Special Interest Travel

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...

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 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...

I’m scheduled to travel to Europe in a couple of weeks for my first international trip outside the US. However, I’m starting to get quite anxious because my return flights back home have already been cancelled four times. The reasons given have been related to operational...

I understand that military boarding on Southwest Airlines is a courtesy policy and not an obligation, but I experienced something confusing while traveling with my 5-year-old child. A gate agent told me that only the military member could board early and that my child was not...

As someone who works in a hostel, I’ve noticed a growing shift in how guests behave, and I think it’s affecting the social atmosphere that hostels are known for. Many guests now complain that the “vibe” is dead or that the hostel feels unsociable, but in many cases the issue...

Hi! I’m a 20-year-old female currently studying in Wales, originally from the US. After my exams, I’ll have about 3 weeks in June to travel around Europe before heading home. I’m interested in visiting some of the more well-known tourist destinations since this is my first time...

A parent based in Berlin is looking to plan a spontaneous May holiday with a 2-year-old child, ideally to a warm destination with a beach. The goal is to find an affordable all-inclusive package under €1,000 including flights and accommodation. While destinations like Turkey,...

I will be flying with my family from Copenhagen to Paris with Air France. We are traveling with a child who will turn 3 during our trip to Disneyland. I plan to bring a large stroller, but I am unsure how it is handled by the airline. I do not know if it can be carried for free,...

My only cruise experience so far has been with Disney Cruise Line, which I took with my wife and our 2-year-old child. It was an excellent experience and set a very high expectation for what cruising is like in general. For my next trip, my wife and I are planning an Alaska...

My partner and I are looking for an affordable short getaway and came across $99 vacation deals in Branson, Missouri that include a 3-night stay at a resort in the Ozarks. At first, it seemed suspicious, but after researching, it appears to be a real type of package that people...

Hi everyone, I’ve done quite a bit of research already, but I’m still looking for advice from people with real experience. I’m a German/EU citizen planning to base myself in Southeast Asia with a maximum monthly budget of around $1200–1300 (about €1100). This budget needs to...

For years, I avoided Michelin-starred restaurants while traveling because I assumed they were too expensive, overly formal, or not something I would enjoy. I focused instead on regular restaurants and street food, thinking I was being more practical with my money. Looking back,...

I’m planning a 4–5 week trip to Europe and want to know if AU$130–150 per day per person (about €90), excluding accommodation and flights, is enough for daily expenses. This budget would mainly cover food, public transport, and general activities. I’m not planning fine dining or...

Hi, I’m currently using the “All You Can Fly” subscription with Wizz Air and I usually travel with a larger bag (similar to what I also use on Ryanair). I’m considering whether it makes sense to also buy the Privilege Pass for €249. It includes priority boarding, free seat...

I checked into a “luxury” hotel yesterday and immediately ran into issues. I have a name similar to another guest, and the staff mistakenly checked me into their room even though I repeatedly raised concerns that the details they were verifying didn’t match mine. When they...

I used to always bring people with me on cruises and even pay for them just so I wouldn’t have to travel alone. I’m currently going through a separation, and in March I finally went on a cruise solo. It turned out to be an amazing experience. I recently booked another solo...

I split my time between Toronto and the Los Angeles area for work and already travel fairly often alone. Last year, I took my first non-work solo trip to Mexico City for five days with no fixed plans, and I ended up loving the experience. I went again a few months later and...

A family preparing for a first Disneyland trip in years expresses frustration with how complex planning has become, especially when trying to balance cost, time off, and maximizing the experience. The planning process feels overly complicated, involving strategies like rope drop...

I’ll be direct. If you don’t like being approached and harassed by strangers, Kabukicho is not a comfortable place to go. It was one of the worst solo travel experiences I’ve had. I entered the area near the Prince Hotel and walked toward Golden Gai. Along the way, I was...

We are a family of four (42M, 42F, 13M, 11M) who are not very well traveled and have only been on one short cruise before. We are planning our first Mediterranean cruise and are looking for recommendations. We are a fairly low-key family. We do not drink alcohol, we prefer quiet...

I am new to staying in hostels and will be spending one night in Amsterdam in mid-May. I expect to arrive quite late, around 10 or 11 pm, and leave early the next morning at about 5:30 am due to work commitments. I will be staying in an 8-person female dorm and I am unsure about...

I am trying to decide the safest way to handle valuables like my passport and extra cash while traveling. In the past, I had money taken from a hotel safe, so since then I have preferred to carry everything with me. However, I am now planning a trip where I will be spending time...

I’m planning my first trip to Paris from May 8 to May 12 (4 days total) and I’m trying to budget around €300 in total, which comes to about €75 per day. This budget is meant to cover daily expenses only, including food, coffee, drinks, and public transport (metro, RER, buses)....