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Are you the average tourist who thinks about every countries in the same way? Italy is not Japan, where you have Tokyo and Kyoto to see and then you're done. Trieste, Milan, Turin, Verona, Mantova, Padova, Bergamo, Bologna, Ferrara, Ravenna, Genova are all wonderful cities to visit and to hang out. Check them out on Google Images if you have any doubts.

>I would like to keep it to around $60 or 70/day if possible
If you're going to stay in hostels and B&Bs is perfectly affordable. The cheapest ones cost about 30 euros a night, just beware the availability because in summer time they're usually crowded, so book your rooms in advance. As regards food, you can easily spend 15 euros per person in pizzerias and 20-30 euros in restaurants if you don't eat like a pig. Bars always have sandwiches and stuff anyway.

Venice is the only "fly in the ointment", because it has mainly higher prices, especially for sleep (it's small, so obviously hotel rooms are limited).

>>1244048
>Japan, where you have Tokyo and Kyoto to see and then you're done

I think you are pretty clueless m8.

>>1244099
What other cities should one visit in Japan?

>>1243925
You gon' get mugged

>>1243925
>HI /trv/, I'm a US citizen studying computer science, and I wanna know more about PR.

It exists because tourism and drugs, that's why it's not a state.

>I'm considering spending some of the fall semester (up to three months) hanging out there to practice my Spanish as I take online courses for university.

You probably shouldn't go to places that don't speak English, even more so anything besides English is pretty useless in compsci.

> do I have a chance of securing a temporary job without fluency in Spanish?
There is literally no job market for CompSci in PR, you'd be better just living in Tuscon, New Mexico, or very southern California

>>1243925
Don't go to Mayaquez, stay on the east coast, preferably San Juan. There is plenty to do out there and also a good base to travel the rest of the island. Even though Mayaguez has a lot of students, probably you'll feel a bit isolated from the rest of the island.
There are places to learn Spanish and lots of people speak basic English. I would suggest at least learning some basic Spanish and staying away from bad neighborhoods like La Perla (even though very iconic and beautifully located) in San Juan. Don't hang around caserios (housing projects) and just use common sense. I used to live, work and study there for a while and had a good time.

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>>1243847
>Anything I should absolutely do

If you see any Australians, just pretend you don't speak English, turn 360 degrees and walk away.

>>1243847
Someone on /trv said it's easy to fuck local girls in Bali as a white male. I'd try that.

>>1243942
after miles of Australians? No thanks

Is that a big fava bean? yummy!

Have a look on http://www.citypass.com

They sell ticket bundles for the biggest attractions in all of the major cities, including Toronto at a 40-50% discount.

>>1243809
>not going see the big easy
>going see chicago
Why? Chicago fucking sucks

Trust me, hit New Orleans, it's unlike any city you've ever been too guarenteed, you can also try some real food for once instead of your British shit

>>1243624
Seems legit, however some things that stick out
>7 shirts/tops
is probably more than you need, I'd say 4-5 is better.
>3-7 pairs of socks
I think go for about 5-6, you can usually get 2 days out of socks if you air them out when you're not wearing them.
>Hiking boots
Have a think about whether these are really necessary. Boots are good if you're going in really rough vegetation but otherwise a decent pair of walking shoes or trail runners is better - they're lighter, cooler, cheaper, more comfortable and don't look so out of place in an urban setting. If you've already made a purchase just stick with what you got but yeah, I've backpacked all over and can't think of many times where I would have wanted full-on boots instead of walking shoes.

Only way to know for sure if it will fit is to try and put it in the bag. Another thing with that bag is it doesn't look like it has a hip belt. Hip belts aren't that important in day bags but if you're carrying any significant weight for any significant amount of time they make a huge difference. Human shoulders/upper back muscles have far less endurance than the hips and legs, and this difference is especially pronounced in females.

>>1243631
Thanks for the advice!

Couldn't imagine why you would need tape and a head lamp if you aren't going to be away from civilization for more than a day.

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Weed. Hookers.

tfw those are my city's unique selling points

>>1243951
Just a tip, never post that on /k/

>>1243959
That's where I got it though

For a faggot like you I suggest the black gay brothel by the LV dump.

The best hotels are the ones off the strip. I forget the name, but the New Orleans-themed one is supposed to be an acceptable one. You gambling odds also increase as you get further away from the strip. You're still going to lose most of the time, but not as often.

The camelot is pretty cheap and also near the strip. Thats where i get my room.

>>1243181
Tell us what you're interested in. What counts as a "hidden gem" to someone interested in history and culture will be different to a "hidden gem" for someone interested in weed and psytrance.

If you're interested in history and culture, then a hidden gem in Portugal is Tomar, about 90 minutes by bus from Lisbon; the site of an old crusader castle. Sintra is very much on the tourist map but it's worth a day trip from Lisbon and Toledo is worth a day trip from Madrid.

>>1243181
If you're in San Sebastian, just pig out on the food - I don't recall having eaten so well anywhere at any time.

>>1243350
I'm very much into historical and cultural sites so will take a look at that, thanks

Going for the first time next month. Going for 3 months, I'm 20

First solo trip was a month after my 20th birthday.
Although I'd done a few domestic trips before that but I don't think they count for too much

Travel in general, six or seven I think? My parents liked traveling and every year we'd take a tent and just drive around some European country for a few weeks.
First self-organized trip without family was at 18, went for a week to Istanbul with a bunch of friends. First solo travel was a month in Japan at 24.

you can google "what to do in riyadh"

Is it for work? Nearly impossible to get in as a tourist.

>>1242887
i've heard there's a gore show on the chop-chop square on fridays

>>1242835
Look OP, there are a handful of "scenic trains" routes in small specifically scenic sections of the US railway system with great vistas (and not warehouses that usually surround tracks that people don't want to live next to and so didn't), and otherwise, trains are stupidly inferior to planes. Only the good routes have nice seats, nice clientele, business commuters, vacationing wealthy retirees, etc.

Just get on a nonstop flight and be done with it. It will be cheaper, and yes, safer.

If you want an old timey train experience, tell us where you're willing to stop, and train it from there, and someone can suggest a portion of the colorado river, like SLC to Denver on the Silver Zephyr or maybe something sensible like the overnight with dinner/wine/movie and giant seats on the Auto Train from Orlando to DC

>>1242835
I highly recommend taking Greyhound buses, it's the only way to get an authentic American experience.

>>1242842
24x cosmic radiation is anything but safe

I live y Buenos Aires. Is like every where, you need to know where to go and where not. Buenos Aires city is big, but if you think in de near cities (AMBA) are 13 millon people. You will go to some tourist places and stay a few days, you will be fine. Night is relatively secure. Come on spring or summer. Avoid look like a tourist, too obvious.

They're not first world countries so you should exercise caution. Don't flash your mobile or cash.

Stay at the best neighborhoods. Dress for the place/occasion you're going. Don't wander at night except in affluent neighborhoods and if the locals do the same.

General streetwise, anon.

t. brazilianthat had been in every single city in your list

Thanks for the help :) I'll probably be going in January or so. Would you say its comparable to any European city in terms of safety? Also, Since Argentina is pretty diverse, being tall, blond hair and blue eyed wouldn't be a dead tourist giveaway?
Thanks :)

Go to Lublin

>>1241756
Warsaw is not overrated, all Polish says that it isn't worth to know, which is not that true. Have you been in museum of Warsaw Uprising at least?
>>1241814
But stay only one day. It's a meh city.

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>>1241756
>Krakow
>small

Did you just hang out at the market square or were you just to lazy to do some actual sightseeing?

No, very dangerous. Don't leave the airport or you'll get kidnapped.

>>1239573
This is not true. You can take the armored shuttle from the airport to the adjacent Maximum Security Budgetel in relative safety.

If you're white, especially with blonde hair and blue eyes, you're a target to pickpockets but that's pretty much it. Some parts of the south you'd want to avoid due to the MILF, but you won't have to deal with that stress in most large cities. Just thieves and scammers. Lots of other places to see if you want to avoid the south in general (but don't miss out on Siargao!).
Most people have great English compared to the rest of SEA, so you'll be fine.
Source: I grew up there and spent 20+ years in the PH.

What's your itinerary like?

>>1236737
>neighbors
>plural
nah
i've been to all three, and china>>>korea=japan

inb4 butthurt weeaboos

>>1236737
Tbqh I like Korea better than japan. I can see the appeal of Japan if you are into Anime, but Japan is like paying 2-3x as much for just as much shit to do.

t. English teacher who has lived in both and keeps renewing my contract in Korea because it is a better place to live.

>>1236762
China is decent but everyone in the cities is fat and rude. Still huge and full of so many different cultures. Always worth a visit.

>>1236762
Actual non retarded version is

Japan > Korea > China >
if we are using other countries still

Japan > Singapore > Taipei > Korea > China