What r/travel keeps coming back to
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211 recurring problems · 2234 threads read · read since September 2026 · Reddit
Raised more than once here
Most people first.
- 155How to plan a road trip itinerary without packing in too much driving“We want to rent a car but are not sure how to structure the itinerary in a way that doesn't get too tight.”
- 54Which warm country to visit for a parent's anniversary?“It’s my parent’s anniversary on 15th February 2027 and I’m planning a special trip for them. Which country should I plan to visit? I don’t want anywhere under 10 degrees … any suggestions because I really can’t seem to make up my mind 😅”
- 45Why is traveling with a baby and toddler so miserable?“I'm worried that he's gonna want to be next to me, on me, etc... how is he gonna eat alone? Do I bring him to my chair to eat?”
- 44How to deal with all the low effort AI content online“It’s so depressing, as someone else mentioned, to read soulless posts all following the same script, finishing with a “for those who have” or an “I’m genuinely curious“.”
- 26Why does visiting Egypt feel like constant scams and harassment?“I paid $15 for “fast immigration,” which apparently translates to stand in the same line as everyone else while random people walk straight through anyway. Then some guy appears out of nowhere demanding another $15 for a “registration fee,” which I’m convinced was created on the spot.”
- 26How to choose between two completely different vacation destinations“For 11 day trip should we do lima cuzcos and macchu pichu in November or Azores and island hop?”
- 25What to do when flights are canceled at the airport“Just this morning, as we reached Catania airport to leave for Rome - we got to know that all flights are cancelled due to Volcanic eruption from Mount Etna. The next 3 hours were pure chaos.”
- 23How to handle high-pressure roofing salespeople“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.”
- 21How do you deal with a rigid and untrustworthy service provider?“Our biggest disappointment was the general lack of hospitality and customer service.”
- 18How to recover from severe travel burnout and flight dread“this last trip was just exhausting - constant driving, followed by a several hours flight which was painful to sit for longer than an hour.”
- 18How to plan your first international trip without missing anything“I’ve never left the US so I’m terrified about entering a new continent but also super excited.”
- 17What to do when your rental car logistics and shuttle go wrong“Our flight had been delayed by almost two hours, so we'd had only about 5 hours of sleep. We were supposed to be picked up by the rental company's shuttle at 8:30, but it never came. We were having trouble making and receiving calls, so we never connected with the driver. We ended up taking a city bus to the rental office ourselves, which delayed the whole trip by almost an hour.”
- 15Car repair shop broke my car and wants more money“Booked and paid for a car rental through Avis in full and thought everything was good until I received an email stating the confirmation and charge. To my surprise, the charges stated in the email were higher than what was paid.”
- 13Why are major tourist attraction tickets so expensive?“The main issue is that it's gotten very expensive in recent years and that entry tickets to places like Hagia Sofia and the like are outright robbery.”
- 13Do name suffixes like Jr. or II need to match on flights and ID?“I am going on a domestic flight in the USA. My drivers license shows my first and last name plus “II” because I am a second named after my father. But my passport doesn’t have the second. Is this a problem?”
- 13How do I find a place to stay that doesn't have hidden review issues?“I'm struggling to find somewhere to stay. There are some hotels/rentals that look good at face value but the reviews always seem to flag up issues.”
- 12How do you manage money across multiple countries and currencies?“I want privat room so no dorm for me.”
- 12How to plan a long road trip when you have no clue“Im going on my first roadtrip soon, unfortunately I thought I was going to have a different means of transportation but it didnt end up working out. This led to a 13 hr roadtrip with my partner! I need some advice on… pretty much everything, anything is appreciated.”
- 12How to fit too many stops into a vacation itinerary“Struggling to narrow down my itinerary.”
- 12Is a wedding venue with a two-hour drive too far for guests?“I am desperate to attend San Diego Comic Con (biggest comic con in the world) that happens in July 2027 with all my American friends. Would a one week trip be doable to attend the con for 2 days and spend the rest exploring California ?”
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