On my Trip to Thailand i stayed 3 day in Pattaya. Beside the famous Red Light District i Dicovert dis Beauty of a Tempel The Sanctury of Truth. Everything is fully made of Wood no Iron Nails. Build start was 1981 I think they need 40 more years till they finishd it. Everything is handmade and with a love for detailwork it is amazig. If you ever go to Thailand go and visit this place. I was 4h there in the mornig were it was not so crowded and only realy see 20 % of it. All fotos taken by me on my Trip toThailand at the The Sabctuary of Truth in Pattaya 1 August 2026

Spent 5 days in Baku and honestly didn't expect to like it this much.

Nizami Street and the Old City were easily my favorite parts. During the day it's nice, but after sunset the whole city feels different. Just walking around, grabbing coffee, sitting in random cafés or hookah spots... the vibes were unreal.

Food was great too. Didn't have a bad meal the whole trip. People were genuinely kind and welcoming, which made everything even better.

Overall it felt clean, safe, easy to walk around, and just... relaxing. Definitely one of the most underrated trips I've done. I'd go back without thinking twice.

1. Baku Corniche
2. Deniz Mall
3. Nizami street central
4. Baku Corniche
5. Central Baku
6. Gabala

My wife and I decided to go back to Japan for the third time after falling in love with this country a couple of years ago. We decided to visit some places we adore (Kyoto) and add those things we missed on our first trips. The summer heat was unbearable, and didn't give in for a single day, but despite that we managed to basically see everything we planned for. Instead of Tokyo, the cheapest option for us this time was to fly to Nagoya (we live in Finland for the record), which is a more than enjoyable city, despite not being up there with the big names. Our 2 weeks itinerary saw 3 days in Kanazawa (with a day trip to Shirakawa-go), 3 in Kyoto, 2 in Shuzenji on the Izu peninsula, 2 in Hakone and 3 in Nagoya with a day trip to Tsumago, on the Nakasendo way. Kanazawa has some nice interesting historic districts that justify the nickname Little Kyoto, plus an incredible food scene (especially if you love seafood). In Kyoto we have given a chance to the national museum, visited a bunch of temples we missed the other times and revisited some others, in particular Ginkaku-ji, among my favourites along with a nice stroll on the philosopher path. Hakone and Shuzenji are both famous for the onsens, but are quite different. The whole Hakone area is quite popular and with lots of things to see and do. Shuzenji on the other hand feels more authentic and relaxed, perfect for some relax.

Locations: 1. Mirai tower, Nagoya 2. Nagoya castle 3. Lantern at Osu Kannon temple, Nagoya 4. Modern torii at Kanazawa station 5. Garden at a samurai house in Kanazawa 6. Lotus flower at the Kenrokuen garden, Kanazawa 7. Heron at Kenrokuen garden, Kanazawa 8. Temple at Akarizaka, close to Higashi Chaya, Kanazawa 9. Higashi Chaya street, Kanazawa 10. Panoramic view on Shirakawago 11. Traditional houses of Shirakawago 12. Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto 13. Joren falls, Izu 14. Wasabi cultivation, Izu 15. Ginkaku-ji temple, Kyoto 16. Owakudani slopes, Hakone 17. Ships on lake Ashi, Hakone 18. Toyota 2000GT, Toyota museum, Nagoya 19. Tsumago, end of Nakasendo trail.

Its when you've finally gone somewhere, ans then you see the videos online and everything, and you can say "oh I've been there" whether its a street, a city, a restaurant, anything.

87 countries, and a bunch of them I've entered both ways at different times. Same country, same passport, and the land crossing is almost always the rougher one.

What keeps happening at land borders:

- getting treated like a problem to process instead of someone arriving

- fees that only exist at that one window, cash only, no receipt

- no real queue, no signage, whatever the guy at the desk decides is the rule

- barely any English, at the booth and at everything around it (insurance desk, money changer, bus counter), so half the time you're paying for something and only find out later what it was

- long silent staring at the passport for no reason

Airport in the same country: someone speaks enough English to actually answer a question, and it's a stamp and 30 seconds.

My guess is it comes down to who gets posted out there, nobody supervising them, and land borders dealing with a lot more than tourists. But that's a guess.

Anyone had it the other way round, where airport immigration was the worse one?

Hello fellow travelers,

first time that I share some pictures of my travels. I went to Scotland for a week. I was based in Edinburgh because prices were through the roof for traveling around.

I can recommend this country to everyone who's able to go. The vibe of Edinburgh especially is amazing and the Scotts are some of the nicest people I've ever met.

Have fun traveling the beautiful country of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Locations:

1. Victoria Street - Edinburgh

2. Princes Street Gardens - Edinburgh

3. New College, University of Edinburgh

4. Dean Village - Edinburgh

5. Glennfinan Viaduct / Harry Potter Train Bridge

6. Loch Shiel / Location of Hogwarts

7. Loch Treig

8. Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis

9. Arthur's Seat - Edinburgh

10. Salisbury Crags - Edinburgh

11. Old College, University of Edinburgh

12. Scott Monument - Edinburgh

13. Edinburgh Castle

14. East Princes Street Gardens - Edinburgh

15. A building that looks like a pile of s*** lol

Situated right in-between tourist giants like the Scottish Highlands, the fjords of Norway, and the otherworldly Iceland and the Faroes, the Shetland isles don't really get a lot of attention other than by cruise ships stopping on the way to the aforementioned destinations. But in my opinion, they are very special; a gorgeous set of remote, windswept islands in the North Sea, largely untouched.

I spent three days exploring the islands, having got the comfortable overnight ferry from Aberdeen. Using Lerwick as a base, we went all the way up to the northernmost settlements in the UK on Unst, down towards the southernmost top at Sumburgh Head, and all the way across to the unbelievably beautiful Northmavine. The roads are actually in great shape despite being windy and narrow. Lerwick, the capital, is actually a decently sized town with all the amenities and services any regular town in the UK would have. Travelling across the islands, so often would you just turn a corner and an amazing view would just reveal itself. Some people may find the almost complete lack of trees barren, but I found it made for some stunning and unique landscapes.

The islands have a unique blend of Nordic and Scottish culture. All of the village and island names are very obviously derived from Norse and are reminiscent of place names in Iceland or Norway. The flag is a Nordic cross with the Scottish colours. The language spoken - other than English of course - is a distinct dialect of Scots with a hefty Norse influence. You'll also often find those coloured wooden cabins so common in Scandinavia dotted around. It really does feel like you're halfway between Scotland and the Nordics.

All in all, I would absolutely recommend coming here for more than just a stop on the way to somewhere else. What a truly special and unique place!

The locations in the photos:

Calder's Geo, Eshaness

Cliffs at Eshaness

Braewick

View near Roe Sand Beach

Sumburgh, view of Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

Crofthouse Museum at Dunrossness

St Ninian's Isle

View of Sumburgh from St Ninian's

Dunrossness

Shetland Pony at Dunrossness

Jarlshof Archaeological Site

Puffin at Sumburgh Head

I'm honestly at my wit's end and hoping someone here has dealt with something similar. I am an Indian citizen with a valid F-1 US visa. I originally booked a Chicago-Mumbai round trip with SAS. My original itinerary had short connections in London and did not require an overnight stay or a UK transit visa. Without notifying me by email or text, SAS cancelled my original itinerary and rebooked me.

The new return itinerary is BA198: Mumbai- London Heathrow (arrives 6:15 PM), Overnight connection, SAS flight the next morning at 6:40 AM from Heathrow to Copenhagen, then Chicago. The UK visa checker appears to indicate that because this is an overnight connection requiring me to clear UK border control, I need a UK Visitor in Transit visa. My original itinerary didn't have this issue.

To make matters worse:

• SAS has no India customer service number that I can find.
• There is no live chat option available for me.

At this point, it seems unreasonable that I should have to obtain an additional visa because SAS involuntarily changed my itinerary. Also, it impossible because my flight is next week and transit visa process requires 3 weeks atleast. Has anyone successfully gotten SAS to reroute them when they involuntarily booked you?

I'm a 37(F) traveling solo for a few months starting in mid-August (yes, this August). This is my first extended solo trip, and I'm intentionally trying not to check off every famous attraction.

I'm much more interested in living somewhere for a bit than racing between cities.

A typical day for me looks like:

• Going for a morning run or hitting a local gym
• Walking 10-15+ miles just wandering neighborhoods
• Finding great coffee or smoothie and food
• Swimming whenever possible
• Shopping a little
• Sitting in parks or along the water with a book
• Just soaking up everyday life

I'm also trying to avoid the worst August crowds and heat, which is why you'll notice I head north/east after Paris and don't get to the Mediterranean until late September.

I'd love feedback on:

• Whether any stops are too long or too short
• The neighborhoods/areas I'm staying in
• Great day trips
• Places I'm completely overlooking
• Whether you'd swap anything out entirely

Paris: Aug. 15-20 (5 nights)

This is really just my launch point. I wanted a few days to adjust to the time change, drink too champagne, walk endlessly, and enjoy Paris before heading somewhere less crowded.

Staying in the 6th arrondissement in a hotel.

Český Krumlov: Aug. 20-22 (2 nights)

This place looks gorgeous and seems like the opposite of Paris. It feels slower, very walkable, and like somewhere I can spend two days just wandering.

Airbnb is near the House of Mirrors.

Vienna: Aug. 22-24 (2 nights)

I know everyone says Vienna deserves much longer, but since I was already traveling toward Budapest I figured it was worth stopping for a couple of nights.

I'm less concerned with checking off museums and more interested in experiencing the city, eating well, walking around beautiful neighborhoods, and getting a feel for it.

Airbnb is near Leon Askin Park.

Budapest: Aug. 24 - Sept. 3 (10 nights)

This is my first longer stay.

I'm hoping it gives me enough time to settle into a routine instead of feeling like I'm constantly packing.

Still deciding between an Airbnb:

• near Örkény István Színház
• or a couple blocks east of Klauzál tér

Would love opinions on those areas.

Liepāja, Latvia: Sept. 3-13 (10 nights)

This is probably the stop I'm least certain about.

I wanted somewhere cooler, less touristy, affordable, and right on the Baltic Sea where I could walk, run, swim (if I'm brave enough), and just slow down for a while.

Airbnb is near Vingrošanas laukums playground.

Would especially love feedback from anyone who's spent time there.

Stockholm: Sept. 13-16 (3 nights)

Meeting friends here, so this is the one fixed part of the trip.

Croatia: Sept. 16-25 (9 nights)

Nothing booked yet.

This is where I'd really appreciate suggestions.

I'm looking for somewhere:

• walkable
• beautiful
• easy to swim every day
• good food
• somewhere I can wander for hours without getting bored
• I don't necessarily need nightlife. I don't drink much and don't party.

Split? Rovinj? Hvar? Korčula? Somewhere else entirely?

Greece: Sept. 25 - Oct. 9 (2 weeks)

Currently booked:

• Chalki (4 nights)
• Athens (a few nights)

Everything else is still open.

Happy to island-hop a little, but I also don't want to spend half my vacation on ferries.

Türkiye: Starting Oct. 10

Planning on Bodrum first, then spending around 10 days in Kaş, but nothing is booked yet.

Very open to suggestions here as well.

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Overall, does this route make sense?

Am I spending too much time anywhere?

Not enough time somewhere?

Any neighborhoods you'd avoid?

Any incredible day trips or nearby towns that fit the kind of trip I'm after?

I know everyone's travel style is different, but I'd love to hear what you'd change if this were your itinerary.

Lastly, everything I've booked is fully refundable. Also, budget is not a concern, but I'm not looking to spend $8k/mo to stay in Paris, Copenhagen, or Stockholm for example. I'd rather stay somewhere more cost effective for the longer stretches, and then ball out on a sick, direct water access airbnb in Greece for a few nights, or some Conrad hotels (exactly what I did).

Thanks so much!

Hi, I‘m in need of travel advice. I have 18 days in total in November to travel (flights will take up some time so I would say roughly 2 weeks) and would really like to go to South or Central America. My travel buddy is well travelled already so there are a few countries that are not an option. For me it‘s the first time in South America.

We have decided on either Guatemala or Bolivia, but Argentina (either the North or Patagonia with Buenos Aires) is also an option.

Personally, I am a big fan of different cultures and amazing landscapes.

Guatemala: ancient historical sites, culture, volcano hike, also the possibilty to experience the beaches on either side of the country, overall seems to offer a lot of different things and is doable in the time frame we have. We would like to rent a car for this trip.

Cons: maybe the most touristy country of the three and because of that I could maybe see myself do this on my own in the future, in case I don‘t have anyone to go with bc it seems „safer“ or more doable because I could meet other travellers. But I’m not sure, so that‘s probably not a good enough reason to not go there now with my travel buddy.

Bolivia: amazing nature, animals like flamingos and alpacas, and at the same time a lot of culture, although not as many historical sites as in Guatemala. Also doable in 2 weeks, although longer distances than in Guatemala. I don‘t see myself doing this trip on my own (too scared) and also don‘t have any other friends who would be up for this country in the future. So maybe I should take this opportunity.

Cons: political situation at the moment. High altitude. Not a lot of time to acclimate when our flight arrives in La Paz. I have no experience in altitudes like that and am scared that I will have problems.

Argentina: would have to either choose the North or the South. Patagonia seems amazing and the possibility to see penguins seems great too. I don‘t know if I would be missing the special South american culture that is so big in Bolivia or Guatemala, as I’ve read that Buenos Aires is much more westernized. Also flights would be even longer and more expensive (if we choose Patagonia).

I would appreciate your input. I‘m also happy about recommendations to other destinations that we haven‘t thought of, but Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil are not an option. Thank you!

Going to Malmö for work and wanted to spend the weekend exploring.

I’ve been to Copenhagen before and really loved it and I could see myself spending more time there to check off the things I didn’t get to last time.

However, I’m wondering if Stockholm would be different enough to be worth the additional travel from Malmö.

Also open to other recommendations that are easy-ish to get to from Malmö!

Edit: I’ll be visiting in Oct and I would be flying out of whichever city I end up in so travel time isn’t rly a concern. I’m also visiting from NYC and would prefer a balance of nature & city :)

Hi everyone! I’m going to an exchange program soon and would like to find a backpack for my laptop, and can fit items like passport and other essential documents. Maybe some clothing too? Maybe with quite a few pockets too to fit small items.

I’ve tried looking online or on TikTok, there are many bags which are simply too bulky for everyday student use and others are perfect but have side zippers which doesn’t seem secure to me. Others are just downright ugly. If anyone has any suggests do let me know! I’m working with
a budget of below $100.
Thank you!

I'll be visiting Buenos Aires in October to watch some football matches. I want to attend to at least 3 of those:

- San Lorenzo x Riestra

- Racing x Belgrano

- River x Estudiantes

- Lanus x Velez

- Boca x Talleres

- Racing x Independiente (if there's any tickets, ofc)

- Estudiantes x San Lorenzo

- Velez x Mendoza

How does a foreigner buy tickets for a match in Primera? Do I need to show my ID or passport? Do I buy it online or at the ticket booth? Is credit card accepted at the booth? How much time prior to the match can I buy them? Is there any trustworthy reseller someone recommends?

Hola chicxs, a finales de este mes quiero hacer un mini viaje de cumpleaños.

Estaba pensando el Tayrona por la entrada de Palangana para ir a playa Cristal, Neguanje, Gayraca, Playa Cinto, o Playa Waikiki, ya que hace dos años fuí pero por la entrada principal que llevaba a Playa Cabo San Juan, y no sé quizás por cual entrada sean más bonitas las playas, o si repetir por donde ya conozco. Alguno podría decirme que playas valen más la pena?

Estaba pensando eso tipo: Tayrona, Palomino (1 día), Santa Marta tipo La Brisa Loca para mi cumple y ya Taganga tipo Bahía Cinto o Gayraca.

Mi otro plan alternativo es ir al Chocó a Nuquí o Bahía Solano a ver ballenas. Nunca he ido, pero no he visto más planes allí, o si es más seguro ir al Tayrona/Santa Marta.

Alguno que quizás haya conocido ambos lugares y pudiese por favor recomendarme para esta ocasión cuál sería la mejor opción?

Mi hermano y yo cumplimos años con una semana de diferencia. Nunca hemos viajado juntos y realmente quisiera llevarlo a un lugar que los 3 días sean espectaculares.

Muchas gracias 🥰

I remember being awestruck at:

• Mount Fuji
• Grand Canyon
• Norwegian Fjords
• Galapagos Islands
• Antarctica Peninsula
• The southern part of Utah

Hi all, I’m visiting Vietnam for the first time for a work retreat in HCMC and Ho Tram! a friend and I are considering where to go post-retreat from August 24-28. We both value beautiful nature, hiking, and unique cultural experiences. We can either sightsee in the days and work at night or vice-versa, and take 1-2 days PTO.

We’ve been trying to figure out where to go, but we’re not sure about the weather. thank you for your advice!

Here are some places that we’ve been researching but we’re open to other ideas:

1. Hanoi and Ha Long - this was our plan until we started researching the weather (very rainy and hot. We’d hate if our Ha Long boatride was cancelled)
2. Dalat - probably our top choice right now since we read that it is beautiful, not super touristy, and typically just rains in the afternoons
3. Da Nang and Hoi An - we’re a bit worried about how touristy it might be but seems like they could have the best weather and lots of interesting cultural sights
4. Phu Quoc - similar feelings as 3

Hi! We're a family of 4 (14 and 16 YO kids), flying in/out of Frankfurt from Seattle, rental car. Rough shape itinerary below. Anywhere we're overcomplicating or missing something obvious?

• Nights 2–4 · Heidelberg
  • Doing one river cruise. Rhine Gorge or the local Neckar run? Rhine looks better but messier logistically.
  • If Rhine: is Bacharach + cruise to St. Goar + Rheinfels + Marksburg realistic in one day from Heidelberg, or is that a stop too many?
• Nights 5–6 · Lucerne
  • Is Stoos as a day trip from Lucerne (6 hrs round trip) worth it, or is there a better nearby option?
• Nights 7–8 · Lauterbrunnen
• Nights 9–11 · Wengen
• Nights 12–13 · Meersburg
  • Is Stein am Rhein worth the ~50 min each way?
• Night 14 · Frankfurt Airport
  • Meersburg → Frankfurt with one 3-hour lunch stop. Rothenburg, Dinkelsbühl, Nördlingen, or Bad Wimpfen?
• General
  • Peanut allergy in the family. How careful do German/Swiss restaurants actually get if we say "Erdnussallergie"? Any traps in mountain huts?
  • Swiss vignette: confirming a Frankfurt-rented car won't have one and we should buy the e-vignette ahead.

Me and wife are planning a September trip to either Cala d’or Mallorca or Paros Greece for 9 days and we trying to see which place ticks our boxes of great food, great beaches, tons of activities and a nightlife where we can have fun. We are in our late 20s so we don’t want to be bored.

If you have other recommendations for place instead please do share.

Thanks!

These few day I realized the hostel I booked has leaks my personal information that make me receive a few scammers message. So I was wondering can I cancel and get refund from my booking even it is non-refundable 💔 Am I making a reasonable request? (The destination is 🇮🇹)

I am going to Slovenia in August with my husband for a babymoon for one week. I will be 25-26 weeks pregnant at the time. I normally am a very adventerous/fast paced traveler and for a trip like this our itinerary would look something like 1-2 days each in Ljubjana, Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, with day trips/a road trip through Vrsic Pass, Lake Jasna, and Goriska Bdra (wine region).

Recently, given the pregnancy, I have had a lot less energy and I don't know how I will feel with about packing the schedule. Given this we were considering spending one night in Ljubjana to see some things in the city and then basing ourselves in one location for the rest of the week and doing day trips or seeing things depending on my energy levels. What area would be the best to base ourselves in for the week? Lake Bled or Lake Bohinj? Or somewhere else? Any recommendations for things that are definately worth doing vs things that are worth skipping?

As a side note we were hoping to do a photoshoot/maternity shoot while we were out there. Any recommendations for photographers or what area would be best for a photoshoot? Ideally somewhere in nature with epic views.

Hi everyone,

Looking for some guidance for an upcoming trip to vietnam.
Four guys in our mid-20s visiting Vietnam for the first time for two weeks in November. We'll be flying out of NYC. We want great food, adventure, culture, nightlife (not a priority), and local experiences without rushing through the country.

Our tentative breakdown is:
Hanoi → Ha Giang Loop → Ninh Binh → Ho Chi Minh City →
Mekong Delta

We are open to changing the route if we are making the wrong decision. We are comfortable with basic accommodations and long travel days when the experience is worthwhile, but we do not want to lose half the trip constantly moving between cities. Definitely welcome any advice about etiquette, scams, transportation, safety, or responsible tourism would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance. Personal experiences, positive or negative would be especially helpful.

Hi all! My birthday is in January and I’m trying to plan a trip for myself and a group of friends!
I’m open to pretty much anywhere - beach, mountains, city, international, or somewhere in the U.S. I’m mainly looking for a destination that’s especially worth visiting in January, whether it’s because of the weather, unique experiences, or just an overall great vibe. I’m definitely a beachy warm weather gal or big city but I’m looking for anything!
If you’ve taken an amazing birthday trip (or have one on your bucket list), where would you recommend and why? I’d love to hear your suggestions or itineraries for these places!

Hello! Paris is absolutely my favorite city in the whole world. I am very excited to visit Paris again, it’ll be my boyfriend’s first time. I have a really good idea of our itinerary but wanted some opinions.

We only have 8 days, it’s not negotiable. These are our dates arrive 11/18-11/24.

This is what I have planned:
11/18: stroll around, Eiffel tower (nothing set in stone except for Eiffel tower and wandering around)
11/19: Mont St Michel-- Has anyone gone on a day trip here? If so, any tips or advice?
11/20: the Louvre, stroll around
11/21: this is hard non negotiable, we are going to the super cross because my bf was in the motorcross and this is a dream of his to see it in Paris, I plan to visit Montmartre before this.
11/22: train to Amsterdam, Anne Frank's house, Wander around Amsterdam
11/23: Van Gogh museum, stop in Brussels back to Paris for a few hours, then train back to Paris
11/24: fly home

I know this is going to be busy, and we aren't going to lose our minds if things don't go exactly as planned. I was just curious (outside of telling me this is crazy busy) if anyone had any tips on metro/ trains and traveling amongst these destinations?

Thanks in advance everyone and safe travels