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>>1236060
>clothes
>phone charger
>hygienic supplies
>maybe my tablet
That's about it. For pretty much every trip ever.......

Euro banknotes, thirty condoms, pepper spray.

>>1236078
>thirty condoms
Planning on using them as chewing gum?

I have a GF from Hong Kong.

We live in Norway right now.

If I go to Hong Kong I will stay at her place

= Get a Hong Konger for a GF and stay at her place. Most adults are very traditional, so just show respect.

Success.

>>1235688
OMG, this isn't rocket science OP. You just start planning and make note of the prices as you do that.

OP, go to a travel website like kayak, or british airways or delta and start plugging in dates that work for you. Pick best price. Write it down.
Go to another travel website, and pick a neighborhood that works for you, compare hotels by star, and pick something that works for you. Check prices, rank by prices, contrast and compare.
Write it down, multiply by 7.

Basic budget. Done. Choose your neighborhoods, imho by safety, nightlife, or lack of nightlife. Central district, whatever you wish to be close to see. It's not an inexpensive city and well, that's going to give it a uniquely high budget sometimes. You'll balance safety and comfort with location.

>>1235700
Bergenfam reporting in.

First of all, try and find a middle ground between cheap airfare and convenience. Cheapest isn't always the best and neither is the most expensive. I find KLM // Norwegian Air service most of my needs - on time, comfortable, and friendly without idiotic passengers ruining the flight.

For budgeting for overnight stays, try Air BnB before a hostel. I have mild insomnia and can't stand getting any less sleep than I already do, so I tend to stay away from hostels despite their cheapness // convenience.

Lastly, after you get that all figured out; make an itinerary for what you would like to do every single day of the trip. Try and leave your place before 10 AM or something like that. Some people prefer to come back early in the evening, but generally I would stop for a rest at a cafe or where I was staying - charge my phone, leave again until 10 or 11 pm at night. Much more to be done this way.

Lastly decide on a daily budget. I don't know shit about Hong Kong for a couple. $30 a day? Less? More?

Basically my advice is start with the flight, then worry about accommodation, THEN plan your actual trip and siteseeing.

>>1235407
Mongolia. The best place to achieve the peace of mind forever. Also, lots of places where nobody will search for you to prevent the nicest death of hunger I could ever think of.

Just keep in mind that there's still winter there now. But it will change soon enough

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>>1235407
I'd be tempted to try some Robinson Crusoe style self-isolation by "borrowing" some uninhabited island before the watery hike of no-return. Somewhere like Norway, Sweden, Canada or other northern nations with a surfeit of islands. The other option is to head into the vast expanse of Russia / Central Asia and never reappear...

If this woman can do it, maybe, just maybe, you or I could, if death isn't the worst thing that could happen. When my time comes, I'll be looking for somewhere to retreat, in the meantime I'll continue to enjoy the world as best as I can.

Meet Agafia Lykova, at many times one of the most isolated persons on the planet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFK3DJ7Kn6s

>>1235407
Bangkok. Sin city of Asia. Anything you want to spend your last days doing, you can do there. Cheaply too.

>>1235161
what the fuck is the point of this retarded game?
>Please provide links
well since you asked nicely i will, too: please go fuck yourself

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>>1235163
>Do my shopping and planning for me!

There are many. Instead of listing them all, tell us what your interests are and we can narrow it down.

honestly, a lot of them are the same. for example, there's nothing all that unique about chicago compared with a place like dallas or seattle.

that said, the most unique cities in the u.s worth visiting are:
>new orleans
>san francisco
>boston
>los angeles

for me, that's it. new york has a lot of diverse food and cultures which is cool but other than that it's really just a bunch of skyscrapers. world class museums though so go if you like those.

>>1234913
and i guess i would add miami to this as well since the cuban influence makes it pretty unique as well

terrorists don't care about eastern europe so you have nothing to worry about

All parts of Europe are safer than wherever you're from.

>>1234583
This, OP.

I wanted to go to France but Paris is a no-go and I'm worried I'll get stuck in some heavy shit. It's some Children of Men shit west of Germany

>>1234391
For a fellow redhead type, I say you gotta just invest in the UV fabric stuff like the fishing gear from Colombia sportswear. UV vented long sleeve fishing (over)shirt can sub for SPF cream across neck, shoulders, arms...and the breeze enters through the vents in the nicely articulated shoulder seams and around pockets and front closure. This will keep you cool in a tropical climate, quick dry and humidity busting too. There are options for colors. Think of it like an overshirt.

I dare say you need a different kind of hat for both climates. You're going to deal with rain and humidity in one climate, and desert conditions in the other, with possibly very cold nights. It might be tough to get a wide enough brim for horseback sun. I'd look to an australian or cowboy style, not a canadian company for design there. A rope to keep it from flying off and onto the ground, and enough of a brim that shades your ears, chin and neck for low angle sun. Your choice of hat looks pretty for uhh, panama city wear. You might at least want a "cool towel" that you can wet down and tuck under the back of the hat like a yard worker to add some shade and coolness during the heat of the day.

You know you could have glare, so make sure you have some great sunglasses with polarizing and anti glare inside the lens.

>>1234396
>UV fabric stuff like the fishing gear from Colombia sportswear.

I'm black and even I where Columbia clothing and have a Columbia hat when I travel in SEA.

>>1234400
This. Anything blocking most UV, even your coat of sunscreen, keeps you body so much cooler. (Normal fabric is usually SPF10 or less, even less when wet, so it just doesn't cut it). The problem with sunscreen is checking your bag and leaks because of liquids or aerosols or buying some inferior sticky or overpriced local brand choices once there.

>>1233589
Are you the same guy who has been asking about maine?

>>1233589
>Anything I should know about ahead of time, etiquette, etc?
leave your katana at home, bring cash for the crab leg bar, and wash up for the penis inspection.

>>1233589
There aren't nearly as many trains as there are in Europe/Asia.

Know your route before you go.

Since you've got a whole month, I would suggest renting a car and going on a roadtrip (if you have the money). Set a round trip with your major goals, like Las Vegas, etc. then check out what's between your goals and what might interest you.

Since you want to see Vegas and the Grand Canyon, I'd suggest going further West as well, Death Valley, Yosemite, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, etc.

I wouldn't spend more than 4 or 5 hours driving each day and plan not to drive every day. Usually you don't need to book your hotels/motels in advance, so you can just book a place a day before you arrive and extend/shorten your stay as you see fit. If you like a place, stay a while longer, or move on if you don't like it.

>>1231775
Thanks for the advice mate i'll look into renting a car. I have a mate that may potentially be able to come so that would help with that cost

>>1231736
definitely be sure to hit the South, New Orleans and southern Louisiana are can't miss places

The south will be the nicest and most polite, people down here are proud of their culture and will teach anyone who is willing to learn

also the swamps are fucking beautiful, you really feel like you are in complete nature

There are also other great spots in the South, now try and hit the south near the end of August, it will be cooler and you will be able to experience SEC football

Go tailgating, tell everyone that you are from Australia and put on your thickest accent, and you will guarenteed make a lot of new friends and get a lot of the best food in the world (only at LSU though), most people at the tailgates are drunk and happy so it is almost too easy to fit in.

That way you will experience the truest form of southern culture, trust me on this one,

Also definitely do that at LSU for the best experience

>New York, am I missing something?

Everything outside of the tourist sites, yes.

>>1231338
could you elaborate?

>>1231338
Yes, i advice going a bit uptown. Visit the places you usually don't visit. New York City is a country on it's own. Maybe check out Harlem or the Bronx even. I found myself strolling around the city and I didn't get bored. Have fun.

Studied abroad in Paris and absolutely loved it. My first time in Europe too. At my homestay, I met this qt Russian chick who seemed to like me a lot. Planning on going to Paris sooner rather than later to meet her again

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Thankyou op. Maybe it pisses off pol or the 'real travellers' but I've lived here for years and i really like it. Obviously it isn't perfect but the amount of shit Paris gets on here is a total meme.

I fucking LOVE Paris. I just got back last week from a week in Paris alone and I had an absolute fucking blast. Part of it for me is that I get to speak French which I don't get to do back home.

The scammers and gypsies are almost a barrier to entry for newfags that I kinda like it. Once you get a hang of all the strings / arabs / north Africans it's pretty easy. The worst are those gypsies at the Eiffel tower who ask you to sign their shit.

I got fucked hard on some sort of Albanian shell game though. I knew I shouldn't have done a heavy wake and bake before heading out into the heart of those fuckin' Albanians for a pack of smokes. By the time I realized what was happening there went 200 euros. Oh well, worth it for the lesson. Protip: They're all playing together, the dealer, the "players", etc.

>>1236018
Are you a native English speaker?

>>1236024
Yes

You could make 3k last at least 4 months if you're frugal (ie. not boozing everyday, staying put in a city for a few weeks at a time, etc.)

Lots of hostels will let you bartend/run the front desk in exchange for a free bed, so that can help you stretch your budget. I've found getting a gig like this is pretty easy: book a few nights at a hostel, introduce yourself to the staff, show you're personable and not an autist, and after a day or two ask if you can help work. If they think you'd be a good face for the hostel, they'll help you out.

Some tourist companies may hire you under the table, but you'll likely be making less than Thai minimum wage, not ideal.

Do you have a useful degree? If so you might be able to do something related to your field. There's a lot of digital nomads in the major cities, so you could do something on the internet. It doesn't have to earn much, earning $15 a day can help extend out your trip by a few months

It's advisable not to overstay your visa, or you'll run the risk of getting deported and barred from reentering the country. So keep in mind the coat of a visa run to Laos or Cambodia when budgeting.

>>1235863
Can you swim?
Make sure you can swim to save your life before venturing into any open body of water.

yep, can swim a bit... not exactly marathon level but enough to reclaim a boat or make it to shore if needed.

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>>1235863
My experience of canoeing extends as far as mooching around Bristol's floating harbour in search of refreshment opportunities on warm weekends, and exploring the old castle moat. I'm guessing heading out on the typically calm waters of a canal wouldn't be much different, and thus should be pretty enjoyable. Certainly here in England, you'd hit a waterside pub every few miles on places like the Kennet and Avon.

Any British Anons wanting to have a go, you'll need a Canal & River Trust Licence available here:
https://licensing.canalrivertrust.org.uk/Account/Register

It's cheap, and you get to find places like pic related.

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>>1235661
If you want some real clean air, get away from the large landmass and head out into the Atlantic, somewhere like Madeira.

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>>1235661
Alps of Austria, cheap and relaxing

>>1235780
man holy shit

looks like straight up heaven

>>1235575
Listen, there's a LOT to see and do in Colombia. If you're not going to specify a city or a specific zone, it's really hard to make generalizations.

If you want to go to the Amazon, that's going to be a very different experience than going to a major city.

Perhaps you should do some digging and see what region your biological parents come from.

Do you speak Spanish at all?

> Is it really a dangerous place, especially for someone who lived in Europe for 30 years?
If you are clinically idiot

>Will I be treated better being, actually, a local (I think I'm a mestizo)?
If you are brown we would think that you're from India or something.
>Can I even have some fun (I'm curious to see how girls treat me here, lol), or I risk waking up in a sewer without a kidney?
There is a thing called sexual tourism, read about that...

>What is the best solution for housing?
Five star hotels

>don't really know what I will get, the closest I was to Colombia was when I crossed the American border and went to Tiquana.

See documentaries about Colombia, they are good for your mind
> Lastly, which are the main attractions?
Where you will travel?

>>1235631
Excuse me for my lack of information, I'm not used to this board. I was born in Bogota. I'm lightly brown, I come across usually as an Italian from the south. I lived for 30 years and still didn't figure out what I am, lol.

So, I'm going to be safe in Bogota?