u/environmentpsych

Hi all, I live in Nashville and I won one of the Firefly lotteries to see the synchronous Firefly event in elkmont on Saturday May 23rd, I also booked a campsite at Cades cove for Friday May 22nd, however looks like non-stop rain for the entire weekend.

I read the fireflies may not come out if the rain is too heavy or if it gets too chilly. Is it worth making the trip from Nashville considering the weather? It's just me solo, so I don't really know what to expect. I have noticed a lot of people canceling their campsite reservations for Cades cove specifically, very few cancellations for elkmont

Hi Reddit, I'm (33m) planning to take off 2 weeks at the start of July to have a vacation with my girlfriend.

I love seeing new animals in the wild. My partner likes that too, but she's more into food, museums and culture, so I think I'm looking for a blend with a slight lean towards nature.

I looked at all the threads on Reddit regarding best places to travel in July and I see several places mentioned repeatedly. My partner and I have discussed some of these like Iceland, Peru, Colombia, Japan, Romania, Portugal, and Ecuador- but we are open to other places also.

My partner has spent most of her time living in Vancouver and Japan and visiting other parts of Asia. I grew up in the US and have had the pleasure of vacationing to Mexico, Thailand, Peru (remote village of Iquitos only), Norway, Japan, Belize, and some BC Canada.

I was set on Iceland until I realized how expensive lodging is around the ring road- but it's been a dream of mine to go regardless. Parts of Peru are in a state of emergency it appears, but I hear the food is some of the best in South America. Romania seems to be an underrated spot for nature potentially. I know Colombia and Ecuador's Galapagos are rich in biodiversity as well- but my partner worries for her safety in South America I believe. Portugal seems like a whole new vibe I haven't been to, and their national park looks cool

Would love some guidance or feedback if anyone has been to places in July that sounds like a good fit