r/travel 11h ago

Istanbul is so full of scammers, even grocery store owners scam.

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This grocery store owner just stole 100 TL from my mother. She paid and instead of receiving all her change, the owner withheld 100 TL without us realising (it's our first day here and we are very jet-lagged hence why we didn't notice). They scam people so much here (taxis, restaurants, hotels) that you genuinely have to supect it from EVERYONE - even the small grocery store owner down the street.

I know every country has this issue to a degree, but I feel like it's especially the case in Turkey.

r/travel 17h ago

Question Naples - what’s going on?

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First time here and I’d heard a million times that it was a bit run down & grubby etc., but I was shocked to see the state of large areas of the city centre. I’m Scottish and it reminded me of Edinburgh during the bin strikes 3 or so years ago - 8 foot high piles of rubbish everywhere. Even saw some decomposing rats lying around that had clearly been there for weeks. Was a full-time job trying to avoid standing on dog shit as well. Assuming it was dogs! One guy also definitely trying to get me to take my hands out of my pockets in an attempt to rob me, I’m in no doubt about that. It wasn’t happening, though.

I took plenty of advice from various people to find the ‘nice’ parts, but we wandered around those areas for a couple of hours and it was terrible.

Has it gone downhill recently, or has it always been like this?

Any further advice on some decent areas with nice bars etc. would be welcome. We only have tonight left and we’d like to try enjoy it as best we can. Had a great dinner last night so wasn’t a total write-off, but after it certainly was. I’d rather not go out than wander around these areas again.

What’s actually going on here?

r/travel 8h ago

My experience transiting through the U.S. from El Salvador as a Canadian

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So I(36F) had bought my ticket before any political shifts a few months ago. I've heard great things about El Salvador and needed to see for myself (PS — highly recommend!).

Now for passing through immigration. I was already on edge given all the recent news, but I decided to just go with it. I didn't wipe my phone or prepare myself for anything. I figured if something were to happen, I might as well see it through LOL. I flew through EWR (New Jersey). I arrived at the security guard and, without stereotyping too much, he reminded me of one of those Jersey boys that could have been on Jersey Shore. At first, he was laid back and chewing gum and asked me where I came from and where I'm going. I said I came from El Salvador and was headed home to Canada. He perked right up. El Salvador?

I then got what felt like 20 questions: Did I go alone? Did I meet anyone there? Where did I visit? Why did I visit? How long was I there? Do I travel alone often? Why do I travel? What do I do for work? And more. All while going page by page in my passport looking at all my stamps.

Now, I've passed through the US a few times—always a layover, never a visit. I know these are normal questions they can ask, but I haven't been questioned like this before.

Overall, it was a fine layover—no real headaches—but you can feel they’ve upped the security.

r/travel 9h ago

Question Spain tourists

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My 80 yr old mother and I (50 yr old female) are traveling in Spain in a few weeks. Since my phone's algorithms are now sending me every news story about how much dislike there is in Spain of tourists, can someone tell me how concerned I should be? We are polite and genuinely interested in Spanish history and culture. We will be spending a few days/nights in Valencia, Denia, Granada, Seville and Barcelona. Tia.

Edit: thanks everyone!!

r/travel 18h ago

Question South America: 3 countries in 13 days reasonable ?

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We’re three guys traveling to South America for the first time. In the past, we’ve always traveled with our families – but this time it’s just the three of us. That gives us more flexibility, and we can explore more than we usually would on family trips.

We only have 13 days, so our goal is to see as much of South America as possible – but without feeling rushed or stressed. We’ve put together a rough itinerary (see below), and we’d really appreciate your input: Do you think the plan makes sense, or would you change anything?

Since it might be years before we’re able to come back, we want to make this trip count.

Our travel style: We like to start the day with a long, relaxed breakfast and usually head out around 11am. Then we explore a highlight or two, enjoy a nice lunch, continue sightseeing in the afternoon, and end the day in a relaxed way. We’re outdoors all day, but we’re not into intense hiking — we prefer a good balance of sightseeing, food, culture, and atmosphere.

What we’re looking for: • Feedback on the overall timing and destinations • Things, we shouldn't miss • Tips for safe travel in each place • Tips well-rated mid-range restaurants • Tips 4-star well-rated hotels, ideally well located and stylish

May 27 ✈️ Flight: Frankfurt → Rio de Janeiro Time: 22:15 – 04:55

May 28–30: Rio de Janeiro • Visit Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado) • Cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) • Relax at Copacabana and Ipanema beaches

May 30 ✈️ Flight: Rio → Foz do Iguaçu Time: 21:35 – 23:55

May 31: Foz do Iguaçu • Visit the Brazilian side of the Iguaçu Falls (approx. 2.5 hours) • Jungle hike in Iguaçu National Park

June 1: Foz do Iguaçu • Visit the Argentine side of the Iguaçu Falls • Boat safari at the base of the falls ✈️ Flight: Foz do Iguaçu → Buenos Aires Time: 20:20 – 02:20

June 2–4: Buenos Aires • Plaza de Mayo & Casa Rosada (historic city center) • La Boca neighborhood (colorful streets & tango vibe) • Recoleta Cemetery with Evita Perón’s grave • Walk through the parks of Palermo

June 5 ✈️ Flight: Buenos Aires → Medellín Time: 10:20 – 08:18 (via Santiago de Chile)

Stopover: One day sightseeing in Santiago de Chile

June 6: Medellín • Free day for sightseeing (e.g., Comuna 13, Botero Plaza, cable cars)

June 7 ✈️ Flight: Medellín → Cartagena Time: 09:42 – 10:52

June 7–8: Cartagena • Explore the walled city and colonial architecture • Relax on the beaches or take a boat trip

June 9 ✈️ Flight: Cartagena → Bogotá Time: 08:31 – 10:02 • One day sightseeing in Bogotá (e.g., Monserrate, La Candelaria)

✈️ Flight: Bogotá - Frankfurt - Time: 23:30 – 17:20

r/travel 4h ago

My Advice UK ETA: Beware!

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I recently traveled to the UK with my mom, and although I am an EU citizen, she isn’t. We ran into an unexpected issue with Ryanair that I figured was worth sharing.

As most of us already know, as of this year, non-EU passport holders need to apply for a UK ETA before traveling. We did that for my mom, and her application was approved quickly. The confirmation email clearly stated:

”When you travel to the UK You only need your passport that ends in 0000. You do not need to print or show this confirmation email."

Sounds simple, right? Well, not according to Ryanair.

Right before boarding our flight to London, Ryanair staff insisted on seeing the ETA confirmation email, claiming it was mandatory. My mom doesn’t have an EU SIM card, so no mobile data to check her emails. To make things worse, she had applied using her work email and didn't realize it at first. Cue 15 minutes of panic while Ryanair refused to let us board.

We finally found the email just in time, but the whole ordeal could have been avoided if we had just saved a copy in advance. So, lesson learned: keep that ETA email handy, as the airline staff might ask for it, even if the UK government says you don't need it.

DISCLAIMER: I understand the reasoning behind requesting this documentation before boarding, and that it is probably a procedure followed by all airlines. Still, it contradicts the official ETA statement so I thought it was worth sharing.

Safe travels!

r/travel 8h ago

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This February, I spent a few days in beautiful Marrakech, Morocco. From a tourist perspective, the city is mainly a large medina (old town) surrounded by medieval walls. Most of the main sights are located within this area.

My favorite landmarks were the Ben Youssef Madrasa (a historic Islamic university) and the Koutoubia Mosque—though, unfortunately, non-Muslims aren’t allowed to enter the latter. The biggest square, Jemaa el-Fna, is an intense experience. It’s mostly filled with stalls or carpets covered in souvenirs and other goods. There are also plenty of snakes and monkeys, though sadly, their living conditions aren’t great. Close to the square is the touristy section of the souk—colorful and vibrant, selling all sorts of trinkets. It can get a bit overwhelming, especially with the constant need to dodge bikes and motorcycles.

Interestingly, this tourist-heavy zone is really just a central strip of the medina. As you move toward the edges—around places like the old Jewish cemetery, the synagogue, and the tanneries—it quickly becomes more local. The colorful, ornate shops selling mugs, teapots, carpets, and sweets fade into market stalls offering fish (always surrounded by cats lol), meat, vegetables, and fruit. I actually enjoyed this side more

Outside the medina, the only major sight is Jardin Majorelle, a botanical garden surrounding the famous blue Cubist villa, filled with cacti and other plants. I definitely recommend reserving tickets in advance—entry is limited, and you likely won’t be able to buy tickets at the entrance.

While many people warn about tourist scams, I found my experience to be quite different. Overall, people were very welcoming. Sellers weren’t as pushy as in Tunisia (at least in my experience). The only annoying thing was that if you looked lost, someone would immediately offer to “help” you—for a tip, of course. But usually, a simple “La, shukran” (No, thank you) solved the issue. We even visited the tanneries, which get terrible reviews on Google Maps, without paying anything to self-proclaimed guides standing around the entrance.

Overall I really liked the city, I enjoyed it much more than our daytrips in Morocco (Imlil and Ouzoud waterfalls). It is sometimes bit dirty and loud, but nothing overwhelmingly annoying. The food is also excellent. Just bring cash, even the main tourist sights (excluding Jardin Majorelle) mostly demanded payment in it.

r/travel 8h ago

Question Do you tell ur Uber or Lyft drivers where you are flying to when asked when u are traveling to the airport?

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Trying to get some insights on best practices from this group. Appreciate in advance.

r/travel 23h ago

Discussion Kinder Suprise eggs

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Wondering if yall have any stories about bringing home any kinder suprise eggs from Canada/Mexico into the US. Anything bad happened?

r/travel 1d ago

Question Grand Canyon or Yosemite??

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Grand Canyon or Yosemite??

A few things to consider when reading: We will be going early October, maybe sooner depending on what you all say about the weather (but I chose early October in hopes that it will not be too hot or too cold at either place, whichever is decided). We do plan on swimming at a few rivers and waterfalls at either place. Rental car costs are not a factor because my friend who is going with will be picking us up. We do love the outdoors and camping, but we will be training a lot over the next 6 months to make sure we are in good shape for either trip.
I am including a rough itinerary and financial plan for both choices just to help out a little.

Now that all of that is out of the way, I am struggling so damn hard and NEED all y'alls help!!!!

Just a small backstory to get things rolling: I went to the Grand Canyon a couple years back, I rented a bike and rode along the rim to Hermits Rest and back, it was so fucking awesome. I also drove out to Hoover Dam and Alamo, NV to see Area 51. It was such an amazing trip.

Current Day: My bf and I are planning a trip to go back out West in October and we invited a really good friend of ours to tag along, he lives out there and he offered to drive us so we could avoid paying for a rental car. The original plan was to make the same trip as I did a few years back, plus my bf and friend have never seen any of those sights I visited, so that would make it even better. BUT, this time I want to hike down to the Colorado River and camp for a few nights. I also wanted to camp at Havasu, but the cost is just not in my budget as of right now. I do plan on making a trip back to the Grand Canyon, hopefully in the next couple of years to camp on the Havasupai Reservation though. Realizing that we wouldn't be able to do Havasu this time around, I got super bummed and my friend (who is going with us) then suggested Yosemite, neither I or my bf have visited Yosemite, but my friend has and he loved it. However, they both told me that it is up for me to decide since it'll be a birthday trip, but both places are insanely beautiful just from photos, but the Grand Canyon has my heart lol.

The cost of doing the Grand Canyon trip will cost roughly $1200 - $1700 including flights, hotels, souvenirs, etc. The cost of Yosemite will be around the same maybe a bit less because we won't be spending any on hotels or restaurant food, we will just be camping the whole week in Yosemite.

With these two options, which would you choose and why? Again, we do want to swim and possibly fish, so if you have been to either park in late September/early October, how was the water?

If you recommend one park over the other, which campground(s) is/are your favorite?

r/travel 2h ago

Question 72 year old parents traveling to Vietnam

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Hello, my parents are looking at traveling Vietnam for 7-10 days in October/November. Its their first time traveling in South East Asia. They'd like to see the rural countryside. Small towns/villages. Just get a real feel of the culture. I've been to Vietnam a few times myself and my concern is that because they won't be riding a motorbike around and they will predominantly be using buses to get to places that everywhere they go will be the typical tourist destination that is now overcrowded with tourists. I know a lot of places in Vietnam have lost their charm from over tourism (Halong Bay, Hoi An by the river at night, etc) so I'm just a bit unsure where would be best for them to spend a week and have a nice time.
I was thinking of basing them in Hoi An and doing a couple little trips from there but that time of year looks to be the worst time to travel due to the rain. Also wasn't sure if there would be any nice small towns to visit from Hoi An.
The other option I was thinking about is North. The weather looks better that time of year and they could spend a couple night in Hanoi and do a trip to Ninh Binh or if anyone had any recommendations of nice small towns to visit that aren't too far from Hanoi. Possibly surrounded by rice fields and stuff like that. Stuff that old timers would love to see.
Any recommendations would be awesome. Thanks!

Edit* They don't want to do a tour group type thing. They would prefer to travel around by themselves.

r/travel 7h ago

Question Should I visit Prague or Paris first?

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Hello everyone,

I'm a university student traveling from the US to Europe. I'm planning to go to Prague and Paris on this trip. With the price being equal, should I visit Prague or Paris first?

I imagine Prague is more small town feel, while Paris has more bustling life to it. If I go to Paris first, will I be a little more sad because of how quiet Prague is? I don't know if this will happen, but normally if I travel to a smaller city after visiting a big one, I typically get a little sad (I like the noise and the hustle and bustle of big cities - I used to live in NYC). Or, will I enjoy the serenity of Prague after visiting Paris? I don't know if either will happen, but its a question that has been on my mind.

If anyone has any thoughts or opinions, and have been to either or preferrably both cities, your comment will be appreciated!

Edit: Just to clarify, I'm going to visit both on the same trip. Just wondering which order I should do them in.

r/travel 7h ago

Question Cancel trip to Taiwan?

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Hi, I am American and have a 2 week trip to Taiwan booked for May 2nd. In the past couple weeks, there have been some recent development involving the Chinese military around the island, etc. With the odd political situation going on here, my partner already had some hesitations about going, but I was able to convince him that everything will be fine up until about a week ago when he saw some news articles about Chinese naval drills.

He called Delta to inquire whether they would refund our tickets given the potentially unstable situation, and they agreed to, but he didn’t go through with it since he wanted to consult with me first. His takeaway though was that, if it wasn’t a serious risk, the airline would not recognize it as a valid reason to refund us on our economy tickets. But they have.

Despite everything, I feel pretty comfortable going, and if he decides not to go, I probably still will, just solo.

Can anyone provide any input on whether what’s going on now with Taiwan is consequential at all compared to similar historical situations? I would love for us to be able to go together, and I’m looking for any recommendations, or firsthand experiences based on travel currently.

Although I will say I’m pretty committed to going, if there is compelling evidence that it is a significant risk, I’m willing to cancel as well. Just looking for any unbiased and fact-based inputs since I need to make a decision soon! TYIA!!

r/travel 18h ago

Question Your fav city 6-9 hours away from Rome?

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Hi guys! I'm solo traveling to Italy in June for 12 days and looking to hit a couple cities. My flight arrives at home at 1 am and I wanted to catch a bus directly there to another city, but arriving at 5 am wouldn't be ideal, so I was trying to find a place that allowed me to spend a full night sleep in the bus.

Smaller, quaint places are welcome! Preferable down south since I wanted to head to Naples after, and I went to Milan, Verona and Venice last year so going up north isn't really my priority. TIA!

r/travel 7h ago

Air Travel With Bichon Input Please

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I am going to be traveling on American Airlines with my female Bichon in Cabin. Grown not a puppy. Any recommendations on soft travel carriers that fit under seat? Should I buy first class ticket for more room - dog comfort. Do you think they'll let her sit in my lap once plane is in flight - after all she is hypo allergenic. If you flown with you Bichon please give me some advice and insight. Did you pay the $150 fee? Thank you

r/travel 8h ago

Question How to choose the right flight?

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Hi there. I have never really flown before and need help deciding on the best flight option. I am going from LAX to MEX and am not familiar with the quality of the airlines options. The first choice is a flight with United. Pros: The company is well known and hopefully the most reliable, also this is the cheapest flight for only $270 on the United Website. One carry-on bag included. Cons: both trips require a 2 hour layover making it a 6 hour total flight both ways with plane swaps. Also, this flight time is not ideal with an early departure at 0500. The next option is Volaris. The Pros: it is a direct flight at a convenient time for me. Cons: I've heard rumors that the quality of the airline is subpar, and that the trips are sometimes cancelled at the last minute. The pricing for this flight is $307 on a website called "Kiwi" that I haven't heard of. If anyone could share their experience with this airline or the booking website? Also, there is no carry-on option. The third option is AeroMexico. Pros: Its a direct flight at a very convenient time for me. Also, one carry-on bag is included. Cons: This is the most expensive option at $410, although there is an option for $382 on a website called "eDreams" but once again I question the legitimacy. I'm not sure what aspects to prioritize with these flights as I have limited flight experience. I would appreciate any advice or experiences shared. Thank you 🤗

r/travel 19h ago

My Advice Bus Service from Tissamaharama (Thissa) to Ella, Sri Lanka

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I had a difficult time finding accurate and complete information for the bus route from Tissamaharama (Thissa) to Ella in Sri Lanka (bus route 10) online, so I wanted to provide this for future Sri Lanka bus travel planners.

General Overview According the bus station attendant in Thissa, route 10 buses leave at 7am and 8:10am from Thissa to Ella. The full bus route is from Katharagama to Kandy, which is shown on the bus signage along with its route number.

I got on the “7am” bus in Thissa at 7:09am and I got to Ella at 9:58am. This was a 2 hour and 49 minute bus ride.

The bus from Thissa to Ella costs 467 Sri Lankan rupees (about usd$1.58 at the time of this post)

Primary bus stops on Route 10 are: Katharagama, Tissamaharama (Thissa), Thanamalwila, Wellawaya, Bandarawela, Welimada, Nuwaraeliya, Pussellawa, Gampola, Peradeniya, Kandy

A map and downloadable GPS file I collected of the route can be found here

Ride Details and How to Get onto the bus either from the front door or back, it doesn’t seem to matter. If you are not at a bus station, and only a roadside bus stop and flagging the bus down, be ready for the bus to only slow down and not actually stop, you have to literally jump into the bus before it speeds back up. The buses typically have route numbers (Route 10 in this case) as well as origin and destination names displayed on the front and back of the top of the bus in English. When you get on the bus, the conductor will come to you, tell them your destination. You pay in cash, they can typically provide change. You will receive a paper ticket or receipt for your journey. Reservations are not possible that I know of, just show up and get on. I did not have a problem finding a seat on my buses in Sri Lanka, I never had to stand, however the buses do fill up periodically through the journey so be prepared to be crammed in if necessary.

There is some space for bags/luggage above the seats (overhead), the opening width is approximately 12 to 15 inches (30 to 38cm). On my several bus rides through Sri Lanka there was always space in these overhead spaces, but a large piece of hard-cased luggage could be difficult to find space for. I believe there is extra storage on the back of the bus for large items, accessed from the outside of the bus, but I never had to utilize this space, so am uncertain how it works. You can also place bags at your feet or under the seat in front of you, and if there is available space, directly on the seat next to you. As a heads up, if there is no seating left on the bus, and you have a bag in the seat next to you, you may be asked to move the bag elsewhere.

There are no restrooms on the bus, but most bus stations (not bus stops) do have basic restroom facilities, some for a small fee (~20rs) and some free. The buses do stop at some stations for 5 or more minutes, but I am uncertain how to know which ones these are beforehand if you wanted to get out, talking to the conductor would probably provide this information if you needed it. Ideally you don’t have to do this and just stay on the bus to keep your seat and not be left behind.

The buses stop when people wave them down on the side of the road. This means the buses stop and accelerate frequently depending on the route, day, and time of day. Buses can fill up and empty many times on a multi-hour trip.

Seats are in a 2 and 3 person quasi-bench configuration. On the left side of the bus, each bench can hold 2 people. On the right side of the bus, each bench can hold 3 people.

There is no AC on the buses, but windows do open. The windows are glass as well, so when it is raining you still have a view. Some buses elsewhere, like in parts of India, do not have glass windows but only opaque accordion-like blinds, so this is a nice feature in Sri Lanka.

Seats are covered with a vinyl type material and are cushioned. There are armrests on the aisle seat but not between individual seats. Legroom seems to vary between buses, some it is quite tight and others it is sufficient to generous.

Music is typically played at a medium-loud volume during the whole bus ride. Typically fast tempo local music. Personally, I found the music annoying for so many hours given its loud volume, but it is certainly part of the experience.

At larger bus stations vendors come onto the bus to sell edible items. Typically fruits, corn, nuts, and baked goods. There are also sometimes people selling (or requesting donations for) non-tangible items with pamphlets, possibly religious.

Buses do not have internal signage for stops like in the US, Europe, Japan, etc. You will need to keep the GPS on your phone up and running to know when you need to get off. When it’s your time, be ready to jump fast, as they often only slow down for you.

Bus drivers do not appear to care about road rules or safety. They drive incredibly fast, it feels extremely sketchy.

Getting to Thissa

The train does not go all the way to Thissa, so you will likely need to take a taxi or bus to get there. If you are somewhere west of Thissa, like Dikwella / Hiriketiya Beach, then taking the 334-1 bus is extremely easy. It comes about every 20 minutes and is in Google Maps. Most of the information above can be applied to that route as well.

r/travel 9h ago

Itinerary Japan & S. Korea itinerary check

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I have 13 days in Japan and S. Korea for the first time with my two teenage kids in the summer. Please let me know what you think of this itinerary:

Nights in each place:

2-3 nights: Tokyo

1 night: Hakone

2-3 nights: Kyoto (possible day trip to Osaka if 3 nights)

3 nights: Okinawa for beach (can I fly from Kyoto or do I need to fly from Osaka?)

Fly Okinawa-->Seoul

3-4 nights: Seoul

Notes: We want to spend time at the beach. Okinawa seemed like the nicest place for clean water and beaches, but I would also be open to places in S. Korea.

It's worth considering more time in places where I can get better value/more spacious hotels.

r/travel 57m ago

Do most buy Colloseum tickets in Rome from resellers

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Hi all going to rom in under a month.

I want Collosseum tickets, but the official site never has any available as it seems resellers buy it.

So is it the case that most people who buy tickets buy from resellers at marked up price and only a lucky few manage to buy off the official site.

Bonus points for anyone who can tell me if it's the same for Vatican city tickets

r/travel 6h ago

Question China: What do I need to know about phone and internet?

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I am travelling to China in a week in a family trip. I am worried that I won’t be able to access the internet and/or certain apps. This is very important to me –if I don’t have internet there I will cancel the trip, and I will be a shame, as I am from Europe, and it’s a long, pre paid, expensive trip.

When I visited Africa, we used a SIM card that we bought there, and it connected to the internet.

Can I do the same in China? What apps can’t I use there? I would appreciate the help

r/travel 6h ago

Question Where next in Mexico?

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I've been to Mexico a few times and have visited: Mexico City, puerto Vallarta, sayulita, san pancho, playa del carmen, Cabo and just recently Zihuatenejo.

Loved Mexico city, san pancho, and Zihuatenejo. Didn't like puerto Vallarta or playa del carmen. Was lukewarm about sayulita and Cabo.

Any suggestions for what my next destination in Mexico should be?

Was thinking of puerto Escondido or san Miguel de Allende? The key is having a really nice and unique hotel with access to a nice town for shopping and meals. For reference, stayed at la casa que canta in Zihuatenejo and absolutely loved it. Looking for something similar.

r/travel 11h ago

Question Which is better: SAS A350 Economy or Delta 767 Economy?

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Hey everyone,

I'm looking to book a trip to Europe from North America for later this month, and I have two options. I can either fly SAS from IAD (Washington Dulles) on their A350-900, and then connect on their A320neo, or I can fly Delta's 767-400 on the transatlantic flights. Price is comparable on both itineraries, and both itineraries involve the same amount of connections. Is one better than the other? What do you think?

r/travel 8h ago

Question help me choose between thailand and vietnam in june 2025

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hi, im (22m) looking at solo travelling for my first time for 3 weeks in june 2025.

at first, i wanted to do thailand, vietnam and taiwan together in 3 weeks but after a bit of research realised how crazy that was.

so, ive decided that its best for me to visit one country out of thailand and vietnam for 3 weeks.

i want nice beaches, some streetfood, maybe island hopping, maybe a muay thai class (i know this is big in thailand, are there spots in vietnam too?) , i wanna meet other young solo travellers, i wanna see some cool waterfalls and nature stuff , and a bit of clubbing (i wanted to do the full moon party but not too fussed about this, would just like to go out like 2 or 3 nights) etc. just normal fun stuff.

orr, anywhere else not thailand or vietnam? oh yeah i want it to b warmmmmmmm too

any suggestions?

r/travel 8h ago

Can I have a different point of entry. Schengen visa.

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if i get norway visa but i m travelling through switzerland is it an issue for next time while i apply for schengen visa ?

We are just taking a via flight to Switzerland and will be there for just 8-10hours.

Will it be an issue later on as my passport would have a Swiss stamp as a point of entry and not Norway?

I am an Indian, incase any specific rules for Indians ?

r/travel 12h ago

Question Bus (ABE) to EWR for international flight to HND help

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Hi!

I am flying out of ABE to Japan and the route requires we take a bus from ABE to Newark prior to flying out. For whatever reason, the ticket was $400 cheaper per person if we took the bus, rather than just the same route going out of Newark. Apparently, they really want people to ride their bus.

The question is, should I still get to ABE ~3 hours early for an international flight? Or would this not be needed because Newark is the international portion, and it would be okay to get there ~2 hours in advance? ABE is a smaller airport and it's normally quick relative to the larger airports. It is a 6 AM bus time so being able to get a little more sleep would be great if we can.

I tried to look through the internet/old reddit posts but was having trouble with finding an answer, so I appreciate the help!