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OP here. Why isn't pic related a more popular desination?

I very rarely if ever see threads posted about Macau (Macao?).

Why? These threads only serve to encourage faggotry and self-appointed wannabe mod types. The kind of hit and run posters who create throwaway threads don't check catalogs or read stickies anyway. Why would you do this?

>>1147954
>Macau
It's just a corrupt casino town without culture. If you wanted something cool, you would gamble in a non-communist country.

>>1147955
You know that scene in The Terminator when Arnold as the Terminator is in the flophouse and the janitor or whatever he is outside of the room Arnold is in says "Hey buddy something die in there?" You see the algorithm in Arnold's head and you see his choice of responses. That's where I am.

Your post seems to be sincere, so I will operate on the assumption that it is. Simply put, I think threads like these give people the opportunity to discuss things they would not otherwise discuss save for starting a new thread themselves, which mind you, not everyone wants to start a new thread for every thought that comes into their head--arguably they shouldn't either--however, I think people should not be afraid to discuss those little things that pop up that they want some clarification and validation on. I see threads like these as a stopgap for people faced with launching into full OP mode or for folks who don't have their own general or for those who might be intimidated by board culture and are uncertain of what or how to post.

That some people do engage in 'faggotry' or attempt to mod or be janitor is unavoidable. You'll find that in most generals or on most boards.

In the absence of ego, if it really bothers you that much, I won't bump the thread anymore and I will let it 404.

I just moved to the States from Europe. Is it true that Latinos are more sociable and friendly in the workplace and that when they do small talk, they really want to get to know you?

>going on roadtrip, US, semi-populated semi-rural
>will be sleeping in the car either in rest stops, dirt pull-offs, or random dirt roads
>large stretch of trip will not have rest stops at all
>will be driving only a few hours a day, mainly going /out/
>am morning shitter, sometimes twice a day

Where do I shit? There's no guarantee I will come across a gas station or convenience store within an hour of needing to shit.

>>1147981
in the woods bruh
pack toiletpaper

>>1147975

Latinos are a pretty diverse group. Some stick to their own, some like gringos. Even the friendly ones are less friendly to whites than to other latinos, unless they're from a different group of latinos in which case they can be pretty racist. Many can be quite friendly, I guess, but there also are a lot of bitchy ones.

You're trying to generalize a large group of people, like saying all white people are x. A russian isn't the same as an Englishman, right? There are different types of latinos, you have mexicans, 'ricans, dominicans, south americans, central americans, guatemalans, haitians/islanders, cubans, etc. And then you have variance of individual personalities.

So maybe, maybe not.

>>1147983

It's not like I haven't taken a crap in the woods before, but isn't it illegal? There may very well be people around, it's a sorta popular destination within a few hours of a major city. I don't have a mini-shovel.

>>1147984
I am actually Asian from the UK.
I think there are Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans in that company. How do they treat Asians?

>>1147985
I don't think it's illegal unless your trespassing on someones property. Key thing is to just wander in for a bit, a 5-10 minute walk into the woods and bury it.

> I don't have a mini-shovel.
Buy one or take your old beachshovel from when you were smaller :^)

>>1147954
Because there's nothing to do there besides gambling?

TESOL
TESL
TEFL
CELTA
DELTA
Which one do I pick?

I know that the first three are offered through Oxford and CELTA-DELTA are offered through Cambridge. I know DELTA is for more advanced or experienced teachers. Most people start with the CELTA and whatever the Oxford introductory variant certificate is...I think TEFL?

Is one preferred over the other? CELTA costs like $2600USD near me whereas the Oxford certs cost like $1100USD. If there's no preference or guarantee that CELTA offers better access to higher paying jobs or more highly desired countries, I think I will stick with whatever the Oxford cert is...

Please advise...

I'm planning to travel from Colombia to Russia, and so far the quickest flight is one from Lufthansa which consists of a 11h flight from Bogota to Frankfurt, 1h 15m wait and then to Moscow.
I'm a bit skeptic, is that enough time? How likely it is that i would miss my second flight?

Another thing i wonder is what to do if my credit card doesn't have enough money to pay for the tickets? My credit card has a limit of $1000 USD but the tickets seem to be around $1800 or so. Can i use various different cards to buy it?

>>1148017
it depends on where you're going

asia with the exception of maybe burma and bhutan requires none of them. lower pay areas with more competition such as south america or the middle east require higher quals depending on the country. the poorer countries require quals specifically because even though the pay is worse, it gets increasingly higher relative to the locals

none of them are worthwhile if you plan on teaching long term, in which case you should just go for a 2 year program.

so yeah, it depends on where you want to teach and how long you want to do it.

>>1147953

I've got a flight into Asia that has a significant layover in Istanbul. I've been there before and really enjoyed myself, I'm thinking a nice glass of apple tea and a trip to a Hammam is really what I need after at 10 hour flight.

That being said, all the recent events in Turkey have made me very nervous. Is it safe? I mean, I know ISIS is active in the country, I really don't feel like getting my head cut off. Or caught up in a coup attempt. Or getting caught in a bombing.

Am I being paranoid or are my fears founded?

>>1148693
So you would suggest a MA in TESOL or some equivalent program? Thanks!

>Right now I am learning French and I am with a host family for 10 days in France
>I want someone to speak French to, but I sense that the host family (an elderly couple) is hosting kids only for business reasons and are not that interested in cultural exchange etc
>Like they never eat meals with us, they are often in the private off-limit areas, the host dad only asks us if we will study French or go to the city centre during small talk and nothing else, I gave them a box of biscuit and they left it in a dusty corner on a cupboard, etc
>Host mom does small talk every now and then like ask me about my country and culture
Should I try to keep in touch with my host family for the sake of having someone to speak French to?

>>1148867
Dude that's so sad. Frenchfag here, I hate French people for this kind of reasons.
If you wanna meet people who you can talk French with, you can try hanging out in bars (anyone that becomes chatty when tipsy will love talking French to you), or more intellectual places like libraries or cafe.

Where do you live?

What's a good offline maps app for Android?

>>1148684
1h 15m should be enough time but if your first flight is delayed then you're basically fucked for your transfer flight. The good news is that the airline will put you on another to get to your destination if that happens. The bad news is that it may be several hours later and/or may include another layover. But you can also try to go on standby for an earlier flight if that happens.

>Can i use various different cards to buy it?
Yes, you should be able to, but you will probably have to call to book the ticket since websites don't usually have the option to split the cost across numerous cards.

If I want to go to Europe, where would be the best places to go? I have never been out of the country before and I plan to go alone.

>>1149060
What do you want to do or what are you travelling for.
Where are you from

>>1149068

I live in America north of Chicago. I feel like I have never had control of my life and want to experience something new. always feeling like I live to work instead of work to live.

sight see architecture/art/paintings.
bars/nightlife/beer

Question about longer term Europe travel regarding the schengen zone. Say I want to drift around for a year or more. I get that I can only stay less than three months in any given nation before needing a visa (and also triggering residency for tax purposes.) Do I need to leave the schengen zone entirely for 3 months before being able to return? Like for example, I can't spend a few months in France then immediately go to Germany for a few, I would have to leave the entire schengen zone for three months and fuck off to turkey or africa or something before being able to come back?

Sorry if this was explained before but I'm confused.

1.5 days in Siep Reap

Airport->Hotel transportation
Hotel->Angkor Wat->Hotel transportation
Hotel->Airport transportation
Around 4 meals

How much money will I need to be safe?

>>1148716

bump here, need an answer as I'm buying tickets soon

I'm working with family in WI and plan on traveling to WA in little over a month. Would it be crazy to take the train from Chicago to Pasco? It's either that or just buy a plane ticket when I get paid after harvest. I'm working with a 200 dollar budget right now.

>>1148895
I am in Paris. Are French people often like this?

>>1147984
>Even the friendly ones are less friendly to whites than to other latino
>implying
I'm guessing you're white honestly. Latinos are friendly to anyone who doesn't obviously give them a reason to not be, at least in general as per the cultures that exist in Latin America.
>>1147975
Small talk isn't really a thing to hispanics, at the end of the day. At least not American small talk. "The weather, huh?" etc. If a hispanic wants to talk to you they will, and if you put in effort to be friends, chances are you'll be payed back in similar efforts.

But idk, you said you're "Asian" from the UK and I know to you guys that could be Chinese or a Paki.
If you're a paki, prepare for a fair bit of racism, but it's not as serious as it sounds. More like prejudice and stereotyping.
If you're east asian, prepared to get called "Chinito", Japanese, Korean, any of them are referred to as Chinito. It's not offensive to us so don't be offended. None of it is meant to be hurtful.

>>1149193
>Small talk isn't really a thing to hispanics
Nigga we do that a lot. Waiting in line for something? Small talk. Sitting close to someone in the bus? Small talk. Someone complains about service sucking dick? Small talk. Fruits are kinda expensive in the supermarket? Small talk. This is more prevalent the older the person is.
I have actually found in travel guides directed to us tips like "don't try to have small talks with euros like you do at home"

>>1149202
Where are you from m8?

>>1149166

Why would it be crazy to take a train that tens of thousands of other people take every year?

Whats the best way to get from copenhagen to helsinki
Then from helsinki to norway and best way to travel from south to north norway

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How strict is United Airlines with their personal carry on rule? I got this Timbuk2 messenger bag in size medium, but I'm worried it will be too big and I might return it

>>1149377
Looking at interrail there, I know it doesnt go to finland directly but could get to stockholm and take a ferry.
When it says 5 days in a month is that 5 journeys or a full day of unlimited journeys

>>1149166
My friend took a train from Seattle to Chicago. For the most part he found it comfortable but it wasn't something he recommended just because of the amount of time it took, iirc a couple days to cross the country. Since you're asking then I'm guessing time isn't as big of a factor for you. You should spring for an actual sleeper and not just a seat otherwise it will be a really uncomfortable ride.

>>1149237
Colombia. Every time i go out with my mom or grandparents they are bound to start talking with random people. And even when they don't people approach them too.
Just the other day we were waiting in line to do some stuff in a court and suddenly someone complained about the service without talking to anyone in particular. That was enough to get everyone to talk.

>>1149397

I have traveled by train on a seat. shorter distance, but it was a recliner and wasn't too bad. I could have for sure sleeped on it.

>>1149704
One night isn't bad but try doing it 2+ nights. I had shoulder surgery and had to sleep in a recliner for a few days. Transitioning to a bed was both incredibly painful yet absolutely wonderful. Nothing beats being able to fully lie down to sleep.

My girlfriend and I are seated right now in the plain, heading to Miami from Santiago and there is a baby in the seat next to us. The whole family is noisy, they already talked to the crew to change seats so they can stay all together, now they want to change diapers to the baby... Holy shit what is the point of travelling like that?
Im sensing the next 8 hours might be a nightmare.
Any thoughts?

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How do you guys pay for trv? Do you simply save up for it and then plan a trip? Do you have a job that nets you discounts? I always find myself saving for the sake of saving and can never set aside money for travel.

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So I'm done with planes for the time being. Maybe I'll end up doing cognitive behavioral therapy eventually but heh.

Next trip I'm taking will probably be one of those expensive freighter cruises (I fucking love ships and I kinda regret not becoming a sailor). Does anybody on /trv/ have experience with those? How far ahead did you book? How was your experience? What company would you recommend? Maris has a few ones I think I'd like doing but I was wondering if there were other noteworthy ones.

Also taking suggestions for trips based on unconventional transport if you have any.

is owning a boat and travelling around the world fun?

>>1150489
>based on unconventional transport

Where you stay at?

>>1150490
How experienced are you with boats?

>>1150498
Montreal

How hot is it in Southern India? I live in New York and the weathers been killing me this weekend. Is it gonna be that bad when I visit Kerala in December? I'm gonna be on the beach.

Is it worth travelling around my home country at random first to get used to moving around a lot before travelling abroad? Just getting on random buses or whatever and seeing where I end up, exploring cities and such.

Or is it better to go right into a relatively safe destination abroad?

t. 20 something who's lived in a rural area all his life.

>>1150738
Depends on your country, but i'd say it is. You're going out of your comfort zone but still remain in a familiar environment, it would probably help you build up confidence and an adventurer's spirit. It will probably be a lot cheaper.

How far will $5000 AUD get me in south-east Asia? I'm planning on staying for a while and in cheap backpackers/couchsurfing as much as possible. Have a one-way ticket to Ho Chi Minh, then travel to Ha Noi, through Lao and Northern Thailand, then to Myanmar, then possibly to Cambodia if I have enough money.

Has anyone been to Oktoberfest? Was it worth it? How early should you book accommodation?

When travelling through Europe what is the best pre paid sim card to get. I wont be needing to call or text as it can all be done through facebook. So ideally one with a lot of data

Why the fuck doesn't /trv/ have the flag emblem when someone makes a post?

/pol/ gets them, I think we deserve it more than anyone.

Will about 3k be enough for 8ish weeks going between denmark,finland, sweden, germany and norway. Most of the time I would be staying at a workaway place so accommadation isnt going to be a major cost.

>>1149179
Yes

>>1150937
Its gonna be hellishly expansive. 8-9 euro for a liter of beer. Also due to recent events there will be strict security.

>>1151022
>Why the fuck doesn't /trv/ have the flag emblem when someone makes a post?
moot once asked if we wanted them and most people here said no for some reason.

>>1151025
That's roughly $53 a day and those countries are expensive, so probably not. Try to do the math out yourself with travel costs, food, etc.

>>1151022
It would make us /int/ 2.0. People would discuss more about flags and "banter" than travelling stuff.
Chances are half of the threads would get derrailed (If you post about japan with a korean flag you get called a shill, an india flag would automatically call for POOINLOO shitposting, a mexican one would get BUILD WALL, etc)

>>1151086
I agree but at the same time I think it would be helpful when people as travel and cost questions. I think it was brought up in another thread (the car rental one), but there are some people who just assume everyone knows they're an American.

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First poster here, so I don't know if this belongs in this board.

I'm from Germany and could easily travel to a vast amount of interesting european places in a few hours. Some of my friends have seen almost half the globe, while I always stayed at home.
Not that I'm not interested in other countries or cultures, it's just that I'm missing some kind of goal or purpose in simply travelling. Sure, I could hop on a train, ride to Paris and stand in front of the Eiffel Tower. But why? just to post a fucking selfie on Facebook?

I don't want to sound prickish or 'privileged', but what good is travelling if it isn't associated with a mission, or a quest if you will, to accomplish?

>>1149072
Evanstone or the burbs homie? Go to Denmark or Budapest ;)

>>1151088
That's like asking "what's the point of studying x if you're going to work in y".
For me it's not about purpose, it's about feeling and what it means to you. If you travel to "accomplish a mission" chances are you're not going to enjoy much. If you say "well i'm going to paris to see the monuments and history" and go just with that in mind you'll probably miss out a lot more the place has to offer (food, the people, etc). A much better approach would be "I'm going to paris to enjoy myself".

>Sure, I could hop on a train, ride to Paris and stand in front of the Eiffel Tower. But why? just to post a fucking selfie on Facebook?
I think you're misunderstanding something., it's not like taking the selfie is notwas the purpose of the trip, it's just a way for people to convey their enjoyment.
You don't go because you want to take a selfie.
You take a selfie because you are having a good time and want to brag about it.

>>1151082
Any idea of the rough cost of travelling between the countries

>>1151095
Thank you, for the reply.
I think I understand your point, yet I'm not sure if I can evoke this kind of enjoyment from simply being somwhere. A very big part of my personality is highly bound to goals and achieving them through actions, so it's hard for me to simply lose myself into the moment.

>>1151098
No desu, go to the company sites of buses/trains and do it yourself. Buses will be cheaper. A good site to use is https://www.rome2rio.com

>>1151095
>You don't go because you want to take a selfie.
>You take a selfie because you are having a good time and want to brag about it.
To be fair, there are a lot of people who essentially do just go to take selfies and otherwise experience as homely a situation as possible.

But that's more a strange mutation of the modern world (without being a commie, the Wiki article on "The society of the spectacle" got me thinking a bit on this.) than the secret reason everyone travels, and even in the 70s people were talking about how for some tourists the photograph was the most important part of the journey.

I suppose those type of people are more drawn to package-holiday tourism than taking a hitch-hiking holiday in Cambodia on a whim, though.

>>1147953
My brother is in Istanbul. Should I be worried?

Is Groupon ever worth it? Particularly if you're traveling alone and not sure what to do?

Going to Europe from Aus on the 29th. Is Paris honestly worth it? All I hear is bad things about it. Overpriced, pickpockets, not to mention the terrorism situation at the moment. But if I skip it am I really missing out on anything more than being able to say I've been to Paris?

>>1152066
What are you into? Paris has some art, some night life some history and some architecture that are unique an, if you are into that, worth experiencing. If that does not float your boat, you can skip it and go someplace else.

My usual approach to Paris is:

1: Get of plane.
2: Get on train
3: Exuent omnes, stage left.
4: ?????
5: PROFIT!

But then, I don't spend more time than I need to in big cities.

>>1151124
>even in the 70s people were talking about how for some tourists the photograph was the most important part of the journey.
>I suppose those type of people are more drawn to package-holiday tourism than taking a hitch-hiking holiday in Cambodia on a whim, though.


And more power to them, if that's what makes them happy. It is absolutely no skin off my nose how somebody else travels, prays, eats or fucks.

World needs more happy people. Bon voyage, selfie-stickers.

>>1151087
Not the anon you're responding to. The flags don't really add any value unless someone is specifically asking about living in another country. Most conversation on this board is focused around visiting other countries, and these kinds of topics can generally be answered by anyone who has gone to those places regardless of whether they currently reside there or not.

>>1151101
I suppose it just depends on your focus and interests. I really like art, for example. It's one thing to look at a picture of the artwork, and another thing entirely to see it in person, to see textures that are lost in photos or view it from different angles. Why read a book when you can just read a summary? Taking your Eiffel Tower example, if you were interested in architecture, then being able to see it in person would probably be a more rewarding experience than looking at a photo of it online.

There's also the old adage, "it's all about the journey, not the destination."

>>1148716
>>1149143
it's a lot better in here now. i wouldn't worry

>>1152096
I enjoy remembering trips and thinking about all the places I've been and the adventures I've had.

I always put off writing shit down and photos are the easiest way of jogging my memory and remembering those things

If I, a travel companion, or someone I met on the trip is not in the picture it has to be documenting something EXTREMELY compelling or interesting to be worth looking back at for me.

Generic pictures of some random tree or tourists sight are as special as when I google a random image off of google and don't invoke the same emotions as the pictures with people in them do.

Is life really that much better in Canada?
I'm an American and I'm 18.
I'm attending McGill here in the Fall.
In other words, if I can become a permanent resident, should I? Should I go even further and become a citizen?

>>1152066
yes if you give a shit about culture at all

cheapest way to get around in europe? for example from dortmund to amsterdam?

This is gonna sound full of faggotry, and I know it is, so whatever.

Started a LDR with a girl, want to move over where she is (Norway) to work for a while. Don't speak the language, but I'm willing to learn.

No idea where to start though, and I can't do my job there as it's running a local mom and pop store. Anyone able to point me in the right direction?

Going to be studying abroad my junior year of college. Studying German, albeit the actual country is waay too unsafe to consider going.

Should I head towards German-speaking countries or opt for other English-speaking countries, and which ones?

>>1152326
https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=17094

Stop subscribing to sensationalist news and politics and look at statistics.

>>1152333
Pretty useful to know, albeit that was in 2015, not now; when the whole immigration crisis is bringing about an increase in violence. Maybe I'd be better off waiting it out?

>>1152335
My bad. Here's 2016. It shows a raise in overall crime with burglary being as much as a 43% increase compared to 2014. The U.S. labels Germany as "medium" for crime as first world countries go but a "high" for terrorism threat. Personally I'd be fine studying there but I wouldn't blame you if you chose otherwise.

https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=19030

>>1152325
Assuming you're in America, the right direction is North East.

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Amerifat here. Decided to travel to Scotland in 2 1/2 weeks to workaway in the highlands for a month. How long does it take to obtain a visa for working in the UK?

Also, most scenic/exciting way to reach the west highlands from Edinburgh? train? car? hitchhike?

>>1152351
kek

I just bought a DSLR camera, how do I pack it with me safely on my travels?

>>1152412
Recently I did the same thing and I got a medium Amazon Basics case and always kept it in my backpack (20 liters) while traveling and always carried both with me.

However, when I was out and about I usually just carried the camera with a lens attached in my backpack without the case.

The camera and lenses (other lens was bubble wrapped and in my bigger travel bag when traveling) were never harmed but it was a pain in the ass.

In Europe for 45 days. Is Eurail worth it? I really don't understand it. I plan to travel around a bit so I will need transportation.

Anyone here been to or are from Perth Australia? I'm an aircraft mechanic in the US looking for a change of scenery and the Australian outback and Perth just look awesome and perfect for me. Id be going alone though. Is it a friendly place? overcrowded? I'm just curious on general information. Thanks for any advice or knowledge in advance everyone.

>>1152524
I'm from Melbourne and I haven't been to Perth before so take from this what you will mate. But everyone I have spoken to that has been there or lived there has loved the place. Australia in general is a friendly place if you stay away from the feral areas which I think it's safe to assume you would. From what I know in the summer the temp can go into the 40s(100+Fahrenheit) but it is a dry heat, not humid like we get up north. The heat and the beaches seem to be a real selling point so hopefully you're into that. There are 2 AFL teams there which would mean a weekly sporting event in the winter if you're interested in getting into AFL(Footy is a common interest between most of the people here and it makes it easy to start a conversation). It definitely isn't overcrowded from what i hear. For a capital city it is probably the ideal size, similar to Adelaide if you adjust the size and population. In general people from Australia are pretty friendly, although I can't speak for Perth, I doubt it would be any different. You shouldn't have any trouble meeting people. Like I said I haven't even been there so not sure how helpful any of that will be, but hopefully you get over here and love it.

>>1152528
thank you so much for replying to me. Two quick questions for you if you don't mind. As someone who is very interested in seeing aboriginal caves and such, how hard is it to see these kind of things out there? I also own a few firearms and Ive only heard that owning a firearm in AUS is very difficult is that true?

>>1152521
A Eurail pass? You're probably better off getting single tickets if you're looking to save money, especially if you don't mind taking a bus.

However, trains are extremely convenient.

>>1152530
If you do end up moving it is probably best to ask the local aboriginal council about any caves. They'll be able to tell you the best way to go about it. Aboriginals have such a unique culture and it's unfortunate that it wasn't nurtured the way it should of been, anyway, the Aboriginals had their own clans/tribes. Now I'm not sure, but I think being able to see the caves would fall onto the individual tribe whether they allow it or not. That's something I don't know. But they are very spiritual people and it is best to learn from the council. I know there are certain parts where men aren't allowed to go and vise versa with woman. It's not against any law but they are sacred sites to these people and it is offensive.

I've never owned a firearm but growing up in a rural town I know plenty of people that did. The process is definietly harder than the US but it is possible. I'm not sure if it would be more difficult since you're not an Australian citizen, however my uncle owns quite a few and goes hunting regularly and has never had trouble with it. Over here it really isn't a object for protection. Most people get shotguns/rifles for hunting or to protect their farms from wild animals

>>1152535
Amazing thank you so much again. I agree with you on Aboriginals having such a unique culture. I love history and want to learn more about their way of life and such. Anyways, thank you.

Hi everyone.

My buddy was just arrested at the airport while he was landing for his honeymoon in Mexico.

The problem is that it was because someone put ammo in his suitcase/he forgot it was in there, not sure which.

How fucked is he?

>>1152540
No worries man, it's honestly really great to hear that. It really is tragic what happened and it's sad how much of their history was wiped away instead of being embraced. I wish more Australians wanted to get educated in the area. But yeah if you end up moving here definitely make a thread i'd be interested on what you think.

>>1152412
I bring it as a carry-on because I like to fiddle with the settings on the plane. I'm sure it will be fine as checked luggage so long as you pack it securely. During the day I just put it in my daybag or keep it around my neck depending on how accessible the camera needs to be. I don't use a camera bag when I travel but I do bring lens pouch because lenses are pretty pricey. Should also mention I only bring a nifty 50 and a wide angle when I travel, so I'm not carrying much with regards to camera gear.

Any good hostels in san diego?

cheapest way to go to amsterdam from dusseldorf?

>>1152783
Dude

Go to fucking Google and do 5 minutes of research

Is it weird travelling alone in your mid 20s? What age would it get weird?

>>1152906
It never gets weird on its own, at least, if you are the type of person that can be happy by yourself or make friends easily.

However, beware of the crowds you'll be with at the places you stay.
Most people would not want to be stuck at a party hostel in Amsterdam or Prague in their 40s or above.

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I plan on traveling through the Balkans in June of 2017, starting in Prague and ending in Istanbul. I know pretty much nothing about the cities that I plan on visiting other than many people say that they are good to visit. I plan on doing this with a eurail global pass, but I am not sure how many days of travel I should get.

A few questions that I have:

Sofia or Bucharest?

Can I get by without speaking any of the languages in the area?

Where should I go for beaches in Bulgaria?

Is it worth checking out Greece?

If you have any recommendations for things to do in the cities, or any towns along the way that I should visit, I would love to hear them.

>>1152911
Also, how much money should I budget daily over 3 weeks of frugal spending?

>>1152908
So it's basically a case of getting on with people and picking the right context? I'm not exactly hugely outgoing but I could probably manage that

>>1152945
Yeah, you should read reviews of any hostel you stay at before you go there. Although you should be doing that anyways.

How does banking work when living in a new country? Can I keep my existing bank, or do I need to open a new account with a local bank?

Is the Philippines worth going to for a week?

What board would a thread about hitchhiking belong in?

>>1152972
get >>>/out/

can you offer me a tour company in europe? i just want to hop on a buss and go somewhere, doesn't matter where, see there and go back that night

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English and teaching are the only skills I have. I want to go teach English in Japan. How much Japanese do I have to know to teach English in Japan? How much do I need to know to live comfortably there?

>>1152972
Nvm i thought you said hiking

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Have any of you had any experience with unplanned travel?

More specifically, will I be asked a lot of questions at customs checkpoints if I don't have a departure date/transport ticket?

I'm going on my first ever holiday abroad soon, it will be a few days in Barcelona with my parents, very touristy and safe. If all goes well I'd like to try traveling some more on my own but I was wondering what the best way to approach this would be as a shutin anxious NEET. I like reading about backpacking and WWOOFing and things like that but I am worried I'll be incompetent and get myself into trouble. I'm sure you've had posters like me before, so sorry about that. Just looking for general for getting "into" travel from ground-zero. I'm in the UK so Europe or even just my own country is fairly accessible.

>>1152325
Have you tried talking to the norwegien gf about learning, casue that seems like the logical starting point
If not, try and find a teacher in your area or someone who does it over skype. If that fails you could always use Duolingo to get a basic understanding of the language

>>1152959
Just go/ring into you bank and ask

>>1148684
I've flown with Lufthansa twice, and they lost my checked luggage both times. I just came back from Ukraine, and they lost my luggage on the connecting flight there, so after they found it, they informed me they would keep it at the airport or mail it to my home in Czech. Instead, they chose to mail it to my Ukraine hotel THE MORNING THAT I LEFT THE COUNTRY. So, be wary of this.

I am thinking about travelling to Paris on Winter in the first part of December, is this a good idea? Or is summer a must for Paris?

>>1153022
You don't need to know any of the local language to go teach english abroad. That being said, the more of the local language you know, the more enjoyable you will find living in a different country.

>>1152226

It would be dumb to not get PR if you can. Outside of outright buying PR (which a lot of Asians are doing to invest here), students have the easiest path.

A Canadian passport is about on par with a US one at this point since Obama ended the Cuba sillyness so only stay in Canada to get citizenship if you truly love the country. It is stable but "boring", although there is some fantastic outdoors here.

>>1153330

It really depends on how much money you have access to, your demeanour, and your ties to your home country. If you can demonstrate that you have the will (ties) to go back home and the resources to get out, it should be no problem.

You should also have a tentative itinerary, ideally on paper. They don't need to be full-out reservations, but just evidence that you've done some research.

Hostels are expensive as fuck in Western Europe.
Don't want to couchsurf

What do?

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>>1153449
Paris is shit during summer. Sure, you'll have Paris Plage but I don't think it's worth the travel. I don't even think it's worth the metro ticket. It's also hot as fuck and pollution goes through the roof.
Winter is when Paris really shines. Quite literally.
It's gonna be night by 5 PM or so. Get yourself a warm coat, drop by the Christmas Market in La Défense and grab some mulled wine. Walk some stairs and admire the view to the Arc the Triomphe from there. Soak it in. "I bet I could walk there" you'll tell yourself. Don't try. Don't forget to get to Opéra to look at the Christmas display windows. Get comfy and walk around some more before going back to wherever you stay.
Definitely wait for December, November is probably gonna get a bit emotional. Don't wait for January though, the magic will be gone.

>>1153553
Go somewhere cheaper.

>>1149083
From what I gather, you can only stay in the schengen zone for 3 months every 6 months.

What the fuck is up with European washing machines? Why does it take like 2 or 3 hours just to wash? Just to wash, not even dry.

North American washing machines take between half an hour and an hour and get them to the same level of cleanliness. Can somebody please explain this to me?

Going to Europe. Landing in the UK and travelling to Netherlands, Germany, Czech, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Portugal. Will be there for a month and a half total. What is the best company or deal to get a sim card with mostly data? Is there anything that would work in all of these countries? Do I need to get a different sim in each country? If I could get a Europe+UK Sim that worked in all of these countries and had say 10gig of data or more that would be perfect.

Should I do work & travel in New Zealand or Australia?

>>1153886
What shitty laundromat did you go to ? Mine down the street is like 25 minutes for washing, 10 for drying. I'm in France, and they work the same in the 15+ I used in the country.

>>1154304
These weren't in laundromats. These were washing machines I used in friends places and airbnbs. I washed my clothes in Ireland, England, France, Netherlands, and Denmark. They all took the same length of time, somewhere between 2-3 hours

Not sure if here's the best place to ask but here it goes.
Should I continue using FSI's language material? Or are they too old and outdated?

I decided to study Vietnamese through their material but comparing it with some other materials, even the most basic "Hi, how are you?" is different.
FSI version:
Chào ông! Ông mạnh giỏi không?

Other sources:
Xin chào! Ahn/Em/Chị có khỏe không?

Should I search for other study material? If so, can someone recommend me something?

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Thinking about taking a boat/ship heavy trip and looking for ideas.
Solo traveler so normie cruises are pretty much out.

I was thinking about fucking around in the Scottish isles or doing the Denmark-Iceland ride but if you knew about other similar ideas that would be great. Preferably in Europe or North America.

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So i might be going to NZ (Auckland more specifically) to visit family at the end of the year (ausfag here). It's been well over 10 years since i have been and i was quite young so i didn't get to do much. I want to do some cool shit while i'm over there. Is 4-5 days enough to visit the south island/do adventure stuff, or will i need more/less time? Trying to figure out how much time to ask for off work before i start planning. Will likely ask for a week and spend 2-3 days with family before doing other stuff.

Day 2 of month long road trip today. heading to SF from Morro Bay.

Got 2 days there with GF and dog

What are the best things to do?

>>1154252
Straya pays about 30% better so....

>>1149086
what a waste of time. youre going to spend all that time just to see the entrance to Angkor Wat

Using HostelWorld for the first time next week. I'm just wondering when i'm paying it says pay in US$, Euro or British Pound (London Hostel) I'm from Australia. If I pay using my Aussie card will I get a conversion fee? If so is the easiest way to do it to just put US dollars onto my other card and pay with that?

>>1154602
Was meant to say is it easiest to use the local currency not US (so Pounds in this case)

>>1154602
Sorry but one other thing. Can I pay the deposit on the app and then when I get to the hostel pay the rest. I'd be more comfortable doing this

>>1154602
>>1154603
Yes, pay in the currency of whatever the destination is, so in your case pay in GBP for a hostel in London. The exchange rate your bank uses is almost always more favorable for you than the vendor's exchange rate. In your case I really wouldn't advise paying anything other than AUD or local currency because then you're getting hit 2x with the exchange rate:
>GBP to USD to AUD
versus
>GBP to AUD

>>1154604
IIRC, with hostelworld you pay a non-refundable %-based deposit and the remaining balance is paid to the hostel when you check in. When you check out on the website it should tell you what you're currently being charged so you can confirm this before actually running your card.

>>1154608
Yeah that makes a lot of sense cheers mate!

That's perfect then.
So I should just change the currency settings in app to whatever country the hostel is in?
For 3 nights the total cost is £56.70.
'Deposit payable today: £6.80'
I transfer £6.80 from AUD into the card I'm paying with and then i'll pay the rest when I get there?

Ugly American who has never left CONUS here. I've decide that it is about time I traveled somewhere other than the Dakota territories. I will be going to Naples in March for about two weeks to visit my brother (NATO JFC). Given that I can only stand his kids for a few days at a time, I'll be travelling out from there as well.

The biggest question is whether I stick to mostly Western Europe (thinking France, Germany, perhaps a day in Wales), or head east to Slovenia, Hungary, Romania? I have no specific activities in mind. It will mostly be doing some photography, making horrible sketches, eating and drinking things I've never heard of.

Other small questions...
It seems that I can save something around 20% on ingress/egress by flying into Rome and taking a train to Naples. Any reason not to do this?

Any suggestions on must-see Naples area sites?

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I am a competent American welder; how can I get a job somewhere like the Netherlands, Japan, the Mediterranean, or Straya?

>>1154769
>Any suggestions on must-see Naples area sites?
You should get pizza, Pompeii and Herculaneum, and the Pompeii museum in Naples.
But Naples is regarded by most as a shithole, so be careful while you are there.

Two weeks would let you see a lot in Italy.
At the very least, you could check out Rome and Florence (among other cities such as Siena and Venice).

You have a lot of options with other cities. There might be a lot of good deals in France due to the lack of tourists.

A lot of people also like to go to Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest (they're all very close to one another). You could add Prague to that as well.
>perhaps a day in Wales
lel, wut

>>1154806
>>perhaps a day in Wales
>lel, wut
My family name is Welsh. I figured I should at least spend a day if I was going to cross the pond. That said, there is nothing specific that is drawing me, and it looks like getting to Wales from Naples will cost nearly as much as my trip across the Atlantic.

What site do people buy train tickets off for travelling Europe?

>>1154769
>>1154831
With only two weeks, just stay in Italy, it won't be nowhere near enough to see all the best sights anyway.

Also don't even look at regular airline flights for travel, you want Ryanair, Wizzair or Easyjet. Flights are dirt cheap in Europe, and I do mean it. 50 bucks across half the continent both ways is fairly common and with luck, flexibility and booking in advance you can do it even for 20.

>>1154833
Different anon but what's the fineprint with those companies? I know Ryanair has all these conditions they can charge you with?

>>1154834
>>1154833
I didn't really ask that question clearly. But I mean what do you need to do to avoid those extra charges

>>1154834
>>1154835
The fineprint is that they try to sell you insurance, seats, first entry and a ton of other useless crap, including peddling shitty perfumes like a gypsy on the flight itself. Also the only thing included in the ticket is a carry-on, normal luggage often costs more than the fare - and the price for going over the low weight limit is a daylight robbery. And do the online check-in or whatever they call it, it's literally just printing out the boarding pass yourself and it saves you a lot of money.
Just read carefully what they tell you when you're booking the ticket instead of just pressing next like an ADD retard and there'll be no surprises.

>>1154835
>>1154834
Check literally everything -- make sure your bags are not too large/heavy, that you check-in correctly, etc.

There are a bunch of resources on Google that would be more accurate and up to date than anyone on here can offer.

>>1154840
>>1154841
Alright I was trying to stay clear of them but that makes me feel a lot better. What about trains and buses? What's the best way to go about those?

>>1154796
usually applying for the job is a first crucial step for getting one

>>1154326
how about you wash them by hand? literally takes less than 15 minutes the whole process and you won't be mistaken for a faglord

Weird green bug on bed in siem reap
threw a pillow at him now he disappeared.

Its almost 1am, i hoota be up at 7am to go to angkor wat

What do

>>1154977
go to sleep, wake up at 7am and go to angkor wat

>>1155222

Waaay too late to be heading out, by then the convoys of tourist buses loaded to the hilt with Chinese tourists will be clogging the roads, and every popular temple overrun with people. The most annoying part about Angkor is the constant sound of DSLRs. I was last there in 2012 so I don't see how it could have improved. In the 90s it was a quiet place of reflection with very few foreign visitors & you could clamber over the temples.

>>1155226
It's a huge place, most tourists are confined to a small number of places, you can literally make a turn here or there and reach an empty place inside the complex

>>1149395
>How strict is United Airlines with their personal carry on rule? I got this Timbuk2 messenger bag in size medium, but I'm worried it will be too big and I might return it
Measure it.
Check United website for dimensions acceptable. (To me, it looks acceptable in size, but is it a good carryon? If you have some papers to carry with your laptop or something. It looks more like a commuter bag, which is the bread and butter of that company, not luggage. Their stuff is durable, however. But, my carryon is Travelpro and holds more actual travel items from it's maximum utilized underseat dimensions, like shoes, outside pocket for travel docs, side pocket for water bottle, multiple compartments inside for organization, great strap for comfort and feet to keep the bottom clean, sling in back for sliding on my 4 wheeled bag's handle when I'm off the flight, etc).

>>1149789
>My girlfriend and I are seated right now in the plain, heading to Miami from Santiago and there is a baby in the seat next to us.
I'm thinking that if the baby is in the 3rd seat out of 4 seats, you have an argument it's not accompanied.

Of course 8 hours will be a nightmare. You're in coach going to 3rd world conditions.

>>1151022
>Why the fuck doesn't /trv/ have the flag emblem when someone makes a post?
Being from a country doesn't give you the same street cred as anyone else who tourists it. Think about that. When was the last time you went to a museum in your own city? Travel advice tends to be quite general, and too country specific for the most part.

>>1151088
>But why? just to post a fucking selfie on Facebook?
That isn't why people travel. That's your projection. It comes from a place of your own naivety, lack of experience, and like you said no interest in other cultures or countries. I'd suggest you also don't give a shit about history, architecture, or anything else. Maybe it's depression. You don't at all sound privileged like you describe, just low class. You probably have little savings/little education, so when other people blow money or sacrifice in order to spend money, you can't relate. If you ever took a single humanities, music appreciation, geography, geology, world history or any arts class that wasn't some quick required slice of your life, you wouldn't get it. I bet you don't read novels for pleasure.

Fix yourself kid. Get a little attitude adjustment when you have two dimes to rub together and start to collect art for your house, a significant other, or just collect memories to reflect on.

>>1151124
>To be fair, there are a lot of people who essentially do just go to take selfies and otherwise experience as homely a situation as possible.
It all sounds very reflective and philosophical, but it's still not true. It isn't just a mutation of society with the living through facebook image portrayal, because it's impossible to totally ignore all the other aspects of an adventure unless you're certifiably mentally ill, with 2 or more disorders. As many crazy people there are in the world, it's still rare, and certainly not the majority or "a lot of people" as you state.

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>>1147954
because Hong Kong is better in everyway other than gambling

Do you think it's possible/a good idea for a NEET to do volunteering/working abroad? I figured it would double up as travel experience and a way to leave my useless leech lifestyle.

>>1155406
>volunteering
No
>working abroad
yes

Try to get a working holiday visa somewhere.

Whats the availability for jobs in SEA doing computer repair work? I have done mostly that all my professional working life and want to know if its something viable there or if its mainly just programming.

I do have other experience but its house renovation, construction and custom cabinet and furnature and thats probably nowhwre near as applicable.

Would love to move and get a job something im proficient in and enjoy so i dont have to live the meme life being a tefl teacher.

Travelling to Cuba.

What do there?

>>1147953
I'm planning on making a trip to Maine from Boston. Where would you guys suggest i go? I'm kind of looking for some scenic beauty, like mountains and stuff. I'm considering Portland, but any other city someone could suggest?

>>1155700
Oh, I am also travelling alone, and I'm from Pakistani descent. How would people treat me?

>>1155700
>Baxter State Park
>Acadia
>Portland
>Mount Washington
>Burlington
Those are the major places outside of Boston. Burlington isn't major but Vermont in general is really nice.

>>1155701
>How would people treat me?
You would be fine. New England is the whitest part of the USA but we aren't inbred rednecks here, even if people might sort of dress like that in rural areas.

Vermont is basically socialist, New Hampshire is Libertarian, Massachusetts is mostly liberal, and Maine is...well, I don't know...but none of them are known for racism (besides maybe Boston from years ago in regards to black people).

Has anyone here travelled to Uruguay? Do you have any recommendations on things to see/places to go?

Thanks.

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Where is a good place to shoot guns (at a range) in/near DC?

>>1149405
This anon is right desu, Latin American countries are my favorite destination because of it. I love strolling around markets/food courts and being pampered and talked to by the elder women. That would never fuckin happen here.

>>1150863
Jesus man, I travelled Vietnam/Cambodia/Lao once for 6 weeks on 800 euro. You'll be fine.

To any black people who have travelled to east Asia (China,Japan etc)

What was it like for you? Did you feel unwelcomed? Did you like standing out?

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Where the fuck do I stay in Hamburg?

I'm only there for one night but none of the hostels really stand out to me.

I graduate this December and want to do the JET program next year. However, early departure isn't until April and if I don't get that I'll have to wait around until July.

What is a good /trv/ job to get so I can save up money while I wait? I was thinking about working on a cruise ship during this time, but does anyone know if they would let me work for only a couple of months?

>>1155784
So I've booked my ticket to Portland. What do you suggest I do there? Apart from the scenery and everything, what's fun to do there? And bars I should check out. Not a big fan of clubs but I've never been to one in the states. Not really sure they'll have clubs in Portland but regardless, what's fun?

Also what's the cheapest way to travel? I don't have a car so I'm either travelling bus or by air, but flights are quite expensive. I've got the money, it jut pains me to pay that much.

>>1155787
Alright thanks for your help. Since I'm in Boston, do you know of any shooting ranges I could go to? What's the situation for that?

>>1156425
>what's the cheapest way to travel?
If you're going between Maine and Boston you should only use buses (mostly them) or trains.
Look into using Megabus or another bus company that operates up there.

You can take an Amtrak train between Boston/Portland, which is not very expensive, and there might be interesting places along the way. This would be much nicer than a bus.
I haven't taken that train, but it goes to Freeport (north past Portland) which is a cool little city. It's most famous for having the flagship LL Bean store.

Portland is a small city but you should go there for a day or two. You can do fun stuff on the water (sailing, kayaking, etc.), see a lighthouse, go into mom & pop stores...I think it's a very good city to simply walk around and explore.
Many people would choose to rent a bike and ride around as well.

I don't know anything about bars and restaurants, but it's many people do go to Portland for both.
>>1156426
I don't think there are any shooting ranges actually within Boston. It might have Boston in its name, but it's actually somewhere else.

I see Groupons for shooting ranges all the time -- you might to try something like this: https://www.groupon.com/deals/mass-firearms-school-7

Make sure you can definitely do it as a foreigner. Although, in all honesty, I wouldn't even bother doing it around here. It would be a pain in the ass to go to any place with a gun range.

It's more of the type of thing a person would do while traveling to Las Vegas...our gun laws are very strict and we don't have a gun culture here in Massachusetts.

Going to Indianapolis next week for a day or two. Any cool spots there or is it dull? Personal experiences? Shit to see? I'll probably pop into the art museum but besides that who knows. I'm not really into the bar scene but anywhere stoners hang or natural beauty can be found would be nice.
Also any nice unique towns in the southern half of Indiana?

Has anyone had experience mailing or receiving more prescription medications while overseas?

A family member of mine is currently traveling through S.E Asia and is in Thailand right now. He just realized over there he does not have enough malaria pills to last for the duration of his trip. Does anyone know who he or I should contact to get more? The last thing I want to do is spend hundreds of dollars mailing him meds only to get it seized through customs or him ending up in a Thai prison for contraband or something.

>>1156654
He can likely get them in the pharmacy in Thailand. Maybe even OTC

I asked in /g\ with no response. Hopefully this is a good place to post. Want to know the best bang for buck go pro I can get. I am wanting to record a 32 mile bicycle music festival. Thanks in advance

>>1155819
Gently bumping the Uruguay question.

>>1154441
/trv/
pls

How do you guys meet other people when you get to a city?
Please don't say bars

>>1157480
Spoof your Tinder location in advance and line up some girls.

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Backpacking tripped for the weekend got cancelled and I've decided it's a great time to visit Vancouver instead.

Do you guys have any advice for things to do/see in Vancouver or Canada in general?

Also how the fuck does Canadian money work? Do I need to hit up a bank and pick up a bunch of Canadian money? Or will I be fine using a debit card?

>>1155869
The white house, the US capitol are good targets

>>1157541
Never been to Vancouver but...
You will need to use the card as credit
Most bigger bus and train stations have currency exchanges and they're in any downtown area
The coins are loonies for 1$ coins and toonies for 2$ coins

What are cool stuff to do in Istanbul? i'm gonna be there next week and i've already seen the tourist landmarks, looking for stuff like cool bars where i can meet young interesting people, that sort of stuff

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Is Punjab any less shitty (both literally and figuratively) than the rest of India?

I've been sufficiently warned about India, but I was wondering if Punjab was any different.

What can you do in Dublin and Galway around summer time apart from going to bars and
>watch beautiful nature
?

>>1154875

>washing your clothes in the '"'''''''current year'"''''''' by hand

Sure, just carry you vat and washboard in your backpack.

I have a two-week vacation lined up in December.

What are some places that can be easily enjoyed in two weeks? I am very open-minded, so there's very little that I genuinely dislike.

I'm TESOL certified with a bachelor's degree and one year experience. I have lost all interest in teaching in the third world so Southeast Asia and South America are gone from my list of places I'd like to teach. My question to you guys is where can I teach with my credentials and what site should I use. Eslcafe and seriousteachers have both been disappointing.

I am an American so I'm not sure if it would be easy to find a position in Europe. If I had to pick an ideal, it would be St. Petersburg, but Google has yielded nothing of any use when I looked up jobs there.

Also would like to hear of experiences from those who have taught outside of the conventional countries you tend to see mentioned here.

I was offered a position in Radom with free housing but pay that amounts to about 500 USD. Can anyone convince me that this isn't pitiful?

>>1158298
Don't fall for the memes, sure there are lots of places in India covered in shit, but if you can get over that you're in for a great experience, the food, the landscapes, the people, the cities it's all wonderful and worth getting out of your comfort zone for it

>>1158318
The reason why I find Punjab particularly intriguing is because I know a lot of Punjabis myself, and they don't have any bad things to say about Punjab; many of them have encouraged me to go see it for myself. I also know for a fact that most of them know how to properly use a bathroom.

I'm just wondering if Punjab really is a decent place, or if this is just anecdotal bias from the few Punjabis that I do know.

>>1158319
probably a bit of both mate, one way to find out really, go for it, i'm going to india next month in any case, i have some indian friends and the consensus is the nothernmost part of the country is the cleanest apparantley (near the himalayas etc)

>>1158322
>the consensus is the nothernmost part of the country is the cleanest
That's the consensus with my own Punjabi friends.

When I mention things like public shitting or using specific hands for wiping, they tell me "Goddammit Anon, I'm not one of those dirty Telugus/south Indians!"

>>1158334
if you travel a bit you'll encounter those sort of situations where people from a city/state/country would tell you bad things about other city/state/country and not to visit it, always take that with less than a grain of salt as their views are always heavily biased, they probably told you or implied not to visit south india because they're dirty but don't let that stop you go and see for yourself and you'll probably find a different truth, basically if you listen to everyone at this rate you won't go anywhere.

>>1158315
If you want less pitiful conditions get less pitiful credentials.

>>1158358
What a stupid post. You're either suggesting I lie on my resume, or you're not suggesting anything at all. I assume, for your sake, that it's the former and so I will respond accordingly. My conscience will not let me lie just so I can get some teaching position. Besides, I could not add a year of experience since I have not been out of university for long enough.

>>1147953
For those of you that use hostels, how do you anticipate securing your belongings?

I brought a lock to a hostel before, but it didn't fit the latch on the locker. I've heard/seen people locking their bag itself, but mine isn't able to do that, and I'm not buying whole new luggage.

>>1159676
A lock on a bag is not going to deter a thief

>>1158303
I wash my clothes in streams and even sinks sometimes with campsuds, no washboard necessary

I just had to cancel a trip for October planned from January due to an emergency, but I want to try and go next year. It was a long wait for nothing because I was always told to buy your tickets as far as in advance as possible.
Anyway, is it wise to buy plane tickets for international travel (from the US) a month before departure? Or is there an ideal time frame to buy?

>>1158362
I'm suggesting you work at a lower end job before you work at a higher end job. That's how it fucking works. You have very little experience and qualifications.

You expect people to help you with your shitty attitude? You expect to find a nice job with that sense of entitlement? You'll learn sooner or later.

This may sound dumb, but i'll be flying from Madrid to Moscow, and then from Moscow to St. Petersburg, i will arrive to Moscow at 5am and i just bought the ticket from Moscow to St. Petersburg departing at 8am, leaving 3 hours between.
Is it enough time, or did i fuck up?

>>1159742
Yes, you sound pretty dumb. 2 reasons for that:
1) Moscow has 4 airports, but you didn't mention your connection details. From Dme to svo you'll be fucked, Dme to vko it's fine. And if it's the same place...You are even more stupid because obvious answer is "no".
2) > taking a plane to St Pete and not a glorious Sapsan to observe beautiful landscape and shitty beatdown derevnyas on your way

>>1159746
>you didn't mention your connection details.
Sorry for not clarifying, i did take that into account before buying, so i will arrive to and depart from Sheremetyevo airport.

>>1159748
Svo is the best one, chill. You'll be fine.

would it be viable to fund backpacking across europe with casual labour? or would that be too unreliable/low paid to actually be survivable?

(it's early days of the idea, little more than a whim, but i think if i decide to stop and save money i'll probably never leave.)

I'm considering flying over to Los Angeles from New Zealand, how good is it as a starting point for like a month of travel?

I like the idea of Mexico as a cheap place to travel around but is it actually cheap or are all the 'safe' places full of jacked up prices and tourist traps? I enjoyed going to a Chile and Peru a few years back, but Bolivia not so much, so the main reasons that draw me to Mexico is to revive my half assed attempt at learning spanish and to chill in a cheap country to live in.

Also as a side-note I like the idea of a road trip but since I'll be 20/21 when I travel it's pretty much a no go because no one likes renting cars out to young people. Are buses a good substitute, and are they good for meeting other travellers as a solo traveller?

Hopefully this isn't too much question spam

So I am taking a week off in january to travel to europe and have no idea what the fuck I am doing. I want to see the louvre but would also like to see more of europe (at least one more country). Flying there is a no brainer, but planning hotel stays and reservations is making me stressed. Is it advisable to fly in without hotel/hostel reservations and just wing it? Is january a busy time?

>>1159816
As someone who has lived all their life in LA I always feel bad for tourists that come here. Dont get me wrong, there is stuff to do, but certainly not enough to warrant a flight. I get the feeling most tourists leave disappointed. Hollywood is a crowded, homeless filled, smelly mess full of souvenir shops and the beaches arent much different from any others. Disneyland is overcrowded to the point where you cant enjoy yourself, same with universal studios.

>>1159707
So you just leave your stuff unlocked and unattended?

>A lock on a bag is not going to deter a thief

Not sure I agree with that. It's only common sense that a bag just sitting alone on your bunk is more likely to get broken into than a locked one or one locked in a locker.

>>1147954
It's Portugal's Hong Kong, except it isn't as good unless you want to piss your money away in a casino.

>>1159725
Generally the closer you get to your desired departure date, the more expensive tickets will be. If you're buying tickets a few days to a month before your trip, it's gonna be more expensive than usual. I'm an admin so I book a lot of flights; sometimes last minute bookings end up costing double the average ticket price because cheaper fares were already snatched up by others.

When I feel the travel itch, I start watching ticket prices for the destination(s) I want to visit. Airlines have sales pretty regularly so you can generally get tickets for below-average price if you're patient and keep checking for price drops. I think somewhere between 3-6 months before your trip is the sweet spot.

Also, general rule of thumb is that if you can't afford to buy the commodity again at full price, then get insurance for it.

>>1159829
Eh, anon is correct and incorrect. The saying is, "Locks only keep out the curious." A determined thief will get into your bag no matter what you do, but a lock will generally prevent "curious" people with wandering fingers from getting into your shit.

Flying from Taiwan back home to America, any places I should stop by for a day or two?

Considerations
1. Traveling alone
2. Don't drink
3. Into weeb shit, but culture is fine too

This would be my first ever trip on my own and would like to hear suggestions you might have.

>>1159707
which is why you put a lock on the hostel locker where your bag is
>>1159837
do you think your hostel roommate will bring a bolt cutter?

>>1159796
not really, unless you mean prostitution

>>1159828
The only reason I chose LA as a starting point is that it's significantly cheaper than anywhere else in America, so I can easily go in check out Hollywood then go move onto another place.

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Stupid QTDDIOT.

How do you guys make your travel plans? It sounds stupid, but I always keep trying to come up with vacation plans for all these amazing places, but I never come up with anything really worthwhile. Do you just pick a few places in a certain country, and sort of YOLO your way there? Do you make crazy detailed itineraries of the places you go, the way you'll get there, and what days you'll be there?

I travel fairly often, but i always have someone else with me who plans everything and sort of leads the way with me in tail.

>>1159856
anyone? what about japan? or is that place so prohibitively expensive that i shouldn't even bother?

Is the San Francisco MOMA open?
Last time I was in SF it was closed for refurbishment or something

>>1159828
Britfag here. Visited every single city in California except for LA. I have absolutely no interest in the place at all. I don't know why Brits all flock there

>>1156654
you don't need any malaria pills in SEA
save yourself and him the money

>>1160220
all the people i know who had malaria pills stopped taking them cause they were lazy or they made them feel like shit.

>>1160231
the best reason not to take them is because you were clever enough not to buy them in the first place

>>1160070
Depends on what kind of traveller you are. I'm usually a solo traveller and very much on the "play things by ear" end of the spectrum, so all I have to do is figure out the logistics and a rough budget. How do I get there, where will I sleep, how do I get around, how long will I stay, how do I get back, and how much can I / should I spend. Logical stuff. Once I'm there, then I figure out what exactly I want to do. I'm mostly into exploring new areas, walking, biking, seeing sights, going to parks (urban parks or state parks), and eating out. All of which is pretty easy to do on the fly.

I did have trouble on my last trip (Vancouver) because I was counting on renting a bicycle and almost none of the places accepted debit cards. Finally found one that did, but I had to walk a long way and pay a $150 cash deposit. Would have been better to have figured that out ahead of time. But there's always a flip side: ended up doing a lot of nice walking to find the shop that I might not have done otherwise.

You wanna find the right (for you) balance between structure and freedom. I'm pretty far on the freedom side but as I travel more I'm starting to experiment with more structure.

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I'm in the early stages of thinking about quitting my blue collar job and moving across the US. Reasons being: a change of scenery, an improvement in environment, and a challenge. I have about 10k saved and am a flexible, adaptable single person that's willing to live frugally during the transition. I have a few relatives in the new place, and back home have supportive parents as a safety net.

Anyone do something similar to this? How much did you line up (housing, work, etc.) ahead of time vs once you got there? What kind of challenges did you have? Did you doubt yourself and get depressed during the process? What are things like now?

Thought the most straightforward approach would be to line up housing ahead of time, drive my belongs out there, move in, find a temporary job during the winter (I have some restaurant experience but am open to many other types of work), all the while searching for a better job in my own industry.

I'm going on a 10 day trip and I may need to take medication three times per day during this trip. The flight will take 12 hours, so I will need to take one of these pills on board.

How easy is it to get medication through airport security and customs? I've contemplated just hiding a single pill on myself to avoid the trouble, but then it'll be in my suitcase as well.

>>1160863
If it is prescription medication, and it is legal in the countries your are travelling through, it should be OK if you have it in the original packaging from the pharmacist. I would advise against carrying loose pills -- they might be mistaken for contraband.

>>1160754
I'm sort of doing this now with some changes - quitting my white collar job (Friday is my last day), decided to go travel since I am no longer restricted in terms of vacation duration. I have 3 months abroad planned right now. Depending on how I feel after 2 months, I will either return home and job search or stay abroad and travel and/or find work to do. Basically, once the money runs out, I'm coming home.

Regarding regret, I think it depends on your current situation and why, exactly, you want to pick up and leave. As they say, you can't run away from your problems - they will eventually catch up to you. Also, personally I wouldn't move somewhere with the intent to actually live there unless I had a job lined up already. Being OK with working a crappy job is one thing, but when it comes to making ends meet, you need to at least break even on your paycheck otherwise your savings is gonna dry up eventually.

>>1147953
I'm planning to visit Prague, Vienna and Budapest next month for a bit less than two weeks.
assuming transport and hostels are already covered, would 700 yuros be enough for food (not eating at restaurants every day), most attractions and getting shitfaced?

Prague: 4 days
Vienna: 3 days
Budapest: 4 days or 5

>>1160863
>How easy is it to get medication through airport security and customs?

Security -- no problems, as long as it is not a lot of liquid.

Customs -- Boarding, no problem. Disembarking, probably no porblem, but laws vary.

I have been to places like Dubai and Kuwait where there are some restrictions on some drugs, and none of the drugs I take are restricted, but I do travel with perscription pills, and have never been searched or checked. Not looking like a druggie or smuggler probably helps with that.

How can I go about living in the Philippines for a year or so visa-wise without being employed or marrying someone? I've got a shit tonne of cash and I'm enjoying having nothing but time. I've got a 60 day tourist visa at the moment, but I know it can only be extended so many times.

I'm going overseas and I have to wait in Beijing for 9 hours while I wait for another plane, can I go outside the airport and look around and stuff or do I need to just wait there

>>1161762
Give me 500$ and I will send you a postcard. Serious offers only

What's the Smithsonian Udzar-Hazy museum at Dulles Airport like? Worth a look?

I'm staying in DC but getting there is a fuck around (I leave via Reagan) so considering renting a car for the day to go there & Alexandria (Freemasonry Monument). Worth doing?

>>1162478
>What's the Smithsonian Udzar-Hazy museum at Dulles Airport like? Worth a look?
It's worth a look if you really like aviation. It's got a live working control tower to play in, the enola gay, spirit of st louis, and a lot of experimental aircrafts and other firsts, such as with computers that supported the space program. It's still only something like 5% of the air and space collection, but they finally have huge warehouse space to put it on display thanks to the big donors. It is also totally worth having a rental car in northern virginia such as for driving Skyline drive, shopping at tyson's, viewing the sights at night, going to the cathedral, going south a bit to some of the estates, but you can take the metro to Reston, and a bus to get the museum instead if it's something you don't wish to do. It's indeed very easy to use Reagan for your trip and not have a rental. Zip car?

I lived in DC, never once wanted to go to the Masonic temple but drove past it all the time, so sorry on that one, dunno, but I believe it's really just a meeting place for their private members, but can be rented out for events like political receptions/wedding/mason get togethers. It's kind of creepy really, people who pledge oaths to things that aren't God. It's churchlike, but isn't a church!

>>1162478
>>1162502
can confirm, udvar-hazy center is wonderful. Exponentially better than the national air and space museum, if you're looking to see more aircraft.

I'm thinking of going to Bucharest Romania with my girlfriend. Any general recommendations or near-by cities we should visit?

I have done Budapest, Krakow, Prague, so thinking perhaps something in Serbia, Bulgaria or Ukraine.

When I renew my passport, does the passport number change?

Anyone know which cities in England have Citibike programs? Would it be worth it to invest in a bicycle if I intended to catch trains between major cities?

>>1162502

>zip car

Fuck no, I am 195cm, I'll get a real car. I've found some good rates already.

>meeting place for private members

FYI most lodges offer tours to the public, this memorial is no different, the offer tours & the view from the tower is quite good I am told. Also, your view on masonry is totally skewed & quite far from the truth, you'd be surprised what we're all about! It's like having a whole separate family you can rely on for help if necessary (source: third degree master mason - me).

>>1162503

Cheers fampai, I am so glad I found out about it, everyone goes on about Smithsonin but this is an almost hidden gem!

>>1149086

lel

Siem Riep is pretty easy. You'll be able to live like a king on $300.

Haggle with a tuk-tuk for a trip to angkor wat and make sure you see the whole damn thing (consult the map). It shouldn't cost you more than $15 for a whole day around the temples and back to the hotel. Don't be an idiot and get ripped off: make sure you, in no uncertain terms, you agree on a price before you go anywhere.

Check out bar street. Bar street itself is not that great, but there are some nice places in some of the darker corners. That being said: avoid dark corners. Eat the fried ice cream and pop a bunch of $10 vicodin. Eat the happy pizza (if you can't decide on one, google it and go with the one that has the best reviews) and check out the reggae bar.

I personally went to one of the small floating villages that surround Siem Riep. I went in the dry season though, so it wasn't so much floating as muddy. Still interesting and still nice to walk around in. Everyone will wave at you and some will try to talk to you if they know a little English (don't let kids hug you though).

If you end up staying at the Funky Flashpacker (awful name, not a bad hostel though admittedly full of plebs) make sure you eat the that little family restaurant next door instead of paying for their overpriced western shit. My nigga who works there makes the biggest plate of egg fried rice you can get for a $1.50, plus it feels good to help out small businesses in poor countries.

Enjoy Siem Riep, and keep in mind that it's a party town. If you're not there for Angkor wat, the floating villages and other such cultural pursuit then you're probably there for the drugs. Both are worthwhile ways to spend your time there, but I advise you not to mix the two.

Which seating bay at Madison Square Garden offers a good view/price ratio? I'll pay up to $150/ticket, planning on seeing Rangers v Coyotes on October 23.

I arrived in Cairo last night and the city is literally pretty horrible. I've visited the museum and Mohammed Ali palace today. Both of which were disturbingly empty. I look Egyptian but the hawkers work out I'm not when i dont waltz across main streets like the others do

I've got three more days. I'll do the obligatory trip to Giza but have no idea what else to do

The trip could be salvaged if the hostel vibe was good but there is only one other person here and he doesn't speak English

While I'm typing this, the megaphone chanting is starting up again. It's too real out here

>>1164157

If you look Egyptian, but dress like a stupid tourist, people will recognize you easily. I look Egyptian too and wore jeans, t shirt with a training jacket while I was there and not a single person thought I was tourist and always addressed me in Arabic. And Cairo is bloody amazing when you can experience it as a local. You need to git gud.

tl;dr, stop wearing shorts, your Bali tshirt and crocs

>>1164160

You're right, I'll try harder tomo

Any recommendations?

International flights to places like Mexico are going to generally be more expensive closer to christmas/new years right?

>>1165218
Yes, as are intranational flights. There are also way more planes in the air on specific dates around Christmas/New Years, which means bottlenecks at airports and ATC areas where there is limited capacity to deal with extra flights. Add into that what happens if a storm or something closes down an airport and disrupts everything through the system, and it can be a stressful time to fly, expect delays and have some fat in your schedule.

Visiting Paris with my wife for 4 days by the end of October.

Do's and don'ts?
Where (not) to go?
Anything I should know about EuroDisney?

Question: How easy is it to get a job on a fishing trawler in Australia? Thinking of doing Tiger Prawn season, but have no clue if experience is required.

Also, NZ or Australia for a first time WHV'er?

>>1166193
You could render that question somewhat moot by getting at least some general fishing boat experience in our home country first...

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In November a friend and I will be visiting Nepal. I'm a pretty big cannabis user, where can I score quality goods?

We'll be in Kathmandu for only a day or so, and be renting motor bikes in Pokhara for a couple of days. We'll also be in the annapurna region for a couple of weeks.

>>1166237

DUDE

I´ve read on /trv/ that its best to book flight tickets directly from the airline. But the flight I want to take is cheaper at another ticket website (cheaptickets). What is the disadvantage buying tickets from such websites?

>>1166195
Not really an option where I live (Indiana, USA). surely there would be a couple vessels in need of help regardless of experience, right?

Wheres a good place in the us for a mid 20s guy to go solo?
I kinda wanna do new york but ive already been there

>>1166477
What are you into? Outdoorsy stuff, Tennessee is cool, and from what I've seen online, Colorado, Washington, Utah, Maine and Oregon look pretty nice.

Urban stuff, not really sure. Depends on what you want.

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Has anyone had any experience riding a Greyhound bus in the states? Price wise it isn't too bad considering I just want to get to Denver, but I'm wondering if it's just for degenerates and homeless.

>>1166490
I was thinking something relaxing

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I'm a lonely faggot who wants to do some traveling this summer. What's some decent places to go/stuff to do alone in the states?

What are the must see places in London? How will the climate be in early february?

>>1166528
>I'm a lonely faggot who wants to do some traveling this summer. What's some decent places to go/stuff to do alone in the states?


What sort of stuff do you enjoy doing? Give us something to work with.

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Going to italy to work a couple of months soon. Are americans of mexican descent liked at all?

>>1150863
Can only speak for 'Nam but it's dirt cheap, even in the tourist trap places like Hoi An. Wouldn't expect the others to be any different. 5k would last you months

>>1151259
it's ok as far as price (usually), but the reason businesses go on groupon is because they're struggling.

they are MEANT to offer a discount but can tell from experience some places will lie to groupon and you and artificially inflate the prices to offer you the same/even worse prices than just walking in the front door.

Use it as a research tool and if the prices seem reasonable go with it.

>>1152412
Only bring one lens, your kit lens is fine. Yes yes zoom makes you lazy but on holiday you dont always have the time or inclination or ability to get into a better position. Your skill as a 'tog is far more important than your megapickels or glass either. Wrap the strap around and through your hand so it cant get snatched. store it in your day bag when not holding/using. I usually end up holding it most of the time because otherwise it's just a paperweight.

>>1152524
Lived in Perth all my life, we're neutral to tourists despite that we should be thankful anyone wants to come all the way out here. You will need a car our public transport is garbage. Weather is equivalent to California warm (24-30c av) windy (second windiest in world) sunny, beautiful landscape lots of urban sprawl so not crowded not a great deal to do but more than the self hating residents generally make out. Decent night life for its size. Expensive cost of living, even with your stronger dollar. Down south is mint Margaret River and bunker bay are gorgeous and lush with some wicked beaches and great winerys. Whole state is very safe but drivers are easily the worst in the world.

>>1166529
You really couldn't search that in Google?

>>1149072
prague and budapest are your best bets
do 3 weeks with a week each in prague/vienna/buda

drink, party, see nice things

>>1152226
how about you see for yourself
McGill and mtl are about as interesting as Canada gets, but our population is so sparse and diverse that you can't really say canada is one thing only

It's like America Light + socialism. I like it, but I was born here.

>>1166530
>What sort of stuff do you enjoy doing?
I don't know I'm honestly a pretty boring guy who's lived in a small town his whole life and spends most time on anime and vidya. I was hoping some people could share what they've done before. I've always wanted to try camping and I enjoy fishing so maybe that.

>>1166647
Go to some national parks and try camping in some of them.

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I'm crossing from Israel to Egypt from Eilat - Taba, on my way to Cairo. How fucked am I?

Going to Shanghai and surrounding cities for 1.5 weeks.

How do I avoid all the fucking tainted, poisoned, laced food?

Link related
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_safety_incidents_in_China#Gutter_oil_scandal

My most fluent language is English, and I also speak abysmal French at a high school level.

What countries can I travel to without needing a tour guide?

>>1147985
It's popular enough that you can't shut but not to have a rest stop/close exit?

>>1150490
You mean a sailboat? Yeah nothing short of AMAZING, but you really need to go with friends, friends who know how to sail that is. Otherwise it's a bit boring, ineffective and can be dangerous at times.

Fingol here.
Im going to australia to work welding some stuff.
My question is if anyone has moved from a right-side driven country to a left one, how hard is it to rewire your brain to that?

>>1167465
Is one carry on enough for 3 weeks in Thailand?

>>1167465
Belgian working in the UK here. It's a'ight. It'll take a month or so to check the correct side of the street when crossing, but after that you should be OK.

If you plan on driving, try to make some friends who are cool with letting you drive their cars around quiet neighbourhoods. I've been in the UK for half a year now and precedence rules are still tricky sometimes.

>>1167528
Sure, you only need underpants and a couple of changes of clothing. You'll never need a sweater, and shit like flip flops and trunks you can buy there.

Which Hong Kong district is better for cyberpunku feels: Tsim Sha Tsui or Caroline Hill?

Canuck here, im having some problems. Im pretty much a shut in neet but I want to try traveling. The problem is when I apply for a passport I need 2 references that have known me for 2 years and arent family. I literally have no friends and have hardly left my house in years, is there anything I can do. Why is the system so stacked against introverts its not fair.

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>>1168090
See pic related, it's straight off the Canadian Passport website. This is a list of people you CAN'T use as references.

If you read it very carefully, you CAN use your cousins, uncles, and aunts as references, provided that you don't live with them.

Going to Dublin in November, thinking of visiting Wicklow but I'm not sure if I should pay for a private tour. I'm on a tight budget and would like to save as much as possible, not to mention I'm going alone and like doing things at my own pace. Can I somehow get there alone and explore or is that not advisable for a solo tourist?

>>1168090
>Why is the system so stacked against introverts its not fair.
Don't lump us all together with your worthless kind.
You can be an introvert and still grow out of this stupid shit.

>>1163368
yes

If you're asking because you want to buy your ticket now but your current passport is expired, airlines usually let you leave the passport number entry empty as long as you update it a couple of days before the flight. If you can't do that online just call them and they'll sort it for you

>>1168267

Oh wow, thanks I guess I can ask my aunt and uncle.

>>1168274

Yeah thats true, trying to travel is pretty much my last attempt at doing something with my life.

>>1168044

I remember being in TST/Kowloon in the late 90s, it was night & raining, felt like straight out of Bladerunner!

>>1167100

DESU it's rarely tainted food that causes the more common "travel illnesses" ie the shitting/vomiting ones, most of the time it's due to exposure to bacteria your body is unfamiliar with, and that can be from food, water, or just touching / coming into contact with things ie money.

The best way to avoid falling ill, particularly in south/east Asia is to take probiotics (higher amount of "good" bacteria the better), and use hand sanitiser frequently, especially if you smoke.

>>1168090
you fucking wot
you need motherfucking references to obtain a passport in canda? what? why? what the fuck? you can't just show your ID?

>>1168395

No its pretty bullshit you need 2 rerferences that have known you for 2 years plus a "guarantor"

The guarantor must

>Hold a 5-year or 10-year Canadian passport that is valid or has been expired for no more than one year, on the day you submit your application.

Shit is stupid

>>1168385
Shiiieet that's awesome. General reviews for affordable TST hotels complain about cleanliness but I think I'm willing to try my luck for that. Thanks!

>>1168525
whaat the fuck, how is this even allowed? does the un human rights comitee know about this? how did the first passport holder be created anyway?

>>1168595

They added these new rules within the last few years, they wanted it to be harder to fake an application because I guess I lot of people want canadian passports. They are similiar to american passports and you are able to get into a lot of countries without applying for visas and shit. Anyway its fucking bullshit, they call your references and ask them a bunch of questions about you.

>>1148978
>The good news is that the airline will put you on another to get to your destination if that happens.

If they are the same airline, definitely. If they are in the same alliance, pretty definitely.

Otherwise, you may get fucked.

If you have an option, I'd give your self more time for that layover.

Remember, doors on the plane you are trying to catch in Frankfurt close some time BEFORE the departure time.

And I fucking hate trying to get around in Frankfurt airport. It is poorly signed, there are often long lines to clear customs and then clear security again even when transferring, it suffers from a sprawling design... if it was me, I'd spend a few extra pesos if there is a flight that avoids Frankfurt altogether.

>>1149068
>When asking about what to do at a destination, mention what do you want to do or what are you traveling for, where are you from, what sort of budget are you looking at?


Modestly suggest this line be included in future QTDTOT OPs. Would save some time.

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>>1149086
Dunno about the money, but if you can, get over to Angkor Thom as well (It's the one with the iconic Big Fucking Stone Faces) and Ta Prohm (the one with the jungle still growing out of it, seen in Tomb Raider, very atmospheric, famous "dinosaur" carving.)

As somebody else mentioned, you are going to wish you spent another day or two, if you are interested in seeing all that there is to see there.

The night market is always fun.

Also, see how many times the same band of musicians missing buts from land mines manages to get ahead of you...

>>1149166
How much is your time worth to you? Which may have to do with how long you are planning to stay.

>>1149789
I think maybe you need to relax and perhaps grow up a bit. Maybe travel will help you there.

Protip: People have babies. Happens all over the world. Two of the four things babies do is make noise and shit. One of the other things they do is eat, so maybe you'll get some boobage as a small recompense for your trouble.

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>>1150203
>How do you guys pay for trv? Do you simply save up for it and then plan a trip?

Yeah, though I also got a small windfall inheritance, and am using that to pay for some travels with my family.

>Do you have a job that nets you discounts?

My job puts me in planes enough that I get some useful miles. Got 3-4 of us to Italy two years ago, had to pay for the 4th.

> I always find myself saving for the sake of saving and can never set aside money for travel.

Some people prefer to save up money for their old age. Some people prefer to save up memories.

If you want to do both, learn to discipline yourself a bit. It is not hard, you just have to make the decision to do it.

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>>1150489
Cars are not really unconventional, but you can get to a lot of places by car.

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>>1151022
HEY GUYS IT'S THE FLAG THING AGAIN!!!!

It has come up lots of times, and the consensus has always been that we don't want the signposting that comes with flags, which in turn add nothing to the discussion on the board. I can happen to be in Spain but know nothing about it really, I can be a guy who spent 12 years in SEA but be posting from the UK, and I can use proxies to spoof the flag I am using anyway. Flags do nothing for us, and just shit up boards that have them.
Flags: Again (and again) No.

>>1151081
It has been discussed here numerous tomes. The reasons for "No" are explained, again, elsewhere in this thread. Reasons for "Yes" seemed to be pretty non-existent.

>>1151088
>but what good is travelling if it isn't associated with a mission, or a quest if you will, to accomplish?

If you don;t know the answer to that, maybe you are not a traveler. Which is fine, many people are not.

Good luck with the rest of your life, though. To each his own.

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>>1151095
>You take a selfie because you are having a good time and want to brag about it.

Or just to remember it. I take pictures (few if any selfies) as mementos of the trip. I enjoy doing that. It is not why I travel.

>>1152335
>Maybe I'd be better off waiting it out?

I think so.

Back over at /pol/ would be a great place for you to go and wait.

>>1152546
>How fucked is he?

Possibly quite. Depends on how much, how smooth a talker he is, and how good a lawyer he can rent.

Probably needs to do that last one right away.

>>1152967
What interests you., how much money can you spend, where are you coming from, where have you been already?

>>1168630
>they call your references and ask them a bunch of questions about you.
Is this a recent thing?

I got my newest passport two years ago, and neither of my references got phone calls.

/trv/, I'm a hasty motherfucker looking for hasty answers.

I booked time off from work for this coming December. Two weeks off. Thing is, I don't have any travel plans as of yet.

Can any one of you recommend a place that would be ideal for a two-week vacation? Almost anything works, since I rarely travel (it's been almost a decade since I've went anywhere).

>>1168713

I dont think they call them every time if you are renewing a passport, but they are likely to call if you are getting it for the first time.

>>1147953
tips on picking up hookers in thailand? should i do it online? or go to a specific area in bangkok?

>>1159856
you could visit akihabara in tokyo, japan, its like the weeb capital of the world. japan isnt too expensive, about as expensive as the US

>>1166594
you'll fit right in

>>1168668
Problem is, in a lot of international ports, such as border crossings and airports, you're not always entitled to the same rights as a civilian.

So you could scream for a lawyer all you want, and they don't have to let you speak with one.

Where can I get my laundry done (someone wash it for me, not sit & wait in laundromat) in Niagara Falls, ON to avoid paying through the ass hole at the hotel?

travelling from cold to warm climate: what do I do with my warm clothes that I will only need when I return?

Stuff that I really will only need on the way to the airport and on the way from the airport when coming back. I can reduce this to a minimum, but it has to include shoes and jacket, and I really don't want to be lugging this shit around with me in the tropic. What do??

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Sort of bumping this >>1150203

I haven't done much traveling, but when I did my first solo trip, it was with almost 4 - 5 months worth of savings off my minimum wage (full-time, $7.25 an hour) job as a cashier. I have yet to get a college degree and at the very least I want a bachelor's. So... I have a bunch of questions for those who are more experienced;

>At what age did you start traveling? Do you have a college degree?

>Generally how much time do you take between trips? What do you do? Do you go back to work and saving money for your next trip? Is it not something you put much thought into?

and as the other anon said,
>How do you afford it? How many trips can you make in a year?

Admittedly, I need to set some priorities for myself when it comes to work, school and traveling, but I'm pretty fucking lost. I just wanna travel a lot and not waste my time in life working a shitty job just to pay rent and food, but traveling isn't cheap and it is very time-consuming...

Pls help.