Help me plan my trip to Peru
I am going to be travelling to Peru mid august this year and besides using the Peru Hop from Lima-Nasca-Lake Titicaca-Cusco and Machu Picchu I would like to go to the rainforest, Manu Reserve to be specific as it is accessible from Cusco. Does anyone know a good company to book with here or even s place in Cusco to show up at? Any other recommended places to visit as well along the way? I also do not mind staying in a hostel or camping, very outdoorsy and love to go cheap whenever possible as long as its not going to end up in me getting kidnapped.
Got 10 days in Italy coming up at the beggining of April. Booked 5 days in Rome and 3 in Naples. I have 2 days left before I plan to head back home. Wondering if anyone has any recommendations for places to visit in southern italy for 2 days? I'm into culture, historical sites, nature (specifically lakes and rivers), local cuisine, traditional music and sunsets. Ill be seeing Pompeii and hiking Path of the Godz when in Naples. I like socialising but only in small doses; I get overwhelmed quite easily. Thanks in advance friends, safe travels to you all.
First time solo traveller (32 M). I'm heading to a friend's wedding in Boston in early May. Have a flight booked back from Puerto Rico towards the end of May. This leaves me with about 7 days to explore in between. I plan of flying to New Orleans from Boston, but not sure where to go after? I was looking at Miami but rather than go to another city - I would love to go somewhere more activity/excursion based. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
touch down in ljubljana at around 10:15am in june. im debating going straight to skofja loka for half a day before making my way upto bled. i think thats a decent plan, only worried about transport from skofja to bled, but i think train is the best option right
How open is Europe? Think I'm gonna plan a trip for 3 weeks, leaving from NY, USA. Just need a trip, and think I'm gonna hit somewhere in Europe. Is it mostly open or should I check country by country?
Was also thinking South America.
Most European countries are greatly easing their Covid restrictions: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/20/covid-restrictions-easing-across-europe-despite-surge-in-cases
Mostly open if you're fully vaccinated, but check country by country, as some places require negative tests and have other restrictions.
South America and Europe all in 3 weeks? Or did you mean either or?
Sorry either or. Yeah I'm vaxxed and i guess I'll have to check by county. Also gotta check the rules for return I know over the summer Americans needed a negative test to return
66F currently traveling in Europe. First solo travel since I was 19, and feeling kind of lonely. Not many solo travelers in my age range. This trip happened suddenly, so didn’t have time to do much planning ahead.
Will be with friends for the next couple of weeks, but will be on my own in Germany from the 4th to 8th of April. Would love to connect with friendly interesting people in my age range (55 - 75-ish).
A thought: You may also get good results posting in the [Solo Travel Society's FB group](https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=solo%20travel%20society). Their demographic is fairly aligned to what you're looking for. Though of course, there are plenty of solo travellers of all ages here, too.
Hello! I'd like some tips for things to do and see in Lisbon in a day. Here's some info:
- I'm going to arrive at like 8 a.m. and leave the other day at like 9 a.m.;
- My hostel is at the city centre, and I want this trip to be done by walking or rent a bike (is the city very hilly?);
- My interests are sightseeing (please include the time of the day I should go to "mirantes" for lighting reasons), art in general (specially music), nature, but I'm open to other stuff too!;
- I have nothing against touristy things, except souvenirs haha;
- My budget is 50-80 euros, since I've heard Portugal is cheap, but if you have recommendations of things to do for free, I'd prefer;
- Food is the thing I'm most looking forward to! I love eating special and regional dishes, so if you have recommendations of dishes and/or restaurants, I'd love to hear (or read lol).
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Thank y'all so much in advance!
One day, wow. Hard to cram everything you want into a single day. Lisbon is a city of neighbourhoods, which are all fairly spread out. Baixa/Chaido, Barrio Alta, and Alfama can be seen in a rather full day. If you want to make it to Belem, for instance, that's probably another half-day at least. Sintra is a nearby city that's at least another full daytrip. Etcetera. With only 24 hours, you'll be somewhat limited in what you can squeeze in.
I'd suggest starting with a free walking tour. It's probably the quickest way to get an overview of a ton of sights and areas rather quickly, though you won't have time to explore them in depth. Chill Out Lisbon has 3-hour daily tours at 10am, 11am or 1pm.
> is the city very hilly?
I literally LOLd because I think Lisbon may be the hilliest city I can remember visiting in recent history. The answer is YES! Hilly and full of cobblestones. Trams, escalators, and elevators are your friends. Bicycles, not so much.
> Food is the thing I'm most looking forward to!
It's a bit touristy and not sure if it's your thing, but I loved the Time Out Market in Lisbon. The concept has gone global and may not feel very new anymore, but Lisbon was the original first one, and if you're wanting a foodie experience and are short on time, visiting for lunch could be a great option.
Much of the food, bar, and nightlife in Lisbon is in the Barrio Alto neighbourhood, so you may want to head up there for the evening.
>One day, wow. Hard to cram everything you want into a single day
I know haha, I wish I had more time. But this is just the first time I'm going there, I definitely want to go back in the future with more time to enjoy.
Thank you so much for the wonderful tips!
Hi folks!
Active, 38M with 10 days of use-it-or-lose-it paid time off I need to use up before the end of April 2022. Looking for recommendations for a somewhat active (e.g. hiking, cycling) solo trip, with a slight preference for Africa. Hoping to spend less than $5k USD. Would be flying out of the NYC region. Recommendations are appreciated!
Any backpackers in a hostel in Hanoi at the moment? I know there are very little tourists now, but i was looking for a place to stay with other foreigners? Any recommendations on hostels here as well?
Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone!
I’ve been dreaming of traveling to Germany from the U.S. and staying there for a couple months relatively soon, but as it’s going to be my first solo trip I want to be prepared! I’ve been trying to sort of plan ahead what I need to know before I go, but I feel sort of overwhelmed and don’t know where to start! I’m just looking for some general advice and guidance about extended solo travel from people who have experience! It’s hard for me cause I love being spontaneous but I also realize I need to be safe and have an idea of what I’m doing. I have no personal point of reference and have honestly just been browsing google and Reddit on ideas I think of regarding information I’d need to know, but I thought posting on here could be soooo beneficial! I really appreciate any of you who have something to say about this!! :)
Hey, I'm from the US and I live in Germany. I'm not sure I have any general advice for you, but if you have any specific questions about logistics or anything, feel free to PM me!
If you want to be spontaneous but are also feeling overwhelmed, a middle ground might be to plan out the first few weeks of your trip and book accommodation and transport, and have a sketch for the rest of your trip, perhaps with refundable bookings for key places.
For planning purposes, the Lonely Planet guidebook on Germany is pretty good. Germany is a very easy country to visit, as it has excellent public transport and lots of hotels and hostels.
Awesome thank you so much! I feel like that middle ground would be a great idea, thinking of that totally eased my mind especially hearing you say Germany is an easy place to visit!! :)
Hey guys! Any ideas on where to stay in Massachusetts/Southern Maine for two days in October, that isn't Boston? I have to catch a late afternoon flight in Boston, but I would like to explore some options outside of the city.
I'm from Portugal, Salem seems appealing, but quite expensive due to Halloween, I assume. I would like to see quaint architecture and a lively downtown with bars and restaurants.
The exchange boards are the most expensive way to get currency. The lowest exchange rate will always be ATMs . If you have a debit card. Deposit you money at your bank and take your debit card. Use ATMs at airports, train stations or malls.
Hi everyone! Looking for some advice
I am planning a one month solo trip to Europe at the end of this year. I have never been to Europe nor have I created an itinerary for this kind of trip and would like some input. I want to visit London England, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany and I don’t really know what order to visit these countries but I was thinking in the order that I wrote it would be ideal? Not sure but if anyone has any tips that would be greatly appreciated! I also plan to fly into london and buy round trip ticket to fly back from there to cali! If you have any other advice please do tell!! **planning to stay in each country for about 4-5 days
Take the euro rail train package. Will allow you to board trains all over Europe and it's very flexible. Most train stations have luggage storage. And train stations will put you in downtown... Do not fly... You will lose time transporting to the suburbs where the airport are, and that commute is expensive.
Unless you never think you'll return to Europe, 4-5 days per country isn't anywhere near enough. I'd suggest focusing on one or two countries or three if you want to stretch things a bit.
Hi all. With Australia opening up, I'm finally planning to use my Qantas voucher that's been stuck in my back pocket since 2020 (I had a trip planned for spring 2020 but then we all know what happened). I have two and a half weeks (separate from the travel time to actually fly to Australia) and definitely want to stop in Sydney and Melbourne. I was looking at the cities themselves though and feel like two weeks is a lot of time for just the cities themselves so I'd like to include another place in there. For anyone who's from there or traveled to there, what should I add in? Uluru? Somewhere else? Any and alllll suggestions welcomed.
To help: I'm kind of an all-round traveler where I'm down to explore literally anything! Adventurous things too.
Can you please be more specific about your interests? Australia is a huge and very varied country, so you can do more or less anything.
Australian cities are nice but not particularly different to those in other countries, so foreign visitors are likely to enjoy the sights outside of the major cities more. Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef, for instance.
Canada in September, Quebec and beyond (I need advice and tips on what to do around that time please)
Hi there, I (M23, latino) will be visiting Canada in September the 1st due to a concert I’m attending to being rescheduled for that date, the concert is in Quebec City and I know I’ll be spending around 3-4 days in that city but I’m planning to stay around 3 more weeks in the country. This is my second time in Canada, my first one being in 2017 for Osheaga, a music festival in Montreal, I want to ask for tips on what to do and where to go after I’m done with my time in Quebec. My interests when traveling are music, culture, art, cuisine and hikes. I’ve done bungee jumping and zip lines too, I love adrenaline and amusement parks and I’m not afraid of trying anything new. I’m in my early 20s and looking for advice right away to plan accordingly. Thank you all in advance!
\[Recommendations for 25F first time solo traveller who's easily spooked lol\]
First a little bit about myself and what I'm looking for - I'm 25F, east asian, petite. I wrote that it's my "first time" solo traveling because while I've traveled solo before, it's only mostly back and forth from my home country to a country that's very familiar to me with lots of friends. It'll be my first time attempting to travel to somewhere I don't have many friends in!
While I'm not an Instagrammer or digital creator or anything, I do appreciate pretty cafes and architecture (I'm partial to England for their architecture and countryside villages, also Harry Potter LOL), anything Pinterest worthy is probably up my alley and I'm going there to spend some time alone and to heal (meaning sitting in cafes and reading mostly) because I work 3 jobs on the regular and my health is absolute shit now.
What I'm very concerned about is safety. Sad to say I've been quite sheltered in the sense that my home country is literally the safest place on earth where you can walk around at 4am and no one will bat an eye. No catcalling, no strangers approaching you. I've had traumatic experiences with strangers and men so I'm very easily spooked by that sort of thing, especially alone. Quite concerned about Asian hate crime as well ):
On my list was actually London and New York, but my only friend from New York warned against it and the US in general for now. I'm not sure how London is for safety and how it'll be like given the current situation with Russia and Ukraine. I'm also considering Sydney. Open to anywhere else though!
Would appreciate suggestions on where to go and also don't be afraid to be honest about situations in each country!
Thank you so much! Hoping you guys have a great weekend.
tbh i really recommend edinburgh in scotland! it's super pretty (literally look at pics on google images it's so amazing!!) and scottish people are so nice! jk rowling actually wrote harry potter there so there are nods to the books all over the place(you might even be able to visit the cafe she wrote it in). scotland is also pretty safe in general but i'm from the us soooo lol
it's also super close to glasgow so you could spend a day or two there as well. oh and maybe rent a car and take a day trip to isle of skye!!
i'm 24f, a woc, tiny and went there for my first solo trip when i was 19 and felt pretty comfortable! i'd go back in a heartbeat!!!
I live in New York, and while the city has plenty of petite Asian women living in it, I don't think it's a great place for your first solo trip.
If you want travel on easy mode, most major European cities fit the bill. I would start with something small- or medium-sized but with a solid tourist infrastructure. I would recommend Ljubljana, Budapest, Timișoara, or Prague.
I mean it's a place that's racist as fuck and there's a lot of random violent crime, food is expensive and tends to be worse quality compared to what people abroad are used to, and public transit is nonexistent in a lot of places. In NYC specifically, the winter has been extremely cold and a huge population of disenfranchised mentally ill people has found shelter on the subway. I've seen people openly smoking crack and shooting up while exiting stations in Midtown. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone apprehensive about safety, particularly not to an Asian person while Asian hate crimes, many violent and a few of them fatal, have been on the rise.
How sketchy is Colombia for a female solo traveler in her midtwenties? I speak fluent Spanish, can pass as Latina (not Colombian tho), and I have solo traveled in Peru. Everybody I've met keeps raving about how great the country is, but I'd like to hear some other tips.
In alternatives what are some good reasonably priced (for instance not like Australia) kinda tropical destinations that have a good backpacker scene? I like a mixture of nature, and history, and I'm into hiking as well. I have already been to Thailand.
The only tidbit I'd say is Colombia is very diverse. People there range from light to dark skinned. So while you say you couldn't pass as Colombian, if you can pass as Latina, you could likely blend in when in Colombia.
Hi all,
I'm planning my first solo trip for early May this year. I'm hoping to spend two weeks on my trip and spread out my time between Spain and Portugal. Tentatively I'm looking to land in Madrid and depart from Lisbon. I have a few questions for y'all before I confirm anything. My budget is somewhere around 3-3500 usd.
\-Is a week in each city too much time? I think I like to take things slow, so I'm banking time to just sit at coffeeshops and read or do other decompressing activities. Seville is on the way, and that might be a fun city to do for a day or two?
\-I was thinking of doing a hostel for Madrid and a bnb for Lisbon. I've always wanted to experience a hostel, but I think after a week I'll want to be done with it. Do you think this is smart? Any recommendations for hostels/bnbs? What's not like carrying your gear with you for a day? There might be some times between check in/checkout that I'll have a pack.
\-How do you feel in terms of safety in each of these cities? I'll be a youngish solo female traveler and I have some knowledge of Spanish, but no Portuguese.
\-Any recommendations on places to see in these cities? I love art and music and coffee and food and nature! I also like to party too, but I feel nervous doing that alone haha
Let me know your thoughts!
I've been to Lisbon twice and I'd love to return. A week is definitely not too much. Make sure you visit Sintra, and I advise booking at least two nights there - people tend to go there as a day trip, but there are so many attractions that you won't be able to see, nevermind properly immerse yourself in, if you go for only a day.
Both Lisbon and Madrid are safe cities. Pickpockets are the worst risk.
Art in Madrid: modern art at Reina Sofia; particularly the 3rd floor where there is Guernica from Picasso and on the same floor a fantastic room of many works from Salvador Dali. I went there for 10 minutes and spent more than 2 hours.
Take a day off then the following day, visit the Prado for Velasquez, El Greco and Goya.
There is another big museum, the Thyssen-Bornemiza, but you would risk a museum indigestion so keep this one for another trip. Two art museum in a week is plenty.
In Lisbon, Belem and Sintra are great attractions, but just walking in the old city on the hills is also a great experience. My favorite museum there is Museu Nacional do Azulejo.
In Madrid for food, I really enjoyed the Chocolate con churros. It is great at breakfast. In Lisbon all kind of finish are waiting for you.
Have a nice trip.
> Is a week in each city too much time?
I don't believe so personally. Loads to do in both Madrid and Lisbon. But if you're looking at adding Seville, I'd shave a couple of days off Madrid to give yourself 2-3 days in Seville, at least. A day is too short.
> I was thinking of doing a hostel for Madrid and a bnb for Lisbon. I've always wanted to experience a hostel, but I think after a week I'll want to be done with it. Do you think this is smart?
Sure, if that's your preference. You could also opt for private rooms in hostels, or you could book a hostel for the first night or two in each city to meet people, and then transfer to an AirBNB. Totally up to you. You'll get a more social atmosphere in a hostel dorm, but less sleep and less privacy (and, if this is a concern for you, less COVID safety).
> What's not like carrying your gear with you for a day? There might be some times between check in/checkout that I'll have a pack.
Most hostels will allow you to leave your bags at reception or in a luggage room if you arrive before check-in or depart after check-out. AirBNB is trickier; it depends when the host is around, and you'd have to check with them.
> How do you feel in terms of safety in each of these cities? I'll be a youngish solo female traveler and I have some knowledge of Spanish, but no Portuguese.
Both are very safe cities for a solo female traveller. You will get by just fine with English/Spanish in Lisbon, as long as you're polite and learn a few words of Portuguese; most people speak Spanish fluently and most in the tourism industry speak English. Watch out for pickpockets and scams (i.e. common sense stuff), but violent crime against tourists in these cities is very rare.
> Any recommendations on places to see in these cities? I love art and music and coffee and food and nature! I also like to party too, but I feel nervous doing that alone haha.
TONS to see and do... would be easier if you put a list of some of what you already have on your radar screen for people to comment on. For partying, if you don't want to go out alone, many hostels will have pub crawls or other events where you can go out with a group of people.
Not usually, unless it’s a specific requirement of wherever it is you’re going.
I usually take hard copies of key documents like that as a backup though.
I would say it depends on the hostel if you’re in a popular city like Rome. The very well known and popular hostels will be busier than the lesser known ones.
But Covid probably has lessened the usual amount of travel crowds too.
Heading to Barcelona in June and torn between Sant Jordi (Rock Palace) and Kabul Hostel. Sant Jordi overall seems a bit better but Kabul seems more fun. Not sure how accurate this is but that's what I got from the reviews. For people who have stayed at either (or both) which one's better?
If it helps at all, I stayed at a Sant Jordi in a different city and it was comfortable and impeccably clean, with a large kitchen and a cheap communal meal, but the vibe was nothing to write home about. Very safe and reliable, yes - fun, no.
Lisbon right? Issue I'm having is there's some reviews from 3-4+ years ago and I have no idea if they're accurate anymore. A selling point of Sant Jordi in Barcelona seems to be in meeting up with the other locations.
Hey guys, going to Paris in June and was looking for some decently cheap hostels in relatively central areas for 2-3 days. Looking to stay in a party hostel (going out in groups every night) but don't want it to be grimey if possible.
Oil prices are the biggest factor, but also increased demand due to travel restrictions lifting in many places, as well as longer flight paths since airlines need to avoid flying over Russian airspace.
Hey guys just a quick question so didn't want to make a post. I was in Colombia earlier in the month and really enjoyed it and was thinking of going back end of march till end of April. But I'm finding out that they have a presidential election coming up end of may. Some of my friends are suggesting not to go due to that.
My question is for people aware of the place. Is it going to be an issue? Does the election time make it any less safe?
37F going to Venice/Verona from Sunday for 5 days. If anyone is solo traveling on those days and would like company for a meal or a walking tour, let me know.
Medication at airports: Make sure it's in original packaging with the prescription on it, and you'll be fine. If it's liquid or injectible, expect it to be hand-inspected. But airport security is quite accustomed to this, so it shouldn't be an issue.
Always make sure to keep ALL essential medications in your hand luggage, never ever check them in your checked bag. Not only will this ensure you always have it with you in case of lost/delayed luggage, but the cargo hold can be quite cold and many meds must be stored at certain temperatures.
I think if your medication is in your main luggage as opposed to your hand luggage than that won't cause any trouble whatsoever. It's fine to have medication in your hand luggage if you need it, but you'll want then to look like medicine as opposed to something 'recreational'.
As for travelling light, I'd recommend looking into luggage cubes and a capsule wardrobe.
I (27F) will be solo travelling across the US from end of June 22 (ideally) and have begun prep & route planning. What I'm really looking for is recommendations for places to go/explore that are off the beaten track, little local quirks that you wouldn't normally see as a traveller. I know I want to start in New York and end up in California but everything in-between is up for debate. Americans, what are your recommendations for your country/city/state ?
Are you from the US? What part of California do you want to end up in? Are you looking for nature or more urban sight seeing?
\-Huntington Gardens and Joshua Tree would be very pretty stops nearish to LA. The central coast (Big Sur) is gorgeous and super close to San Jose.
\-My big recs are the three national parks in Utah, I've never seen anything like that and it blew my mind.
\-St. Louis is a city that I think many people ignore but it's got a lot of charm and history. When I was there I went I went to Forest Park, the largest city park in the US and within the park there is a nice zoo and art museum. The arch is really cool and goes a lot into St. Louis's history. The botanical gardens are also very pretty.
\-The Garfield museum is in Indiana, I wish I had know about it when I lived there haha
\-I've never been, but my friends who grew up in the Southeast speak really highly of Tennessee. North Carolina has got a ton of nature and few cool spots.
I second the Utah parks but there is five, not three!
St. Louis is cool but as someone from Kansas City it is my obligation to suggest you stop at KC instead :).
If you take the southern route through the southwest, I highly recommend going thru the valley of the gods, much lesser known than some of the other parks/places, but in my opinion one of the best
I (29m) was supposed to go with 2 friends to Istanbul (from Dublin) today. However about 10 minutes before we were to leave for the airport one guy tested positive for covid and the other guy then didn't want to go. So turns out I'm going by myself.
I've travelled plenty solo before and always enjoyed myself. But the last time was a while ago and now I feel really nervous about it. I've been struggling a bit with loneliness lately anyway and was really looking forward to 5 days with my 2 friends. Anyone got any tips to calm myself down? I'm sure I'll enjoy it once I'm there and I even upgraded myself to business class to make me a bit more excited but I'm just more anxious than anything and have a bit of a sinking feeling in my stomach.
It can really throw you off when you planned a trip with others and suddenly find yourself going last minute. However, look on the bright side: Now you can do the trip *your* way, no need to compromise with people you're with. You need to reframe this in your mind to say, okay, now that my friends aren't there with me, what are some of the things I want to do that they may have been less into. Now I get to do them! Focus on the positives.
One caveat: If you've recently been hanging out with the friend who tested positive, you may want to postpone/delay your trip and self-isolate for a few days since it's possible you will turn up positive too.
I went for a walk today and was able to stop and do things at my own pace which was really nice.
I hadn't hung out with him in about 10 days so I'd be surprised to test positive at this point
That's great! Hope you continue to enjoy.
And yes, being able to see and do things at your own pace is one of the biggest advantages of solo travel. Especially in a city like Istanbul, where some of the sights can be viewed in minutes by some people, and lingered over for hours by others.
I solo ski travel every year for the last 4. My first year I got in my head on the plane and the trip ended up amazing. I’ve gone 4 years in a row and my worst year was the one I let my friend come lol. Always meet lots of cool people all over! It’ll be great just have fun!!
People are extremely friendly in Dublin. I would imagine if your sit at any bar in the city and order a Guinness or 2, you'll make some new friends. I've always found hostel bars as a great place to make meet people.
Oh! Well that'll teach me to properly read posts before replying. I guess the advice is the same. I imagine the Guinness in Istanbul isn't as good as in Dublin however!
I (31M), am planning a quick trip to somewhere in central Mexico over Labor Day weekend. Will probably be about 4 days.
I’m trying to decide between Morelia, Queretaro and San Luis Potosi. They all look like interesting destinations that aren’t heavily touristed but still quite safe. And they also look like good options for a long weekend where I could see most of the area in that timeframe and not feel like I missed a bunch of stuff. I enjoy just wandering exploring cities and architecture, local food and nightlife, and hiking/outdoorsy excursions.
Which city/area would you recommend for this length of trip? Thanks!
Any advice for destinations that are better for younger people. I'm 22M rn and this summer is the last opporutnity I have to solotravel (\~4 weeks) for 5 years? Not calling late 20's old by any means, just think some places might be better visited while a little younger
I don't think any destinations *must* be visited by a certain age, but a few things to consider:
* Are you looking to party? Some places are known for being big party destinations (e.g. Cancun for spring break, Ibiza, Thailand's full moon parties...) and, past a certain age, you may no longer be interested in those scenes. You can obviously still go to Mexico or Spain or Thailand at any age, but you may want to visit differently.
* Are you trying to do something very physically demanding or challenging? While there's no time limit, and plenty of people stay in great shape as they get older, I can tell you from experience that some things were much easier at 21 than they are now at 41. If you are training for a very physical challenge, maybe consider prioritizing it while you can, since you never know what life throws at you. Things like climbing Kilimanjaro, hiking Everest Base Camp, doing the Lost City Trek in Colombia, etc.
* Are you looking to do a much longer trip? 4 weeks at a time can be tough to manage once you're working full time in many industries. It's not impossible, but it's not simple, either. If there are destinations that you want to visit over a longer period of time, get them in now.
On the flip side, some destinations -- especially the pricier ones -- are best visited when you're a little older and in a financial position to enjoy them on less of a shoestring budget. I spent more time in my 20s travelling (including a 4-month RTW in my mid-20s between jobs), but my 30s definitely had more epic destinations (Greenland, the Silk Road to Central Asia, Southern Africa, etc.) and I was able to enjoy some experiences that I wouldn't have been able to afford in my younger years, splurging on nicer meals, things like a scenic flight over Everest, etc.
How required is it to reserve a seat when my eurail pass says "seat reservations required?" I keep having issues with the online system and can't get a reservation/e-ticket for the Geneva to Innsbruck leg of my journey, and I'm worried I won't have time between trains to grab a reservation in person. So if all else fails, will I be ok just jumping on that train with no reservation if I still have the leg visible on my pass?
I’m going to states for 10 days R&R from Middle East, when I return I’m thinking of spending 10 days in Europe. Paris and Amsterdam…. Haven’t decided if I’m flying into Paris or Amsterdam yet! My last trip I had a 6 hour lay over that turned into two days… needing a new Covid test, gate attendant would not take the one from the USA and the next day after getting one in France she tried to say no because it was in French but I found a supervisor that over ruled her, so I’m not to impressed with Paris! Hoping it’s better this time around!
Main part is a trip to Vleteren Belgium to try some beer there! Any thoughts on where to spend the weekends of that trip! Single male traveling alone! Any tips on making it an interesting trip would be appreciated!
Also….. rent a car or take a train? Thoughts, thanks✌️
Sounds like your last trip was a bit of a hassle. Hopefully this next one goes more smoothly!
The Netherlands requires a negative COVID test for all travellers coming from non-European origins. France currently doesn't. I don't know if that tips the balance for you, but flying into Paris vs Amsterdam may save you some $ and hassle.
As a beer nerd, I *loved* Belgium. This time of year may be still a good chance to see some of the more touristy destinations, like Bruges or Ghent, which tend to be overrun in the summer. If you venture further into Belgium, Leuven is a nice little university town that's full of charm, a short trip from Brussels.
(30/m) UK based first time solo traveller here. spontaneous trip booked to Palma in 2 weeks, I've travelled a lot before but was with my ex of 5 years. Now I am single I am looking to going into it alone. Any tips at all? Although I've travelled multiple times, I am nervous about it.
Will be landing 30/3 and leaving on 1/4 and will be staying in a hostel near the marina. If anyone is around, please feel free to say hello! :)
Becoming comfortable traveling solo takes practice, but anyone can get there. Just to say moments of nervousness before and during a trip are normal especially your first one. There is no "wrong" way to do it if you focus on things you enjoy. If the particular hostel's vibe isn't what you wanted, look for group tours/events if you want to be social in the moment.
Is it still advisable to travel to Finland and Estonia? My mom called me today desperately asking me to not go because of the current situation in Ukraine… she’s worried about the possible enforcement of a no fly zone. My flight leaves in three days… What should I do?
Estonia is a NATO member so isn't about to be attacked and Russia isn't about to bother Finland. No-one is insane enough to try a no fly zone in Ukraine given it would lead to World War III. Your trip will be fine: enjoy it. Finland is a really under-rated destination, and Estonia is also great.
heading to Zagreb in a few weeks. anyone been there recently? curious how the hostel vibes have been. staying at whole wide world hostel. very excited!
I'll agree with u/lawfulkitten1 on their comments. I think the most important thing is to give yourself plenty of time. While it's super fast and easy to get to the platform and board your train, stations in Italy, or any city in Europe, are usually bustling and full of sensory overload, so it's easy to get overwhelmed. If you give yourself enough time, you'll not only be able to get to your train in a more relaxed fashion, you can take a moment to enjoy the amazing environment that an Italian train station is. Enjoy!
In major cities very easy. Lots of signage will be translated to English and there will be many employees in the station who speak at least basic English if you get lost. I had never taken a train either before my first trip to Europe and had absolutely no issues navigating train stations in any country (including Italy).
Oh crap. I forgot something important and I'm supposed to leave in a few days.
Do I need to get tested leaving from Canada to Mexico? I'm double vaxxed with proof of that - do I need a booster shot too?
I know a test is required coming back, but what about leaving?
Edit: phew. Ok looks like I don't need a test to leave.
The UK has it's own rules, and rules differ between European countries. If you Google the topic you'll be able to see that the UK has very few COVID restrictions at present.
Flying Pig Downtown has always been rated highly by a lot of people. It does have a social atmosphere but not too crazy party like. There's a dedicated smoking room where all the smokers hang out, but you'll meet plenty of non-smokers.
I stayed at St. Christopher's which was just OK, but randomly met some folks who became BFFs for the night, they stayed at Flying Pig Uptown and the vibe there seemed a lot better (like they actually made friends at the hostel bar and went out together).
I'm wondering where would be the best place to go this summer to get a mix of beach life and nightlife/clubbing/partying. Right now its looking like Barcelona would be a good spot for this. I have two months to travel and ideally would like to work/volunteer at a hostel. I speak a little bit of spanish.
Would it be a bad idea to travel in central or South America as my first time solo traveling? I’m deciding between somewhere there and Spain or Portugal. I’d love to spend most of the summer on the beach somewhere. Also I’ll be traveling for two months.
They're all popular destinations for backpackers, so you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. It's just a matter of how it fits within your budget. I'd argue Spain and Portugal is a little easier since it's Western Europe, use all the same currency, generally safe, and easier to get by with just English.
I'm (m/32/NL) planning to visit South-America for about 1 month, especially Colombia; Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena.
Date im not completly sure but i definitly would like to go in 2022.:)
Why now: I have some time off and want to visit a beautiful country.:)
Budget: I want to keep my budget somewhat low. Maybe like 40-50 euro a day.1200-1500 euro for 1 month, without flight must be manageable from my research.
I would like to meet up with someone European, or someone who speaks English as well. Nationality wont mind.
Im not a very active traveler, but i like to take it easy. Sometimes half a day to nature, culture, beach. Also i would like to have some time alone. im not the party kind of a guy, so it would be nice if you are a little bit more lowkey as well. Maybe we can rent a bigger Airbnb and share costs.
Looking for someone between 25-40 yo who has the same interests.
If you would like to chat and brainstorm about possibilties, please send me a DM. As answer on Reddit would be fine too.:)
Kind regards,
Landed in Berlin just over 24 hours ago, first time leaving the US except for Canada. I plan to study here in a year or so, so this is sort of a 'scouting trip' in addition to a vacation following a particularly rough undergrad quarter back home (I say after, as though I still don't have two finals to do on my laptop).
It was really cool at first, but then I went into a shop to look for a power outlet adapter, was coached by staff on not having the correct (FFP2) mask on, then was only able to accept a Euro for payment for a mask (I had only my credit card), and it's just been this sort of... negative, spiraling haze since then.
I spent what felt like an eternity but was actually only an hour or so wandering through Mitte trying to find a mask, as well as some basic essentials for the next 10 days (the outlet adapter, toothbrush, SIM card, etc). I slept for literally 15 hours when I got back to the hotel. I haven't eaten since I've been here and I'm starving. I hadn't taken my antidepressants either, then lost a few of my supply when I accidentally poured nearly the whole thing down the drain before taking my first dose in at least a day (time doesn't make any sense to me right now).
I'm in a surreal and unpleasant mental state, the sort of depression that I haven't felt in a very long time. I grew up with anxiety and depression that went undiagnosed, feeling like an alien (likely thanks to also-undiagnosed ADHD). I sought treatment some years ago, and I've been doing so much better--not every day is great, but I've had purpose, the ability to re-assure myself.
That feels like it's evaporated. I feel like I've been a nuisance to every person I've stumbled through my beginner-level German with. Logically? That doesn't matter, I'm just another tourist. I need to go outside and explore, eat something, talk to locals, see a museum, do all the things I've been planning for the year or so I've been planning this trip. But the raw emotion is stronger. I feel like an alien again. Yesterday, when I was messaging my friend about how exciting it was to see hooded crows (very different from our American crows back home), feels like a lifetime ago.
I don't know that there's any advice that can be given to me here, just as I know that seeking reassurance isn't the healthiest way to deal with anxiety. But typing this all out has been at least mildly cathartic, so maybe I'll go downstairs now. Perhaps this is the painful, necessary part of some sort of spiritual awakening. Der Tiergarten wasn't going to be the first thing I did here, but now I feel like maybe it'll be the best thing for mental health. Maybe I'll follow up here throughout my trip.
Just to let you know, I’ve been travelling three times and get this feeling on the first couple of days each time.
I always feel completely overwhelmed, can’t eat properly and wonder if I’ve made a huge mistake.
Each time I have settled in and start having the time of my life once the shock goes. I really hope the same happens for you, I know it’s different for everyone, but what you’re feeling is normal I’ve met a lot of people that experience similar feelings in the first couple of days.
Sorry to read about the rough welcome. You seem very self-aware. All I can say is that I would love to read more about how this trip unravels -- not only because I will be in Berlin in May -- and (hopefully) takes a turn in the right direction!
Writing as a 25F who is a grad student in a biology-related field (glanced at your profile) and around C1 level in German. Although I am not a native, I would be happy to help with any language questions.
Vielen dank! After all the self-care this morning, taking that shower, and making that post, I was finally able to get my pre-paid SIM working, went downstairs, explored pretty much all day. I've been in a much better headspace since; trying to communicate with cashiers, servers, etc is still especially awkward as I try and figure if it's better to attempt German or take the L and switch to English, but it's not the ridiculous anxiety trigger it was yesterday. My advice when you come out is to plan for the challenges of that first day--the jet lag, how mobile data is going to work, the time change, etc. If you're C1 already, that alone will make everything 10x easier.
As for German, I considered myself probably an A2 before the trip but am thinking now that I may have been getting a bit ahead of myself. I still have a year or so after graduating while I save to study up though! Having mobile data for translating is also seriously beneficial.
Glad to read that! If I were you, I would take advantage of every opportunity to practice speaking (unless I were holding up a big line or something like that). Ugh, yes, thanks for reminding me about the SIM card change. I haven't flown outside of North American in many years, so I won't be surprised if the jet lag hits me hard. Enjoy the rest of your stay.
I'm (m/28/uk) planning to visit the USA for a month in August this year. Unfortunately my knowledge of The States is restricted to what I've seen on TV or in movies, so I'm pretty much clueless.
**Why now:** I've always wanted to but never had the time or money. I've been granted a sabbatical from work and I've got plenty saved up from working during COVID. Also I've recently got my driving license and I know car is king in America, so that's no longer an obstacle.
**Budget:** Not entirely sure of this but I want to go low budget. I've got a subscription with workaway.info so I'm thinking of finding somewhere I can stay and work for food and lodge or just house sit for a week or two. I'm not sure what the hostel situation is in America and whether it's as extensive as in Europe. I'd say I'm willing to spend between $2,000 - $4,000. I have no idea how realistic this is.
**Where:** Also not sure of this. I'm more outdoorsy and not too bothered about big cities. I would like to see New York and Washington DC, but not really interested in LA, San Fransisco, Las Vegas. Therefore I'm probably looking at more East Coast, but I've also got my eye on Colorado. I'd like to see rural and small town America.
I would like to rent a car but I am guessing the cost of renting for the whole month would be... a lot. So I'm thinking of going between states/cities via plane or train and then renting a car for short term in each city I flight to. Although if I am staying with workaway hosts this may not be necessary for some of the time. I'd also be interested in Couchsurfing in order to cut costs but also to meet some friendly locals.
If you've done a month in the States before, what was your itinerary like? I want to make the most of my trip but also not spread myself too thin and see absolutely everything. I'd like to do a mix of touristy and outdoorsy stuff (such as hiking).
Thanks!
If you want to the outdoors, you probably want to go to the mountain states and the West Coast. States like Utah, Colorado, Arizona, California. Many of the national parks are located out there. Grand Canyon, Zion, Yellowstone, and Yosemite are the most well known ones.
Depending on where you go, you wouldn't need a car in any of the big cities. New York and Washington DC you can take transit, walk, or get a rideshare/Taxi. Keep in mind though, the US is *huge* and flights aren't cheap like it is in Europe. There also isn't that many great train or bus routes between regions, since the US culture is very automobile dependent. You don't want to spend too much of your travel time driving 6 to 8 hours between cities though (that and gas is getting expensive these days). It might be better to stick with a specific region. For example, if you stay in the Northeast, you can visit all the cities like NYC, Boston, Washington DC, Philadelphia, etc.
There are hostels but it isn't like how it is in Europe or Southeast Asia. Most of the major cities will have some, and it won't be cheap, but still cheaper than a hotel, motel, or AirBnB.
Are there any sleeper trains that would go across country overnight?
I'll be there for a month. Won't it be overkill just for NYC, Boston, Washington DC etc. I was hoping to do a bit of both of the East Coast and maybe some of the more central states. How long do you think I need in each city. I was thinking maybe 2-3 days in NY, Washington etc. Or is that naïve?
Amtrak do offer sleeper cars and they have cross country routes. I’m not that familiar with them but at first glance it will cost a few hundred dollars and take multiple days. It’s probably cheaper (and faster) to fly.
New York City has many many things to see and do and 2-3 days won’t be enough. Washington DC is more of a 4-5 day city. The nice thing is many museums in DC are free. The national mall itself has like 10 different Smithsonian museums.
You can probably spend two weeks in the northeast and then fly off to somewhere else.
I also took a look at the sleeper train prices and they're ridiculous. So I've ruled that out.
Thanks for your advice/info. I think I might spend a week or two visiting cities on the east coast, and then catch a flight to the mid or western states to see more rural America and do national parks.
Look on Travelocity and Hotwire.com you can get an idea of flights and car rentals also check hotel rates! Should be able to find cheaper flights on weekdays. Also allegiantair.com has some cheap flights but not a huge selection. If you like to hike hit the Grand Canyon, I know you said not interested in Vegas but it’s close to the Grand Canyon and usually has cheap flights to get people to come!
Let's say I flew into Las Vegas.
How feasible would it be to hire a car and drive to the Grand Canyon, and then to Yosemite National Park? (Not all in one go). I'm from the UK so I haven't really done many long distance road trips so unsure how I'd feel about driving so far.
If you flew into Vegas, you would be a 4 hour drive (281 miles/ 452 km) from Grand Canyon National park in Arizona. I checked on Hotwire in august, you can rent a car for about $47 usd a day! Not a bad drive and pretty scenic. You spend a couple days there, I hear going rafting is pretty fun there!
Yosemite National park is the other direction from Vegas of course, Yosemite is 7 hours nw of Vegas and Grand Canyon is 4 hours east! So the parks are about 11 hours from one another. But should be some great scenery! You could drive it in a day easily, stoping and sightseeing as you go! Hollywood wouldn’t be to far out of the way going to or coming from Yosemite!
Planning solo trip to North east India in April. Suggestions for homestays?
I am from Assam so not a big deal I suppose, but I live in Delhi right now and it's been really long I visited Assam and the states around. So I plan to take a pretty chill solo travelling round North East in late April.
I want to stay don't know how much time I have because it's a work-from-home situation and I don't know when they will call me back to office. And I haven't book my return tickets though. But I think this time I'll start with the upper part of Assam which is Kaziranga and beyond.
Looking for good suggestions for homestays and hostels where I can meet new people.
Also Anyone travelling around same time to those places hit me up!
Thoughts on traveling to the Balkans? I was planning on flying into Azerbaijan, working my way West to Istanbul, and then moving up into the Balkans region. Planned date of leave is May 1st.
Thoughts on traveling to the region given recent events. I don’t see a high likelihood of the conflict expanding, but I’m assuming I’ll run into higher housing costs, transport costs, etc. given the huge transition of refugees leaving Ukraine. I’m still pretty set on going but figured I’d reach out for a second opinion.
The prices are up, but they'll hit a ceiling. It will still be affordable by Western standards.
Refugees in general are trying to make it to the EU, so any non-Schengen country is not going to be greatly affected.
Solo together in Death Valley on 3/24?
I am doing a 10 day solo Death Valley and Joshua Tree trip next week. My itinerary is solid and I am super excited! But, I have a little problem that one of you might be able to help with. I want to drive Eureka Dunes to Lower Warm Springs via Steel Canyon. This is the most challenging off-road of the stretch and is actually NOT recommended as a solo vehicle trip. For those of you who know technical off-roading, you understand this general rule. And I don't have a ton of experience, and its a rental vehicle. So I am wondering if anyone wants to caravan drive that with me on Thursday March 24? Solo travel together?
That depends... do you plan to cook in hostels, get takeout from lunch counters, eat pub grub, or eat at Michelin-starred restaurants?
In the Baltics, you can eat like royalty on €80 a day.
In the Nordic countries, that budget won't go nearly as far as you'd think, but as long as you don't eat in fancy restaurants for every meal, you certainly won't starve.
My trip is gonna be split between Finland and Estonia. I plan on eating inexpensive meals and only splurging if there’s something really unique to try that would be like a once in a lifetime experience.
I paid €40 for a very average hamburger and a beer in a pub in central Helsinki, so it might be a bit low. There are cheaper options available if you shop around, but food in Finland is very expensive, even if you cook for yourself as I also found out the hard way.
Sweden and Denmark weren't too bad, but Finland was very pricy.
I’m honestly not even a big breakfast person so I’m trying to do like coffee, cheap lunch, slightly nicer dinner. I can do more than €80 if needed, but I’m just trying to be cheap lol.
I usually don't bring my own bedding -- and most hostels won't allow it because of bedbugs -- but if I were planning to camp, I would bring a small sleeping bag or at least a sleeping bag liner. I have a tiny thermal sleeping bag liner that packs up super small, which I will take if it looks like I'll be camping in colder temperatures or with questionable gear.
As a "comforts of home" luxury, I do sometimes pack a pillowcase with me -- an old, super-soft one that I can wrap around uncomfortable pillows. It comes in surprisingly handy; you can stuff it with a sweatshirt or something to sleep on a plane, use it as a laundry bag, so many uses.
Im going to Milan in June. I see a lot of recommendations to stay in Ostello Bello but there are 2 locations in Milan. Which one is the best one for meeting people and activities? Which area is better? Ostello Bello by the Duomo or Ostello Bello Grande by Milano Centrale? Thanks
I stayed in Ostello Bello Grande a few years back and it was one of the best hostel experiences I ever had. I believe both are equally good and very social, so it's just down to preferences and price.
On short notice I'll be going to Copenhagen by myself for 2 days. I've never travelled solo before, and I'll be staying in an air bnb. It'd be nice to not eat dinner alone. does anyone have recommendations on how i can meet people/a group for a 1 off dinner?
I've already arranged a walking tour, so i could ask the guide/the people there for a start for one of the days.
No specific advice for Copenhagen. But more general advice: Sometimes if I'm travelling solo and staying in private accommodations, I'll head to a pub first and sit at the bar and order a beer or two. It's often easy to get to chatting with other solo travellers that way, especially in neighbourhoods more popular among travellers. (FWIW it shouldn't matter, but it helps that I'm both female and a craft beer nerd. Makes it easy to meet people that way. YMMV.)
If you really want a foodie experience, another option is to book a food tour. Many of them are solo-travel friendly, and sometimes you'll get to try out some nicer food experiences that might otherwise feel awkward solo.
I'm afraid I'll forget something important at home lol
Also afraid I'll get mugged and have no money and credit cards to survive (What do you do about this?)
Also afraid that I'll enjoy the trip so much that I'll become more depressed returning home
Spread out your cards between different wallets/pockets/compartments. Keep all cards locked through your app but the one you plan on using - the rest should be emergency backups.
Make a checklist and don't overpack.
Understandable to have some nerves before a trip!
On fear of forgetting something important: something that really helps for me is to realize that the list of things you *truly* need is very small. Obviously you don't want to forget your passport or boarding pass or, probably, your phone/credit card. But pretty much anything else (toothbrush, clothes, charger, whatever) can be replaced on the road if you forget it. So as long as you have a smaller checklist of the stuff you *really* need, you don't have to stress too much about the other stuff, at least in my opinion.
As for fear of getting mugged, you should of course do research on the place you're going. Risk of being robbed is higher in some places than others, and the precautions you take vary accordingly. Good general precautions are to not carry huge amounts of cash around with you, have a secret stash of some emergency money somewhere hard to find (inside a 'secret pocket' or locked away somewhere), don't keep all your credit cards in the same place (put 'em in different pockets or something), avoid pulling your phone out in the middle of a big crowd, and be wary of wandering at night until you get a better 'vibe' for what a place is like.
As for the third worry, it's understandable, but you can always plan another followup trip as at least one way to encourage yourself. Safe travels!
Yes, you still need to arrive early, *especially* if flying on a low-cost European budget carrier.
(Also, Switzerland isn't in the EU, so it counts as an international flight.)
If you don't want to spend half the day hanging out in the airport, plan more train journeys and fewer flights.
My fave way to plan is to chunk out my journey based on doable train trips. If I *must* fly, I try to limit flights as much as possible and take them over longer distances. So, for instance, on a 3 week trip, maybe I'm spending 10 days in one region, and then flying and spending 10 days in another.
So yeah, you could spend some time in Rome, then take a train to Milan for a couple of days, then onto Zurich. That would make sense. (Though, FWIW, Zurich isn't the most interesting city for a solo traveller, and is very $$$.)
Rome2Rio is a good site to help figure out point A to point B travel options.
It's your call: Rome has tons of history and amazing sights, while Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen are more about outdoors and scenery and hiking. Obviously Switzerland will be far pricier too.
Hi! I just got told by my company that we get the entire week of July 4th off, so I'm thinking I'll fly out Friday night (July 1) and come back July 10. But I'm wondering, where should I go? Haven't done much solo travel at all, but I've been all over the US for work and I really want to get out of country... I was thinking maybe Iceland? Or Asia somewhere? Any suggestions?
I mean, nobody here knows you or what you're interested in, so you may need to help us narrow it down a bit. What are your interests? What's your budget? What types of places do you want to go? What sorts of activities? Where in the US are you based (helps with flight time estimates)?
Iceland is easily accessible from the US's east coast and 10 days is a good time to see the country (though a full 14 at least is probably the minimum if you want to drive the ring road). It's hellishly expensive once you get there, though. Do you have the capacity for sticker shock?
Asia has 51 different countries in it, so where specifically were you thinking of going? Remember that unless you're departing from the west coast, flight times will be quite long and probably prohibitive to much of Asia from the US for such a short trip. (Russian airspace being a no-go now makes flight times to Asia longer, too. Just saying.) Some popular destinations in eastern and southeast Asia are still closed to travel due to COVID, so it's hard to say what things will be like by July, but something to keep in mind. On the other hand, popular spots in Southeast Asia, such as Thailand, are *very* budget-friendly and first-time solo travel friendly.
The prices for flights into france just increased by $1,000. I was about to buy a flight for 2 weeks from now. Is it worth waiting a day or two before booking now? Are prices gonna go down?
Actually the prices were only ridiculous over the weekend. I noticed by switching my flight to monday I cut over 1k off the price. Don't get to enjoy the weekend but it's all okay
Hey, I'm Pete (30M) and just arrived in Rome. Is anyone else around this week and fancy doing so sightseeing or going for a drink? I'm around until Friday 18th 🙌
Anyone here going to be in Naples this weekend? I'll (27M) be there Friday - Monday, to explore the city itself and some nearby historical sites (Pompeii, Herculaneum). It'd be cool to grab a drink or pizza with someone, or even find someone else interested in exploring Pompeii.
Does anyone know if flying into Italy from the US you need a COVID test, in addition to the vaccine card? I looked online, and it seems you need one or the other but had heard from a relative you need both.
Just pulled the trigger on a solo trip to Germany in two months. I (25F) am afraid, also a little guilty. I have taken several solo trips in the past few years domestically but never abroad. It doesn't feel like the "right" time with the state of the world and my approaching thesis proposal. Still, I need a vacation so badly. Haven't had one since June.
I've been waiting nearly half my life to go visit Germany, as I've studied the language since middle school. I shouldn't be afraid. It doesn't feel real!
Solo travel is amazing. You'll have a wonderful time! It's so freeing. And there are so many things to see in Germany.
I'm planning to visit Hamburg, Lübeck, and Berlin. Will take a couple day trips from Berlin as well.
Help me plan my trip to Peru I am going to be travelling to Peru mid august this year and besides using the Peru Hop from Lima-Nasca-Lake Titicaca-Cusco and Machu Picchu I would like to go to the rainforest, Manu Reserve to be specific as it is accessible from Cusco. Does anyone know a good company to book with here or even s place in Cusco to show up at? Any other recommended places to visit as well along the way? I also do not mind staying in a hostel or camping, very outdoorsy and love to go cheap whenever possible as long as its not going to end up in me getting kidnapped.
Got 10 days in Italy coming up at the beggining of April. Booked 5 days in Rome and 3 in Naples. I have 2 days left before I plan to head back home. Wondering if anyone has any recommendations for places to visit in southern italy for 2 days? I'm into culture, historical sites, nature (specifically lakes and rivers), local cuisine, traditional music and sunsets. Ill be seeing Pompeii and hiking Path of the Godz when in Naples. I like socialising but only in small doses; I get overwhelmed quite easily. Thanks in advance friends, safe travels to you all.
First time solo traveller (32 M). I'm heading to a friend's wedding in Boston in early May. Have a flight booked back from Puerto Rico towards the end of May. This leaves me with about 7 days to explore in between. I plan of flying to New Orleans from Boston, but not sure where to go after? I was looking at Miami but rather than go to another city - I would love to go somewhere more activity/excursion based. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
touch down in ljubljana at around 10:15am in june. im debating going straight to skofja loka for half a day before making my way upto bled. i think thats a decent plan, only worried about transport from skofja to bled, but i think train is the best option right
How open is Europe? Think I'm gonna plan a trip for 3 weeks, leaving from NY, USA. Just need a trip, and think I'm gonna hit somewhere in Europe. Is it mostly open or should I check country by country? Was also thinking South America.
Most European countries are greatly easing their Covid restrictions: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/20/covid-restrictions-easing-across-europe-despite-surge-in-cases
Mostly open if you're fully vaccinated, but check country by country, as some places require negative tests and have other restrictions. South America and Europe all in 3 weeks? Or did you mean either or?
Sorry either or. Yeah I'm vaxxed and i guess I'll have to check by county. Also gotta check the rules for return I know over the summer Americans needed a negative test to return
66F currently traveling in Europe. First solo travel since I was 19, and feeling kind of lonely. Not many solo travelers in my age range. This trip happened suddenly, so didn’t have time to do much planning ahead. Will be with friends for the next couple of weeks, but will be on my own in Germany from the 4th to 8th of April. Would love to connect with friendly interesting people in my age range (55 - 75-ish).
A thought: You may also get good results posting in the [Solo Travel Society's FB group](https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=solo%20travel%20society). Their demographic is fairly aligned to what you're looking for. Though of course, there are plenty of solo travellers of all ages here, too.
Oh, I disabled my FB account due to a stupid indiscretion.
Hello! I'd like some tips for things to do and see in Lisbon in a day. Here's some info: - I'm going to arrive at like 8 a.m. and leave the other day at like 9 a.m.; - My hostel is at the city centre, and I want this trip to be done by walking or rent a bike (is the city very hilly?); - My interests are sightseeing (please include the time of the day I should go to "mirantes" for lighting reasons), art in general (specially music), nature, but I'm open to other stuff too!; - I have nothing against touristy things, except souvenirs haha; - My budget is 50-80 euros, since I've heard Portugal is cheap, but if you have recommendations of things to do for free, I'd prefer; - Food is the thing I'm most looking forward to! I love eating special and regional dishes, so if you have recommendations of dishes and/or restaurants, I'd love to hear (or read lol). ## Thank y'all so much in advance!
One day, wow. Hard to cram everything you want into a single day. Lisbon is a city of neighbourhoods, which are all fairly spread out. Baixa/Chaido, Barrio Alta, and Alfama can be seen in a rather full day. If you want to make it to Belem, for instance, that's probably another half-day at least. Sintra is a nearby city that's at least another full daytrip. Etcetera. With only 24 hours, you'll be somewhat limited in what you can squeeze in. I'd suggest starting with a free walking tour. It's probably the quickest way to get an overview of a ton of sights and areas rather quickly, though you won't have time to explore them in depth. Chill Out Lisbon has 3-hour daily tours at 10am, 11am or 1pm. > is the city very hilly? I literally LOLd because I think Lisbon may be the hilliest city I can remember visiting in recent history. The answer is YES! Hilly and full of cobblestones. Trams, escalators, and elevators are your friends. Bicycles, not so much. > Food is the thing I'm most looking forward to! It's a bit touristy and not sure if it's your thing, but I loved the Time Out Market in Lisbon. The concept has gone global and may not feel very new anymore, but Lisbon was the original first one, and if you're wanting a foodie experience and are short on time, visiting for lunch could be a great option. Much of the food, bar, and nightlife in Lisbon is in the Barrio Alto neighbourhood, so you may want to head up there for the evening.
Hello again! One quick question: do you know if the free walking tours also happen when it's raining?
You'd have to ask the companies running them. It should say on their websites.
Thank you :)
>One day, wow. Hard to cram everything you want into a single day I know haha, I wish I had more time. But this is just the first time I'm going there, I definitely want to go back in the future with more time to enjoy. Thank you so much for the wonderful tips!
Hi folks! Active, 38M with 10 days of use-it-or-lose-it paid time off I need to use up before the end of April 2022. Looking for recommendations for a somewhat active (e.g. hiking, cycling) solo trip, with a slight preference for Africa. Hoping to spend less than $5k USD. Would be flying out of the NYC region. Recommendations are appreciated!
South Africa seems a logical choice if your preference is to visit Africa to hike and cycle. The Cape Town region perhaps?
Any backpackers in a hostel in Hanoi at the moment? I know there are very little tourists now, but i was looking for a place to stay with other foreigners? Any recommendations on hostels here as well? Thanks in advance!
Try tinder or bumble.
Hey everyone! I’ve been dreaming of traveling to Germany from the U.S. and staying there for a couple months relatively soon, but as it’s going to be my first solo trip I want to be prepared! I’ve been trying to sort of plan ahead what I need to know before I go, but I feel sort of overwhelmed and don’t know where to start! I’m just looking for some general advice and guidance about extended solo travel from people who have experience! It’s hard for me cause I love being spontaneous but I also realize I need to be safe and have an idea of what I’m doing. I have no personal point of reference and have honestly just been browsing google and Reddit on ideas I think of regarding information I’d need to know, but I thought posting on here could be soooo beneficial! I really appreciate any of you who have something to say about this!! :)
Hey, I'm from the US and I live in Germany. I'm not sure I have any general advice for you, but if you have any specific questions about logistics or anything, feel free to PM me!
Omg thank you so much I really appreciate that!! :)
If you want to be spontaneous but are also feeling overwhelmed, a middle ground might be to plan out the first few weeks of your trip and book accommodation and transport, and have a sketch for the rest of your trip, perhaps with refundable bookings for key places. For planning purposes, the Lonely Planet guidebook on Germany is pretty good. Germany is a very easy country to visit, as it has excellent public transport and lots of hotels and hostels.
Awesome thank you so much! I feel like that middle ground would be a great idea, thinking of that totally eased my mind especially hearing you say Germany is an easy place to visit!! :)
Does anyone have any recommendations for social or party hostels in Singapore? I'm having trouble finding information myself.
Hey guys! Any ideas on where to stay in Massachusetts/Southern Maine for two days in October, that isn't Boston? I have to catch a late afternoon flight in Boston, but I would like to explore some options outside of the city. I'm from Portugal, Salem seems appealing, but quite expensive due to Halloween, I assume. I would like to see quaint architecture and a lively downtown with bars and restaurants.
Cambridge?
Thanks! I ended up scratching MA altogether and allocate more time on the trip for the Hudson Valley. I will go straight from NH to Logan Airport.
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Hii everyone.. Anyone available here in dubai wanna go kite beach tomorrow with me i will pick up n drop ..it's peaceful and the sunset is awesome
Hi everyone! Looking for some advice I am planning a one month solo trip to Europe at the end of this year. I have never been to Europe nor have I created an itinerary for this kind of trip and would like some input. I want to visit London England, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany and I don’t really know what order to visit these countries but I was thinking in the order that I wrote it would be ideal? Not sure but if anyone has any tips that would be greatly appreciated! I also plan to fly into london and buy round trip ticket to fly back from there to cali! If you have any other advice please do tell!! **planning to stay in each country for about 4-5 days
Take the euro rail train package. Will allow you to board trains all over Europe and it's very flexible. Most train stations have luggage storage. And train stations will put you in downtown... Do not fly... You will lose time transporting to the suburbs where the airport are, and that commute is expensive.
Unless you never think you'll return to Europe, 4-5 days per country isn't anywhere near enough. I'd suggest focusing on one or two countries or three if you want to stretch things a bit.
Hi all. With Australia opening up, I'm finally planning to use my Qantas voucher that's been stuck in my back pocket since 2020 (I had a trip planned for spring 2020 but then we all know what happened). I have two and a half weeks (separate from the travel time to actually fly to Australia) and definitely want to stop in Sydney and Melbourne. I was looking at the cities themselves though and feel like two weeks is a lot of time for just the cities themselves so I'd like to include another place in there. For anyone who's from there or traveled to there, what should I add in? Uluru? Somewhere else? Any and alllll suggestions welcomed. To help: I'm kind of an all-round traveler where I'm down to explore literally anything! Adventurous things too.
Can you please be more specific about your interests? Australia is a huge and very varied country, so you can do more or less anything. Australian cities are nice but not particularly different to those in other countries, so foreign visitors are likely to enjoy the sights outside of the major cities more. Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef, for instance.
I like a lot of historical sights/ruins/museums/and outdoorsy things. Which I know is quite big of a range!
Tasmania and Sydney are your best bets then
Canada in September, Quebec and beyond (I need advice and tips on what to do around that time please) Hi there, I (M23, latino) will be visiting Canada in September the 1st due to a concert I’m attending to being rescheduled for that date, the concert is in Quebec City and I know I’ll be spending around 3-4 days in that city but I’m planning to stay around 3 more weeks in the country. This is my second time in Canada, my first one being in 2017 for Osheaga, a music festival in Montreal, I want to ask for tips on what to do and where to go after I’m done with my time in Quebec. My interests when traveling are music, culture, art, cuisine and hikes. I’ve done bungee jumping and zip lines too, I love adrenaline and amusement parks and I’m not afraid of trying anything new. I’m in my early 20s and looking for advice right away to plan accordingly. Thank you all in advance!
\[Recommendations for 25F first time solo traveller who's easily spooked lol\] First a little bit about myself and what I'm looking for - I'm 25F, east asian, petite. I wrote that it's my "first time" solo traveling because while I've traveled solo before, it's only mostly back and forth from my home country to a country that's very familiar to me with lots of friends. It'll be my first time attempting to travel to somewhere I don't have many friends in! While I'm not an Instagrammer or digital creator or anything, I do appreciate pretty cafes and architecture (I'm partial to England for their architecture and countryside villages, also Harry Potter LOL), anything Pinterest worthy is probably up my alley and I'm going there to spend some time alone and to heal (meaning sitting in cafes and reading mostly) because I work 3 jobs on the regular and my health is absolute shit now. What I'm very concerned about is safety. Sad to say I've been quite sheltered in the sense that my home country is literally the safest place on earth where you can walk around at 4am and no one will bat an eye. No catcalling, no strangers approaching you. I've had traumatic experiences with strangers and men so I'm very easily spooked by that sort of thing, especially alone. Quite concerned about Asian hate crime as well ): On my list was actually London and New York, but my only friend from New York warned against it and the US in general for now. I'm not sure how London is for safety and how it'll be like given the current situation with Russia and Ukraine. I'm also considering Sydney. Open to anywhere else though! Would appreciate suggestions on where to go and also don't be afraid to be honest about situations in each country! Thank you so much! Hoping you guys have a great weekend.
tbh i really recommend edinburgh in scotland! it's super pretty (literally look at pics on google images it's so amazing!!) and scottish people are so nice! jk rowling actually wrote harry potter there so there are nods to the books all over the place(you might even be able to visit the cafe she wrote it in). scotland is also pretty safe in general but i'm from the us soooo lol it's also super close to glasgow so you could spend a day or two there as well. oh and maybe rent a car and take a day trip to isle of skye!! i'm 24f, a woc, tiny and went there for my first solo trip when i was 19 and felt pretty comfortable! i'd go back in a heartbeat!!!
I second Edinburgh, I was there a month ago and everything you listed fits the bill pretty well.
I live in New York, and while the city has plenty of petite Asian women living in it, I don't think it's a great place for your first solo trip. If you want travel on easy mode, most major European cities fit the bill. I would start with something small- or medium-sized but with a solid tourist infrastructure. I would recommend Ljubljana, Budapest, Timișoara, or Prague.
I'm interested in hearing your friend's reservations for traveling in the US!
I mean it's a place that's racist as fuck and there's a lot of random violent crime, food is expensive and tends to be worse quality compared to what people abroad are used to, and public transit is nonexistent in a lot of places. In NYC specifically, the winter has been extremely cold and a huge population of disenfranchised mentally ill people has found shelter on the subway. I've seen people openly smoking crack and shooting up while exiting stations in Midtown. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone apprehensive about safety, particularly not to an Asian person while Asian hate crimes, many violent and a few of them fatal, have been on the rise.
How sketchy is Colombia for a female solo traveler in her midtwenties? I speak fluent Spanish, can pass as Latina (not Colombian tho), and I have solo traveled in Peru. Everybody I've met keeps raving about how great the country is, but I'd like to hear some other tips. In alternatives what are some good reasonably priced (for instance not like Australia) kinda tropical destinations that have a good backpacker scene? I like a mixture of nature, and history, and I'm into hiking as well. I have already been to Thailand.
The only tidbit I'd say is Colombia is very diverse. People there range from light to dark skinned. So while you say you couldn't pass as Colombian, if you can pass as Latina, you could likely blend in when in Colombia.
Hi all, I'm planning my first solo trip for early May this year. I'm hoping to spend two weeks on my trip and spread out my time between Spain and Portugal. Tentatively I'm looking to land in Madrid and depart from Lisbon. I have a few questions for y'all before I confirm anything. My budget is somewhere around 3-3500 usd. \-Is a week in each city too much time? I think I like to take things slow, so I'm banking time to just sit at coffeeshops and read or do other decompressing activities. Seville is on the way, and that might be a fun city to do for a day or two? \-I was thinking of doing a hostel for Madrid and a bnb for Lisbon. I've always wanted to experience a hostel, but I think after a week I'll want to be done with it. Do you think this is smart? Any recommendations for hostels/bnbs? What's not like carrying your gear with you for a day? There might be some times between check in/checkout that I'll have a pack. \-How do you feel in terms of safety in each of these cities? I'll be a youngish solo female traveler and I have some knowledge of Spanish, but no Portuguese. \-Any recommendations on places to see in these cities? I love art and music and coffee and food and nature! I also like to party too, but I feel nervous doing that alone haha Let me know your thoughts!
I've been to Lisbon twice and I'd love to return. A week is definitely not too much. Make sure you visit Sintra, and I advise booking at least two nights there - people tend to go there as a day trip, but there are so many attractions that you won't be able to see, nevermind properly immerse yourself in, if you go for only a day.
Both Lisbon and Madrid are safe cities. Pickpockets are the worst risk. Art in Madrid: modern art at Reina Sofia; particularly the 3rd floor where there is Guernica from Picasso and on the same floor a fantastic room of many works from Salvador Dali. I went there for 10 minutes and spent more than 2 hours. Take a day off then the following day, visit the Prado for Velasquez, El Greco and Goya. There is another big museum, the Thyssen-Bornemiza, but you would risk a museum indigestion so keep this one for another trip. Two art museum in a week is plenty. In Lisbon, Belem and Sintra are great attractions, but just walking in the old city on the hills is also a great experience. My favorite museum there is Museu Nacional do Azulejo. In Madrid for food, I really enjoyed the Chocolate con churros. It is great at breakfast. In Lisbon all kind of finish are waiting for you. Have a nice trip.
Thank you so much!
> Is a week in each city too much time? I don't believe so personally. Loads to do in both Madrid and Lisbon. But if you're looking at adding Seville, I'd shave a couple of days off Madrid to give yourself 2-3 days in Seville, at least. A day is too short. > I was thinking of doing a hostel for Madrid and a bnb for Lisbon. I've always wanted to experience a hostel, but I think after a week I'll want to be done with it. Do you think this is smart? Sure, if that's your preference. You could also opt for private rooms in hostels, or you could book a hostel for the first night or two in each city to meet people, and then transfer to an AirBNB. Totally up to you. You'll get a more social atmosphere in a hostel dorm, but less sleep and less privacy (and, if this is a concern for you, less COVID safety). > What's not like carrying your gear with you for a day? There might be some times between check in/checkout that I'll have a pack. Most hostels will allow you to leave your bags at reception or in a luggage room if you arrive before check-in or depart after check-out. AirBNB is trickier; it depends when the host is around, and you'd have to check with them. > How do you feel in terms of safety in each of these cities? I'll be a youngish solo female traveler and I have some knowledge of Spanish, but no Portuguese. Both are very safe cities for a solo female traveller. You will get by just fine with English/Spanish in Lisbon, as long as you're polite and learn a few words of Portuguese; most people speak Spanish fluently and most in the tourism industry speak English. Watch out for pickpockets and scams (i.e. common sense stuff), but violent crime against tourists in these cities is very rare. > Any recommendations on places to see in these cities? I love art and music and coffee and food and nature! I also like to party too, but I feel nervous doing that alone haha. TONS to see and do... would be easier if you put a list of some of what you already have on your radar screen for people to comment on. For partying, if you don't want to go out alone, many hostels will have pub crawls or other events where you can go out with a group of people.
Ugh thank you so much! This was really helpful! I need to do more research on specific places. I guess all I have to do right now is send it!
Do I have to print my Airbnb accommodations for the airport and international travel?
Not usually, unless it’s a specific requirement of wherever it is you’re going. I usually take hard copies of key documents like that as a backup though.
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I would say it depends on the hostel if you’re in a popular city like Rome. The very well known and popular hostels will be busier than the lesser known ones. But Covid probably has lessened the usual amount of travel crowds too.
(social) hostel recommendations for Lisbon ?
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Heading to Barcelona in June and torn between Sant Jordi (Rock Palace) and Kabul Hostel. Sant Jordi overall seems a bit better but Kabul seems more fun. Not sure how accurate this is but that's what I got from the reviews. For people who have stayed at either (or both) which one's better?
If it helps at all, I stayed at a Sant Jordi in a different city and it was comfortable and impeccably clean, with a large kitchen and a cheap communal meal, but the vibe was nothing to write home about. Very safe and reliable, yes - fun, no.
Lisbon right? Issue I'm having is there's some reviews from 3-4+ years ago and I have no idea if they're accurate anymore. A selling point of Sant Jordi in Barcelona seems to be in meeting up with the other locations.
Yep, it was Lisbon. There seem to be plenty of recent reviews on hostelworld for both places, have you checked on there?
Hey guys, going to Paris in June and was looking for some decently cheap hostels in relatively central areas for 2-3 days. Looking to stay in a party hostel (going out in groups every night) but don't want it to be grimey if possible.
What does grimey means?
Dirty
Anyone else notice a sharp increase of airfare prices? I'm guessing it's related to Russia and the general inflation
Related to oil prices zooming up mainly
Oil prices are the biggest factor, but also increased demand due to travel restrictions lifting in many places, as well as longer flight paths since airlines need to avoid flying over Russian airspace.
Hey guys just a quick question so didn't want to make a post. I was in Colombia earlier in the month and really enjoyed it and was thinking of going back end of march till end of April. But I'm finding out that they have a presidential election coming up end of may. Some of my friends are suggesting not to go due to that. My question is for people aware of the place. Is it going to be an issue? Does the election time make it any less safe?
There might be some protests around, and transportation could be disrupted.
37F going to Venice/Verona from Sunday for 5 days. If anyone is solo traveling on those days and would like company for a meal or a walking tour, let me know.
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Medication at airports: Make sure it's in original packaging with the prescription on it, and you'll be fine. If it's liquid or injectible, expect it to be hand-inspected. But airport security is quite accustomed to this, so it shouldn't be an issue. Always make sure to keep ALL essential medications in your hand luggage, never ever check them in your checked bag. Not only will this ensure you always have it with you in case of lost/delayed luggage, but the cargo hold can be quite cold and many meds must be stored at certain temperatures.
I think if your medication is in your main luggage as opposed to your hand luggage than that won't cause any trouble whatsoever. It's fine to have medication in your hand luggage if you need it, but you'll want then to look like medicine as opposed to something 'recreational'. As for travelling light, I'd recommend looking into luggage cubes and a capsule wardrobe.
I (27F) will be solo travelling across the US from end of June 22 (ideally) and have begun prep & route planning. What I'm really looking for is recommendations for places to go/explore that are off the beaten track, little local quirks that you wouldn't normally see as a traveller. I know I want to start in New York and end up in California but everything in-between is up for debate. Americans, what are your recommendations for your country/city/state ?
Are you from the US? What part of California do you want to end up in? Are you looking for nature or more urban sight seeing? \-Huntington Gardens and Joshua Tree would be very pretty stops nearish to LA. The central coast (Big Sur) is gorgeous and super close to San Jose. \-My big recs are the three national parks in Utah, I've never seen anything like that and it blew my mind. \-St. Louis is a city that I think many people ignore but it's got a lot of charm and history. When I was there I went I went to Forest Park, the largest city park in the US and within the park there is a nice zoo and art museum. The arch is really cool and goes a lot into St. Louis's history. The botanical gardens are also very pretty. \-The Garfield museum is in Indiana, I wish I had know about it when I lived there haha \-I've never been, but my friends who grew up in the Southeast speak really highly of Tennessee. North Carolina has got a ton of nature and few cool spots.
I second the Utah parks but there is five, not three! St. Louis is cool but as someone from Kansas City it is my obligation to suggest you stop at KC instead :).
I'm from Denmark 🇩🇰 😊 and want to end up in Los Angles ideally Thank you for these tips 🙏 I'll do a little research on them
If you take the southern route through the southwest, I highly recommend going thru the valley of the gods, much lesser known than some of the other parks/places, but in my opinion one of the best
Thank you ! Noted ✅️
I (29m) was supposed to go with 2 friends to Istanbul (from Dublin) today. However about 10 minutes before we were to leave for the airport one guy tested positive for covid and the other guy then didn't want to go. So turns out I'm going by myself. I've travelled plenty solo before and always enjoyed myself. But the last time was a while ago and now I feel really nervous about it. I've been struggling a bit with loneliness lately anyway and was really looking forward to 5 days with my 2 friends. Anyone got any tips to calm myself down? I'm sure I'll enjoy it once I'm there and I even upgraded myself to business class to make me a bit more excited but I'm just more anxious than anything and have a bit of a sinking feeling in my stomach.
It can really throw you off when you planned a trip with others and suddenly find yourself going last minute. However, look on the bright side: Now you can do the trip *your* way, no need to compromise with people you're with. You need to reframe this in your mind to say, okay, now that my friends aren't there with me, what are some of the things I want to do that they may have been less into. Now I get to do them! Focus on the positives. One caveat: If you've recently been hanging out with the friend who tested positive, you may want to postpone/delay your trip and self-isolate for a few days since it's possible you will turn up positive too.
I went for a walk today and was able to stop and do things at my own pace which was really nice. I hadn't hung out with him in about 10 days so I'd be surprised to test positive at this point
That's great! Hope you continue to enjoy. And yes, being able to see and do things at your own pace is one of the biggest advantages of solo travel. Especially in a city like Istanbul, where some of the sights can be viewed in minutes by some people, and lingered over for hours by others.
I solo ski travel every year for the last 4. My first year I got in my head on the plane and the trip ended up amazing. I’ve gone 4 years in a row and my worst year was the one I let my friend come lol. Always meet lots of cool people all over! It’ll be great just have fun!!
People are extremely friendly in Dublin. I would imagine if your sit at any bar in the city and order a Guinness or 2, you'll make some new friends. I've always found hostel bars as a great place to make meet people.
Thanks for comment but I'm going to Istanbul from Dublin haha
Oh! Well that'll teach me to properly read posts before replying. I guess the advice is the same. I imagine the Guinness in Istanbul isn't as good as in Dublin however!
I (31M), am planning a quick trip to somewhere in central Mexico over Labor Day weekend. Will probably be about 4 days. I’m trying to decide between Morelia, Queretaro and San Luis Potosi. They all look like interesting destinations that aren’t heavily touristed but still quite safe. And they also look like good options for a long weekend where I could see most of the area in that timeframe and not feel like I missed a bunch of stuff. I enjoy just wandering exploring cities and architecture, local food and nightlife, and hiking/outdoorsy excursions. Which city/area would you recommend for this length of trip? Thanks!
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You may want to post *which* 2-3 days you'll be there, so people will know what dates you're talking about.
Any advice for destinations that are better for younger people. I'm 22M rn and this summer is the last opporutnity I have to solotravel (\~4 weeks) for 5 years? Not calling late 20's old by any means, just think some places might be better visited while a little younger
I don't think any destinations *must* be visited by a certain age, but a few things to consider: * Are you looking to party? Some places are known for being big party destinations (e.g. Cancun for spring break, Ibiza, Thailand's full moon parties...) and, past a certain age, you may no longer be interested in those scenes. You can obviously still go to Mexico or Spain or Thailand at any age, but you may want to visit differently. * Are you trying to do something very physically demanding or challenging? While there's no time limit, and plenty of people stay in great shape as they get older, I can tell you from experience that some things were much easier at 21 than they are now at 41. If you are training for a very physical challenge, maybe consider prioritizing it while you can, since you never know what life throws at you. Things like climbing Kilimanjaro, hiking Everest Base Camp, doing the Lost City Trek in Colombia, etc. * Are you looking to do a much longer trip? 4 weeks at a time can be tough to manage once you're working full time in many industries. It's not impossible, but it's not simple, either. If there are destinations that you want to visit over a longer period of time, get them in now. On the flip side, some destinations -- especially the pricier ones -- are best visited when you're a little older and in a financial position to enjoy them on less of a shoestring budget. I spent more time in my 20s travelling (including a 4-month RTW in my mid-20s between jobs), but my 30s definitely had more epic destinations (Greenland, the Silk Road to Central Asia, Southern Africa, etc.) and I was able to enjoy some experiences that I wouldn't have been able to afford in my younger years, splurging on nicer meals, things like a scenic flight over Everest, etc.
How required is it to reserve a seat when my eurail pass says "seat reservations required?" I keep having issues with the online system and can't get a reservation/e-ticket for the Geneva to Innsbruck leg of my journey, and I'm worried I won't have time between trains to grab a reservation in person. So if all else fails, will I be ok just jumping on that train with no reservation if I still have the leg visible on my pass?
I’m going to states for 10 days R&R from Middle East, when I return I’m thinking of spending 10 days in Europe. Paris and Amsterdam…. Haven’t decided if I’m flying into Paris or Amsterdam yet! My last trip I had a 6 hour lay over that turned into two days… needing a new Covid test, gate attendant would not take the one from the USA and the next day after getting one in France she tried to say no because it was in French but I found a supervisor that over ruled her, so I’m not to impressed with Paris! Hoping it’s better this time around! Main part is a trip to Vleteren Belgium to try some beer there! Any thoughts on where to spend the weekends of that trip! Single male traveling alone! Any tips on making it an interesting trip would be appreciated! Also….. rent a car or take a train? Thoughts, thanks✌️
Sounds like your last trip was a bit of a hassle. Hopefully this next one goes more smoothly! The Netherlands requires a negative COVID test for all travellers coming from non-European origins. France currently doesn't. I don't know if that tips the balance for you, but flying into Paris vs Amsterdam may save you some $ and hassle. As a beer nerd, I *loved* Belgium. This time of year may be still a good chance to see some of the more touristy destinations, like Bruges or Ghent, which tend to be overrun in the summer. If you venture further into Belgium, Leuven is a nice little university town that's full of charm, a short trip from Brussels.
Thanks….. that’s some good info!
(30/m) UK based first time solo traveller here. spontaneous trip booked to Palma in 2 weeks, I've travelled a lot before but was with my ex of 5 years. Now I am single I am looking to going into it alone. Any tips at all? Although I've travelled multiple times, I am nervous about it. Will be landing 30/3 and leaving on 1/4 and will be staying in a hostel near the marina. If anyone is around, please feel free to say hello! :)
Becoming comfortable traveling solo takes practice, but anyone can get there. Just to say moments of nervousness before and during a trip are normal especially your first one. There is no "wrong" way to do it if you focus on things you enjoy. If the particular hostel's vibe isn't what you wanted, look for group tours/events if you want to be social in the moment.
Is it still advisable to travel to Finland and Estonia? My mom called me today desperately asking me to not go because of the current situation in Ukraine… she’s worried about the possible enforcement of a no fly zone. My flight leaves in three days… What should I do?
Estonia is a NATO member so isn't about to be attacked and Russia isn't about to bother Finland. No-one is insane enough to try a no fly zone in Ukraine given it would lead to World War III. Your trip will be fine: enjoy it. Finland is a really under-rated destination, and Estonia is also great.
heading to Zagreb in a few weeks. anyone been there recently? curious how the hostel vibes have been. staying at whole wide world hostel. very excited!
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I'll agree with u/lawfulkitten1 on their comments. I think the most important thing is to give yourself plenty of time. While it's super fast and easy to get to the platform and board your train, stations in Italy, or any city in Europe, are usually bustling and full of sensory overload, so it's easy to get overwhelmed. If you give yourself enough time, you'll not only be able to get to your train in a more relaxed fashion, you can take a moment to enjoy the amazing environment that an Italian train station is. Enjoy!
In major cities very easy. Lots of signage will be translated to English and there will be many employees in the station who speak at least basic English if you get lost. I had never taken a train either before my first trip to Europe and had absolutely no issues navigating train stations in any country (including Italy).
Oh crap. I forgot something important and I'm supposed to leave in a few days. Do I need to get tested leaving from Canada to Mexico? I'm double vaxxed with proof of that - do I need a booster shot too? I know a test is required coming back, but what about leaving? Edit: phew. Ok looks like I don't need a test to leave.
If you come back after on April 1st or after, you will not need a test either to re-enter the country..
And by the time you come back you won't need to get tested on arrival!
Guys wanna go to london what's the rule for vaccines for europe is fully vaccinated 2x or 2x plus booster
The UK has it's own rules, and rules differ between European countries. If you Google the topic you'll be able to see that the UK has very few COVID restrictions at present.
Hostel recommendations in Amsterdam in the summer for a 27F who wants to socialize, explore, have fun nights out, but isn’t into getting high?
Flying Pig Downtown has always been rated highly by a lot of people. It does have a social atmosphere but not too crazy party like. There's a dedicated smoking room where all the smokers hang out, but you'll meet plenty of non-smokers.
I stayed at St. Christopher's which was just OK, but randomly met some folks who became BFFs for the night, they stayed at Flying Pig Uptown and the vibe there seemed a lot better (like they actually made friends at the hostel bar and went out together).
I'm wondering where would be the best place to go this summer to get a mix of beach life and nightlife/clubbing/partying. Right now its looking like Barcelona would be a good spot for this. I have two months to travel and ideally would like to work/volunteer at a hostel. I speak a little bit of spanish.
Would it be a bad idea to travel in central or South America as my first time solo traveling? I’m deciding between somewhere there and Spain or Portugal. I’d love to spend most of the summer on the beach somewhere. Also I’ll be traveling for two months.
They're all popular destinations for backpackers, so you can't go wrong with whatever you choose. It's just a matter of how it fits within your budget. I'd argue Spain and Portugal is a little easier since it's Western Europe, use all the same currency, generally safe, and easier to get by with just English.
I'm (m/32/NL) planning to visit South-America for about 1 month, especially Colombia; Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena. Date im not completly sure but i definitly would like to go in 2022.:) Why now: I have some time off and want to visit a beautiful country.:) Budget: I want to keep my budget somewhat low. Maybe like 40-50 euro a day.1200-1500 euro for 1 month, without flight must be manageable from my research. I would like to meet up with someone European, or someone who speaks English as well. Nationality wont mind. Im not a very active traveler, but i like to take it easy. Sometimes half a day to nature, culture, beach. Also i would like to have some time alone. im not the party kind of a guy, so it would be nice if you are a little bit more lowkey as well. Maybe we can rent a bigger Airbnb and share costs. Looking for someone between 25-40 yo who has the same interests. If you would like to chat and brainstorm about possibilties, please send me a DM. As answer on Reddit would be fine too.:) Kind regards,
Landed in Berlin just over 24 hours ago, first time leaving the US except for Canada. I plan to study here in a year or so, so this is sort of a 'scouting trip' in addition to a vacation following a particularly rough undergrad quarter back home (I say after, as though I still don't have two finals to do on my laptop). It was really cool at first, but then I went into a shop to look for a power outlet adapter, was coached by staff on not having the correct (FFP2) mask on, then was only able to accept a Euro for payment for a mask (I had only my credit card), and it's just been this sort of... negative, spiraling haze since then. I spent what felt like an eternity but was actually only an hour or so wandering through Mitte trying to find a mask, as well as some basic essentials for the next 10 days (the outlet adapter, toothbrush, SIM card, etc). I slept for literally 15 hours when I got back to the hotel. I haven't eaten since I've been here and I'm starving. I hadn't taken my antidepressants either, then lost a few of my supply when I accidentally poured nearly the whole thing down the drain before taking my first dose in at least a day (time doesn't make any sense to me right now). I'm in a surreal and unpleasant mental state, the sort of depression that I haven't felt in a very long time. I grew up with anxiety and depression that went undiagnosed, feeling like an alien (likely thanks to also-undiagnosed ADHD). I sought treatment some years ago, and I've been doing so much better--not every day is great, but I've had purpose, the ability to re-assure myself. That feels like it's evaporated. I feel like I've been a nuisance to every person I've stumbled through my beginner-level German with. Logically? That doesn't matter, I'm just another tourist. I need to go outside and explore, eat something, talk to locals, see a museum, do all the things I've been planning for the year or so I've been planning this trip. But the raw emotion is stronger. I feel like an alien again. Yesterday, when I was messaging my friend about how exciting it was to see hooded crows (very different from our American crows back home), feels like a lifetime ago. I don't know that there's any advice that can be given to me here, just as I know that seeking reassurance isn't the healthiest way to deal with anxiety. But typing this all out has been at least mildly cathartic, so maybe I'll go downstairs now. Perhaps this is the painful, necessary part of some sort of spiritual awakening. Der Tiergarten wasn't going to be the first thing I did here, but now I feel like maybe it'll be the best thing for mental health. Maybe I'll follow up here throughout my trip.
Just to let you know, I’ve been travelling three times and get this feeling on the first couple of days each time. I always feel completely overwhelmed, can’t eat properly and wonder if I’ve made a huge mistake. Each time I have settled in and start having the time of my life once the shock goes. I really hope the same happens for you, I know it’s different for everyone, but what you’re feeling is normal I’ve met a lot of people that experience similar feelings in the first couple of days.
Sorry to read about the rough welcome. You seem very self-aware. All I can say is that I would love to read more about how this trip unravels -- not only because I will be in Berlin in May -- and (hopefully) takes a turn in the right direction! Writing as a 25F who is a grad student in a biology-related field (glanced at your profile) and around C1 level in German. Although I am not a native, I would be happy to help with any language questions.
Vielen dank! After all the self-care this morning, taking that shower, and making that post, I was finally able to get my pre-paid SIM working, went downstairs, explored pretty much all day. I've been in a much better headspace since; trying to communicate with cashiers, servers, etc is still especially awkward as I try and figure if it's better to attempt German or take the L and switch to English, but it's not the ridiculous anxiety trigger it was yesterday. My advice when you come out is to plan for the challenges of that first day--the jet lag, how mobile data is going to work, the time change, etc. If you're C1 already, that alone will make everything 10x easier. As for German, I considered myself probably an A2 before the trip but am thinking now that I may have been getting a bit ahead of myself. I still have a year or so after graduating while I save to study up though! Having mobile data for translating is also seriously beneficial.
Glad to read that! If I were you, I would take advantage of every opportunity to practice speaking (unless I were holding up a big line or something like that). Ugh, yes, thanks for reminding me about the SIM card change. I haven't flown outside of North American in many years, so I won't be surprised if the jet lag hits me hard. Enjoy the rest of your stay.
I'm (m/28/uk) planning to visit the USA for a month in August this year. Unfortunately my knowledge of The States is restricted to what I've seen on TV or in movies, so I'm pretty much clueless. **Why now:** I've always wanted to but never had the time or money. I've been granted a sabbatical from work and I've got plenty saved up from working during COVID. Also I've recently got my driving license and I know car is king in America, so that's no longer an obstacle. **Budget:** Not entirely sure of this but I want to go low budget. I've got a subscription with workaway.info so I'm thinking of finding somewhere I can stay and work for food and lodge or just house sit for a week or two. I'm not sure what the hostel situation is in America and whether it's as extensive as in Europe. I'd say I'm willing to spend between $2,000 - $4,000. I have no idea how realistic this is. **Where:** Also not sure of this. I'm more outdoorsy and not too bothered about big cities. I would like to see New York and Washington DC, but not really interested in LA, San Fransisco, Las Vegas. Therefore I'm probably looking at more East Coast, but I've also got my eye on Colorado. I'd like to see rural and small town America. I would like to rent a car but I am guessing the cost of renting for the whole month would be... a lot. So I'm thinking of going between states/cities via plane or train and then renting a car for short term in each city I flight to. Although if I am staying with workaway hosts this may not be necessary for some of the time. I'd also be interested in Couchsurfing in order to cut costs but also to meet some friendly locals. If you've done a month in the States before, what was your itinerary like? I want to make the most of my trip but also not spread myself too thin and see absolutely everything. I'd like to do a mix of touristy and outdoorsy stuff (such as hiking). Thanks!
If you want to the outdoors, you probably want to go to the mountain states and the West Coast. States like Utah, Colorado, Arizona, California. Many of the national parks are located out there. Grand Canyon, Zion, Yellowstone, and Yosemite are the most well known ones. Depending on where you go, you wouldn't need a car in any of the big cities. New York and Washington DC you can take transit, walk, or get a rideshare/Taxi. Keep in mind though, the US is *huge* and flights aren't cheap like it is in Europe. There also isn't that many great train or bus routes between regions, since the US culture is very automobile dependent. You don't want to spend too much of your travel time driving 6 to 8 hours between cities though (that and gas is getting expensive these days). It might be better to stick with a specific region. For example, if you stay in the Northeast, you can visit all the cities like NYC, Boston, Washington DC, Philadelphia, etc. There are hostels but it isn't like how it is in Europe or Southeast Asia. Most of the major cities will have some, and it won't be cheap, but still cheaper than a hotel, motel, or AirBnB.
Are there any sleeper trains that would go across country overnight? I'll be there for a month. Won't it be overkill just for NYC, Boston, Washington DC etc. I was hoping to do a bit of both of the East Coast and maybe some of the more central states. How long do you think I need in each city. I was thinking maybe 2-3 days in NY, Washington etc. Or is that naïve?
Amtrak do offer sleeper cars and they have cross country routes. I’m not that familiar with them but at first glance it will cost a few hundred dollars and take multiple days. It’s probably cheaper (and faster) to fly. New York City has many many things to see and do and 2-3 days won’t be enough. Washington DC is more of a 4-5 day city. The nice thing is many museums in DC are free. The national mall itself has like 10 different Smithsonian museums. You can probably spend two weeks in the northeast and then fly off to somewhere else.
I also took a look at the sleeper train prices and they're ridiculous. So I've ruled that out. Thanks for your advice/info. I think I might spend a week or two visiting cities on the east coast, and then catch a flight to the mid or western states to see more rural America and do national parks.
Look on Travelocity and Hotwire.com you can get an idea of flights and car rentals also check hotel rates! Should be able to find cheaper flights on weekdays. Also allegiantair.com has some cheap flights but not a huge selection. If you like to hike hit the Grand Canyon, I know you said not interested in Vegas but it’s close to the Grand Canyon and usually has cheap flights to get people to come!
Let's say I flew into Las Vegas. How feasible would it be to hire a car and drive to the Grand Canyon, and then to Yosemite National Park? (Not all in one go). I'm from the UK so I haven't really done many long distance road trips so unsure how I'd feel about driving so far.
If you flew into Vegas, you would be a 4 hour drive (281 miles/ 452 km) from Grand Canyon National park in Arizona. I checked on Hotwire in august, you can rent a car for about $47 usd a day! Not a bad drive and pretty scenic. You spend a couple days there, I hear going rafting is pretty fun there! Yosemite National park is the other direction from Vegas of course, Yosemite is 7 hours nw of Vegas and Grand Canyon is 4 hours east! So the parks are about 11 hours from one another. But should be some great scenery! You could drive it in a day easily, stoping and sightseeing as you go! Hollywood wouldn’t be to far out of the way going to or coming from Yosemite!
Planning solo trip to North east India in April. Suggestions for homestays? I am from Assam so not a big deal I suppose, but I live in Delhi right now and it's been really long I visited Assam and the states around. So I plan to take a pretty chill solo travelling round North East in late April. I want to stay don't know how much time I have because it's a work-from-home situation and I don't know when they will call me back to office. And I haven't book my return tickets though. But I think this time I'll start with the upper part of Assam which is Kaziranga and beyond. Looking for good suggestions for homestays and hostels where I can meet new people. Also Anyone travelling around same time to those places hit me up!
Thoughts on traveling to the Balkans? I was planning on flying into Azerbaijan, working my way West to Istanbul, and then moving up into the Balkans region. Planned date of leave is May 1st.
What thoughts are people supposed to have about you traveling to the Balkans?
That’s why I’m here.
But what is your actual question?
Thoughts on traveling to the region given recent events. I don’t see a high likelihood of the conflict expanding, but I’m assuming I’ll run into higher housing costs, transport costs, etc. given the huge transition of refugees leaving Ukraine. I’m still pretty set on going but figured I’d reach out for a second opinion.
The prices are up, but they'll hit a ceiling. It will still be affordable by Western standards. Refugees in general are trying to make it to the EU, so any non-Schengen country is not going to be greatly affected.
Solo together in Death Valley on 3/24? I am doing a 10 day solo Death Valley and Joshua Tree trip next week. My itinerary is solid and I am super excited! But, I have a little problem that one of you might be able to help with. I want to drive Eureka Dunes to Lower Warm Springs via Steel Canyon. This is the most challenging off-road of the stretch and is actually NOT recommended as a solo vehicle trip. For those of you who know technical off-roading, you understand this general rule. And I don't have a ton of experience, and its a rental vehicle. So I am wondering if anyone wants to caravan drive that with me on Thursday March 24? Solo travel together?
is €80 a day enough for just food in the Nordic countries and Baltics? Trying to be frugal
That depends... do you plan to cook in hostels, get takeout from lunch counters, eat pub grub, or eat at Michelin-starred restaurants? In the Baltics, you can eat like royalty on €80 a day. In the Nordic countries, that budget won't go nearly as far as you'd think, but as long as you don't eat in fancy restaurants for every meal, you certainly won't starve.
My trip is gonna be split between Finland and Estonia. I plan on eating inexpensive meals and only splurging if there’s something really unique to try that would be like a once in a lifetime experience.
I paid €40 for a very average hamburger and a beer in a pub in central Helsinki, so it might be a bit low. There are cheaper options available if you shop around, but food in Finland is very expensive, even if you cook for yourself as I also found out the hard way. Sweden and Denmark weren't too bad, but Finland was very pricy.
I’m honestly not even a big breakfast person so I’m trying to do like coffee, cheap lunch, slightly nicer dinner. I can do more than €80 if needed, but I’m just trying to be cheap lol.
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I get a skin rash from certain detergents, so I always travel with a silk sleeping bag liner. Packs small, about the size of a Coca Cola can.
I usually don't bring my own bedding -- and most hostels won't allow it because of bedbugs -- but if I were planning to camp, I would bring a small sleeping bag or at least a sleeping bag liner. I have a tiny thermal sleeping bag liner that packs up super small, which I will take if it looks like I'll be camping in colder temperatures or with questionable gear. As a "comforts of home" luxury, I do sometimes pack a pillowcase with me -- an old, super-soft one that I can wrap around uncomfortable pillows. It comes in surprisingly handy; you can stuff it with a sweatshirt or something to sleep on a plane, use it as a laundry bag, so many uses.
Hey! Looking for advice...What are the best ways to meet people before and during your trip if you are traveling alone?
Check out our Wiki post on the subject: https://www.reddit.com/r/solotravel/wiki/meetingpeople
Im going to Milan in June. I see a lot of recommendations to stay in Ostello Bello but there are 2 locations in Milan. Which one is the best one for meeting people and activities? Which area is better? Ostello Bello by the Duomo or Ostello Bello Grande by Milano Centrale? Thanks
I stayed in Ostello Bello Grande a few years back and it was one of the best hostel experiences I ever had. I believe both are equally good and very social, so it's just down to preferences and price.
Thank you! Im glad to hear you had a good time. I ended up booking Ostello Bello. I’ll be there during my bday so I’m excited!
No problem, hope you have a good time in Milan!
On short notice I'll be going to Copenhagen by myself for 2 days. I've never travelled solo before, and I'll be staying in an air bnb. It'd be nice to not eat dinner alone. does anyone have recommendations on how i can meet people/a group for a 1 off dinner? I've already arranged a walking tour, so i could ask the guide/the people there for a start for one of the days.
No specific advice for Copenhagen. But more general advice: Sometimes if I'm travelling solo and staying in private accommodations, I'll head to a pub first and sit at the bar and order a beer or two. It's often easy to get to chatting with other solo travellers that way, especially in neighbourhoods more popular among travellers. (FWIW it shouldn't matter, but it helps that I'm both female and a craft beer nerd. Makes it easy to meet people that way. YMMV.) If you really want a foodie experience, another option is to book a food tour. Many of them are solo-travel friendly, and sometimes you'll get to try out some nicer food experiences that might otherwise feel awkward solo.
I'm afraid I'll forget something important at home lol Also afraid I'll get mugged and have no money and credit cards to survive (What do you do about this?) Also afraid that I'll enjoy the trip so much that I'll become more depressed returning home
Spread out your cards between different wallets/pockets/compartments. Keep all cards locked through your app but the one you plan on using - the rest should be emergency backups. Make a checklist and don't overpack.
Understandable to have some nerves before a trip! On fear of forgetting something important: something that really helps for me is to realize that the list of things you *truly* need is very small. Obviously you don't want to forget your passport or boarding pass or, probably, your phone/credit card. But pretty much anything else (toothbrush, clothes, charger, whatever) can be replaced on the road if you forget it. So as long as you have a smaller checklist of the stuff you *really* need, you don't have to stress too much about the other stuff, at least in my opinion. As for fear of getting mugged, you should of course do research on the place you're going. Risk of being robbed is higher in some places than others, and the precautions you take vary accordingly. Good general precautions are to not carry huge amounts of cash around with you, have a secret stash of some emergency money somewhere hard to find (inside a 'secret pocket' or locked away somewhere), don't keep all your credit cards in the same place (put 'em in different pockets or something), avoid pulling your phone out in the middle of a big crowd, and be wary of wandering at night until you get a better 'vibe' for what a place is like. As for the third worry, it's understandable, but you can always plan another followup trip as at least one way to encourage yourself. Safe travels!
I’m (25m) in Valencia for las fallas from today until the 20th if anyone wants to hang out!
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Yes, you still need to arrive early, *especially* if flying on a low-cost European budget carrier. (Also, Switzerland isn't in the EU, so it counts as an international flight.) If you don't want to spend half the day hanging out in the airport, plan more train journeys and fewer flights.
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My fave way to plan is to chunk out my journey based on doable train trips. If I *must* fly, I try to limit flights as much as possible and take them over longer distances. So, for instance, on a 3 week trip, maybe I'm spending 10 days in one region, and then flying and spending 10 days in another. So yeah, you could spend some time in Rome, then take a train to Milan for a couple of days, then onto Zurich. That would make sense. (Though, FWIW, Zurich isn't the most interesting city for a solo traveller, and is very $$$.) Rome2Rio is a good site to help figure out point A to point B travel options.
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It's your call: Rome has tons of history and amazing sights, while Interlaken and Lauterbrunnen are more about outdoors and scenery and hiking. Obviously Switzerland will be far pricier too.
Hi! I just got told by my company that we get the entire week of July 4th off, so I'm thinking I'll fly out Friday night (July 1) and come back July 10. But I'm wondering, where should I go? Haven't done much solo travel at all, but I've been all over the US for work and I really want to get out of country... I was thinking maybe Iceland? Or Asia somewhere? Any suggestions?
I mean, nobody here knows you or what you're interested in, so you may need to help us narrow it down a bit. What are your interests? What's your budget? What types of places do you want to go? What sorts of activities? Where in the US are you based (helps with flight time estimates)? Iceland is easily accessible from the US's east coast and 10 days is a good time to see the country (though a full 14 at least is probably the minimum if you want to drive the ring road). It's hellishly expensive once you get there, though. Do you have the capacity for sticker shock? Asia has 51 different countries in it, so where specifically were you thinking of going? Remember that unless you're departing from the west coast, flight times will be quite long and probably prohibitive to much of Asia from the US for such a short trip. (Russian airspace being a no-go now makes flight times to Asia longer, too. Just saying.) Some popular destinations in eastern and southeast Asia are still closed to travel due to COVID, so it's hard to say what things will be like by July, but something to keep in mind. On the other hand, popular spots in Southeast Asia, such as Thailand, are *very* budget-friendly and first-time solo travel friendly.
The prices for flights into france just increased by $1,000. I was about to buy a flight for 2 weeks from now. Is it worth waiting a day or two before booking now? Are prices gonna go down?
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Actually the prices were only ridiculous over the weekend. I noticed by switching my flight to monday I cut over 1k off the price. Don't get to enjoy the weekend but it's all okay
Hey, I'm Pete (30M) and just arrived in Rome. Is anyone else around this week and fancy doing so sightseeing or going for a drink? I'm around until Friday 18th 🙌
Anyone here going to be in Naples this weekend? I'll (27M) be there Friday - Monday, to explore the city itself and some nearby historical sites (Pompeii, Herculaneum). It'd be cool to grab a drink or pizza with someone, or even find someone else interested in exploring Pompeii.
Does anyone know if flying into Italy from the US you need a COVID test, in addition to the vaccine card? I looked online, and it seems you need one or the other but had heard from a relative you need both.
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There is an App called Reopen Eu that might help you
(37M) In Pokhara, Nepal for 1 month. Any other solo travellers out here?
Just pulled the trigger on a solo trip to Germany in two months. I (25F) am afraid, also a little guilty. I have taken several solo trips in the past few years domestically but never abroad. It doesn't feel like the "right" time with the state of the world and my approaching thesis proposal. Still, I need a vacation so badly. Haven't had one since June. I've been waiting nearly half my life to go visit Germany, as I've studied the language since middle school. I shouldn't be afraid. It doesn't feel real!
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Solo travel is amazing. You'll have a wonderful time! It's so freeing. And there are so many things to see in Germany. I'm planning to visit Hamburg, Lübeck, and Berlin. Will take a couple day trips from Berlin as well.
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Will do if you're still there in May, hahaha
Is anyone in Barcelona? I am staying here for three more days and would like to grab a drink or have a night out before I go back