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countries that not border brazil in south america
[edit]brazil Sicilyfan2001 (talk) 16:43, 13 January 2026 (UTC)
- Chile and Ecuador only. Ibaman (talk) 16:55, 13 January 2026 (UTC)
- Also Trinidad and Tobago if you don't consider that to be part of the Caribbean (though Wikivoyage considers it Caribbean). //shb (t | c | m) 22:27, 13 January 2026 (UTC)
- You could also count the U.K. because of the Falkland Islands. Sumotherperson (talk) 00:37, 4 February 2026 (UTC)
Walk from Viking Line -terminalen to Stockholm Central railway station
[edit]I am thinking of travelling from Helsinki to Lund and back in late April. The way I intend to travel is to take a ship from Helsinki to Stockholm and then a train from Stockholm to Lund.
In the past, I have been easily able to walk all the way from Viking Line -terminalen in Södermalm to the Stockholm Central railway station in Norrmalm in under half an hour, going through a corridor called "Gula gången" to get through Slussen which otherwise has heavy car traffic.
But it has been a decade since I last did that in Stockholm and thus I am not sure if it's possible any more, or the construction in Slussen has changed all of that. Does Gula gången even exist any more?
The last time I went from Stockholm to Lund was with my girlfriend, who doesn't like walking such long distances, so we took a bus to the railway station. But I am to go alone this year, I would like to try walking all the way again. is it still possible? JIP (talk) 13:52, 19 January 2026 (UTC)
- Yvwv might know the current situation. --Ypsilon (talk) 20:37, 20 January 2026 (UTC)
Ljubljiana
[edit]Arrived today at the Ljubljiana Airport. I took fotos of the posted schedule.
Heading to Zagreb ~2026-50484-2 (talk) 14:51, 23 January 2026 (UTC)
- Very nice, hopefully you enjoy Slovenia and Croatia! (and defo looking forward to any updates you have) //shb (t | c | m) 00:32, 24 January 2026 (UTC)
- Don't miss out the Mirogoj cemetery in Zagreb. One of the most beautiful cemetery in the world. Rangan Datta Wiki (talk) 05:06, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
- oh wow I just searched up that cemetery – and gosh it is beautiful (and added to my bucket list, too). //shb (t | c | m) 05:09, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
- Please add it to Cemeteries and Zagreb. –LPfi (talk) 12:31, 4 February 2026 (UTC)
- It is already there in the Northern Zagreb section Rangan Datta Wiki (talk) 02:56, 5 February 2026 (UTC)
- OK, thanks. I'll link it in the travel topic article. –LPfi (talk) 08:11, 6 February 2026 (UTC)
- It is already there in the Northern Zagreb section Rangan Datta Wiki (talk) 02:56, 5 February 2026 (UTC)
- Please add it to Cemeteries and Zagreb. –LPfi (talk) 12:31, 4 February 2026 (UTC)
- oh wow I just searched up that cemetery – and gosh it is beautiful (and added to my bucket list, too). //shb (t | c | m) 05:09, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
Egypt trip
[edit]I just started looking for websites that offers organized tours on egypt, a country that i want to visit on my one free week, i encountered one website called elijoviaje.es that offers a 8 day trip, but i dont know if the expedition is worth it, let me know your thoughts! ~2026-63484-7 (talk) 14:50, 29 January 2026 (UTC) https://elijoviaje.es/trip/egipto-increible-3-noches-crucero-y-playas-de-21269
- @~2026-63484-7: I think ultimately whether you think it is worth it or not is really up to you, but from what I've heard, going in a tour group is somewhat a must for Egypt – and I think paying more to join the tour group before leaving for Egypt would also save you some stress at immigration. Maybe @RolandUnger: who knows far more about Egypt might be able to give some better advice. //shb (t | c | m) 23:04, 29 January 2026 (UTC)
- @~2026-63484-7: It is not easy to answer your question. I cannot say anything about the quality of the company you mentioned. But I know: 8 days is only a short time to visit Egypt. You should specify your goals: what you want to see, which level you need. Maybe it would helpful to look for companies who are really specialized in this field. The tourist groups should be small (maybe not more then ten travelers) and the guide should be experienced and able to explain all in your native language. --RolandUnger (talk) 16:42, 7 February 2026 (UTC)
Kenya moyale
[edit]tour ~2026-70615-4 (talk) 18:04, 1 February 2026 (UTC)
- We don't have much information, but see Moyale and Wikipedia:Moyale which covers the city on both the Kenyan and Ethiopian side of the border. AlasdairW (talk) 19:53, 1 February 2026 (UTC)
Where is warm, with beaches, in December/January?
[edit]I'm hoping to spend a few weeks somewhere warm next winter - ideally not crazy hot, like 20-25 degrees Celcius. Where is reliably warm around that time of year, with natural beauty, good food, good people, maybe good history and culture too? ~2026-77409-4 (talk) 17:06, 4 February 2026 (UTC)
- Brazil. Ibaman (talk) 17:39, 4 February 2026 (UTC)
- @~2026-77409-4: Thailand is also nice at that time of year, and it should be dry season then too. Argentina and southern Australia have beaches but Dec/Jan might be too hot (up to your taste, ofc), keeping in mind it's rainy season in the South Pacific. //shb (t | c | m) 22:25, 4 February 2026 (UTC)
- IDK about every year, but Southern California's beaches have been pretty warm this week! I went to Seal Beach on Groundhog Day! Purplebackpack89 03:12, 5 February 2026 (UTC)
- Pick a dark orange area on the map:
- - South America
- - Asia
- - Africa
- - North America
- - Europe
- - Oceania
- (average high temperature in January) ~2026-14022-1 (talk) 18:18, 6 February 2026 (UTC)
- Mexico fits to the written preferences. ~2026-14022-1 (talk) 18:26, 6 February 2026 (UTC)
- Two other ideas: Southern and Eastern Sri Lanka, and Northland, New Zealand! My favourite beaches in these areas are Hiriketiya in Southern SL and Waipu in NZ. Southern and Eastern SL are unaffected by the monsoon at that time of year Sgroey (talk) 11:03, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
My travels to Pretoria
[edit]The trip was amazing people are very friendly and u need to talk to taxi drivers for directions. ~2026-90728-7 (talk) 08:24, 10 February 2026 (UTC)
Calgary during August
[edit]Currently things are only in the planning stage, but to anyone who's familiar with Alberta here: how often does accommodation in Calgary book out during August? Thinking of using it as a base for Banff/Kananaskis to avoid the expensive prices up on the mountains. //shb (t | c | m) 01:22, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
FYI: Tourism is booming in 2026 - just not where you think
[edit]https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20260212-where-tourism-is-growing-fastest-in-2026 —Justin (koavf)❤T☮C☺M☯ 00:30, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- Meanwhile both Canadian & European flights to the US are being cut.
- BBC on How US politics is affecting international travel. Pashley (talk) 01:00, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- The BBC article repeatedly mentions a perception of increased safety in countries with increasing tourism. Tourism to the U.S. is suffering from the reality of increased insecurity for foreigners at the hands of Customs and Border Protection and ICE. Ikan Kekek (talk) 02:29, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- Yes, the security issue is important, but people are also boycotting the US for other reasons. Canadians are almost unanimously furious about the "51st state" nonsense, Danes & other Europeans about Greenland, and so on. Pashley (talk) 03:41, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- As well they should. American here: stay away for your own safety until we stop our aggression, death camps, and fascist slide for your own safety. Unfortunately, it's up to us to root out these reactionaries and make this place a proper country again. I wish a billion apologies would do anything other than waste time. —Justin (koavf)❤T☮C☺M☯ 03:45, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- Well I hope all the best for you guys later this year with midterms and once again in 2028 – hopefully one day we'll actually see light at the end of the tunnel. //shb (t | c | m) 04:01, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- Everything is temporary, including the U.S. Ikan Kekek (talk) 04:36, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- You're not wrong there. //shb (t | c | m) 04:40, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- As an interesting tangential point, according to Mexican travel authorities, the most popular route for passengers coming to Mexico is no longer via a United States city. for 2025, the most heavily trafficked air route was Toronto to Cancun. Mrkstvns (talk) 18:18, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- You're not wrong there. //shb (t | c | m) 04:40, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- Everything is temporary, including the U.S. Ikan Kekek (talk) 04:36, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- Well I hope all the best for you guys later this year with midterms and once again in 2028 – hopefully one day we'll actually see light at the end of the tunnel. //shb (t | c | m) 04:01, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- As well they should. American here: stay away for your own safety until we stop our aggression, death camps, and fascist slide for your own safety. Unfortunately, it's up to us to root out these reactionaries and make this place a proper country again. I wish a billion apologies would do anything other than waste time. —Justin (koavf)❤T☮C☺M☯ 03:45, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- Yes, the security issue is important, but people are also boycotting the US for other reasons. Canadians are almost unanimously furious about the "51st state" nonsense, Danes & other Europeans about Greenland, and so on. Pashley (talk) 03:41, 20 February 2026 (UTC)
- btw I've moved this from the Wikivoyage:Travellers' pub as I think the travel forum is a better place to discuss this. //shb (t | c | m) 05:43, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
- Thumb up emoji —Justin (koavf)❤T☮C☺M☯ 05:51, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
- Meanwhile I've started another pub thread on a related topic: Travellers'_pub#Americans_bailing_out? Pashley (talk) 09:45, 27 February 2026 (UTC)
Everyone who wants to come to Uzbekistan is welcome.
[edit]Everyone who wants to come to Uzbekistan is welcome. And I will be very happy to help wikimedian visitors. Anjaniy (talk) 16:36, 28 February 2026 (UTC)
- You can make yourself a docent for the Uzbekistan article if you like. Ikan Kekek (talk) 16:38, 28 February 2026 (UTC)
- Of course, thank you. Anjaniy (talk) 12:06, 1 March 2026 (UTC)
- Your user page says "This user has left the project." Update it?
- Could you contribute to Carpets? Pashley (talk) 13:19, 1 March 2026 (UTC)
Cornwall, UK
[edit]Headed to Cornwall, May ‘26. how do I get mining tickets ? ~2026-13389-54 (talk) 21:22, 1 March 2026 (UTC)
- @~2026-13389-54: Hi, which mine do you intend to visit in particular? Most venues should tell you a way on their website. //shb (t | c | m) 12:42, 3 March 2026 (UTC)
Travelling to Kanipakkam, Andhra Pradesh, India
[edit]Now, I am travelling to Kanipakkam, a popular temple town in Andhra Pradesh, India. Wikivoyage has a dedicated page for this town, near Chittoor. The idea is to find more details and take more photographs and improve the page. Sree1959 (talk) 04:10, 9 March 2026 (UTC)
- All the best. Looking forward to more content in Wikivoyage English and Malayalam Rangan Datta Wiki (talk) 07:30, 12 March 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you, for sure!
Sree1959 (talk) —The preceding undated comment was added on 07:37, 12 March 2026 (UTC)
- Thank you, for sure!
Is It Safe to Travel to Dubai? Latest Advice
[edit]Dubai is not considered safe for travel right now. As of March 2026, Iran has launched retaliatory drone and missile attacks on UAE territory following a US-Israel strike.
The US, UK, and Australia have all issued serious travel warnings.
The US Embassy in Dubai is closed. Most governments advise against all but essential travel to the UAE at this time.
Dubai has long been one of the world’s most visited cities. Millions of tourists fly there each year for luxury hotels, desert safaris, and world-class shopping. But March 2026 brings a very different picture. TayyabWiki (talk) 10:50, 15 March 2026 (UTC)
Ireland trip
[edit]Traveling to Donegal, staying in Donegal town 4 nights, then heading to Galway, Doolin, Killarney and Dingle. We will be using bus and train, looking to take a few guided day trips- what are some favorites?
Looking to do easy hikes, boat tours, eat good food, enjoy the culture, especially music. Kashkaharvey (talk) 17:28, 18 March 2026 (UTC)
Weifang kite festival
[edit]can I get a Didi to & from the kite festival? ~2026-17244-66 (talk) 03:58, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
- I'd be surprised if you couldn't – Weifang had Didi so no reason why you couldn't for the kite festival. //shb (t | c | m) 04:33, 19 March 2026 (UTC)
First time in Istanbul: best areas for culture, photography, and local atmosphere?
[edit]Hi everyone,
I’m currently planning my first trip to Istanbul and trying to create an itinerary that balances the main historical highlights with more local, authentic experiences. I’ll have around 4–5 days, so I want to explore beyond just the typical tourist route.
Sultanahmet is obviously on my list (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, etc.), but I’ve read that it can feel quite crowded and I’d really like to experience other neighborhoods with more local character as well.
I’m particularly interested in:
- Photogenic areas (architecture, colorful streets, viewpoints)
- Neighborhoods with a strong local vibe
- Places where you can just walk and discover things without a strict plan
I’ve seen Balat, Fener, and Kadıköy mentioned quite often, but I’m not sure how they compare or which ones are best for a first visit.
While researching, I came across a couple of travel resources and overview-style guides (for example viaurbis.com and also some general background here: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estambul), which gave me a basic idea of the city — but I’d really value real experiences and recommendations from people who’ve actually been there.
A few questions:
- If you had to choose 2–3 areas besides Sultanahmet, which would you prioritize?
- Are Balat and Fener still worth visiting, or have they become too touristy?
- Is Kadıköy worth the time on a short trip?
- Any hidden gems or less obvious spots you’d recommend?
Thanks a lot in advance — really looking forward to hearing your suggestions! AfsinMat (talk) 17:31, 20 March 2026 (UTC)
- you seem to not have read neither Istanbul#See nor Istanbul#Do. Please do so. By the way, yes, Kadiköy is worth the time. Ibaman (talk) 17:43, 20 March 2026 (UTC)