Hello all I’m born and raised in Toronto and will be flying to Japan in December and I just had a question of how cold will it get? I’m not expecting like -20 or anything but like should I bring a winter jacket, bomber jacket or would a hockey Jersey itself be enough 😅? I plan on visiting the Simanami bike path, Kyoto,Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Chiba and will be staying with my friend in Kashiwa.

Alsoooo I plan on walking from Kashiwa to Tokyo which will take 7ish hrs 😅 I’m just wondering will I be walking along the highway or just small towns and greenery?

Hi everyone!

I’m wondering how many countries it’s common to have visited by the time you’re in your twenties.Personally, I’ve never been outside Scandinavia as i live here, and I haven’t travelled around much here either. I feel slightly embarrassed admitting this to other people. Of course, I’d love to travel more, but it costs money,and I don’t exactly have a money tree growing in my garden.

I understand that the answers will naturally vary a lot depending on what kind of family you come from etc, but I thought it would be interesting to hear whether it’s really that unusual not to have seen much of the world yet, or if there are others with similar experiences.

Bonus question: How do you travel as cheaply as possible without having to walk everywhere with a tent on your back?

I had 10 incredible days in Laos, and it's by far the most underrated country I have visited. Most people visit neighbouring countries like Thailand and Vietnam, which are more commercial and touristy, but miss out on this absolute gem.

Pic 1: Sunset from Phadeng Peak, Nong Khiaw (Highlight of my trip)

Pic 2: Our campsite for the night

Pic 3: Nong Khiaw during the day

Pic 4: Phadeng Peak Hike Starting Point

Pic 5: Kuang Si Waterfall (Best waterfall I have ever seen)

Pic 6-7: Luang Prabang Town

Pic 8: Nam Xay Viewpoint

Pic 9-11: Vang Vieng during sunset

Pic 14 : Patuxai Vientiane

I’ve recently started watching Jessica Lee’s Probinsya series and have been really enjoying it. Some other travel creators I’ve enjoyed are Ryan Trahan’s 50 States in 50 States, Allison Anderson, Currently Hannah, Claire and Peter (especially their Shorts), Kayli King, Heideexyz, and a few others.

I’ve also tried Fernweh Chronicles, Sam and Victor, Jordan & Soph, Itchy Boots, and Kara and Nate. I can definitely see the appeal, but for some reason, their content doesn’t quite reel me in the same way. I think it might be the video format or just something about the overall style that doesn’t click with me as much.

I’ve also been watching Greg McCahon’s cycling series, which I really enjoy, but new videos are understandably few and far between. I’m looking for something with a similar sense of adventure, but maybe a little more travel-focused and fun.

I’m particularly interested in creators who have a series or a general focus on exploring a specific continent, country, or region. South America is what I’m most interested in watching right now, but I’m open to recommendations from anywhere!

Who are your favorite travel vloggers, and what series of theirs would you recommend starting with?

EDIT: Other formats and creators who don’t necessarily focus on a specific continent or country are also very welcome. I’m happy to check out any travel content that makes for an engaging watch!

Spent about a week in Luang Prabang, Laos in February.

Photos in order:
1-3 Luang Prabang night market
4-5 alms giving at sunrise,
6 - Kuang Si Falls,
7 - Phou Si at sunset
8 - 11 wandering around the old town

I showed up with basically no plan and it worked out. It’s way quieter than I expected, even with all the travelers around.

It’s not as touristy as Thailand or Vietnam but there are a lot of backpackers, and tbh it felt like a good balance. Plenty of guesthouses and cafes, but you still see locals doing their thing, monks walking around. It doesn’t feel like everything’s just for tourists, yet, anyway.

The alms thing at 5:30am was cool but kinda awkward, lots of tourists crowding the monks.
Phou Si at sunset is packed, but still worth the climb.

Food was great and cheap. Get the laap and sticky rice. There’s a street food alley behind the night market where a full plate was like $2.

I'm planning a graduation trip for next summer, and I'd really love to go on a guided tour of Mongolia. I know it's not the most typical choice for a grad trip, but I want to do something truly memorable and Mongolia's landscapes look absolutely incredible.

Right now, it's just me and one of my friends, so I'm wondering if Mongolia would be too challenging for two girls to travel to, especially since neither of us has ever travelled without a parent or guardian before.

I know it would probably be quite expensive with just the two of us, but I'm trying to convince a few more friends to join us for now!

I'd love to hear your thoughts or experiences, especially if you've been to Mongolia with a small group of friends. Thanks!

I was a big Europe person for years until I found Asia, it’s just more of my speed: efficient, peaceful, and fascinating to me now. But many places to see in both, and love Europe still of course. Just an opinion. What about you? Your personal best experience

Hey you all i'm going to French Polynesia in december 18th and will stay there for maybe 3 weeks/ a month. For the first weeks i have somewhere to stay for free so will only spend money with food. But for the rest i have no idea!

I'm used to travel low budget, and i'm a experienced backpacker! Did bunch of hitchikking and camping in south america when my budget was less than 10 usd a day..

was wondering if someone know about food prices (street food) in Tahiti, if the locals also pay the full price for things there, how do they manage to be cheap and about sleeping.. i will bring a tent, hammock and stuff for camping such as stove, sleeping mattress. Any advice? Maybe even a place to stay lol

i'm living on New Zealand so used to "high prices" but seems like tahiti is on another level because of how hard is to get there

Hello everyone,

I’ll be traveling to the United States with Turkish Airlines (THY) in about a month. I have dual citizenship, but my last name is different on my two passports.

Since this is a business trip arranged through the company I work for in Turkey, I need to book my flight using the name on my Turkish passport. However, my US visa is in my other passport, which has a different last name.

Could this cause any issues during check-in, boarding, or entry into the US? Has anyone been in a similar situation before?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hey everyone,

My girlfriend and I are planning a 16-day self-drive trip in Morocco this mid to end November. We want to keep the schedule relatively flexible, but here is our initial idea for the route:

Day 1: Marrakech

Day 2–4: Imlil & Atlas Mountains

Day 5: Aït-Ben-Haddou

Day 6–7: Dades Gorge

Day 8–9: Merzouga

Day 10–12: Anti-Atlas drive (overnight somewhere like Taroudant)

Day 13–16: Agadir

Any tips on November, must-avoid scams/places, or driving realities (checkpoints, speed traps, road conditions) for tourists? Any regional food must-tries or underrated scenic stops along this specific route are also highly welcome! Appreciate any advice!

Thank you 🇲🇦

I was on NH7 today SFO-NRT and it was cancelled for mechanical reasons. All PAX waiting at the gate were rebooked and given hotel vouchers if needed, but the plane departed shortly after it's original scheduled departure time.

I at first thought if it would arrive after NRT curfew it would be a problem, or loads of miss connections that it would be easier to rebook in SFO, but it's landing less than 90 minutes late, so most connections would have been made.

What kind of tech problems could let the plane fly back empty vs just getting a repair in SFO?

The live flight: https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/ANA7

I recently took a flight from Malaysia to Pakistan. The flight was initially delayed for over an hour. This was communicated 6 hours before the flight. Which is fine, I would rather know before I get to the airport.

Everyone reaches the airport, we board the flight but it is not moving. 10 minutes pass, then 20 and then an hour, with zero communication as to what’s causing the delay. People are getting agitated, people with children are worried because economy section is getting suffocating due to air conditioning not working. The flight attendants don’t know anything.

Then people crowd the business class demanding answers. Finally after 2 hours, the pilot announces there is a delay due to something called a data recorder box not working which is required to work before flying and there is no issue with the aircraft. Passengers are not allowed to off board while the data recorder is being fixed despite the plane getting increasingly hot. Not even people with a children that are crying non stop.

Finally after 3 hours the flight takes off. The attitude of the cabin crew is dismissive and kind of hostile.

I am wondering how flights to “developed” countries are when there are delays and how those passengers are treated.

we (mid 30s couple, no kids) are landing in Istanbul for work for 4 days and planning to expand 1.5 weeks additional in mid November. wanted to get recommendations for places to add (ideally within 2-3 hours of flying to reduce transit time). Currently considering Cappadocia (3) + Izmir or Antalya (3) + ?? (2 days). Also open to stepping out of turkey (return flight is from Istanbul though). Others- Greece (unclear which island) OR Prague/Budapest (we haven't been and get to see pretty Christmas lights before the holiday rush). thoughts? (italy/portugal add to travel time, and deserve their own trip hence dropped those)

I have an upcoming road trip planned with my parents who are here in the states as tourists. I have a Enterprise rental car planned for LAS pickup, and SFO return.
Since i recently lost my wallet and I had to order a new license. But my replacement TX Driver license is looking more and more unlikely to be delivered in time before my flight date. I am kinda getting more and more anxious as I get near the flight. What are my options to rent a car without my physical DL card ? (I have my passport, Credit cards and temporary License/ confirmation paper) I have called Enterprise customer support and they have explicitly said that they would not give me a rental without physical license. And the different airport return makes it tough to get Turo. Would love ANY help !! Thank you.

Looking for honest thoughts, insight, ideas, and perhaps (respectful) reality checks lol as we look to our next travel destination! My husband and I (30 and 32, from Chicago in the US) are looking to plan a warm, coastal trip for 2027 in early September (but flexible on timing). For context, we got engaged in mainland Italy a few years back (Rome, Florence, and Venice), eloped and honeymooned in Greece last year (Santorini, Naxos, Paros, and Athens), and just got back from a road trip in Scotland. We’re chasing climate, history, unique experiences (small local boat excursions), and THE FOOD reminiscent of Greece but wanted to do something different. I am gluten free (Celiac disease) and I’m craving a trip where the food isn’t as stressful and I can eat lots of seafood mixed in with other local cuisine like we did in Greece if possible! We were all over the place looking at other parts of Greece (mostly because of the food lol) like the Peloponnese or Ionian Islands, Malta, Portugal (Algarve or Madeira), Sardinia, and Sicily. We are leaning toward Sicily because of Stromboli Island and the unique experiences of the volcanic Aeolian islands and boat tours.

For Sicily: We were feeling pretty good about a base in Cefalu, with maybe a day trip to Palermo, and then spending a few nights in the Aeolian islands (Lipari, Salina, or Stromboli) but there’s so many different combinations of bases that we’re conflicted. We’re also not sure if we should even stay on the Aeolian Islands or just do a day boat trip from the mainland if we go this direction. Honestly, seeing some of the negative experiences with Sicily on Reddit has us questioning ourselves, but we aren’t usually picky travelers outside of my dietary needs. We’ve had people say that Athens or Rome was dirty and shabby (some things I’ve seen said about Sicily) and we absolutely loved it. I will say we really did not like Naples when we stopped in on our last trip to Italy and would like to avoid similar vibes.

What we’re looking for in a trip (10-12 days):
- Good food, adaptable for gluten free, ideally with lots of seafood options
- A mix of beaches/coves/swimming spots and history/culture
- Sunny and warm enough climate for water activities
- Some local unique experiences like Stromboli/natural wonders, local wineries, or boat tours
- Ideally minimal driving/needing a car to get to place to place; we just did a Scotland road trip and we are totally fine with renting a car locally to reach less crowded spots but would rather not have to rely on one
- Overall good value and even better if it’s on the affordable side overall. We are not super budget travelers but also are not luxury travelers. We’re looking for somewhere that our money goes far in some areas so we can choose mid-tier accommodations and experiences.

Would be so grateful to get your thoughts on what destination you think would be a good fit, itineraries you’d recommend, what the highlights (and perhaps lows) of your experiences were, or if Sicily seems like a good match. Thank you in advance!

Hello, I am going on a year-long exchange trip as an American high schooler, and I am stuck between Italy and Spain. I love both cultures and history; I am genuinely stuck. I have not been to either before. Please help me solve this dilemma. Thanks!

Need recommendations on where to sleep a few nights in these cities:

-Edinburgh, 4 nights

-Oban, 2 nights

-Glencoe (probably going to choose Glencoe House lodges), 3 nights

-Isle of Skye, 4 nights

Any other cities you recommend spending a night or two in?

We are a more low-key, laid back couple. In our 30s. Most interested in views, museums, events, nightlife, food. Not interested in hiking. Will be renting a car.

This is for spending two weeks in Scotland from approximately October 20th to November 3rd, in 2027.

Thank you!

Day one:
-arrive later in the day
- maybe restaurant depending on how late we land

Day 2: activities!
- mini pig cafe or zoo cafe
-Margret island
- st.Stephan basilica
-fisherman bastion
-buda castle
-restaurant (mazel tov)

Day 3: more activities!
-Hungarian national museum
-chain bridge
-cat cafe
-parliament building
-church of our lady
-silver line dinner cruise

Day 4:
-vajdahunyad castle
-city park
-hero’s square
-brunch

Then either leave in the morning on day 5 to take a train to Prague.

Questions: is this a realistic itinerary?! And is Budapest gluten free friendly? Like Is there a lot of spots that are or small amount of places? And has anyone taken a train trip from Budapest to Czech and what was your experience? Any other recommendations for restaurants and unusual places? Was also thinking about visiting the country side but not to sure how to get around.

I'm really starting to think the entire rental car industry is shit.

Used to be loyal to Hertz, mostly because I got a discount through my employer, but then ran into issues with them messing up my reservations so I jumped to Avis.

For the last 2 or 3 years I had zero issues with Avis, till this current trip to San Diego....

I had to go to Avis three times in three days.

Reserved an EV, arrived, they had no EVs, offered me a gas car and would comp my gas, fine. Come to find out by comping my gas they meant that I could return the tank empty and they wouldn't charge me. Turns out that it had transmission issues.

Returned it to the airport, they tried to charge me for the comped fuel but argued out of that. They STILL had no EVs so they gave me a sportage hybrid, and again offered to comp my one tank of fuel. Fine.

Drive off the lot and make it to my hotel. Get in the vehicle in the morning only for the tire light to turn on. Found out there are 5! Screws in the left rear tire, so unless the road between the airport and hotel is secretly a construction site, I'm willing to bet those screws arent from me. Changed the tire and brought it back...AGAIN.

There were no employees checking in the vehicles, so I just left it. They charged me $111 for less than 1/4 tank of gas...that was supposed to be comped.

Offered to give me a Chevy Suburban... pretty sure that's the polar opposite of an EV...tell them I want an EV and at the very least I want a hybrid... magically they find an Ioniq 5. Great. Pull off the lot, not only is there a vibration in the steering wheel, the rear suspension rattles over every crack and bump in the road. I want to return it, but I'm pretty sure my wife will murder me if I go back to the airport AGAIN instead of enjoying vacation.

I feel like I'm not asking for anything over the top, an EV that isn't massively broken...but apparently that's not a thing Avis can pull off.

i wanna go to belarus some time next month and i know a lot of people there feel iffy about people from america/the uk but how is the racism? i’m half filipino half british living in the uk. idk what i’m perceived as (race wise) but do u think im likely to face discrimination? i’m also 16 and gay - straight passing enough but is there anything i should look out for?

also if there’s anything else i need to know lmk the rules are quite peculiar lol

Hello so we re doing hiking and other outdoor activities. Bionculars are looking like 400 euro. Wondering if people found them useful to look at animals or at mountains etc. Or is it a waste of money? Looking at GPO 10 x42.

Has anyone bought from, reviewed or has any close information on the beauty company Avlie Switzerland? They have multiple stands in Frankfurt airport with staff pulling you over for testers. We tried some yesterday - they started by showing multiple before and after photos from people supposedly from the same city as us (took them 20 seconds to retrieve these photos from our fellow city residents, and its a small place!) before giving us testers. Showed instant results, however, very high price and didn’t seem to last longer than 30minutes. With premium expensive prices, the staff worker became aggressive with selling once she got the hint we weren’t interested in the products - around €300 per product. However, she showed us the online price when we were there but after looking around online, there’s no trace of this brand anywhere. No reviews, nowhere to buy nothing! Hence why I am here - who are these guys? I did a bit of digging and found that the sales and marketing company is from Romania and essentially the staff operating the pop-up store were from this Romanian company and not necessarily direct employees of Avlie Switzerland. Anyone have any inside scoop? I assume it must be legit to have multiple pop-ups in Frankfurt airport but curious to hear some scoop!!

Pictures from my 1 week trip to Nicaragua.
Flew into Managua on spirit for $120 (rip) and flew out of Liberia, Costa Rica for $189 on JetBlue. The border crossing was surprisingly easy by public transport. Spent day 1 in Leon seeing the city and volcano boarding. Days 2-4 were in Granada(easily my fav city) which is pretty along with a day trip to Apoyo lagoon. Day 5-6 were for Ometepe island which may be the most place I’ve ever been and day 7 was San Juan del sur and bus to Costa Rica. Whole trip including flights was under $600. Super affordable great food great people and a great time. Don’t listen to the travel advisory felt super safe here and would highly recommend.

Pics 1-5 Leon
Pics 6-11 Granada & Apoyo Lagoon
Pics 12-17 Ometepe Island
Pics 18-20 San Juan Del Sur

I (29F) took a break from work to travel for a year. My family and I did not travel, they were just focused on accumulating wealth. To them it was important to have a big house and to drive nice cars, but it really hit me when they passed away. What was the point? I want to see the world and I don’t want to spend my life just working to then leave it all to my children. As selfish as that is.

But here is the problem, as the title reads, I’m stupid and travelling has been expensive because of the decisions I make. I recently visited Morocco and Egypt. I spent so much because I bought things that I thought are “special” and “one of a kind” but really as now I’m evaluating these experiences I realise how much I was ripped off. For example, with alabaster stone in Egypt. Travelling has not been this rewarding experience where I see beautiful places and I leave thinking how great it was. Instead, I leave and I just think how much I spent and how unnecessary that was.

Have you had similar experiences and what is your recommendation to travel smart?

My second time to Venice but this time around I was lucky enough to have a Veneziani take me around the city. The city is historic & beautiful - especially when the weather is great.

There’s a lot of problems in the city and a lot of it has to do with the way tourists behave and the lack of respect for the city and its rich culture. There’s decay and some areas have the stench of a stagnant lagoon. It’s filled with tons of scammers and mindless souvenir shops but it also has some of the most stunning architecture I’ve ever seen. Some of it is breathtaking.

There are some fantastic Osterias if you’re willing to put in the effort to navigate this maze of a city. Osteria Al Cicheto was my favourite serving great cicchetti and wine to pair with. Look for cicchetti spots over pizzerias. Use google maps to find them but also double check the place to see if it’s filled with tourists or locals - chances are if it’s flooded with tourists, it’s probably a trap. Venitian cuisine is world class - creamed cod with polenta was my favourite dish.

I do think it’s important to temper expectations before visiting. I had built up this great image of Venice in my mind and I was super disappointed the first time I stepped into the city. Went with a clear mind this time with the goal of actually giving it a good go and I ended up enjoying it.

Try to head out early morning or later in the evening when the streets are empty and you don’t have to shove your way through a sea of other tourists.

I’d recommend booking a hotel in Mestre and travel to Venice train or bus because hauling luggage through the streets could be back breaking.