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Where do you plan to stay during the nights? 1K is not really that much money and food will cost some too, you'll probably have to do some jobs like cleaning cars or something to earn money, there's also the fact that around this time of the year young people usually do the same thing as you here, so you might find some competition, or in the best of cases maybe find a group to stick to for a while.

>>1061984
>Any tips would be greatly appreciated

Bring more money?

Chile isn't a poor country, and it was already said that this is the busy time of year for traveling there so prices are a bit higher.

The peso has gone down, but I feel that $30/day gets you 2 of: food, shelter and transportation. Don't know what the hitchhiking is like there, should try to meet some Chileans on interpals and couchsurfing.

And most of Chile is actually in the valley between the Andes and the Coastal Mountains. Don't know how literally you meant coast, but there's much less on it.

OP, specify what part of Chile you'll be traversing. While skinny, it is a long country that covers pretty much half of latin america so it's not exactly a place you can see from north to south in 5 weeks.

Chile is probably the most expensive country in latin america. If you're staying 5 weeks that makes around 28 USD, which means around 200000 Pesos. With that money you'll be able pay for lodging in hostels (Around 10 USD is the average though consider a bit more in touristy or remote places), eat, and pay for transportation. Note that when I say eat, I mean cooking your meals. Eating out in restaurants will considerably dwindle your budget.

Traveling here with a grand is doable, only that it's a tight budget. I am not trying to scare you off, only trying to help you organize yourself better before you arrive.

I may or may not be going to Punjab and New Dehli due to some recent events. Any idea of what I should expect there if I do go? I have been in New Dehli once before, but I was 5 years old and only have a vague memory of it. I cannot speak fluent Hindi or Punjabi before you ask, though I'm looking at resources online.

>>1051076

Expect in regards to what?

>>1051082
Culture, how to act there, certain social norms, activities, food, ect.

Come on you mpther fuckers im not asking a lot just post pics of good spots to jump the shyt. What should I pack? Whats the exact location?

>>1065237
GTF >>>/out/

>>>google maps

>>1064425
Indiana sucks generally and Northern Indiana is burnt the fuck out. South Bend is Notre Dame and NOTHING ELSE. Terre Haute is executions and a dot on a map. Gary has industrial history, a HUGE SKY BLUE BUILDING and Michael Jackson. It's feels like coal soot: more than 36 hours would be depressing, especially with Chicago so close and so much similar history all around the Great Lakes. If anything you'll realize how fucked up "Reconstuction" was.

The lakeside marshes and portages offer a lot of post-Revolutionary history in terms of westward expansion before The West (Oregon Trail, gold, Custer). This all culminated the establishment of Chicago in the tiny window where water allowed for a new western metropolis and the railways necessitated one. However, all of these stuff along I-80 will be lame in the winter.

As for dress - you'll want legit gloves, a hat and a scarf. A full blown parka can probably be avoided until you get into Wisconsin or Michigan. Jeans will be fine...just wear whatever coat you'd use in Tahoe + boots, socks and thermal tights if you are skinny. I'd be more concerned about getting snowed on and forced to pay for 2 extra nights at an I-80 hotel with wifi too slow to watch video and gas station snacks for dinner.

>tl;dr
best thing about Ohio is that it's not Indiana & South Bend isn't really a place

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>>1064425
>What's the weather like in the Great Lakes state during February?

>>1064431

NE Indiana fag, can confirm

>>1064033
Also, what tools do I need for general maintenance and flat repair? Do you have any kits you would recommend for easy flat fixes while on the road?

>>1064033
>>1064035

You sound like you have zero idea what you're doing and have done zero research about it. Basically, you're looking to have /trv/ hold your hand every step of the way. I think the best advice anyone can offer you is this: If you have to ask what the price is, you can't afford it.

>>1064037
>you're looking to have /trv/ hold your hand every step of the way.
Yes, yes I am. So if you have any advice, feel free to give some. K?

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I would recommend visiting suburb of Rosengård
it will give you a rare glimpse in to the future of Sweden

>>1062132
So tolerant

>>1062040
Sup Anon, I'm in Copenhagen at the moment and went over to Malmö the other day. Been here 7 days and it is definitely more than enough time here. I think 10 days in Malmö and coming over to CPH will be quite drawn out (Bur snow will be awesome)

the castle in Malmö is worth seeing with history and live animals n shit. The Turning Torso is also cool with great modern buildings with Swedish architecture.

I actually prefer Christiania to main CPH. People here seem slightly brainwashed and dronelike

>>1065374
Sounds cold. The right socks to wear will be a blend that contains wool. Think hiking/skiing/boot sock that contains some ability to make your feet last hours for walking in your shoes, and also not get cold if you perspire or get some snow in there. There's a saying in colder climates that "if it's cotton, you're dead."

>>1065376
any recomendation on shoes?

also bringing a number of long johns, sweater / turtleneck and warm jackets should be enough isnt it?

>>1065374
I'm from Miami, anon. When I plan my packing, I tend to go high-tech brands suited for my needs. So, not sure if you have that access or disposable income, either or. I know, even in my great city, that it's really hard to find a 3-in-1 shell at a local store that isn't $$$ at like a Burlington or ski shop, and that you can land in Anchorage, and get one at the local Wal-Mart for $25 or hit up some great gear stores in D.C. before an overseas flight and get like a Eastern Mountain sports shell and nice socks. So, catalogs might be your friend, esp offseason prices if you will be doing anything sporty. But, for shoes, it's great to break them in before the trip, wearing them around the house for a couple of weeks in the A.C. So, buy now, or don't sweat it, and go shopping locally. Even cheap kmart level 'coleman" hiking shoes (made in china) aren't too bad with the right socks, inserted insoles, and a boost of spray-on weather spray. Romania is not considered "expensive" for shopping if you want to beeline from the airport to the mall.

What you need to buy, whether all purpose hiking, or waterproof (or waterproof sprayed), or nice men's shoes, or good sneakers is up to your plans. If you will be walking on cobblestones for any length of time, you need to think about slippery ice, or firmer soles to keep your feet from feeling the rocks. There's a good all purpose middle ground in running shoes intended for cross-country (think forest hiking running) because of the great cushioning and soles both. A basic doc martin can be nice too. Shoes for chefs/industrial brands like dickies can provide nonslip soles and ability to dress up or down and insert insoles for cheap, too.

>>1065141
I don't think it would work. Unless you're showing sun spots you're dependent on doing all of your work at night. People are more into food and drink in cities at that time. I guess plazas would be a good place to do this.

I wouldn't give you money to look at your telescope. Where I live there's astronomy clubs that let you do that for free. In most of Europe I'd think it would be the same.

If you're into astronomy take your telescope with you. You could try doing it in your nearest local city before going to Cyprus, I might be wrong.

>>1065141

If you do this your telescope is going to get busted or stolen.

>>1065141
Let me get this straight, you are going to pack a portable telescope that is easy to travel with which means shit tier optics. Then you are going to set up in the middle of a city with limited field of view, light pollution, and drink assholes? Then you expect said drink assholes to pay you to look at... What, the moon? Someone undressing on th fifth floor?

>>1064456
Remember the flights are a long time. Then you have the time differences. You will be exhausted when you arrive more likely than not.

>New Zealand and Thailand/Cambodia/Singapore doable in 2 weeks
You will get about 2 full days in each country. It would be one of the worst trips I could imagine.

If you only have 2 weeks, I'd recommend picking one country and staying there. In SEA, Singapore doesn't really need more than a few days, so you could go somewhere else as well.

I know it sucks (does it?), but you just have to remember, there will always be more opportunities to travel in the future.

>>1064456
go NZ and australia and go to different states in Oz, though Im not sure if activities are still available because July will be winter season in Nz and Oz, though skiing and snowboarding will be available.

Or sg, malaysia,thailand.

2 weeks is not anough though for all of them

>>1064468

hmm thats a good point about, not just flight time but the time it takes to get to the airport and waiting/security checks for the actual plane ride and then the time it takes to get to next destination coming out of airport.
Yea so definitely not NZ/Australia + SEA.

>>1064477
That is also a good point about being Winter time. If I'm not interested in skiing or snowboarding is it even worth visiting in July for any other activities?

At this rate I might really consider just doing 2weeks in Thailand/Cambodia/Singapore as my hitlist

>>1064453
Go to the Philippines, or Thailand its aight and pretty pro american

>>1064453
If you want to get a job and don't mind settling somewhere a pint of beer costs $9, consider Australia or New Zealand. If you're less than 30 you can go on a 'working holiday' visa.
Otherwise, it sounds like you'd enjoy southeast Asia for the social scene.

Cambodia

>>1064145
>Are the pickpockets really as bad as people make them out to be here?
Just be careful of your stuff and you should be fine. Also: http://kotaku.com/chinese-man-pickpockets-an-iphone-by-using-chopstick-472615317

>How bad is the air quality really?
Beijing has really shitty air but other places should be ok. Generally, the more north you go, the shittier the air.

>How much money should I bring for a 9 day trip?
No idea - I suck at math lol

>>1064145

It's probably not the best reply your going to get, but my parents went to china, and they always say how they were some of the most friendly people they have ever met.

I don't know which cities they went to, its a big country,but every time my parents pulled out their ipad, the Chinese faces lit up with excitement and wonder. not even kidding.

Where did you go in Canada?

>>1064161
Toronto and Montreal for layovers.

Bombastic

>>1063990
Turkey is isis ally, you should b safe bro

Turkish airlines are 10/10, never had a bad experience flying with them

Holy crap, my grammar is shit. Sorry, I'm on mobile.

>>1065314
I've answered your questions in the new Japan General.

>P.s: not related but is it true that Japanese women love foreigner?

holykek just stick to your animes

The link is
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iv06azU8Nw

Looks like you had a fantastic summer, Joey.

Cheers!

Nice montage..

Video quality of that gopro is pretty snazzy.. I feel like getting one now ;)

>>1064986
I stayed there once, for one night, many years ago. The deal with it is that it is cheap and in central Manhattan--close, among other things, to the Port Authority bus terminal, which probably increases the scumbag quotient. It stays cheap by offering a large number of very small rooms in a mostly unrenovated 80-year-old structure, together with negligible housekeeping or other services.

There are actually a couple of other similarly awful sleep mills in Midtown, but thanks to word of mouth and the Internet, the Carter has managed to accumulate the largest number of bad reviews and cement its only slightly exaggerated reputation as filthiest hotel in the country.

I'm thankful that I was there before the most recent bedbug population explosion--my only problem was a general air of desolation and a toilet that didn't really flush.

>>1065244

Interesting. Why have bed bugs gotten out of control recently?

>>1065247
I'm not sure. Periodic, cyclical population boom? Import of superbedbugs from abroad? Global warming? But I know that I only started to hear horror stories over the last 10 years or so. I was staying in seriously subpar accommodations in NYC 20+ years ago and that wasn't one of their problems. Roaches yes, but not bedbugs.