I am supposed to be traveling to Copenhagen for a month but I am unable to find any accommodation that fits within my budget... Roomster and airbnb are pretty useless.
Would honestly love to just rent a place for a month. Literally scoured the internet and cant find anything. Hotels are just too expensive for that length of time.
Help me guys, i don't know what to do :'(
>>1147244
Easy. Lower your standards.
What do you mean lower my standards.. I am looking for something relatively specific?
>>1147244
Student living in Cph here. Sorry m8, but you're very unlikely to find a place to live. The housing situation is completely fucked right now. This is also one of the worst times to be looking for accommodation because all the new students are doing the same.
Try Facebook groups, sometimes people rent their places(often illegaly) for a month or so when they go on holiday.
All them hipsters should be heading to Bangladesh!
Is it like India in 'poo in the loo' sort of way?
I was flying to Manila and noticed this place called Cox's Bazar on the map and it stuck on my mind. Seems like a pretty cool place!
Must be cheap at least and crowded for sure.
It's probably really cheap but it's a country packing 160 million people into a territory the size of Iowa, and it apparently has a really widespread sex slavery problem as well as an unstable political situation.
Take the poo...too the loooo
Such a catchy song!
>>1147009
That and their unfortunate habit of hacking secular bloggers to death in the street
Which would be better to expatriate to. Planning to do so when i have a stable income. Thanks
>>1146978
Argentina is boring, but has better food, and if you're attracted to spinners more attractive women.
>>1146978
Chile has a more stable political system and economy
My company always has problems getting paid by argies due to currency controls, not so with the Chileans
>>1147001
What business does your company deal in?
How safe is Mexico right now? I plan on going to Mexico in 2 weeks for a week, with some of my friends to the city. And, visit one of the enthic states, maybe Jalisco, Guerrero, Port Veracruz. One of those, anyone been to one of those recently? Is it safe to travel or hold off?
Went to Cancun last summer, wanna explore more of the city, and stuff.
Also, what are some cool venues in the city?
>>1146667
what
>>1146657
Avoid Guerrero right now, trust me.
Hey /trv/ I'm going to study in Beijing for a year with Kaplan International. Some info about me:
>light skinned Mexican
>18 yrs old
>know Spanish, English, and a bit of French
So basically what I want to know is:
>how will the locals treat me?
>can i make gains off of chinese food?
>do they have decent gyms? (Squat racks, deadlift platforms)
>how difficult is it to learn the language?
>is Mandarin a useful language for business etc.
>how bad is the pollution?
Any other tips are greatly appreciated, thanks guys.
Daily bump
>>1146163
Do not go.
>>1146456
Why?
Recently picked up this baby in the US. I'm flying to Zürich (with Delta) soon and was wondering if I will be able to take it as a carry on.
>It's under 45 inches in length. So would it fall under the "freebie" section with umbrellas?
>Will the TSA have a heart attack if i stroll in with this?
>>1145474
Forgot link:
http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/baggage/during-your-trip/carry-on.html
Throw that piece of shit in the trash you manchild.
Going to Montreal this week from Thursday to Sunday. Looking for any sort of tips on how to spend the time.
We're staying Outremont and plan on buying a 3-day metro pass to get around. We'll also have a car, but I figured it would make sense just to park it and forget about it since I imagine it would be a hassle to park everywhere. Is getting around the city doable on the public transit from Outremont?
Planning on doing all the big tourist stuff, Mont-Royal, Old Montreal, the Biodome and Tower, Notre-Dame, Underground City, MoFA, Jean-Talon Market, Mile End, Plateau Mont-Royal. Am I missing anything big? What should we do at night? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Also food suggestions. Plan on getting poutine, smoked meat, bagels, steak frites. Any other suggestions and best places?
>>1145455
Le Robin Square in Old Montreal is the best meal I've ever had. Everything is decadent. Go there. You will not regret it.
Juliette et Chocolat for alcoholic hot chocolate
Schwartz's for smoked meat
Chez Paree for titties
Restaurant L'Original for local game meat
>>1145458
>Schwartz's for smoked meat
>Chez Paree for titties
Do you even live in Montreal ? those are both garbage options
>>1145455
Don't bother with the underground city, it's a tourist trap. Jean-talon market is ok, the oyster bar there is kinda nice. If you want to have a good time: just bar hop on st-denis, or st-laurent. There is enough stuff on both streets to keep you occupied for a month.
Hello anon,
I've seen a bunch of questions here and there about the hostel experience, so I thought I would write you some info because you've obviously never heard of Google.
> What is a hostel?
Hostels provide budget accommodation in shared dormitories - you pay for the bed rather than the room. Usually this means you share bathroom facilities (some rooms have sinks in the dorms), often a lounge area, and sometimes a kitchen.
Dormitories can be divided between mixed or single-sex, and at some hostels you can also rent private rooms at a higher price.
> How do I book a hostel?
Well, how do you book a hotel normally? Pretty much same sort of thing. There are a few organisations out there like Hostelling International (https://www.hihostels.com/), but most will be on websites like:
- www.hostelworld.com/Hostels
- www.booking.com/Hostels
- www.hostels.com/
- www.hostelbookers.com/
- etc. Just search for "hostels in (place)" to find stuff.
Bear in mind some of these places have a % booking fee through them, so prices may be skewed. If you like a place, maybe check through their own website to cut costs.
You can also find them in travel guidebooks like Lonely Planet and Rough Guide To x, and don't think that because they're in a guidebook that they're going to be shitty tourist traps. I've found some great places like this, and it's saved my arse a few times.
More incoming.
> Ok, but do I have to book? Can't I just turn up?
It depends. When are you going? Is there something going on at a time (a big concert, a city-wide festival, a sport event like a marathon, royal visit etc)? Is it high season? Is it a really popular destination/particular district thereof?
Often, if you're staying a week or so, you can do yourself a favour and book yourself two nights. That way you settle, get a feel for the place, and if you really hate it you can look for something/where else.
This isn't always an option if you're travelling through places and are unsure exactly when you will arrive. Still, do your research beforehand, write down a few places, and phone up a day or so in advance when you feel more sure of your movements.
Also note that most places will keep the first night's payment if you cancel within 24hrs of scheduled check-in as standard. Don't get caught out.
> What should I bring?
This varies from person to person, and depends on the sort of travel and destination you're doing. I've taken a huge backpack with me to Morocco, and I've taken a wheelie cabin-luggage type setup for stays in France.
However, there are some things you might take for granted, that will not be provided:
- Most hostels provide you with bedding * (sheets, blanket, etc) but it might not hurt to pack a lightweight liner just in case.
* Lots of dorms will insist you use their bedding and NOT yours, simply to reduce bedbug infestations from outside sources.
- A sturdy padlock for your valuables.
- Photocopies of travel documents and insurance, keep them in a ziplock bag and on your person.
- Earplugs and eyemask if your sleep is important to you.
- Plug converters for your chargers.
- Your own towels. You can buy toiletries there, sometimes sold at front desk and sometimes in town, if you're saving space/weight. Don't leave shampoo in the shower, it's hot commodity and other travellers will use it.
- Shitty flip-flops/sandals to wear in the shower. Protect your feet.
> How do I choose which one's the right one?
As I say, you can use various booking sites as well as the usual TripAdvisor to look for reviews. Prices can vary hugely. I've stayed in hostels that were about £50 a night (around 65USD) in a mixed dorm, and I've had private double bedrooms for about a fiver (~6USD). It all depends where in the world it is, as well as other factors like how many facilities it offers etc.
While I would say to read reviews, take them with a pinch of salt. I've gone to well-rated places that were shitholes, and I've been left with no options than "fuck it, we need somewhere to stay" last ditch places that were so friendly and welcoming. Go with what feels right to you.
> Does it have <x>? Can I do <y>?
IT DEPENDS! There is no one-size-fits-all, stuff that's custom in one place may not be in another, so if it's important to you, check beforehand.
Despite that:
1. Most everywhere nowadays has wifi or is near somewhere that has it.
2. Most places do NOT allow you to bring and consume alcohol on the premises. Don't be a dick, stick to the bar/common area.
3. Most places don't allow you to bring guests unless they're also paying for a bunk. Having said that, we once had 15 people sleeping in an 8-bed room. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
4. Some offer breakfast, some don't. Some charge you for second servings if you take extra bread rolls to eat on your day.
5. Some only take cash. Have it handy.
6. Some ask you to leave your passport in lieu of paying at check-in, avoid doing this. Negotiate, pay, do what it takes to prevent it. You need that shit with you.
7. Some places won't let you access your room at certain times because cleaning. Check in advance, take your stuff with you.
> How do I keep safe?
LOCK. YOUR. BELONGINGS. Most places are safe, usually you're with a bunch of other travellers who are all in the same boat as you, so you're not going to get dickheads.
Occasionally dickheads exist. A room of 7 of us in a 12 bed dorm got their wallets, phones, phone chargers, and expensive cameras stolen during the night while they were sleeping because they didn't secure their shit in the lockers provided. They're there for a reason, use them.
Having said that, you may also want to just keep your stuff on you. Put your wallet and valuables in your jacket pocket, fold it, keep it under your pillow.
Try to always pick the bottom bunk. Easier to get into, store your stuff around, closer to electric outlets etc.
Travel with insurance. Take pictures of your belongings/valuables so you can use that to prove that's what you had with you etc. Speak to hostel staff if bad things happen, they'll help you work out what to do next.
> Any other tips?
Don't be a dick. Don't be a creep. Have fun, talk to people, make new friends, go out of your comfort zone. It's ok to be travelling alone.
Talk to the hostelers, they can recommend some great places, and if you're doing a bigger trip (Euro backpacking for instance) they may also recommend other hostels as they often know each other.
Read the hostel's write-up on how to get to them, sometimes the GoogleMaps are fucky and lead you astray. Also try to get there at a reasonable time, as they often close to non-guests after a certain time (10pm or thereabouts).
Always pack the night before, nobody likes lights-on-zippers-and-crumpling guy at 5am who needs to get the early train.
Keep in mind that this is budget travel. You get what you pay for, don't expect a turn down service mint on your pillow type, just a room full of stinky hippies who are travelling on the cheap. Enjoy it, it's great fun.
> Want more? AMA!
Alright /trv/ I've got 35k saved up and am ready to start a new life abroad. Il be using the money to continue to live off poker. I need to know the best place to live on $1500-2000 a month where there is also a thriving casino scene.
prague might be good, you can get a nice apartment in the city centre for that kind of money
>>1141450
Yes I was looking at prague but what worries me is that city centre apartments may be too much for my 1.5-2k budget. And if I lived far away from the casinos/city centre I would need some kind of transportation method.
>>1141448
I imagine it would not be hard to live on that in Macau. Not as interesting as Hong Kong, but a bit cheaper.
Me and two friends want to go to Crotia soon.
What is the best spot to stay?
We thought about Rijeka, but it looks like city doesn't even have beach
Hope to hear some tips of you guys
>>1146767
Entirely depends on what you're looking for. There is no "best".
>>1146773
some nature, beaches and nightlife basicly.
national park krka? I haven't been there but did spend a holiday near porec/rovinj it was pretty cool nice beaches and relaxing
Alright since my last thread died without much of a reply, I'm gonna try again, this time a bit more concrete:
Going to Cyprus next week (Arriving on August 11th at night, departing on August 16th in the afternoon) and looking for input on my itinerary/suggestions on things to do/see. Here's what I have so far:
>11th
Arrive at night in Larnaka, go to hotel, sleep
>12th
Take the bus to Nikosia, check out the old town, cross the border, maybe go to a shisha bar in the evening
>13th+14th
ATM, I have a hotel booked in Kakopetria, but I am starting to think that I would rather spend these two days somewhere comfy near the ocean. Originally wanted to stay in Polis, but no accommodation can be found there (except for one Airbnb bitch who declined) so I'm looking for other places to stay that are similar (nature nearby, comfy, beach)
>15th
get back to Larnaka, check out the salt lake and maybe some other stuff
>16th
Chill out on the beach in Larnaka, maybe check out some cool places (suggestions?), before my flight departs
Would greatly appreciate some input, thanks m8s
>>1146708
I have only been there for work, so my time for "touristy" things was somewhat limited.
However, I had to work right in the middle of the Troodos mountains, which I would deem very much worth seeing!
Its quite a nice landscape, and the fact that you can find such high, almost alpine mountais that close to the sea is fascinating. I was there in spring, and there was skiing going on on Mt. Olympos in the morning, and you could go swimming in the sea on the afternoon.
Also, the geology is fantastic!
Kykkos monstry is also worth seeing.
And you should probably be able to find some cheap, rather rustic hotels in the mountains.
>>1146722
yeah I think I will certainly enjoy my time there if I go, it's just that my grandparents live in the mountains and I oftentimes visit them, whereas I live in a landlocked country so I don't get to see the ocean that much.
>And you should probably be able to find some cheap, rather rustic hotels in the mountains.
seems like most stuff is booked out unfortunately. Got a slightly overpriced shitty hotel but that's fine I guess
>>1146789
>it's just that my grandparents live in the mountains and I oftentimes visit them, whereas I live in a landlocked country so I don't get to see the ocean that much.
Fair enough.
Same for me. Still, the combination of "real" (ie. almost 2000 m asl) mountains AND the ocean was absolutely fascinating.
since its literally a 1 hour drive from the Olympos skiing club to the beach in Limmasol, you wont loose to much time.
Taiwan - Taipei
Anyone been? Any recommendations? Advice?
I'll be staying in the Xinyi District
I hear taipei 101 is a good thing to see
>>1146538
Inside Taipei, not much. There's Elephant Mountain, Taipei 101, Freedom Park.
Near Taipei you have Jiufen, Yilan, and Hualien.
Jiufen is the surreal oceanside village Spirited Away was based on. Yilan has the Kavalan Whiskey distillery for a tour. Hualien has Taroko Gorge and nature galore.
>>1146579
Cheers man. Only there a few days so don't wanna head too far from Taipei
So /trv/, I really want to go on a bike trip through Europe, but I'm not sure what bike I will need.
Been looking at Surly bikes, and I'm thinking Surly Troll. Looks like a bike that goes as well on the road as in the woods. That and the ECR.
The Long Haul Trucker and the Disc Trucker also seems very good, but looks like it is mainly a road bike, and I want to have the possibility of going "wild".
What bike would you reccommend for a trip like this?
>>1146504
The LHT is a classic touring bike, hard to go wrong there. How much of this trip are you planning to do on dirt vs. pavement?
Hi guys
Does anyone have any experience with interrail?
I'm leaving on my first interrail the 7th of August from Denmark.
My first stop is in Hamburg. I am meeting my friends in Budapest, so i need to get to Budapest from Hamburg and desu i'm pretty overwhelmed.
I'm not that old and i have never travelled by myself. Does anyone have some good advice?
wth have i gotten myself into
>>1146437
shameless self bump
>>1146437
I have a hard time with trains too. Have you reserved a ticket from Hamburg to Budapest?
>>1146443
No, i have only reserved a ticket from Denmark to Hamburg. After that, everything is pretty much unplanned.
Can anyone help me out with the train schedule from Hamburg to Budapest? Can't seem to find any good websites
What are the best cities in the world to party?
And what are some of the go-to clubs in them?
Montreal is the city that never sleeps. Or I guess not until 3 am. Pretty dope. Crescent, Saint-Catherine's, Saint-Denis area is real fun with lots of bars, clubs, and strippers
Manhattan, but be mindful of anywhere outside of maybe central or downtown, as those are areas of the city that definitely DO sleep.
I've heard San Francisco isn't too bad.
Berlin, Berghain. Say what you want against. Raving there is magical.