TravelExperience

I recently witnessed a passenger being removed from an American Airlines flight during boarding, which was a first for me. The situation escalated quickly. Earlier at the airport, the passenger seemed friendly and even bought me a drink, though he was a bit loud. By the time we...

hey all, when I hit the age of twenty-seven it was like something in me snapped. I was working a dead-end job, single, and living with my parents. Don't ask me why, but I woke up that birthday and booked random trips, one of which happened to be to Estonia. I landed in Tallinn,...

On a recent flight from Indianapolis to Phoenix with Southwest Airlines, the plane was at least half empty with many open seats. I was seated in a row of three with my wife on one side and another passenger on the other. We were near the front of the main cabin. The passenger...

Hi everyone, When I turned 27, something shifted for me. I was stuck in a job going nowhere, single, and still living with my parents. On my birthday, I decided to just book a few random trips without overthinking it, and one of them ended up being to Estonia. I arrived in...

I know the usual advice is that you can do whatever you want on solo trips, but I am more interested in what people actually tend to do in practice. I am going on my first solo trip next week to Chicago and Denver. Chicago is mostly planned out, but Denver is still very open...

For the 2025 to 2026 year, I qualified for Concierge Key with about 580k Loyalty Points. I was excited since there is no clearly defined criteria for it. That said, my experience did not match what others often describe. I fly weekly for work, but I only had noticeable...

I had just arrived in Bruges for a day trip on a beautiful day with perfect weather. As I turned into the Markt in the city center, everything felt like it was unfolding like a movie scene: church bells began ringing, a horse-drawn carriage passed by, and a group of people...

I saw this question on Twitter but it was mostly Americans mentioning US cities, so I thought it would be interesting to ask here among travelers and digital nomads. Which city have you visited that felt like it had a kind of “dark energy” or unsettling vibe overall? For me, I’d...

I just came back from a three week trip to Italy, and the experience left me with mixed emotions. I have a long personal connection to the country through my Sicilian heritage and have visited many times in the past, though my last trip was back in 2006. Coming from Australia,...

A 15-day trip to Italy leads to frustration with the behavior and impact of large tour groups at major tourist destinations such as Ostia Antica, the Roman Forum, Pompeii, Paestum, and various museums. The post describes repeated issues including groups blocking pathways,...

I arrived in Lisbon at 8:45 am on April 20 after a direct flight from Newark. After landing, I joined the queue at 8:55 am and completed the airport scanning process by 9:30 am. I then passed through passport control smoothly without any issues. The overall arrival process felt...

On a flight with Delta Air Lines, I had pre-ordered waffles for breakfast while seated in first class. During meal service, a flight attendant apologized and said the waffles were unavailable, so I chose a different option without making an issue of it. Later in the flight,...

I have been traveling solo around Japan for over a month, mainly visiting less touristy areas between places like Hakodate and Kobe. While popular destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are often described as overcrowded, my experience has been the opposite in smaller...

My husband and I booked first-class tickets on London North Eastern Railway for a trip home from London after a difficult day. Our original train was cancelled, and we were moved to a later one. Because of this, we no longer had reserved seats, though we were still in the...

I saw this question on Twitter, but most of the responses were focused on U.S. cities, so I wanted to ask a more global group of travelers here. Which cities have you visited that gave off a dark or uncomfortable vibe? For me, I’d say Bangkok. Not the entire city, it can be...

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...

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...

My flight with AirBaltic was canceled due to fog at Palanga Airport, and the situation turned out far better than expected. After the cancellation announcement, I quickly received a hotel voucher via email and arranged transport into town. Instead of using the assigned...

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...

I recently returned from a trip to Japan and didn’t expect this, but Kyoto ended up being my favorite part of the entire journey. While Tokyo was impressive with its modern energy, shopping, and food scene, Kyoto felt completely different and more immersive. The experience there...

Based on a recent experience departing from Lisbon Airport to the US, it’s highly recommended to arrive at least 3.5 hours before your flight. The airport was already quite disorganized, and current entry/exit system changes have made things even more chaotic. Even with boarding...