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Javascript Trip planner challenge

Javascript Trip planner

You need to plan a road trip. You are traveling at an average speed of 40 miles an hour. Given a distance in miles as input (the code to take input is already present), output to the console the time it will take you to cover it in minutes.

I have been trying to solve this but unsuccessful yet. Can someone guide me please?

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Hi @croy4744 . If you are to output the time to the console, then you have to add console.log(time) just before returning.

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These 5 projects are required to complete the JavaScript certificate on SoloLearn.

The function planTrip() takes in a distance, and returns the estimated time off arrival. I utilize default parameters, guard clauses, and ES6 to complete.

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You need to plan a road trip. You are traveling at an average speed of 40 miles an hour. Given a distance in miles as input (the code to take input is already present), output to the console the time it will take you to cover it in minutes. Sample Input: 150 Sample Output: 225 Explanation: It will take 150/40 = 3.75 hours to cover the distance, which is equivalent to 3.75*60 = 225 minutes.

Project #2: The Snail in the Well

The function snailInTheWell() will wrap my other functions. These are called in a specific recursive order, so that if the snail escapes before nightfall, the function call will cease. I utilized while loops, default parameters, guard clauses, conditional statements, and the const variable to complete.

The snail climbs up 7 feet each day and slips back 2 feet each night. How many days will it take the snail to get out of a well with the given depth? Sample Input: 31 Sample Output: 6 Explanation: Let's break down the distance the snail covers each day: Day 1: 7-2=5 Day 2: 5+7-2=10 Day 3: 10+7-2=15 Day 4: 15+7-2=20 Day 5: 20+7-2=25 Day 6: 25+7=32 So, on Day 6 the snail will reach 32 feet and get out of the well at day, without slipping back that night. Hint: You can use a loop to calculate the distance the snail covers each day, and break the loop when it reaches the desired distance.

Project #3: Currency Converter

This project required that I write a function to take in an amount to convert and the exchange rate. It should return the product of those two inputs.

You are making a currency converter app. Create a function called convert, which takes two parameters: the amount to convert, and the rate, and returns the resulting amount. The code to take the parameters as input and call the function is already present in the Playground. Create the function to make the code work.  Sample Input:  100  1.1  Sample Output:  110 Converting 100 at the rate of 1.1 is equal to 100*1.1 = 110.

Project #4: Contact Manager

The goal of the funciton contact() is to take in a name an number input, and output them in this format: ${this.name}: ${this.number} . I utilize default values, template literals, custom methods, and ES6.

You are working on a Contact Manager app. You have created the contact object constructor, which has two arguments, name and number. You need to add a print() method to the object, which will output the contact data to the console in the following format: name: number The given code declares two objects and calls their print() methods. Complete the code by defining the print() method for the objects.

Project #5: Store Manager

The goal of this function is to recursively mutate an array of numbers, based on an input. Currently is themed around a store's prices, and appyling a given increase. For this project, I utilized default values, arrow functions, higher-order funcitons and ES6.

You are working on a Store Manager program, which stores the prices in an array. You need to add functionality to increase the prices by the given amount. The increase variable is taken from user input. You need to increase all the prices in the given array by that amount and output to the console the resulting array. Use a loop to iterate through the array and increase all items.

Project #6: Words

The goal of this script is to concatenate any words given with a dollar sign in front and back of it. This is often formatting used for encryptions. Techniques I utilize here: class constructors, method creation, and other ES6 features like the spread operator.

You are making a text encryptor. It should take multiple words and output a combined version, where each word is separated by a dollar sign $. For example, for the words "hello", "how", "are", "you", the output should be "$hello$how$are$you$". The given code declares a class named Add, with a constructor that takes one rest parameter. Complete the code by adding a print() method to the class, which should generate the requested output. Note, that the dollar sign is placed at the beginning and at the end of the output.

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How to Plan a Solo Trip 2024: Trends, Checklist & Budget Spreadsheet

January 23, 2024 by Janice Waugh

You may be the ultimate travel planner. Perhaps you prefer an organized tour. Maybe you just like to go , wander, and see what happens. Regardless of your travel style, some solo travel planning is a good idea.

Planning a solo trip may require more attention than any other kind. After all, it's all up to you. So, for your own safety  and peace of mind, it's good to have some planning done in advance.

This is why we update this post every year with current information on travel trends, a solo trip planning checklist, and some of our favorite tips that we've learned along the way.

Table of Contents

2024 Travel Tends and Pro Tips for Solo Travel

Negative travel trends to watch out for:.

• Increase in shoulder season travel . This was once a go-to solution for budget solo travelers looking for deals. Traveling on the shoulder season, spring and fall, could save money on hotels, flights, and more. Now, with more people turning to the shoulder season to keep costs down, the difference in price is not as substantial as it once was. Demand drives prices up.
• Extra fees on flights . Tracey found this with a recent flight purchase. For the first time, she had to pay a hefty fee for selecting her Premium Economy seat in advance. Yes, “ Travelers feel the pinch as airlines cash in on added fees. “
• Delayed flights. Flight delays are expected to continue into 2024 due to staff shortages for the airlines and airport security. It's best to have a tracker on your luggage. Read our luggage trackers review.

Positive travel trends to get on board with:

• Airfares are dropping. After 2023 being the year of revenge travel and high fare rates, there's good news from NerdWallet which reports that airfares have been dropping over the last 3 months and are even down a small percentage below 2019 fares. However, who knows what will happen to the cost of oil? That could change this trend. See above for how airlines are making up for lower fares with pricing for add-ons.
• Home swaps on the rise. This is becoming more popular as people choose to settle into a place for longer. I did it in the spring of 2023 and stayed a month in Bordeaux, France without any cost for accommodation. You can read about my experience here: Home Exchange for Free Accommodation Around the World .
• Tour companies seeing rise in solo travelers. As this trend continues, more companies should enter the solo travel market and put downward pressure on pricing models and the single supplement. Let's hope this materializes.

Pro Tips for Travel Planning Tools and Resources

• Chat GPT . How to plan a solo trip using the latest technology? See below for how to use ChatGPT for trip planning.
• Sketch your trip with Rome2Rio . Use Rome2Rio to see if the trip you're considering is logistically possible. This helps me with the transitions from one place to another, which are always the most difficult parts of travel. It also makes it easy to see whether I'm building too much into a trip.
• Ubigi . Inexpensive data access for your phone using an app within your phone and not requiring an extra device. Here's how it works .
• Hopper for knowing what dates to fly . When you're looking to book a flight, use Hopper to see when you are most likely to get a better deal on flying. Their calendar shows dates in red (most expensive) yellow, (medium expensive) and green (your best bets for good fares). Start checking 3 to 4 months in advance of your travels. I also suggest booking with the airline directly if the pricing makes sense.
• Be flexible with your dates . Traveling Tuesday to Tuesday may not be the norm but it is still traveling for a week. You may find that you save money by being flexible with your dates.
• Hold on to dream destinations . If you have many destinations that are of interest, develop a simple spreadsheet with the following information for each: destination name, time needed to explore it, best time of year to visit, and, if possible, the expected budget required.
• Use International Greeters . Local greeters are amazing resources and, essentially, free. I have used  International Greeters in New York City, Chicago, Tokyo, Paris, and more.

Solo Trip Planning Checklist PLUS Bonus Spreadsheet

As you go through the solo travel planning process, I suggest that you  use this Excel spreadsheet as you plan your trip to see if you're over or under budget.

• Set your budget . Travel can require a lot of money or a little. It's important to know what is realistic for you to manage financially so that you don't continue paying for your trip long after you've enjoyed it.
• Create a destination shortlist . You likely have more than one destination that you'd love to visit. Given the current cost of travel, one may be better than another. Do a quick check on each to see which is more within your budget. You can do this by selecting one hotel chain and checking the rates in each destination. This will give you an idea of which destinations are most and least expensive.
• Choose your destination   and research . With your shortlist, you may want to have a look at your home country's travel advisories for any safety issues at your destination options. Decide on your destination and research it in more detail with the following questions in mind: What do you want from your trip? What do you want to do there? What do you want to see, eat, experience? Jump to our section on organizing your travel research.
• Check for your country's travel advisories . Do this before you book anything as it may affect your decision to go to a country or where you go within a country. It may also affect the validity of your travel insurance so both need to be considered together.
• Research travel options . Given your goals for the trip, decide whether it is best to go with an  organized tour  or travel independently. Jump to our section on the various travel styles, both independent and guided.
• Book your flights or tour . If your budget is not affected badly, book with as few companies as possible. For example, if you're going with a tour company, I suggest that you get your flights through them as well. If you're booking flights, get them all with one airline. The goal is to have as few companies to deal with as possible should a problem arise. And, of course, read the terms for cancellation and changes very carefully. Jump to our section on booking a tour . Jump to our section on booking flights, trains, and cars .
• Book your accommodation . Where you stay definitely affects your safety. Before booking a hotel, read the reviews on a site like  Booking.com . Also, look at the map for the hotel's location. Take the address and look at the location in  streetview . Finally, plan to arrive during daylight as everything looks better then. Jump to our section on accommodation for more details .
• Book excursions and restaurants . This is the point at which you plan activities to ensure that you're not lonely. Cooking or art classes, group day trips, dinner clubs, and the like all inject connections with other people into your travels. Jump to more information on planning your itinerary.

• Plan to keep money and personal information safe . First, get a  VPN for travel so that you can access your bank accounts online safely. Ensure that you have two credit cards, with one being a Visa. Always travel with some American currency tucked away just in case.
• Start working your personal departure checklist . Get your vaccinations (this is about more than just the COVID vaccine) and documentation required for your destination organized as soon as possible to reduce the stress at the time of departure. Plan how you will get to the airport or train station. Get your car prepared for your trip. Get everything organized.
• Pack . But don't over-pack. Read  Bare Minimum Packing: Here’s Your Packing List .
• Smile and travel . At this point, you've done all you can. If you're flying, get to the airport early. Have all required documentation at hand. Go and enjoy.

And I really like this one from Susan Heller: “When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money, then take half the clothes and twice the money.”

Solo Travel Planning: Pick Your Travel Style

There are two main ways to travel solo: independently and on an organized tour. Ah, but within those categories there are many options as well.

Independent travel can be placed in many categories. Here are a few for you to consider.

• On the Move, Short-term . My rule of thumb is a minimum of three nights per location. Any less and it’s just too rushed. Longer is better. For example, on a 10-day trip you can cover three destinations. With more time you can cover more.
• On the Move, Long-term . Long-term travel can be anywhere between 3 months to forever. The pace of long-term travel needs to be somewhat slower than short-term travel. Otherwise, it can be exhausting rather than exhilarating.
• Hub & Spoke Travel . In this style of travel, you settle into one place for your accommodation and use it as a base from which to explore. Your accommodation is your hub, all the places you want to visit from your hub are your spokes.
• Slow Travel . With slow travel, you really sink into a location. You get to know the rhythm of a place and visit the same stores and coffee shops on a regular basis. People start to recognize you and take time for a chat. It’s deep dive travel.

Organized Travel  comes in many forms. The caveat with all organized travel is the single supplement. To avoid the single supplement, when you're engaging in solo travel planning, use our  Deals  page and read  No Single Supplement: How to Find Trips without a Solo Penalty .

• Escorted tours . On an escorted tour, you and 10-30 other travelers follow a guide and a pre-planned itinerary. It’s an efficient way to travel and see a lot and ensures that you have companions along the way. Read  how to choose a solo tour.
• Resorts . Relaxation is what resorts are known for, however, they can also be used as a base for exploring an area in a similar manner as Hub and Spoke travel. Read  Going to a Resort Alone: How to Enjoy an All-Inclusive Solo .
• Self-guided . On a self-guided tour, everything will have been organized for you but you still travel independently. These are great for walking or cycling tours as not only will everything be booked for you but your luggage will be moved for you as well. Read  Travel Solo on a Self-Guided Walking Tour: Seeing France Slowly .
• River cruises . River ships tend to be smaller than ocean cruise ships and, as a result, somewhat more friendly to solo travelers. It’s easy to get to know people and have alone time. Read 12 River Cruise Tips for Solo Travelers: How to Make the Most of Your Journey .
• Ocean cruises . The ocean cruise companies have turned their attention to the solo market in recent years. While the norm is to charge 100% single supplement, if you play with your dates you can usually get a very good deal.
• Untours . This is a more recent entry into the organized travel market. The untour is planned for you–hotels are booked, pick up and drop off at airports are organized, an introductory tour is given, and optional tours are available– but you travel on your own.

Solo Trip Itinerary Planning: Old School

Now, here's how you focus in on your actual travel itinerary.

• Review the itineraries of a number of tour companies . Doing so may entice you to go with a tour company. If so, read No Single Supplement: How to Find Trips without a Solo Penalty  and check out our Deals  page. If you want to travel solo independently, use tour sites as part of your research. You will learn what route most companies take, how much ground they cover in a day or a week, and what your destination costs are at the high and low end. But remember, as an independent traveler you won't be able to cover as much ground as you do with a tour company.
• Decide what you must see . The itineraries of tour companies will usually hit the highlights but reading websites and blogs will help you find the less common must-see sites, restaurants, and activities at your destination. Have a look at the  destinations section of Solo Traveler . Most of these posts were written by readers excited to share their experience with you.
• Use Rome2Rio.com . This is a fabulous site for determining how to get from one place to another. Whether you're hopping to a different country or just want to get to the center of a city from the airport, it has the information for you in terms of time, money, and all possible modes of transportation. I use this resource all the time.
• Study maps . Whether you’re planning to walk in one direction for five days or take on a city like New York, study a good map to develop a workable plan for the time you have available and what you want to do.
• Set your own pace. Whether I’m traveling by train or car, I like to plan at least three nights in every location. This gives me at least two full days to explore. Even if travel time is only a half-day, less than three nights just makes trips too rushed for my liking. Consider what pace feels right for you. Then you’ll be able to begin to sketch an itinerary.
• Consider a hub and spoke itinerary . This is where you stay in one location for your entire trip and take day trips from there. This is what I did in Bologna, Italy. It's a great city and was the perfect place from which to visit small villages, as well as Florence and Venice.
• Integrate your priorities . Once you have a general itinerary, integrate the must-see sites you’ve already identified. Then see whether it still makes sense.
• Take advantage of freebies such as greeter programs, free walking tours, and backpacker tours.
• Get to and from the airport . If you’re flying in you’ll have to get yourself to and then from the airport. I usually take local transit and do very well – everywhere, that is, except my hometown. Toronto’s transit to the airport is terrible, unless you're right downtown. But, in London, England and in Santiago, Chile, in Nashville, Tennessee and New York City, I’ve found local transit great for getting me into and out of the city.
• Travel within a city . How does the local transit system work? What does it cost? Should you use it at night or should you budget for taxis or Uber? How expensive are the taxis? I usually save a lot of money by using local transit.
• Travel between towns/cities . Intercity transport is often buses or trains.
• Plan to pack light . I’ve met many a traveler with luggage regrets because they packed too much. If you have a lot of bus-to-train-to-plane logistics, a backpack is likely a better choice than a roller bag, which suits me on most trips. A backpack lets you have your hands free. Whichever you choose, packing light is important. Here's a link to  Bare Minimum Packing  that includes a packing list and  Bare Minimum Packing: Urban and Luxury Travel . Also, about a week before leaving, I add my destination to my weather app on my phone and track the forecast so I can pack the appropriate clothing.

Solo trip planning can be almost as much fun as taking the trip. Put your heart into it for extraordinary results.

How to Use ChatGPT to Plan a Solo Trip

ChatGPT hit the scene late last year and it's been interesting to see what it can be used for. One thing we really liked was their response to the question, “What's the best solo travel website?” They placed us #1.

It is also being used for trip planning. I went through the process below for a friend planning a 90-day trip through Europe. The results were impressive. Here's how to plan a solo trip with a little help from AI.

• Create a ChatGPT account . It's free.
• Add the parameters of your trip . Enter the number of days and places you want to visit.
• Review and renew if desired . Read through the itinerary that was created in seconds. If you like it, click the clipboard image to copy it and place it in a document. If you don't like it at all, click the thumbs down image and the system will try again. If you would simply like to see what else it might suggest, click the regenerate icon.
• Dig deeper . Copy your general itinerary into a word document. In the upper left, click new chat, and start the process of asking for specific things to do in each location.

You can get hotel listings from ChatGPT but it is a very short list and, if it is providing the same suggestions to everyone, those hotels could get expensive due to demand. I'd do a separate search on Booking.com so that you can see the ratings, rates, and reviews all at the same time.

Organize Your Solo Travel Planning Research

The research stage of trip planning can be a lot of fun but you can also become swamped with information.

Whether you like to work on a computer, on paper, or use an app, find one place where you’ll keep all the information you gather on the trip you’re planning. See an interesting article on the web? Add it to your file so that you’re able to find it when you’re ready. There’s nothing more frustrating than knowing you’ve seen exactly the information you want and not being able to find it again. So, Step 1, set up a place to store your research in whatever format works for you.

• When you rip articles out of a magazine, you may put them in a file or pin them on a bulletin board. Pinterest is like a pin board for saving articles you find online.
• Create a free Pinterest account.
• Create a board for your destination.
• Search Pinterest using the name of your destination and perhaps the time of year, the type of things you want to do, or places you may want to stay. If you come across an interesting article, pin it to your board.
• Create a second board for your destination and call it “Destination other possibilities,” or something to that effect.
• Go through your first board and move anything that is not really valuable or high on your list to that second board.

Your desktop

• Open a bookmarks folder in your web browser and a file folder on your desktop for storing all online information you find on your destination.
• Make subfolders if necessary for things like accommodation, things to do, restaurants, clubs, etc.
• Get a portfolio or actual paper file folder where you can keep hard copies of the most important information you find online as well as articles and brochures you’ve collected.

Solo Travel Planning: How to Get There

How to select a flight.

Everyone has their favorite OTA site (Online Travel Agent) for booking flights. I use Skyscanner and Flightnetwork. Here's my optimal booking process.

• I check Skyscanner and Flightnetwork for the best deals I can find.
• I choose the option that best suits my schedule and involves only one airline, unless, of course, the price difference is more than I'm willing to endure.
• I then check with that airline for the same price or sometimes better and book directly with them

There are two reasons for giving preference to booking with the airline directly .

• If there's any issue after booking, it's much easier to deal directly with the airline than with an OTA website that is an intermediary. The OTA may have additional fees as well.
• If getting to your destination involves more than one flight, the airline takes more responsibility for delays and missed connections than if you're connecting with another airline.

If there's a significantly better deal that involves a number of airlines, I will book with Flightnetwork.

How To Book a Train

Trains and how they are booked varies greatly from country to country. The number one tip is to book in advance. Booking early can usually save you quite a bit when taking the train. Depending on the country you're in, there may be standard savings for booking 7 or 30 days in advance. They will sometimes have sales as well. However, if you're not under time constraints, local trains may be a cost-saving option.

Automobiles

Oh, how I love a road trip! But taking a road trip alone does require some planning.  Road Trip Alone with Confidence: 10 Tips for a Great Trip is consistently one of our most popular posts on Solo Traveler. Check it out for details.

Accommodation Advice for Solo Travelers

When you're not sharing a hotel room, the price can seem very high. Accommodation can be a big-ticket item for solo travelers. Here's some advice.

• It beats the competition in terms of the number of city-center lodgings, especially for under $200.
• Reviews are only by people who have booked and completed a stay.
• Taxes and fees are included in prices shown with the exception of North America. This minimizes surprise expenses.
• A note about Booking.com: most hotels on booking.com give you the option to cancel a number of days before your arrival. I always check the cancellation policy as a few hotels don't offer this service. I've never been caught but I don't want you to be either. Also, if you book through our  Booking.com  link, you'll be supporting Solo Traveler. You'll pay the same but we'll receive a small commission.
• Hostels are definitely worth considering . Hostels offer a social environment, affordable rates, and great information. Read The Hostel Experience for Solo Travelers: What to Expect. How to Stay Safe.
• Home Exchange is my new favorite . Not everyone can nor wants to do this, but it suits me. As you complete each aspect of becoming a member of HomeExchange.com you earn points. I earned enough points for 4 nights in mid-town Manhattan for the $175 cost of joining. That's great value!
• Consider a resort, apartment, or home rental through VRBO or Airbnb . I have found some great options on  VRBO.com  and Airbnb. You can read about it in the post about Kauai .

We have put together posts on the best places for solo travelers to stay in some of the most expensive cities in the world.

• Best Places to Stay in London: Accommodation for Solo Travelers
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You really should ask the questions on the Moscow forum, since the answers require local knowledge and are not very specific to solo travelers. Most probably many of them are already answered as Top Questions or in existing threads. You just need to make the effort to read the existing answers.

The airport website http://www.domodedovo.ru/en/ tells that there is a rail connection. You probably prefer to use that instead of dealing with taxi drivers as a solo female. Downtown you can use the Moscow underground network.

Certainly check out the destination forum. You may find all you need in the Top Questions or previous posts if you do a search of the forum.

A frequent and knowledgeable poster on here is Cora. You can find her post here. You could try messaging her direct tho she could be along shortly

Hi thebanshee,

I may be biased because I visit Moscow regularly as a solo female traveller, in business as well as for pleasure, and have no language or mentality barrier to consider, but I find Moscow no different in terms of safety from any other large city - London, NYC or Hong Kong.

In other words, you certainly do need to keep your wits about you, mind your environment and stick to the usual common sense rules. But there’s really nothing special to be worried about.

Get ready to a large bustling populous (crowded) city with richest history and developing nowadays, with lots to see and do to keep you busy for more than three nights. Better plan ahead what you want to see and decide on how to get there. For example, study Moscow metro map to avoid wasting time in infamous Moscow traffic jams.

I agree with the others that for practicalities like hotels and airport transfer Moscow forum is the best place to refer to http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g298484-i718-Moscow_Central_Russia.html

Enjoy your trip! :)

P.S. Thanks Sue ;)

It's a few years ago but I stayed in the Best Western Vega hotel, it was reasonably cheap and convenient for the metro. I travel solo but on this occasion I was with friends and I found the metro very confusing so needs plenty of research before you set off. I don't know your interests but if you like art, the Tretyakov Gallery is a must see and just outside the entrance is a very nice bar with English speaking staff.

On the outskirts of Moscow is the Koloenskoye estate, just a train ride away, which is beautiful and well worth a visit.

I was warned about the terrible food, the metro, and how dangerous Moscow was but I loved every minute. As others have said, you have to be aware of your surroundings and do plenty of research but it's a wonderful city. Have a great time.

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Moscow to Berlin drive

Moscow to berlin road trip planner.

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Moscow to Berlin. If you're planning a road trip to Berlin, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

8:00 am  start in Moscow drive for about 54.5 hours

day 1 driving ≈ 54.5 hours

8:00 am  leave from Borodino drive for about 61 hours

day 2 driving ≈ 61 hours

11:00 am  leave from Smolensk drive for about 2 hours

1:04 pm   Orsha stay for about 1 hour and leave at 2:04 pm drive for about 2.5 hours

day 3 driving ≈ 4.5 hours

10:00 am  leave from Minsk drive for about 3.5 hours

1:45 pm   Bialystok stay for about 1 hour and leave at 2:45 pm drive for about 2.5 hours

day 4 driving ≈ 6.5 hours

10:00 am  leave from Warsaw drive for about 3 hours

12:57 pm   Poznan stay for about 1 hour and leave at 1:57 pm drive for about 2.5 hours

4:36 pm  arrive in Berlin stay at Melia Berlin

day 5 driving ≈ 5.5 hours

Where should I stop along the way?

Borodino Smolensk Orsha Minsk   (3 answers)     restaurants around Minsk:         Natvris Khe Bialystok Warsaw   (31 answers)     Warsaw Old Town   (3 mentions)     Warsaw Uprising Museum   (2 mentions)     questions about Warsaw:         What do during a weekend in Warsaw         24-hrs in Warsaw         Dinner & nice spots to go out?         Best things to See/Do         Centrally located hotel in Warsaw Poznan   (7 answers)     questions about Poznan:         Best free things to do in Poznan?         Best places to see

Where's the best place to stay in Berlin?

Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?

The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Berlin .

If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Melia Berlin , which was mentioned 4 times on Trippy.

Here are some more hotels people talk about:

Want to research more popular hotels in Berlin? Click the blue button below.

Where's the best place to eat in Berlin?

Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?

Trippy members suggest Burgermeister , which was mentioned 7 times.

Here are some more restaurants people talk about:

Want to research more popular restaurants in Berlin? Click the blue button below.

What are some things to do in Berlin?

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about Berlin. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Berlin.

Do I really have to go back home?

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Berlin to Moscow drive , or go to the main page to plan a new road trip .

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Moscow to Berlin . Or get a full Moscow to Berlin flight plan .

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.

And if you know Moscow well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Moscow!

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