I'm being optimistic and hoping we'll be able to travel and leave our 2 pups home with a house sitter. I am thinking about Scotland and we'd go in Fall. My husband loves cooler weather and my birthday is in October. We haven't been to Scotland. We don't like to change locations frequently. We are thinking about Edinburgh for a few days, then on... Read More

I will be in Brienz area late September. I already have hikes sorted out/thoroughly researched (praying for good weather): ~Maennlichen--> KS ~First--> Bachalpsee ~Iseltwald-->Giessbachfaelle. These are written in stone. I am looking for a 2-3 hour easy hike from Meiringen/Hasliberg/Axalp area ONLY. I have a fear of OPEN heights/ledges, so a... Read More

We are flying into Milan mid October 2024 on our way to Trieste to join a cruise. Our current plan is to head straight from the Milan airport to Lake Como for 2 nights, then to Cinque Terre for 3 nights, Florence for 4 nights and Venice for 3 nights (then one night in Trieste). My questions are as follows: [list=1] [*]Does it make sense to go t... Read More

I have visited Berlin several times , the last time was a short stay in 2016. I stayed in the east (Melia hotel, I liked), and the western part (Sofitel, didn't like ). I am looking for hotel in an area that is lively in the evening/ at night : a place with restaurants, cafes, movie theatres…etc. , not in bar/night clubs part of town Seven ni... Read More

Hi Folks - Two questions - 1) With 8 days on the ground - how would you recommend we split our time between the two cities. I am currently thinking 5 days in Vienna + 3 in Prague 2) Are there any can't miss day trips from either city (we don't plan on renting a car - so public transport access would be necessary). Thanks, Read More

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We're headed in the UK in mid-September (my husband, active 67 yo and me, mobility-challenged 59 yo). I use a mobility scooter for longer distances but can do shorter distances, stairs, etc. depending on the day - but no countryside ambles. I had rough plans for other destinations for this trip, but we went with LHR due to a much lower airfare, so... Read More

Best way to get from Porto to Lisbon airport, preferably nonstop? Read More

We arrived in Paris at 6AM on Friday, zipped through passport control and were able to check into our apartment at 8AM instead of 4PM, a huge bonus. We had a nice note from the owner and two small boxes of Alain Ducasse chocolates to welcome us which was a nice surprise. We purchased our usual essentials and took a nap. We can't power through, espe... Read More

Its probably obvious that I spend an inordinate amount of time dreaming about, and planning, travel. I admit to spending a lot of time browsing around various review sites, including the very popular Trip Advisor (yes, I know that TA is not a dependable site for selecting restaurants, but I do look at it, mostly for the photos, and the comments fr... Read More

Hello I'm leaving the US tomorrow and flying to Zurich where I'll be renting a car from Hertz. We'll be driving through France, Switzerland and Germany. After researching countries requiring International Drivers Permits I thought I wouldn't need one. Now I'm seeing various opinions about this. I know its probably a good idea if I have to deal wit... Read More

I’ll be renting a car in Spain for 20 days. What type of phone charging is usually available in a typical car? I want to make sure I bring the right cords and anything needed. Read More

Visiting Scotland for the first time mid July next year. Interested in a few hikes, a few castles, pretty towns, live music, and just seeing the outdoor scenery. Husband is interested in visiting the Oban distillery. Please critique my itinerary. Should I go to Mull instead of Skye because of the time of year I'm com... Read More

Hi, Me and my wife are travelling to Switzerland for the 1st time. We have limited days in our itinerary, eagerly want to visit the valleys/alps and require some help to get a review done by you since you are the expert here. We also want get some insights as well on which travel pass would suit best as we are confused with multiple online artic... Read More

Any suggestions for driver from London to Southampton Cruise ship terminal may 14th. Cant take train as my husband has mobility challenges Appreciate a recommendation Thanks Read More

After spending a lot of time scouring lodging options and reading about tourism and visiting Amsterdam, I am starting to have some hesitation about a visit to Amsterdam and am wondering if I should base elsewhere instead. (I have done something similar in other countries where I have skipped the major city and instead focused on smaller but very en... Read More

DH and I have been to Paris six times -- we start there for 4-7 days, then explore another area of France. However, we have never been there in winter, or more specifically at Christmas. Find myself pining over those windows! So, looking for some tips from those of you who live there (Kerouac, et al) or who've travelled then. We may be accompanied... Read More

Hello, We are US family of 4 (2 teenagers) flying in and out of Zurich late May into June for 2 weeks. I had planned for us to train everywhere, but some of the travel time looks like it would be greatly shortened if we rented a car - for all or part of the journey. (picking one up from interlaken and the remaining trip seems like a good idea, but... Read More

We are considering taking a northern lights cruise by P & o next year 2025. They have one in October and another in December. Has any one taken these cruises and kindly let us know their experience? We would prefer October but would that be good from the point of view of chances of seeing northern lights? Thanks for any help! Read More

Hi Everyone - I've spent a lot of time on the forums reading everyone's helpful content, and have put together a rough honeymoon plan: 1. Paris - Arrive and Stay for 2 nights 2. Saint-Remy (via TGV Paris>Avignon + pick-up rental car) - 3 nights to explore Saint-Remy, Les Beaux, Alpilles 3. Gordes (self-drive) - 3 nights to explore Gordes, Rous... Read More

Hello my friends - we are planning a two week trip in September for two couples to do level 2 hiking in Switzerland. All of us are in our late 50’s/early 60’s and though my wife and I are physically fit our friends have faced some recent health challenges that will limit them to no more than level 2 yet they are capable of walking for 5-6 hours pe... Read More

Torrey Island (Torray)…..14 km off the northern Irish coast, probably dating back to 5500 BC, and I really wanted to try it. We set off early so we could get to the ferry at Magheraroarty on time and have plenty of time on the island. It's wonderful weather, windy but beautiful. However, the ferry rocks violently... Once they arrive on the island,... Read More

Was wondering because I am planning to visit and someone bought this up and figured I'd check. I'm not overly concerned about this but I will be traveling with some electronics (mainly a laptop and a spare camera with a few lenses that I may lave in the room in some cases). Obviously when I leave for the day, I will keep everything zipped up in m... Read More

Hello all, Excited to have the opportunity of a last minute work trip that will have me staying in Reims and Paris for a few nights (Paris longer than Reims—lodging all set with these two bases). I’ve just tagged a 4 night leisure get away onto the end of this trip so I can visit Aix en Provence. Have long wanted to v... Read More

As some of you who already helped me know, in less than a month I will be taking a bike/barge tour. Prior to the cycling trip I will be spending three nights in Amsterdam to recover from jet lag and to see some of the sights. This is going to be leisurely, and I don’t intend to run myself ragged trying to sightsee. I like to just wander in scenic a... Read More