u/javiwankenobi

I'm still amped up.from last night. I was afraid that my view would be trash, you know how the ticketmaster website shows you a thumbnail of the view? Well on the site it didn't seem too promesing but once I got to the venue, I was surprised of how close to the stage we were.

Bone Thugs performed a hell of a show. I didn't have my expectations that high but they really surprised me.

I would even say that the general crowd responded better to BTNH than WTC, I think mainly because Wu used a live band instead of rapping over the tracks. I also feel the crowd responded better to the songs of Wu as a group than the cuts from the solo project.

Havoc performed Shook Ones Pt 2 and Infamous and he just killed it

My only complaint is that Meth didn't perform the Icr Cream chrous, bit aside from that it was a hell of a show. Wu even brought out Bone Thugs for the finale with Triumph which was awesome.

So I know some places like the Colusseum ask for an ID to let you in. Is it possible to have that as a photocopy? I really dont like the idea of having my passport with me the whole time and much rather leave it at the hotel

Hi, I am looking for experienced travelers to critique my itinerary for Florence. Of course the hours are not written in stone and I need to have buffer for flexibility... but I just want to know if it looks coherent as a baseline plan and make sure Im not missing anything obvious.

A few things to have in mind:

• Im very short on time...wish I had more: I get there Thursday July 30th - get to florence at noon (11:25am) and leave Sunday Aug 2nd -to catch my train to Venice at 9:20am

• I know, I know, skip PIsa, but it is a non-nogotiable. This trip my daughters quinceañera gift she really wants to have the pictures so shes the boss. so I figured we'd do it early monring one day, go back to Florence to get it checked off the list.

• Really hyped about All’ Antica Vinaio LOL so open for sandwich suggestion.

• Anything you'd advice to get tickets in advance for? or skip the lines that are worth in your experience?

Ok, here's my day by day breakdown

Thursday, July 30 11:30–12:00 Arrive at Santa Maria Novella 12:00–12:30 Get out of the station, transfer, or drop bags 12:30–13:15 Lunch / coffee near the station or historic center 13:15–15:00 Walk around the historic center 15:00–16:00 Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore area 16:00–17:00 Walk toward Ponte Vecchio 17:00–18:00 Relaxed time / gelato / shopping / break 19:00–20:15 Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo

Friday, July 31: Pisa + Afternoon in Florence 08:00–09:30 Train from Florence to Pisa 09:30–11:45 Visit Tower of Pisa and Piazza del Duomo (Campo dei Miracoli) 11:45–13:30 Return train to Florence 13:30–14:45 Lunch at All’Antico Vinaio (expanded for the queue) 14:45–16:15 Galleria dell’Accademia 16:15–17:00 Walk to / through Mercato Centrale Firenze 17:00–18:15 Basilica of Santa Croce 18:15–19:15 Open time for coffee, shopping, or a short walk 19:15 onward Dinner or flexible evening and go back to hotel

Saturday, August 1: Full Florence Day 09:30–11:00 Duomo of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore 11:15–13:45 Uffizi Galleries 13:45–15:15 Lunch at Trattoria Antico Fattore (Bistecca alla Fiorentina) 15:15–16:00 Ponte Vecchio 16:00–17:00 Historic center / wandering / shopping 17:00–17:45 Officina Profumo - Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella 17:45–19:00 Freshen up or walk toward the viewpoint 19:00–20:30 Sunset at Piazzale Michelangelo 20:30–22:00 Dinner in Piazza Santo Spirito (Options: Osteria Santo Spirito or Ristorante Borgo Antico)

Thanks a ton for your help guys!

I have a trip booked for Italy and made several reservations through Booking. Specifically my stay in Florence, sends me a confirmation message and mentions that a "tourist fee is paid during check-in" which I think is weird because Booking usually includes all fees and taxes. When I ask them, this is the convo:

> Hotel: The room will be available after 2:00 PM, but if you arrive earlier, you may leave your luggage at our reception. > Please note that payment of the tourist tax is due at check-in. > > Me: Thank you. I have a quick question. What do you mean by the tourist fee? The reservation has already been paid. > > Hotel: Dear Javier Vazquez, > > You have paid for the room, but in Italy there is the law that all tourists have to pay the tourist tax at the hotels and this payment is not for us but for the city you visit. > It is 6.00 euro per person per night to be paid at check in. > > Best regards and see you in Florence

This did not happen with any other accommodation I have booked in other cities in Italy. Are they trying to rip me off?

Doing 15 days through Spain, Italy and France, I am undecisive about taking one of those Epicka / Tuniversal travel adapters or only a plug adapter + a powerstrip.

I have to charge a couple phones, my smartwatch, and a couple powerbanks. Not planning on bringing a laptop.

What do you guys suggest?

Doing 15 days through Spain, Italy and France, I am undecisive about taking one of those Epicka / Tuniversal travel adapters or only a plug adapter + a powerstrip.

I have to charge a couple phones, my smartwatch, and a couple powerbanks. Not planning on bringing a laptop.

What do you guys suggest?

I am flying PHX to MAD, with a layover at O'Hare. (Plane change from AA to Iberia, whole flight operated by AA).

Did not pay attention and grabbed a flight with only 48min layover and now Im worried AF. Do you think this is doable or should I pursue a flight change?

Im driving from mexico (Im a Non-US citizen) so Immigration will already be dealt with before boarding at PHX so that shouldnt be an issue. Also dont have any checked bags, though that should work automatically anyways since this is operated by AA.

What do you guys think?

I am flying PHX to MAD, with a layover at O'Hare. (Plane change from AA to Iberia, whole ticket bought to AA).

Did not pay attention and grabbed a flight with only 48min layover and now Im worried AF. Do you think this is doable or should I pursue a flight change?

Im driving from mexico (Im a Non-US citizen) so Immigration will already be dealt with before boarding at PHX so that shouldnt be an issue. Also dont have any checked bags, though that should work automatically anyways since this is operated by AA.

What do you guys think?

I am taking my 14yr daughter to Paris this summer and I am overwhelmed by how may hotel options and locations are in Paris.

So before prices rise up (even more) I decided to pull the trigger in a refundable place to have a safety net while I find something better.

I booked a place that is on the corner of Blvd De Bonne Nouvelle and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis, in the Grands boulevards neighborhood. Is this a safe area to get back to sleep late at night?

Will I be well connected to metro and other transportation? Any tips around that area are appreciated.