So me and my wife planning to visit albania for 3 nights. We saw some tiktok videos and fell in love but upon research it seems like Albanias public transport system isn't like other europian countries. We found only a handful ways to travel once we are there but even that seems really complicated for us. Since we have limited days we can't just st... Read More

What do you think about that for a 25 nights road trip in july : Arrival in Bordeaux (2 nights) Pyrénées (3 nights) Carcassonne and Narbonne (2 nights) Nîmes (4 nights) Luberon (3 nights) Nice (2 nights) Coastal Liguria (only the first part after Monaco and before Genoa 3 nights) Turin (3 nights) Vanoise mountains (2 nights) Lyon (1... Read More

In particular, wondering about Otranto, Gallipoli & Monopoli, places I might go for a day trip. Yes, I have googled them to try and ascertain what I'd like to know, but it is very difficult to tell. My main question is how close the train station is to the town centers and if there are likely to be taxis available at the stations, because what mi... Read More

Hello! My wife and I are finally looking to do a Honeymoon after a few years of marriage (Covid derailed a lot of plans). We're really interested in New Zealand. We've looked around at multiple past posts on different sites and itineraries, and I've crafted one for us. This will be during the New Zealand summer at some point. We currently are plann... Read More

Hello, Our family of four (two adults and two teenagers) are planning a trip to Provence late June this summer. After three days in Barcelona we're renting a car (in France) and doing the following: Two nights in Collouire (this might change) three nights based near Avignon/Arles Two or three nights near Vaison La Romaine two nights in Ro... Read More

Oh boy. (Groan.) Here's a photo from this week. https://cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/opb/4L46K45Z6M2ITCVMHH7TLLNHDA.jpg Read More

My young adult kids are flying on AA from the US to London where they will transfer to Finnair to Helsinki and then to a smaller plane to Tromso. They only travel with a 22" roller carryon and a daypack. This is no problem to bring on board with AA. But Finnair has more strict weight restrictions and there is no way their bags will be under the... Read More

Traveling to Monterey in September for family wedding, looking for a nice quiet hotel, we don’t need pools or ocean views. Staying 4 nights, wedding venue is at the Cooper Molera Barns. Thanks! Read More

Hello everyone, We finally booked our tickets to Andalusia. We are a family of two adults and two children (12 & 6 Year). We'll be staying there for 11 nights / 12 days, we'll be landing in Malaga in the morning and we are planning to spend the days as following: [list] [*]Landing in Malaga, getting train to Granada and spending 3 nights th... Read More

Hi all, I had to change a planned trip to Paris from midApril to midOctober. The hotel I want to stay in (Hotel Luxembourg Parc) price is double in October from what it was for now. Does anyone know why? I made a reservation for October, but don't think I can manage that much. Can anyone suggest a charming hotel near the Park in the 300 euro a ni... Read More

Hello fellow travelers, We are traveling in southern England by car starting in London and ending in Rye. We need to get to Paris and am hoping to get ideas on the best way to do so. We prefer not having to drive back to London and so are considering dropping the car in Dover, however, this requires taking a train to St. Pancras station then the E... Read More

We have a booking at 10:30 AM for the Tower, a 2:00 PM booking for Westminster Abbey and then 4:00 PM Thames Cruise from WM Pier to Greenwich. Please give ideas about how we can tour both around 100 min each. Yes, I know it will "not do justice" to the historical places. But I guess that's better than just taking selfies from outside, right?... Read More

We are planning a trip to the Alsace Eastern France and Provence tour. What are the best dates for a tour during the harvest time? Read More

This will be my second trip to Rome. I have seen the major sites. One of my favorite galleries was the Villa Borghese, so I plan to return. Other than that, I am looking for some unique places to visit or activities to do. I love art, music and history. I know - I will be in the right place. Read More

Hello, I have narrowed my search to around the Parthenon, but I am open to other areas too. I am looking for a 200- 300 a night. 300 being the maximum. I only want safe and walking distance to sites. Love your suggestions. Read More

I have a week to spend in the Alps at the end of June before a meeting. I'm a 65-yr-old female traveling solo, flying into ZRH and out of GVA. I'm looking for the experience I've had based in Murren, Wengen, Zermatt, and Garmisch--multiple lifts/trains in/near the town to gain elevation, mountain views, and easy to moderate walks. I've picked M... Read More

I am planning a last minute trip to Italy for my family of 5 (kids are 21, 19 & 13). I’m hoping I can pull this off, since we want to head to Italy the week of 6/24 - which is right around the corner! This will be our 1st time in Italy and my 1st time planning a trip to Europe so it’s a bit overwhelming! I would love to get feedback on what I’ve pu... Read More

Would like to hear thoughts on the above times. 4 nights/ 5 days. Thanks! Read More

We are scheduled to fly to London on April 30. We can cancel until 48 hours prior to departure. I've been watching the weather forecasts for Wiltshire, Somerset, West and East Sussex for some time now. It looks as though the cool, wet weather will continue for the foreseeable future, according to the UK Met Office and some weather sites. But the l... Read More

I've read some articles about the new smoking laws in France, that they were going to ban smoking in parks and all public outdoor spaces at the start of this year. But I've not seen any recent articles about it, the only articles I can find are from last year, and none of them have been very specific. So, are they in effect now? What does that mea... Read More

Another opportunity to spend some time in Europe, found us flying in and out of the lovely city of Nice. In between we would spend the best part of a month in Andalucia. On our last couple of trips to Europe, we have chosen to fly with Air France from Vancouver. While this does mean a connection in Paris (which can be interesting), we have found... Read More

Mom, 20 year old son, 12 year old daughter- summer vacay- Was going to Ireland, but other party bailed from the trip, so now looking to go somewhere for 9 days inside the US. This can be a road trip, multi city flight, or a one destination trip. I want it to be amazing for everyone, and I thought I would reach out for ideas. Have been considerin... Read More

On April 20, just 4 days ago, I suggested to middle sis that she should apply for Global Entry. I thought the whole process would take months, as she's never had it before. Today, just 4 days after filling out the application, she got the email of her conditional approval. She scheduled an interview at her home airport for May 1, just a week fro... Read More

Greetings everyone, I'm gearing up for a trip to the northern region of Spain in a few months, flying in from Italy. My destination is Santander, and from there, I'm thinking about exploring Cantabria and the Basque Country, including stops in Bilbao and San Sebastián. I expect to be for one week there, any recommendations in terms of what not to... Read More

Hey yall, I am planning on arriving to Paris on May 30 and am trying to be in Rome by June3 or 4 to meet up with a friend. I am wondering if yall had any recommendations on #1 how to do this, but also the best places to visit while I am making my way to Rome. I am thinking of spending like two nights in paris and then going down towards Nice, Flore... Read More