Drunk / high people can be annoying sometimes but they mostly keep to themselves

A tier:

Berlin, Germany. Some bias here since I lived here. Lots to do, culturally very interesting. Only reason it's not S tier is because it's different from the rest of Germany so I'm not sure you'd be getting an authentic German experience.

Reykjavik, Iceland. Amazing food. It's actually hard to find bad food here. Very interesting place to explore with just weird and out there history. The rest of Iceland is amazing to explore and the nature is stunning, but the largest town is interesting even without all that.

Rome, Italy. Biggest draw back is tourism. Food, stuff to do, museums are all awesome.

Prague, Czech Republic.

Hamburg, Germany. My biggest issue is that everything is a bit spread out.

Pittsburgh, USA. Great food, lots of fun stuff to do. Amazing urban fabric but little public transportation and downtown is kinda boring.

Bologna and Florence, Italy. Cool and all and world class museums and good food. Basically imagine everything that's good about Paris, but make it italian and turn down the amount of tourists.

B tier:

Paris, France. I think with Paris what you see is what you get. It can be idyllic and serene and very romantic feeling and it can also feel like a scummy place. Depends where ya are and what you're doing. Food CAN be really good but can also be garbage. In general, tourism seems inversely proportional to how good things are. Lourve I don't really enjoy. The tower is cool. History is neat. I think everyone should visit but it's not my top place to go to.

Avignon, France. Avignon has cool history, isn't super touristy and has some good food. Not much to do though for a whole week so b tier.

Budapest, Hungary.

Oslo, Norway. Cool city and great museums (the Munch Museum is my favorite art museum) but the food is meh. Get ethnic food if you are here (which is great) and avoid traditional Norwegian food.

C tier:

Breccia, Italy. I don't remember much about this place but was staying here for a few days. It's a smaller more quiet town.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. There's a beach I guess.

Memphis, Tennessee. Good food, some cultural stuff to do but not enough for a week's worth.

Dallas, Texas. Certainly lots to do and good food. Infrastructure is terrible, drivers are awful.

D tier:

Heidelberg, Germany. The castle is pretty cool but not enough stuff for a week of travel. Food is meh.

Toronto, Canada. Not much to do. Food can be good or bad depending where you go. Drake is from here.

Indianapolis, Indiana. Very little to do, but kinda nice for a day or two.

Stockholm, Sweden. Boring. Bad food.

F tier:

Barcelona, Spain. Boring. Everything feels kinda fake compared to the rest of Spain. There are good cafes I like here. It might be a nice place to live, but to go visit. Idk not for me.

Venice, Italy. Everything is a tourist trap. You cannot take 2 steps without someone trying to solicit something from you or scam you. I challenge you to go to one restaurant without them charging you a 20€ "seating fee" or something like that.

S tier - Heaven in World.

• Amsterdam

A tier - I loved it, I'll visit it a couple of times.

• Belgrade 
• Budapest
• Prague
• Barcelona

B tier - I really liked it, and I want to go second time.

• Stockholm
• Malta
• Krakow
• Warsaw

C tier - It was nice,

• Vienna

D tier - It was OK, I don't particularly want to go back

• Ljubljana
• Skopje

F tier - Nope, keep me away

• Hamburg
• Zagreb
• Brussels

I can’t drive and I wanna figure out if it’s worth seeing these places without a car. (If a car is a must, I’d wait until a friend or group wants to go, which isn’t unlikely but not exactly high priority for them). Also, I will be with a tween.

Ok so:

Jackson, MS Little Rock, AS New Orleans (I assume yes but just adding it) Oklahoma City, OK St Louis or Kansas City (not technically south but Amtrak goes there).

Hey! I’m going to be in Asia for 3 months and plan to visit Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Right now, I’m looking at different eSIM options so I can stay connected without switching SIM cards at every stop. 

When I traveled in Europe, I used Nomad. I visited France, Spain, Germany, and Italy. Overall, it was fine - the setup was quick, just a QR code scan. However, one downside was the occasional slow data speeds in busy areas/tourist spots. It was mostly fine in major cities, but it didn’t always handle high-traffic areas well, which was frustrating.

This time, I’m thinking of trying Saily. I noticed in this comparison that Saily has a few extra features that Nomad doesn’t, like a data tracker and 24/7 customer support, which could be handy for a longer trip. The regional plan prices are reasonable as well, and they have more long-term options. In that comparison, I also saw that Saily offers a 15% discount with the code “hellosaily,” which makes a difference when buying a bigger plan.

I’m not set in stone yet, so I would really appreciate your experiences if you’ve tried Saily or any other eSIM provider in Thailand, Vietnam, or Indonesia.

one of the main reasons i travel, since i love to build new connections and meet new people. i know this is probably quite subjective and everywhere has the potential to make new friends, but where has been best in your experience?

I'm (32 m) currently traveling in Japan and staying at Osaka. Tonight, I decided to try out the city's night life. After diner and a stroll, I went to Balabushka in Dotonburi. This bar was recommanded for being a great place to meet people.

While getting to the place, I crossed path with a white guy accompanied by two japanese woman. We don't talk but I notice they're being very tactile with each other.

Once I'm in, I order a beer and sit down alone next to a pool table. Looking for a seat, he passes in front of me and says hello. I say hello as well and I go back to watch a pool game.

A few moments later, he comes back asking if I speak english and if I'm alone. He then offer me to join him at his table with his friends. He explained to me that they didn't speak english, so it would be great if I joined them to talk.

Since I'm in the mood to socialise, I agree to join them. We awkwardly talk about why I'm here, what food I like... The guy says he's from north Dakota and a welder, but he want to work in Japan. He hopes the two women will help him get a job. A few minutes later, my glass runs dry and he jokingly points it out. So I get up to order a new one and decide to swing by the toilet before.

By that point, I'm straight up paranoïd. The guy is trying to get me drunk using the women as bait to fleece me at some point tonight. I got out if the toilet, started qeuing for a drink, then bolted out of here.

I'm not a huge party goer, but I'm savy enough about nightlife to know that a pretty woman who's taking interest in a random men out of nowhere is up to something.

Did I missed out on a cool night or did I saved my wallet ?

Putting this up top now as people keep ignoring it: ETA they have been to the Madeira, canaries, all the short haul European destinations and don’t think they’re a patch on Hawai’i

So, a friend of mine has asked my advice about a destination for a special celebration holiday "because you travel a lot" and I have no clue what to suggest to them because we take quite different trips & I don't want to admit I don't know, lol.

The key thing is that they fucking love Hawai'i. We're in the UK so it's quite a schlep over there, but they have managed to go twice and never stop talking about it.

As far as I can tell the key criteria are

1. temperature reliably in the 20sC/70sF ideally in october/november

2. good clear waters for swimming and snorkling

3. solid tourist infrastructure - nice hotels with pools, all inclusives, if you want to get somewhere there's a tourbus or easy english-language friendly public transport

BUT 3b. not just a resort island. There has to be an actual genuine non-tourist town or city, ideally multiple, to visit.

4. Stunning natural landscapes, ideally green/forest/seascapes, not necessarily to spend time in, but to enjoy from a distance e.g. in a helicopter tour or from the viewing platform of your luxury lodge.

5. Non-challenging in terms of logistics and, frankly, poverty. changing plane once at a major airport is OK, but not having to bundle on to a little sea plane or get 2 ferries to your destination after 18 hours of flying from the UK; if people come up to your on the beach begging or hassling you to buy stuff that's an instant nope, etc.

A lot of places I know anything about have fallen foul of point 5 (plus "too many poisonous animals" for bits of Australia), while all the more luxe places like the Maldives tend to (also) fail on point 3b.

IDK, do I just say "hey you should 100% go back to Hawai'i again friend" or can you suggest anything that might be a good alternative?

Currently on an Intrepid group tour and there's an inner group that aggressively flirts with and monopolizes our guide's time, will be extra loud when we have shared spaces, and constantly derail the groups itinerary for some shenanigans (i.e. petting the local strays, chastising local children for how they treat their pets, repeatedly asking to stop for the bathroom when we only have 2 hours of travel time between stops).

Have you ever experienced something like this? I've kept my mouth shut for the most part, but it's really leaving a sour mark on my trip.

I am looking for some apps to meet new travel partners before I travel or during traveling.

I tried posting on the travelpartners subreddit in the past but never got a response.

I know many people mention staying in hostels to meet other travelers/make new friends but I cannot sleep in a room with other strangers. It triggers my anxiety. I need a private place to fall asleep.

I did some research and it seems like bumble bff is one and couchsurfing app is one. But the couchsurfing app is paid and I am not really sure yet how that works. Do I also need to make my place available for other travelers all the time ? For example sometimes I can have a friend over.

Any reccomendation is appreicated :)

I'd like recommendations for a reputable online travel insurance company. We're traveling to the UK for a month and would like to buy insurance.

Can anyone give me a few sites plz?

Edit to add, I'm not located in the US,I'm in the Caribbean.

I'd like to thank everyone who's given me links and the names to travel insurers. Sadly,as I'm not located in the US, none of these will work.

I was hoping to get something cheap that our local insurers,which will cost us $500 per person.

My husband just got notice he needs to travel to Thailand for work November 16th. He wants me and my kids (10 and 16) to come with him but the thought gives me anxiety. I don’t like last minute and I’ve never been to an Asian country. The flight from Texas is over 20 hours. We have to decide like now.

The reason he wants us to go is because we all would like to visit there one day so we might as well go when his company is paying for his plane ticket and part of the hotel.

Would you go?

Hi! My job sent me an email which said I will need to show my vaccination record (which I cannot locate and will be a pain to get a copy of) to enter Egypt or I may be turned away. I have looked online and haven’t been able to confirm if this is true. Can anyone who is from the US and has gone to Egypt recently confirm? Thank you for your help.

I'll be ariving in the nearest airport Nevsheir. I got 2 options, rent a car or taxi to Goreme. When I head back, s hould I buy a ticket in Kayseri or Nevsheir, Kayrseri tickets are like 50 dollars cheaper but its much further, and I think it highly depends if I rent a car or use a taxi too?

I've recently developed a web app that create personalized travel itineraries. Here's how it works:

1. Users select a destination city
2. They choose their travel dates
3. They pick their interests (e.g., food, history, adventure)
4. The user gets a detailed day-by-day itinerary tailored to their preferences

It's currently just a passion project, but I think it could be useful :P

Hey, Reddit!

I’m planning a birthday trip from December 17th to 23rd to celebrate my 25th birthday with a small group of friends, and we’re looking for some suggestions on affordable destinations that fit the following:

• Hot weather (we’re craving warmth!).
• City life or beach vibes (no hiking, but water activities are a plus).
• Cultural history would be a great bonus.
• Good food is a must obviously.
• Not looking to break the bank, especially during the holiday season.
• Departing from two locations: Texas (USA) for me and Toronto (Canada) for my friend.

I know I am a bit late in planning this but we’d love your recommendations on spots that balance good weather, fun activities, and affordability during winter! Any insights into budget-friendly accommodations, must-visit attractions, or travel hacks are also appreciated!

A couple of places we had in mind: Dominican Republic, Colombia, or Costa Rica.

Thanks in advance :)

Hello, I'm confused about using airline apps on my phone.

We’ve booked on United, but the flight is actually on Lufthansa.

Do I install both apps on each phone?

Then I check each phone, both apps, for FF numbers and KTN being correctly added?

I’m finding the apps to be a bit touchy - e.g., the Lufthansa app shows I’m missing both email and cell phone#, although I’ve repeatedly (and carefully) entered both.. My husband’s are fine.

His entry shows his KTN, mine does not- both done at same time.

In the past, I’ve just checked in 24 hrs ahead and added a boarding pass to Apple Wallet - life was easy and good!

But Secretary Pete advises air travelers to use the apps, and I’m a believer……

I’m going to Turkey for a week in February, with the main focus being Istanbul. I’ll have 7 full days excluding travel days, I’m thinking I should spend 4-5 of those in Istanbul. Not sure if it’s worth flying somewhere for the other two? Or just using buses/trains to visit another city? I know the recommendation would usually be Cappadocia but I’m hesitant to visit as I doubt the balloons will fly at that time of year. Is it still worth visiting Cappadocia? Or would you recommend somewhere else?

Im mainly interested in history, food, culture and architecture. I’ll be staying in hostels.

I’m also wondering if I was too fly whether it makes more sense to:

Fly in/5days in Istanbul/fly to second city/fly home from second city.

Or:

Fly in/3 days in Istanbul/2days in second city/2days in Istanbul/fly home from Istanbul.

Thanks in advance for your help!!!

Looking to plan a trip mid January to a winter destination. I’d prefer a resort style with access to a spa and beautiful snow views. I don’t ski but I wouldn’t mind if it’s a ski resort.

Something that doesn’t break the bank …. Maybe Aspen is out of my range!

I’m pretty well traveled (100 flights a year, 6-7 international trips, 185 hotel nights to date this year) between work and personal. I love hopping around and piecing together multiple stops into a single trip to get a flavor of a place before moving on. The places we love we plan to return to in the future for a longer stay. Ex: we did Italy and hit 6 cities in 15 days last month. Turns out we loved Palermo (only stayed 1 night) but we were planning to skip it and would’ve never have known if we didn’t do the quick stop. We definitely have Sicily for a longer stay down the road. I understand it’s not everyone’s preferred method of travel but we like it, are used to it, and once we have kids we plan to slow way down and enjoy singular places for longer.

All that said. Next year we want to go back to Africa. We did Cape Town, Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe, and Johannesburg 2 years ago. This time we know we want to do Masai Mara after flying into Nairobi. We also for sure want to do Lalibela Ethiopia. Where we are stuck at is the rest.

Would love any opinions on: Zanzibar or Diani Beach for a little R&R, Rwanda to go gorilla trekking, or Arusha area to see (not climb) Mt Kilimanjaro/do a light safari. Ideally we want to add only 2 more stops but can’t really decide. We will be there in August next year and it’s a little more complex because of all the countries (we have the yellow fever vax) and with smaller airports, we don’t know which places we should go and in what order to be logical and not criss cross/waste time (ex if we start in Nairobi it’s in the middle so if we did Masai Mara next we wouldn’t want to go to Stone town then Rwanda then Ethiopia right?).

We haven’t booked flights so could fly into anywhere and open jaw leave from anywhere and we can stay for any length of time but prefer no longer than 2.5 weeks just because I just really start to miss home.

Last week, I flew from Barcelona to Zurich for work, mainly to attend a marketing meeting about a new product launch. As the marketing manager, my job was to coordinate with local suppliers to ensure the smooth rollout of our new ski equipment in Switzerland. Since everything went so well, I wrapped up my tasks early and had some time to explore the city.

While browsing forums, I stumbled upon a short trip advertisement on trip.com for a visit to Rhine Falls, and I thought, why not? It was only €57! 

We gathered at Sihlquai Coach Terminal in Zurich, which was super easy to find since it’s close to the main train station. Everyone was buzzing with excitement as we waited!

Once we boarded the comfy, air-conditioned bus, we set off for Rhine Falls. The scenery along the way was breathtaking! The Swiss mountains and charming vineyards flew by outside the window, making me feel like I was in a postcard.

When we finally arrived at Rhine Falls, I was completely blown away. This is the largest waterfall in Europe! Standing in the panoramic elevator, I was filled with excitement as I took in the view. It was incredible to see 700,000 liters of water rushing down every second, the roar was deafening, and the mist felt so refreshing against my face. I strolled along the paths, checking out different viewpoints. If you visit in the summer, you absolutely can’t miss the chance to take a boat ride right up to the falls. We also stopped by the Historama Museum to learn some fascinating history about the area.

As the day came to an end, I couldn’t believe how quickly the time flew by. If you ever get the chance to visit Zurich, I highly recommend this trip—it’s truly unforgettable.

Is this Berlin Itinerary too empty?

I know many people overpack their itineraries and I feel like I’m conscious of this so I sometimes have the opposite issue and don’t plan enough. Please let me know what you think:

Day 1:

Land and get sorted around midday.

See Brandenberg gate, the Jewish memorial and the Reichstag (need to book time slot).

Day 2:

Topography of terror museum, Checkpoint Charlie, Black Box Cold War museum.

Day 3:

Jewish museum, Boros Foundation (pre book) Berlin Wall Memorial.

Day 4:

Berlin Cathedral, DDR museum, TV Tower, East Side Gallery.

Day 5:

Fly home early.

Please let me know if I’m missing anything obvious, I’m particularly interested in 1900s history, so the world wars and the Cold War, which obviously there’s tons of in Berlin so feel free to recommend anything you think I might like. I also would like to fit the zoo in but not sure if I have enough time, so let me know what you think :)

Guys - we wanted to explore Puebla with young kids for 9 days and were wondering if that's too much. We've been to CDMX twice so won't be spending any time there but will be flying in/out of the airport there. We will be renting a car and plan would be perhaps 3 days Puebla City including day trip to Cholula, 2 days in Cuetzalan. Can someone help me fill the other days? Actually having just 2 bases would be good if there are plenty of day trips to do. We mostly do airbnb as we like to cook but also like to eat in the stall at the Mercados. Thanks

Next summer I will be cycling east across the pamir highway and want to continue travelling through Pakistan into India afterwards. I just need to know how to get south to Pakistan.

Will it be possible to enter China and get down to Pakistan by bicycle? I am a UK citizen so I'm aware there will be visa issues but I will try and sort that before I leave if possible.

If not China, is there another route, perhaps through Afghanistan? Would that be too unsafe?

Also, I have read that northern Pakistan may be dangerous but a friend who travelled there said I'd be ok - does anyone have any further info please? How is the visa situation there?

Many thanks