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The original post: /r/travel by /u/ok_cinnamon on 2024-12-27 13:52:32.

In three weeks, we’ll be flying to South-Asia with our 12-month-old baby and are looking for the best tips to avoid mosquito bites. Which mosquito repellents are effective yet gentle enough for sensitive skin? Do you have recommendations for bite-proof clothing? We’ve only been able to find options for older children so far. We would be especially thankful for suggestions of items that can be purchased in Germany. I’m grateful for any advice and helpful links!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Nettiwarker on 2024-12-27 10:50:17.

Hello, I had to renew passports after booking trip with ryaniar. Can I take the old passport with me and new and check in as usual? They do not seem to answer when calling and nothing on their page about changing travel documents.

Anyone had experience with them?

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Boxyees on 2024-12-27 04:12:10.

Specifically USA to Canada, in a carry on (its my only option.) I'm from Canada but im going to Texas, Dallas in February for a concert. I'm gonna go to a whole bunch of rock shops while im there, I'm just worried because I dont want to spend so much money on rocks for my collection just to have to throw it all out when i get to airport security. Soo the question is from Texas, Dallas to Canada can I?

The original post: /r/travel by /u/ashishjhaofficial on 2024-12-26 22:17:15.

Hi folks

I'm traveling to South America for the first time in February 2025. Can you please review my itinerary and suggest which of the two I should choose?

I'm mainly confused about whether I should skip Medellin this time and replace it with an extra day in Lima and another in Cusco/Santiago.

I will be traveling with a couple of friends on this trip.

Itinerary v1

21 Feb - Flight from Vegas to Medellin via Houston (Reach Medellin at Night)

22 Feb - Medellin

23 Feb - Medellin

24 Feb - Medellin - Flight to Lima

25 Feb - Lima - Get Bolivia Visa - Flight to Cusco (Reach Cusco at 5 pm)

26 Feb - Cusco - Machhu Pichhu Day 1 (Starts 10 am)

27 Feb - Cusco - Machhu Pichhu Day 2 (Ends 6 pm)

28 Feb - Cusco - Rainbow Mountain (Starts 3 am, ends 4 pm) - La Paz bus (Starts 9 pm)

1 Mar - La Paz - Puno, Copacabana, Titicaca (Reach La Paz at 10 pm)

2 Mar - La Paz - Bus to Uyuni (Starts 9 pm)

3 Mar - Uyuni - Tour Day 1 (Starts 11 am)

4 Mar - Uyuni - Tour Day 2

5 Mar - Uyuni - Tour Day 3 (Reach San Pedro de Atacama at 1 pm)

6 Mar - San Pedro de Atacama (Sand Boarding tour 8 am) - Flight from Calama to Santiago

7 Mar - Santiago

8 Mar - Flight back to India

Itinerary v2

21 Feb - Flight from Vegas to Houston (Reach Houston at Night)

22 Feb - Houston - Visit NASA - Flight from Houston to Lima (Reach Lima at Night)

23 Feb - Lima

24 Feb - Lima - Get Bolivia Visa - Flight to Cusco (Reach Cusco at 5 pm)

25 Feb - Cusco

26 Feb - Cusco - Machhu Pichhu Day 1 (Starts 10 am)

27 Feb - Cusco - Machhu Pichhu Day 2 (Ends 6 pm)

28 Feb - Cusco - Rainbow Mountain (Starts 3 am, ends 4 pm) - La Paz bus (Starts 9 pm)

1 Mar - La Paz - Puno, Copacabana, Titicaca (Reach La Paz at 10 pm)

2 Mar - La Paz - Bus to Uyuni (Starts 9 pm)

3 Mar - Uyuni - Tour Day 1 (Starts 11 am)

4 Mar - Uyuni - Tour Day 2

5 Mar - Uyuni - Tour Day 3 (Reach San Pedro de Atacama at 1 pm)

6 Mar - San Pedro de Atacama (Sand Boarding tour 8 am) - Flight from Calama to Santiago

7 Mar - Santiago

8 Mar - Flight back to India

Or if you have any other suggestions for this itinerary, I'll also appreciate that.

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Big-Negotiation-2456 on 2024-12-26 20:45:24.

VFS lost my passport, I didn't find out until I contacted the actual embassy 2 months later to find out my passport never even made it there. I had been calling VFS every week since the 4 week mark and was always told to be patient and that i has been handed to the embassy for a decision, and when I asked for a confirmation from the embassy they couldn't give me a proper one.

Obviously this has cost a lot of money in forfeited airfare and back and forth travel to the embassy plus having to go through replacing the lost passport.

The original post: /r/travel by /u/JesseMeows on 2024-12-26 20:33:12.

I am planning a trip to Europe and we are gonna go to Paris, Switzerland, and then Italy. We wanted to originally spend 4 nights in Rome, dates June 13-17th, but I was wondering if we should even go to Rome during the Jubilee next year? It’d be my first time ever in Rome and I know it’s already super busy without the Jubilee, so is it will going to make that much of a difference? I looked at the event calendar and there is an event happening on the 14-15th, but only in one building. Thoughts??

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Mattyi on 2024-12-26 20:18:34.

Uhoh, can’t get tix for this week for the Louvre. Any way to get our amhands on some?

So, when my wife and I did the research on our Paris trip, the Louvre site didn’t yet mention that advance tix are required for this (Christmas) week! We log into the site to check the hours for tomorrow and boom, now they are required and there are no tickets left.

It’s my youngest kid’s #1 thing to do on this trip to see Hammurabi’s Code. Is there any way to make this happen? Do they save some tickets for walk ups even though the site says reservations are required? Are there resellers that are reputable?

Any help would be fantastic, as we are in a bind.

Thanks!!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/John177_unsc on 2024-12-26 20:13:41.

Planning to take a trip along route 101 America which I heard is filled with roadside attractions but I don't know how to find them anyone have a concise map Google has never helpful I don't understand it

The original post: /r/travel by /u/otherwhitematt on 2024-12-26 20:02:29.

Alright, so I feel like this is most likely a scam, but have to ask. I’m staying at H-10 Ocean Riviera, and got a comped trip to Tulum by going to a presentation for booking direct. The company is Lloydshare, and what they were offering was for $4000 (they said their special Christmas deal, but who knows), and the benefit is being able to book a suite for $88 a night at any of the H-10 all inclusives with no blackout dates, 1 free week at any of those resorts a year, with a free room for a guest. The contract is for 10 years and will just end at that period (no special resale price, just done).

I can’t find reviews from users on this company. Does anybody have any experience with this one specifically?

The original post: /r/travel by /u/babuji27 on 2024-12-27 09:59:12.

I am travelling From USA to India via Toronto and Frankfurt.

I realized that I require a transit visa in canada and I applied one but not sure if I require an transit visa in Frankfurt or not. There are mixed answers and the website is not so clear.

I have a B1/B2 US visa and I hold Indian passport.

The German website states a valid US visa will grant transit visa free flight change but they didn't mention types of visas.

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Voldi01 on 2024-12-27 09:58:19.

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The original post: /r/travel by /u/Frosty-Fly6188 on 2024-12-27 09:48:33.

I'm considering a solo trip to Johannesburg in February for about a week and would love to hear your thoughts. As a 22-year-old man, is this a safe decision? What are the safety concerns I should be aware of? Also, I'm interested in experiencing the nightlife there. Are there any specific areas I should avoid?

Lastly, I've heard about malaria risks in South Africa. Should I be concerned about it, and is there any recommended precautions I should take?

Thanks in advance for your insights!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/No-Nail6778 on 2024-12-27 09:48:15.

Please let me know feedback on this 20 day Philippines itinerary for flights!

Thanks!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/IvanBoulevard on 2024-12-27 09:46:40.

Bangkok has become my favourite city in the world. The variety and quality of food there is incredible! The people are super nice and it’s a big city which is easy to get around with lots to see and non-stop life. Also the food!!!! (The Bangkok I loved was everywhere but Khaosan Road.)

I am not really interested in beaches, nature, hiking, water sports, elephants, alcohol, walking streets… the things which people seem to mention when talking about the other Thai cities.

I understand no other city will be as big. But can people advise whether i should be considering other Thai cities or would I be happier sticking with just Bangkok? Thanks!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/millie-pede3323 on 2024-12-27 09:35:00.

I have $847.50 AUD in travel credit for 'Global Work and Travel' and all their sister companies (including deals away.com) It is fully transferable, is anyone interested in buying it off me? I am happy to negotiate price! I just want to get rid of it

The original post: /r/travel by /u/pootluv on 2024-12-27 09:24:20.

The original post: /r/travel by /u/SGBTbeforeourspring on 2024-12-27 05:44:01.

The original post: /r/travel by /u/racoontosser on 2024-12-27 05:35:24.

Where are you going, both new and revisiting? What are you hoping to see and accomplish? What did you learn from your past year of traveling?

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Artistic-Beautiful82 on 2024-12-27 04:44:11.

I booked a flight using lifemiles on Avianca on December 26, 2024 at 12:40 am EST. Today, still December 26, 2025 at 10:00pm EST, I tried to call and cancel my flight to get a full refund.

I connected to two agents and both told me I am unable to get a full refund. They told me their system of record for the booking was December 25, 10am El Salvador time and therefore I am beyond the 24 hour period and cannot get a full refund. I didn’t even transfer my points from Amex to Avianca until 12:15am 12/26, and tried to tell them their system of records was wrong but they said there’s nothing I can do since I was passed the 24 hour period and I had to pay the cancellation fee.

Has this happened to people before? I thought the DoT requires all airlines to provide free cancellation within 24 hours (flight originates from the USA for March 2025)? What is my best solution here?

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Ok-Performer-2786 on 2024-12-27 03:33:18.

I’m 21m travelling to Banff solo for a ski trip. None of my friends wanted to come, which is fine since it gives me a chance to grow some balls and take something on by myself for once. I decided to stay at a hostel because lots of people recommended it and I thought it’d be great to save some money and try and make some friends for the 4 days I’ll be there.

I honestly got no clue what to expect, I downloaded the hostel app and book a 6 person mixed room since it’s all that was available. I’m not too concerned about the company, it’s mostly like etiquette, what the goings on in the place will be like and what not. I’m mostly just gonna be sleeping and showering and hopefully meet some people so I won’t spend too much time there, but am still unsure on what to expect lol. Thanks

The original post: /r/travel by /u/drpeppergrrl on 2024-12-27 02:29:42.

I would love some feedback on my upcoming trip. I will be traveling with my husband and two sons (ages 16 and 12) and partially with my father (the whole reason to go is so he can visit home one more time). There is so much to do and we will likely not be able to go back so I am very nervous to get this right. We are very active and love hiking and eating and don't mind doing a lot in one day. What am I missing? What can be dropped? (Berlin is squished in at the end because it seemed important to my dad but if it will be a disaster I can skip it and spend time elsewhere - for example, I dropped Salzburg). Thank you in advance!

5/25 (Sunday) - arrive in Frankfurt at 730am local time. Rent a car and drive to Bad Kreuznach (dad's home)

5/25-5/28 - stay in Bad Kreuznach with family (would love day trip ideas)

5/28-6/1 - stay in Munich. Dad remains in Bad Kreuznach. Take day trip to Dachau, others?

6/1 - Leave for Garmisch for a few days. Day trips include Zugspitze, Lake Eibsee, Linderhof, Neuschwanstein, Oberammergau, and Partnach Gorge

6/4 - Leave for a night in Rothenburg

6/5 - Drive back to Bad Kreuznach6/6 - Take my dad and return car to Frankfurt, take train to Berlin.

6/9 - Take train to Frankfurt and spend the night near the airport for early morning flight.

The original post: /r/travel by /u/jjrozay on 2024-12-27 01:48:26.

Hey there.

I'm (27M) looking ahead to mid-March (3/16-3/19) for a quick rest and reset trip somewhere warm and with a nice beach. I'm located in southwest CT (so easy access to the major airports in the NYC metro. I'll also be in NYC on 3/15 for a late concert, and I'm open to staying in the city overnight and catching a mid/late morning flight if possible) and the months of January-March are fast paced and high stress at my job, so I'm looking for a just a few days to get somewhere not 35 degrees and slow down once it ends.

My shortlist currently consists of Sarasota, St. Augustine, and St. Pete. I was looking into the Carolinas (Myrtle Beach, Oak Isle) but from what I've seen, mid-March is not quite beach weather that far north yet. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I'm not looking to swim per se, just lay on some soft sand, read, and relax for a day or two on a real beach. I'm used to Long Island Sound beaches so anywhere that isn't littered with rocky sand and toxic waveless water will work!

I have separate plans to visit Savannah and Charleston on another trip in the future, as I'd like to do those cities in one, longer trip and those I anticipate will be more active than I'm looking for here, so I am not considering them at this time.

This will also be my first flight in about 20 years, so I'm looking for a simple (less than 3 hours, direct) flight just to get one under my belt.

Since I have a short window of time for this trip I want somewhere that's as streamlined and as accessible as possible. St. Augustine looks amazing, but flying into Jacksonville, driving an hour to SA, and then doing the same thing back on the 19th sucks up a lot of time and doesn't seem like it will be the most relaxing option, though I do love those old cities with a passion.

I'm into good food, local live music, pinball arcades, and relatively vibrant nightlife. I'm not a party guy by any means but I'd like to be able to be out and about in an area with people during the night.

Please let me know if there's anywhere I'm overlooking, or which location on my list is a good fit.

Thank you!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/akw329 on 2024-12-27 01:43:49.

Would love to hear some opinions and advice!

My husband and I had the idea of taking a vacation for our wedding anniversary in February. We were originally thinking to do a week or 10 days. My husband had just started looking for a new job when he unexpectedly found an amazing position very quickly, and he will be starting in January. This is relevant because now with a new job, he feels like he needs to wait a little bit before asking to take a 7-10 day vacation, and that a shorter weekend trip would be more appropriate. (But no worries there, we’ll plan a longer trip for the summer!)

If we were to plan a trip for early February, what are some good options for a 4 day long vacation? Totally open to either warm locations or colder locations.

Off the top of my head, some options I’m considering are:

-Mexico City

-Montreal (Is this an insane place to travel in the winter? I personally love cold weather but would like to hear peoples’ thoughts on this. We went to Vienna in the winter recently and loved it, but I believe Montreal is colder)

-Iceland (also maybe insane lol but I’m dying to go. If we don’t go for this winter trip, I’ll definitely go for a summer trip)

US options:

-New Orleans

-Maine (Arcadia, Portland)

-Vermont (Stowe, Burlington)

That’s probably it for US locations unless someone has a great suggestion. We’re in NYC so I’m not necessarily interested in going to a city unless it’s a very “special” feeling city like New Orleans

Thanks in advance!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/CauseBorn2775 on 2024-12-27 00:18:54.

We checked in three duffels bags and one car seat at SFO on 12/22. We had a 4.5 hour layover in LAX, then a flight to Madrid landing 12/23. One bag came out of the carousel but the remaining two duffels and car seat didn't make it. We filed a PIR at the airport but it's now been over 3 days with no online update. We called Iberia today and were told the bags were still showing to be at LAX. They were supposed to be put on the next outbound flight to MAD, which was 12/25.

The first flight from SFO-LAX was operated by American Airlines, and the second flight from LAX-MAD was Iberia. AA had their systems down on 12/24, and then with Christmas yesterday, we figured there would be little movement. However, having zero updates is frustrating and starting to get anxious they'll never arrive.

Curious if anyone reading this was on our flight too as there were many passengers in the same situation filing PIRs, and if so, have you gotten your bags yet?

Any advice on what we can do to expedite getting our bags back?

The original post: /r/travel by /u/No-Appointment-4414 on 2024-12-27 00:18:23.

My husband and I are planning a road trip to Washington state, all the way from Arkansas, in early June. It's a 36-hour drive, so we're planning on taking three days to get there, spending three days there, then three more to get back home. Our first destination will be Forks (bc Twilight, ofc), where we plan to spend a full day. But after that we don't really have a certain town planned out. So I'm looking for ideas on where we should spend our next two days. We're not really city people, so we are nervous about venturing through Seattle or Spokane. Although I am interested in the ferries there. Also, ideas for certain activities or land marks we should check out on our way to Washington from Arkansas, would be appreciated. We plan to stop at as many landmarks that are not too far off the path of our travels there and back.