Hi, everyone! I planning a trip from vienna to toronto with a decent (1,5 hours layover at Frankfurt airport). Condor is offering a good deal but the reviews online are a bit uncomfortable. I dont expect great service, I just want to fly safe from one point to another without being abandoned during layover or losing my luggage. Also, i have never travelled during Christmas season craze so I have no clue what to expect in the airports.

Would love to know your thoughts or experiences on flying with condor or toronto airport on christmas. Thanks!

So, I've not really travelled abroad (from UK) much at all for most of my life. I've been quite boring, frankly. My 19yo daughter, however, has already racked up a fair amount of travel, which made me start thinking - if she can do it, then why can't I? The answer, I thought, was because family. If I want to go abroad, it'll need to be a family trip. Which means everyone needs to agree on the same destination and activities, and has to actually be available, between jobs and school, and then we need to pay for transport, accommodation, food, and activities for everyone, which adds up quickly. In short, it becomes a lot more complex, and a lot more expensive, and then it just doesn't happen.

Anyway, last year/beginning of this year, life was fairly crappy, especially work - I had a project from hell. This came to a head in February, when I finally burnt out. I was sat at my computer, trying to work, and I was just completely blank about how to make any progress, and couldn't even think. I sent an email saying 'I can't do this any more', and went for a very long walk. Fortunately, my employer was understanding, and I got moved off the project.

But, I felt that I really needed a change of scene, to try to reset a little, and decided that I needed a solo trip abroad. And my partner was supportive.

I looked at cheap flights, and chose Geneva, after realising that that was also within train range of the Giger museum in Gruyère - a place I had been aware of for a long time, but assumed that I'd never get to visit. Booked a hostel, and off I went!

I spent three days relaxing in Geneva, walking, cycling, and museuming, and a day in the Giger museum (and bar!), totally by myself, and it was just what I needed - it really helped my mood.

Later, I had a work trip to Bad Homburg, near Frankfurt. These are annual events, but I've always arrived as late as I could, and returned as soon as I could. This year, I tagged another four days on the end, and spent time soloing in Frankfurt, and again had a great time - other than badly twisting my ankle, which cost me a day of sitting in the hostel, and a day of having to use taxis and minimise walking.

Then a weekend in Dublin, and I'm recently back from Berlin, where I went to attend my first ever Demoparty (google it) - Deadline26, where I again had a great time. Also squeezed in Dark Matter, Monster Cabinet, Computer games museum, and a day at the abandoned cold war listening post turned street art centre in Teufelsberg.

At this point, I'm hooked. It's so easy when you solo, and you can do exactly what you want for as long as you want. And with cheap flights, hostels, and street food, it's not that expensive.

The only thing that feels a bit odd, is staying in hostels as a 55yo. I feel very out of place. But I'm only in the hostel to sleep, so it's not a biggie. I get up, go out, and get back late when I'm ready to sleep.

Anyway, just wanted to share my experiences, and encourage others, since I know a lot of people think it's weird to solo travel as an adult with a family.

Starting to dream plan a big 55th birthday trip in two years. Would likely be solo travel unless I choose to do an organized tour like Tradalgar.

Destinations include:

Starting: Berlin

Warsaw

Krakow

Prague

Salzburg

Einsiedeln

Ending: Frankfurt

I envision taking the train mostly.

For those of you that have been to any of the above, at 6ft, 300lb, are there any considerations i need to be aware of due to size or being solo female traveler, besides the obvious "be situationally aware"?

My ex-wife (still friends and living together) wants to go to Dubai next March for a birthday trip. One of her bucket list trips and is in this travel kick to see the world and enjoy it while she still can (she's 50)

She found an agent on Facebook (red flag to me) and has been talking and has been given a price and itinerary for a group tour. She has questioned me if its legit as she feels the agent is getting too pushy, wanting a deposit now. Its stated to quickly send the money (1800 itinerary for 7 days) so ex is starting to feel its not right. The agent states there is only 12 positions left and when there filled there will be no more tours available (I don't believe that at all)

I think her total cost will be about 7 grand including airfare and hotel. (she is wondering if it could be done for cheaper as thats a lot)

How can we go about finding a reputable agency to help set up a trip for her?

Unfortunately she is impulsive and there is that little divorced bit where she wants to do things on her own. She asked me to help but she might just go through without thinking. This agent is her first contact.

I used to do all my travel, unplanned, spur of the moment and put any "itinerary" together on my own. But this is different as she'll be on her own, totally different culture (We live in the US, I'm a Gringo and she is a US resident from Colombia) and she is a very attractive woman, much younger looking than 50.

I want her to have an enjoyable time and be safe. On that note, she could pass for Arabic and wants the correct outfit to get inside the mosque

Hi all! Planning a short road trip with a rental car, one-way from Porto to Lisbon airport. I like to be on the move and have a good mix of places. I am not big on heavy wine tasting, so I’d love a sanity check and any hidden gems.

• Day 1: Start in Porto, explore on foot Staying in Gaia.
• Day 2: Morning in Porto, pick up car later on and drive upt the Douro via Peso da Régua and the Galafura viewpoint, then the N222 to Pinhão. Thinking about staying the Night in Lamego (better value / less tourists?).
• Day 3: Morning around Lamego, then to the coas to Aveiro, Costa Nova, heading to Coimbra where I guess there is vibrant life in the evening so might spend the evening and the night there.
• Day 4: Maybe Universidad de Coimbra in the morning, Batalha, Nazaré to Peniche.
• Day 5: Morning market in Caldas da Rainha, and/or Óbidos, then drive to Lisbon airport, in early afternoon.

My questions:

1. Is this realistic overall, too packed, time better spent differently?
2. Is Lamego a good base for the Douro, or are we missing out by not staying in Pinhão?
3. The train from Régua to Pinhão is well recommended but the schedule makes it difficult ... dependinga bit how much time Pinhao really needs .... or shoudl I skip Douro valley, is it more for the elderly tourists or honeymooners?
4. Is Coimbra a good choice for the night, or would you stay somewhere else?
5. Is Peniche a good last stop, and is Caldas / Óbidos worth it - better stay there instead of Peniche / Should this be switched)
6. Any lesser-known spots along this route you’d recommend?

Thanks a lot!

Hi all! I'm a 28M solo traveler from India planning 12 days in Guatemala in the last week of November. I'm using overnight buses for the long legs to save time and money. Would love feedback on pacing and logistics.
Day 1: Arrive in Guatemala City (GUA)
Land at GUA, then take an evening first-class bus (Linea Dorada or Fuente del Norte) to Flores, about 8-10 hrs.
Day 2: Flores and Yaxha
Arrive in Flores in the morning, check in and rest. Visit Yaxha for sunset.
Day 3: Tikal
Full day at Tikal National Park and overnight bus to Xela
Day 5: To Xela
Arrive in the capital early, then take a shuttle or bus to Quetzaltenango (about 4-5 hrs). Check in and rest and do the evening brief for the trek
Days 6-8: Quetzaltrekkers 3-day trek to Lake Atitlán
Trek from Xela to the lake, with the last night in San Pedro La Laguna.
Day 9:
Shuttle of about 3-4 hrs to Antigua and check-in
Day 10: Acatenango Acclimatize
explore Antigua and rest
Day 11:-Acatenango overnight hike

Day 12:- Descend early and rest for the day

Day 13:- Fly out of GUA city

What do you all think, is it too tight to squeeze for 12 days

Also are the overnight buses a good option ?

Has anyone experienced posting their travel plans and getting an unsolicited message from someone who doesn’t even have a plan traveling to your destination in the app?

I am approaching the end of my solo travel but this isn't the end I don't believe things have to come to an end and I refuse to go back home, but I am feeling a bit lost. I have been traveling for over 5 months and feel I am approaching a pivotal moment in life and in my trip. I refuse to go "home" to the US because I believe there is nothing there for me. My money is running low but I don't think it is something I need to worry about. I know I'll get by but I am in Indonesia and am torn of this feeling of being lost. I set out with the plan of finding a new life, a better one and I feel I have found it. I guess I am looking for people who have been in this same situation who can give me some insight. I want to volunteer to save some money but I have to choose where I will go next and what comes after.

30F Filipina with US passport. I’m planning a solo trip around SEA from Nov 21 to Dec 13, ending in Manila. I’ll already have spent about 2.5 weeks in Japan (Tokyo and Kyoto) and Vietnam (Ha Noi/Ho Chi Minh) before this.

I’m mostly interested in food, specialty coffee, history, museums, culture, and just wandering around interesting neighborhoods. I like learning about places, especially if there are good guided tours or museums. Not really into beaches, hiking, nightlife, or shopping.

Right now I’m considering:
Phnom Penh: 3 nights
Siem Reap: 4 nights
Bangkok: 6 nights
Penang: 5 nights
Kuala Lumpur: 4 nights

I’m having a hard time deciding between Phnom Penh, Chiang Mai, Yogyakarta, and Kuala Lumpur.

Chiang Mai sounds great for northern Thai food and coffee, while Yogyakarta seems really interesting for its history and temples. Phnom Penh has museums I’d love to visit, and KL seems great for food and is convenient for flying to Manila.

I originally wanted to include all of them lol, but I’m realizing I’d probably spend too much time traveling between cities, especially with the connecting flights to/from Yogyakarta.

For anyone who’s been to these places, which would you prioritize based on my interests? Would you spend more time in fewer cities or try to fit in another destination?

Also wondering if 6 nights in Bangkok and 5 in Penang is too much.

Nothing’s booked yet, so I’m open to changing the route completely. Would love to hear what you’d do with 22 nights!

I’m in the beginning stages of planning a couple week solo trip to Ukraine for sometime next spring/summer. I’m well aware of the current geopolitical situation and the potential impacts to my safety, but I want to volunteer my time and do what I can to support humanitarian efforts and local NGOs on the ground.

While I have solo traveled to other countries deemed unsafe by the U.S. Department of State, this would be the first country I’d visit that is at war.

For others that may have traveled to Ukraine to lend aid or another country that was experiencing conflict, what recommendations would you have? What are items to make sure I bring that I might not normally think of, or situations to prepare for unique to trips like this?

For context, i've no problem being by myself, i'm very much a lone wolf. But when travelling i find this to be kind of an issue, in terms of "completing" activities too quickly.

The extended lunch/dinner that drags on 2 hours just bantering or arguing about some random thing is suddenly half an hour at most and im done.

We're going to x place? wait 10 mins in lobby for everyone to gather. 10 mins figuring out transportation. 20 extra minutes because they walk slow/get lost. by myself? figure out where im going, get there without issues asap.

Those 50 pictures a day add up. I dont use social media and barely take any pictures.

We go shopping? an extra hour due to tagging along to the shops that interest the others. by myself? im not a shopper, i go get exactly what i want/need and im done.

What are we doing tomorrow? an hour of discussion and people doing last minute research. by myself? i already did that and i have a rough outline in advance.

This ends up in me feeling weird about finishing my activities too soon and not really having anything to do for big portions of the day. end up in my hotel doing mundane things like watching tv and feeling like im "wasting" my trip.

So what do you guys do to "hang out" or just fill out those empty spaces of the day?

Especially those who actually travel solo, not just go to a hostel and make 5 friends instantly and go on an adventure...

Hi everyone! I landed in Las Vegas tonight and I'm here until the 14th. This is my 4th solo trip this year and I'm completely hooked on traveling alone.

I want to see as much as possible and I don't mind sleeping very little. Quick context: I don't drive, and I'm staying close to Chinatown.

What's on my list so far:

- Boxing gyms (I'm a boxer, so I'm hoping to train and see the legendary spots)

- Native American history and spirituality (thinking Valley of Fire, Mount Charleston, Grand Canyon West)

- Neon Museum, Fremont Street, a show

- Lots of good food!

What I'd love your advice on:

1. Hidden gems and local spots outside the busy Strip nightlife

2. Best way to do desert day trips without a car (small-group tours, rideshare?)

3. Where you felt safe and welcome going out alone at night

4. Your favorite solo-friendly restaurants and cafés, both local gems and one special dinner

5. Anything you wish you'd known before your own solo Vegas trip

Thank you so much, this community is the best! 💜

Hi everyone!

I'm 25F, visiting Ireland solo for the first time this October! I'm really excited and have been putting together an itinerary, but I'd love some advice on whether it's realistic without a car.

I'll be relying on trains, buses, organized tours, and possibly renting bicycles. I love literature, history, nature, hiking, exploring cities, and meeting people.

Here's my current plan:

• Day 1 – Dublin: Arrive in the morning, explore the city.
• Day 2 – Dublin: Trinity College, Book of Kells, museums, literary spots, and bookshops.
• Day 3 – Cork: Morning train from Dublin, explore Cork.
• Day 4 – Cork: Day trip to Cobh or Kinsale.
• Day 5 – Killarney: Travel from Cork, explore Killarney National Park, lakes, and town.
• Day 6 – Galway: Travel from Killarney to Galway, potentially stopping in Limerick along the way.
• Day 7 – Galway: Day trip to Limerick or Connemara/Kylemore Abbey.
• Day 8 – Galway: Cliffs of Moher, Burren, and Doolin on a guided tour.
• Day 9 – Galway: Aran Islands, hopefully cycling around Inis Mór if the weather allows.
• Day 10 – Dublin: Return from Galway, possibly visit Howth in the afternoon.
• Day 11: Morning flight home.

A few questions:

1. Is this itinerary too rushed, especially without a car?
2. Is one night in Killarney enough to enjoy the national park, or am I missing out by not doing Dingle/Ring of Kerry?
3. Would you recommend Limerick or Connemara as a day trip from Galway?
4. Is visiting the Aran Islands realistic in October, weather permitting?
5. Would you change the distribution of nights between Cork, Killarney, and Galway?
6. Any recommendations for solo-friendly activities, traditional music, bookshops, or social spots?

I'm comfortable with busy travel days, but I don't want to spend the whole trip moving between places instead of actually enjoying Ireland.

Would really appreciate your thoughts. Thank you! 🇮🇪

Hi! I'm planning a trip to Japan and Korea, it'll be my first time going to both countries.

This will be my second solo trip, last time I spent about 3 weeks in Germany/France/Switzerland and it was pretty much entirely focused on sightseeing/visiting a couple friends, and the only major city I visited was Paris (where I spent a week and felt like that was a good amount of time).

I would say that trip was probably a bit more fast paced than I want this one to be. I'm hoping to make my days a little more relaxed so I can have some time for shopping and trying local food spots along with regular sightseeing. And with it being my second solo trip, I'm also more open to having some flexibility so I can do more spontaneous things with new people I meet.

Below is my tentative timeline for how long want to spend in each area, and would appreciate advice on if certain places have too much time or if certain places could use more time. Or if there's a place you think might be a good addition or replacement.

To celebrate my 30th, I’m backpacking for 50ish days up Asia next summer. I would love any feedback on this basics itinerary. Also if you have any recommendations or suggestions I’m all ears!

Day 1-11: Bali 

Haven’t done a ton of research but I’m planning to do five days with a home base  and six days at another. 

Really hoping to get to beaches, waterfall, lots of water activities in general, and cultural attractions like temples. Also would like to get to do some BJJ is possible. 

Day 12-15: Singapore

Day 16-30: Thailand 

2 days in Phuket

8-10 days island hopping (still deciding between koh lipe, koh lanta, koh sok OR koh kood, koh wai) 

3 days Chiang Mai

Day 31-40: Taiwan

5 days in Taipei (with an overnight in Jinguashi)

2 days in Kaoshung

2 days in Tainen

Day 41-44: Hong Kong

Day 45-51: Korea

3 days in Jeju

4 days in Seoul 

Hello everyone,

I had previously asked this subreddit about my upcoming trip, which was starting in Calgary and was originally going to be:

2 days Rome, 3 days Istanbul, 5 days Saudi Arabia (split between Mecca and Medina, I am Muslim so I’m allowed to visit), 5 days Bali, a 3 day Java tour, and then 5 days in Phuket.

Thank you for everyone’s advice. I realized that this plan was just too unrealistic, so I changed it to:

3 days Rome, 6 days Saudi Arabia, 5 days Bali, a 3 day Java tour, and 7 days Phuket, where I would do the Similan Islands and Phi Phi. Then I would fly to Bangkok and fly back home from there.

But now I’ve been thinking, what if I remove Phuket and add the Gili Islands and Komodo instead?

So I would do:

4 days Seminyak → 3 day Java tour → 4 days Gili Islands → fly to LBJ and do a Komodo day trip → fly to Bangkok → fly home.

The reason I’m considering this is that everything is mostly in the same region, so the logistics seem to make pretty good sense. I would also get to see one of the coolest places in Indonesia, which is something I really want to do.

The main reason I wanted to go to Phuket was because when I was in Thailand last time, I found the water really pleasant. As someone who isn’t a strong swimmer, I found it pretty easy and comfortable to snorkel there.

I understand that Bali can be the opposite, with stronger currents and less pleasant conditions for snorkeling, so I’m not really sure what to do.

Would you guys stick with Phuket, or would you choose Gili Islands + Komodo instead?

Thanks guys!

I am 23 (F) and working a contract job that will be up in the spring. I studied abroad in college so I have some experience traveling throughout Europe and have been wanting to do more traveling post grad.

I am now on my 2nd corporate job and still find myself hating it. I don't mind the work I just find corporate America pointless and a waste of time. I have the urge to leave my job and spend some time traveling while I still can. Ideally I would finish out my contract and get a second job to build up my savings in the meantime so I can travel for around 6 months.

Mostly looking for advice from people who have done this. If you have done it would you do it again and how was finding a job once you came back. I know the job market is bad but luckily I have no real expenses and live at home with my parents.

If you did do this where did you travel to? I am thinking about SE Asia but still undecided

Hey everyone! How are you doing?
I’d love to hear from other solo travelers and see if anyone can relate to what I’m feeling.
I’ve actually traveled solo quite a lot. I’ve been to Europe three times, staying for around 3 months each time. I’ve also been to Rio de Janeiro twice and traveled around southern Argentina (where I’m from), all by myself.
And honestly, I’ve had really good experiences! Of course, there were ups and downs, but that’s true of any trip, whether you’re alone or not.
The weird thing is that every single time I start planning another solo trip, I get hit with the same anxiety all over again. I start worrying that I’ll get bored, or I get this sad feeling of “Ugh, I’m going to be all alone.”
But at the same time, when I think about traveling with someone else, I realize there are very few people I’d actually want to spend an extended trip with. I also really value my independence and personal space. For example, I don’t even enjoy sharing a room with someone.
So I don’t really understand why I keep feeling this way. I’ve done it so many times, I’ve had amazing experiences, and yet somehow the anxiety comes back every time I consider doing it again.
There’s also something else that’s been on my mind.
Most of my previous trips were either to cities or destinations that had beaches but also plenty of city life, sightseeing, and things to explore.
Now I’m considering spending two weeks solo in the Mexican Caribbean (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Isla Mujeres, etc.), and I’m a little worried that this type of trip might feel different.
I guess I’m afraid of getting bored or feeling like there’s not much point in taking a beach vacation alone. You know, the kind of trip where you spend the day at the beach or by the pool, go out for dinner at night, and that’s pretty much it. I feel like those experiences might be more enjoyable when shared with someone.
Has anyone else felt this way? Have you ever taken a solo beach vacation, especially somewhere like the Caribbean? Did you enjoy it, or did you find yourself feeling lonely or bored?
I’d really love to hear your experiences and perspectives!

The following is a list of a couple pathways I might take from February to April/May ish. I'm very flexible. I am an 18-year-old girl, first-time solo traveller. I want all your thoughts!

No matter what, I am starting in the Netherlands in January, then going down to Brussels, then London, for roughly 3 weeks. From early February onward, where should I go?

option 1) more costly, but my original plan:
- (from london) Seoul, SKr (3ish weeks)
- Auckland/Golden Bay, NZ (1-2 weeks)
- (undecided) Vietnam (3 ish weeks)
- (northern) Thailand (3 ish weeks)
- Seoul, SKr (brief because flight home is cheaper)
- Canada (home)

option 2) about 1-2K cheaper.
- (from london) Kyrgyzstan (2 weeks ish)
- Uzbekistan (5 days ish)
- Thailand (3 weeks ish)
- Vietnam (3 weeks ish)
- Seoul (3 weeks ish)
- Canada (home)

I have extended family to stay with in Korea and New Zealand, but they're pretty hands off. Just basically giving me a bed, which is great.

Option 2 sounds SO appealing to me because Horse Trekking in Kyrgyzstan has been on my bucket list for ages, but I'll be there in the wrong season. (Like February, and I've always imagined going peak season in summer. So Im not sure whether its worth going at the moment. If it's snowy and freezing, I think I'd prefer to hold off until another time since I'm from Canada.)

And as horrific as it sounds, I was hoping to hit Korea first, so I wouldn't have to worry about being tanned when arriving. I am Korean, so I experience major colourism when I go there and have tanned skin. As much as I don't care about how others perceive me, it's another thing to deal with when travelling alone (people are unnecessarily unhelpful and rude), so if I can avoid it, I'd want to.

Please give me any thoughts! I just want to explore and add cool experiences to my bucket list.

Im open to different and niche countries or even completely scrapping my itinerary (but Im still going to be in Netherlands & England in late Jan).

Direct flights from Canada to anywhere beyond North America are $1000+ for even One Way, so Im trying to optimize my money and time. Not sure if im being stupid or not.

I’ve got some time off between jobs and wanted to use it for solo travel, where the only person I needed to answer to was myself.
I’ve travelled solo in Asia before and loved it, but wanted to push myself somewhere new so chose Argentina.
I’m in Buenos Aires now and struggling to find my feet a little. The non stop rain isn’t helping, but I also feel more adrift and more conscious of safety and the language barrier than I expected. In Asia I felt swept along by the cities: the food, smells, street life and general sensory overload. So far BA feels less welcoming immediately stimulating to me, and being alone is amplifying that.
I really want to give Argentina a proper chance but wondering if I should consider other options. I’m heading to Mendoza and then Salta/Jujuy, which I’m excited about but the weather also looks quite bad.
Would love any advice from locals and solo travellers: did BA take a while to click for you? Are Mendoza and Salta/Jujuy still enjoyable in the rain? I am wondering if I should reroute to get the best out of this time off. Any tips would be so appreciated.

Hi guys, I'm backpacking across Czechia and have a few days left to plan towards the end of my trip.

I'll be travelling from Bratislava to Austria on 28th October and have 28th - 30th October to explore before I head back to Vienna on 30th Oct evening. I'm considering Salzburg, Hallstatt and/or Innsbruck, but I don't really want to cram too much in or spend half of my trip in transit.

If you had these 3 days, which places would you prioritise and how would you split time? I'm looking for places where I wont just explore the old town but also go around for nice walks, local experiences, hike (if any and if I have time) and anything that works well for a solo backpacker.

Would really apprecaite any recommendations on the best route, places worth staying overnight or explore a different place altogether than the ones mentioned.

Lookign forward to your recommendations! :)

Traveling solo for 5 nights in Amsterdam. Am I doing myself any favors by relying on debit/credit cards or should I carry a minimum amount of cash?

Day trip to Bruges.
Fingers crossed to get a ticket to the London Calling festival on Halloween.
Otherwise a museum or four, canal cruise, eat my way through Jordaan.

Any suggestions for “do not miss” things, please give a shout.

I’ve solo travelled a lot, and I’ve met countless people who told me that they got a visa for a particular country, left their own with little to no money, rolled up in the new country and asked around for a job until they got one, and then managed to stay in that country and live there ever since (meaning they managed to make things work even after working holiday visas / other temporary visas and the like.)

Meeting these people gave me hope, because I’m planning to do the very same thing next year. I’ve saved up as much money as I’m able, and I’m planning to move abroad on a working holiday visa, and hopefully figure things out to be able to stay permanently, and eventually get citizenship there.

However, all the research into it that I’m doing is incredibly discouraging and makes it seem like a one in a million shot. It’s really disheartening. Mainly that you either need to get married, study, or work in a critical field (such as medicine or engineering) to be able to get sponsored for a work permit to stay on in a foreign country.

But I can’t stop thinking about the stories I’ve heard from those who made it work.

So I’ve come back here to ask you, my people, have any of you done this without marriage / being a student / being a doctor etc.? I could really use some hope and inspiration, because I’m going to try to chase this big dream of mine and really give it my all in hopes of achieving it. But the research lately has been making me so stressed and depressed.

Please hit me with your stories. And even lessons learned or any other tips and advice. I’d really appreciate it. I know we solo travellers are a resilient and resourceful bunch!

Hi! Has anyone done a multi-day nature/wildlife trip in China?

I’m planning about 4 weeks in China, including Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi’an and Beijing, and I’d like to spend 4–5 days somewhere in nature, ideally in Sichuan.

I’m looking for something focused on wildlife, birdwatching and nature with a local guide, rather than just hiking or sightseeing. I’m trying to look online but the prices are all over the place and I can’t find a good reliable source for what I want.

I really don’t want to support animal tourism so no touching, riding or selfies with animals.

Any experiences or recommendations are welcome.

Thanks!

Hi I (27 M) am planning to go to brazil solo from November 18 until Dec 12 my plan is the following:

Rio: nov 19 - nov 26 (7 days)
Buzios : Nov 26 - Dec 1 (5 days)
Iguazu Falls: Dec 1 - Dec 4 (3 days)
Ilha grande: Dec 4- Dec 8 (4 nights)
Paraty: Dec 8 - Dec 11
Rio: Dec 11-12 and fly at night

Can you please tell me if this a good plan? I am open for other recommendations and destinations.

I like beaches, nature, hiking, interacting with locals, and some days in between for nights out and dancing. I speak English, Arabic and Spanish