Hello everyone. I have been lurking for a few months gleaning info on your travel plans for UT/AZ. I am now working on our rescheduled plans and would love any advice or suggestions you can offer regarding this possible itinerary. We will be road tripping as a family of 4, 2 adults, our 18yo daughter and our 16yo son. This is what I am thinking of,... Read More

Happy Days … Outdoor museums and gardens are slowly opening up, and when we heard the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanic Garden (I don’t know why they don’t call it “Gardens”) in Arcadia, CA, was opening for a limited amount of visitors each day, we immediately signed up... Read More

This in October 2020, of course, maybe. But the weather might be good, and i've always wanted to experience the vineyards of Bordeaux. I studied enology and viticulture in college, picked grapes and worked for a winery in Napa Co, Cali so such a trip would be great. Today's plan is to take ferry from Cork IR to Brest FR. Find a train able to ta... Read More

I just want to report on positive and pleasant experiences we have had in the past week with both Hawaiian and American Airlines. While sad, of course, that both our June and September trips will not happen, once the flights were officially cancelled, we had no issues with asking for refunds. No pressures to reschedule or accept vouchers. And I am... Read More

I was trying to cancel my summer trip to Long Island due to COVID-19,emailed them multiple times asking for refund but they bluntly refused. Only offered future credit but who knows what going to happen in the future. I called my credit card company to dispute. Do you have similar problems? Read More

This post is, I confess, born out of a little boredom but also some curiosity. While stuck at home (in Australia) I have been watching more trashy television than is probably good for me. In my viewing, there are programs showing many Americans moving to Europe and renting/buying property and I'm curious as to how they manage that. I don't mean... Read More

Hi, Me and 7 others are planning a road trip next year from Calais, through Belgium, Germany, Switzerland into Italy then back Are the use of walkies talkies in these countries banned? also a friend of mine as a modified car, ive seen a few posts saying they might be banned in some countries but i cant get a definitive answer HELP Read More

My sister has homes in Brooklyn and in Arles and had been planning on moving from the former to the latter at the end of June, with her small dog. She always has flown Air France and has not been able to fly business or first with the dog due to rules. While it is not clear When/ if it will be possible to go , she would like to fly with the do... Read More

My mom, myself and my three kids will be doing the drive from Natchez to Nashville via the Natchez Trace Parkway June 8th-12th. The kids are 14,13,9 and are great travelers and accustomed to state parks, picnics, road trips, historical trips etc. and do well with it all. Any thoughts on do not miss attractions or stops along the Trace is appreciate... Read More

Hi i am planing to visit greece either in september 2020 or in June 2021 depends to the post covid19 situation. My program is as follows: Day 1: Earlier arriving to Athens airport(5:30 am) to epidavros (i visied nafplio, mycenes ,mystras , laconia and Mani from some years ago) ... Read More

This is our first summer in Scottsdale due to COVID. We’d like to find a nice getaway for a week this summer, possibly in an Airbnb that is dog friendly. Would love suggestions where to go that’s within 3+ hour drive and has walkable paths, cooler temps and decent restaurants to order in. Planning to keep the social distancing this summer. Read More

We are heading to NY State from SC and plan to take 95 north through Va. then 495 to 270 around DC. It will be next Sunday morning (5/31) as we will be spending the night in Woodbridge, Va. We are thinking traffic shouldn't be too bad on a Sunday morning. Opinions? Read More

sure miss reading info and updates from SongDoc. is he still posting on Kauai Read More

2 flights cancelled due to Virus and I have requested a cash refund from BA but they are refusing and are issuing me vouchers which are no good to me as This was my year to travel and the event we were attending Passion Play in Oberammergau was cancelled. I even cited their Civil Aviation Authority ruling number which indicates they must give cash... Read More

Hello Fellow Travellers, We hope to make it to Italy in mid September if our flight's not cancelled and I would appreciate any suggestions on my rough draft itinerary: 10/2 - 10/6: Assisi w/side trips to 2 of the following: Spello, Perugia, Spoleto, Gubbio, Montefalco 10/6 - 10/9: Train to Bologna: if we decided to take a day trip from Bolo... Read More

My husband and I are planning a trip to Sicily in mid September (if the flight is not cancelled). These are our thoughts and I would appreciate any opinions or suggestions on our rough draft itinerary. We are not beach people but enjoy museums, castles, palaces, architecture, culture, and ruins that aren's similar to the Coloseum and we may stop... Read More

I will be going to Prague next June with my daughter (staying in an apartment) following a big family trip to Greece (20 people! god help me!). My sister and soon to be brother in law would like to join us in Prague as their honeymoon. I would like to get them the hotel as a wedding gift, but not spend too too much money. We will be there for 4... Read More

This is from a friend, Philip Gwyn Jones. Phil lives in Venice, teaches English a bit and writes novels. He is not exactly your standard writer living in a garret; four of his books have sold well, the fifth is on the way. Phil and Caroline live in an apartment close to the San Basilio vaporetto stop. Two days ago I went to buy a newspaper,... Read More

I will be staying for an overnight layover at DFW and would like advice on a hotel. I am a budget traveler and prefer a hotel with quiet AC. I have been in some motels with old and noisy air-conditioning and being a light sleeper it was a fitful night for me even with earplugs. I prefer to... Read More

The Guardian has published the EU safety rules for flying to, from and within the EU, when and if things open up that far. I hope you like your facemasks, and carry plenty of them for your Transatlantic flights. You won't catch me anywhere near a plane or an airport for a long time. I think you would have to be truly desperate to travel to go thr... Read More

We might consider going to the Outer Banks this summer. We will be traveling from Colorado so the likely airport will be Norfolk. We may possibly bring grand kids. Any suggestions on an area to stay. I've heard Nags Head is nice. Probably with social distancing we would possibly try and find a beach that would be less crowded. Thanks, Read More

We have a September trip already planned (although I need a new flight since our flight was canceled) Interesting article today. Would you risk it? I might.

cdnyul has posted a link to a high tech photo of The Night Watch from the Rijksmuseum. We saw it there in 2018 but seeing it in this high tech photo was incredible. Thanks cdnyul for posting the link. It made me wonder about other paintings that might be viewed this same way and I stumbled across the link below to The Garden of Earthly Delights fr... Read More

We (family of 4) are looking at places we might want to visit in France during our 2022 trip. We plan on starting in London before heading to France. Other places we plan on visiting in France are: St. Malo/Dinan area, Loire Valley, and ending in Paris. Depending on where we decide to visit in France will help determine how we get from London to Fr... Read More

In 2011, Norwegian TV NRK did a live programme of the 5 day Hurtigruten voyage Bergen - Kirkenes, and a good soul put all of it on youtube as one big playlist. "2011" turned out to be a huge event after the 1st day, and you'll be welcomed at every stop with a brassband, a school choir and the mayor. As you turn towards North Norway, coastal commun... Read More