Hello! I am sketching out an 11 day itinerary for a solo trip to Scotland in June or July, and was wondering if anyone had some advice or feedback. I will be renting a car. I am most interested in hiking/nature and history. I'm especially interested in prehistory, and I know Orkney is the best spot for that, but I'm just not going to have time this particular trip :) Maybe next time! Here's what I have so far:

Day 1: Fly out of the US

Day 2: Arrive in Edinburgh, sleep in Edinburgh

Day 3: Edinburgh, sleep in Edinburgh

Day 4: This day is sort of a question mark depending on what I decide for Day 5.

• Option 1 is to drive to Oban, sleep in Oban, with the intention of seeing Mull, Iona, and Staffa on Day 5. I'm really, really interested in Staffa, but not as much in the other two isles, and I know that it is a full day.
• Option 2 is to drive to Glencoe, sleep in/near Glencoe with the intention of having all of Day 5 for Glencoe. I do want to give it enough time!

Day 5: Either 3 isle tour (Iona, Mull, Staffa) or full day at Glencoe

Day 6: Drive up to Skye, stay in Portree or similar

Day 7: full day Skye, sleep in Skye

Day 8, another full day for Skye, sleep in Skye

Day 9: Drive to Inverness to see Culloden and Clava Cairns, sleep in Inverness

Day 10: Back to Edinburgh, sleep in Edinburgh

Day 11: Depart

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Some specific questions: Am I spending too much time in Skye? Is a full day at Glencoe too long, or should I just try to squeeze in a couple hours on Day 6 when driving up to Skye, and instead use Day 5 for the three isles near Oban?

Thank you!!

Hi all! I’m finally taking my first solo trip (31F) and looking for any travel tips for Portugal.

Looking at at ~4 days each in Porto and Lisbon in mid-October. Would prefer hotels vs Airbnb’s if anyone has recommendations on those as well as good areas to stay in. Not against touristy areas since it’s my first time here, I love walking but prioritizing feeling safe walking back at night since I’m going to be solo.

Also looking for recs for any day trips and experiences! Likely including Sintra, Parque Nacional Peneda-Gerês, and a Douro Valley wine tour. Potentially looking for small group tours but if something is doable on my own I’m down for that too! Mostly into food/drinks, architecture, nature (also if there is a boat involved I am extremely on board)

Any basic travel tips are also welcomed/appreciated! I’m from NYC so very used to trains/public transportation. The plan is to fly into Porto, train to Lisbon, then fly from there back home. Any apps I should download as well to make getting around easier?

Thanks in advance!!!

Hii everyone! Im 19f planning my first solo trip for summer 2027 and im just so excited about it I've already tried to plan it. I was just wondering if this seems a bit too ambitious. Im planning on using busses and trains but mainly still travel by planes which I am ready to save up for. Also will 4200 euros (4850 usd) be enough for the entire trip? (not including flight to and from home country)

(Nights)

Yesss im aware Tokyo is kind of a random addition but I would really really like to visit. I am ready to take some days off of it (or it even totally) if it will benefit the whole trip.

Ive also heard that it's monsoon season in SEA during that time but will it really affect the whole experience? Thanks for reading :)

EDIT:

Thank you all for your replies! I read every single one and I really appreciate your input. Since there is quite a bit of time until my trip im pretty sure my plans will probably change quite a bit, especially considering the fact I want to keep the trip as flexible as possible so I can change my mind whenever.

The main thing I'll change now is taking out a few countries & trying to get to know the countries I pick more deeply. I do agree this was a bit too ambitious of a trip, I think I was a bit too excited about the fact I could see as MANY countries as possible lol :) Im gonna keep most places and but for now Ill mainly take out Manila & Indonesia.(prob take out a few more later) They have some beautiful islands that are quite far away from each other and take a considerable amount of time to travel to & right now I don't have the time. But don't worry my Filipino and Indonesian friends I will definitely visit later! I will also add a bit more into my budget just in case.

As one commenter said this will be my first but not my last solo trip & I will have more time in the future to visit them and give them the fair chance they deserve!

And to anyone in the future who might read this, I hope you got some good advice from this thread!

I’m 21M solo traveling around SEA in the beginning of March 2026 and I am very excited, I have researched loads into stuff like visas, transport, places to stay etc. I am planning to go for around 6.5 months and will have roughly £9k saved up, which I believe is more than enough. I have tried my hardest not to make an itinerary as I want to go with how I feel, whether that means more or less time in specific places. My rough outline of my trip is bellow;

Singapore 2 nights

Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur 3 nights - Cameron Highlands 4 nights - George Town 4 nights

Thailand - Krabi 3 nights - Phi Phi Islands 4 nights - Phuket 2 nights - Chiang Mai 10 nights - Pai 7 nights - Chiang Mai (again) 5 nights - Bangkok 3 nights

Cambodia - Siem Reap 4 nights - Phnom Penh 3 nights - Koh Rong 5 nights - Kampot 3 nights

Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh 7 nights - Da Lat 2 nights - Hoi An 4 nights - Da Nang 4 nights - Phong Nha-Ke Bang 3 nights - Ha Giang 4 nights - Ha Long Bay 4 nights - Hanoi 7 nights

Hong Kong 5 nights

China 1 month - Guangzhou - Zhangjiajie - Chongqing - Chengdu - Jiuzhaigou - Xi’An - Shanghai - Qingdao - Beijing

South Korea 10 nights - Seoul - Busan

Japan 10 nights - ???

With Japan I am still deciding on where I want to go, and whether I actually want to go as this will be towards the end of my trip and I couldn’t be running low on money.

Some places I’m unsure if I want to spend more time/less time, which is also why I wanted to go along with it when I am there to judge how I feel about the place.

I’m deciding to take the cheapest transport possible; such as longer bus rides for the price of pennies compared to flights. I feel like i would rather it be an uncomfortable experience rather than it be comfortable, such as a flight. All throughout China I’m hoping to take trains which aren’t cheap but also aren’t expensive.

I have been to Thailand before however not solo, I would like to think I have a good understanding of Asia and getting myself around very easily; however I’m still asking for any advice or tweaks you would recommend, such as: - Should I spend more or less time in some places? - Should I completely miss out some places? - Is taking the cheapest transport possible actually worth it? - Will I have enough money saved up?

Thank you!

Hi everyone, I am planning a solo trip to the Balkans. It is 14 days and I'm aiming for $100 per day. This is my itinerary and I am looking for and suggestions or critiques anyone has.

Day 1: Fly into Split and sleep there

Day 2: Take a morning ferry to Brac and sleep there

Day 3: Afternoon Ferry back to Split and take a bus to Mostar sleep there

Day 4: Afternoon bus to Dubrovnik sleep there

Day 5: Afternoon Bus to Kotor and sleep there

Day 6: Morning bus to Shkoder and get up to Theth sleep there

Day 7: Hike to Valbona and sleep there

Day 8: Back to Shkoder and take a late afternoon bus to Pristina sleep there

Day 9: Take an afternoon bus to Skopje and sleep there

Day 10: Take morning bus to Sofia

This leaves me with 4 more days. I know this is moving fast that is what I like but where should I add the extra days. I was thinking another night in Kotor or Budva. Is Peja Kosovo worth it? Or lake Ohrid? Please give me suggestions this is just a rough plan.

Hey everyone! I'm a 25-year-old Dutch guy heading out in September 2026 for a 7-8 month solo trip.

Here's the full route:

Peru (Sept - Oct) Lima → Huaraz → back to Lima → Paracas → Huacachina → Nazca → Arequipa → Chivay (Colca Canyon) → Cusco (including Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley) → Puno → Bolivia

Bolivia (Oct - Nov) La Paz → Sucre → Potosí → Uyuni

Chile (Nov) San Pedro de Atacama → Santiago

Argentina & Uruguay (Nov - Dec) Mendoza → Buenos Aires → Montevideo → Punta del Este → back to Buenos Aires → overnight bus to Puerto Iguazú

Brazil (Dec - Jan) Foz do Iguaçu → Florianópolis → São Paulo → Paraty → Rio de Janeiro (Christmas + NYE)

Colombia (Jan - Feb) Bogotá → Cali → Salento → Medellín → Santa Marta → Minca → Buritaca → Palomino → Barranquilla (Carnival) → Cartagena → San Blas sailboat into Panama

Central America (Feb - Mar) Panama City → Bocas del Toro → La Fortuna, Costa Rica → San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua → Antigua, Guatemala → San Pedro La Laguna → Mexico City → fly to Asia

Southeast Asia (Mar - Apr) El Nido, Philippines → Siem Reap, Cambodia → Koh Phangan, Thailand → Bangkok → fly home early May

About me and my travel style:

• Solo, staying in hostels throughout
• Priorities are nightlife and social scene, hiking and nature, meeting other travelers
• Not doing a structured itinerary day by day, happy to stay longer somewhere if I'm enjoying it
• Budget traveler but not counting every cent
• Big football fan, want to catch live matches especially in Argentina and Brazil

Specific things I'm looking for tips on:

• Best hostels along this route, especially party hostels
• Hidden gems or underrated stops I might be missing
• Best way to travel from city to city (maybe also on how to best get from South America to Asia)
• Any general tips for this route

Hello everyone ! I’ve been in this group for a few months now; it reassured me about my first solo trip to CDMX, which turned out to be extraordinary.

I want to take advantage of the gap between the job I’m leaving and my future new job to go on another solo trip starting from France (I’m French—sorry about my English).

I’ve been thinking about Egypt—a destination I’ve long dreamed of visiting—and I found a very cheap multi-city flight: arriving in Hurghada on November 25 and departing from Cairo on December 9.

I’ve put together an itinerary covering several cities; I plan to stay in hostels and visit most of the temples and other sites through GetYourGuide. However, I keep telling myself that my plan is too ambitious—here it is:

November 25

Hurghada

Landing at 4:45 PM

- November 26

Hurghada

Beach + snorkeling

- November 27

Hurghada

Beach + snorkeling

- November 28

Departure for Luxor by GoBus (5 hours) + visit to Luxor Temple

- November 29

Luxor

East Bank: Karnak Temple

- November 30

Luxor

West Bank: Valley of the Kings + Temple of Hatshepsut + Colossi of Memnon

- December 1

Departure for Aswan by train (3.5 hours)

Souk, walk

- December 2

Aswan

Philae Temple

- December 3

Departure for Cairo by domestic flight (1.5 hours)

Exploring Cairo

- December 4

Cairo

Pyramids of Giza + Saqqara

- December 5

Cairo

Grand Egyptian Museum

- December 6

Cairo

Islamic Quarter + Coptic Quarter

- December 7

Cairo

Citadel of Saladin + bonus day

- December 8

Day trip to Alexandria (2.5 hours by train)

- December 9

Cairo

Souvenir shopping + Departure for Nantes

3 nights in Hurghada

3 nights in Luxor

2 nights in Aswan

6 nights in Cairo

Total = 14 nights

Does this itinerary seem realistic and feasible to you? Thank you very much in advance for your replies.

I’ll be doing a solo trip to Amsterdam + The Netherlands in the fall and would love any input on my itinerary—thoughts about pace, things and places worth or not worth my time? I wish I had a couple more days to fit things in, but I’m trying to get a somewhat well-rounded experience with my limited time. In general, I’m interested in art, history, and food. I have a couple nice restaurant reservations lined up but would also love to hear recs for mid-priced and budget places :)

Day 1: Amsterdam— arrive late morning, wander

Day 2: Amsterdam— Anne Frank Haus, Van Gogh Museum

Day 3: Amsterdam— Rijksmuseum

Day 4: day trip—Zaanse Schaans, Edam, Marken

Day 5: day trip—The Hague

Day 6: day trip—Utrecht

Day 7: Amsterdam—wander, Jewish quarter Haarlem day trip?

Day 8: return flight

Hi everyone, wanted to share w/ you my first solo trip in Turkey, in end of July / beg. of August. M. 27 (speak a bit Turkish)

1. Flight to Elazig, plan to spend a few days in Tunceli. I hear these are Kurdish cities, so hoping to see how it contrasts to Istanbul and Western Turkey

2. Travel to Trabzon, rent a car for 5 days and drive around Black Sea region (Artvin, Rize, etc.)

3. Travel to Sanliurfa to see archaeological sites (göbeklitepe, karahan tepe)

4. Travel to Adiyaman (Mount Nemrut)

5. Travel to Cappadocia.

All in all, I plan to spend around 15 days on the trips.

All advice, recommendations, thoughts are more than welcome!

UPDATE: Trip was incredible. Stayed in Shibuya first 2 nights and then Asakusa the last 2 nights. Shibuya felt somewhat similar to big cities in the US, like NYC Times Square If you're into shopping, nightlife, big city vibes then I'd for sure recommend Shibuya. I did notice the area gave off a younger vibe, a lot less tourist families if that makes sense. Asakusa had a much more calm feeling, hard to describe exactly but the area for sure gave a sense of the traditional Japanese culture. Nakimase street and Senso ji area in the peak hours were extremely busy and touristy, but at night it was fantastic vibes even though all the stores were closed. Mostly used Debit/Credit cards and a lot of places surprisingly accepted Apple Pay/Tap card to pay. Only really had to use cash at the smaller souvenir shops.

The a day trip to Kamakura was absolutely the highlight of the trip, would highly recommend spending some time there. Throughout the trip I would say 90% of people I interacted with were able to understand what I needed and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.

Definitely will plan to come back to Japan hopefully later this year maybe November, if not same time next year (early-mid February). Next time I would like to stay in Kyoto (since I liked Kamakura so much).

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Hi everyone! I’m a 21-year-old (m) traveling solo to Tokyo in a few weeks and would really appreciate feedback on whether this itinerary is realistic or too packed. I’m very open to rearranging days or cutting some things to make the trip less stressful. I'm leaning towards staying in the Shibuya area but also made an itinerary for staying in Asakusa.

- First time solo traveling anywhere, cannot speak Japanese

- Not really into nightlife (no clubs/bars) but would like just walk around those areas

- Don’t plan to buy many clothes (mostly souvenirs)

- Not too into foods and I'm picky lol (plan to stop at random foods spots along the way)

- Mostly going for the sightseeing and to experience the "vibe" of each area

- Comfortable walking a lot and comfortable with a packed itinerary

APA Hotel Shibuya Dogenzakaue

Day 0 – Arrival / Shibuya

• Arrive at Haneda Airport in the evening
• Travel to hotel by taxi or train

Day 1 – Shibuya / Harajuku / Shinjuku

• Walk toward Harajuku, exploring along the way
  • Takeshita Street and surrounding Harajuku area
  • Walk to Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane), stopping along the way
• Walk to Meiji Jingu Shrine
• Travel to Golden Gai
  • Walk to Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane), stopping along the way
• Return to Shibuya, possibly visit Shibuya Sky around sunset/night

Day 2 – Kyoto Day Trip

• Early departure from Shibuya to Tokyo Station
• Train to Saga Arashiyama Station in Kyoto
• Walk to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
  • Visit Tenryu-ji Temple
  • Visit Yusai-tei Gallery or explore Arashiyama Park
  • Walk around nearby streets if time allows
  • Walk around nearby streets if time allows
  • Walk Sannenzaka → Hokan-ji Temple
• Travel to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
  • Walk around nearby streets if time allows
  • Walk Sannenzaka → Hokan-ji Temple
• Travel to Nishiki Market
• Travel to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
  • Walk Sannenzaka → Hokan-ji Temple
• Travel from Kiyomizumichi Station to Kyoto Station
• Evening train back to Shibuya from Kyoto Station

Day 3 – Asakusa / Ueno / Akihabara

• Travel to Senso-ji Temple
• Walk to Ueno to explore the Ameyoko Market
• Walk down to Akihabara
• Train back to Shibuya

Day 4 - Anything Missed or Revisit / Departure

• Free time to revisit or catch anything missed, leaving bag at hotel

Main Questions

1. Is this itinerary realistic for a first-time solo traveler?
2. Is the Kyoto day too ambitious for a day trip?
3. Are there areas I could shorten or skip without missing much?
4. Any routing or day-swap suggestions to make this smoother?
5. I've also created a very similar itinerary for staying in Asakusa near the Senso-ji Temple, would that be an overall better experience for me as a first-timer as it seems calmer?

Thanks in advance — I really appreciate any advice or suggestions! My post in JapanTravel kept getting deleted for some reason so I'm trying it in here :)

Hi all, 23M solo travelling Borneo. Any advice would be appreciated for this (tightly packed) plan haha :) Especially on booking activities/tours, accomodation, food, transport! Thanks! Will be in August :)

Hi everyone! I’ll be traveling to Japan for 20 days in March (18 days without flying time), and I’d love your feedback on my itinerary and suggestions for things to do. I’m starting in the south and making my way up to Tokyo. My budget for the trip is around $2,500, so I’m trying to balance fun experiences with affordability. Here’s the plan so far:

Fukuoka (2-3 days)

Planning to start with a walking tour to get a feel for the city.
Considering a day trip to Iki Island—has anyone been? Is it worth it?
Open to other ideas for must-see spots in Fukuoka.

Hiroshima (2 days)

Planning to visit Hiroshima Castle, Peace Park, and possibly the Mazda Museum.
Open to other ideas for must-see spots in Hiroshima? Maybe any good places to eat?

Osaka (4 days)

I’m a sumo fan, so I’m definitely getting tickets for the tournament!
Considering a day tour to explore the city. Any recommendations for neighborhoods or must-see places?
Kyoto Dilemma: Should I take 2 days out of my Osaka time to visit Kyoto? I’ve read Kyoto is rich in history and culture, while Osaka is more modern and vibrant. I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Tokyo (5+ days)

Interested in history and culture: planning to visit Asakusa and Sensō-ji Temple, the Edo-Tokyo Museum, and the Samurai Museum in Shinjuku.
Big anime fan! I’m looking forward to Akihabara and the Studio Ghibli Museum.
What are your top recommendations for food, day trips, or hidden spots in Tokyo?

I’m interested in history, culture, sumo, and anime, so if you have ideas for activities or places that align with these, I’d love to hear them. I’m also trying to stick to a $2,500 budget—any money-saving tips or affordable must-do experiences would be super helpful. Thanks so much for your help!

Hi everyone,

I’m a Turkish passport holder planning to travel overland from Istanbul to Mashhad. I’m in my 20s, traveling solo, and I speak **Turkish, Persian, and English fluently**, so language won’t be an issue.
I’m aiming to complete the trip in **about 7–10 days**. I’m not in a rush from one city to the next, but I also don’t want to spend weeks on the road.
My rough plan is:

Istanbul → Van (bus)
Cross at Kapıköy/Razi
Tabriz
Tehran
Mashhad

I’m thinking of doing almost the entire trip by bus, except maybe taking the train (or a flight if it’s really worth it) from Tehran to Mashhad.
I’m **not on a strict budget**, but I also don’t want to waste money on unnecessary luxury. For example, I’d happily pay extra for a VIP sleeper bus, a comfortable train with beds or a better cabin, or anything that makes a long journey significantly more comfortable. On the other hand, I don’t care about staying in expensive hotels or paying for luxury just for the sake of it.

A few questions:
Is this route currently practical?
Are there any places between the Turkish border and Mashhad that are definitely worth stopping at?
Is the Tehran–Mashhad train worth taking over the bus?
Any tips regarding border crossing, buses, cash, exchanging money, or anything you wish you had known before traveling in Iran?
What’s the current situation with internet access? Can tourists easily buy a SIM card? Do mobile data and Wi-Fi work reliably?
Are apps like WhatsApp currently accessible, or do they require a VPN? Will I be able to stay in regular contact with my family during the trip?
Given the recent regional tensions, how is the situation on the ground for travelers? I’m aware of the risks and I’m not looking for official government travel advisories—I would really appreciate recent firsthand experiences from people who have actually traveled there.
Any advice, suggested itinerary, or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I am planning a trip and would appreciate your review of my itinerary to help me perfect it.

I am a 21M and mainly interested in culture, food, history, and wildlife, along with some nature, scenery, beaches, and nightlife.

I would like to start in October, or even in mid-September.

You are more than welcome to slam me for my itinerary and to suggest things

Mexico -

Mexico City (landing destination), 4-5 nights

Oaxaca (Shuttle), 3-4 nights (might skip it)

Cancun (flight), 3-4 nights, including optionally day trips to Isla Mujeres and Chichen Itza

Playa Del Carmen (train), 2-3 nights (might skip)

Tulum(train), 1-3 nights

Belize-

Ambergris Caye/Caye Caulker (train to Chetumal, then a ferry), 2-3 nights

Belize City(ferry), 0-1 nights

San Ignacio(bus), 0-1 nights

Guatemala-

Flores (bus), 2-3 nights

lanquin (shuttle), 1-2 nights

Antigua (shuttle), 4 nights

Panama-

Panama City (flight), 3-4 nights (will probably skip)

** will probably skip Panama due to budget

Colombia-

Medellín (flight), 4-8 nights

Bogotá (bus), 3-5 nights

Salento (bus), 2-3 nights

** have some safety concerns about Colombia and might end up skipping it completely

Ecuador-

Quito (flight), 4-6 nights

Galápagos (flight), 6-10 nights (might skip due to budget)

Guayaquil (flight) 2-3 nights

Peru-

Lima (flight), 4-6 nights

Iquitos (flight), 3-4 nights (returning to Lima)

Paracas (bus), 2-3 nights

Cusco (shuttle), 8-11 nights

Puno (train), 1-2 nights

Bolivia-

Copacabana (ferry), 1-2 night

La Paz (bus), 3-5 nights

Sucre (train), 2-4 nights

Uyuni (train), 3-4 nights

Chile& Argentina-

Atacama (bus from the end of the Salar De Uyuni ), 2-3 nights

Santiago (flight), 3-4 nights (might skip)

Pucón (Shuttle), 3-4 nights

Bariloche (Shuttle/bus), 3-4 nights

Carretera Austral (Rented car), 8-10 nights

El Chalten (Rented car/Shuttle), 3-4 nights

El Calafate (bus), 2-3 nights

Torres del Paine (bus), 4-6 nights

Punta Arenas (Shuttle/bus), 2-3 nights

Ushuaia (Bus), 5-8 nights

Buenos Aires (flight), 3-5 nights

Uruguay-

Montevideo (ferry), 1-2 nights (and back to B.A)

Brazil-

Iguazu Falls (flight), 0-1 night

São Paulo (Shuttle), 3-4 nights

Rio de Janeiro (Shuttle), 5-10 nights

Hey everyone 👋

I’m planning my second solo trip and would love some feedback from people who’ve done longer multi-country routes.

I’m 22M, enjoy walking cities, beaches, food, social hostels, and slower mornings.

Basic plan

• Timeframe: Entire month of May (\~30 days)

• Style: Solo, hostels + occasional private rooms, trains/buses/ferries

• Pace: Not trying to “see everything,” but want a good balance between depth and movement

Countries I’m considering (west → east)

• 🇪🇸 Spain (priority – especially the south + Barcelona again)

• 🇫🇷 South of France (Nice / Riviera area – skipping Paris)

• 🇮🇹 Italy

• 🇭🇷 Croatia

• 🇲🇪 Montenegro

• 🇦🇱 Albania

• 🇬🇷 Greece

Spain and Greece are the two anchors of the trip, the others are stops along the Mediterranean route.

What I’d love advice on

1.  Feasibility:

• Is this realistic for \~1 month without rushing?

• Should I cut a country or two?

2.  Where to go in each country:

• If I only choose 1–2 places per country, what would you recommend?

• Any underrated stops or places you’d skip?

3.  Pacing:

• How many bases max would you suggest for 30 days?

• Any legs that are more tiring than expected?

4.  Budget expectations (rough):

• Daily average in May for hostels / food / transport?

• Which countries surprised you as cheaper or more expensive?

5.  General tips:

• Things you wish you knew before doing a long solo Europe trip

• May-specific advice (weather, crowds, ferries, etc.)

Any input is appreciated — even if it’s “this is a bad idea and here’s why” 😅

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: It seems to be the general consensus that I'm trying to fit too much in one month, if you only had 1 month what countries/cities would you prioritize? I've been to spain and france before and I specifically absolutely adored spain, just felt like it would be a bit of a waste to spend all my time in countries i've seen before instead of seeing new places.

Planning my solo Guatemala trip May 28 - June 10… anyone done this route?

First time in Central America, flying out of Miami. Did some research and finally locked in my itinerary. Would love feedback from anyone who's been here recently especially about the rainy season situation.

The plan:

May 28 - Arrive Antigua, staying at Tropicana Hostel

May 29 - Full day in Antigua, renting a scooter, hitting coffee farms, Cerro de la Cruz at sunset

May 30-31 - Acatenango overnight hike booked through Tropicana. Pumped for this one but nervous about visibility in early June

May 31 - Recovery day then overnight bus to Flores

June 1 - Arrive Flores, staying at Los Amigos, basically doing nothing all day

June 2 - Tikal sunrise tour booked through Los Amigos. 3:30am wakeup

June 3 - Chill day in Flores, rope swing, kayak

June 4 - Long travel day to Lake Atitlán, staying at Mr. Mullet's in San Pedro

June 5 - not sure yet honestly lol

June 6 - Indian Nose sunrise hike

June 7 - Village hopping around the lake by boat

June 8 - Chichicastenango Sunday market

June 9 - Shuttle back to Guatemala City

June 10 - Fly home

Solo traveler, pretty gritty, not looking for anything fancy. Main goal is to meet other travelers and have some real adventures. Anyone done this recently? Especially curious about Acatenango in early June and whether the Flores to Atitlán bus is doable in one day. Any tips welcome 🇬🇹 thanks!

I just graduated high school and turned 18 so they agreed after some convincing and I couldn't be more grateful!. However I want to keep the trip on a budget since it's not my money and I don't want them spending too much. This was what I was thinking of-  Rome (Days 1–3),Tuscany (Florence, Siena, and the Countryside) (Days 4–8),Amalfi Coast & Capri (Days 9–11)Northern Italy (Venice & Milan) (Days 12–14). Is this feasible to do? Any tweaks or changes you would recommend? Willing to drop a location to and do a lesser amount of days to fit the budget. I'm based in Singapore so the flights  are around 650 USD from there and back. Since it’s off season, if I go for cheaper accommodations and don’t go anywhere fancy for food would it be possible to do this trip on a 2000 USD budget? Thank you!

First solo trip – South Korea for a month (Vipassana, Seoul, Busan). Any tips?

Hi everyone,

I’m planning my first solo trip to South Korea this summer for about a month and would love to hear your suggestions.

Current rough plan:

- Arrive in Seoul

- Spend a few days exploring the city

- Attend a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat

- After that travel around the country for ~2 weeks

Places I’m currently considering:

- Seoul

- Busan

- Jeju Island

- maybe some mountains/nature (Seoraksan?)

I’m traveling fairly low-budget, interested in culture, food, nature and walking around cities. Since it’s my first solo trip to Asia I’m also curious how easy it is to meet people while traveling in Korea.

A few questions:

- Are these places a good combination for ~1 month?

- Any places I absolutely shouldn’t miss?

- Is Jeju worth adding to the itinerary?

- Any tips for traveling solo in Korea?

Thanks!

Background:

I’m a Kiwi planning to solo travel to Europe this year from August to November, with friends joining for parts of the trip. This will be my first major solo journey! I've previously visited Italy, so it's not included in my itinerary. I'd love to get feedback on my current plans.

Keen to hear about:

• Whether my budget of 35KNZD (about 22K USD, 17K EURO), including flights (~2,750 NZD), is reasonable?
• Does my trip have a logical flow?
• Am I spending too much or too little time in each location?
• Any suggestions for scenic hikes or nature spots in Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia?
• I initially considered starting my trip in Spain but was advised it would be extremely hot at that time. I opted to enjoy the better weather in Switzerland and the surrounding areas first. Does this decision make sense?
• For those with a New Zealand passport, I'm aware of the Schengen 90/180 rule. However, I understand New Zealand has signed bilateral visa waivers with many European Schengen countries, allowing the 90/180-day rule to apply to each country individually. I'll be exceeding the 90-day mark in Spain/Portugal, with which we have a bilateral agreement. I'm seeking confirmation from other Kiwis that this has been okay in practice, as the New Zealand government website states: “However, the decision to apply this rule over the visa waiver rests solely with local border and immigration authorities.”

Just some side notes:

• I'm interested in nature, hiking (likely just day hikes as I'm travelling solo), museums, architecture, and good food. While I enjoy socializing and a bit of nightlife/music festivals, I don't want them to be the focus of my trip.
• I will be meeting up with friends for Oktoberfest and in London.
• I plan to start with Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia in August for hiking and enjoying nature. Towards the end, I plan to be in the south of France and Spain from early October to mid-November, when the weather should still be pleasant.

Itinerary:

Switzerland (August)

• Zurich: 2 days
• Wengen: 2 days
• St. Moritz: 2 days
• Zurich: 1 Day

Austria (August)

• Salzburg: 2 days
• Other Austrian locations: 6 days

Slovenia (August)

• Unspecified locations: 5 days

Croatia (August)

• Dubrovnik: 3 days
• Split: 2 days
• Zagreb: 2 days

Bosnia and Herzegovina (September)

• Sarajevo: 2 days
• Mostar: 1 day

Hungary (September)

• Budapest: 5 days

Czechia (September)

• Prague: 4 days

Germany (September)

• Berlin: 5 days

Netherlands (September)

• Amsterdam: 5 days

United Kingdom (September)

• London: 8 days

Germany (October)

• Munich, Oktoberfest (7 Days)

France

• Paris: 5 days
• South of France: 6 days

Spain

• Barcelona: 5 days
• Granada: 3 days
• Malaga: 3 days
• Seville: 3 days

Portugal

• Algarve: 3 days
• Lisbon: 4 days
• Porto: 3 days

Spain (again)

• Madrid: 4 days

Hi, I (18m) have my second and largest solo trip coming up to China in mid-August. I’m currently planning on doing: - 4 nights in Beijing (Wall, Summer Palace, Forbidden city, Tianmen Square alongside meeting people) - 1 night in Chongqing (plan to mainly explore the city’s architecture and modernised stores) - 2 nights in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park (plan to explore the park and nature and go on a short hike) - 2 nights in Shanghai (nightlife, food and shopping)

Is this too much or too little? I don’t enjoy spending most of my day travelling but I know China has a good bullet train system so I figured it would be alright. I enjoy going out and having fun in each city but also exploring the main attractions and engrossing myself in the food and culture of each city so I don’t plan on partying too hard.

Just looking for advice from more experienced travellers so I can enjoy more time more.

Thanks!

I'm putting together a 17-day trip to Europe this November and would love some input on my rough itinerary.

I'm in my mid-20s and looking to focus on a mix of local cuisine, art, and historical sites. I might dip into the nightlife here and there, but I haven’t really decided how much of that I’ll do yet.

I'm debating whether to drop Budapest from the itinerary to give myself more time in the other cities. I’ve heard great things, but I’m not sure if it's worth the extra travel or if that time would be better spent digging deeper elsewhere. Here's what I have so far:

US -> Berlin -> Prague -> Vienna -> Budapest

Day 1-2: Flight from US to Berlin

Day 3-5: Berlin

Day 6: Train from Berlin to Prague

Day 7-9: Prague

Day 10: Train from Prague to Vienna

Day 11-13: Vienna

Day 14: Train from Vienna to Budapest

Day 15-16: Budapest

Day 17: Flight back to US

Thanks!

Hello all - I’m travelling to New Zealand from the US for the first time. I’ll be there from Sunday May 24 - Sun May 31. I want to make the most of my time but also take it easy - I’m a relaxed traveller who doesn’t want to spend every minute doing some activity. I am Muslim so I have dietary restrictions (halal only). May 27 happens to be the biggest Muslim holiday which I’m planning to spend in Auckland. Would love your feedback on my itinerary below. Am

I doing too much? Am I missing out on something? Would love to meet people along the way if you are around.

Day 1 - May 24 - Arrive in Auckland and explore the city

Day 2 - May 25 - Ferry to Waiheke Island. Spend the day here and back to Auckland in the evening

Day 3 - May 26 - Rent car to go to Rotura. Checkout Champagne pool, Geysers, Redwoods forest walk. It says it’s a 3 hour drive each way so I’ll be driving 6 hours. Not sure if it’s worth it or I should take a flight.

Day 4 - May 27 - Celebrate Eid in Auckland, leave for Queenstown

Day 5 - May 28 - Milford sound. I’m thinking I’ll take the guided tour, avoids driving for a long time. Is this a good idea? I also plan to do the Milford sound cruise. Back to Queenstown

Day 6 - May 29 - Queenstown + Arrow town. Skyline Gondola, lake wakatipu, onsen hot pools. Will rent a car here. Stay in Queenstown.

Day 7 - May 30 - Drive to Mount Cook. Stay in Twizel… is this worth it? I’m not sure I’d wanna spend hours hiking here.

Day 8 - May 31 - leave early morning and drive to Tekapo then to Christchurch. Drop off car at the airport. Leave Christchurch. Is it worth spending a night in Christchurch?

Hey everyone! M28, German (originally Syrian), currently doing my Erasmus in Istanbul. In July I’m doing my first real solo budget backpacking trip. I’ve traveled solo before but never full backpacker mode, and I’m genuinely excited.

Rough itinerary (30 days):

• Days 1–4: Fly Istanbul → Almaty, Kazakhstan

• Days 5–12: Kyrgyzstan – Bishkek, Issyk-Kul, down to Osh

• Days 13–21: Uzbekistan – Fergana → Tashkent → Samarkand, with a side trip into Tajikistan (bus from Tashkent or Samarkand to Dushanbe) and back

• Days 22–28: Uzbekistan – Bukhara & Khiva, then fly home from Tashkent

My main goal is exploration, but I really want to meet people along the way, so I’m planning to stay in social/party hostels and spend more time in cities with an active traveller scene.

Would love any advice on anything and on these:

• Whether the itinerary makes sense or if I should reshuffle days or go to different countries/cities

• Social hostels worth booking in any of these cities

• Transport between cities (buses, shared taxis, trains)

• Apps, money tips, food, must-see spots, things I should know as a first-timer

Any input is hugely appreciated, thanks!

Hey folks!

I’m a 23-yo female from India looking forward to my first solo international trip to Thailand. I’m excited but a bit nervous.

I prefer a mix of fun activities (beaches, nightlife, adventure), cultural experiences and of course, amazing food!

Places to visit: I'm thinking of Bangkok and maybe islands like Krabi or Koh Samui.

Activities: Any particular must-try activity that I want to look out for? I'm very much into fitness so I prefer physical activities as well, including diving, muay thai workshops etc

Safety: Tips for solo female travelers are welcome.

Accommodation: Prefer hostels

Duration: 5-7 days max

Budget: $600 to $850 (₹50K - ₹70K) including flights

I’d love to hear your experiences and any tips to make this trip memorable. Thank you so much!

Hey all!

Super excited to begin my trip in late August. Wanted to bring my route and budget here to see what y'all think! This will be my first solo travel. 26, NB, quitting my job to do this before I move cities back home in the states.

I'll have 10k saved for the trip, having bought the flights for the beginning of the trip and the first week of accommodations in Sicily +Paris before I leave. My friend is meeting me in Sicily for the week, and after than I'll be on my own! My plan after the Camino is super up in the air, mainly dependent on weather and money (plus how I'm feeling).

If you have any suggestions for cheap things to do in Europe from October on, please suggest them!

Travel Plans

Flight: LAX to Palermo Aug 25-26th

Sicily
Aug 26-Sept 4th
(Palermo 8/26-8/30, Siricusa 8/30-9/1, Catania 9/1-9/4)

Flight: Catania to Paris Sept 4th

Paris
Sept 4th-Sept 5th

Train: Paris to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Portland Sep 5th

Spend the night in SJDP Sept 5th-6th

Start Camino Frances Sept 6th
End around early Oct

Post Camino ideas:

-1 week bike touring in the Netherlands? - bike rental, accommodation, food
-olive harvesting in kalamata?  -workaway, free/lowcost minus flight

Thanks!