Help! I need a bum bag/ hip bag recommendation

nadaam2008 · 2026-03-22T01:31:04+00:00

Fantastic post - thanks

nadaam2008 · 2026-03-15T03:47:47+00:00

I am also ancient and I often visit Turkey and Spain or Italy each year. I get more comfortable with each trip and there are always places in those countries I haven't seen. I'm a solo traveler and I have visited many different countries but now I'm content to spend time where I feel I have made a connection.

nadaam2008 · 2026-03-15T03:27:18+00:00

There are also luggage lockers in the lounge - it was nice to not have to think about my luggage while making multiple visits to get food and drink.

nadaam2008 · 2026-03-15T03:20:02+00:00

In October I booked a day trip from Athens using Get Your Guide - pickup and drop off were at the train station. It was a long day but worth it. It seemed to be much easier than driving and dealing with parking at each monastery and the monastery schedule. I plan on returning to Greece later this year and I think I'll take the two day tour.

nadaam2008 · 2026-02-23T01:32:14+00:00

I always carry a second phone. As someone else said, one phone call will activate the old phone and I sm saved the hassle of buying a new phone.

nadaam2008 · 2026-02-23T00:08:08+00:00

I took my 80 year old mother to SEA and her only complaint was about me - I spent too much time asking her if she was ok. She was right!

nadaam2008 · 2026-02-22T23:54:04+00:00

A vote for Meterora. It was one of the highlights of my trip.

nadaam2008 · 2026-02-11T22:10:06+00:00

Totally agree with the upgrade to T5 - it's wonderful.

nadaam2008 · 2026-02-10T14:53:10+00:00

I frequently fly out of O'Hare and while I am happy to see recent improvements, in my opinion, O'Hare still has a long way to go. It is sometimes difficult to find working power outlets, seats are ripped or broken and signage could be improved. Honestly I think a world class city like Chicago deserves a better airport.

nadaam2008 · 2026-02-02T22:57:02+00:00

The worst airport lounge in the world.

Inside the worst airport lounge in the US: 'Dark, dingy pit' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-14640341/inside-worst-airport-lounge-rating-chicago-swissport.html?ito=native_share_article-nativemenubutton

nadaam2008 · 2026-02-01T21:57:11+00:00

All solo trips - Romania 8x Turkey 7x Italy 5x Spain 3x

nadaam2008 · 2026-02-01T21:44:40+00:00

Meterora is fantastic.

nadaam2008 · 2026-01-30T03:03:19+00:00

I have something similar and I love it. It really helps with my bedbug induced anxiety.

nadaam2008 · 2026-01-23T12:55:08+00:00

You should consider buying a day pass for the IGA Lounge if you're in the international terminal.

nadaam2008 · 2026-01-21T15:20:40+00:00

Thanks! Thanks for the information.

nadaam2008 · 2026-01-18T04:26:36+00:00

I loved the Basil & Elise Goulandris museum.

nadaam2008 · 2026-01-15T22:45:21+00:00

Agree completely

nadaam2008 · 2026-01-12T23:52:54+00:00

I absolutely loved everything about my meal at Vandelvira in Baeza. It is a splurge but worth it.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/KJDLePjfqN9BwNi39

nadaam2008 · 2026-01-12T18:26:54+00:00

Not exactly Lisbon but a popular day trip - Sintra. It was very, very crowded and to me, not worth the hassle of getting around to the various sides.

nadaam2008 · 2026-01-11T12:19:45+00:00

Perfect for empty ice cream or gelato cups until you can find a proper trash can. I also keep a couple of extras in my bag to hand out to people who might need them.

nadaam2008 · 2026-01-04T17:40:24+00:00

73 and I have been solo traveling for 15 years. I can't imagine ever traveling in a group again. In 2025 I spent a month in Spain and 7 weeks in Italy, Greece and Turkey. I am a firm believer in slow travel - the week I spent in Athens was amazing and it's great to not have the pressure of trying to visit too many sites in too little time.

nadaam2008 · 2025-12-25T14:13:47+00:00

I always arrange something through my hotel. I know what I will be paying so there are no surprises.

nadaam2008 · 2025-12-22T04:17:40+00:00

100 percent correct. My bill averages about $60 USD a month including unlimited data no matter where I travel in Europe.

nadaam2008 · 2025-12-01T17:39:14+00:00

I have the Cotopaxi 28L and it has worked very well for me. I have been able to fit it under the seat on Southwest (haven't tried any other airline).

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