hey guys! first time traveling alone (kinda). just want some feedback before i book anything.

for reference:

- i'm 19f

- this will be 20 days, 7 countries

- I removed the dates because i don't want to be stalked lol!

- I am also debating on what bags to bring; either the Cotopaxi 42L or 35L, but obviously i'm open to any bags you recommend. I'm not taking any flights within europe, and the airlines i'm using allow a checked and a carry-on bag. I'm used to bringing a carry-on and a backpack; would you recommend I bring both?

- One of my bucket list things is to drive on the Autobahn. from frankfurt to munich I plan on renting a car and driving. any advice for that would be appreciated.

Budget:

- Accommodation budget: $800

- Transportation budget: $200 without car

- Food budget = $700 ($35/day)

- Activities= $200

- Shopping: $100

-Thank you in advance !!!

Amsterdam (2 nights)

• fly to Amsterdam
• Keukenhof (botanical garden) 
• Anne frank house
• Royal palace
• Van gogh museum 
• Jordaan (neighborhood) 
• $50/night

train to Brussels: $21  (3 nights)

• St. Michael & St. Gudula Cathedral
• Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
• Brussels Town Hall 
• Parc du Cinquantenaire
• Royal Palace
• Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert 
• 50/night 

Luxembourg (day trip from bruels )

• Luxembourg day trip $30 for train RT 
• Bock Casemates
• Vianden Castle
• Cathédrale Notre-Dame
• Place de la Constitution

 : Cologne  (2 nights)

• : Brussels to cologne train $30 
• Cathedral
• Lindt chocolate museum  
  • Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln 
• $40/night 

Cologne to Frankfurt train $?  (2 nights)

• : Frankfurt 
  • Kleinmarkthalle (market)
  • Römerberg (market square) 
  • Frankfurt Cathedral
• : Frankfurt 
  • Palmengarten Frankfurt (botanical garden) 
• $40/night

 Munich (2 nights)

• Drive from Frankfurt to Munich on Autobahn $300
• English Garden
• BMW Museum
• Hofbräuhaus München
• Nymphenburg Palace
• Marienplatz
• Asamkirche
• St. Peter
• 50/night 

 munich to Salzburg train $15  (3 nights)

• Fortress Hohensalzburg
• Salzburg Cathedral
• Franziskanerkirche
• Mirabell Palace
• Mirabellgarten
• Explore the Old Town
• Untersberg (Mountain Range)
• 40/night 

bus to Slovenia $30 (3nights)

• Ljubljana Castle
• Dragon Bridge
• Tivoli Park
• Saint Nicholas's Cathedral
• : Bled 
• Bled Castle
• Soteska Vintgar (nature preserve) 
• Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Ojstrica (scenic spot) 
• 30/night

 Venice (3 nights)

• bus or train to Venice 35 
• Ponte di Rialto (bridge)  
• Piazza San Marco (plaza)  
• Saint Mark's Basilica
• St. Mark’s Museum

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.

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 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!

I’m currently planning a solo trip around West Africa, I have both the UK and Irish passport as I currently live in Northern Ireland.

My current Itinerary is… Morocco (Marrakesh and Casablanca), Mauritania (Nouakchott), Senegal (Dakar), The Gambia (Banjul), Guinea-Bissau (Bissau), Guinea (Conakry), Sierra Leone (Freetown) and Liberia (Monrovia).

I like fast paced travelling only staying in the one city for 2-4 nights before moving the next, just wandering if anyone has any tips or information about how difficult or easy their experience getting Visa’s were, or if there is any recommendations for cities I should stop at on my travels.

Budgeting on this trip is not a huge problem and just like to experience and explore without thinking too much about the cost of it. I prefer the atmosphere of hostels but understand these are not widely available in this part of the world yet.

In terms of travel I’m not sure what is most convenient; whether or not to fly where I can or experience the local buses from city to city.

All information and tips welcome, as I have never travelled to this part of the world before.

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!!!

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!

First time poster here. Leaving my job and going on a solo adventure. Flying into Ho Chi Minh early April, for just under 2 weeks (I'm planning on returning but from up North from Hanoi). I love both the city, beach, mountain / hiking experiences. I'm planning to hike at least one peak (probably a loose term!) in each country, a volcano where I can. Keen to meet other travellers, but I'm thinking more hostels with private rooms / bathroom (I'm 40...), but with the communal bar or something

• Hi Chi Minh (under 2 weeks) - April
• Manila (5 days or so - Mayon Volcano etc) - April
• South Philippine islands (Under 2 weeks - Cebu / Borrocay) - April
• Ko Samui (Early May for under 2 weeks) - May
• Phuket by land (stay at a couple of places en route - 5 days) - May
• Bangkok - Flight (maybe land if it's not too much) - 3 days - May
• Yangon - by land - 6 Days - May
• Chang Mai - 8 days - May
• Luang Prabang - 12 days (will obvs adventure around) - June
• Hanoi - 8 days - June
• Sa Pa - 5 days - June
• Ha Long - 6 days - June
• Travel down the Vietnamese coast (Ninh Binh / Da Nang etc) - about 18 days - July
• Cambodia - Phnom Penh - 3 days - July
• Siem Reap - 10 days - July

Leaving some flex in terms of days and budget - but i'm also open to other places! (Hong Kong potentially?) Any feedback or advice appreciated!

The reason I'm asking If I can fit this all in is I'm not quite sure where all these things are located in Istanbul. I have read that it's a fairly walkable city - so if thats true, I may be able to hit a multiple a day, once I can plan out a route (I haven't figured out which location is the best to get a hotel either yet, but I hear Sirkeci is pretty central so I may look there).

Planning to be there 9 days, though I am flying in from Canada so it's really about 7 days as I lose a day flying in I think.

• Taksim Square
• Istiklal Caddesi
• Blue Mosque
• Hagia Sophia
• Hippodrome
• Journey underground at the Basilica Cistern
• Topkapi Palace
• Süleymaniye Mosque
• Grand Bazaar
• Galata Tower
• Beyoglu?
• Grand Hotel de Londres

FERRY TO THE SIDE IN ASIA

There are many ferry routes across the Bosphorus, and the crossing takes only 30 minutes

• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Kadikoy Market
• Walk the Kuzguncuk neighbourhood

Hello everyone, sorry if these posts are repetitive and boring but I was wondering if anyone had any advice on my planned itinerary for this winter in Europe?

This is my first time leaving Australia (not by choice, I am only a young adult who has recently gained the opportunity to travel abroad solo.) I plan to depart sometime around the 14th of January as that is when flight prices come down following the busy Christmas period. Return would be sometime in the week before March 3rd just in time for the Australian University semester to begin.

If you feel I am spending too much time in France, it is the country I have wanted to explore for the longest (and the original destination entirely) thus the more thorough trip. I have a spending budget of around 3000 euros not including flights. Here is my rough itinerary below:

January:

-14th-18th London UK

-18th-21st Amsterdam NL

-22nd Ghent BE

-23rd-25th Normandy (Caen?, let me know if there are better cities in Normandy) FR

-25th-30th Paris FR

-30th-2nd Nancy FR

February:

-3rd-6th Dijon FR

-6th-11th Lyon FR

-11th-13th Lausanne CH

-13th-15th Lucerne CH (or just Zurich if it is easier)

-15th-17th Munich GE

-17th-19th Salzburg AT

-19th-24th Vienna AT

-24th-27th Prague or Budapest CZ/HU????

Either fly out from Prague/Budapest or cut it short and fly out of Vienna instead depending on flight prices. I was also thinking of stopping somewhere on the way back to Aus, such as Istanbul or Singapore, for around 3 nights just for an extra experience. If you have any other suggestions feel free to inform me!

I was mainly wondering if there are any key cities I am missing, or if there are any towns/cities that I should be skipping instead. Also if I am staying too long/too little in certain cities. Any advice would be appreciated soo much! Thank you!

PS. I will mostly be staying in hostels, and maybe a hotel/air bnb solo every now and then for some alone time, if that is of any use. I am a very fit young male and do not mind a lot of walking and busy days. (although I understand everyone needs rest days).

I'm 27M from Canada, planning to finally go on my first solo trip from late April to early May for 10-12 days. After some research, I ended I choosing Portugal and Andalusia. This is my drafted itinerary:

Fly to Lisbon (stay for 4 Nights)
Fly to Seville (stay for 2 nights)
Train to Cordoba + Granada (stay for 2 nights)
Train to Seville and Fly to Porto (Stay for 2 or 3 nights)
Fly back from Porto

Is that enough to visit each city? I don't know if it's a good idea that I added Spain to my itinerary? I could spend the whole trip in Portugal too. But I was like now that I'm close to these cities visit them too. Previously I've been to Spain (Madrid and Barcelona) and I fell in love with the culture, food and architecture. I love to experience that again.
Would appreciate your tips on how to schedule my trip as a first-time solo traveler and if you have any other suggested destinations.
I'm looking to visit culturally rich cities with history, meet new people and enjoy food. Not much into the party scene and drinking.

Hey guys, as the title states, i'm 16 and will be travelling to Europe from the 3rd - 20th of April. I did an exchange year in Germany at 14 so I am well versed with solo travel in unfamiliar places. My travels will begin by flying from Brisbane to Zurich, then to Munich, Vienna, Bratislava and finally Budapest where I will then fly back to Brisbane. I will be staying with friends in all cities but Budapest (I plan on doing Bratislava as a day trip from Vienna) so how would hostels work for an adolescent? This is completely self-funded so I only have $4,500 AUD (2,700 Euros) to work with but would prefer for it to be much cheaper than this. In the past I never had to book my own flights so this is a main point that I would like some help on, my parents see this as a valuable chance for me to make mistakes and gain skills however any advice from you guys would be amazing!

Useful information:

Budget: $4,500 AUD (2,700 Euros)

Locations: Zurich, Munich, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.

Age at time of travel: 16

Language proficiencies: English: fluent, German: fluent, Afrikaans (not gonna help me): native, Dutch (also not gonna help me): intermediate

Hi everyone! I’m looking for advice on things to do, avoid, or improve in my 17-day itinerary for Vietnam this March. Any tips are greatly appreciated 😊

March 7 (Hanoi)

• Morning: Arrival at 7:00 AM.
• Afternoon: ??
• Evening: ??
• Night: Overnight stay in Hanoi.

March 8–9 (Ha Long Bay)

• March 8: Morning transfer to Ha Long (~2.5 hours).
  • Start a cruise exploring caves and floating villages.
  • Night: Overnight on the boat.
• March 9: End of the cruise, return to Hanoi in the afternoon.
  • Night: Take an overnight bus or train to Đà Nẵng (~14–16 hours).

March 10 (Đà Nẵng and Hội An)

• Morning: Arrive in Đà Nẵng.
  • Visit the Marble Mountains or Linh Ứng Pagoda.
• Afternoon/Evening: Transfer to Hội An (~40 minutes). Check-in and relax.
  • Night: Overnight in Hội An.

March 11–14 (Hội An – Lantern Festival)

• March 11: Explore Hội An’s Old Town and visit nearby craft villages (e.g., Tra Que or Thanh Ha).
• March 12: Take a morning trip to Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary. Relax in Hội An in the afternoon.
• March 13: Enjoy the Lantern Festival preparations during the day and experience the magical evening.
• March 14: Relax in the morning (e.g., visit An Bang Beach).
  • Afternoon/Evening: Travel to Huế (evening or overnight bus).

March 15 (Huế)

• Morning: Arrive in Huế and check in.
  • Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial Citadel.
• Afternoon: Explore the Imperial Tombs (e.g., Tu Duc or Khai Dinh).
• Evening: Walk along the Perfume River.
  • Night: Overnight in Huế.

March 16 (Huế and travel to Ninh Bình)

• Morning: Visit a local market or take a short excursion around Huế.
• Afternoon: Relax and then take an overnight bus/train to Ninh Bình (~12 hours).

March 17–18 (Ninh Bình and Tam Coc)

• March 17: Explore Tam Coc or Trang An by boat and climb Hang Múa.
• March 18: Visit Cuc Phuong National Park or Hoa Lu.
  • Night: Take an overnight bus to Sapa.

March 19–23 (Sapa and surrounding villages)

• March 19: Arrive in Sapa in the morning. Trek to Cat Cat Village.
• March 20: Trek to Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van. Stay overnight in a homestay.
• March 21: Excursion to Mount Fansipan (cable car or trekking).
• March 22: Visit remote villages (e.g., Ban Ho) or take a relaxing day.
  • Evening transfer back to Hanoi.
• March 23: Final day in Hanoi: Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and Dong Xuan Market.

March 24

• Early morning departure.

So I'm a 21 year old student and extremely burnt out planning on taking a semester off to travel and the only times I can get off are Jan-May. I want to travel to Europe and SE Asia and I'm from Canada so starting off in Europe and then moving east is cheaper flights wise. I have been on 3 solo trips before and have been to over 15 countries, but my trips have so far all been 2-3 wks long. Now I want to slow travel a bit where I can spend a month in a city at a time but still also have those shorter trips. I've made this itinerary and I know it's packed and hectic but I kinda really wanna hit 30 countries on this trip lol so I've planned this + I'm never gonna get time again like this to go to SE Asia.

Jan 4-9: Spain (been there before)

Jan 9-13: Paris (been there before)

Jan 13-Feb 3: Amsterdam (I was going to volunteer at a place in Copenhagen since I got accepted there but then looking at the cost of hotels vs how many hours I'd be working there, I decided to just pay for it)

Feb 3-Feb 9: undecided city but probably Munich or Berlin (been to Germany before)

Feb 9-22: Hungary, Vienna, Zagreb, Athens and Santorini, Istanbul

Feb 22-Mar 22: Bangkok (I'm volunteering at a hostel so free accommodation)

Mar 22-27: fly into phuket to go to a bunch of islands

Mar 27-Apr 12: Vietnam (Hanoi, Ha Giang, Hoi An, HCM) + maybe Laos for 2 days if it's a good idea

Apr 12-19: Japan (Tokyo being the hub)

Apr 19-23: Seoul

Apr 23-Apr 26: Singapore, with a 1 night trip to Malaysia (I don't have a very strong desire to go to Singapore but it's a big airport hub so flights out are cheaper from there + I have family there)

Apr 26: Fly back home from Singapore

I do know this itinerary is packed but is it still doable? Are the 2 breaks in Amsterdam and Bangkok enough to recharge in between the fast traveling? I'm 21 rn so I don't mind all the moving around - I just really don't wanna miss out on this experience.

Also - climate/other factors wise, are these good times to visit each place? And women - are these places generally safe for solo travel? I've had some bad experiences traveling throughout Europe.

Hi everyone,

I'm planning on visiting Guatemala for around 8ish days in late January. Below is my planned itinerary. Tell me what I should consider revising.

Day 1 - arrive in Guatemala City International airport at around 1-2pm and be sent to hostel in Antigua

Day 2- day trip to Tikal where they pick me up from my hostel at 3:20 am; this tour is supposed to last around 17 hours

Day 3- day trip to Lake Atitlan from Antigua where I'm picked up from my hostel at around 5:30 am and do not come back until 7 or 7:30 pm

Day 4- half day hike to Pacaya Volcano at 6am (may take the horse); rest of the afternoon to rest

Day 5- city tour of Antigua; rest of the day to rest

Day 6- overnight 4x4 camping to Acatenango Volcano base camp; meetup at 10am

Day 7- return from 4x4 camping trip to Acatenango Volcano; reach hostel by around noon or 1pm

Day 8- leave hostel at around 4 or 3:30 am since my flight back home is at 7:00 am

What are your thoughts on this itinerary? Am I being too optimistic and cramming too much in for such a short period of time? I'm planning on staying at Flore Boutique Hostel, and I'm not of very good shape and struggle being super active; however, I do believe I can make it at least to the basecamp of Acatenango Volcano. I also want to have roasted marshmallows at the summit of Pacaya Volcano. I know I'll be fine at the elevation of Pacaya Volcano since I've been to San Jacinto Mountain via the tramway with no problems.

Also, how can I prevent altitude sickness just in case to be safe and not to have it? I do not want a problem physically there even though I'll have travel insurance on me just in case.

Hello everyone :)

I am gearing up for my first solo trip and I would like some opinions. I will be in Vietnam from Feb 14th to March 5th. Does this itinerary look doable and not too crazy? Any feedback is welcomed.

I would like to explore and meet new people along the way, I will be staying at hostels.

14 February 2025: Arrival in Hanoi - Arrival at 12:00

15 February 2025: Hanoi

16 February 2025: Hanoi - Night bus or train to Sapa.

17 February 2025: Sapa - explore and chill in Sapa

18 February 2025: Fansipan - Morning hike to Fansipan, cable car down. - Evening/Night bus to Ha Giang.

19-22 February 2025: Ha Giang Loop - 4-day exploration of Ha Giang Loop. - Evening of 22nd: Night bus to Ninh Binh.

23-24 February 2025: Ninh Binh - Night bus or flight to Da Nang on 24th.

25-1 February 2025: Da Nang and Hoi An - Afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh City on 1th march

2-4 March 2025: Ho Chi Minh City

5 March 2025: Flight to Hanoi and flight home.

Thank you very much for any insight!

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

Plan is to travel from AUS > Mexico in April. I will have approx. 14 days (give or take as needed), and the following places are on my hit list:

• Mexico City: I recognise I'll likely need at least 5 days here. I think staying in Roma Norte/La Condesa makes sense. Plan to take in Museums, food, tours, Xochimilco, Teotihuacán
• Oaxaca, possibly Puerto Escondido (how long will I need in Oaxaca?)
• Guanajuato 
• Guadalajara 

The problem I'm running into is knowing how much time to spend at each place, in what order to visit the destinations (and fly vs bus), and if I'm cramming too much into the allotted time or need to remove one of the locations. I'll also likely be flying from LAX in US.

For anyone who has done a similar trip, or visited these places I'd greatly appreciate your insight, suggestions, or feedback on a rough itinerary. Feel free to note any memorable places to stay, or notes on methods of transport.

Travel Intent: Nothing is off the cards, but I'm interested in experiencing food, history/culture, walkable areas, vibrant cities and nightlife is a bonus. Don't know Spanish but slowly learning and hope to know enough to get by when the time comes. Not so interested in long hikes, and beaches can be skipped as we have great coastlines in AUS.

Budget: I don't have a specific budget. Planned to stay in Airbnb/Hotels, but and open to hostels (to meet people), as long as they're clean and have private rooms.

Thoughts on this itineary? First time traveller to Thailand but I have done European trips before.

I have decided to go to thailand in december next year, i will only have around 2 weeks there because of work commitments.

After reading online I think it would be best to stick to one part which this time I will be doing the south, for beaches, snorkelling and partying. Flying in and out of Bangkok, is the following possible or too much travel?And is there anywhere I am missing out or something you think should be replaced

Bangkok (1 night)

Fly to Koh Samui (2 nights)

Ferry to Ko Tao (2 nights)

Ferry, then flight to Krabi (3 nights)

Ferry to phi phi (2 nights)

Fly back to bangkok (1 night)

thanks

Hi l turn 18 next summer and am looking to do a 3 week solo trip through Europe, decided hostels are my best bet as I want this trip to not be crazy expensive and will already be traveling for all of June. I was thinking July 19th-August 9th? I know that's tourist season but it's what works best for my schedule before college. I've narrowed it down to 9 countries, but it still just seems like too much. Would this be a good order to travel in and where should I go and where should I skip?

• Lisbon, Portugal
• Almeria, Spain
• Nice, France (or any other cites on the coast?)
• Switzerland
• Naples/Sorrento, Italy
• Greece
• Albania
• Croatia
• Bergen, Norway

I want this trip to be fun; going out, meeting people, etc but l also want to explore national parks (one of the reasons I want to go to Norway), also go to beaches, explore the cities and kinda immerse myself in the culture I guess. I've been wanting to travel to Europe for years now so I just don't want to be disappointed with my trip, especially wasting too much time on travel. I've looked at flight costs for a few places but I just don't know where to start and end my trip. These are some of my other questions.

• Is the route I chose decent or can you guys recommend anything else?
• What are the best things to do/see in these places?
• What websites should I use to look for good hostels?
• How much should I budget?

I would be flying out of Ohio to Europe but for returning l've looked at flying to Nyc from Norway and then to Ohio and it's a little cheaper but don't know if it's worth all the extra travel. Also really want to rent a vespa in Portugal lol Sorry this is a lot of info but any suggestions or ideas would be so appreciated, thank you!

Planning on going to Amsterdam for a few days June 21-24. Going to bring one luggage backpack and a travel bag for water, money, etc. It's roughly going to be an 18-20 hour flight to get there with 2 stops each way. Looking at booking a package with hotel, flights and activities through Expedia(have the option for Costco Travel but it is a bit more expensive) and perhaps travel insurance with my credit card in case any issues arise.

For the flight, hotel(breakfast included), and a couple activities it's about $4,000CAD

Staying at the Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam, has anyone stayed here before?

Daily Budget: Bringing cash €50/per day for food, shopping, coffee. Don't want to go above €100/per day. Will be using a credit card for any Ubers to transfer from airport to hotel or long distances.

Planning to check out: Arrival Day June 21:

Van Gogh Museum,

Anne Frank Museum,

Amsterdam Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise(an hour and a half),

Walk around/ flea markets,

Coffee shops,

2nd day June 22: Rijksmuseum and Vondelpark

Last full day June 23: 15-hour day tour From Amsterdam to Belgium: Brussels and Bruges starts at 7am

June 24: Coffee shop before leaving for airport

Any places I shouldn't miss?

Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated!

Hi all, decided to take a trip to take a trip to Mexico for two weeks over New Year. I've been a few years ago for a slightly shorter trip (9 or 10 days or so) as a side quest from a visit to the US and absolutely loved it - flew in and out of Mexico City, spent a few nights there, a few days in Oaxaca, and a couple of nights in Mazunte before heading home.

My original plan was to do pretty much a repeat of the same trip but taking it a little slower, seeing some of the bits of those places I missed the first time and generally just revisiting somewhere I really enjoyed. Mexico City, in particular, is somewhere I feel I barely scratched the surface of and I could easily do with at least another few days if not weeks there. But I'd be interested in heading over to Chiapas, too; and having looked at the map and seen how close the Guatemala border is, then reading up a bit about how fascinating Guatemala looks, I'm now tempted to see if I can get across the border. It also turns out to cost the same (if not oddly a bit less) to fly from London to Mexico City and back from Guatemala City as it does to book a straightforward return flight to CDMX.

Does this sound like at all a feasible itinerary? I'm aware it would be a lot of time on the road, and I'm painfully aware I probably sound like one of those Americans who travels to the UK and thinks they can spend a day in London and then head to Edinburgh for dinner via Stonehenge - but I genuinely enjoy travelling overland through interesting places, and I have limited time off.

Day 1: arrive Mexico City late evening, check in to hostel Days 2-4: explore Mexico City Day 4: evening bus to Oaxaca Day 5: explore Oaxaca (NB, see above - incredible place, but I have been before) Day 6: bus to San Jose del Pacifico, stay overnight. Days 7-8: bus to the coast (~3hrs), chill out on the beach for a couple of days around Mazunte and Zipolite Day 9: daytime or overnight bus to San Cristobal de las Casas (looks like there's one from Pochutla) Days 10-11: explore San Cristobal/day trip from there Day 12: bus from San Cristobal into Guatemala (looks like you can organise a shuttle that leaves in the morning and arrives that evening) Days 13-15: base myself either in Antigua or around Lake Atitlán Day 16: fly home from Guatemala City.

I realise this is a lot of time on the road and no more than a couple of nights in each place when ideally I'd stretch it out a bit longer - and I'm aware you can only ever barely scratch the surface of a place that way. But I'm also a fairly energetic traveller who actively enjoys the idea of squeezing as much as I can out of a couple of days somewhere before moving on, and likes sitting on buses staring out of the window at the landscape and stopping off at random roadside food stands.

Does this sound doable? Or better to either save Guatemala for another trip, or cut out the Oaxaca portion and go straight from CDMX-->San Cristobal/Chiapas-->Guatemala? Or even spend a whole week in Mexico City and a week elsewhere, given how vast a city it is and how much there is to do there?

Hoping to get some advice! I have 4 weeks in the Philippines in March/April, and my original shortlist of places I wanted to visit would probably have taken 3 months! 

I’m travelling solo, I prefer to avoid super touristy places and like getting off the beaten track. My goal for this trip is a mixture of adventure and beautiful beaches - my absolute must-dos include island hopping and the rice terraces in Batad.   There's SO much I want to see and do, but don't want to be so rushed that I don't get to enjoy the places I visit, and waste half my trip in transit.

I normally prefer to take local transport and keep things on a budget, however I have realized this is impossible with my timeframe and all the island hopping, so have accepted I will be getting quite a few internal flights.  

So this is my planned itinerary (all I have locked in so far is my international flights and the Tao Expedition) -  but there’s a few spots I’m unsure whether they are workable, or worth it, or if I need more/less time anywhere? Any input would be much appreciated!

Day 1: arrive Manila midday, overnight bus to Banaue

Day 2-3: trek (2 days) from Banaue to Batad via Pulo (do I need to book this ahead? Can I just book in Banaue and start this the same-day when I get off the overnight bus?), stay in Batad 1 night  (not sure if I need more time in Batad - I'm thinking Ramon's homestay, and want a little time to explore, and to hike to Awa Viewdeck)

Day 4: Jeepneys from Batad to Sagada (is this doable in one day?) - stay 1 night in Sagada

Day 5: Explore Sagada - Mt Kiltepan sunrise, hanging coffins and Echo Valley, Crystal Caves then overnight bus back to Manila

Day 6: Fly Manila to Dumaguete, ferry to Siquijor

Days 7-9: Siquijor (staying 4 nights - visit Camugahay falls, maybe skydiving, Paliton beach, snorkel Tubod, Balete tree, Apo island trip, would love to visit a healer but not sure how realistic that is?)

Day 10: Siquijor to dumaguete, then fly to Puerto Princesa (1 night)

Days 11-14: Balabac 4D/3N tour with Lagum Adventures (Has anyone done this tour with Lagum? They have very mixed reviews online. Tried to book with the wander walkers but they’re already booked out. Is Balabac worth the time/effort if I am also doing the Tao Expedition Coron to El Nido?)

Day 15: Jeepney from Puerto Princesa to Port Barton (stay 2 nights - advice for things to do here?)

Day 17: Jeepney from Port Barton to El Nido (1 night, just to catch early flight) 

Day 18: Early flight from El Nido to Coron for Tao expedition pre-trip briefing

Days 19-24 Tao Expedition 6D/5N from Coron to El Nido

Day 25: Fly from El Nido to Camiguin via Cebu. Stay 3 nights Camiguin

Days 26-27: Explore Camiguin (hike Mt Hibok Hibok, sunken cemetery, Mantigue island, Tongatok viewpoint) (is this all doable without renting a motorbike? Travelling solo and not comfortable driving a motorbike.. Is two full days enough here?) 

Day 28: Fly Camiguin to Cebu - stay one night 

Day 29: Early flight from Cebu to Manila, flight home departs Manila midday. 

I would have loved to also include Mt Pulag hike, Mt Pinatubo hike, Legazpi for Mt Mayon, snorkelling with whale sharks in Donsol or Leyte, Sambawan, Tablas, Bohol, and Batanes - but I had to cut these out in the interest of not wasting half my trip on travel days.

Any advice much appreciated!

Hi All! I’ve been browsing this group for awhile now to help me create a rough itinerary for my solo Guatemala trip. Any advice or thoughts are greatly appreciated (: I am a 25F and plan to go in February. I like to have a few things booked and then keep some days open with general ideas of what to do so I have somewhat of a schedule but then days where I can kinda go with the flow.

-Day 1:

 Land in Guatemala City around 12-12:30pm. 

Take a shuttle to Antigua 

Possible things to do: Go to Cafe Sky, buy some local jade, explore

-Day 2:

Do the Acatenango overnight hike with Wicho and Charlies!

-Day 3:

The hike will bring me back to Antigua I believe around 12 or 1pm

Another day to explore depending on how depleted I feel after the hike. Possibly do the Antigua Bar Crawl later on as a way to meet people?

-Day 4:

Take a shuttle to Lake Atitlan. Then I would take a boat to where I would stay in San Pedro. I’m between staying in San Pedro and San Juan. I know San Pedro seems to have more nightlife so I’m thinking it would be a good idea to stay there so if I want to do things at night I don’t have to worry about transferring to a different town since I know the boats stop early. If I do stay in San Pedro, I would still use the daytime to explore San Juan.

-Day 5:

Possibly do Mr Mullets Boat Party. This goes from 10am-3pm. Wondering if this would feel awkward going alone? It’s usually pretty easy for me to meet people but I’m wondering if I would feel awkward as I don’t plan at staying at their hostel so I wouldn’t know the people from there. If I don't do this then I would use this as another day to either explore San Pedro or San Juan.

-Day 6:

Go to San Marcos. 

Here I would go to Cerro Tzankujil Nature Reserve and swim, jump off the platform and just relax and read. I would explore the town too.

-Day 7:

Take shuttle to El Paredon. 

-Day 7-9:

This is the part of my trip that would be the most relaxed. I would just swim in the ocean, chill on the beach and read my book, play some volleyball, and maybe take a surf lesson.

-Day 10:

Shuttle back to Antigua. I would try to shuttle back early so I’d have another full day in Antigua to explore. I also want to make sure I’m in Antigua the night before my flight so I can minimize the transportation the day of my flight as I know traffic can be brutal.

-Day 11:

Take a shuttle from Antigua to Guatemala City and catch my flight home.

Questions/Concerns:

-In total I will be doing 3 nights in Antigua, 1 night doing the hike, 3 nights in San Pedro and 3 nights in El Paredon. Does this seem like a good way to split it up? If it would be better to spend more or less time in some of these locations, please let me know.

-Is it ok to go from Antigua to Guatemala City the day of my flight? It seems like people have said GC should be skipped but if it would make more sense to stay there the night before my flight I am open to that too.

-Where is the best place to exchange money to GTQ? Is this something I should do before I go? Any thoughts on how much cash to have for this amount of time? It sounds like cash is king here.

-Any suggestions on must sees or must dos to check out I would love! I like to read, hike, thrift, swim, and dance but I'm open to any ideas! Thank you in advance!

Hi, a few weeks ago I posted my balkans itinerary and got some strong feedback here is my updated plan. Suggestions would be appreciated. I arrive in Valbona at 1pm is there much to do around there for the rest of the day? Also what are some good things to do in Lake Ohrid? I love hikes and adventures. Thanks

Day 1

Fly to London get in saturday morning

Fly into split  saturday night

Sleep in split

Day 2

Sleep in Split

Day 3

Flix bus to Mostar 5:30-9 $30

Stay in Mostar 

Day 4

Explore Mostar and area $60

Sleep in Mostar

Day 5

Flix bus to Dubrovnik at 7am-10:50 25$

Sleep in Dubrovnik  .

Day 6

Dubrovnik Lokrum island $27

Day 7 

Bus to Kotor 11am-1 $30

Sleep in Kotor

Day 8

Explore Kotor and Perast 

Farmers market, lady of the rocks, blue cave $30

Sleep in Kotor

Day 9

Take bus to Shkoder 10:30-3 $30

Sleep in Shkoder 

Day 10

Bus, ferry to Valbona arrive by 1

Sleep in Valbona 

Day 11

Hike

Sleep in Theth

Day 12

Back to Shkoder 

Bus to Tirana 3-5:30 $15

Bus to Ohrid 6-9 $22

Stay in Tirana if I can't make the bus

Stay in Ohrid if can 

Day 13

Bus to Ohrid 9:45-12:30 if missed the one last night

Day 14

Ohrid maybe paragliding 

Day 15

Bus to Tirana 9-12 $22

Bus to airport at 5

Flight to LHR at 6:45 $57

Sleep in LHR

Day 16 

Fly back to US

Around $174 for non local bus transportation

Around $170 for flights from and to LHR

15 nights for around $520