Hi Team, I am travelling to the USA next May (2023) and want to do a 4 day hike (with a trekking company in a small group) at one of the famous spots. I've never been to the USA and these three are all on my wish list. (I am travelling rest of country with a friend but doing my hike before she arrives). I'm 35 female, fairly fit, love to hike... Read More

We’ve been to the South Island twice, so for our third trip to New Zealand this coming October, we thought we’d concentrate on the North Island. Main interests are enjoying the scenery, light hiking/walking, food/wine. And just being somewhere different than Southern California. We have 10 nights…flying into Wellington and will likely spend a mi... Read More

Hi! We are planning a last minute trip to Paris. Where would be some good areas to stay? I have been there once and we stayed in the 6th Arr. near Boulevard St Germain at Hotel de Buci. The location was great for walking to many of the tourist sites and dinner, but I am not finding a lot of options there for our dates, so I want to expand my se... Read More

We have booked a 12 day trip to Paris and Provence at the end of June and I'd love help with a general itinerary that will interest these 4 "with it" young women. This will be our 10th visit to these areas so we have some familiarity with the cities and towns. The first 3 days in Paris are planned with getting settled, sight seeing, shopping and Ve... Read More

Hi all, I am working on three different itineraries -- this one would be a 10-day trip to Venice and the Dolomites. Our group is my husband and myself in our early 60s and six young adult kids -- a party of 8. Does anyone have any leads to reasonably-priced family accommodations for the Dolomite part of this trip? We could rent a car in Venic... Read More

Really stuck right now - original trip was put off twice due to covid & planning despite googling the **** out of it still has me stuck - mainly because i know i want to do too much. Details - 2 UK travellers in late 40's - used to cramming lots in e.g. we flew to San Fran and did the city, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes, Death Valley & ve... Read More

My family and I (husband and 12 year old daughter) will be visiting London in early July and planning a day trip to Bath during our 7 day visit. We have never been to Bath so a few of the things we are most interested in doing/seeing: Roman Baths, the Abbey Church, Pulteney Bridge, visit Sally Lunn's House for some buns and see the Royal Crescent a... Read More

Effective Dec. 2nd, Trans-Pacific and Interisland residents and tourists arriving on the Garden Isle will no longer be permitted to bypass quarantine with evidence of a negative COVID-19 test. This was instituted because of the spike in cases after October 15th, when they began allowing those with approved negative tests to bypass quarantine. Peopl... Read More

Following the success of the German and Portuguese version France is due to launch a €49 monthly ticket next year, valid on TER and Intercity trains but not on TGVs. Possibly also for buses and metros but that is yet to be worked out.

Hi, please tell me how much daily expenses I can expect (food, accommodation, train/bus fares) in Greece? Is Greece cheaper than UK or Germany for a budget traveler staying at an airBnB or 1 bedroom motel? I'm planning a trip from Thessaloniki airport to Pella, Vergina, Mt. Pelion, Delphi, Mycenae, Tiryns, Pylos, Athens archeological museum, De... Read More

Hi everyone. while I’ve had many trips to Italy for work, I want to take my wife and spend 6 weeks in the north, preferably in just two locations - half each. Can you suggest best locations to base for three weeks each location Read More

Has anyone been to Barcelona or the French Riviera? I'm trying to book flights in Europe right now. Staying 3 days in Southern France (Nice, Eze, a day trip to Monoco) and 3 days in Barcelona. Have one extra day and can't decide whether to spend it in Barcelona or France. Have never been to either. I speak Spanish, not French, so I thought I wou... Read More

Good afternoon everyone I am plotting a trip to Laguna Beach soon. One thing I would like to look up while I am there, either Laguna Beach or LA - a good, and small, live music venue. Indoors or outdoors. Any tips on that, including where to look for that sort of entertainment ideas? I am staying with a friend in LB and I will have a car. It's ju... Read More

Hi guys, I'm thinking of taking advantage of the fact I'm working remotely to spend a month in Europe. It's something I've always wanted to do. What would be a good city/place to base myself for one month? I'm looking for somewhere that's lively, with nice cafes to work from, and good day trip opportunities during the weekend. I've already b... Read More

Hi everyone, before my oldest goes to college, we’re taking one big trip to Europe. in addition to London, Paris, and Rome, we want to add on a few more (5 total) days in either Greece or Switzerland. We've obviously never been to either and I’m sure you’re reading this thinking: they’re nothing alike. I get it. Qualifiers: our kids love ar... Read More

Hi, We are visiting this part of UK after mid March and trying to make itinerary and allocate days. Focus is some nice scenery and architecture to photograph. Mostly interested in nature, but photographic castles too. Below are my days and high level pointers : 18-March - Reach Edinburgh at 8:00 AM with Caledonian Sleeper train. Pick up rental... Read More

Hi planning a driving trip to see the fall colors. leaving Hawaii on October 10th till October 24. We land in Boston on the 11th at 6am, not sure if we should pick up a car there, have concerns for traffic,etc, or should we catch a train to another city, either in Maine, New Hampshire or Vermont and get a car there. Do want to see the fall foliage... Read More

Are there any risks to entering the Schengen area in a certain country, based on preliminary plans, and then changing your plans and spending a lot of time in other countries? For example, if I have to get a visa, and I get it from, say, Austria, based on a plan to spend a week there, and then I change my mind after I arrive and decide to spend mor... Read More

Hi all, We are going on a Viking cruise on the Seine (Paris-Normandy) in early July and will then spend 4 nights in Paris (first time). I am just overwhelmed for some reason planning for these extra days... We will go to the Louvre, the D'Orsay and the Rodin (a few hours in each; just the highlights this trip) but would love some suggestions for l... Read More

Hello! I am planning a trip to Greece for myself and my 21 year-old son in May 2021. I understand the requirements for entry into Greece. I am fully vaccinated; my son is not. My question is: if he should contract COVID while in Greece and test positive for return flight, what is the protocol? I have read that he would be separated from me and plac... Read More

Hi All, We are family of 4 adults (age between 30-35years) and 2 kids (3 and 6years old) planning to visit Italy during first 2 weeks of June 2023. We are planning to stay in 1) Sorrento - 4 Nights 2) Rome - 3 Nights 3) La Spezia - 3 Nights 4) Venice - 3 Nights Before we make any reservations, I wanted to get your feedback on my initial draft... Read More

Hello all, We are hoping/planning for a trip to England in October-early November 2021, assuming life becomes safe. We have visited England and Scotland half a dozen times and are still working on our to-do list. Here is a beginning itinerary. Us: “mature” is the word, moving about more slowly than before but still moving nevertheless. We sta... Read More

Hi! My wife and I will be in Umbria and Rome in late October and early November. We’ll be flying into Milan after a long transcontinental flight. I’ve read various trip reports and restaurant recommendations for Umbria and Rome. Would love to seek advise on fine tuning the itinerary below. Day 1: overnight Milan after arrival. Day 2: Fly Mi... Read More

Trying to plot out a trip that was supposed to be for my 60th birthday this fall, but while it isn’t going to happen this year, I hope it will next. I want to spend seven days in the Umbrian region and three in Florence/ Siena. Based on your past trips, which would be the best choice weather and crowd wise? Late May or late August? I know the weath... Read More

Three weeks in Greece was exactly what I needed to break quarantine. It was magical. And it might take me three more weeks to finish this trip report! I have so much I want to share. But first: This was my first overseas road trip with a car. I really underestimated my ability to drive long di... Read More