Split (1)

train · 823 rows

Subsets and Splits

No community queries yet

The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.

selftext stringlengths 30 27.9k	chosen listlengths 2 2	rejected listlengths 2 2
NOTE: October 2023 If the US Government has a Shutdown Passport Processing will slow down. There will not be a way around this. Do not trust 3rd party services. ___ For the last few years we've been getting multiple posts a day on American Passport Questions. To help alleviate the amount of posts, and make sure everyone is getting the same information I've created this Megathread. ___ THE BEST ADVICE IS: * APPLY AND RENEW EARLY. * ALWAYS CHECK YOUR PASSPORT'S EXPIRATION DATE. * PUT YOUR PASSPORT IN A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE WHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT. * DO NOT WAIT TO CHECK EXPIRATION OR LOCATION OF PASSPORT THE NIGHT BEFORE. CHECK IT EARLY. ___ [The 2022 Thread Can Be Found Here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/v2m73y/passport_questions_issues_megathread_2022/) [The Winter 2021 / Spring 2022 Passport Megathread can be found here](https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/ps3cvv/us_passport_questions_issues_megathread/). [The Spring/Summer 2021 Passport Megathread can be found here](https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/nhe74a/passport_questions_issues_megathread_summer_2021/). ___ #American Passport Information ## How to Apply [All Information can be found here](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply.html). There will be a form to fill out. Information on passport photos. What documents & IDs you'll need, etc. ##Where to Apply [Then you'll need to see which avenue you'll need to apply at](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/where-to-apply.html). This could be an acceptance facility like a local USPS office, an actual Passport Agency, or via mail (for renewals). [If you are applying Outside of the US please see this information](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/outside-us.html). NOTE: Many locations still have COVID protocols and do not accept same day or walk ins. ##Processing Times Within the US As of October 2023, times have been extended. [You can find the latest processing times here](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/processing-times.html). Normal processing is around 8-11 weeks. Expedited processing is around 5-7 weeks. (You also have the option to expedite shipping from the facility, that is an added cost is an additional add-on to Expedited passports.) Urgent processing within 3 business days. And you can book these appointments starting 2 weeks from your travel date if you've not applied before. If you have you can only call within 5 business days of your travel date. You can only make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778 or TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793. Life or Death/ Emergency Service is around 72 hours/3 business days, and you can book these appointments starting 2 weeks from your travel date. You can only make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778 or TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793. NOTE: This timing may not include shipping time. There have been issues in the past of USPS causing delays to and from the processing facilities and those delays are not accounted for in the official processing times. NOTE: Some facilities may be quicker, others may take longer, the above time is the average. We have had users saying an additional week or two has sometimes been added onto the above processing times at certain facilities so do not assume the stated processing times are accurate. Do not book travel "to the day" of when the processing time says they could be done with processing the passport, because again, it does not include shipping times. NOTE: It can take up to 2 weeks before your status changes to "In Process". Some people have gotten their recently submitted expedited passports quicker than stated times BUT NOT ALL. Do not plan on being lucky, get your application in early and expedited as needed. Many people are saying that both Normal and Expedited processing is taking weeks longer than the above-listed processing time. ___ #Frequently Asked Questions for Applying Within the US ### What is the status of my application? Check here: https://passportstatus.state.gov/ ### They cashed my check, does that mean my passport is coming soon? No. During covid they have been opening the submitted paperwork and cashing the check first, and then often sitting on the paperwork for up to 2-6 weeks. Them cashing the check doesn't mean they are processing it or that everything is going well. Once they start processing it, if they find errors, or your paperwork, IDs, etc aren't in order you may hear from them and be told how to correct the issues. ### Can I get a same day passport. Not likely during covid since they aren't taking walk in appointments. ### My trip is in a few days and I just realized I don't have my passport/it's lost/it's expired/whatever, HELP WHAT DO I DO? In all honesty you are pretty much SOL. [It is almost impossible to get the Urgent/Life or Death/Emergency in-person appointments](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/emergencies.html). For these urgent appointments you must call them directly via the phone numbers on the above link. If you are trying to go that route you'll need to look at any location you can realistically get to INCLUDING flying to them. Note that many people have faked life or death/emergency reasons so this is making it nearly impossible to get these appointments. Otherwise you may be better off calling all your pre-booked vacation expenses and see if you have any options to postpone or refund your now-not-happening-trip. ### Can I switch my application from Regular Processing to Expedited? Yes. Expedited service costs an additional $60. If you applied and have not received your passport, you may call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 and receive instructions on how request to expedite your passport. NOTE: It can take 20 days to fulfill this request. NOTE: This is just a request, sometimes it cannot be honored. Regular Passports are processed at a different facility than Expedited ones. So they need to FIND your application paperwork in order to be able to switch the processing. ### I submitted my passport ages ago but my status hasn't changed/its been WAY past the processing times quoted on the website. There may be a problem. Try contacting the State Department/Passport Office, or reach out to your state State Representatives. They actually can often help with speeding along passports and fixing issues when they get stuck in the system. ### My "Status" on the website says "Not Available" It can take up to 2-6 weeks for your status to change to In-Progress. ### How do I find my State Representatives who can assist me? [This link will help you for your State House Represenative](https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative) or [you can also try your Senator](https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm). Once you are in contact and have asked for help on your passport application you may be asked to fill out a privacy form or other paperwork allowing your representative to work on your behalf. Make sure to follow up quickly to keep the ball rolling. ### Can I buy a flight that shows I'm leaving within 3 business days, get my passport, and then cancel the flight/Can I fake a family emergency? No, you'll need to provide proof of your emergency. ### Can I buy a flight that shows I'm leaving in 2 weeks, book the Urgent in-person appointment that would be within 72 hours of that flight, get my passport, and then cancel the flight? Yes, but given that those appointments are still supposed to be for urgent/emergencies and right now those appointments are VERY hard to get even if you have a valid reason. For those doing these in-person appointment, you'll get your passport within a few hours or a day or two from the appointment. They'll factor in your urgency, what wiggle room you have, and the other needs to figure out what priority yours will be. But you will get it within 72 hours. ### What about using a 3rd Party Rush/Expediting Service/Courier/Expeditor? DO NOT USE THESE!!! There is no magical service (other than contacting your state's house of representatives) that can get you your passport quicker than official channels. You are instead paying a shit ton of money for someone else to do any of the above steps and faster processing isn't guaranteed or possible. As well as there are many outright scam companies out there. I would not recommend you give them your personal information. [See the official government info here on why you should not use these](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/get-fast/courier-and-expeditor-companies.html). ### I'm an American currently abroad and my passport recently expired. I need to quickly return to USA, can I travel on an expired passport? Not any longer this ended December 31st, 2021. ## Other Questions ### Can I travel internationally by air without a passport book? For air travel, the airline won't even let you on your first initial flight if you do not have proper documentation and visas. This is because the airline will be penalized and fined if you are held and deported due to improper documentation/visas. A passport card cannot be used for air travel. ### Can I travel internationally by land without a passport? We frequently get questions on this especially for the USA/Mexico border. Officially no, you actually do need a passport. Unofficially some people have reported getting INTO Mexico without a passport can be easier than coming BACK into the US without a passport. ### Can I travel internationally via a cruise without a passport? We'd recommend hitting up /r/cruise as it may depend on your specific cruise. Some may not allow you on at all without a passport, others simply won't let you do shore excursions if you don't have a passport. ### I have dual citizenship, can I travel on my other passport instead? While USA has no exit immigration, so you don't need to show your passport to exit, you are required to enter the USA on your American passport. You cannot use your other citizenship to get a visa to enter America on your other passport. So unless you are going to get your passport abroad at an Embassy/Consulate before you return, get your American passport before you go. ### What is the difference between a Passport Book and a Passport Card? Card is for Land borders and some sea ports of entry. Think Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Bermuda. You cannot use it for air travel. If you plan on doing any air travel within the next 10 years get the passport book. ### Since US Embassies are processing passports faster (less than 6 weeks), how can I send my application there to be processed? You can't. Embassies only process passports for people in-person and in-country. Also, if your travel is soon and you are headed back to the US, you'll be given a limited-use Emergency Passport that can only be used to travel back to the US. So the "Why don't I just fly to Mexico on my soon to be expiring passport and apply at the embassy there?" idea only works if you are in Mexico for 6+ weeks and if you have a current valid passport to even enter Mexico (or insert whatever other US Embassy you were asking about.) ### I've heard about "6 Month Validity Rule" what is it and what does it mean? Some countries require the passport to still be valid 6 months after entry (or exit). This is to ensure you have valid documents to be able to exit the country. Some countries do not have this requirement, some require it to be 3 months, etc. But the easiest way to think about it is your passport actually expires 6 months early. And so its best to renew it before that time. ### I lost my passport, reported it lost, and now just found the original one, can I travel on it? No. Once reported lost/stolen its deactivated and cannot be used for travel. You should put a hole through a corner of the passport or otherwise make it clear it cannot be used so you don't accidentally bring it to the airport. ### I lost my passport, but have a photo copy. Am I okay to travel? NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### I got part of my order but didn't get my old passport/new passport/passport card/my ID documents?!? They'll come in separate shipments. ### I forgot my passport was in my maiden name/former name. Can I still use it for travel? Your ticket must match your passport name. Note: There may be issues if your vaccine card/info is in a different name than the passport/ticketed name, but use the COVID Megathread for that question. ### How can I get flight confirmation/book a flight if I don't have my passport? Unless you are booking with a 3rd party agency that charges for every little change, pretty much all airlines allow you to book with nonsense numbers (all 1's) and at a later time update your passport info, or even wait until check in, in-person to do so. Many people do not have passports when they book flights, or they lose their passport, or their passport expires. They are fully aware that until they check the passport day-of, the information might not be correct or valid. ### Other FAQs from the source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/faqs.html ___ Other fun governmental processes that are also heavily delayed are TSA Precheck, Global Entry, SENTRI, NEXUS, see this post from 5/17/23 for more info https://www.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/13k7b2p/global_entry_sentri_and_nexus_wait_times_from/ ___ # ONE KEY RULE: If you are answering any question with timing of how long it took you to get your passport you MUST state when this happened. ___ Lastly, the person who created this post /u/jadeoracle is NOT your personal passport problemsolver. This post was created simply so we wouldn't have 100 posts a day cluttering the rest of the sub. That's it. So please don't PM or Chat asking for help. Please just post a comment in this thread.	[ { "content": "NOTE: October 2023 If the US Government has a Shutdown Passport Processing will slow down. There will not be a way around this. Do not trust 3rd party services.\n\n___\n\n\n**For the last few years we've been getting multiple posts a day on American Passport Questions. To help alleviate the am...	[ { "content": "NOTE: October 2023 If the US Government has a Shutdown Passport Processing will slow down. There will not be a way around this. Do not trust 3rd party services.\n\n___\n\n\n**For the last few years we've been getting multiple posts a day on American Passport Questions. To help alleviate the am...
U.S. Department of State issued a new travel advisory today, saying "Worldwide Caution". https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/worldwide-caution.html > Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. Are you lending any credence to this and changing plans? Or continuing on business as usual? Anyone recall the U.S. issuing this kind of warning in the past?	[ { "content": "U.S. Department of State issued a new travel advisory today, saying \"Worldwide Caution\".\n\nhttps://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/worldwide-caution.html\n\n> Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attack...	[ { "content": "U.S. Department of State issued a new travel advisory today, saying \"Worldwide Caution\".\n\nhttps://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/worldwide-caution.html\n\n> Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attack...
The whole experience at Heathrow made me decide to avoid the airport in future entirely for connecting flights. Compared to other American, Arab and European airport, in Heathrow you have to: 1. Go through the nightmare security theater yet again (T5) even if the flights are on the same booking reference. 2. Except for not being required to take shoes off, the security theater is the worst here. Not only do they enforce the 100ml liquids like every other airport but this is the first and only time I’ve been asked to throw away sub 100ml liquids because they don’t fit in the ridiculous 20x20cm clear bag, a rule which isn’t even enforced by TSA in the US… 3. Chaotic lines - I thought the British were known for queuing? There were no security line anywhere but just law of the jungle. People were allowed to barge thru without facing any consequences My question is… why isn’t this talked about more? For example, people complain about TSA in the states etc. but this was easily the most horrible experience I’ve been through and made taking the connecting flight a nightmare. When transiting through Munich or DC, you simply don’t need to go through security again if you’ve already been checked through in your Origin airport. Is there a way to see which airports / terminals / routes need to have you go thru security again for connecting flights?	[ { "content": "The whole experience at Heathrow made me decide to avoid the airport in future entirely for connecting flights. Compared to other American, Arab and European airport, in Heathrow you have to:\n\n1. Go through the nightmare security theater yet again (T5) even if the flights are on the same booking...	[ { "content": "The whole experience at Heathrow made me decide to avoid the airport in future entirely for connecting flights. Compared to other American, Arab and European airport, in Heathrow you have to:\n\n1. Go through the nightmare security theater yet again (T5) even if the flights are on the same booking...
Hello a few hours have passed since I have figured alternate plans so now I have a second I am wondering if what happened by AirAsia was correct? I am an Australian national in Bangkok and I had planned to make my way to Japan tonight first with a flight from DMK to Hanoi with AirAsia and then 2.5 hours after landing a flight from Hanoi to Nagoya with Vietjet. Whilst in line to board the AirAsia worker asked to see my Vietnam Visa, I had thoroughly searched online to make sure I didn’t need a transit Visa if I had proof of ongoing travel and could transit through but the lady was adamant that I couldn’t do that with AirAsia. Long story short she was adamant I wasn’t allowed on the plane as I didn’t have a Visa I didn’t think I needed but I ultimately gave up arguing with her and purchased a last minute $450 direct flight to Osaka from BKK so I had to rush to leave the airport and take a Grab half way across the city. My question is was she right to deny my entry onto the plane did I really need to purchase a visa to transit through Hanoi airport? Would appreciate any knowledge anyone has on the rules and what I should do from here, Thankyou.	[ { "content": "Hello a few hours have passed since I have figured alternate plans so now I have a second I am wondering if what happened by AirAsia was correct?\n\nI am an Australian national in Bangkok and I had planned to make my way to Japan tonight first with a flight from DMK to Hanoi with AirAsia and then ...	[ { "content": "Hello a few hours have passed since I have figured alternate plans so now I have a second I am wondering if what happened by AirAsia was correct?\n\nI am an Australian national in Bangkok and I had planned to make my way to Japan tonight first with a flight from DMK to Hanoi with AirAsia and then ...
I'm planning a trip to Copenhagen, but have also been to Montreal and Singapore since they were said to be super safe. Any other places you can suggest?	[ { "content": "I'm planning a trip to Copenhagen, but have also been to Montreal and Singapore since they were said to be super safe. Any other places you can suggest?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Japan is my favorite country for safety. Obviously not 100% safe, but about as good as it gets. I ...	[ { "content": "I'm planning a trip to Copenhagen, but have also been to Montreal and Singapore since they were said to be super safe. Any other places you can suggest?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I travel almost weekly and feel much saved in europe than when i go home to mtl. Have you been to ...
A friend and I are travelling around Europe. If we ever need to speak to someone, she immediately starts speaking in English. I've always assumed that was considered rude, and to at least try to ask in their native tongue if they speak english first. Her point was that "if they do they do, if not, they'll just say it. People wanna be efficient and not waste time". I hadn't really considered that, but I wanna hear what other people do. Do you just immediately speak English (or your native language) or do you ask locals if they speak your language first? Edit: Okay it looks like for Dutch, and Nordics, I'll assume they speak English. For everyone else, I'll ask in their language first. Unless they're the French. In which case I'll ask if they can speak English in the most condescending redneck accent, just to annoy the French. Think I got it figured out.	[ { "content": "A friend and I are travelling around Europe. If we ever need to speak to someone, she immediately starts speaking in English. I've always assumed that was considered rude, and to at least try to ask in their native tongue if they speak english first. \n\nHer point was that \"if they do they do, if...	[ { "content": "A friend and I are travelling around Europe. If we ever need to speak to someone, she immediately starts speaking in English. I've always assumed that was considered rude, and to at least try to ask in their native tongue if they speak english first. \n\nHer point was that \"if they do they do, if...
Currently booking a vacation for May of 2024. I’m torn between Napa Valley, California and Willamette Valley, Oregon. I’ll be flying, and staying ideally 4 nights.! Any pro’s or cons to either one?	[ { "content": "Currently booking a vacation for May of 2024. I’m torn between Napa Valley, California and Willamette Valley, Oregon. I’ll be flying, and staying ideally 4 nights.! Any pro’s or cons to either one?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'I would recommend Sonoma if you want a more chill, be...	[ { "content": "Currently booking a vacation for May of 2024. I’m torn between Napa Valley, California and Willamette Valley, Oregon. I’ll be flying, and staying ideally 4 nights.! Any pro’s or cons to either one?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The later you go the better your chances are of sunny ...
I’m an American citizen who has to urgently return back to the states. Thing is, my passport expires the same day my flight would land in O’hare. I cannot afford to renew my passport as it would take too long, and I must be home asap. I do have at least two days after my flight before I have to attend my matters. Is there anything I can do or am I screwed?	[ { "content": "I’m an American citizen who has to urgently return back to the states. Thing is, my passport expires the same day my flight would land in O’hare. I cannot afford to renew my passport as it would take too long, and I must be home asap. I do have at least two days after my flight before I have to at...	[ { "content": "I’m an American citizen who has to urgently return back to the states. Thing is, my passport expires the same day my flight would land in O’hare. I cannot afford to renew my passport as it would take too long, and I must be home asap. I do have at least two days after my flight before I have to at...
Perhaps my Googling and DuckDuckGo-ing skills suck, but I'm having a hell of a job finding what I'd call "traditional", UK-style, Bed and Breakfast stays (in NSW, Australia and in New Zealand (whereas in previous down under visits a decade(s) ago I know they existed)), .... search returns are giving me Booking.com, hotels.com, you now, paid hits. Has Airbnb killed the old school model? \[Anyone have a good web resource for New Zealand B&Bs?\] Thank you,	[ { "content": "Perhaps my Googling and DuckDuckGo-ing skills suck, but I'm having a hell of a job finding what I'd call \"traditional\", UK-style, Bed and Breakfast stays (in NSW, Australia and in New Zealand (whereas in previous down under visits a decade(s) ago I know they existed)), .... search returns are gi...	[ { "content": "Perhaps my Googling and DuckDuckGo-ing skills suck, but I'm having a hell of a job finding what I'd call \"traditional\", UK-style, Bed and Breakfast stays (in NSW, Australia and in New Zealand (whereas in previous down under visits a decade(s) ago I know they existed)), .... search returns are gi...
Context: I had a morning flight to SFO from MDW with my wife. We were already seated on a packed flight with iffy weather conditions (slight rain and typical Chicago wind I assume). We got delayed because their engineers said we wouldn’t be able to fly with the headwind, amount of passengers, and cargo (TBC, there were still a few empty seats). So they were looking for volunteers to hop on another flight and they didn’t get enough. Long story short, we were told (not asked) to deboard the plane. I talked to 2 agents at the gate to settle everything. They got everyone’s info and they said they would email the ~15 passengers that got bumped. I was told compensation would be: next day flight around the same time same airline, 4x the original amount paid, no hotel (not even a refund for hotel in SF), and nothing else. We were reassured this and told we can leave the airport already. Email arrives around 5 hours later and the amount offered was the original payment + $40. Nowhere near the 4x promised which is what made me comfortable leaving the airport/situation. I can ask them again at the gate tomorrow morning but I am afraid they will deny til they die. Do I have any recourse in this case? Edit: Frontier Airlines #2483 departure: 10:35AM CT New flight: #2483 dep 11:11AM CT Update Nov. 9, 2023: I spoke to the same supervisor and she won’t budge. They weaseled their way saying I’m only owed 4x the one way fare which is what it says on the DoT website. They probably calculated BASE FARE. Though for basic calculations, I paid $280 for my wife and I with 1 checked bag. Divide it up and it’s around $70/one way. I was offered $155.92/person.	[ { "content": "Context: I had a morning flight to SFO from MDW with my wife. We were already seated on a packed flight with iffy weather conditions (slight rain and typical Chicago wind I assume). We got delayed because their engineers said we wouldn’t be able to fly with the headwind, amount of passengers, and ...	[ { "content": "Context: I had a morning flight to SFO from MDW with my wife. We were already seated on a packed flight with iffy weather conditions (slight rain and typical Chicago wind I assume). We got delayed because their engineers said we wouldn’t be able to fly with the headwind, amount of passengers, and ...
Hello, I am traveling to Lehore Pakistan for a friend's wedding. I will be entering Pakistan with him and his family and I've already got my visa approved from Pakistan. I am just scared with everything going on and the fact that I'm Jewish (my name is pretty Jewish Aswell) Was wondering if it's a good idea to travel there and would it be safe for me as a Jewish person. Mostly just worried about going through the airport and what would happen if they found out I was Jewish? Thank you for all your advice :)	[ { "content": "Hello, \n\nI am traveling to Lehore Pakistan for a friend's wedding. I will be entering Pakistan with him and his family and I've already got my visa approved from Pakistan. \n\nI am just scared with everything going on and the fact that I'm Jewish (my name is pretty Jewish Aswell) Was wondering i...	[ { "content": "Hello, \n\nI am traveling to Lehore Pakistan for a friend's wedding. I will be entering Pakistan with him and his family and I've already got my visa approved from Pakistan. \n\nI am just scared with everything going on and the fact that I'm Jewish (my name is pretty Jewish Aswell) Was wondering i...
Hi everyone, I'm trying to plan a 2-week trip to either of these places over the Christmas break and struggling to decide which one to go to. My favourite part about travelling is experiencing local cuisines, though I have a slight preference for Chinese cuisine over Thailand and Vietnam. I would love to see the Zhangjiajie National Park in China but have heard it's difficult to get around in China for foreigners without a car/who don't speak Mandarin. Pros for Vietnam and Thailand are the food is still great and they have beautiful landscapes too. My ultimate preference is China, but I'm very worried about safety issues as a Canadian traveller, especially given the current political landscape between the countries. Vietnam and Thailand seem to be friendlier towards Canadians. I'm also travelling with my partner (we're both white early 20s gays). We're discreet but I hear Vietnam and Thailand are a bit more friendly. Would appreciate any insights from people who have been to any of these places in the past few months or can confidently speak to my concerns or any of the above. TIA	[ { "content": "Hi everyone, I'm trying to plan a 2-week trip to either of these places over the Christmas break and struggling to decide which one to go to. My favourite part about travelling is experiencing local cuisines, though I have a slight preference for Chinese cuisine over Thailand and Vietnam.\n\nI wou...	[ { "content": "Hi everyone, I'm trying to plan a 2-week trip to either of these places over the Christmas break and struggling to decide which one to go to. My favourite part about travelling is experiencing local cuisines, though I have a slight preference for Chinese cuisine over Thailand and Vietnam.\n\nI wou...
My partner and I are considering between Belize or Panama for a quick, last-minute trip over Christmas since he got a surprise 7 days PTO that week from his job, just found out yesterday. He is one of 2 people at his physical job so he can't take time off otherwise for traveling. They basically stop work when he's gone, so trying to make the most of this. We have about $1800 in flight credit that needs to be used by May 2024 for United since we had to cancel our trip to Taiwan due to his job. Upon looking at different places we can fly to that isn't 8+ hours for a flight, we've settled on Belize or Panama (Cuba is doable but the economic situation there is concerning). Belize - 2.5 hour flight Panama - 6 hour flight Cost-wise, we tend to be more budget independent travelers. I'm down to spend ~$1.5-2k for the week for lodging, food, excursions, rental cars, etc. What we like to do on vacations: explore, live like a local, when it's a destination with ocean life we love snorkeling and do have open water dive certs Food-wise we eat everything, especially seafood if we're near the ocean. Cheap food is best for us. My research has shown Belize is GREAT for ocean stuff, but it seems like the cost of excursions is crazy expensive, and will prob be wildly packed and expensive during Christmas. Bonus would be getting to visit rum distilleries/good tiki bars since I operate a mobile tiki bar business and my partner makes booze for a living. What is going to give us our best bang for our buck with excursions and food?	[ { "content": "My partner and I are considering between Belize or Panama for a quick, last-minute trip over Christmas since he got a surprise 7 days PTO that week from his job, just found out yesterday. He is one of 2 people at his physical job so he can't take time off otherwise for traveling. They basically st...	[ { "content": "My partner and I are considering between Belize or Panama for a quick, last-minute trip over Christmas since he got a surprise 7 days PTO that week from his job, just found out yesterday. He is one of 2 people at his physical job so he can't take time off otherwise for traveling. They basically st...
I'm trying to decide if I should go to the Netherlands this December. What activities/events/etc will I miss out on by going in the winter than summer?	[ { "content": "I'm trying to decide if I should go to the Netherlands this December. What activities/events/etc will I miss out on by going in the winter than summer?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Notice: Are you asking for travel advice about the Netherlands?", "role": "assistant" } ]	[ { "content": "I'm trying to decide if I should go to the Netherlands this December. What activities/events/etc will I miss out on by going in the winter than summer?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subr...
If you go to Global Blue Tax Refund in Malaga, do be prepared to be scammed. During my trip, I had about 84 Euros to be refunded by Global Blue. However, the counter within the transit area outright refused to give Euros. They said something about policy and that because we were foreigners we were not to be given Euros. They would only give me in my home currency SGD, USD or some other obscure currency in their own horrible exchange rate. Other people who were from Singapore as well tried to do a refund, but they were asked for more Euros, around 20-50 and was to be exchanged by GB in their own exchange rate to "top up" to meet their cash on hand available, despite clearly having adequate change in their drawer. However, they gave them an even worse exchange rate than previously quoted tacked on to their transaction fee. Another traveller who was not American got USD in refund. In this case, remember to voice record your entire conversation to report to the authorities(seen on tripadvisor). Always request Euros to be refunded to you no matter what, and within your recording, ask outright if they can give you Euros or not. Make them give out a No and do report this to the higher powers. In my case, my card was unable to be refunded in Euros. They asked for a few more Euros to add to my refund which I outright refused and they ended up giving me an exchange rate more aligned to the market in defeat, about 10SGD more than their previous offer. Please do not let yourself get scammed by the GB tax refund. I am unsure if other GB in Spain does the same. From the Espana Tourism Site: There are two ways to reclaim VAT after getting the form validated at Customs: - Through the Tax Free management body located where you are departing (a fee will be charged). The refund will be in EUROS, in cash, to your credit card, by cheque, or by bank transfer.	[ { "content": "If you go to Global Blue Tax Refund in Malaga, do be prepared to be scammed. During my trip, I had about 84 Euros to be refunded by Global Blue. However, the counter within the transit area outright refused to give Euros. They said something about policy and that because we were foreigners we were...	[ { "content": "If you go to Global Blue Tax Refund in Malaga, do be prepared to be scammed. During my trip, I had about 84 Euros to be refunded by Global Blue. However, the counter within the transit area outright refused to give Euros. They said something about policy and that because we were foreigners we were...
My flight from the US lands in Paris at 11 am on Sunday. I need to get through baggage claim and immigration in 40 minutes. Is that feasible? Should I go carry-on instead?	[ { "content": "My flight from the US lands in Paris at 11 am on Sunday. I need to get through baggage claim and immigration in 40 minutes. Is that feasible? Should I go carry-on instead?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]	[ { "content": "My flight from the US lands in Paris at 11 am on Sunday. I need to get through baggage claim and immigration in 40 minutes. Is that feasible? Should I go carry-on instead?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]
Good London hotel for family of 4 Looking for a hotel where the 2 kids each get their own beds (not sofa beds) that's reasonably nice as well as in a good location for sights/transport to the sights (specifically Tower of London, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, the Zoo, and we want to go to Hampton Court too but that's a whole day trip regardless of where we stay). Doesn't necessarily need to be seperate sleeping areas for us/the kids but also it would be nice to be able to stretch out a wee bit (ideally would have a lounge/tv area seperate from the sleeping area..) Really like the look of the Docklands Doubletree but I think the location probably isn't ideal. Don't really need a kitchen etc and would prefer somewhere with reception staff etc so apartment rentals are less appealing. Love the look of the Cheval Aparthotels but they are abit over our budget. Looking to spend about 500GBP per night. Thanks so much for any advice :)	[ { "content": "Good London hotel for family of 4\n\nLooking for a hotel where the 2 kids each get their own beds (not sofa beds) that's reasonably nice as well as in a good location for sights/transport to the sights (specifically Tower of London, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, the Zoo, and we want to g...	[ { "content": "Good London hotel for family of 4\n\nLooking for a hotel where the 2 kids each get their own beds (not sofa beds) that's reasonably nice as well as in a good location for sights/transport to the sights (specifically Tower of London, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, the Zoo, and we want to g...
Looking for suggestions on where to travel next March - May for milestone birthday. Have previously gone to Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and most recently Puerto Rico. I speak conversational Spanish and would prefer a locale that is Spanish or English speaking. We like “off the beaten path” vacations and usually do small boutique hotels or AirBNB. Exploring little towns and eating at roadside/local small restaurants is what makes a vacation most memorable, so not interested in all inclusive or places that lack culture. Thanks!	[ { "content": "Looking for suggestions on where to travel next March - May for milestone birthday. \nHave previously gone to Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and most recently Puerto Rico. I speak conversational Spanish and would prefer a locale that is Spanish or English speaking. \n\nWe like “off the beaten pat...	[ { "content": "Looking for suggestions on where to travel next March - May for milestone birthday. \nHave previously gone to Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, and most recently Puerto Rico. I speak conversational Spanish and would prefer a locale that is Spanish or English speaking. \n\nWe like “off the beaten pat...
just as the title says. I've done some preliminary search; there's no direct flight and most of them are self transfer (which i don't mind but it's annoying). I've figured maybe going from Hanoi to Mumbai but then I'd have to get a visa, for essentially just to enter and exit so i can self transfer. I don't know. I'm just confused and overwhelmed. If anyone has done a similar trip, kindly give me some sound advice!! Thank you in advance.	[ { "content": "just as the title says. I've done some preliminary search; there's no direct flight and most of them are self transfer (which i don't mind but it's annoying). I've figured maybe going from Hanoi to Mumbai but then I'd have to get a visa, for essentially just to enter and exit so i can self transfe...	[ { "content": "just as the title says. I've done some preliminary search; there's no direct flight and most of them are self transfer (which i don't mind but it's annoying). I've figured maybe going from Hanoi to Mumbai but then I'd have to get a visa, for essentially just to enter and exit so i can self transfe...
My partner and I are looking at taking a helicopter over the tulip fields in the Netherlands in April next year. Has anyone done one? If so, what company did you use? Good/bad experience? Thanks in advance	[ { "content": "My partner and I are looking at taking a helicopter over the tulip fields in the Netherlands in April next year.\n\nHas anyone done one? If so, what company did you use? Good/bad experience?\n\nThanks in advance", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'Notice: Are you asking for travel a...	[ { "content": "My partner and I are looking at taking a helicopter over the tulip fields in the Netherlands in April next year.\n\nHas anyone done one? If so, what company did you use? Good/bad experience?\n\nThanks in advance", "role": "user" }, { "content": "*I am a bot, and this action was perform...
Need advice please… I’m traveling at the end of January to the Philippines for 2 weeks… I will be meeting my girlfriend in Manila for a 1 or 2 night stay, then we are traveling to Cagayan to stay for 3 to 5 days, maybe more..?! Then we’re off to her parents home for the remainder of the trip…What are some good hotels to stay at in each location?? I’m a first time international traveler so I’m totally new to all of this and trying to book online with no help is turning into a nightmare, I just want to make this the best experience for both of us… She wants to stay in more modest inexpensive places, but I want us to be both safe and comfortable.. I’m just looking for recommendations for either place… Thank you for any help in advance..!!	[ { "content": "Need advice please…\n\nI’m traveling at the end of January to the Philippines for 2 weeks… I will be meeting my girlfriend in Manila for a 1 or 2 night stay, then we are traveling to Cagayan to stay for 3 to 5 days, maybe more..?! Then we’re off to her parents home for the remainder of the trip…Wh...	[ { "content": "Need advice please…\n\nI’m traveling at the end of January to the Philippines for 2 weeks… I will be meeting my girlfriend in Manila for a 1 or 2 night stay, then we are traveling to Cagayan to stay for 3 to 5 days, maybe more..?! Then we’re off to her parents home for the remainder of the trip…Wh...
I'm planning a backpack-based long distance-push/downhill longboarding trip through the Cordillera Blanca/Cordillera Negra region of Peru. We will be skating some of the highest passes in the area and camping the whole way until we reach the coast. My research about the wet vs dry season is a bit confusing. My understanding is that the wet season is warmer but most articles say the best time to visit is the winter/dry season. It's unclear to me when I can expect the roads to be skateable. Obviously rain is not ideal, but the trip is not possible at all if the higher elevation passes are snowed out or even prepped for snow if they sand/salt things there. Thoughts? Thank you.	[ { "content": "I'm planning a backpack-based long distance-push/downhill longboarding trip through the Cordillera Blanca/Cordillera Negra region of Peru. We will be skating some of the highest passes in the area and camping the whole way until we reach the coast.\n\nMy research about the wet vs dry season is a b...	[ { "content": "I'm planning a backpack-based long distance-push/downhill longboarding trip through the Cordillera Blanca/Cordillera Negra region of Peru. We will be skating some of the highest passes in the area and camping the whole way until we reach the coast.\n\nMy research about the wet vs dry season is a b...
Hey, I've been looking everywhere online with no luck finding a solution. I'm a US citizen. I have a transit flight through Thailand in a couple weeks. I'm basically landing there, and then the next day flying out. I don't even need to leave the airport. This wouldn't be an issue because there's a 30 day visa exemption for US citizens, BUT the the thing I'm not sure of is that after a week of traveling in the other country, I'd like to fly back to Thailand and have my actual Thai trip. I don't want to get declined or rejected at the border for this "second entry," so I'm really hoping someone here has done something similar and can tell me what happened for them. A million thanks yous, and blessings upon your descendants 🙏	[ { "content": "Hey, I've been looking everywhere online with no luck finding a solution.\n\nI'm a US citizen. I have a transit flight through Thailand in a couple weeks. I'm basically landing there, and then the next day flying out. I don't even need to leave the airport. \n\nThis wouldn't be an issue because th...	[ { "content": "Hey, I've been looking everywhere online with no luck finding a solution.\n\nI'm a US citizen. I have a transit flight through Thailand in a couple weeks. I'm basically landing there, and then the next day flying out. I don't even need to leave the airport. \n\nThis wouldn't be an issue because th...
My Dad who's native language isn't English booked a guided tour of Pearl Harbor on Viator for our Family for - $69 per person x 3 = $207. Today, I looked at some of the reviews of the same tour on Viator and found out the paid "tour"in question was actually just shuttle ride to Pearl Harbor offloaded to a third-party tour operated by the National Park Service for free. The tour in question was a "tour of the visitor center" which really is a convenient way of saying walking you to the actual US Gov tour which is FREE TO THE PUBLIC. Buyer beware, always to a quick search about touristy location/tours on Reddit to get the inside scoop first for things you or your significant other/parents book. Can't cancel since I found out a few hours after the 24 hour cancellation window, still spent hours with Viator Support/Tour operator with no avail. Uber round trip would have been $50 and reservation are still available on US Gov for $1. Lesson learned. ---———-Update ————------- I emailed a Viator executive who was very attentive and professional in handling this issue. She actually mentioned, "\[they\] are actually in the process of ‘cleaning up’ the Pearl Harbor page precisely to avoid this kind of situation." She asked if I would accept a $200 credit as the correspondence was the day of the tour Pearl Harbor does not sell reservations the day so we didn't want to risk canceling/not being able to see it. Also for all you mentioning, Viator is a third-party platform, I know that. However, having worked in two-sided marketplace technology companies, the platform's job should be to quality control and make it clear what the customer is getting if they want to build trust with/get repeat customers.	[ { "content": "My Dad who's native language isn't English booked a guided tour of Pearl Harbor on Viator for our Family for - $69 per person x 3 = $207.\n\nToday, I looked at some of the reviews of the same tour on Viator and found out the paid \"tour\"in question was actually just shuttle ride to Pearl Harbor o...	[ { "content": "My Dad who's native language isn't English booked a guided tour of Pearl Harbor on Viator for our Family for - $69 per person x 3 = $207.\n\nToday, I looked at some of the reviews of the same tour on Viator and found out the paid \"tour\"in question was actually just shuttle ride to Pearl Harbor o...
So I need to get a one-way flight to the US from Sweden as I am moving there, but all the one-way flights are a $1050+ usd while round trips from the same flight are only 550. I was wondering if I book a round trip but am not physically on the plane from JFK to ARN but am on the plane from ARN to JFK, will that be an issue? I plan on flying by Lufthansa as their fares seem very competitive. Thanks	[ { "content": "So I need to get a one-way flight to the US from Sweden as I am moving there, but all the one-way flights are a $1050+ usd while round trips from the same flight are only 550. \n\nI was wondering if I book a round trip but am not physically on the plane from JFK to ARN but am on the plane from ARN...	[ { "content": "So I need to get a one-way flight to the US from Sweden as I am moving there, but all the one-way flights are a $1050+ usd while round trips from the same flight are only 550. \n\nI was wondering if I book a round trip but am not physically on the plane from JFK to ARN but am on the plane from ARN...
Hi fellow redditors, Im going tanzania for 10 days with the family in may 2024 (zanzibar specifically) its meant to be a relaxation trip for everyone. Except I like to be active ect. Id called myself an active and expert traveller, 25 M been to 40+ countries ect. So I like to travel and explore alot whenever im in a new region ableit that being new locations or countries. However, trying to find flights for any of the surrounding countries either from zanzibar airport or Dar es salaam airport has been difficult my usual go to for flights ie google flights, kayak skyscanner, Expedia are saying none are available (which wouldn't make sense). Is there any flight websites that yoi could recommend that focus specifically on flights within the African continent Any help is greatly appreciated	[ { "content": "Hi fellow redditors,\nIm going tanzania for 10 days with the family in may 2024 (zanzibar specifically) its meant to be a relaxation trip for everyone. Except I like to be active ect.\n\nId called myself an active and expert traveller, 25 M been to 40+ countries ect. So I like to travel and explor...	[ { "content": "Hi fellow redditors,\nIm going tanzania for 10 days with the family in may 2024 (zanzibar specifically) its meant to be a relaxation trip for everyone. Except I like to be active ect.\n\nId called myself an active and expert traveller, 25 M been to 40+ countries ect. So I like to travel and explor...
I am currently trying to use my points for Qatar airways to book an award flight, but after I looked at the date, the space is seen to be occupied from now on. Can someone help me overcome this dummy booking please?	[ { "content": "I am currently trying to use my points for Qatar airways to book an award flight, but after I looked at the date, the space is seen to be occupied from now on. Can someone help me overcome this dummy booking please?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]	[ { "content": "I am currently trying to use my points for Qatar airways to book an award flight, but after I looked at the date, the space is seen to be occupied from now on. Can someone help me overcome this dummy booking please?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistant" } ]
Planning a potential trip to another continent for the first time, and going on my own flying for the first time by myself early next year, and had a couple questions about travel agents. The idea of getting everything in order including insurance and different visas is a little overwhelming, so I'm pondering just going to a travel agency to get some help. What all do they do for you? How much roughly do they charge extra for their services? And is it worth the extra money for a first time overseas traveller to go through one and get their help in the whole process?	[ { "content": "Planning a potential trip to another continent for the first time, and going on my own flying for the first time by myself early next year, and had a couple questions about travel agents. The idea of getting everything in order including insurance and different visas is a little overwhelming, so I...	[ { "content": "Planning a potential trip to another continent for the first time, and going on my own flying for the first time by myself early next year, and had a couple questions about travel agents. The idea of getting everything in order including insurance and different visas is a little overwhelming, so I...
In April, I’m heading to Florence but I would like to know which would be more beneficial meaning save me some money. I live in the US & if I fly to Florence, I will need to make a connection flight in Paris or Amsterdam. If I want to take the train, I would fly directly to Rome. Which is the better option?	[ { "content": "In April, I’m heading to Florence but I would like to know which would be more beneficial meaning save me some money. I live in the US & if I fly to Florence, I will need to make a connection flight in Paris or Amsterdam. If I want to take the train, I would fly directly to Rome. Which is the bett...	[ { "content": "In April, I’m heading to Florence but I would like to know which would be more beneficial meaning save me some money. I live in the US & if I fly to Florence, I will need to make a connection flight in Paris or Amsterdam. If I want to take the train, I would fly directly to Rome. Which is the bett...
Hey there! My family (5 people total), are planning a trip to use our interval timeshare for 2025 as we can exchange the time share every odd year. We are struggling to decide on a location with ideas such as Peru, Greece, Japan, Iceland, Spain, and Italy being thrown out but no one can agree or stick to one option. The plan is for this to be a 3 week vacation at some point in 2025, ideally the cheapest month for air fare whenever that may be. For context on what we are looking for, my parents both prioritize the historical aspects of destinations such as ruins, archeological sites, and historical monuments, while me and my siblings more prioritize the more adventurous activities like caves, snorkeling in reefs, things that are more then just guided tours. Its not that we don't also like those things, just different top priorities. In the past we have managed to balance these things pretty well like in Mexico we had a tour where we went to old Mayan ruins followed up by a swim through a river into an underground pool. This year we are struggling to find a location that we all want to go to that will hit all of our priorities, so I figured I'd ask the hive mind that is reddit on suggestions on places we could go outside of the US that both satisfy a historical side as well as an adventurous side with unique excursions. Any and all suggestions are appreciated and will hopefully stave off the bloodbath of an argument in my living room. Thanks!	[ { "content": "Hey there!\n\nMy family (5 people total), are planning a trip to use our interval timeshare for 2025 as we can exchange the time share every odd year. We are struggling to decide on a location with ideas such as Peru, Greece, Japan, Iceland, Spain, and Italy being thrown out but no one can agree o...	[ { "content": "Hey there!\n\nMy family (5 people total), are planning a trip to use our interval timeshare for 2025 as we can exchange the time share every odd year. We are struggling to decide on a location with ideas such as Peru, Greece, Japan, Iceland, Spain, and Italy being thrown out but no one can agree o...
i am heading to istanbul for the first time and might stay a while. from what i have read, cihangir on the european side and kadikoy on the asian side are my best options (vegan friendly, cool, laid back). but having never been, i can't tell if kadikoy is far from the heart of the city. or if it's easy to get back and forth (via ferries?). i don't party. and i don't need to be near historical or religious sites. i mostly walk around cities with a camera visiting museums and shooting 'street' life. is one side better than the other? or should i split the difference and stay in both? i appreciate any insight. thank you!	[ { "content": "i am heading to istanbul for the first time and might stay a while. from what i have read, cihangir on the european side and kadikoy on the asian side are my best options (vegan friendly, cool, laid back). but having never been, i can't tell if kadikoy is far from the heart of the city. or if it's...	[ { "content": "i am heading to istanbul for the first time and might stay a while. from what i have read, cihangir on the european side and kadikoy on the asian side are my best options (vegan friendly, cool, laid back). but having never been, i can't tell if kadikoy is far from the heart of the city. or if it's...
Hello, I am planning to drive through Switzerland with my dog. My final destination is Italy. I will enter through France on a UK car. The dog will travel with an EU passport. I dont plan to stay or stop. I cannot find online if there are any entry requirements. I want to avoid being stopped by police and be told some paper is missing. Can you help? Thanks!	[ { "content": "Hello,\n\nI am planning to drive through Switzerland with my dog. My final destination is Italy. I will enter through France on a UK car. \n\nThe dog will travel with an EU passport. I dont plan to stay or stop.\n\nI cannot find online if there are any entry requirements. I want to avoid being sto...	[ { "content": "Hello,\n\nI am planning to drive through Switzerland with my dog. My final destination is Italy. I will enter through France on a UK car. \n\nThe dog will travel with an EU passport. I dont plan to stay or stop.\n\nI cannot find online if there are any entry requirements. I want to avoid being sto...
Has anyone here who is typically seasick prone done a small ship cruise around Croatia and the Adriatic sea? I've heard it's smoother along there, but sleeping on the boat has me nervous. Looking for anyone's actual experience!	[ { "content": "Has anyone here who is typically seasick prone done a small ship cruise around Croatia and the Adriatic sea? I've heard it's smoother along there, but sleeping on the boat has me nervous. Looking for anyone's actual experience!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistan...	[ { "content": "Has anyone here who is typically seasick prone done a small ship cruise around Croatia and the Adriatic sea? I've heard it's smoother along there, but sleeping on the boat has me nervous. Looking for anyone's actual experience!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assistan...
Does anyone know if the Stream Pass on AirFrance is any good? Is the wifi speed good and can you use social media and everything? I’m heading on a pretty long flight and I saw that my plane can actually sell me WiFi bundles.	[ { "content": "Does anyone know if the Stream Pass on AirFrance is any good? Is the wifi speed good and can you use social media and everything? \n\nI’m heading on a pretty long flight and I saw that my plane can actually sell me WiFi bundles.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assista...	[ { "content": "Does anyone know if the Stream Pass on AirFrance is any good? Is the wifi speed good and can you use social media and everything? \n\nI’m heading on a pretty long flight and I saw that my plane can actually sell me WiFi bundles.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "", "role": "assista...
Does anyone work for an airline or have any insight on how seriously that take customer feedback? I’ve been finding lately that flight attendants are either incredibly rude or incredibly kind. I recently saw one attendant snap at a very elderly man to get out of the way as he struggled to get up to go to the bathroom. I could not believe that anyone would talk to an elderly person like that. I wrote in to the airline to inform them but just got a generic response back. But then yesterday I had a flight where all 4 attendants were so pleasant and really just going above and beyond for all. I used to work as a customer service manager and customer feedback was always taken seriously to help the business grow. I really wanted to start writing in for both good and bad experiences with airlines. But kind of wondering if this is just a waste of time… I have a feeling that these emails just don’t go anywhere.	[ { "content": "Does anyone work for an airline or have any insight on how seriously that take customer feedback? \n\nI’ve been finding lately that flight attendants are either incredibly rude or incredibly kind. I recently saw one attendant snap at a very elderly man to get out of the way as he struggled to get ...	[ { "content": "Does anyone work for an airline or have any insight on how seriously that take customer feedback? \n\nI’ve been finding lately that flight attendants are either incredibly rude or incredibly kind. I recently saw one attendant snap at a very elderly man to get out of the way as he struggled to get ...
Hey guys, I am transiting via DOHA / Hamad Airport via Qatar Airways. My stopover is about 2.5 hours. I was planning to buy alcohol from my initial airport in London as I don’t think I will get time to shop in DOH. Can I transit with 2 bottles (2 litres in total) via Doha? The guidelines on the airports website is a bit vague. Thanks for your help in advance.	[ { "content": "Hey guys, I am transiting via DOHA / Hamad Airport via Qatar Airways. My stopover is about 2.5 hours.\n\nI was planning to buy alcohol from my initial airport in London as I don’t think I will get time to shop in DOH. \n\nCan I transit with 2 bottles (2 litres in total) via Doha?\n\nThe guidelines...	[ { "content": "Hey guys, I am transiting via DOHA / Hamad Airport via Qatar Airways. My stopover is about 2.5 hours.\n\nI was planning to buy alcohol from my initial airport in London as I don’t think I will get time to shop in DOH. \n\nCan I transit with 2 bottles (2 litres in total) via Doha?\n\nThe guidelines...
I'm thinking of travelling from Chicago to SE Asia in Jan-Feb next year. I've been doing a lot of research on airfares and without exception Turkish is the cheapest option, often by more than half. This applies to all the major destinations in the region. Now I've flown Turkish before and I wasn't impressed but not turned off enough to never fly them again. I'm just looking for an alternative on a better airline that won't force me to go the long way around. My question is why is Turkish the cheapest option by a significant amount across the board and why aren't other airlines trying to match them?	[ { "content": "I'm thinking of travelling from Chicago to SE Asia in Jan-Feb next year. I've been doing a lot of research on airfares and without exception Turkish is the cheapest option, often by more than half. This applies to all the major destinations in the region. Now I've flown Turkish before and I wa...	[ { "content": "I'm thinking of travelling from Chicago to SE Asia in Jan-Feb next year. I've been doing a lot of research on airfares and without exception Turkish is the cheapest option, often by more than half. This applies to all the major destinations in the region. Now I've flown Turkish before and I wa...
Hi all, My fiancee and I are going to Japan for our honeymoon next month. I know many people recommend trains in Japan but we'd rather drive. We've got our international drivers permits and we're seasoned travelers with plenty of experience driving on that side of the road. We prefer the opportunity to stop at our discretion and check out off the beaten trail stuff. I reserved a car with Toyota rental company but it's offsite from the airport with confusing directions on how to reach their shuttle counter and the reviews I found on google, while limited, are really disappointing. I assumed since it was Toyota it would be a reputable car rental company. Does anyone have rental car experience in Japan that could recommend a good company, preferably one either located in the airport or nearby? Thank you so much for your help!	[ { "content": "Hi all,\n\nMy fiancee and I are going to Japan for our honeymoon next month. I know many people recommend trains in Japan but we'd rather drive. We've got our international drivers permits and we're seasoned travelers with plenty of experience driving on that side of the road. We prefer the opport...	[ { "content": "Hi all,\n\nMy fiancee and I are going to Japan for our honeymoon next month. I know many people recommend trains in Japan but we'd rather drive. We've got our international drivers permits and we're seasoned travelers with plenty of experience driving on that side of the road. We prefer the opport...
Like outside of/separate from having that included on a credit card or other perk. Just curious, as I don’t see the point to pay for it when you could effectively get it for free or much lower cost/greater value through a credit card or something.	[ { "content": "Like outside of/separate from having that included on a credit card or other perk. Just curious, as I don’t see the point to pay for it when you could effectively get it for free or much lower cost/greater value through a credit card or something.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "'I d...	[ { "content": "Like outside of/separate from having that included on a credit card or other perk. Just curious, as I don’t see the point to pay for it when you could effectively get it for free or much lower cost/greater value through a credit card or something.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In a...
Booked a flight for Christmas eve weekend to Aspen. Wanted to know from folks with first hand experience about the chances of the airport shutting down due to the weather around late December. I basically wanna know the risk of flying to a Colorado mountain town during highs of 26 F and lows of 1 F. Any insight is appreciated.	[ { "content": "Booked a flight for Christmas eve weekend to Aspen. Wanted to know from folks with first hand experience about the chances of the airport shutting down due to the weather around late December. I basically wanna know the risk of flying to a Colorado mountain town during highs of 26 F and lows of 1 ...	[ { "content": "Booked a flight for Christmas eve weekend to Aspen. Wanted to know from folks with first hand experience about the chances of the airport shutting down due to the weather around late December. I basically wanna know the risk of flying to a Colorado mountain town during highs of 26 F and lows of 1 ...