If you have an EU driving license and want to rent or drive a car in another EU country, are you allowed to do so with an international driving license while keeping your original license in your home?

The reason why I'm asking is that I just found out that within the EU I have to exchange my driving license from my home country to the country I moved to. Where I'm right now, I don't have an appointment till the 10th October and it will then take an additional 30 days after that to receive it, so I'm a bit paranoid of losing my current license. (losing as in dropping it, not the police taking it)

I thought it would be better to keep my current license safe in my apartment while driving with the international one, especially when I'm travelling, although I mostly travel to Turkey and Greece.

What are the musts? I want to go places I will remember my whole lifetime and will make me feel alive!

Where do I need to go to see the country like a local and not a tourist? I made some research but nothing equals a locals opinion!!!

Unless you suggest otherwise, I plan on doing :

1. Mendoza
2. Patagonia (I need recommandations on where to go for a 1 week itinerary)
3. Buenos Aires for NYE and the sourrounding days
4. Salta for approximatly 3-4 days

I also am wondering what to do on Christmas day, I will be in Patagonia and would like to like Christmas like someone from the place.

Hi All, looking for some advice here.

Arrived on a flight this morning at London Gatwick from Venice Airport (Marco Polo). One bag was missing, had filled in a missing luggage form. the online tracker has now been updated to

YOUR BAGGAGE HAS BEEN LOCATED

but no update since, do I sit and wait for it to be updated? Any chance or any way I could speak to someone either at Gatwick or Easyjet on my luggage? My luggage has important medication that I need to take daily, wondering if anyone with the same experience had receive their luggage in the next couple days and I should just wait for now?

Thanks in advance

Hi everyone!

I’m planning a one-week trip that will cover both Christmas and New Year’s Eve this year, and I’d love to hear your recommendations! I haven’t decided on a destination yet, so I’m open to all suggestions—whether it's a cozy winter escape, a vibrant city experience, or something totally unique.

Some context:

• I’ll be traveling solo (or with company if applicable).
• I’m open to exploring both popular and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
• I’m looking for a good mix of holiday charm, festive atmosphere, and relaxation.
• A destination with great food, culture, or unique New Year’s Eve traditions would be a plus.
• I don’t mind cold weather, but warmer destinations are welcome as well!

If you’ve had memorable Christmas or New Year’s trips in the past, I’d love to hear about them! What made them special? What activities, local traditions, or hidden gems should I consider?

Hello,

I ventured to Iceland last November and wore base layers, long John’s, hat, gloves, and had snow boots for a couple tours I did. I found I really mostly wore my sweater, jeans, sneakers, rain and wind snow pants, and winter jacket on casual walks in Reykjavík.

I am looking to buy another outfit (another sweater possibly since I had a couple I wore from Calvin Klein which worked). What other pants should I wear. I know I’ll wear my snow pants probably while hiking in mountains with a friend. But.. should I buy another pair of pants? I just want to look good too and buy another sweater possibly.

As for my shoes… I will again bring my snow boots for my ventures higher up in Switzerland… and then sneakers when walking around casually.

Thanks for any advice! As a guy I had this trouble last year being indecisive about my outfits. It all worked out.. but I felt like I was wearing only my two sweaters (Alternating between them) and I want to bring another outfit! Thanks!

Any links to sites with good and reasonable options? Any experience and advice is appreciated!

TL;DR flight got cancelled, no hotel or meal vouchers, rescheduled 3 days later, paid out of pocket for hotel, meals, eSIM card, eventually got home, filed compensation claim with BA, day later received email it was approved, a week later, e-check posts to my bank account

***

Back on 9/6, was scheduled on a flight from KRK to LHR. I had a connecting flight scheduled the next day to return to the US. 1 hour before the flight was scheduled to leave, received a BA app notification and email saying my flight was cancelled and to wait for another email with the new flight. I never got that email. I packed up my belongings and trudged downstairs to the BA customer service desk and found over 50 people standing in line.

Since I had a data only eSIM, I logged onto the BA app to chat with a rep. She pulls up my reservation and says I must contact American (AA) because I booked my flight through them. I log onto the AA app to chat with a rep. About 20 minutes later, I'm sorted to a new flight scheduled 3 days later. There were no flights available from KRK, WRO, or WAW.

I ask about hotel/meal vouchers and says I need to speak to the BA rep at the customer service desk. Meanwhile, a different BA rep comes out and shouts out that everyone needs to check their email for the new flight. I still didn't get one, but more than 40 people leave. Lucky them. I get to the BA rep and she says they ran out of vouchers and I'm just SOL (no, she didn't say that).

Standing in the middle of the check in area, my mind is racing. I remember there's a Hilton Garden Inn across the way. Just book for 1 night and "figure things out". I booked a night and used Hilton Honors points. (yeah, I know - should have paid cash). My status got me free breakfast the following morning. I get to my room and get to work. I had a reservation at the Hyatt Place at Heathrow and I had already checked in. I can't get a hold of anyone through chat. (I am able to sort this out eventually and get the points used returned to my Hyatt account) I am able to successfully cancel another Hyatt reservation back in the US.

I decide I'm going to stay 2 more nights in Krakow. I've already spent 3 nights there. I keep all my receipts for the 2 night hotel stay which included breakfast, the airport train ride from KRK to the city center, an Uber ride back to KRK, and a 3 day eSIM card. I failed to keep receipts for lunch & dinner. <shrugs>

It's 9/11 and I file an e-claim for compensation from BA. On 9/12, I get an email saying it's approved. On 9/17, the e-check posts to my bank account.

I’m pretty introverted but think that travelling alone would be confidence boosting.

I’m a 43 year old woman, and have gone to Mexico, Cuba, LA and Toronto, either with family/friends or work.

Any suggestions are welcome!

I’ve had a hell of a year and in desperate need of a vacation where I can take it easy and absorb beauty. I’m looking for a small, very walkable, utterly charming town. My only requirements are: a couple of great local restaurants, good wine, friendly locals and beautiful architecture / landscape.

Not looking to do any big activities or excursions (though the options are nice to have). All I plan to do is eat, read, explore by foot, rest. I’ll be solo so a place w a little romance doesn’t hurt ;)

I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Spain and Italy but always happy to return. Have spent less time in northern or Eastern Europe. I’m curious, tho I do worry it may be a bit “too” cold in December?

Where would you go if you were me?

Seriously. We got a place that looked nothing like the description. Was supposed to be a whole house, was actually separated and we had no private space, despite the 'private' this and that listing. Now I go on the listing and it's all 10/10 or 9/10 while our 1/10 from just a month ago is non-existent. When I got to my email from VRBO to review the place and click the link and it says 'already reviewed' yet our review is not to be found.

My elderly relatives will be travelling in a group tour and they prefer to avoid escalators and rather use elevators. How far are the elevators from escalators located usually in doha airport transit? They are travelling in a group tour hence would not want to miss the group members due to delay in finding an elevator.

I have a long haul flight from Dublin to the west coast of the US coming up soon. Being a terrible flyer and unable to sleep on a plane, i need something to keep me entertained (excluding inflight entertainment). Im not into reading books etc so thats out. My question is what mobile games on iOS/iPadOS can i play that doesnt need internet connection? Excluding card games like solitaire, and also excluding dungeon dragon type games, are there any hidden gems i could download that would keep me busy for an hour or 2 during the flight? Will test all options prior to flying

I’m going to visit Belgium from the United States in 2025 January (1st-3rd) what would I need to do so? I’m just relatively confused with the new ETIAS rule (and the 6 month grace period) also whether I need a visa* because of said rule, if I could get a bit of help on this that would be helpful, thanks.

I'm planning a somewhat spontaneous solo trip before a new job that starts in mid-October. I'm looking in Mexico and Central America because it's the most accessible for me from the USA. Additionally, I was blown away by the folk art and culinary traditions when I visited Oaxaca two years ago.

For this upcoming trip, I'd love to spend a few days learning a new skill or craft. Cooking, ceramics, textiles, and printmaking all are in my interests, as would be a farm-stay. Unfortunately, while I can find tons of single-day classes, there isn't much in the way of multi-day programming. Does anyone have any experiences or recommendations with multi-day workshops or programs in Mexico or Central America?

I have a budget of up to $1-2k excluding travel fare, and can speak intermediate Spanish (and would love to practice!).

My husband and I are looking at booking a vacation for June 2025 (I've started school this month and it wraps up May 2025)

I live in Canada and he lives in the UK (his father is elderly, sick, and needs daily help) alot can happen between now and June; so we can't book anything quite yet as we don't know even which airports were going to be flying out of.

IF everything stays as it is, I'll be flying out of Halifax (possibly having to fly to Toronto first) and he out of London.

We can get some good deals for all inclusive packages out of Halifax to Mexico, but there are disclaimers saying you need a Canadian passport. He is a UK citizen with a passport to match.

Maybe I'm jumping the gun here and should do more research, but when looking up similar questions on travel websites it seems to give answers for large parties or family trips (family reunions, weddings, etc) with couples and families travelling from different countries to one spot and booking seperate rooms/accommodations.

We're traveling from separate countries and wanting to share one room.

Maybe we can't take advantage of some of these deals and just have to book room and flights separately?

Anyone have any advice?

Edited to add a little more clarity

Hi everyone, I’m planning to fly to San Francisco from Montreal this winter. When checking the flights, Google Flights tells me that the cheapest one is about 600CAD. However, I found out that if I flew to Las Vegas with Porter Airlines and then Las Vegas to San Francisco with Frontier, it’ll cost me around 350$. I’m fully aware that if the first leg of my itinerary causes me to miss the second leg, I won’t get any compensation as it will count as a no show, but I’m going to risk it as the layover are 8+ hours long. However, I was wondering if I need to exit the Las Vegas airport and check back in with Frontier, or I can simply go to the gate that my Frontier flight will be leaving.

I was on a flight from Newcastle (England) to Toronto via London Heathrow earlier in the year, my two children plus myself. Flight numbers were BA1327 (NCL:LHR) and BA0093 (LHR:YYZ), date was 6th April. It was the day of Storm Kathleen in the UK. The flight was delayed about an hour, when our slot came, the flight never actually took off, the pilot then announced there was a technical issue to fix, and we had lost our slot. This got sorted, however, the flight landed in London too late for the connecting flight, and we ended up landing in Toronto just under 4 hours later. I tried to claim the £780 compensation, but BA are saying the flight never missed its slot due to technical issues, they are claiming it is all down to issues linked to Storm Kathleen and therefore outside of their control. They don't include any statement from the pilot who told us that there was a technical issue...! Does anyone have any experience of these issues - I'm curious as to whether this is worth going to small claims court or not. I did try the CEDR but they basically just accepted BA's explanation without actually investigating the issue.

Every time I visit Thailand I fall in love with the sandalwood (?) smell in Thai temples and old houses. I have tried buying essential oil and incense both in Thailand (tourist shops) and at home but they never hit the same.

Is there somewhere specific where they buy their fragrances? Preferably in Bangkok or Chiang Mai.

Wondering how best to get rid of jet lag? I’ve seen on the internet that people have tried adjusting sleep schedules ahead of the trip, exposing yourself to sunlight, and melatonin supplements. Do these work? And what have you found to help?

Hi everyone! I am going on a trip to Vienna and I have some questions about the student's discount. The student discounts that you can get in museums are available for all European students or only for Austrian students? Thank you in advance for your help!

We will be arriving via train to Porto in mid October but flying out the next morning again to Madeira. Any recommendation for accom that would be good location wise? We prefer comfort over too budget.

Friend group (4 people) is looking for a quick, relaxing getaway (4-5 days) around July 4.

The main constraint is that the temperature needs to be at least in the 70s and there need to be loungers or similar where one member of the group can sit and read for hours every day in a relaxed environment.

The most obvious places are warm/hot places with a pool. But Crater Lake surprisingly got traction--the only issue was that it was not warm enough. So there is flexibility.

The budget is $150/night per person (airfare, food, etc., not included), or $300 per room because we will double up. I have never tried to plan a vacation with that low of a budget and can't seem to find much at that price point, whether in Florida, the Catskills, etc.

Maybe other national parks with really nice lodges or something?

I'm at a loss here and turning to reddit so I don't get too testy with the group. I don't want to do Airbnbs or vacation rentals unless absolutely necessary.

If I purchased a gold ring for 700 Dehrams in Dubai which is equivalent to roughly $190USD do I have to declare this at US customs when I return home? I will be doing the VAT tax refund at Dubai airport.

Husband and I will be visiting Scotland for the first time next August. I am still in the preliminary stage of planning, but I would appreciate any feedback on what I have so far.

Day1: Arrive Edinburgh from US in the morning. Day 2: Edinburgh Day3: Edinburgh. Afternoon train to Glasgow. Overnight stay in Glasgow.
Day4: Glasgow. Overnight stay Day5: rent a car in Glasgow and drive (with few stops)to Oban (not sure if we should stay overnight or take ferry to Mull and overnight there Day 6: Mull, Iona, Staffa. Overnight in Mull Day 7: Mull, Iona, Staffa. Overnight in Mull Day 8: ferry from Mull to Oban. Drive Oban to Mallail via Fort William. Planning to do most stops on the return from Sky. Take ferry to Armadale. Drive Armadale to Portree. Stay overnight Day 9: Skye and overnight Day 10: Skye and overnight Day 11: Skye and overnight Day12: take Skye bridge to mainland. A82 with stops through Glencoe to Fort Williams. Stay overnight Day13: Fort Williams to Glasgow Drop off rental car. Train to Edinburgh Day 14: last day in Edinburgh Day15: early flight back to US

Thank you

Hello all, I’m trying to find a reliable free travel document template for traveling with children in which the now ex-spouse gives consent for me to travel with the children. Thanks in advance for your help.

Virgin Atlantic changed my Mumbai Seattle flight via London (22 hrs) to Mumbai London and then London JFK Seattle (45 hrs) with a 17 hour layover in London

The airline is refusing to talk to me as the ticket was booked through a travel portal and they are not giving any options to the travel agent Any suggestions

Not sure if this is the right sub, but I am hoping for some help in how to structure my upcoming trip.

Now, I have lived in central Europe all my life, but for over 2 decades I have had a deep fascination with North America, especially the US. Being a huge NFL fan, and with my exposure to and interest in American politics and all, I feel more and more detached from my current domicile, and more drawn to the US way of life.

I visited the US in 2014, but only got a decent glimpse of NYC.

Now, in late 2024/early 2025, I want to travel again, with the intent to discover and learn if I could truly live there, or if its just a fantasy and that the reality is not for me at all.

With that in mind, while I do want to see some touristy stuff, I want to get in touch with locals (something that is incredibly hard here and one of the reasons I want to move away), see the cities, surroundings, and basically find out if it's really for me.

Most likely I can afford 3 weeks in the US. Cities that have always interested me are Boston, NYC, Boulder, Raleigh, and San Diego.

I know that most of these places are rather different in their mentality. So it might make sense to visit all of them. But given the limited time I have, I might not get a good appreciation for any of these places if I want to do it all.

How would you do it? Try to visit all of them? East Coast only? 1 city East + 1 city out West? One city intensely for 3 weeks? Which city would you think is sort of most representative of them all? Which fits the criteria below?

Also, should I still strive for going this winter? Added bonus would be I could catch an NFL game. Tho Spring likely would be more pleasant to go. Thoughts?

Thanks for the help!!

It's probably helpful to know a few things I am looking for. While I don't like big cities, I do like their cultural opportunities. I am quite outdoorsy, so easy access to nature is a must. I can be quite social, but only if the people around are also open and friendly. Also I need lots of sun, but burn easily and dread the heat.

We all know it...

Trying to establish a daily budget solely based on information online.

So many different opinions, numbers, and travel blogs (named on 3 random words tossed together).

So dear Reddit n' fellow travellers.

Does these numbers look realistic to you?

• South Korea: $100.00
• Georgia: $70.00
• Germany: $120.00
• Poland: $75.00
• Slovakia: $75.00
• Portugal: $115.00
• Vietnam: $45.00
• India: $40.00
• Cambodia: $55.00
• USA (Miami): $125.00
• Colombia (Cartagena): $55.00
• Brazil (Rio de Janeiro): $80.00

Quick note: I like to give space for an occasional private room or hotel once in a while besides dorm rooms, I don't mind eating cheap (or cooking), or take local transport, BUT I like to go party, lol.

These destinations are also more focused on travel-travel. By that I mean moving every 3-4 days with 2-3 weeks in each country, experiencing as much as possible, while still giving space for quiet days once in a while.

And flights, insurance, etc. is not excluded.

So basically we're talking local transportation, accommodation, food, activities, and alcoholic beverages.

Any inputs are much appreciated <3

I’m planing a trip to Berlin (7-9 nights max) and I’d like to check out Prague as well. I have a place to stay in Berlin and the airfare is a LOT cheaper, so I’d like to land there, and need to return from there. The host is close family who I try to visit annually. (It would also be problematic/offensive to go pretty much anywhere in Europe and not visit. And at the point that I have to and want to see the relative, it’s most economical to fly in and out of Berlin.)

I have epilepsy and with that comes worse-than-it-was-before jet lag— it would be silly of me to book any important commitments the day I land or the following day when traveling from the Eastern US to Europe. This has traditionally been a problem with our host, who expects us to power through the day we land and to wake up at a decent time the second day to do things together. To be fair, if we’re not spending the majority of our time in Berlin, we shouldn’t spend the bulk of it sleeping.

And so I’m contemplating landing in Berlin and heading straight to Prague by train. I could “nap” on the train and by the time I arrive at my hotel, likely be on a second wind and wake up at a reasonable time the following day. It’s this nuts? I would book an activity for that morning to force myself awake, and I’d miss it if I felt out of sorts. But in Berlin, our host would be annoyed if we made plans and I wasn’t feeling well. Not angry or anything, just palpably annoyed— and many epileptics experience similar instances of being accused of malingering or exaggerating. I’ve come to accept that the other person doesn’t yet understand the gravity of the risk, which is multiplied while abroad.

There may be no solution and I have to stay in Berlin. A luxury problem.

PS. Regardless of the order of operations, how many nights (out of let’s say 8 nights) would you devote to Prague as a side trip, if you’ve already been to Berlin twice?

PPS. Is there another “outskirts” destination from Berlin that you’d substitute for Prague? (Tween-friendliness a plus.)

Hi everyone, Im just checking here to get an idea of if my itinerary, for a group of three 19 year olds is feasible. I have not bought anything yet so I am still flexible. I want to know if this itinerary is reasonable for the timeline. I found a good deal on SAS for $575 round trip from Boston so I built the itinerary around the dates of the flight. I added one night at the end for Prague because I am afraid of missing my flight so I want some buffer time incase of a train delay.

If this itinerary has issues, what should I change? Should I be adding or removing days or changing how long I spend in some places. What should I not miss when Im passing through these parts. Thank you all for your help.

Also when booking with SAS, should I be fine booking with SAS Go Light, or should I be using SAS Go Smart or some other combination?

• Arrive in Prague, Czechia morning of May 12th at 10:00 AM
• 2 Nights Prague, Czechia
• Leave Prague, Czechia at 4:42 AM for Vienna on the 14th
  • $25 a ticket
• Reach Vienna, Austria at 9:00 AM on the 14th
• 4 Nights in Vienna, Austria
• Take morning bus at 8:00 AM to Bratislava, Slovakia on the 18th
• Take Evening bus at 5:00 PM back to Vienna, Austria on the 18th
• Leave Vienna, Austria at 7:40 AM on the 19th for Budapest, Hungary
• Arrive in Budapest, Hungary at 10:20 AM on the 19th
  • $20 a ticket
• 4 Nights in Budapest, Hungary
• Leave Budapest, Hungary at 5:30 AM on the 23rd to Prague, Czechia
  • $30 a ticket
• Arrive in Prague, Czechia at 12:30 PM on the 23rd
• 1 Night Prague
• Depart for US at 10:35 AM on the 23rd
  • Round trip airfare $575

A group of 8-10 of us are looking to charter a yacht or catamaran along with crew for one week in June of next year. Our group is open to Greek islands, Croatia or Albania. We are all 30's- early 40s and like to have fun but are not the type to party all night. I have done some research on different companies and it seems to be considerably less expensive to do Albania vs Greece. Does anyone have recommendations on certain companies or itineraries in the area? Any helpful information is appreciated.