I remember when that section wasn't there, and I could post in specific cities on their regional board.. asking for tips and advice, it seemed more effective and I would get really helpful responses. Now I try to do it and "they" automatically move my post to the travel board .. I don't like it, it seem super less responsive :/

on the respective local board that you're traveling to.

What are regional boards for, if not for that??

the local boards are more active than the specialty boards