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Hi everyone!

If there’s somewhere in Japan you really enjoy visiting during late August, we want to hear about it.

My fiancé and I will be in Japan from August to early September and are wondering what would be the best place for a quieter, cooler, and relaxing time. We’re doing Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Sapporo, and want to just chill at the end of the trip before going back to Narita for a night before our departure flight. We’re looking for something more nature-infused, either beaches or mountains/lakes. This is his first trip to Japan but I’ve already done the Golden Route.

We’ve considered:

• Hakodate (but thought it might be better to branch out as we’ll be doing day trips around

Hi!

I’m leaving for Ilhabela in a couple days, it’ll be my first time in Brazil. This destination was recommended to me by a couple people, but now I’m hearing about the borrachudos and getting increasingly anxious to the point where I’m dreading the trip.

What’s been your experience with them? Are they really that bad? Will they bite me even with repellent? I don’t want to go to a paradise location just to lock myself inside in fear of an allergic reaction, so I’m hoping you can hype me up a little for the trip and offer recommendations for both the island and the black flies.

Thank you!

Where to go during June/July/August?

Hi everyone!

My partner and I are planning an ambitious long Japan trip for next year, and because of when we’re able to leave from work, we’re probably gonna be there from mid-June to the first week of September.

We know these aren’t the ideal months to visit because of the rain, heat, and humidity but are still excited to partake in seasonal activities, go to festivals, and enjoy the amazing summer flora.

I’ve been to Japan for Sakura season in 2023, doing your typical Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka at a slower pace (we prefer to travel slow) but he’s never been there before. I definitely don’t mind revisiting places but wanna explore more as well.

We wanna

Hi!

I’m curious as to how the house sorting process goes at UK boarding schools. I imagine it’s nothing like Harry Potter, for obvious reasons. My Latin American day school had Sports Day teams which your entire family would automatically belong to - but they were completely ignored beyond that one day a year.

Is it completely random in the UK, are there any systems based on personality or aptitudes, or do kids whose parents or relatives attended the school before get sorted into the same house as their family?

Thank you for replying!

Buenas gente!

Soy Argentina (pero paso por gringa a primera vista) y voy a ir a Medellín por trabajo. Hay gringos en el grupo así que hablamos todo en inglés, los latinos que hay somos todos bilingües. No tengo idea de dónde van a arreglar para que nos quedemos pero confío en que será un barrio bastante seguro.

No les voy a mentir, los tres mil millones de posts en digitalnomad me metieron bastante miedo - sumado a que me junté con colombianos de la ciudad hace un tiempo y me contaban de que es muy insegura. Dicho esto, soy del conurbano (los argentinos me entenderán) y viaje sola durante meses, me gusta pensar que me las arreglo bastante bien y tengo las llamadas “street smarts”.

Acept

Hi! I’m a writer and I’m toying with a new story idea set at a British boarding school that could potentially include a debutant as a main character - all set in the 70s.

I’ve been researching debutant balls in the UK during the 70s and I’ve learned the most prestigious one - Queen Charlotte’s - had its final run in 1976. I’m tempted to include that final deb season into the story.

Could any of you tell me a bit more about the last years of Queen Charlotte’s ball? More data about any '70s UK Balls is also appreciated.

Thank you!

Hi! Thanks for reading.

I (125lb, 5.3ft, 22yrs) am really looking to lose some weight. Nothing extreme, but I’d love to lose 5-10 pounds.

Here’s the thing, I’ve struggled with orthorexia in the past. I don’t wanna go back to counting calories, I’m one to easily become obsessed so I don’t trust myself to do it healthily.

I also find myself extremely frustrated with exercise as I have a very painful cyst on my wrist (only one millimeter, so doctors have kept me from having surgery for years under the premise that it could come back) that prevents me from even lifting a plate sometimes. My other “good” wrist also hurts often from all the compensating, plus, I write for a living. I used to

Hi! Thanks for reading this.

My cousin and I want to take a girls trip as we don’t see each other very often, she lives in North America and I live in Argentina. Central America seems like the best place to meet considering flight distances and costs.

We’re considering Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. We’re not really picky - just want to be around nature, visit historical sites if available, explore cool neighborhoods, maybe have party for one night… The priority is to spend time together in a fun new place to explore. We’re down for the beach, the jungle, you name it.

Our biggest concern here is safety. We’re both white-presenting women in our early 20s and, while we

Hey everyone!

Long story short, I need to get from Nusa Lembongan to Ceningan with a good old suitcase to reach my hotel on the smaller island. I’ve been traveling for months - hence the bigger luggage. It’s not massive but it’s not carry-on size either.

Now, I know the best way to cross is through the yellow bridge, but only by walking or motorbike (which would not be able to take my luggage, I’m guessing by common sense) Are there any other ways for me to get to Ceningan that I’m unaware of?

I’m fully prepared to just get off the car at the yellow bridge and walk across it carrying the suitcase - but I wanted to make sure there aren’t any better alternatives first.

Thank you!

Hi everyone! I need your help to make a last minute decision.

I’m solo traveling Thailand and flying to Phuket today but my flight was delayed multiple times. I let my family know and not long after they suggested going elsewhere because of the current storm alert. Of course, they can only go by what they read on the news and apparently it’s all pretty negative - they’ve read there’s severe moonson risk right now.

Now, from what I know, yes, there’s heavy rains, but that’s it. Nothing life-threatening, no huge chances of me getting stuck in Phuket amidst a hurricane or anything if I fly for my scheduled fortnight to be there. Sure, won’t be getting as much beach time as planned, but that

Hi everyone! I need your help to make a last minute decision.

I’m solo traveling Thailand and flying to Phuket today but my flight was delayed multiple times. I let my family know and not long after they suggested going elsewhere because of the current storm alert. Of course, they can only go by what they read on the news and apparently it’s all pretty negative - they’ve read there’s severe moonson risk right now.

Now, from what I know, yes, there’s heavy rains, but that’s it. Nothing life-threatening, no huge chances of me getting stuck in Phuket amidst a hurricane or anything if I fly for my scheduled fortnight to be there. Sure, won’t be getting as much beach time as planned, but that

Hi! Thanks for reading this.

I’ll be traveling long-term for a few months and I want to get a new plan for my work phone. The thing is, I’m already abroad. In Spain, to be exact.

Will I be able to activate a brand new US phone number with the essentials eSim from abroad? The site kind of suggests otherwise but I’ve read others have been able to do so in the past. I’m curious about your experiences/advice.

Thank you!

Hi everyone!

So, I’m planning a month-long trip to Bali + Gili Air. I’ll be there from mid-June to mid-July this year. So far I’m planning to spend a week in Nusa Ceningan, a week in Gili Air, and a week in Ubud - in that order.

Now, I still can’t decide where to go for my first week in Bali. Initially, I was sure about staying in Canggu, as I see tons of people going there for their first visit. But after doing some more research, I’m afraid it’ll end up being the traffic-jammed, apparently overrated, and somewhat dirty place many are saying it has ended up becoming. I keep seeing Uluwatu and Sanur pop up as good alternatives, with Sanur seeming a tad more advantageous for its slightly