Destinations

Had a frustrating experience with a taxi at the official queue at Roma Termini today. My hotel was only about 4–5 blocks away but I had heavy luggage so I took a taxi. When we arrived, I tried to pay with Apple Pay and the driver told me they only accept cash. I’m pretty sure...

Flew out of MIA and had a weird experience at the bag drop. My Samsonite hit exactly 50 lbs on the scale. I was actually proud of that. Gave my wife a high five. Then the agent pulled out a tape measure and checked the dimensions too. It was right at the max. She basically said...

My fiancé and I just booked a 7 night cruise for our honeymoon with stops in Cozumel, George Town, and Falmouth. We’re really excited, but I’ll admit I got nervous after reading about Jamaica’s laws regarding homosexuality. We’ve never cruised before, and while I’m used to being...

Just finished an 8-day trip to Morocco and the experience was really positive. Before the trip there were a lot of posts that made the destination sound intimidating, but visiting Marrakech and Essaouira ended up being enjoyable. Marrakech had a busy and energetic atmosphere...

Planning that leg and seeing about a €30 to €40 difference between AVE and the bus. For those who’ve done both, is the train really that much better? I know it’s faster, but is the overall experience worth the extra money if you’re trying to keep costs down? Also, is Renfe still...

My wife and I are traveling to Italy in May with both sets of parents (six people total). I know… slightly crazy, but it should be fun. The plan so far: Rome – 4 nights Sorrento area – 4 nights (May 13–17) Sicily – 1 week Rome and Sicily are pretty much sorted in terms of...

I'm planning to visit Rome in Summer and trying to figure out Best bang for your buck Some context: 7-day trip, at a wedding. Has anyone done this recently? What worked for you?

Spent about five years collecting and planning points to build an over the top honeymoon itinerary almost entirely with rewards. In total around 2.38 million points were redeemed, covering roughly $90,000 worth of travel, with about $10k paid out of pocket. The trip included...

I booked a roundtrip from Denver to Japan on Hawaiian Airlines and was offered an Extra Comfort upgrade for $300 each way. I’m 24 and generally handle long flights pretty well, but I’ve never flown Hawaiian or done this route before. For those who’ve flown Hawaiian’s 787-9, is...

I have a 20+ hour layover at Istanbul Airport with a Turkish Airlines business class ticket. I know I can’t use the sleep pods in the business lounge since those are only available for layovers under 9 hours, which is a bit disappointing. I signed up for the Istanbul stopover...

We have a trip to Egypt planned for May 12 and the remaining balance for our tour is due March 15. I’m really torn about whether to continue with the trip or cancel now. If we cancel before the 15th, we only lose our $800 deposit (which can be transferred to a future trip). But...

Trying to find cheaper ways to get around Bangkok because using Grab motorbikes and the BTS is getting expensive. Google Maps often suggests bus routes, but it’s confusing how they actually work. When going to a bus stop there doesn’t seem to be any digital screen, just a sign....

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...

I’m heading to Xi’an for a 5 month Erasmus starting August 15 and prices are looking rough. August doesn’t seem like a cheap time to fly to China at all. I was thinking maybe I could fly somewhere else first, stay up to a week, then grab a separate ticket to Xi’an if that saves...

I get both sides of this one. Three kids, homeschooling, no real breaks… yeah, a cruise with built in kids clubs and a couple hours of adult time sounds amazing. Even just one quiet dinner would feel like a vacation. But I also get the “floating city” anxiety if he’s never...

I’m thinking about trying to standby into Dubai from Canada in about 10 days, but I’m unsure how things look at the moment with the recent tensions involving Iran. My partner and extended family are in Dubai and they’re telling me things are starting to calm down, but I’m...

Just got off UA 2017 from Vegas to Houston. Departs 1:00am, lands 5:45am local. I usually avoid domestic redeyes, but this one was next-level painful. It’s only about 2 hours and 15 minutes of actual flight time. By the time you start to drift off, you’re already descending. So...

Applied for visas to Vietnam for a family trip from Feb 7 to March 8. The husband and toddler received visas with the correct dates, but the exit date on one visa was entered incorrectly, making it valid only from Feb 7 to Feb 8. The mistake wasn’t noticed until March 3 when a...

Had a slightly strange experience leaving Shanghai Pudong and wondering if anyone has seen something similar. When the officer checked my passport and boarding pass, they called over a supervisor and I was taken to a separate desk. A few agents looked at my passport and...

Woke up today with a really bad sore throat and a mild fever, and of course my flight home is tomorrow. It’s not serious enough for the ER, but definitely not great timing. Since I’m just visiting, I don’t have any French registration or a local phone number. I’m mainly trying...

If Paris is already her dream, I’d honestly lean toward doing a land trip based around Paris rather than a cruise. Cruises can be fun, but they’re usually better for people who want to see many places briefly rather than really experience one place. A few things to think about....

I went in a little nervous because of all the usual talk about rude locals, pickpockets everywhere, crazy expensive food. Honestly, my experience was the complete opposite. Everyone I interacted with was polite and helpful. One woman even offered to take my photo when I was...