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>>1244706
That's plenty of time because you'll skip rush hour traffic at that time of morning. If you can check-in online at home and print out your ticket or use an electronic ticket on your phone then you'll absolutely breeze through.

>>1244706
>How long do you normally arrive before a domestic flight?
I like to arrive at least an hour before. If security is quick, I don't mind killing time in an airport. Your 6:05 arrival for a 7:30 flight seems just fine to me, particularly, as noted above, if you're already checked in and don't have baggage to check.

My wife likes to cut things closer than I do--She prefers to arrive at the airport no more than an hour ahead of time. She's often even closer than that. And she's never missed a flight.

Keep in mind that the doors to the plane close earlier ten the departure time, of course.

And me, I like a little cushion in case traffic, security lines, a flat tire, and all that...

>>1244492
>So I booked a flight through Expedia for NYC to Denver using Spirit Airlines.
>it's shit


No shit

>>1244496
never flown with them before

>>1244492
I don't know if I would call it common, but it does happen.

There's a reason why lightweight packing/minimalist traveling is becoming more popular. So you don't have to deal with this kind of shit.

>>1244474
>do
everything outside vegas
>avoid?
The strip

>>1244475
honestly ive done plenty outside of the strip because everyone gives that advise. do you have any specifics? what about stuff to do in any of the big casinos?

It really depends on what you like. I like the Dolphins and Tigers at The Mirage, there is a gun range called Battle Las Vegas or something that has some amazing packages. They have every weapon imaginable, so they have packages based on call of duty games and shit, you you can fire a variety of stuff (check the web site) I loved the Mob Museum in downtown. There was a band who did live karaoke at the hard rock, that was fun, but it was a few years ago. The HOFBRAU Haus is a fun thing, if you can get down with the Germans. Red Rocks is beautiful.

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>tfw i have enough good boy points to go to both

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>>1244328
Lucky what chores did you do to get that many

>>1244330
Showering and emptying my piss bottles once a week and wearing pants when I leave my room.

Hostel one home was pretty awesome last summer. Not the cheapest but there was free dinner every night.

>>1244286
ya i was looking at that one

http://www.ahoyhostel.com/en/
http://www.sirtobys.com/
http://www.hosteloneprague.com/
http://www.hostelelf.com/

is my short list, which one do you guys think looks most fun and social?

Hostel ananas is cheap, really clean and right in the centre of town

A combination of upmarket backpackers, marked reliance on overpriced meals, drinks and services has seen many places loose their goodwill

Many lack free water, open kitchens, and very few can be relied on to give honest advice because of commissions

It's time we paid more for rooms and reclaimed our travelling experience

>>1244213
Just becoming corporatized and samey, thanks to globalization.

>>1244213
Finally

Why would you go to Cuba? What a terrible idea

>>1243583
Cuba is shit my friend

>>1243583
Wikitravel is a pretty good resource for finding places to stay. that's what i used when traveling Iran and none of the booking sites had accommodation options. Sometimes it's out of date so if there isn't a link to an external website and just an email address confirm prices before making a booking.

>>1242903
Keen to here the answers to this.

Currently considering ending a 3 year relationship to do this.

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>>1242903
>>1242903
After my travels of typically a month at a time, I get about a week of feeling superb; relaxed, calm and happy to be home. This tends to fade quickly and a mild depression sets in. This is when I usually start planning my next excursion, or have a mooch through wherever EasyJet / Ryanair are flying to for ridiculously cheap from my local airport (Iceland is looking interesting at the moment...). Even a long weekend somewhere can be enough to keep my mood up for a bit.
Long term I just want to get my mortgage paid off (got another 6 years), sell the house and go and run a dodgy bar in a shipping container somewhere in central Asia.

>>1242909
>ending a 3 year relationship
I don't think it's worth it mang. I love traveling but after a few months away I want to come back home and start achieving some goals. Meeting new people all the time is great but eventually I get burnt out after it starts to feel a bit pointless having no continuity in any of your relationships.

Coming back from a long trip is always a shock to the system because normal life is so different to life as a tourist. I find the best way is to focus on the positives by getting out there and seeing friends/family and enjoying all the little things you missed while you were away. That helps to make you appreciative rather than resentful of the place you live. Most people don't really care about your travel, if you want to talk about it find that one friend who has traveled and is interested, or just call your mum. It's also important to hit the ground running and start working towards the goals your time away should have hopefully clarified. Also try to avoid sinking back into hold habits that will have hopefully been broken by your time away.

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Bump?

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>>1242543
There's so much of it I don't think traffic is your problem. Bad weather and where to camp at night without being raped and robbed is another thing.

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>>1243895
I guess a log boom could be an issue, but they're not particularly quick moving...

>>1243895
>Bad weather and where to camp at night without being raped and robbed is another thing.

You forgot the bears, wolves and several googolplex of mosquitos.

I'd go for it, OP.

That's a tough decision.

I'd be happy in any of those cities at the end of the day but I'd probably be more inclined to do NYC.
I suppose you could always relocate.

>>1242096

That's what I'm thinking right now- move to NYC to enjoy the dating/social scene and then relocate to Seattle for the outdoors and the lower cost of living when I end up engaged and really want to settle down.

I love the Seattle lifestyle and lived there for many years but socially and dating-wise it's beyond awful.

>>1242095
NYC.

You don't want to be in range of Kim's nukes when you've just gotten your dream job.

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nobodayyy? no long time los angelans here?

dive bar bump

>>1242099
You're best bet in LA would not be to go to dive bars and stick to chains. Going to dive bars in LA can get you in a good about of trouble

>>1241747

Philippe's Hot Dip sandwiches. 1001 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA

Not a bar, but good, classic roast beef dips. I wish I still lived there so I could eat one whenever I wanted.

Forgot to say that when I looked it up, it looked like Brierly guides were a good bet. But then I narrowed the search down to the past year and it seems like the opinion's changed drastically/everyone says they're just word-heavy.

I just want to know when to call it so I can find a place to crash/not get screwed by trying to walk too much in one day.

Also, let's say that I hypothetically meet a qt3.1416...what are options like for finding a room? Or is it all pretty much albergues/dorms outside of the major cities?

>>1235796
Don't be sorry -- I was going to make one as well.

If you haven't seen this woman's videos, you should check them out:
https://www.youtube.com/user/bathedinridicule/videos

I have nothing to add but I'll lurk here, and good luck on your trip.

>>1235796
just take a train there. It's not that great

>>1223859
>In July, a 2 week trip to Barcelona, Berlin, and Prague, but Berlin and Prague are not a certainty
>It will be my first solo trip, and a Europe seems like a good place to do that. Plus, I have been to Barcelona before and love the city. I am thinking of Berlin because of the nightlife, and partying is one of the reasons for the trip. Prague seems to be on everyone's list, so I'm seeing it because I hear it's a great city.
>I haven't started preparing yet, and I'm not sure how to begin.
>I am really looking forward to seeing La Sagrada Familia.
If anyone has tips for me, I would love to hear them.

>>1223859
I'm going to China
I'm learning the language and this was a very inexpensive school sponsored trip
Besides filling out paperwork and attending class, I've been researching what china is like a little bit
I'm not sure yet

Anyone been to Beijing or Shanghai?

>>1223859
Leaving tonight from Australia to go to Switzerland, then to see a friend in Serbia and ultimately ending up in the UK on a 2 year working visa

quite nervous tbqh

>I'm going to travel to Andes
>Barranquilla and Cartagena

I mean, I get that Cartagena is the classic tourist trap but why are you calling it an Andes trip if those cities aren't even part of the Andes.

>4 days in Cuzco/Machu Pichu
Make it 6. There are itineraries for a million tour companies that show you exactly what to do - Sacred valley, then machu pichu, then cusco, over 6 days.

>4 days in Medellin
>5+1 days in Bogota
Skip Bogota and just spend that time in Medellin.

>4 days in Cali
Spend longer here.

>4 days in Cartagena
2 nights is more than enough. Check Tinder, the regular local girls don't care about foreigners but the hookers on Tinder are the best in Colombia.

>4 days in Barranquilla
There is absolutely zero reason to spend that time in Barranquilla. If you're after the girls, realize that you won't get anywhere unless you spend at least a week or two there. I'd say spend it in Minca (behind Santa Marta) instead.

>>1244417
Certainly agree with this in terms of way too much time in Bogota and Barranquilla. I think Bogota is worth it for 2/3 days though.

Go to any walmart/CVS/Walgreens and they will do it for you for $20. It's shitty but much better than getting delayed because you tried to take the photo with your phone.

>>1244223
I was reading about doing it at cvs. I wouldn't mind running by today and doing it. Will having hat hair or anything impact my photo? I know the govt is pretty crazy about their passport specifications

>>1244225
The pic can be absolute shit, as long as it is identifiable as you, you are good to go.

My wife's pic is so over-exposed I expected them to have rejected it, but they accepted it and nobody worries about it when she travels.

ID pics are proverbially bad.