Archived threads in /trv/ - Travel - 146. page

>>1241286
You got some pretty shitty choices OP

>>1241293
Why

>>1241297
don't listen to them
where are you travelling from OP? Australia or NZ? Malaysia, Indonesia and PNG are relatively cheap travelling from AUS or NZ so that why I'm asking.

>>1241092
I've done a few long Amtrak trips, definitely go with the roomette. It's comfy as fuck. Otherwise it's too much like long-distance bust travel. If you treat the train trip as part of your holiday and don't worry if the train runs late, which is often does, you'll have a good time. When I did the Empire Builder about 5 years back they had fun little things for the Roomette master race like wine tasting. I don't know if that still happens.

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>>1241186

Yeah we'd definitely treat it like part of the holiday. And from what I've read, dining car meals are included for people who've booked rooms.

>>1241296
That's right. Quality wasn't great, from what I recall, but better than an airline.

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Trv is too hardcore for groups. We travel solo and only to dangerous countries

I'd be interested. World is a big place and unlike the rest of 4chan, we are spread geographically more even rather than mostly america and maybe a few other countries. Sometimes people meet 1 on 1 on /trv/ though, I'm hoping to do that with a /trv/ person in the UK thread.

The point of travelling is so you feel unsafe and uncomfortable though

>>1240917
No you're not.

>>1240949
so is that a no on the plates?

>>1240957
what he's trying to say is that you're a baiting LARPer

>any recommended recommended restaurants?
>what about recommended recommended recommended?

If only there were a list of Michelin star restaurants. Ideally in book form..

Do you have a good budget? Try Arpege.

>>1240287
Perfectly safe, stay away from the South-East and you have nothing to worry about.
Alanya is nice but very touristy.

>>1240287
If you're not a journalist and not someone Erdogan doesn't like (Gülen movement) you should be fine.

>>1240287
I like Turkey but assume everybody is trying to scam you because they are. Every merchant will short change you, inflate prices or "accidentally" change the price from Liras to Euros while Mehmet distracts you hoping you don't notice as you pay with a card. Later when you try and dispute the charge they'll keep sending fake paperwork to the credit card company. Every restaurant you go to there will be extra drinks and shit added to the bill. If you say "I didn't order these" a corrupt cop on the bar/club/hotel payroll magically appears who insists you pay. Then there's all the scammers who try and get you to go for a drink to "a great place I know" which is a classic scam done all over the world but in Turkey the police are part of the scam http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/details/Safety/SingleMaleScams.html

Finally when you leave the country you will be scammed again when the police claim the knockoff trinkets in your bag are "historic artifacts" and try and charge you with smuggling, saying you need to pay them 1000 Euro fine or go to jail. If you buy anything there ship it home yourself with the receipt included don't go through the airport with it. This is a common scam as agents can label anything they want 'artifacts' http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-turkish-prison-chicago-vacation-met-20150306-story.html

Turkey's a great place but would be better if Erdogan stopped all the scamming by corrupt cops and merchants after he becomes dictator for life

>>1240128
If you go to SEA you are missing out if you don't at least take a weekend in Vietnam and Cambodia. I recommend both over laos anyhow.

india is amazing and will be more of a culture shock compared to south east asia. south east asia will have more people to hang out with and party, you can party in india but it's more men oriented.

>>1240132

Have already been to all of SEA aside from Burma.

Cambodia I've been to twice, and although its nice and has a great backpacker vibe, i feel like I've seen everything there and I'm in no hurry to go back.

Vietnam was great and I could possibly go back there again, I would like to see more of the north if possible as I wasn't the biggest fan of the south, the issue is if I want to go to Laos its very hard to find a route that goes through both without needing multiple entry visas or going back on itself.

Have also been to Laos but have only seen Vientiane and Vang Vieng so I want to see the rest of it.

I suggest staying at the the hostel near there. It has a cute name I cant remember but there is a bar filled with travelers and fun stuff happens out of there. If there is a good group (and there usually is) you might even make lifelong friends.

>>1239286
around coors stadium there's lots of garbage gentrified dime-a-dozen-find-in-any-major-US-city bars there. visit el chapultepec. There's a pretty cool rooftop bar on the same road (you'll be able to see it) but it would suck going there alone, imo.

if you want to buy weed, i'd suggest taking a bus and heading east on colfax. weed gets cheaper the further you go, they all sell the same quality shit. yeah, it's "sketchy" for denver but denver's one of the safer cities i've been too.

and for ladies, good luck, women there are afraid of their own shadows

i'd check out the capitol building, and the park nearby, there's some interesting architecture around there

denver's a pretty boring city and it's head is up its ass

>>1239391
Thanks I would like to check out the rooftop bar i love nice scenery. I also thought that I might get hosed by buying from a dispensary coogle recommended. Do you know of any other festivals going on there now?

>>1239210
bump

I took a boat trip down the Kinabatangan River and wasn't that impressed. Wildlife is easy to see but that's just because it's a thin strip of forest between the shoreline and the palm oil plantations. You also come across piles of rubbish floating down the river.

If you want to visit a more pristine place in Sabah go to Danum Valley. It's pretty expensive but not too bad if you stay at the field centre. The rainforest is some of the most intact left in Borneo.

You could also climb Mount Kinabalu. Stay with Jungle Jack. He's a cool guy and can organise it reasonably cheaply.

>>1240638
> Danum Valley

Looks pretty cool. How do you actually get there? I always think of Borneo as being jungle without any access to the mainland, but this seems a wrong assumption. Are there frequent busrides to this valley etc?

>>1238851
Are you saying that it's mandatory by law to go and ride a camel as a visitor?

>>1238851
Expat who's spent the past year in Qatar here:
The best Souk to check out is Souk Waqif, which conveniently happens to be within walking distance of the Museum of Islamic Art. Aside from those two attractions and your desert activities, there isn't a whole lot else. There's a water park outside Doha near the Air Base, and there's more fucking malls than I care to count.

Mall of Qatar is brand fucking new, but it's way out of the way, just past Education City. There's the Villagio, which is fairly nice, but clearly a rip-off of the Bellagio, minus the casino lol. You might also want to check out Aspire Park, which is close to the Villagio. There's a kick-ass burger place called "Burgeri." Fantastic cheeseburgers.

There's also City Centre, but that place is kind of a dump. I only go there because it's within walking distance of my apartment, and it's got a grocery store.

>>1238875
Continued:
As far as the night life goes, there's a few places to choose from. You've got the Irish Harp, Glow Bar, Trader Vick's, the Intercontinental, Champions, the Pearl, Sherezad, and Crystal.

Beware though, getting drunk in Qatar is fucking expensive, and some of the clubs I listed require you to bring a girl, or your ass isn't getting in. You might be better off seeing if any of your business associates have a QDC card. That card allows them to purchase personal booze at the only fucking liquor store in the country.

>>1238483
It's not too crazy - I have friends who have done the same in France. Be sure to get the co-operation of the local Maire's office, winning them over will be crucial to your plans as any changes you want to make will need their approval. If they're on board, you'll have a smooth ride. A personal trek to the Hotel de Ville to introduce yourself and outline your plans will be a good start, as will an expansive and expensive lunch to "discuss the finer details"...

>>1238483
Contact a local realtor about it, they can give you guidance on what, if any, hoops need to be jumped through

>>1238483
depends on the country where you come from.. European passport, yes possible.. are you from outside the EU forget it paperwise, unless you have a multi million dollar account.

It's a big hassle in general in Italy..

Need a building permission ? Takes 3 to 5 years.. Need a B&B licence.. takes 5 years easily...

that's why those things are for sale so cheap.. nobody can do anything with them really.

Also the cost for heating of those places are insane as they are badly isolated and very big.

And you need to money to the local mafia also.

>>1236105
When United ended their buddy pass program for international flights, that made the flights almost free, I wasn't upset because I could justify never having to fly United again.

>>1236122
what

>>1236105
error fares, fly from hubs, buy in advance, budget airlines, skyscanner, skiplagged

>>1233667
>cont

It is SUCH a privilege to be able to dream. Many people are merely trying to survive...that's all they can do. However, I know that I have a huge amount of privilege as a first world, college educated woman. I know that I am doing a disservice to myself and the world if I don't take advantage of that privilege. I am doing a disservice to those that only wish they had the ability to follow their dreams.

So here I am. I don't know what life will be like in the next year or the next 5 months but I'm happy knowing that I'm taking steps towards the directions of my dreams.

PS - this picture was just taken in Tulum. A place I previously visited with an ex. A place that I didn't know I'd be able to handle solo(emotionally). But here I am, dammit. And I'm so proud of myself.

Follow that dream! & for those asking...you can follow along at www.heyciara.com & www.instagram.com/hey_ciara

------

Also, I know a question I may get is "how am I affording this". Well...

Although I hated my job, I got paid pretty well..something I don't take for granted. The good pay combined with my dissatisfaction got me here. I saved up for the past 2 years, knowing I'd eventually make this move. I had a roommate(cut living costs in half), didn't get a new car after college so I wouldn't have a car note, no cable, took trips but still kept a budget, stopped shopping, limited eating out, etc. I am VERY grateful to be able to do something like this.

embarassing

Use the internet better and you'll find the answer to your questions. It's possible without the "I quit my job" meme

>>1241236
yes

no it's been proven false

flight prices constantly change, they will drop again then rise closer to the date

>>1241261
nice

>>1239447
Sleep on the floor of the airport, sponge wifi to sit on the internet, find food scraps to avoid any extra expenditure.

>>1239447
Doha restaurants and hotels are comparatively expensive, so you'd have to stay in one of the free resting rooms, if you want to get some sleep - they are quite noisy though, because phones are ringing, babies crying, people talking... so bring some ear plugs).

For food I guess the usual fast food subjects would be your choice if you wanna stay on a budget

Basically: >>1239449

Dress accordingly for such a long layover/flight. Baggy and comfy clothes that will keep you warm, ear plugs, get travel-type snacks high in fat and proteins.

Bring entertainment- well charged device+movies and/or offline stuff like books.

Don't miss an opportunity to socialize if there's people to talk to.

More here:
http://www.sleepinginairports.net/mideast/doha.htm