Should I ignore this? It doesn t say anywhere that I have to pay the city tax in cash.

Believe me I know I’m silly I should have booked directly through the hotel but got a bit caught up in the moment. Please someone tell me there are some success stories of partner offer bookings. At the moment I have received all the confirmations from booking.com but my booking doesn’t exist on the hotels side of things yet. The booking is in 5 days, what are my chances of the booking going through?

When looking at Google Map, Ho Chi Minh to Dalat looks near but in actual its 323KM while looking at Thailand from Bangkok to Kamphaeng Phet looks longer but it had just the same KM in distance. Can anyone explain it geogrphically? Or it ist just an ilussion?

Norwegian citizen. If I was born in the United States, do I still need to apply for an ESTA? A bit nervous to just waltz back in.

I took flair flight (F8440) from abbotsford (BC) to kitchener (ON, Canada) on July 16 and my flight landed 2 hours 59 mins late. Per canadian law, arrival time is calculated when flight doors are opened for first passenger to exit.

I am sure by this definition, my arrival time would exceed 3 hr mark and i would be owed $400 pp compensation. Is there any way for me to find out at what time gate was actually opened ?

Hello, traveling next week to Colombia with family(4) , my issue is my and wife’s Canadian passport expires in November ! Is this gonna be an issue , was reading on a few sites that it requires to have minimum 6MONTHS validity from departure date !we I will only have 3 months left ? Anyone have experience in this situation? If so any feedback will be greatly appreciated thanks

I’m visiting El Salvador in a few weeks and I am a little bit worried about a tattoo that I have. I drunkenly got a big LA tattoo on my rib cage to show my support for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. Could this possibly be seen as gang related? I’m debating covering it with a henna tattoo if I need to. I’m going to El Sunzal for a surf trip, so I’m going to be shirtless pretty often. I hope I’m just being paranoid but I’ve heard some stories of people being held for several weeks for certain tattoos they may deem “gang related”

Ok hive mind, ISO destination suggestions (USA mainland) for a family reunion (held in July). Our group consists of about 100-120 people, including children & elders. A collection of about 10-15 individual family cohorts who like to stay near one another for ease of visiting.

Our requirements:

• A mix of condos/homes w/ between 1-5 bedrooms, full kitchens & spacious living areas;
• Units must be walking distance of one another;
• Common spaces for gathering/visiting
• Pool(s) on premises
• Near activities like hiking, biking, horseback riding, etc.
• Within a 3 hour drive of a major airport
• Close to a cute town for groceries, shopping, dining
• Under 7,000' elevation
• Not too hot (days under 90 degrees)

Here are some areas we've stayed before:

• Colorado (Breckenridge, Durango, Estes Park, Steamboat)
• Oregon (Mt. Hood)
• Montana (near Glacier)
• California (Lake Powell)

Where else should we consider?

Specific resorts or facilities much appreciated.

Looking for advice on a road trip we are planning to see Christmas markets.

My wife and I are from CA and we are planning a trip in the beginning of December and want to fly into Munich and road trip from Munich -> Vienna -> Prague and then back to Munich. We’ll have 9 full days for the trip.

1. Is it safe for foreigners to drive the route mentioned during that time of year? (We’re from CA but both my wife and I are well-experienced driving in snow) We would obviously need 4WD and snow tires which I heard are required by law.

2. We’ve heard both Dresden and Nuremberg have good markets. What are some other must-see things near our route that we should consider? Would Neuschwanstein castle be worth a day trip from Munich? Maybe fit innsbrook if we’re already headed down that way?

Any advice is much appreciated! We’re just starting to plan now and we are very open to any suggestions.

Thanks!

Hello guys.

So, I am considering going to Spain with my partner. We are clearly conside­ring Andalucia, mostly because architecture seem very different from what we have seen so far. We have two weeks in September / October and are maybe considering seeing Barcelona as well. We would consider traveling by train or with a rented car if necessary.

What we liked in our travels sofa :

→ religions/spiritual places : the Meteorsin Greece, Koyasan in Japan, The cemetery of Staglieno in Italy. Remote or in the city. We liked spending a long time in them.

→ Walks/ hikes that are not too hard to access (not huge sports people, but loved the Highlands, Connemara, walking on volcanoes in Indonesia etc.). Bonus points if they come with nice villages or zones.

→ Peculiar cities to just walk (fully pedestrians centers are great): We loved Edinburgh, Porto, Venice for that.

→ Curiosity museums with bizarre stuff/anthropology museums/medecine history/Natural History... all things that are tangible and can be inspiring.

→ Big crowds attraction tend to wear us down (the Acropolis in Athens felt quite horrible, the 2 hour wait for the catacombs in Paris really killed the whole thing as well)

Not complaining or anything, just that we probably would like a less crowded attraction that is less impressive to a bigger one that feels overwhelming (or any tips to get to those when there are less people would be appreciated).

So far, I am thinking staying in Madrid a few days, then going to Toledo, Cordoba, Sevilla maybe? And maybe finish with Barcelona (mostly because of Gaudi and their monumental cemetery, yes, this is a bit of an obsession)? Let me know what you think and you think could be great for us to see.

I’ve attached a picture of my itinerary draft. It’ll be from a Saturday to Monday. Obviously subject to change by the time I go in October. Any fall activities or food must haves that I haven’t listed? Or things I’ve listed that just aren’t that great? I’m not too into nightlife or breweries/wineries.

I live in the UK and have plans to save up for a holiday. For both places I’d like to travel around March, April or May time. During that time I will have turned 17 years old. My budget is around £1000-£2000 overall. Some of my interests are socialising, music, events, views, trying food and exploring. I have been on one holiday in the last 6 years and that was to Melbourne, Australia which I didn’t enjoy that much. I did this with family and I didn’t have much to do since I was often travelling to the city by myself not really having a clue on anything. I also felt during that trip I wasn’t in control of the things I wanted to do. The best airport for me would be Manchester Airport as I live near Blackpool area. I’m not too bothered about the airline but I do hate flying overall especially on the Australia trip which was around 17 hours total. I know that Japan has a long flight time which is a bit off putting. I would fly in a higher class but from what I have heard it costs a fortune.

Hello! My Vietnam e-visa was rejected for incorrect portrait photo and passport photo. I now know the portrait photo was incorrect because I was smiling but I’m very confused why my passport photo was rejected. It was just a scan of my passport similar to the examples they had. Any ideas or tips on what to do to make sure it isn’t rejected again? Thanks!

I promise the title isn't as bizarre as it sounds. Trichloroacetic acid, commonly referred to as TCA is a popular acid used in chemical peels solutions for cosmetic purposes. A well known/trusted skincare brand sells at-home chemical peel solutions that contain a concentration of this acid and I'd like to bring a bottle with me to my destination (start: USA, destination: UK). Only thing is, I have no idea whether this is allowed as I can't find any TSA guidance on whether a skincare product that contains this acid would be risky to pack into checked luggage. It would be in my checked luggage tucked away with the rest of my skin care products. Is this fine or is it sure to get me detained?

Hoping someone who can share any experiences with me; I used to book MU through a travel agent, but she is incapacitated at the moment. The China Eastern US site appears to be a jungle to wade through. Trying to book a round-trip international flight (US-China).

Has anyone had success booking and paying with a US credit card through that site? (I did manage to create an account).

And, does seat selection happen after payment?

Any insights are greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone, I work for a USA based airline with flight benefits and was wondering if I can apply Irish Visa with a non-revenue flight? (Im not a US citizen therefore I need the visa)

I have two previous Irish Visa but that was before I worked for an airline.

I appreciate the answer and help!

Planning my trip to Japan and looking at flights. Saw a lot of old post praising ANA. I am flying from NYC (JFK or EWR) to Tokyo. I will be flying economy. Is there a big difference in ANA vs United when flying economy?

Good morning all, I would love some feedback on our basic Java itinerary, I have some questions at the end.

Day 1: Land in Yogyakarta late afternoon, head to hotel near Borobodu’s Temple and explore local area.

Day 2: AM - have sunrise breakfast on Dogi Hill and head to temple as early as possible.

PM - head to next hotel in Yogyakarta, get checked in before heading to Prambanan Temple.

Day 3: AM - Jomblang Cave PM - head to Malang and check into hotel

Day 4: AM - sunrise hike Mt. Bromo PM - most likely rest

Day 5: AM - Tempuk Sewu waterfall PM - Explore rainbow village

Day 6: AM - Madakaripura Waterfall PM - Head to Bayuwangi

Day 7: AM - Sunrise hike Ijen PM - Rest - Possible free evening

Day 8:

Ferry to Bali

Few questions:

Is it straight forward booking public transport from Yogyakarta - Malang and Malang to Bayuwangi?

Is there anything that we’ve missed?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

I'm traveling from Boston to Mendoza and could use some advice on the below options. I've never been to Latin America and I'm seeing horror stories for some airlines but also trying to save some money (though I am flying business class).

NOTE: for all flights, Im flying back from Rio de Janeiro on a United Polaris flight that connects in the US.

The options with my concerns. I want to do option 2 but have so many questions!!

Hello everyone,

I’m on my 9th try applying for Vietnam E-visa via the official website and I have no idea what I am doing wrong. When I press review application form, the page load and then nothing happen, I can’t press the button again. I’ve try everything I can think of, I tried on my computer and on my phone, changed browser multiple times, tried on three separate days and looked on Reddit for help. I really don’t know what to do anymore and surely I am not the only one having this issue? How do you guys do it? Any help would be soooo appreciated 😅🙏

Hi Reddit Folks,

My wife and I are travelling to Switzerland and Italy in August for a week and a half. Looking for some feedback/insight on travelling by train for the trips noted below:

Trips

1.) Zurich to Milan

2.) Zurich to Interlaken (day trip)

3.) Zurich to Lucerne (day trip)

2.) Milan to Monterosso (Cinque Terra)

3.) Monterosso to Venice

Questions

1.) What train/route is the most scenic and cost effective from Zurich to Milan?

2.) Is there a rail pass option (travelling to multiple cities in two countries) that's cost effective? I've heard off the cuff from folks that there is a euro rail pass that makes travelling more cost effective. Not clear if that option is applies to my trips noted above. If it does, how do I obtain such a pass? If a pass does not apply to the entirety of my trip could I get separate passes for Swizerland and Italy?

I've done some cursory research but figured I'd ask this question on Reiddt, and feedback from experienced travelers :).

Any advice/suggestions/insight is greatly appreciated.

I’m visiting NYC for 9 days in September and I was planning on using one of those days to take a trip out of state and further explore that region of the country a little bit.

The only requirement I really have is that I want it to be around or under $150 for both ways and to be able to be done within the day. Other than that I am open to literally anything (flying, trains, busses etc) to get me anywhere.

Thank you :)

EDIT: changed the budget from $100 to $150, hoping that opens slightly more doors for me

Hi all, I wanted opinions and feedback on my 1 month long trip to Europe. This is my first time traveling abroad by myself from the U.S. as a solo 27 y/o female traveler:

-August 28-September 4: London- I'm staying in Covent Garden.

Day trip to Canterbury.

-September 4-September 8: Amsterdam. Besides one random day in London, this is the only time I'll be working. I'll be working here from around 3 pm-8 pm remotely. I don't find this too much of an issue, because I have the whole morning to do what I want.

-September 8-11: Paris- I'm meeting up with my mother here.

-September 11-15: Geneva- I will still be with my mother.

Day trip to Annecy, France. She will leave at the conclusion of this part of this trip.

-September 15-18 Interlaken.

Day trip to Grindelwald.

-September 18-21: Zurich.

Day trip to Lucerne, although I can't decide if I should stay in Lucerne for a day or two. It seems a bit annoying though, because I will fly to London from the airport in Zurich.

-September 21-24: London before my flight back to the U.S.

I have about 5 full days in Andalusia this summer and I’m wondering how I can best spend them.

Flight: Arrive in Málaga Sunday 4pm, leave Saturday morning

Musts: Malaga (cause i’m landing there), Granada (alhambra)

Maybe: Cordoba, Seville, Marbella, Gibraltar, other small towns in area

Initially I was going to spend half the time in Córdoba and half the time in Granada since I didn’t want the holiday to feel rushed but since a. I couldn’t find a good flight there and b. after talking to some people I’ve heard they are too small to stay in for that long, I’m wondering how else I can plan this trip. Also, Seville wasn’t originally on the list because I heard it has the least to do.

Obviously, since I’m flying into Malaga I’d like to spend some time there. I’m also planning on taking trains between each city which I think would be 1.5-2.5 hours for most. Are there any other cities I should add to the list or are these 3 good options? If so which cities and how long would you recommend for each one?

Thank you!

I have received approval for my digital nomad visa. The approval letter states, 'AUTORIZACIÓN DE RESIDENCIA INICIAL PARA TELETRABAJADORES DE CARÁCTER INTERNACIONAL.' Can I use this document to obtain an Evisa for travel to Turkey?

I have applied for a Residency card (TIE) in Spain and provided fingerprints, but I haven't found an appointment in time for my trip to collect it. I plan to go to the police office and request it in person.

The criteria mentioned on the Turkish website state: Have a valid supporting document (a valid visa OR a valid residence permit from one of the Schengen countries. E-visas are not accepted as supporting documents.)

Q1: Can I use the visa approval letter as document to obtain an Evisa for travel to Turkey? Q2: How is the immigration for Evisa like at Istanbul airport?

I just stumbled upon this story in WaPo explaining that you can buy live lobsters (sorry, lobstahs) at PMW and put them in your carry-ons or dedicated boxes.

I also occasionally fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS), and Alaska Airlines allows you to check in a properly packaged case of wine for free – this applies to a bunch of other West Coast airports where Alaska flies from as well.

What other unique perks or original offerings do you know of at some airports?

Planning our (first time) visit to Washington from Oct 3 - 12. Flying in/out of Seattle and spending 3 nights in Port Angeles, 3 nights in Ashford (near Rainier), and 3 nights in Sedro-Woolley (accessible to Mt Baker or Cascades).

Plan to spend most of our time hiking, although interested in considering other activities or sightseeing to give our legs a break. Originally, I planned to visit the Johnston Observatory (at Mt Helen), however I just read that it will be closed until 2027 due to a land slide. Bummer.

Looking for any suggestions pertaining to lodging/location, trails (see my list below), or other stops / sights we could incorporate along this route (SEA-PA-Ashford-Sedro-SEA).

Itinerary starting and ending from SEA with pre-selected hikes:

Port Angeles (2 days, 3 nights):

Rialto Beach, Hall of Mosses, Spruce Nature Trail

Ashford (3 days, 3 nights):

Skyline Loop, Tolmie Peak Trail, Paradise Glacier

Sedro-Woolley (3 days, 3 nights):

Maple Pass, Chain Lakes, Yellow Aster Butte Trail

Other remarks:

We don't have any interest in spending time in Seattle.

Considered renting a kayak/canoe somewhere along the journey although can't find a place (tried Lake Diablo but doesn't look like rentals are available).

I realize that Sedro-Woolley is a bit far from North Cascades (~2 hrs from Maple Pass trailhead), although I felt as though lodging options were limited in Concrete and Marblemount. Also Sedro split driving difference between Mt Baker Wilderness and North Cascades. Open to suggestions on this leg of the trip.

Greatly appreciate any guidance!