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Hi everyone, I'm from Peru and I'm 19 years old. I'm traveling to Chicago around that time and I'm really keen to go to Lopaloza. It would be my first time at a concert, and the fact that my first one is Lollapalooza is exciting but also a little scary. I'm traveling with my mom, so I'll be going alone. How can I make friends? Any recommendations or is it impossible lol?

Also, I like the headliners, but I'm not a huge fan, so I'm thinking of going to see Sombr or Charlie XX just for their hits, lol. By the way, I only plan to go for one day since I also want to do some sightseeing in chicago. Thanks!

Hey everyone!

I’m planning a trip with my mom from July 23rd to August 3rd (around 11–12 days total), and I’m having a massive dilemma with our itinerary. I’d love to get your reality checks and recommendations on this.

Option 1 (The original plan):

• Fly into Miami.
• Take a 5-day Royal Caribbean cruise.
• Once we get back, spend the remaining 4–5 days in Orlando because i want to vistiir harry potter world

The issue: I feel like a 5-day cruise is going to eat up way too much of our time. It leaves us with a super rushed, high-stress marathon in Orlando between the driving/traveling, the summer heat/rain

Option 2 (The alternative): I’ve always wanted to visit Chicago, but I know 11 days there is probably too much for a first-time visit. So, I’m thinking about skipping Miami and the cruise entirely and doing a Chicago + Orlando split.

I could do about 4 days in Chicago (I hear summer is the absolute best time to visit for the architecture tours and walking around) and then catch a domestic flight to Orlando for the remaining 7 days.

What would you do in my position given the 11-day timeframe? Is the Florida + cruise combo worth the tight schedule, or is the Chicago + Orlando contrast a better, more balanced trip to do with my mom?

Thanks in advance for the help!