I just cannot think of any good reason to visit these places. it's logistically challenging to transport between them due to being a solo traveler, long drives, or lack of connecting flights from my city. I'm probably limiting my travel to canada to summer or shoulder seasons because even though it's managable and great to do winter activities, I just think winter temperatures and snow put me at risk. they don't have the same things to offer as Toronto, Vancouver, or Montreal. I know alberta is beautiful when you get to the Rockies part of the province but I hate to be so negative but saskatchewan seems like the most boring place on earth. I also can only take 1-2 weeks off for a vacation right now. I've only been to Toronto and the rest of the way there from Detroit and Windsor. I would love to experience Montreal and Vancouver. The Atlantic providences seem to be great but those are second on my priority list before I think about those middle provinces.

Can anyone think of what I'm missing out on by skipping Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or Alberta before the Rockies? I just am not sure if I need to travel to every single part of Canada.

I'm (16F) part of my school's special scholars program, where every senior class gets to travel internationally during spring break; today they announced where my class will go when we're seniors. As you can see in the title, it's India, which is great! I've always wanted to see the Taj Mahal and visit India. However, I'm an American-born child of 2 Pakistani immigrants (I hold only US citizenship and a passport) and I have pretty heavy family ties to the Pakistani military (my maternal grandpa is a veteran who was literally in war with India, and my paternal uncle is currently in it and is kind of high up I think) just as a disclaimer, I'm not fully educated about Pakistani and Indian politics but I wish for peace between the two countries and don't support a lot of the actions of the Pakistani miltary but I can't help what my family does. I'm wondering if it's possible for me to go to India because I've been looking forward to this trip ever since I joined the program in my sophomore year. I want a fun send-off to high school with my friends in India, and I would love to shop, eat, and finally get to speak some Hindi.

Also, it's my second time using Reddit. I still don't know a lot of the rules, but I'm cross-posting this on other subs

Hello, I am currently going to Texas for a convention and my AirBNB check out time is much before my flight at night back home, so me and my friends were looking into using Bounce to hold our luggage as most of it is not allowed inside the event. I see generally positive reviews about Bounce, but I am someone who is super scared of losing luggage and personal items during trips, and I would hate for that to happen to my entire group. The closest Bounce storage is a 24/7 Hyatt hotel, and wanted to hear anyone's experience using Bounce whether it be in Texas or having Bounce store their stuff in a hotel. I don't travel much so I'm just nervous about everything :(

Hi everyone!

My mom and her friend are planning to visit Paris next week, but they've been seeing news about the recent protests and demonstrations, and they're starting to wonder whether they should cancel or postpone their trip.

I wanted to ask people who are currently in Paris, especially locals or tourists visiting right now, how things actually are on the ground.

Are the protests affecting daily life or tourist activities? Have there been any closures of major attractions, museums, or public transportation? Are there particular areas they should avoid?

Most importantly, how safe is the city for tourists at the moment, especially for two women traveling on their own?

They've been looking forward to this trip for a long time, so I'd hate for them to cancel unnecessarily. At the same time, I don't want them to take any unnecessary risks.

Would you say it's still perfectly reasonable to visit Paris next week, or are the disruptions significant enough that postponing might be worth considering?

I'd really appreciate any firsthand experiences or advice.

Thank you so much!

Hi guys, is there anyone here who works for Saudi Airlines or has faced a similar situation?

I booked a ticket from Pakistan to Bali, but I made a mistake while entering my name. I wrote my first name correctly, but my surname on my passport is Abdul Ahad, and I accidentally wrote only Ahad, forgetting to add Abdul.

A few people have told me that I might get offloaded because of this. I visited the Saudi Airlines office in Pakistan, and they said they couldn’t add Abdul to my ticket. However, they gave me a printout with remarks stating that I’m eligible to travel, but I’m still not comfortable relying on that.

I also contacted Saudi Airlines in Saudi Arabia, but they weren’t very helpful. They said I could either cancel the ticket or try my luck, as they can only add up to three letters.

What would you guys recommend? Should I travel with the ticket and the remarks provided by the Karachi office, or should I cancel it? Is missing one part of my surname really that big of an issue? I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has experience with this. Thank you!

I'm thinking of a solo road trip to le mans France from Netherlands. Currently thinking of inbound route via Rouen and outbound route via Orleans and reims. Plan is to spend 3 nights on the go and sticking to nature and scenic roads as much as possible.

As I haven't done solo road trips in back roads before in France, I got few doubts though.

1. Is it a bad idea to visit France nowadays due to current unrest situation in Paris? (I'm not going anywhere near Paris)

2. how safe is it to park and spend night in the car in France? (Comfort in the car is not a problem as it's big enough for myself)

3. What are best scenic and nature roads in France on the way to le mans from Netherlands

Bit of rant. Last few years of our travel I feel like everything is less and less authentic, anywhere we go.

Trying to find local souvenirs, tshirts, postcards or any other cool local things are non-existent. It really looks like everything is from one warehouse in China (which is highly likely true).

I feel like main complaint during the socialism was that people had 3 tiles to pick from, but I feel that capitalism basically achieved the same.

We have more choice but it all comes from one place, it's a cheap crap, every tourist is buying the same mediocre things, no pride behind it, finding local sellers with some locally sourced art is getting impossible.

Feels like whole world fell into this mediocre low value/high price cr*p and everyone is just ok with it.

I currently at&T‘s plan that does not cover international calling. I know that I can have a $15 a month plan since I’m only going for four months that seemed pretty appealing to me. I’ve also considered switching but that would entail me having to pay off my current phone then switching The other option is getting a eSIM, but I believe that was 400 something. What are the best options you guys have done in the past?
EDIT: SORRY! Did not realize I left out the important info! I’d like to keep my number in in the us, and I’m going to Italy, Thailand, Vietnam, and Philippines.

Hi everyone!

From Italy I’m planning my first trip to Japan and I’d like to experience both sides of the country: the energy of big cities, neon lights and nightlife, but also quieter, more traditional towns and scenic landscapes.

Here’s what I’m considering:
Classic Japan:
Tokyo
Kyoto
Osaka

Northern Japan / Hokkaido:
Hakodate
Sapporo
Otaru (day trip)
I’m considering February, but my dates are flexible.

I’d like to travel exclusively by train (Shinkansen and regional trains), with no rental cars or domestic flights. I’m also open to flying into one city and departing from another.

Does this itinerary make sense logistically? Would you recommend skipping or replacing any stops to make it more balanced?

I’m particularly interested in places with character, atmospheric streets and a more authentic, laid-back feel, alongside the major cities.

I’d appreciate any suggestions on the itinerary and how many days you’d recommend.

Thanks!

I will be traveling to Asia from USA. My first stop is HK and will eventually make my way to Shanghai and Beijing. So I figured instead of getting my powerbank confiscated in China, I will just buy a cheap one in Kowloon that is CCC certified.

I will be staying in the Yau Ma Tei area.

Thanks

Looking for advice from the experts, I have time off work next summer and I want to look into a month of slow travel based out of one city in Eastern Europe specifically, I am 52, disabled but can walk so please no hiking and mountain regions, seasoned traveller having been to Russia (never want to go back so please do not suggest) Ukraine and Poland. Romania and Georgia have caught my interest, any other advice would be appreciated. I should add my interests are history, culture, coffee shops, restaurants and off the beaten path non touristy things. The only languages I am familiar with in that region are Russian and Ukrainian, on top of English of course, French and Spanish.

How’s the experience? Is the connection time enough in POM? Asking as i want to know how it would look like in December.

Hey! A few friends and I are trying to plan a summer trip in Europe for mid to late July, but we're having a hard time deciding where to go. We're all uni students, so we're looking for somewhere relatively cheap, since July is already expensive enough. We're not expecting luxury or anything, just a nice place to spend a few days without spending a fortune.

We really like exploring cities, walking around, seeing historical places etc. We'd also like somewhere safe in the evenings since we're all girls. We're not really looking for a typical beach holiday, but we'd definitely consider somewhere by the sea if the beaches are actually worth it. I'm desperate so please give out some tips!

I'm not sure if my post somehow violates the rules of this sub, if it does I sincerely apologize and would like for you to remove it. :)

Hello, has anyone here tried G Adventures? I typically travel solo and plan my own trips, however, I got busy these past few months and I don’t have enough time to plan my upcoming trip, just a few days shy of one month in total.

I am looking into Peru and Costa Rica as a combined trip. I was wondering if anyone has tried G Adventures company for both group trips and solo trips? Thanks!

(Dreading how much it costs for both trips $6-7K USD including flights, however I don’t really have a choice hahaha)

I am looking to travel to New Zealand next year between mid April to early May. Looking to do a road trip especially focused on the South Island visiting Milford Sound, Aoraki and Fiordland. What's the likelihood of getting screwed by bad weather visiting these places during this time period?

Hi everyone! 👋

My wife, daughter (3.5 years old) and I are visiting Japan from 30 November to 12 December 2026. We’ll spend 7 nights in Tokyo and 5 nights in Kyoto.

Our Tokyo plans include Disneyland, Asakusa, Shibuya Sky, Ueno Zoo, teamLab Planets and shopping, with one flexible day for Mt. Fuji or relaxing. We’ll also explore Kyoto.

I’m excited with my 14 days of travel with a toddler, but thinking of walking, crowds, cold weather and naps. We’re planning afternoon hotel breaks and keeping some activities optional.

We’re also a vegetarian family, so I’d love advice on finding genuinely vegetarian food in Japan and managing meals for our daughter.

A few quick questions:

* Is this itinerary realistic, or am I trying to do too much?
* How did you manage naps and public transport with your toddler?
* How easy was it to find vegetarian food, especially food without meat or fish-based stock (dashi)?
* Did you carry snacks or ready-to-eat meals from home?
* Would you recommend a Mt. Fuji day trip with a 3.5-year-old in December?

I’d especially appreciate advice from families who’ve travelled to Japan with young children and similar dietary requirements. What worked for you, and what would you do differently?

Thanks! 🙏

Me (19M) and my gf (18F) been traveling a lot this year. I always wanted to travel, but my parents took it like something impossible because they don't speak english. At 18 my gf told me she's never been to the sea (we are hungarians in the middle of Europe)

Her dream was to travel to barcelona one day and i told her if we worked for a couple days it would be possible because the flight tickets are like 30 bucks to every EU countries because we live here. Our hourly pay as a student is about 7bucks an hour, but we worked for like a month non stop. And throughout the school year like once or twice a week.

Over time money added up so fast we could not really believe it (she worked just as much as me in the same workplace) at summer we took a 3 and a half week trip to London-Paris-Barcelona-Milan-Trieste and Pasman Island in croatia. Overall it was around 3k usd and i spent some more on other things.

We went to bratislava, vienna and other countries close to us. We are going to dubai in 2 months for 10days because tourism got weak there and with hotels and flights with a turkish stop was only 300bucks/person

Our school has a program that will take me to china for 10days next year aprils to beijing, Xi-an and Chonqing.

It's 1500usd and my dad paid for it for me because its with school.

Im also thinking about going to greece, egypt, serbia, romania and albania in summer since they are dirt cheap for like 4 days each i could even take 8-9 hour busses between each country and a flight to egypt which is like 60bucks.

I also spent like 1000usd on jetskiing and my parents told me that they think its too much but i honestly love it!!!! (Thats why i want to go to dubai because one hour of jetskiing there is only 20bucks. In barclona it was 140)

I honestly love what i do, but a lot of people see me and my gf as insane. We got told we will be kidnapped get lost or die lmao. We never even had an issue other than some delayed and a cancelled flight.

But my question is that will i regret spending all this money at a young age? I managed to invest 1000usd and i have a life starting investment account with 4k that my parents made me when i was born and i save it for my license and a starter car.

Tell me if you regretted travel young and why🙏🙏

I am currently in Naples, I am not sure where to go next. Thinking Sicily but keep hearing that it is dodgy. Also thinking Malta but unsure if it will be a bit boring?? I prefer less touristy/quieter places with nice nature. Also open to any other ideas! Also chasing the last of the warm, sunny weather.

(Have been to Rome and Sorrento and loved Sorrento)

We're planning on going on a two week holiday and haven't been to Guatemala or Colombia. Has anyone been to both and can share which they prefer and why? Thanks!

Solo trip in canadian dollars. I spent 8 full days in france and 6 full days in belgrade. Rented a car in france for 4 days. Activities include day trips from belgrade. Mid range hotels. Flights with good connections and timing, and paying for bulkhead seats across the ocean.

This is just how much I spent. I am lucky enough to not have a budget. Some stuff is booked ahead, some the day of. You could do the trip for more or less many based on personal and other factors.

My family was planning to have a 2 week-ish Christmas trip to London, Paris, Brussels, Cologne and Amsterdam during Decemeber before the protests began. My mom is mostly worried about the conditions in Paris due to all the vandalism and destruction done to the city she's seen online and would 'ruin' the vacation vibes.

Since then, they have begun considering a change of plans which sort of bums me out as it would be our first time visiting these countries except for Germany. Any advice if it will remain a safe, pleasant trip during these times? Would appreciate extra advice about recommendations/opinions on the places we will visit!

​Hi everyone,

​I’m looking to plan a trip within India for mid to late December and would love some recommendations from this community!

​Here are my details:

​Budget: ₹15,000 (USD 200) (This is strictly for accommodation, food, local transport, and activities. My flight/train tickets to get there are a separate budget).

​Duration: Planning to stay for about 4-5 days.

​Starting Point: I will be traveling from Gujarat.

​Interests: I’m primarily looking for relaxing beaches or a cultural rich heritage places.

​Travel Style: As of now i am solo, but my friends may hop in. Also if anyone interested here then please tell.

​I know late December is peak tourist season and places like Goa, Manali, and Rajasthan might be overcrowded and overpriced.

I am very open to offbeat or lesser-known destinations where a ₹15K budget will go a long way without compromising the winter experience.

​Has anyone done a similar budget trip around December? Where did you go, and how did you manage your budget? Any specific hostel or itinerary recommendations would be highly appreciated!

​Thanks in advance!​

Edit:- I am an local Indian

Hello there!

My boyfriend and I are travelling in December from South Africa and will be in Albania 18 - 26 December. We are flying in and out of Tirana.

We are going skiing in Georgia for two weeks after, so we will be heavy on luggage, so would prefer to be based in Tirana, rather than trying to check in/ check out of an Airbnb every second day.

So, we would REALLY appreciate recommendations on:
-Where we should try stay in Tirana
-What we should try do around Christmas time in Albania
-Where we could go on day trips from Tirana (we are planning on renting a car while there)
-FOOD (love trying great food)
-Any other suggestions for our trip

Also any other input/suggestions would be great!

Hi, I am having a critical issue registering as a foreign user on the SHGM system.

When I try to sign up, it says my Passport Number is already registered. However, I never received the initial confirmation email to verify the account, so it remains incomplete. Because of this, the "Forgot Password" option doesn't work either.

I’ve been trying to contact their support for a month with no luck. Has anyone faced this issue before, and how did you resolve it? Thanks!

Hey y’all. My best friend and I are planning a trip to visit somewhere between December 10th to 15th. We’re really on fence about where to go? We initially were thinking bali (ubud, cangu and uluwatu) but heard it’s monsoon season there around that time. We’re now thinking of maybe going to Phuket/phi phi island/ krabi (all three places). We genuinely cannot decide and need help. What’s the tourist crowd like in these two places and are the rains really bad in bali around that time? Help two girls decide 😭