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>>1117169
All sounds very immature, or maybe even a personality disorder. I don't know about everyone, but I don't dismiss friends as people I'm done with, for one infraction.

Absolutely it can suck to travel with someone who doesn't have the same travel smarts, travel budget and emotional maturity. Gotta sniff out the possible issues before the trip and law down some boundaries with the "ground rules" of what you will or won't be doing or else, and the or else can just be some tag team kind of sightseeing where you sleep in (or not) and do some separate activities during the day or evening, and meet up again for something you can both tolerate, like a meal. Or maybe it's meals that bug you. Sightsee together, and then go blow your budget at the michelin while the plebs eat food they cook. Laying out the ground rules in advance sometimes helps you prevent that whiney person who speaks without thinking to actually think about how their next move is breaking the rule and will result in drama. Some kids are used to being self-centered and selfish in family travel. Hope that helps you.

I travel with a best friend from time to time who views the hotel room itself as the vacation, and it's damn hard to explore the pool, the lobby, the town, until it's nearly checkout time. ALWAYS. Walk around at night? Nope, let's watch a movie in the room with all the snacks we bought. Know what I do? I let it go. This is how this person will always travel. Oh well. I'll be returning again and again to anywhere us two go. So, doesn't matter much.
I travel sometimes with a fearful friend who doesn't understand personal space and clings to your elbow while shopping to the annoyance level. My Ex did the same thing, grr. They are just biding their time while you do your thing, not even enjoying themselves. Instead of being bothered, I simply shrug it off and I'll be doing what I want when I want, and they have to live with it. Be nice about it.

>>1117169
Are you a woman?

>>1117169

I think I know what you mean, OP.

Traveled with a friend who was great fun. When he started drinking, he became an asshole though. He was manipulative, he'd put me down, he'd try to fuck with me.

Realized he wasn't a good person

The Oregon Trail

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>drive to the middle of nowhere border of yukon territory and northwest terretories
>hike through grizzly country for a week carrying 80+ lbs
>spend 1-2 weeks getting rained on waiting for 2 days clear
>climb pic related
>hike a week through grizzly country out, carrying 60 lbs
>drive home

except replace "drive" with "fly". so not really much of a road trip i guess...

>>1117105
what is that cliff/mountain thing?

Whenever I visit a decent sized city, I check for a Hotel Indigo. Chicago has one, and I highly recommend it.

I've never stayed in am Indigo I didn't love.

>Chicago

First, you have to answer these two questions.

1. Are you white?
2. Are you a woman?

If you answered yes to #1, you're going to die. If you answered to #2, you're going to be raped before you die.

Enjoy your trip.

>>1117016
>I've never been outside of my small mid-western hick town: the post

As for OP, what exactly is it that you are interested in? You can start off at the cultural center in the loop (I think it's pretty close to the art institute) and start your trip there with some info.

Are you American...or Canadian? Or are you already in Europe?

Either way, that's going to be a pricey trip. You'll need thousands.

>>1116990
My gf is from Vienna, what's your general required standard of living for travelling? Bratislava is quite affordable, Vienna is expensive.

>>1116990
>January
Everything will look like Russia

>"San Francisco" and "cheap" in the same sentence
The cheapest way would be to airbnb in Oakland or San Jose (or any of the other cities/towns/suburbs in the Bay area) and use BART or Caltrain to get into the city.

>>1116516
oakland

first stop on the bart in oakland would be ideal

>>1116516
I live in San Francisco and it's a disgustingly expensive city. >>1116527 idea might be worth a shot, but i sill fully recommend going. It's an awesome place but it absolutely sodomizes your wallet

My home is ~3 hours away from there... ppl here usually visit just for a day to buy stuff (super fucking cheap)

-language : you probably won't understand shit, from what they say (I've only gone once)

-safe? : no. It is a very corrupt, mafia etc. I suggest you don't display wealth or your nationality (lie that you're from Chile or smth)

-local cuisine : they have some special food (and dance too). Probably lots of cheese, corn and meat on it...

>>1116654
so much chauvinism there mate ...
makes for a poor travel advice.

>>1116504
My mother is paraguayan, and I've been there a couple of times. Don't show you're wealthy or from a western country, or at least don't brag about it. You'll be safe from the Mafia and other gangs if you don't do drugs and if you're on a good level with them.
Language: They speak a mix of Guarani and Spanish, but mostly Spanish. As long as you understand Guarani you'll be fine. Most cities are safe, just stay away from sketchy areas at night.

>>1116475
>Have friends in Iceland, they absolutely fucking despise tourists

They would be a third world country without tourism. I'm pretty sure they like all of the things that tourists bring with them, i.e. money.

>>1116475
I don't have to go to France to know the Frenchies hate tourist

>>1116496
word.

No but I remember the day Pac died.
RIP

No.

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I DON'T KNOW

>>1116263
Only country where I have personally known people without degrees to teach was Cambodia.

Not sure about non-native speakers, though. That's hard anywhere. Maybe China?

Take a look at Dave's ESL cafe; all listings there will expect native speakers with degrees, but you might reach out anyway.

In Vietnam i met alot of people teaching amd amongst them, non-native speakers aswell, amd when I asked around, the general vibe was that it doesen't matter, as long as you're fluent in it. I met a german who has been there for a few years already, and his english wasn't even that good. This was autumn 2015.

>>1116447
This was also my experience. Which I found hilarious
"Oh, yeah, I don't need any teaching qualification to teach English, I've spoken it all my life!"

I feel so bad for their students

Germany and Norway are free for sure.

>>1116107
come to germany mate

In Sweden it's free, just make sure you go to one of the Top-tier universities. I think Denmark is free as well.

>>1116094
Trade the I90 for the I80 between Illinois and Wyoming and you should be alright.

Bump out of interest. Are you leaving from NYC? How long do you expect to take?

I am planning a similar trip with friends from Houston to the Grand Canyon to Sacramento to Yellowstone and then to Denver and back to Houston. I might leave between Denver and Yellowstone to go up north. I posted this in another thread and it is still in early planning mode.

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>skipping arches
>skipping yosemite
>skipping yellowstone
>skipping carlsbad caverns
>skipping new orleans

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Oh, and also how about getting from the airport to downtown late afternoon?

Is there a decent public transport method we should use or should we just get a taxi?

Just got home from work.

Nothing?

Nobody?

>>1116064
Polish background and been to Kraków.

Any decent hotel can set you up with bussing to auschwitz (unfortunely I don't remeber if public bidding already exists).

There's definitely a free walking tour available that'll take you to all the sites so you can have an idea of what to visit.

There's a da Vinci painting in the castle (not the one in your photo, which is a bazaar).

where in hawaii? i've been to the big island a few times. have some family in kona.

1. Expect to spend a lot of money. On everything.
2. Expect a lot of rude, white Americans.
3. Expect overcrowded beaches.
4. Expect "natives" to treat you like shit if you're not buying something from them.

>>1115675
don't listen to this dingus.

which island(s)?

what do you mean by around the czech republic?
are you going to try and hit up all the major cities or what?
I'd personally just add more days to Prague and Vienna

Vienna is dull and expensive. Just go and kick around Czechia.

2+2 I guess

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>berkeley
have fun with the commute.

fisherman's wharf is dumb. alcatraz is the shit, get your tickets now. marin headland batteries north of the golden gate are awesome if you're into history or the military. bring a flashlight to do some creeping.

where are you going to see the redwoods? big basin s.p. has the best old growth, but henry cowell s.p. has a train that runs through the forest to the beach.

if you can rustle up the wheel for it (or are willing to slog through yarts) yosemite is worth the drive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPS9bEEEEs0

Think you'll appreciate this vid, m80.

>>1114747
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPS9bEE
Don't tell me that about the wharf, how dumb could it be? I like seafood at least I can have something good there.
Not completely sold on alcatraz.

>>1114748
I don't have the attention span for that, I just clicked around. But it is still apreciated