The Best Travel Subreddits
Reddit's travel communities are some of the most active travel forums on the web, with fast, candid answers from travellers around the world. Search before you post: most common questions have been answered many times, and each subreddit has its own rules.
What are the best travel subreddits?
r/travel is the main travel community on Reddit, with millions of members sharing questions, photos and stories. r/solotravel is invaluable for travelling alone, with safety tips and meetups, and r/backpacking covers routes, gear and budget trips. r/digitalnomad is the place for remote workers, r/onebag for travelling with just one bag, and r/shoestring for travelling on a very tight budget. Destination subreddits such as r/JapanTravel and r/europetravel have detailed wikis and experienced regulars.
Is Reddit good for travel advice?
Reddit is one of the most candid sources of travel advice online, because answers come from independent travellers rather than businesses, and the voting system pushes useful replies to the top. Its weakness is that opinions can be strong and advice can be dated, so check the date of any thread and confirm important details like visa rules with official sources.
How do I ask a good question on a travel subreddit?
- Read the subreddit's rules and wiki first; many have detailed FAQs.
- Search for your question before posting.
- Include dates, budget, interests and what you've already planned.
- Use a clear title, such as "10 days in Japan in April: Kyoto or Hiroshima?".
Subreddits for travel hacking
r/awardtravel focuses on booking flights and hotels with points and miles, and r/TravelHacks collects money-saving tips and tricks. r/IWantOut is the community for people who want to move abroad, covering visas, jobs and emigration.