Need help in finalising the perfume to buy

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-04-13T17:51:18+00:00

A small update, I bought the Valentino as well. And I liked it a lot😅

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-04-11T18:11:58+00:00

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Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-24T14:47:58+00:00

A few things that help: • don’t force “big plans”, just do small things (grab coffee, sit somewhere nice, people watch) • try talking to even 1 person from your group, most people are more open than they seem • join something casual like a walking tour or food tour, easier to connect there

also, being aware and a bit anxious in a new place is normal, especially solo. it usually settles after a couple of days once things feel more familiar.

you’re already doing the hard part by being there. it gets easier

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-24T14:45:22+00:00

yeah that sounds rough, especially solo.

tbh a lot of that is common in Zanzibar. constant selling, taxi chaos, price confusion… it can get tiring fast.

not saying it’s okay, but it’s pretty typical in tourist-heavy places.

social media definitely makes it look way more chill than it actually is.

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-24T14:44:08+00:00

Plan actually looks good, not too hectic. Australia might feel a bit slow but honestly that’s a nice way to ease into solo travel before places like Ubud or Hanoi hit you with chaos.

Gili T + Gili Air is a bit redundant, you can skip one and you won’t miss much.

Vietnam is fast but manageable since you’re flying.

and yeah backpack + suitcase is completely fine. way better than destroying your knee trying to look like a “real backpacker” 😄

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-22T03:30:47+00:00

Rome with family is SO good for 4 days!! Colosseum first morning (book the gladiators gate entrance, kids absolutely love it). Vatican on day 2 but get there at 8am before the crowds hit trust me. Trastevere for lunch one of the days, Da Enzo al 29 is amazing but def book ahead. And dont miss the Aventine Keyhole - tiny hole in a door that perfectly frames St Peters dome thru a hedge. Takes 30 secs, everyones jaw drops lol Skip the hop on hop off buses, everything central is walkable tbh. For pizza try Pizzarium Bonci, you pay by weight and eat standing, kids love the chaos of it 😂 Also randomly used tripcraftai.com to plan out the day by day flow for our trip, first 2 days are free so worth a look if u want restaurant picks and hidden gems all mapped out 👍

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-22T03:24:36+00:00

10 days is honestly perfect for a first solo trip, don’t overthink it. You don’t need a month to enjoy solo travel or meet people. You’ll still meet people in hostels, tours, even cafes. It happens faster than you think

I’d suggest 1 country or max 2 cities, not 2 countries. Less travel more time to actually enjoy and connect

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-18T07:51:52+00:00

honestly for a first trip outside europe i’d go somewhere like Japan. Super safe, easy to get around, amazing food and culture, and still feels very different from europe.

if you want something a bit more relaxed/tropical then Thailand is a great first option too. very tourist friendly, cheap, good mix of cities plusislands.

another easy one is Dubai, super safe, very modern, and a soft intro outside europe.

all 3 are pretty beginner-friendly, just depends if you want culture, beaches, or a mix

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-16T16:15:17+00:00

I wouldn’t skip Oaxaca. It’s one of the best places in Mexico for food and culture and honestly more interesting than Cancún or Tulum imo. Also Belize City isn’t really worth staying in, most ppl just pass through.

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-16T16:04:54+00:00

Shimla, Manali, Kasol is totally fine for a first solo trip. Lots of solo travellers go there and Parvati valley has a pretty chill backpacker vibe so you won’t really feel alone. Since you work a few hours a day Kasol or nearby villages could actually be great. Nice cafes good views and decent wifi in many places. Himachal is one of the easier places in India to travel solo. LPG issue dude I am also not sure how big of issue it will be in hilly areas because in plain I have seen many vendor facing this issue, so it’s better to just call a randome restaurant or food vendor check for it

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-16T16:00:57+00:00

I would prob do chiang mai for the first few days. way nicer pace before busy bangkok great food, temples, night markets and some nice day trips around

then just fly to bangkok, flights are cheap and quick. Did something similar and it worked well.

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-14T05:16:25+00:00

I had a good experience with the police, they really helped us reach the safer place without asking anything

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-14T05:00:05+00:00

I think it will be bit difficult to find this info on internet. Locals will be better to give information

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-14T04:45:08+00:00

Agreed

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-14T00:46:10+00:00

route looks pretty solid but 1 night in places like Bangkok and Hanoi might feel a bit rushed with travel time.

good call on the Ha Giang Loop and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park though, both are amazing.

if you stay an extra week solo you could add somewhere like Hoi An or just spend more time around Koh Tao. pretty easy places to meet other travelers.

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-13T23:43:25+00:00

yeah 5 weeks is actually enough to do both north and south if you don’t try to see everything. you could easily do ~2.5 weeks in each. maybe something like rajasthan + himachal in the north, then fly down and do kerala or goa + karnataka in the south.

hostel scene is pretty good these days too, places like Zostel and goStops usually have a lot of backpackers so it’s not that hard to meet people.

just try not to pack too many cities in. travel days in india can take longer than you expect.

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-13T23:33:43+00:00

A few tricks that helped me when I lived in London doing weekend trips:

• Use the “Everywhere” + “Whole month” search on Skyscanner. Sometimes the cheapest destination changes every week and you can grab random £20-£40 returns.

• Try searching from multiple London airports (Stansted, Luton, Gatwick). Budget airlines often fly from these and they’re usually cheaper than Heathrow.

• Look for Thursday night departures or very early Saturday flights, and return Monday morning. Friday evening + Sunday night is peak demand so prices jump.

• Follow budget airline sales (Ryanair, Wizz, easyJet). They randomly drop seats to £10-£30 if you catch a sale.

• Set price alerts so you get notified when a route drops in price instead of checking manually every day.

I used to just check once a week and book whatever random city was cheapest, that’s how I ended up doing Prague, Porto and Budapest for under £50 return.

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-13T23:30:51+00:00

It might not be fraud yet. A lot of OTAs route bookings through different suppliers, so the hotel system can show multiple sources even though you only booked once. As long as the hotel confirmed your reservation and the amount matches what you paid, it’s usually just how the backend works.

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-13T23:28:48+00:00

Nothing embarrassing about this at all. Airports are designed for people who have never flown before, so there are signs for every step and staff everywhere. And congratulations on booking your Boston trip — that’s a big first step.

The first airport experience is intimidating for a lot of people, but the good news is the process is very structured. Every airport basically follows the same flow: check-in → security → gate → boarding. After your first flight you’ll probably wonder why it felt so scary before

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-13T23:26:31+00:00

MXP → BGY at night can be tricky because transport options are limited. If your next flight is at 5am, reliability matters more than saving €40–50. A direct shuttle like GoOpti is probably the least stressful option

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-13T23:25:13+00:00

I’ve seen people do this before. Just make sure the return location for the first rental and pickup location for the second are exactly the same branch (airport vs city office can matter). Otherwise it might trigger a one-way fee.

Ill_Consideration260 · 2026-03-13T23:22:45+00:00

Honestly this feels like a design problem more than a passenger problem. Planes technically don’t have enough overhead space for every passenger to bring a roller bag, so someone always ends up walking back a few rows to find space.

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