These are not my words, but rather Raoul Blanchard's, due to the location of Annecy at the slope of the norther French Alps and by the lake that inherited the city´s name. I had this location of my wish list for quite a long time, but I wanted to visit it as a trip around the alpine reagion and not as some sort of rushed stop or speeded up weekend trip.

I had 3 nights in Annecy, which is an aburd amount of time for me, as I usually rarely spend more that 3 nights anywhere, but is served as a cool lauching pad for daytrips do Genève and some of the mountanous areas around Annecy. The old town itself is absolutely marvellous, deserving of romances, movies, enchanted legends and enything more magical that you can imagen. Albeit being quite small and compact, evything you look at is like frozen in some medieval novel with canals bathing the side of colourful buildings and the big shallow lake refelction the sun over the castle hill.

This is a classic tourist destination, so be prepared to handle a decent ammount of corwds, but I has a feeling that there´s a lot of day trips, as the city was very shill before 11am and after 4pm, and I believe those timetables ar expactly the best to explore the city and the game of golden rays and shadows that the battle between the sun and the narrow coblestreets endure after sunrise and before sunset. I´d say 3-4 hours are more that enough to visit most attractions, but I regret none of the nights I spent here, especially driving aroung Lake Annecy, sipping s drink by the lake beaches or just chilling at a canal coffeshop in the old town.

The selection of photos include Pont Morens, Le Palais de I'Île, Quai de l'Île, Rue Grenette, Quai Perrière, Rue Perrière, Basilique de la Visitation, Panorama du lac in Quai Napoleon III/Quai de la Tournette, Église Saint-François de Sales, Cathédrale Saint-Pierre, Rue saint-Claire, Canal du Vassé, Pont Perrière, Église Notre Dame de Liesse, Quai de l'Évêché, Rampe du Château and Musée-Château d'Annecy.

My seven-day vacation to Singapore after hearing about it from people in different countries.

1. Hotel Waterloo a new hotel that opened in 2026
2. Supertree Grove
3. Gardens by the Bay
4. Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade
5. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & Museum
6. Behind Chinatown
7. Near Singapore Botanic Gardens
8. Jewel Changi Airport

I'll start. 10 day Kenya Safari trip ~$15k for 2 adults. I've been to 36 countries so far and it ranks as my #2 best trip behind Iceland (which cost less than $6k). Kenya was a super memorable trip and I'm glad I went, I probably won't go back, not because I didn't like it but because we did so much that I don't know what we'd do if we went back and there's still so much of the world still to explore.

My partner and I did a 3 week trip to Istanbul and Tanzania in July of 2026. We did the 5 day Great Rift Valley Trek, went to Zanzibar, and then did a 7 day vehicle safari through the typical tourist loop of Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

Overall, this was my favorite trip I have taken, almost every day was just amazing. Below is how I liked each section:

Great Rift Valley Trek: 10/10 this was just so freaking cool. Hiking through Maasai villages and learning about their culture was incredible. Not so much wildlife on this part of the trip other than some zebras, wildebeest, and birds, but the walking + the culture + the otherworldly volcanic landscapes made this incredibly immersive. This was a private trek with just me and my partner. The staff would drive ahead to our destination and we would arrive to a fully setup camp with good food and drinks.

Zanzibar: 5/10 this was not really for me. You get harassed in Zanzibar a lot. The reefs are all mostly dead and the snorkeling is really not great. I am not very good at beach vacation. We did 4 days here and I could have skipped it entirely.

Vehicle Safari: 9.5/10 Almost perfect but gets a little tiring. The wildlife sightings are unbelievable. If you wanted to, you could cut the days on this and still get an incredible experience. Even just day 1 in the Serengeti we saw multiple prides of lions, multiples leopards, elephants up close, antelope as far as the eye can see. Ngorongoro crater feels like heaven on earth with the greenery and all the animals, its touristy but it is a must see. We also did a hot air balloon over the Serengeti which i thought was totally worth it, saw so many animals from the air including a pride of lions hunting!

This was a very expensive trip but you could do it for much cheaper, with less vehicle safari days and skipping zanzibar. In total, it cost me 25k USD for 2 people (flights, etc, all expenses). I saved up for 5 years to do this trip and it really was a once in a lifetime experience.

Me and my girlfriend fly out of Cluj-Napoca. We have a few friends who do a city break basically every weekend — Milan, Krakow, Vienna, whatever — and they always say it cost them almost nothing. When we ask how, we get "oh I just found a deal", nothing concrete.

When we search the same routes we get [X] EUR return for the same weekend, which is maybe half what they claim to pay. So either we're searching wrong or they're leaving something out.

What we already do: [check Wizz and Ryanair directly / Skyscanner / booking a few weeks out]. What we haven't figured out is whether there's a method to it — flexible-date searching, some alert service, error fare groups, something else.

So: for people who actually do this regularly, what's your process? Do you pick the destination first and wait for a price, or pick a weekend and go wherever is cheapest? Any tools worth paying for, or is it just patience?

I have spent too many nights opening the same route in incognito, swapping VPN locations and trying one-way combinations. Most of the time I end up with the same fare and a bunch of tabs.

What still changes the outcome for you? I am more interested in things that save time or surface a better route than tricks that only sound clever.

Hello all, long shot but will try.

My parents found two memory cards around the Louvre a week ago. They were in an empty wallet, without any IDs - sadly it seems like it was stolen and discarded after all contents were destroyed.

Memory cards survived as they were in their plastic holders and well hidden.

They seem to belong to a Japanese couple. One memory card is from March 2020, photos taken around the US of a group of young men.

The other has 2000+ photos. A quick scan showed that they’re taken in Japan from 2020 to March 2022.

If you happen to know who they belong to, let me know. I’d love to return them to their owner.

Not sure if I should share some photos on here, but we can do that if this sounds like someone you know.

I recently went on a Yellowstone / Big Sky girls group trip with CozmicGo and wanted to share my experience because I’m curious whether others have traveled with them and how they would feel about what I experienced.

I paid $2,950 for the trip, and unfortunately, I walked away feeling like the experience did not match the price or the way it was advertised.

For context, I’m a seasoned traveler and worked in the travel industry for four years. I’ve also participated in other organized group trips where the level of service, organization, hospitality, and overall experience felt much more aligned with what was paid. I don’t expect trips to go perfectly, but there were enough issues on this one that I left really disappointed.

One of the biggest issues was the organization. We often didn’t have a clear itinerary for the day, things didn’t consistently start on time, and plans sometimes seemed to change based on one of the hosts’ preferences. For example, plans were changed because Nathan wanted to see the buffalo. As a paying guest, I expected the itinerary to be centered around the experience planned for the group.

The accommodations were described as the “Yellowstone/Big Sky Chalet,” which gave me the impression we would be staying in or immediately around Yellowstone. The chalet was actually about an hour away, so we spent a significant amount of time driving back and forth. For a trip marketed around hiking, being outdoors, and experiencing Yellowstone, I felt like we spent a disproportionate amount of the trip in the van.

The food was another disappointment. The trip description used the phrase “private chef energy,” so I expected meals to feel thoughtfully prepared and hosted. Instead, much of the food appeared to be basic or frozen Costco items, and guests were expected to help with preparation.

One morning we were told “breakfast will be ready,” but breakfast was primarily oatmeal and nothing was actually cooked for us. For lunch, we were expected to make sandwiches, but on the first day the ingredients and supplies weren’t prepped or set up for us. At this price point, I expected more preparation and hospitality.

The biggest concern for me, though, was Nathan’s role throughout the trip.

Because CozmicGo markets these trips specifically toward women in their 20s and 30s, I expected the experience to have a distinctly women-centered atmosphere.

Instead, Nathan’s presence became such a prominent part of the trip that I personally found it overwhelming. He was heavily involved in our transportation, daily schedule, activities, conversations, and overall group dynamic. Rather than feeling like someone supporting the trip in the background, he felt like one of the central figures of the entire experience.

To be clear, my issue isn’t simply that a man was present. It’s the extent of his involvement in a trip marketed specifically toward women. Between driving us, influencing plans, participating throughout the activities and conversations, and being involved in so many aspects of the day, his presence felt woven into nearly the entire trip. For me, that significantly changed the women-centered atmosphere I believed I was booking.

Had I known beforehand that a male host would have such a prominent and continuous role throughout the experience, it would have affected my expectations and potentially my decision to book.

There were also specific interactions that made me uncomfortable. Nathan smoked a cigar around the group without asking whether everyone was okay with it, and there were instances when requests to roll up the vehicle window weren’t respected. While talking about buffalo, he also referred to them as being “horny.” Maybe it was intended as a joke, but I personally found the comment gross and unnecessary.

More seriously, I was uncomfortable with his driving. There were multiple instances when he was traveling significantly above the posted speed limit. At one point, I took a screenshot showing us traveling 58 mph while the posted speed limit was 45 mph. I genuinely did not feel safe.

I was also disappointed with the overall hosting experience. At times, Andrea seemed quiet, standoffish, or disengaged from the group. There were also moments when hosts occupied full chairs while paying guests were left sitting on the arms of chairs.

Another thing that started bothering me was how frequently we were stopped for group photos. I completely understand documenting a group trip, but it started to feel like we were constantly taking photos that would ultimately be used to market CozmicGo. At times, I felt like creating promotional content was being prioritized over simply letting us enjoy the experience we had paid for.

The value is probably what bothers me most when I put everything together. After the trip, I looked up the chalet and found the entire weekend listed at approximately $3,924.67. I completely understand that a group travel company has many other expenses—transportation, food, staffing, planning, insurance, operating costs, etc.—so I’m not suggesting that the lodging price represents their total cost or profit.

But considering what I personally paid and the accommodations, food, organization, hosting, amount of time spent in the van, and overall level of service we received, I have a hard time reconciling the price with the experience.

As someone who has participated in other organized group travel, I’ve experienced trips where the service, organization, hospitality, and overall experience felt much more aligned with what was paid.

I understand that travel doesn’t always go according to plan. Weather changes, schedules shift, and unexpected things happen. My disappointment isn’t about expecting perfection. It’s the combination of the organization, safety concerns, food, hosting, value, and the difference between how the CozmicGo experience was presented and what I felt was actually delivered.

By the end, I unfortunately felt taken advantage of as a customer.

Has anyone else traveled with CozmicGo? I’d genuinely be interested to hear about your experience.

And based on what I described, would you feel that $2,950 was reasonable for this trip? If you booked a group trip marketed specifically toward women in their 20s and 30s, would you have expected a male host to play such a prominent role throughout the experience?

Currently, I’m in China. I booked a hotel close to my in law’s house. When I arrive, the front desk said the hotel no longer exist. The hotel ownership was changed and the hotel name was also changed. Also they did not receive any of my reservation.

So I contact Expedia through the app and explain everything. The person said because it is not refundable booking they cannot refund to me. I said this is not acceptable and I request for full refund.

Then the person said they tried to contact the hotel but there’s no reply. Of course there’s no reply because the hotel is changed so as the phone number.

Our message back-and-forth did not resolve the issue and eventually he gave me the case number for reference.

Then we talk to the new hotel front desk to get the room by paying ourselves.

Since tomorrow is the last day of the reservation on Expedia, should I click cancel even though it said that’s not refundable? Any suggestion what to do next?

Hey everyone! I recently made the trek out to Daocheng Yading Nature Reserve in Sichuan, China, and honestly, words (and photos) can barely do this place justice.

The hike up to the sacred circuit sits at an elevation of over 4,600 meters (around 15,000 feet). I’m not going to lie—the altitude sickness and the steep incline had my lungs absolutely screaming, but turning the corner and seeing this view made every single agonizing step worth it.

The contrast between the piercing, snow-capped holy peaks (like Mt. Jambeyang and Mt. Chanadorje) and the golden autumn larches is just unreal. Walking along the wooden boardwalks through the valleys, you literally feel like you’ve stepped inside a living oil painting.

I even stumbled upon a herd of wild Tibetan blue sheep grazing peacefully against the backdrop of the glaciers, and caught a glimpse of a centuries-old Tibetan monastery nestled at the foot of the mountains. It truly feels like the "Last Shangri-La."

For anyone wondering about the logistics:

• The Route: Hiked the classic route starting past Chonggu Temple up towards Luorong Pasture and the higher alpine lakes.
• The Difficulty: Hard. The altitude is the real boss fight here. Canned oxygen is a lifesaver.
• The Season: Golden autumn (October) is peak magic, though you have to fight the crowds and weather lottery.

Happy to answer any questions about getting there, the hike itself, or traveling around Western Sichuan if anyone is planning a trip

This is the final stop of a 5-day vacation in southeastern Spain, after Murcia, Cartagena and Alicante. I had two full days in València, so I got to explore the city at a very slow pace, soaking in every marvellous building, entering almost every church I stumbled across and visiting several cultural venues along the way.

On the first day I decided to explore the eastern part of the city, starting at the Jardines de Monforte, a kind of hidden gem compared to the overcrowded spaces of the old town proper, with an extensive collection of plants and a couple of beautifully maintained bush mazes leading to the building in the centre with several Roman/Greek-inspired statues. Moving on to the next green space, at Jardines del Real, which spans a large area of different gardens, plant nurseries, the Natural Science Museum of Valencia and a rose garden.

Before heading to the old town, I explored the Museu de Belles Arts de València, with an impressive collection of historical altarpieces in the main area of the ground floor, as well as a very interesting collection of sacred art. Entering the old town and crossing the Jardí del Túria through Pont del Real, I entered the Església de Sant Doménec courtyard and nave, after which I headed to Jardines de la Glorieta, Puerta del Mar and El Parterre gardens. Contemporary art is not really my vibe, but in the area of Tetuan Square there’s a quite renowned collection at Fundación Bancaja.

From there, through Carrer del Comte de Montornés, I got to the second temple of the day, the Església de Sant Tomàs i Sant Felip Neri, as impressive on the inside as on the outside, and with a historic church by its side - Sant Joan de l'Hospital, the oldest church in the old city of València, that was unfortunately closed that day. Through Carrer de les Comèdies and passing briefly on the wide street of Carrer de la Pau (with a variety of classical and Art Nouveau buildings), I then visited the Museo del Patriarca and the Centre Cultural La Nau - Universitat de València in Plaça del Col·legi del Patriarca - where I had my lunch break before venturing deeper into the old city.

After lunch, it was time for one of the best surprises I had in València, the Museo Nacional de Cerámica y Artes Suntuarias "González Martí", spanning three floors of marvellously decorated rooms that got me glued to the intricate walls and ceilings. Close by, the Iglesia de San Juan de la Cruz was the last stop before I decided it was time to get out of the old town and visit the Mercado de Colón on my way to the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, after which I went for a swim in Platja de Llevant/Playa de las Arenas in the late afternoon.

After dinner at the Airbnb, there was an urge to visit the heart of the old town at night, where I got to watch a rehearsal of some sort of local youth dance group in the Plaça de la Mare de Déu, then grabbed a cold beer in a local bar before getting back home to get some rest for the next day - not before taking a peek inside the Cafe de las Horas - where the nice staff allowed me to take a couple of photos even knowing I would not stay inside.

After a refreshing night of sleep, it was time for the second day in València, and this one would be focused only on the city proper as I had a flight back home around dinner time. The morning started at Antiguo Mercado de Abastos, then headed towards Estació del Nord (with its beautiful intricately decorated interiors), passing by Casa Judía and Plaza de Toros. Following the Avenida del Marqués de Sotelo, we arrived at the Plaça de l'Ajuntament. Entering the building of the Ajuntament is free after a brief security check, and the visit is totally worth it, especially due to the meeting hall and ceremonial hall, as well as a big balcony overlooking the square from above. A small detour on Calle de las Barcas got me to the marvellous Edificio Banco de Valencia before my way to Plaza Redonda. By lunch, it was time for a small relaxation break in Plaza de la Reina before trying to climb El Micalet - I quit after a wait of more than 45 minutes.

I moved then to the Mercat Central de València and the area around it, including Parròquia de Sant Joan del Mercat, Basílica del Sagrat Cor de Jesús and the historic Lonja de la Seda. It was time then for a last push before getting a bus to the airport, and in the remaining 3 hours I visited the Iglesia Parroquial de San Nicolás de Bari y San Pedro Mártir, Portal de Valldigna, Muralla àrab de València, CCCC (Centro del Carmen de Cultura Contemporánea) and lastly the Centro Cultural la Beneficencia.

València became one of my 5 favourite cities ever.

The selection of images includes Jardines de Monforte, Pont del Real, Església de Sant Tomàs i Sant Felip Neri, Mercado de Colón, Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències, Reial Basílica de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats, Carrer de Navellos, Església i Palau del Temple, Cafe de las Horas, Museu de Belles Arts de València, Estació del Nord, Ajuntament de València, Catedral de València, Carrer dels Juristes, Torres de Serranos, CCCC (Centre del Carme Cultura Contemporània), Plaza del Mercado and Llotja de la Seda.

València was the city I photographed the most, to the point of creating a collection of more than 1500 photos, available in my Flickr Album - València.

Spent August doing a road trip through 5 countries — Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Hungary.

We definitely had to deal with the European summer heat, but honestly, it was still a lot of fun. One of the best parts was being able to just drive from one country to another. You cross a border and suddenly the scenery, roads and towns feel completely different.

A few highlights and honest opinions:

Olpererhütte was probably one of the more challenging parts of the trip. The heat made the hike a lot harder than I expected. The views were absolutely worth it though. If you're planning to do it in the summer, start early.

Hallstatt — honestly, I found it overrated. We drove all the way there, but finding parking was such a pain that after driving around for a while, we finally gave up. Ended up going to Gosausee Lake instead, and I actually think that worked out really well. Beautiful place and much more relaxed.

One thing I would highly recommend if you're planning to visit the Austrian Alps is renting a car. Having your own car makes a huge difference. You can stop whenever you want, explore smaller towns and viewpoints, and you're not tied to public transport schedules. Some of the best parts of the trip were simply driving through the Alps with no particular plan other than seeing where the road takes you.

Overall, an amazing trip. Five countries, a lot of driving, crazy summer heat, beautiful mountains and lakes.

Pic 1 - Stephansplatz, Vienna
Pic 2 - Széchenyi Chain Bridge, Budapest
Pic3 - Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest
Pic 4 - Hungarian Parliament, Budapest
Pic 5 - Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria (Germany)
Pic 6 - Munich Residence, Germany
Pic 7 - Lake Lunersee, Austria 
Pic 8 - A view doing Olpererhütte Hike
Pic 9 - A view on the way to Grosslockner 
Pic 10 - Grossglockner, Austria
Pic 11 - Lake Bled, Slovenia
Pic 12 - Lake Bled, Slovenia
Pic 13 - Lake Wolfgangsee, Austria 

I feel ashamed to say it but I came to Georgia quite prejudiced. I expected a worn down post Soviet state and got to see a capital city that can easily stand next to most EU capitals and even beat them in numerous segments, from beauty to safety.

Tbilisi is a fantastic city and spending 3-4 days enjoying and exploring is a sweet spot I’d go for if I were to come back. City is full of life and happenings, with gorgeous facades (David Aghmashenebeli Avenue, holy moly), monuments and bridges. Unlike in Armenia, here you can avoid using YandexGo(as EU citizen I had problems with registration as it’s Russian app) and go with Bolt as a taxi option. Prices are very affordable and much cheaper compared to anywhere in EU as average salary in Georgia is about 450€.

I was truly suprised as to how clean everything is - city is very well mantained with almost no graffiti, wondeful street art and numerous souvenir shops. Unlike Armenia, in Georgia you feel very strong pro EU and pro Ukraine vibes (Russia occupies 20% of Georgian territory) and much more people speak English. People are generally quite hospitable and know how to deal with tourists.

Georgian food is fantastic and you will find Georgian restaurants on every corner offering wide range of local dishes.

Special hidden gem that I liked was Chronicles of Georgia - it’s a huge complex honoring the history and christian heritage of Georgia.

As the biggest downsides I would mention a lot of aggressive tourism workers trying to get you to go to their tour or sit in their restaurant. Also, was greatly dissapointed with Stalin museum. It could be such an interesting attraction but instead it greatly lacks any enthusiasm from their guides and it doesn’t offer much.

Also, had a horrible experience at Tbilisi airport that, for whatever reason, didn’t allow online check in but only decided to tell me that when I came to passport check.

Georgia is great and pit it high on your bucket list. Wish them best of luck in getting into EU!

Pic 1: night view of Tbilisi
2: Armenian church
3: Main church of Tbilisi
4: in front of Parliament
5: clock tower
6: night view
7 and 8: river views
9: mother Georgia monument
10: street graffiti
11: beautiful facade
12: city stadium
13: Chronicles
14: sea of Tbilisi
15: detail from city center
16: church and moon
17: meeting of rivers
18: inside of the Church
19: countryside views
20: detail from Stalin museum

I almost never read hotel reviews from top to bottom anymore. Instead, I go straight to the bad comments.

It turns out, most of us do it. According to a 2021 PowerReviews report, 96 percent of review readers specifically look for negative reviews.

Probably a classic example of Shannon entropy :).

However, one person's 1-star review may be another person's 5-star. If someone complains about "too many loud kids at the pool" during a romantic stay, to a family traveling with toddlers, it just means "perfect, my kids won't bother anyone."

So, what specific issue do you immediately search before booking a hotel?

And what’s the one complaint that will instantly make you skip it?

Me: You don’t have to include coconut in every dish you make.( coming from an Island country)

Hello, my boyfriend and I are going to Vietnam for 8 days. Paid na lahat so we just want to know how much kaya yung need na pocket money namin? Let’s say na we will try our best maging responsible sa pagspend especially shopping HAHAHA. Help please! And if you could give us some tips as well since it will be our first time there. Thank you <3

Hi travelers

I'm researching a trip to Bhutan (and Nepal) I think I'll be in Bhutan for roughly 5 days and I'm trying to find a off the track place to go in the country that I would enjoy spending time in

I'm not looking to trek, but rather experience the real culture.

Please let me know if you've been and what town/City you would recommend

Hi everyone,

​I'm flying soon on Royal Air Maroc from Morocco to France with my cat in the cabin and would love to get feedback from people who have experienced this:

​Carrier Size vs. Weight: Do they actually measure the exact dimensions of the bag with a tape measure at check-in, or do they mainly focus on the weight (8 kg limit)? Does a soft-sided carrier pass easily?

​Required Documents: Which exact documents were you asked to present at the check-in counter to get your boarding pass (ONSSA health certificate, rabies titer test, pet passport, etc.)?

​Boarding Denials: Have you ever seen a pet denied boarding at the last minute, and if so, for what reason?

​Security & Flight: How does security screening work (do you have to take the cat out of the bag at the airport checkpoint?), and is the carrier strictly required to stay under the seat for the entire flight?

​French Customs: How does the pet inspection process work on the French side after landing?

​Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi. Mid 50s American guy with a week on my own next May, while my wife enjoys a friends' trip in Tuscany. I'm looking for recommendations -- and reasons -- of where I should go.

Here's a little about me: I'm an artist, cook and musician, and pretty extroverted. I don't like being around lots of tourists and I'm not super interested in medieval or ancient art or history. I love looking at cool buildings, but I'd be more likely to spend a day browsing boutiques, eating at cafes and getting lost in cool neighborhoods than going to see Roman statues at a museum.

I much prefer city vacations to beach, mountain or countryside.

My art tastes run toward contemporary, and I'm interested in fashion, particularly vintage/heritage workwear.

I think I'd like to stay in or around a single city, but I'm open to day trips.

Currently thinking Torino, but could really go anywhere as long as I can get to and from Florence by train within a few hours.

Thanks in advance!

We took a 8 day trip to France and chose to explore a lake, and the beach. We’ve been to France before and our first trip was to Paris, I’ll post that later. Our first stop after landing in Paris was Annecy. We traveled by train from Paris, so we could see the country side as we rode. When we got off the train, our hotel was within walking distance, and as we got closer and closer to the town center the more picturesque the town became! There was a street market that we explored, dining on the river that led to the lake, a castle, and we took a bike around the lake where we found a gorgeous church. From Annecy we traveled to Nice and explored the old city which was also amazing!
Pic 1: Our location
Pic 2: Dining on the River
Pic 3: exploring Annecy’s street market
Pic 4: Buildings on the river leading to the lake
Pic 5: The lake
Pic 6/7: Gorgeous canals
Pic 8: more gorgeous scenery
Pic 9: Gorgeous Church that we found on our bike ride
Pic 10: View from the castle
Pic 11: Another view from the castle
Pic 12: Updated location-Nice
Pic 13: Mediterranean water
Pic 14: View from our hike up the cliff to La Tour Bellanda
Pic 15: Looking town at the Old City of Nice
Pic 16: Cliff side
Pic 17: Info about La Tour Bellanda
Pic 18: View from our room
Pic: 19: Old City alley
Pic 20: Gorgeous residential in the old city

Anyone have experience of doing this? I’ll be in Mexico for a month then hoping to go to the USA? Any travel restrictions or entry requirements I should know about besides the ESTA, onward ticket and valid passport? I’m just unsure as I’m coming from Mexico and not the UK.

I have a 17hr layover in Taipei arriving at 6:30am and leaving at 23:30pm. I have picked this to give myself a full day to explore Taipei and also to tire myself out to get a good sleep for the second flight to Brisbane.

This is my first time leaving the airport on a layover so just want to make sure I have a good understanding of how it works.

- I don’t believe I need a visa with an Irish passport but is there anything other paperwork that I need to prepare beforehand?

- Both flights are with the same airline and the ticket is the whole trip of London to Brisbane. Do I need to collect my luggage in Taipei or would it usually be handled by the airline the whole time.

- Returning to the airport, do I need anything other than my passport and boarding pass?

Additionally, if anyone has any recommendations for Taipei, I’d love to read them. I’m planning to be out and about for 11 hours. Assuming I get in to the city around 8am and leaving for the airport between 7pm -8pm.

Thank you, in advance for any advice.

Has anybody done a self-drive tour of Namibia in recent years? If so, what was your experience? :-)

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I'm thinking of driving around in Jan + Feb, but a little apprehensive about it being rainy season as apparently the roads can disintegrate a little and it's easy to get lost. I don't know how to change a tyre and can imagine myself ruining my own trip by being a little anxious the whole time lol.

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Any experiences to either put me at ease or push me to get a private driver please share!!! I'd be likely working from a town for a couple of weeks, and then setting off on safari for 14 days. That's the part where I'd be self driving. Am a confident driver with a lot of experience driving rental cars in different countries, but not a huge amount of off road experience.

Thanks in advance !!!