This hasn’t happened to me in a while, but on my recent United flight from Newark to San Francisco, I found someone sitting in my assigned aisle seat. When I asked what seat they were supposed to be in, they reluctantly moved to their assigned middle seat. It was not a major...

For experienced travelers, which destinations feel the most different today compared to around 5–10 years ago? I am asking because I visited Thailand last year (Bangkok, Koh Samui, and Phuket) and although I enjoyed the trip, it did not match my expectations. It felt less...

We were on a family holiday in Seoul and had a return flight booked on April 16 from Seoul to Brussels with KLM. On the morning of departure, we received a notification that our flight had been cancelled and we were automatically rebooked on a new flight departing on April 21....

I travel frequently and usually stay in mid-range hotels costing around 150 to 200 dollars per night, rather than luxury properties. A recurring issue I have noticed is poor air quality in rooms, often with a musty or mold-like smell that can irritate my throat during the night....

I’ve done a handful of solo trips so far and I genuinely love traveling alone, but I struggle with the social side of it. I keep reading about solo travelers who naturally end up meeting people in hostel common rooms or joining groups and continuing to travel together, but that...

I recently had an issue while boarding a Southwest flight and wanted to share the experience. I was traveling on an early morning nonstop flight (7 AM) and, based on the app, the flight did not appear to be full with available overhead bin space. However, when boarding in a...

Recently stayed for 4 nights at a Category 6 property in New York City booked through Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and we had no consistent hot water throughout the entire stay. At most, it lasted a couple of minutes before turning cold, which made showering and caring for our...

Just curious about this. In the past, people used paper luggage tags at check-in, and many still use personalized plastic or leather tags on their bags. In modern air travel, do luggage tags actually help airlines identify and return lost luggage, or are they mostly just for...

Has anyone seen passengers who volunteered to gate-check their carry-on bags being allowed to board during the pre-boarding phase? On a recent Delta flight, around 40 passengers boarded during pre-boarding under the announcement “those who volunteered to check their carry-on,...

I was pretty anxious before my trip after reading a lot of negative experiences, especially since I booked basic fares while traveling with a toddler and didn’t realize families aren’t always seated together automatically. However, things worked out because my husband has a...

My fiancée and I are planning to have our wedding at a Hilton property, and the initial quote we received is around $60,000. I’ve been researching credit cards and the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card keeps coming up as a strong option, so I’m trying to understand if...

I recently returned from a 3-week trip to Japan, which was a lifelong dream of mine as an anime and manga fan. I visited all four main islands: Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Hokkaido, and ended up taking nearly 3,000 photos along the way. The trip started in Tokyo before...

We recently stayed at Hotel Xcaret Mexico and had very mixed feelings about the experience. There’s no denying the property is absolutely stunning. The design, natural surroundings, and overall atmosphere are world class. However, the operational experience fell far short of...

For those who have traveled to many countries, which places have you found to be the most hospitable, and which the least? Where did you feel the most welcomed and well-treated as a visitor, and where did your experience feel the least friendly or welcoming? I’m curious to hear...

Hey! I’ve just returned from a trip to Mallorca, based mainly in Palma, and wanted to share a quick breakdown for anyone planning a visit. The island is honestly one of the best in the Mediterranean, but most people only see a small part of it. First tip: download offline Google...

On a flight from United Airlines traveling from Houston (IAH) to Las Vegas (LAS), the aircraft was full. A very large passenger seated in the middle seat immediately raised both armrests and stated that it was the only way he could fit. This left the adjacent passenger in an...

I’m coming from the US and I’m trying to understand how common it is to use a credit card for everyday spending in Thailand. I already use an international credit card in Europe without extra fees, but I’ve heard that in Thailand there may be additional charges or surcharges...