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>>1280221
Kek, zuckerberg trying to act like a human.

He looks like the alien when will smith busts open its armor in Independence Day

Been to Gilli T for a week what do you need to know anon?

>>1280459
1) How easy is it to get in and out? Friend was bitching about the boat situation. Can I just roll up to the port and get a boat over from Bali?

2) What is the general scene? Is it laid back, upscale, or is it just a bunch of drunk 18 y.o. Australians again?

3) I've heard drug culture is much more liberal there vs. Bali. True?

4) Other tips generally?

You're a few months away from getting a Master's and you're asking 4chan if you can make decent money as a school teacher in a communist country that can barely afford to provide a decent living for their own people?

>>1280134
You can make up to 3000 USD a month depending on the school, and they might pay for your small apartment too. But you have to live in China which is complete shit. If you really want to do this, go to Taiwan or Korea. Less money but far more livable.

China undoubtedly sounds cool. Everybody wants to go there. but don't live there. Just don't.

Hey anon,

I was living in Shenzhen for the past couple years, not as a teacher. TEFL life in China is a big gamble--salary ranges around 3k USD, maybe more if you have good experience and credentials. China has a huge amount of bureaucratic bullshit in anything government regulated eg education, and the culture around work can be odd. Best thing I've heard from those who have gone is to find something lower-key and lower hours.

If you're employable, seek out a real job in those places.

If you're looking for a country with similar culture but not so silly as China, Taiwan might be a better fit. Japan and Korea always seemed a little uptight to me, but could be good.

Good luck

more bogans, more sick cunts, more juice heads, more boof heads

yeah thats about it

>>1280121
More petrol sniffing abos

They're not really, but they're all different from each other
>Sydney: Banker/stockbroker central, tourist central, boring as fuck outside the tourist traps

>Brisbane: Smallest of the the three, basically a perfect city for families/OAP's but kind of boring for everyone else, saved by the fact it's between two great coasts for beaches, camping, nightlife, etc.

>Always rated the best for some reason, outrageously expensive to live in, overwhelmingly left wing, supposedly has all the """""""""""""culture""""""'""""" if you can call it that, always refereed to as "le such a european city"
There you go
The best parts of Australia are almost all outside the major capitals

>>1280071
I'm a cities and towns guy, personally. I like being places I don't have to drive all the time, where I can walk to stuff. I don't mind driving between places (and I mostly dislike driving IN cities), and I don't mind villages/small towns, but I stay in the center of the village in general. I'm not outdoorsy.

There are exceptions--I just spent a week at a rented villa in the countryside in Sicily, 20 minutes drive from the associated city, and it was great. But it was mostly just hanging out by the pool with my kids and their elderly grandparents (my mom and dad), who are not active people.

>>1280077
I too like to be in the center of a small town

>>1280071

depends a bit on your own personality type. loners and introverts will always enjoy running around outside or hiking or exploring to being in the city. extraverts love cities because there are so many people to meet and talk to.

>>1280061
If you already work from home for most of your job, don't mind working off a laptop, and can schedule properly. Won't be a problem. Issue most of the time is people sorely underestimate how much those peple make

>>1280072
>underestimate
did you mean overestimate?

>>1280076

I get what he meant. I'm earning about £2500 a month UK remotely already so living on £500 a month in CM shouldn't be a problem. I just don't want to be surrounded by scammy MGTOW devs

>>1279789
>I am not sure about the Turkish cities and days recommended,
Batman

Why would you visit Turkey?

I haven't been to Paris, but I would not go there now. I've been to Florence, which is full of pretty churches and marble statues, but it's a bit pricey from what I remember.

Venice is lovely. However, around July-August is the peak of tourist season for Europe, so be prepared for crowds.

Rome is like a huge museum. There is so much to see, as it is the fourth-largest city in Europe. Every bit of it is riddled with architecture, good (expensive) food, and history. You want to try the pizza here. Some points of reference are the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum and surrounding area, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon. Along the way, you will find many beautiful churches with their own unique artworks, history, and relics. Additionally, the Vatican is a must. It is huge and monumental. If you are willing to pay many euros to see the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, and the Vatican Museum, I would definitely say go for it!

Naples is like a world of its own. I really cannot say enough about Naples. There are so many things in the city and the surrounding area, but first I will address the surrounding islands: Procida, Ischia, and Capri. If you are looking for a way to spend your day with minimal crowds,

Procida is an island with neat views and is easily accessible by ferry. It is a steep, yet short climb to the top of the island with stunning views, colorful buildings, and a history of its own (do not forget to try the island's specialty pastry called "lingua"). Ischia is basically a beach island with many shops and a whole lot of Germans, so it's gonna be a bit pricier, and, if you're going with family, I would not spend the money to go up the castle. It's a nice place to walk though.

Now, out of all the islands, Capri is both the most famous and has the most to do, with stunning views of the whole region that can be accessible by ski-lift. However, it is also a rich-people shopping hotspot in the Capri area of Capri.

>>1279878

A few destinations to cover while you are there are: Monte Solaro (the top of the island), Marina Piccolo, and Villa di San Michele. Expect to drop at least 300 Euros if you are with family and even more if you don't pack a lunch before you board the ferry.

Naples has two distinct parts: Centro-Historico and Piazza Plebiscito. Centro-Historico is the raw and chaotic part of Naples. If you want to try some cheap and delicious street food, Centro Historico is the place to be. Some recommendations for pastry shops and gelato, if you head to Naples are Leopoldo and Gay Odin. Some points of interest you will want to see are Gesu Nuovo, the Duomo (THIS IS A MUST), and the Archeological Museum. Really, though, a trek through Centro Historico is an adventure of it's own. Be warned: the drivers are crazy.

Piazza Plebiscito is the richer part. It is cleaner and more pleasing to look at, but it is not as expensive as Centro Historico. The biggest points of interest here are the LUNGOMARE (awesome views), the Egg Castle, Piazza Umberto, the Basilica and the Naples' Royal Palace.

Now, the surrounding area has many, many things that you can do such as the Colosseum on the outskirts of the city, Pompeii and Herculaneum, and the ALMAFI COAST!!!1!

>>1279739

Sorry, I should have checked the catalog before posting this. I know better.

>>1279739
People from trv and other sites have stated multiple times it is easy and fun to get around japan without knowing the language. Research the places you want to go and plan ahead, it's just harder to "get up and go" to random places in japan without knowing the language.

Generally most people and places in tokyo know english to some extent.

>>1279739
have a plan when you get there and know where you are going, you can get around without knowing but you need to have a game plan aka how do i get from the airport to my hotel. You need to know how to do this without the expectation that the information will be available upon arrival or that you can just ask someone for help. That being said, it's a safe country so it's not that risky to wing it, and you shouldn't be stressed about not knowing the language.

>>1279689
The quick rundown is:
>the university is top tier
>the city is maximum comfy
>it's a pure student city, so rent prices and general prices are through the roof
I talk about 600-1k€/month rent for a shared flat and a lot of hipster bars/restaurants where you pay out of your ass for mediocre tier shit
>nightlife is 1h away by train in any direction

>>1279711
Sounds pretty good. The cost, going for a semester, will actually be less than the cost of a semester at my school, so financially I'm not worried.

>>1279711
numbeo says its cheaper than my hometown of Calgary..?? Not OP but I was thinking of doing phd here it was so comfy when I visited.

>>1279664
For the sheer variety, Pattaya. They make the most money there or in Bangkok, so you'll have the best options.

If you want to try to find some who haven't gotten every disease in existence already, try Isaan, that's where most of the whores come from. Maybe you'll luck into one who is still learning the trade.

>>1281359
I had no idea about Isaan Thanks anon

>>1281359
Any specific places in Isaan you can recommend? That are easy to reach, have interesting things other than just hookers, but still have them available?

sounds like you got bullied into doing something you dont really want

And not just visiting but moving? For what purpose?

>>1279557
>For what purpose?

We've got friends living out there already and it beats spending winter in our town.

Plus we're both qualified English teachers with a couple of years experience. So it seems like an interesting place to pursue the TEFL meme dream.

>>1279560
Sounds fun, do it

Cambodia and Vietnam, maybe if you're observant and secure, but stay away from Laos and Myanmar unless you really want to, they don't call it "The Golden Triangle" for nothing you know.

P.S. And most of all, don't say anything against the government in any of these countries, they have grave consequences for mockery of the higher-ups.

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>>1279202
Thanks for the info.

I've been looking particularly at the Philippines but im told theres not much to do compared to vietnam/ cambodia

Not OP but I thought about doing 4-5 weeks in SEA including a several day stopover. I figure doing Bangkok and up around Chiang Mai. Id also like to do another country probably Cambodia.

This may be my only trip to SE Asia so I'd want to do it right and make the most of it. If someone has a better Itinerary idea than Singapore -Thailand - Cambodia Id be open to that.

>>1279006
Most normal people just travel now and then. I am sorry to say but all travel costs money. Those who live like a true bum, will almost always be unhappy, unless you are a greek philosofer.

Go to college, and travel now and then. Vagebonding never pays off unless you are the 1/100000 people who could live that live.

aight my man I hear you
what you want my man is a little thing us travelers call getting laid

>>1279006
Just get working visa for a country you want to get some temp work in, save up cash, then move on travelling . Repeat ad infinitum


Dont need to make a stupid thread to know that

>>1278882
>best city ever
I prefer müchen or new orleans t.b.h. nyc is gentrified and boring now

Philly is probably the closest thing to NYC, but it's still pretty different. It has much lower rents than NYC, but help keep it that way and do some bargain hunting instead of renting an overpriced apartment just because it's cheaper than NYC prices.

I'm a New Yorker and I love Philly, but I don't like Boston that much.

>>1278885
NYC is still a lot of fun if you know where to go. If you're into nightlife, at least.

>>1277705
Dude go, I wish I had a rich Arab friend

Qatar is abit on edge now with the whole embargo going on, also harder to get there now.

Can you get girls in your own country? If so, you will also get them there.

Can't get girl where you live? Then no luck there either.

Isn't there like a civil war or something happening there now? You kniw, with Houthis and Saudis involved?

Don't bother with the Vancouver Art Gallery. Overpriced and underwhelming. Go to the Vancouver Museum on Chestnut and the Contemporary Art Gallery on Nelson if you're into that sort of stuff.

If by green friendly you mean pot-friendly, literally everywhere.

Don't buy a day pass and whatever the fuck for translink, just load up a compass card and make sure you cash it out to get your deposit back before you leave.

Take the seabus over to North Van and take a shuttle to Grouse and do the grind. Amazing views.

Chinatown/DTE is where everyone will warn you to stay away from, but it's not that bad at all. Cheap food, lots to see, plenty of character.

Go to the Astoria and the Biltmore if you want a real Vancouver drinking experience.

>>1276985

There's no view hiking up the grind...just take the tram instead of killing your body doing that shit and have people running over top of you trying to beat their shitty time.

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UBC Anthropological Museum is pretty great.