Continents

I recently completed a 3-week trip through Austria, Italy, Croatia, and Greece with my family (two children aged 4 and 8). We traveled entirely by train, bus, and one ferry, with no flights at all. Trip overview: We used only ground transportation throughout the journey,...

Someone is looking for recommendations for a walking holiday in Europe suitable for two adults and a toddler. They are considering destinations such as the Dolomites in Italy and the Alps in France or Switzerland, but remain open to other locations. The main requirement is easy...

My partner currently has a suspended sentence, and from what I understand this may restrict international travel for at least five years. I’ve also read that such restrictions might only apply to certain countries, but I’m not entirely sure. I’m trying to find out whether anyone...

first time using PP since covid, i feel like i'm treated as heavier hitter than I actually am in the US..... have to say I dont mind

Just got back from my second safari and something about the experience felt different. My first safari years ago was a small, basic camp. Early wakeups, dusty drives, coffee in a metal mug before sunrise. Long stretches where nothing happened while the guide tracked footprints....

I keep being told by airport staff that I should have my US and Australian passports “linked” in the system when traveling between the two. The problem is no one seems able to tell me how to actually do it in advance. Check-in staff say to do it, the people at the automated...

Just a heads up for anyone cruising around the Caribbean. In several countries it’s actually illegal for civilians to wear camouflage. Places like Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago all...

Trying to book Business Saver to Europe later this year. On the Australian Qantas site it’s only showing Business Flex for the flight we want. But when I switch to the Qantas site for the departure country, Business Saver shows up and looks bookable. ExpertFlyer and Google...

Saw someone asking this about a weeklong London stay. They booked a single room and want a friend to stay over for just one night with a sleeping bag. No breakfast, no amenities, nothing fancy. Friend would leave early. Honestly, this really comes down to the hotel policy. A lot...

Flying to Australia March 1 and it’ll be my first 15 hour flight. Longest I’ve done before was about 4 hours to Mexico. Plan is to wake up at 8am my time and try to stay up until 10 or 11pm Australia time while on the plane. I’ve downloaded shows and music, bringing compression...

Planning a November trip with my girlfriend. We were set on Mexico but pivoting. If we do DR, Secrets Cap Cana is at the top of the list. Reviews look consistently strong and it seems to hit that balance of nice but not chaotic. Outside of DR I’m overwhelmed. Looking for: Adults...

You’re basically looking for three things that don’t always line up: True privacy Short-ish travel from the US Adults only + food flexibility That narrows it fast. First, on Thatch Caye: the family style single dish per meal would make me nervous too if you both have real...

Not looking for a specific resort recommendation, more curious about brand preferences overall. My fiancé and I are planning our honeymoon and I’ve noticed certain names keep coming up here. I know each location can vary, but I’m wondering if people generally gravitate toward...

For a first Europe trip this is ambitious, but not totally unhinged. The Belgium + Tomorrowland block makes sense since the festival eats a big chunk anyway. Ghent and Antwerp are great calls for day trips, honestly nicer than Brussels itself. One day in Brussels is plenty....

Had a French Schengen visa, single entry, 15 days max. I spent 1 day in France and 13 days in Germany. When I exited from Germany, the officer questioned me about it and typed notes into his system. He told me I should apply through Germany next time. Now I’m a bit worried. Does...

I’m taking my first solo trip in mid-May after a recent personal disappointment. It’s a bit last-minute, but I already have the time off and want to use it well. I’m planning about 10 days and am torn between Spain and Portugal. My biggest priority is safety, though from what...

Planning a 3 week backpacking trip through Western Europe and losing my mind trying to compare transport options between cities. Sometimes the train makes sense. Sometimes the bus is way cheaper but takes forever. Sometimes a budget flight looks cheap until you factor in airport...

Came across this BBC Travel piece on Aufguss, which appears to be a sauna ritual common in Germany, Austria, and parts of Scandinavia — scheduled sessions, a trained performer actively managing heat and airflow with towels, specific aromatics, and (in many places) mandatory...

Flying BOS to Gdansk this spring and trying to pick the better connection. Option one is Munich with a 95 minute layover. Option two is Frankfurt with a 5.5 hour layover. Normally I’d take Munich without thinking, but I’m a little worried about EES delays and whether 95 minutes...

China Southern Airlines is offering up to a 10% discount on group flights to China, aiming to attract more travelers and boost bookings. I saw this and it sounds like a good deal for anyone planning trips with friends or family. Do you think discounts like this actually...

Flying Air France from SFO to Madrid with a connection in CDG and trying to understand what to expect. For anyone who’s done this, did you have to go through security again at CDG for the connection, especially if you had to change terminals? Bags are checked through to MAD, but...