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The original post: /r/travel by /u/Brodermagne96 on 2024-11-14 21:46:07.

Me and my friend was thinking about a 4 day trip to one of these cities

Would love to hear experiences from people who've been there. Especially if you have been to more of one. Which one you prefered and why

The original post: /r/travel by /u/AppropriateApples on 2024-11-14 18:23:32.

Me and two friends are looking at potentially going to Riga in December, was wondering whether it’s worth visiting and what we could do while we are there?

Also are there a lot of pubs as well? As we are currently between Riga and Prague to go to, thanks!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/InterestingCabinet41 on 2024-11-14 17:31:39.

I have the opposite question as most. What completely unnecessary items is always packed with you. And I realize things like iPads aren't technically needed but are there other things? Mine are my favorite pair of house shoes.

The original post: /r/travel by /u/guero2830 on 2024-11-14 16:41:57.

I recently took a work trip on JB to ATL. I boarded in group B and got flagged going through their automatic pass scanning gates with my boarding pass on my phone as "already boarded". The attendant assumed it was a scanner error and let me on.

I get to my aisle towards the back of the plane and there is another passenger sitting in my seat. I showed him my electronic boarding pass and asked him if he might be in the wrong seat. He showed me a printed pass with the same seat assignment. I called the flight attendant over to resolve the situation, she asked for both of our boarding passes. She reviewed mine on my phone and asked for his.

As she was reviewing the printed pass she noted that it was my pass, a printed copy of my ticket (a printed by the airline pass on cardstock, not a printed at home on an 8.5x11" piece of paper pass), with my name on it. She took him to the back of the plane to try and figure out what happened. At nearly the end of boarding the attendants removed him from the plane.

I completed my check-in completely online and never went to the service desk or self check-in kiosk and never attempted to print anything.

So, how did this guy print or obtain a copy of my boarding pass? And why? What is the scam?

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Ok_Asparagus5951 on 2024-11-14 15:45:13.

My wifes family is in Iran and we have been twice (2016, 2022), My wife is a dual citizen and my 9yo daughter and myself are American. We didnt plan on going while tensions are high at the moment but recently we found out her mother is not well and may not be with us much longer. We tried to see if we could get her to Turkey but due to her health shes unable to travel. Are there any Americans on that can report on any issues theve had in the past couple weeks coming or going from the Tehran airport?

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Suspicious_Town_3008 on 2024-11-14 15:31:22.

Pretty much what the title says...I've never flown around Xmas before, but as her gift I'm taking my daughter to NYC for a quick trip between Xmas & New Years (getting out of NYC on the 30th before the craziness begins). There's a late flight Xmas night that gets us into LGA at 11:00pm or one the next morning that gets us to LGA at 9:00am. Which would you do to have the least amount of crowds and craziness (if that's even possible). They are roughly the same amount of points so that's not a factor.

The original post: /r/travel by /u/gschiffverre on 2024-11-14 14:27:38.

Best cities for hard reset

I’m recovering from a chronic illness and career transition and looking to have a home base in another country for a few months this winter to reset. Ideally warm/temperate, chill city vibes but still robust social scene or near a larger city to have that option. I’m a landscape photographer and acupuncturist, so ideally somewhere with diverse scenery (mountains, ocean, forests) and somewhere that aligns with a more spiritual vibe would be great. Affordability is a factor too.

Some possibly country options:

New Zealand Vietnam Thailand Guatemala Panama Peru Argentina Turkey Chile

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Whatyoutalkinboutman on 2024-11-14 13:22:52.

My child (year 5 elementary) came home with an interesting challenge from school. The task was to find the shortest travel time (flight duration + layover) by stopping at each capital city in Australia (Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, and Darwin) - not specifically in that order. You can start anywhere but have to return to the chosen city of origin. Doesn’t matter what time you start but you have to apparently get it to under 24 hrs or as close to as possible.

We chose the most logical route starting in CBR at 6am ->SYD->BNE->DWN->PER->ADL->MEL->HOB->CBR. This was around 18hrs of flight time and 14 hours of layover, most of which came from the overnight layover in PER which blew around 8hrs. We then looked at starting in other cities and times but racking our brains by the end as nothing seemed to work out.

Is it even possible to do this in a shorter time? Ashamedly I looked at this for a few hours after they went to bed and still couldn’t arrive at a better outcome!?

Additional Info: Layover times don’t matter, assuming you can just teleport to the next gate. It also doesn’t matter if the same place is visited twice.

The original post: /r/travel by /u/csgw84 on 2024-11-14 09:49:23.

I'm considering a solo trip, but I'm not sure if I'm clutching at straws. It would be 3 days in Singapore and 6 days in Bali.

I should point out that this is looking to be mid/end of March 2025. I've seen that it's not the greatest time, but is it really that bad?

I love cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei, Bangkok and Seoul. I've been to Kathmandu, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Koh Samui, Vientiane, Hanoi. I enjoyed them and I get the feeling that those are similar to Bali?

I like a quite structured plan when travelling, I'm not really a fan of "go get an unmarked bus from a random corner, that departs whenever it's full". I'm also not really a "go with the flow" person, who just turns up without a plan in mind and decides at the time. Bali seems a little chaotic in that way, a bit like the Hippy Trail vibe.

So before I jumped straight in, I wanted opinions. Is it similar to the places I listed, or is it more of an overwhelming experience, sort of like I hear India can be.

Thanks in advance, I hope my question isn't too vague!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/RodionInChina on 2024-11-14 09:17:32.

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Prestigious_Suit_225 on 2024-11-14 21:24:39.

Hiya!

I’m currently looking for safe travelling spaces outside of Europe for someone who loves animals?

Bit of a back story - I am currently in Egypt. My partner and I booked a trip to Luxor and I couldn’t stand to see the amount of malnourished and mistreated animals, especially dogs. We’re due to go on another trip tomorrow and I’m dreading it as I’ve been crying all day at the sight of them.

I loved my time in Egypt and loved our other trip out/hotel however this one left me doubting Id come back and do Cairo/Alexandria as previously planned.

I’ve only recently started travelling however I’d love to be able to see a wide range of countries, I did some googling and it appears Maldives, Cuba seem like safe bets (along some European islands)

And Albania, Bahamas and ALL Caribbean’s are a no go, same with Jamaica and Philippines.

Therefore my question is - are there safe countries someone could recommend? African/Asian countries preferrably 🙏🏻

I totally understand I will be limited however my morals come first and counting days down until I can leave is not what travelling is about!!

Just to confirm - Im totally fine seeing strays, I just hate seeing them mistreated and people being cruel to them, I’m a dog momma so it crushes my heart.

Thank you ahead!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/YP_MD_2100 on 2024-11-14 21:08:19.

Hi! My friend's coming from Europe to visit me in Philly, and then we are planning to go to NYC for NY's. l'm looking for recs on how to stay there. Ideally, something cheap and closer to Times Square would be greater, but we are okay to branch out if it is cheaper. I believe the subway system does go as far as Jersey City. Thanks!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Pristine_Evening_488 on 2024-11-14 21:01:41.

Hi everyone, I am going to europe for about a month but only planning to spend 6 days in italy. Main place I want to visit is Sicily. Any recomendations for building my itinerary. it's only a 2 person trip so getting around via train is very easy for us. I am completely open to any and all ideas please let me know!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/doubledropkicker on 2024-11-14 20:54:27.

Just as I was logging into PayPal to complete the payment, it glitched and I couldn’t pay. I’m now getting the following message

THE PAYMENT STATUS COULD NOT BE DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER FOR THE PAYMENT STATUS. Your application is not complete and will not be processed by CBP until the processing fee has been paid. You must complete payment within 7 days.

There is no option to pay. No money has left my account as it wasn’t completed

I would be grateful for any help

The original post: /r/travel by /u/CheapWoodpecker9784 on 2024-11-14 20:48:16.

Hello, I'm having a hard time finding solid answers or routes on how to tackle this. I have some misdemeanors from about 10 years ago, one of which was possession of marijuana. I'm taking steps now to have my record sealed, (will still be honest when asked during visas process and such) but what are steps and actions i should be taking to help my case in getting a working visas. Just how serious is it for me to have these on my record? If anyone has any help or advice i would immensely appreciate it. Thank you

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Leather_Run_6178 on 2024-11-14 20:44:18.

Traveling in December?

Hello, I hope this is the correct group to post about this, as I couldn't find a group for r/visitingDenmark. I am traveling to Denmark for a couple of days the 1st week of December. I am kind of winging it and will be happy just to be there :) but I was wondering if I should be aware of anything NOT open during that time. I'll be staying only in Copenhagen, as much as I'd love to see more (the ocean-facing statues, amusement parks, etc), I assume the weather won't allow it? All stories I've found from others are always set in the summertime, so I was wondering if asides from cold temperatures, what are some tips for traveling to Denmark in December, anything shut down for the season, is it harder to get to places? Thanks in advance, I'll appreciate all advice

The original post: /r/travel by /u/springspringspring2 on 2024-11-14 20:43:36.

With winter approaching, I'm planning a holiday getaway and would like your input! I'm looking for a warm, relaxing spot with a peaceful vibe (of course in the US)—somewhere unique without the crowds or hustle of big cities. If you have any hidden gems or favorite places that fit the bill, please let me know your suggestions. Thank you so much!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/dudeguy409 on 2024-11-14 20:39:07.

For all of my trips, I keep my electric toothbrush in a gallon freezer ziploc bag. I rinse it thoroughly and pack it away in the bag before I check out of each hotel, or if I’m staying at a hostel, I rinse it and pack it away after every single use. But it gets so gross in that ziploc bag after a week or two that I sometimes rinse out the bag too. I bring extra heads, but I have to change them out pretty often because the bag itself gets so gross so quickly. Is there a better way to manage this?

My electric toothbrush didn’t come with a case, that’s why I keep it in a ziploc bag, but even if I did have a case, I’m not convinced that it would do that much better of a job at preventing the toothbrush from becoming gross. Even the cases with holes don’t seem to help the toothbrush dry, and they also let the grossness of your toothbrush ooze out onto your luggage, right? And cases without holes are essentially rigid ziploc bags, right?

I’m especially concerned about my next trip; I’ll be staying in hostels every day for a couple of months and changing cities every couple of days. For example, a good chunk of my trip will be spent checking out Christmas markets in different European cities. I already gave up on bringing my wall-charging electric toothbrush, since I would have no easy way of charging it. I opted for the Oral B Pro 100 with two AA batteries, but I still don’t know how I would keep it clean. It doesn’t come with a case btw. Should I get one?

It’s not ideal for the environment, sure, but my current plan is just to buy a roll of paper towels and dry off my toothbrush before putting it back in a case.

I am curious if anyone else has any ideas! Surely someone has figured this out by now, right?!?!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/ImaginaryBrother9317 on 2024-11-14 20:38:50.

Hello, I recently acquired Canadian Citizenship and have a Canadian passport. I need to travel to India in the next 3 weeks but will not be able to surrender my Indian Passport during this time. Can I apply for an eVisa for this travel and surrender after I return? Are there any repercussions to this legally?

EDIT: Called up Consulate General of Toronto and enquired and they said I don't require a surrender certificate to apply for an eVisa so I can go ahead and apply.

The original post: /r/travel by /u/stacey_vanlenten on 2024-11-14 20:25:32.

Hello,

I am looking for a resort/hotel/destination that does not have wifi or television in the rooms, preferably on the beach with a focus on outdoor activities. Does this exist?

Thank you!

Stacey

The original post: /r/travel by /u/jimmy-neuron on 2024-11-14 20:22:42.

Planning a dream trip and using my experience in Hawaii (Oahu and Kauai) as a template of sorts since it’s the best trip I’ve done so far.

I loved the lush hiking and spent a lot of time in the water surfing and snorkeling. The food was also a plus!

I’m thinking somewhere in the South Pacific but there’s so much to choose from. Really open to anything as long as it has the items above. Don’t really have a budget but of course affordable locations are always a bonus! Definitely not looking for any type of bustling city though.

Appreciate any recommendations based on your experiences!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/EzMoney124 on 2024-11-14 20:11:04.

Hi all. I'm planning a trip to East Africa in February 2025 to either Tanzania and Kenya or just Madagascar. I love a good safari but I love experiencing vastly different cultures more (and I'm from NYC).

Would I get a cooler experience in Madagascar? Or in Tanzania&Kenya?

Is it possible to do all three countries? Budget for myself is approx $5K for 2.5 weeks. I don't need to stay in the most expensive hotels/actually enjoy airbnbs.

Any advice is welcome TIA!

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Chemical_Being_3982 on 2024-11-14 20:10:20.

So I am going out of the country (US) for the first time in 3 weeks from now. We have a layover in Charlotte NC and from there we are flying to MBJ in Jamaica. We booked our trip through Sandals so they arranged the flights for us, however my concern is that between the time our plane lands in charlotte & when our plane departs to Jamaica there is only a 1 hour window, so assuming they start boarding 40 minutes before the flight takes off that means we will have around 20 minutes to get to the gate. I’m stressed we won’t make it to our flight in time because from what I’ve read online people are recommending getting to the airport 4 hours before an international flight since it takes a long time to get through everything. Is this going to be an issue time-wise or do yall think it’ll be okay?

The original post: /r/travel by /u/kohop91 on 2024-11-14 19:53:12.

1. Roman ruins at Uthina

2. Roman ruins at Uthina

3. Parc National Djebel Zaghouan

4. Inlet at Monastir

5. El Jem Roman colosseum

6. Sfax central market

7. Mountains somewhere between Sfax and Souk Lahad

8. Mos Espa set

9. Sand dunes near Mos Espa

10. Sunrise along road P16

11. The mountains above Chebika Oasis

12. Mountains near Chebika oasis

13. Valley below Dougga archeological site

14. Ruins of Dougga

15. Two stray puppies near a ruined Roman aqueduct, just south of Tunis

The original post: /r/travel by /u/Waste_Carpenter2992 on 2024-11-14 19:50:32.

I traveled to Hawaii once in 2017 and had the chance to visit Oahu and the Big Island, which were amazing experiences. Now I’m planning another trip and would love to explore a different island this time. For those who’ve had the chance to hop around and experience multiple Hawaiian islands, which one would you recommend as the best to visit, and what makes it stand out? And I heard Four Seasons Lanai is good, any ideas?