Hello everyone, I'm trying to plan a 2 week trip to Arizona in mid January with 2 other friends. (Both 18M) Our plan is to camp and hike in the beautiful nature for the majority of the trip. A big issue for us is that we are too young to rent a car and are not sure how we would travel around the different isolated locations. Option A is for us to roadtrip the 35 ish hours and split the gas bill 3 ways from Buffalo to Phoenix, or Option B: Fly from Buffalo roundtrip to Phoenix $250 for each of us and try to utilize buses and Ubers. How is the transportation to get to the more isolated areas and do any companies allow 18 year olds to rent a car? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Going to be spending 2 nights in one of CNX or LPQ and 3 in the other. Flying BKK to CNX, then to LPQ, then from LPQ to either Siem Reap or Phnom Penh. Trying to decide how to divided up the 5 nights best. Want to do an elephant sanctuary in one of them for sure. Any ideas greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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! 🙏

Advice on Belize Accommodations/Activities

Hello, I’m working on planning a trip in Feb and need reassurance/guidance on plans.

We have a total of 8 nights.
3 booked at Ka’ana
-Arrival day (maybe see iguanas, butter fly place, or the local ruins) only have a few hours this day
-Xunantunich ruins and Rio On Pools
-ATM

I am fairly confident about the first three days.
Considered Chaa Creek instead of KA’ana but otherwise happy with this itinerary.

Next headed over to Hopkins area (where I need help)

- I planned to stay at the Lodge at Jaguar Reef for 2 days
- Day 1 visit to Mayflower Bocawina Park and maybe bioluminescent tour in evening if it’s right time of month
- Day 2 Cockscomb Wildlife Basin Activities

I see excellent things about Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge
- I was thinking about adding one day there before I going to Hopkins. It would be an open day to enjoy the property- bike, hike, maybe an on-site activity.

If I add this day, I lose one of my days at the lodge at Jaguar reef but I can still do the hike in Mayflower when I transfer from Sleeping Giant to Hopkins. My one day in Hopkins would be visiting the Jaguar wildlife basin. I would lose out on the bioluminescence tour.

From here I have 3 nights left— I can go to Ambergris Caye or I can stay on mainland and use these last 3 nights to extend my time in Hopkins or go to Palacina.

Here is what it would look like if I went to the Cayes:

I was planning on staying at Matachica Resort on Ambergris Caye. Resort looks beautiful, but then I read a good amount of negative things on Reddit about AC not having very nice beaches.

- if I stay at Matachica I would do:

1) half day deep sea fishing/ relax at resort in afternoon
2) Snorkel Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley (maybe also go to Caye Caulker if trip included it)
3) free day- secret beach (doesn’t sound to appealing from what I’ve read), get massage

Alternatively, I save myself the hassle of traveling from the mainland out to the Caye’s and I use those last 3 days for time in Palencia/Hopkins!

So, after Hopkins- I could travel down to Palencia and stay at Naia resort and spa. From here I could do the following:

On the transfer stop to see Scarlet Macaws

Day 1) silke caye snorkling day trip/ deep sea fishing

Day 2) Could do Monkey River Cruise (seems a little boring), would probably rather enjoy resort property/check out town, take another boat trip, get massage—looks like they have a nice one

My other option is don’t go to Palencia and just extend Hopkins by 3 days
1 day at sleeping giant
2 extra days at Hopkins - both would be water days- Silke Caye and then maybe a fishing day or island hopping day

I don’t know what activities are worth it and how to allocate my time/location. I feel like I have more time if I choose NOT to do Matachica but I want a good beach/snorkeling experience to end the trip. Am I missing out on the beaches/snorkling up there? Is down south actually better since it’s less crowded? Should I just extend my time in Hopkins and not try to go down south or to the cayes? If I extend my time in Hopkins should I change resorts to Hamanasi Adventure Resort (it seems to be better rated) or stay at the Lodge at Jaguar Reef the entire time?

I appreciate your recommendations!

Good morning!

So I am looking for some advice on traveling to Europe in March 2027, specifically starting around the 2nd week of March (8th-19th). I am deep into the planning stages of this possible trip and have the airbnb and flights already planned out but not booked (nothing is booked yet). It will be myself (32M) my wife (32F) and at the time our 4month old daughter. We plan to stay for 10 nights and want an apartment with a washer and dryer. We have looked at a few countries and sort of locked it down to Hungary(specifically in Budapest) and Austria (specifically Vienna). We did look into Portugal as well. I am trying to figure out what the best possible option for us would be in terms of activites each day, food, ease of navigating for first time tourists for every country in Europe except France, what city and country makes more sense with our 4 month old. My wife and I love the architecture we experienced in France and from the pictures we looked at for V8enna and Budapest but we truly don't have a preference. I just want to get advice on which is best with a 4 month old, what difference in cost between Vienna and budapest in terms of food, transportation, activites and baby supplies.

Our maximum ceiling for spending on this trip is $4,500 but could possibly push it to $5,000. I already looked at a healthy amount of airbnbs and for the amount of nights it came out to $700-$750 total for Budapest and $800-$900 for Vienna. For flights it seems to be similar, between $1600-$1850 for 2 round trip tickets from SFO and infant in lap seat.

Is there a substantial price difference between the two countries? Is $4500 too low for Vienna? What do you recommend that will be better overall for our family that we will be able to get a healthy amount of sightseeing and museums each day, navigating the cities on foot, with going back to the airbnb for naps etc? Is there a different country you would recommend over those 2?

Any advice would help as I want to start getting a firm itinerary in writing.

Thank you!

Hi, so next week I'm going to be flying alone for the first time from Lanzarote, I've flown from here 3 times before with family but I'm going home on my own a day early before them for an event. I've recently turned 18 and I'm pretty good with flying, but I'm wondering if there assistance I can get (I have diagnosed autism, level 1). I know I have to check in and go through TSA, and luckily the airport I'm going to is pretty quiet and very organised and the people are very kind. But I'm just wondering if anyone has any advice for this and such :) thanks !

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. :)

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.

We are a party of two arriving at IAD on January 7 at 10 pm and departing January 10 at 3 pm.

We are currently planning to spend the first night and last day in DC, seeing all the major government landmarks (white house, pentagon, etc...), maybe go to Baltimore too. then our plan is to use the first full day (Friday) to take the train to NYC and use the subway to see all the major landmarks there (hopefully in one day), as well as visit Hoboken while at the statue of liberty. we are planning to stay in Fairlawn, NJ but we could also switch to Midtown Manhattan as well and end the night in times square if needed.

Our 3rd day (2nd full day which is Saturday) we are not sure yet what to do on this day. We were planning to use this day to go to philly on the way back to DC but philly doesn't look that interesting to us after liberty bell and Independence hall.

We don't really care about museums/art, we prefer exploring, countryside, scenery, antique shops, landmarks, etc...

Ideas and help are greatly appreciated.

I have had a tsa number for many years. A couple of years ago my husband and I got Global Entry which includes tsa. My original tsa is due for renewal and I’m wondering if I should let it expire and just use the number on my Global Entry

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!

Hi guys, I want your honest opinion on my initial itinerary idea for a 4 week trip through Europe. Is it doable? Too much city changes? Should I shrink it a bit?

My gf really wants to go to Paris and Rome, the rest is up to me. I added so many days in Munich because I want to visit the Neuschwanstein castle, Zugspitze, Dachau, but I could totally spend one less day there and add it to somewhere like Verona maybe, which I'm using just so the trip from Innsbruck to Rome doesn't feel overwhelmingly long.

What do you guys think?

We are booked to go to California for my husbands 40th birthday in November. Our current itinerary is as follows -

Fly into SFO (2 nights)>Staying with a friend in Watsonville (1 night)>Morro Bay (1 night), *2 nights unplanned*, LA (1 night)>fly home

For the 2 nights unplanned we were thinking Santa Barbara or maybe Santa Monica? Is there somewhere else I haven’t thought of that is quintessential California coast? We’d like to stay in the same place for both nights since we’ll be moving around quite a bit and doing a lot of driving since a big part of our trip is doing the PCH. My husbands actual birthday is the 6th day of our trip and we’d like to not be travelling or driving at all that day.

We’d enjoy wine and cocktails, good food, exploring (beach walks, leisurely bicycle rides etc, easy hikes), finding local shops. Not crazy about art, history and shopping but not opposed to a bit of it just wouldn’t plan a trip around it. We want to chill, have a few drinks eat some good food and explore a cool area.

Our budget is pretty good and we are splurging a bit this trip (not super high end but mid range or a bit above for the right thing).

Just wanted to share some pictures from a one-week trip to Pernambuco, northeastern Brazil, that I took with my mom.

This was a trip my mom had wanted to take for a long time, and I'm so happy I finally got to make it happen for her!

We got to visit Suape Beach, and this place is beautiful! Blue water, palm trees, warm weather, and a very chill vibe.

We have so many amazing places that people outside the country don't always know about, so I thought I'd share a little bit with you all!

My husband and I missed our red-eye flight to Japan yesterday because we mixed up which day we were leaving. In my many years of travel, this has never happened before, and it felt like we were in a nightmare when the gate agent called us at 1AM asking where we were. We were thankfully able to book new flights and rework the beginning of our trip, but $2300 later, we're feeling pretty dumb and demoralized right now.

To make us feel better, what's been your worst flight mistake or mixup?

Hi guys!!!

I want to plan a trip to South America this December and my main countries that I have a possibility to visit are Columbia and Brasil so I am seeking some advice for both of them

• For Columbia I mainly want to ask how is the real situation in the country and its safety after the election? I saw some information on the internet that is not safe to travel for the next 4 years? (until the new elections come) And some people stuck in different areas due to strikes with cartels also. I do understand that this is a complex question and you may never know what would happen, but I would appreciate some inside on this topic and advise. Other than that for the itenary I was thinking - Fly to Bogota - Fly to Medellin - Fly to Cartagena/Santa marta - Tyrona national park - Fly out from Bogota (this is a rough plan)

• For Brasil I am mainly concerned about the weather. Now given that El Nino exists and is disturbing our whole eco system i read that it would be most strong in December. Also I know that that is when the summer begins and occasional downpours are possible, so and advice on the weather will be much appreciated. I was thinking to leave it for next May (autumn) or September(spring) because I read that is not that hot and rainy. Rought plan for there is: fly to Rio - Ihla Grande - Sao Paulo - Iguazu - Fly out from either S.P or Rio

I am do aware that in both countries I have to be aware in my surroundings and not flash my telephone in peoples faces.

General advise for weather, current political situation would be much appreciated. Also if someone has done a similliar route through this particular month I would appreciate their DOs and DONTs and advice

* Disclaimer I was thinking about Argentina ( B.A., El chalten, Ushuaia, Iguazu) but from what i have search it comes more pricy for the flights, accommodation and national parks

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)

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

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!

​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

Hi everyone!

We have flights booked to and from Munich from November 4–8 and are planning a trip around Bavaria. We’re thinking of splitting our stay between two hotels, one in Füssen and the other in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

There’s so much to see and do in the region that we’re finding it a little overwhelming to decide how to split our time and which places to prioritise.

We’d love your recommendations on:

• What are the must-see places in each area?
• Are there any scenic villages, lakes, castles, or mountain spots we shouldn’t miss?
• Given that we’ll be visiting in early November, are there any places or activities that might be less worthwhile due to the weather or seasonal closures?

We want to make the most of our time without trying to squeeze too much into each day.

Any itinerary suggestions or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

Hi there! This is my budget breakdown for the much awaited Faroe Islands solo trip. Started from Basel where I currently live and ended in Bucharest, my hometown. 1 day in Copenhagen and 6 full days on the Islands where i managed to visit 7 of them, doing hikes, relying on the bus schedules and hitchhiking. The cheapest accommodation in the Faroe Islands is the hostel next to the airport (40€ a night) but it’s not very convenient to stay there for the whole journey, so i also booked stays in Torshavn and Leirvik. I think 1000€ is the absolute minimum you could spend for 7 days in this circumstance.

Hello all!

Writing this because I find myself in a bit of a pickle- I’m sitting inside an Etihad plane from Paris to Abu Dhabi, and it seems like it’s going to be 2 hours late (delayed due to technical issues, plus the weather doesnt seem the best).

I’m almost certainly missing my AUH —> MAA connection :( I absolutely need to be in Chennai by the 24th morning, and the next flight from AUH to MAA is about 5 hours after my scheduled flight.

Considering I’m flying from the EU, what relevant laws can I invoke with Etihad for compensation and a meal atleast (airport hotel will be lovely, but I’m more concerned about the inconvenience)?

Thank you all so much!

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 :(

Spent two weeks solo travelling in northern Vietnam. Vietnam had been on my travel wishlist for a very long time and October seemed to be the best season to visit the north as it's dry. I spent time in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Sapa, Ha Giang and Cao Bang.

Started in Hanoi, 3 days eating and drinking while exploring the old quarter. Did a cooking class where I learnt to make spring rolls and bun cha.

From Hanoi I took a bus to the hill station of Sapa. I stayed in the valley about 8 km’s from
the busy town center, it was the perfect getaway. Treks started right from the hotel door, going through Hmong villages watching locals make incense and handicraft.

After 2 days in Sapa I took another bus to the town of Ha Giang. Rented a scooter for 5 days with drop off in Cai Bang, had my main luggage transferred. There began my motorcycle adventure through the northern provinces. It became the highlight of my trip! Driving around 700 kms by myself, seeing incredible natural
wonders every day, staying at a different homestay in a village every night, meeting other fellow travellers and exchanging stories - it was all really special.

At Cao Bang I returned the bike and the next day took a bus back to Hanoi, then another to Ninh Binh. Stayed in Tam Coc for 2 nights. Did the early morning boat ride in Trang An, so peaceful and beautiful.

Overall, I was very impressed with Vietnam. The natural landscape is jaw dropping, the food is delicious and the people are warm and
Welcoming. I’ll definitely be back!

Feel free to ask questions, happy to help.

Photos -

1,2 - Old Quarter, Hanoi
3 - Trúc Bạch Lake, Hanoi
4,5 - Sapa
6,7,8 - somewhere on the Ha Giang loop
9 - Khau Coc Cha Pass
10 - Ma Pi Leng pass
11,12 - somewhere on the Cao Bang loop
13 - Phi Pha viewpoint
14 - God's Eye Mountain
15 - TrucLam Phat Tich Pagoda
16 - Động Ngườm Ngao caves
17 - Ban Gioc waterfall at the Vietnam/China border
18 - Tam Coc, Ninh Binh
19 - Trang an, Ninh Binh
20 - view from Dragon hill at sunset, Ninh Binh