RegionalTravel

16d ago

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Almería to Granada trains in July and Cartagena hotels sold out?

I’m planning an Interrail trip through Spain this summer. Current route is: Girona Barcelona Murcia Cartagena Almería Granada Córdoba Madrid Zaragoza Mostly doing trains, except Cartagena to Almería which looks easier by bus. Two things I can’t figure out: First, I’m trying to...

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7d ago

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Got sick in Paris right before my flight home

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...

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7d ago

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Paris vs a European cruise for a once-in-a-lifetime anniversary trip

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....

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20d ago

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Dubai to Budapest diverted to Athens… what are my options?

My Wizz flight from DXB to Budapest got diverted to Athens. Called them and they said they won’t provide transportation and I should just file a claim after landing. That doesn’t really help if I end up stranded in Greece with no clear way to Budapest. I’m honestly considering...

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6d ago

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Why is taking the train always so much more expensive?

I was looking at options for a trip and wanted to take Eurostar instead of flying to be a bit more environmentally friendly. But when you actually compare the prices it’s kind of shocking. The train ends up being way more expensive than flying for the same trip. At some point it...

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8d ago

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Friend backed out of a 100 day trip just two weeks before departure

Been planning a 100 day trip around Europe with a friend for about two years. Flights, train pass, World Cup tickets, and most of the planning were already done. Less than two weeks before departure, the friend suddenly said he doesn’t want to go anymore. Reasons included...

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15d ago

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Should more Amtrak trains stop at Princeton Junction?

I posted yesterday about adding more Amtrak stops at Newark Airport, and it got me thinking about Princeton Junction too. NJ has seen big growth in Amtrak ridership lately, and Princeton Junction and New Brunswick both seem busier than they used to be. I know Princeton Junction...

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15d ago

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Booking trains for this itinerary… pass or point to point?

First Europe trip and we’re doing it all by train. Family of 4 traveling late May/early June. I’ve gone down the Man in Seat 61 and Rome2Rio rabbit hole and now I’m a bit overwhelmed. Main travel legs: Munich to Chur Chur to Tirano (Bernina) to Como Como to Menton Menton to...

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28d ago

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Left my suitcase on N781 Brussels–Barcelona… now it’s probably in Spain 😭

First: breathe. This is fixable more often than you think. FlixBus lost luggage feels hopeless because the form looks like it goes into a black hole, but a lot of bags do get recovered. The key is speed and being specific. A few realistic steps: Don’t rely on just one form....

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4d ago

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Is Wizz Air “All You Can Fly” worth it for frequent trips between Barcelona and Bulgaria?

I’m currently studying in Barcelona, but I’m originally from Bulgaria, so I travel back pretty often whenever I get the chance. Realistically that’s around 8 trips per year. Because of that I’ve been considering the Wizz Air All You Can Fly (AYCF) subscription, but I’m unsure if...

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4d ago

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FlixBus driver yelled at us for switching seats on a half-empty bus

Three of us took FlixBus from Maastricht to Paris and back, and both trips had… interesting driver energy. On the way to Paris, the driver seemed irritated from the start. The whole 8-hour ride had basically one 10-minute stop at a small gas station. Later he took a 20-minute...

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7d ago

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Overnight layover in Copenhagen with SAS… what to do?

Looking at booking SAS from the US to Italy, but the return flight has an overnight layover in Copenhagen. The next flight leaves early afternoon the following day. Trying to figure out the best way to handle the overnight: Are there good sleep options at or near Copenhagen...

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7d ago

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Too many cities for 9 days in Spain?

Planning a birthday trip to Spain this October and trying to figure out if my itinerary is realistic. I’ll arrive Oct 6 and fly back Oct 15, so about 9 days on the ground. Right now the rough plan looks like this: Oct 6 – Madrid Arrive from the U.S., keep it easy, dinner near...

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26d ago

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Train vs flying London to Paris… is Eurostar actually worth it?

Planning a spring Europe trip and debating whether to fly or just take the Eurostar from London to Paris. I like that the train drops you right in the city center instead of dealing with airports outside town, but tickets seem pricier than some budget airlines. For anyone who’s...

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