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Megabus is dirt cheap, pretty well linked and not as shit as everyone says.

It's a lot cheaper if you book in advance; as far in advance as possible.
Like the other guy said, Megabus is the way to go if you want to save, but again, you have to book that in advance.

Thinking about how mind-blowingly complex, comprehensive, and high-tech European rail networks are, I wouldn't call the high prices 'ridiculous' (I just wouldn't pay them)

To do it cheaply, National Express or Megabus re your best options.

If you fit a rail card criteria (16 - 25, Senior Citizen, ect) you can get a discount, but it's still quite a bit.

>>1272620
ok man, how old are you?
if you're older, this might be a bit harder, but not too hard. if you're young, the world is yours.

the description of your needs tells me you can easily come back with just as much as you began with.

For this, you're going to need to hitchhike. Stuff is cool, not as dangerous as media would like you to think. Especially since you're a guy.

there is one rule that will make your trip cheap and full of adventures: start actually believing you don't have any cash at all. Enter shop, think you have no cash, buy the cheapest stuff you can.
After a while you'll really forget you have anything in your pocket.
And trust me - the need of improvistaion really bring adventures to your life.

europe may be as expensive or as cheap as you want it. it's just a matter of attitude you bring.

>>1272638
early 20s, i'm not afraid of the big city that much, i'll probably pack a satchel full of non-perishables so i can avoid western food prices, which are ridiculous by our standards (i.e. a kg of watermelon is around 25 cents here)

also, since i haven't ridden it anywhere for a few weeks, i'm going to load it up with everything i would carry, and then do some 100ish kilometers of mixed urban and hilly terrain, so i can get back in shape.

frankly, i'm mostly concerned about legal matters, like visas, driving a bicycle over highways which i believe is illegal, etc.
i guess being from a non-EU country makes it harder, however i would appreciate any help regarding this because i'm determined and sort of lacking excitement right now.

OP just keep in mind that everyone will assume things about you when they know where you're from but that's okay because they don't know any better and it's rare seeing someone from there backpacking anyway (eg if you're from serbia they'd think you're an ultra serb nationalist who is pro-genocide of croats and muslims)

>>1276703
DUDE WEED LMAO

>>1276722
The green is a must for survival, along with oxygen and water

>>1276703
>7 nights in Goa
Why though? With a week you could see a lot more of India, and Goa is just an old seaside town, I don't even think the water is clean enough to swim in without getting Hep Z or something.

>>1276659
No because I plan ahead and I know what I'm in for.

I don't take into account scheduling changes though so sometimes I miss out on a few things when storms cause planes to be delayed or ferries to be cancelled.

>>1276659
>I'm going to Central America for two months and I wish I had booked a trip to Asia instead.

No shit you are regretting it

>>1276659
Are you dying soon? Is there some reason you are not happy in your present and need to do the exact opposite of your vacation first? What's the real issue with you? Can you ill afford the time off? Do you have uncertain future upon your return?

Instead of moaning the utterly-nothing-wrong-with-central-america plan, why wouldn't you instead go ahead and realize you can go to Asia next time....will there be no next time? Money burning a hole in your pocket?

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It would help to know your start and end points of itinerary, what are you interested in etc.

In LT, a nice region for hiking is Dzukija national park in the south of the country. It has many nice pine forests, small lakes, rivers, rural villages, couple of small comfy cities like Druskininkai or Merkine. If you in the area you should consider visiting Grutas park (Park where sculptures from Soviet era are now kept)

Moletai-Ignalina area in the northeastern part of the country is also suitable for hiking and camping. You can find many bigger lakes and forests in Labanoras area.

Medium sized industrial towns, and i think in the rest of baltics too, are not worth visiting.

Also, an attractive hiking option is baltic seaside along the coast.

>>1276572

>femaly hygiene n stuff

Idk, I guess the usual stuff she would take anywhere?

>We're packing a russian language guide just in case

Almost 100% of older people speak russian.
Good idea if you think "language guide" would help you communicate in the slightest.

Although in most cases you should not experience problems communicating in english Most people, especially younger ones, have at least basics of it. Of course, people in rural areas have less knowledge

>some people there talk german, is that correct?

Uhh, maybe german tourists in taking vacation in Memel region. If a person knows german, he has emigrated to germany by now for a better life.

>>1276572
Latvian here
i dont know how camping will work out, but i guess u can hitchhike if u write the correct places name on the board, there r stuff to see, castles and nature. german will speak almost nobody maybe very very few old people or some lucky autist u come across, russian will e spoken by all old people and good portion of young people, but dont be surprised if some wont understand, especially outside of Riga, older people wont know english as good, but most younger people should know english, so if they r 30 and older russian, 29 and younger english, german u might as well forget but u can try

>>1275549
>She's a Triple citizen (US, UK, and Irish).

Disgusting. Why is this even allowed?

>>1275569

because easing immigration restrictions between citizens of developed and liberal/progressive nations creates strong social and financial ties that make them more successful?

All the countries with strict citizenship laws (no multiple citizenships are iironically are the ones which are so shitty that no foreigners would bother being citizens of because the have no travel rights.

>>1276065
>All the countries with strict citizenship laws (no multiple citizenships are iironically are the ones which are so shitty that no foreigners would bother being citizens

Incorrect. See Austria.

That dish looks retarded

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>>1275514

Yeah, I went to Sofia for 3 days in January, so probably a bit different to Sofia in the summer. The people weren't noticeably unfriendly, although I didn't really interact with many locals, as you often don't when travelling.

The city itself isn't particularly beautiful unless you're into Soviet brutalist architecture (I am), but there's enough to do, and the bars and restaurants are good and cheap. Bulgarian wine is surprisingly nice too.

The Rila Monastery are surrounding mountains are really beautiful, so I'd recommend that even if you aren't into old religious buildings. I also thought the Museum of Socialist Art was absolutely fantastic (pic related - a giant statue of Lenin)

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>>1275514
You can't post such a rage inducing image and expect a non derailed thread OP

>>1274879
Alaskan here, what would you like to know? Any hobbies or specific things you want to do? Weather preferences? Interests?

I'll come back a few times a day and answer whatever.

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World class mountain bombing if your into that sort of thing https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pL1sXe1gMPM . Mean and ugly women as well as a hickish mentality

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>>1275484
>>1275484
Hey, friend. My apologies for the late response.

I'm a city-dweller yet interested in nature, so I suppose I would like to see the major cities, parts of the coast, and national forests or parks. But then again, I don't know much about Alaska, aside the fact that it's twice the size of Texas, so you'll have to discourse of some neat things to do or see.

I do have some general questions, though:

-How's the weather like in the most inhabited regions?
-How's the cuisine?
-How are the demographics?
-Which kinds of animals are you likely to encounter there?
-Are people much into politics there?

>>1274789
Bump, same age.

I graduated college at 21 and went oversees. Prior to that I made trips out of my home state but that isn't exactly another cultural experience.

You're ready when you want to go. Just pull the trigger.

just go somewhere safe if you're not sure you can handle the fucking madness of the third world.

>>1274744
where are you from? what are you interested in? why did you want london in the first place?

london is crazy expencive. That would be one of the last places i would move to. just after whole germany and france

>>1275125

Portugal.

I'm just really bored, most of my close friends left for jobs abroad and I'm pretty much here living just for my job that's not even that unique (IT), I don't have a gf either so I'm pretty much free to do what I want.

So I just want to go to somewhere new, and hopefully a lively place. The reason I chose London was because I have some of my close friends there and they always tell me how much of a blast London is, how they always meet tons of people and there's always something to do. Besides the language is english. But with Brexit that's off the table.

I've did Erasmus in Germany so I know I like the culture and country but it's hard to make friends with germans. Some germans told me that if I ever want to move there, someone like me would be better off in Berlin or Hamburg.

>>1274257
port moresby, new guinea

had an ok time there, but its fucking dangerous. and the locals there are actual monkeys.

left some white seed in a couple of the women though, i hope they got pregnant. would be good for their gene pool.

>>1274257
the amount of poverty in south wales valleys, around Cardiff and Newport is eye opening. There is nothing to do there either and everyone wears tracksuits or pyjamas outside.

>>1274276
It was in Vilnius, nearby a supermarket close to the train station. I remember seeing lots of older beggars who just didn't look healthy and could barely walk.

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>>1274143
I love in Missouri and it's going directly over me

Heading down to Tennessee with a few friends to camp for a few days and watch it. Can't wait.

>>1274143
Moving to NM from Europe 3 days before, talk about convenient timing

The Black Madonna. The scenery around that place is amazing.
La Sagrada Familia. Yes its popular with tourists, but for good reason. Pretty much all Gaudi stuff is worth a look and this is his work.
I don't remember seeing any coffee shops like Amsterdam.

Just be warned, keep your shit close to you in touristy/crowded areas. Especially Las Ramblas (the main touristy market street that sells tacky crap). Pickpockets be everywhere.

In response to your actual question though... take a walk up to the big castle on the hill (dunno what it's called). Really nice way to kill half a day without spending any money (unless you go inside the castle bit, I dunno what it's like inside because I'm a cheap bastard)

>>1273591
Not coffee shops in the Amsterdam sense, as far as I understand it there are legal 'cannabis clubs' which can grow a small amount for consumption of members. I have heard that you can join up for a fee (like 20 eur) but they aren't advertised like AMS. Best bet it to find a local who is a member (not sure how, I lucked out as my airBnB host was one).
Also, some locals would prefer to speak to you in English or Catalan rather than Castillian.

>>1273474
If it's purposeful then you have reached you destination before turning back you pleb

I really want to drive from Seattle to anchorage but feel like I'd get bored quick in alaska,

>>1273516
Then I think it's called not giving a shit, and quiting

Las Vegas for actuall attractive people, although not the type of people that 4chan fetishizes

>>1273231
I heard Virginia Beach is pretty good

>>1273233
You mean hookers?