whats the best plane pillow thing
>>2641778Sit on a folded-up blanket. There's many benefits to bringing a soft small blanket on your travels. If your hotel pillow is too flat, it can help you sleep better. If your bedspread is too heavy, too small or feels disgusting, you can wrap your arms in it. If you get cold on a bus, it can be used as a poncho. If you are sitting for hours on a hard seat, it saves your bum. >>2641433Window seat and rest your head on a folded-up blanket. Bonus points if you farted into it earlier while sitting on it. Neck pillows are a meme. Everyone carries one onto the plane and then tries to pretend they are comfortable, but no, you are still sitting straight up, except now you have something pushing on the side of your face. If you can't keep your head upright any more on a long-ass flight, you can put your pack on your tray, toss the folded-up blanket top of it, and slump forward like a junkie for a bit.
>>2641433Kino pillow would be a large enough block that you place on the tray table and would keep your back straight enough to sleep comfortably as you rest your face in it. Airline seats don't recline far enough to be comfy, best thing to do is sleep school-desk mode. Whoever sees this pls make it happen, I'll pay hundreds for it.The true answer is enjoy being awake, or drink/sleep deprive so that you pass out for the whole thing and accept the body aches after the fact.
>>2641433i use decathlon's blue one the flights i take can be up to 7 hours long the only issue i have is the sweating but at the end of the flight i dont feel any neck pain so its worth it
>>2641439>First poorWait until you try fly private, you'll never want to go back.
>>2641433mypillow
Going to Japan in October.Want to potentially stay for longer than the 90 days of the tourist visa allows, but don’t know the best way to go about it. You can’t change a tourist visa to any other visa type while you’re in Japan as far as I know. Money isn’t a concern.Student visa would require me to be at a language school 20 hours a week, which I’m not entirely opposed to, but really don’t want to be locked down to one area. I’ve read of people getting work visas and then quitting their job once they get to Japan. The visa remains attached to the person, not the company, and (apparently) as long as you prove to immigration every 3 months that you are actively looking for a new job (if they even contact you), you’re good to go.From US so working holiday visa isn’t an option.I’ve been researching this incessantly online and would appreciate any input or advice.
>>2643560Can I just stay in Korea for a day? How long do I have to wait before coming back?
>>2643303Get a double-entry visayou could try the old trick of hopping over the pond to South Korea for a few days when you near the 90 days and returniong to Japan for another 90 days after that, but I don't know if that's possible anymore
>>2643303>Money isn’t a concern.fly to Busan for the weekend after 10 weeks and then fly back to Japan, getting a new visa.
>>2643778You have to stay in Korea for exactly two days. No more no less. If you don't it will insult the Japanese because you broke tenshuido rule and they will force you to commit seppuku before beheading you.It sucks but that's the way it is.
>>2643303visa
Semi nomad. How would one go about getting real work (not like WWOOFing) without the rigamarole of applications, fake interviews, and penis inspections. If anything I would prefer real interviews.My ideal is showing up to a farm in Amish country and then working until the sun goes down. I don’t want to take up something where the first few months i’m just “putting my time in” before i’m allowed to do something. How did you find or build your employment that works well for you.
>>2643629It actually sounds so chill in these grunt factories because you work when you want, you get paid by weight. Only problem is doing that won't give you a girlfriend in hell. Somebody fucked up when they created reality because buddy that is a fucking prison sentence.
>>2643631PO Box is ineligible as a domicile address. The only time I've found a PO Box to be useful in the past few years is when I had to renew my passport. Not sure if you can have that sent general delivery... Getting my driver's license was a big hassle; the initial license bounced because the address I had it mailed to was not my official residence, so I paid $12 for a replacement license. No address requirement for the replacement, kek.I registered my vehicle using the address of the guy who sold it to me. Strangely enough, cops don't give a fuck about the address on your registration slip matching with the one on your driver's license. But getting your vehicle registered in the first place can be a problem. States have even started cracking down on private mailbox services that many nomads have been using as domiciles to register their RVs and vans.I had a friend who gave me permission to use his daughter's address as a domicile after I helped reconnect him with his old meth dealer. I never met her or visited the property, but for five years it was listed as my legal residency. I even used it to cast my vote in 2016. Whenever any official gave me trouble about it, I'd tell them "I don't have a house, but that's the address I claim as a legal residence". >>2643636Then what? Stake out their mailbox and swipe your shit out of it when it finally arrives?
>>2643629Farmworkers are lazy. LMFAO. What a load of crock.Beet harvest in North Dakota is a major moneymaker every fall for all sorts of traveling folk. You work twelve hour shifts, either day shift or night shift, 7 days a week until the harvest is complete. Harvest work is definitely in my radar to top up my travel fund for another six plus months in Asia next winter. My van's gotta last the summer though...
>>2644325>put down address you grew up in/friends place>put shipping address as PO box>"hey anon why are these different?">Oh I've moved here and a friend offered me his place till I got a feel for the area so I just have a PO box for most things right now till I get my apartment settled."Wow... so fucking hard
>>2642564get remote work
>24yr old>go to japan for 2nd time>first time solo, this time with 2 good friends>start off in tokyo>roadtrip to nagano nature>adventures ensues>sleep in a tent for the first time >laugh hysterically with friends during trip, never laughed this much in a week>never had this much fun in a holiday>roadtrip to kyoto and osaka>osaka nightclub, close to pulling 9/10 japanese girl but cockblocked by her friend>flow state ensues, effortlessly making genuine connections everywhere i go>fuark ... time is going too fast>9 days are up>fly back to amsterdamComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>2646702Japan? :O
Can some anons share?
>>2644283Yes, MN/WI (god’s country) do have mountian lions.I’ve come across a lot of black bears in wisconsin. More than any state, even yellowstone area of wyoming.
>>2644271That's nice. I have seen tigers and leopards multiple times including cubs as youngs as 3 months :)>>2644270Bangladesh has 65% of Sunderbans and despite that India has better management in all aspects of conservation. Indian Sunderbans is even said to have a higher tiger density. >>2644273Thanks desu will look into it. The best place in the world for cougar sightings is Torres Del Paine tho
>>2644099(((holywood))) and a popular book made by a retard sold the idea to other retards (specially woman) that India is some spiritual place to "find yourself">>2644199>need a constant force of pajeets to keep the leopards in check>co-exist
>>2644317It's called monitoring retard. If this isn't co-existence then what it is? American and African approach to conservation is very different to Indian one
>>2643794very good
I went to Korea for a few weeks this winter and I really liked it... has anyone traveled/lived there for an extended period of time? How was it for you? Tips, advice, stories, etc?I've been steadily learning more about its language and more highbrow culture (not the kpop stuff), and it's made me even more interested. I'm a 28 year old grad student who just got his masters and is starting a PhD, and if that doesn't work out, I was seriously thinking of applying for South Korea's English teaching program or something and going to a rural area for a few years before figuring out what to do next.
>>2638262bump
>>2638262No but kimchi sucks
>>2639889>The psychic profit of helping out a fellow traveler, of courseI have sent you positive energy and compassionate psychic advice.Nameste!
>>2644388No it doesnt
>>2642402You'll have to look around but there are or at least were hotels that offer long term rentals. The room can be like an apartment with everything in there beyond a typical hotel room, and you still get to use all hotel services. I remember it being a thing because they don't require deposits and contracts like typical housing and because travel went down during 2020 and hotels wanted to keep up income. The long term rentals are the top floors away from short stay guests. A quick search now I found a serviced hotel https://www.sofitel-seoul.com/en/serviced-residences/one-bedroom-deluxe-suite/And another place to find rentals that are more budget friendly https://stay.enkor.kr/
Hey guys, 23 y/o white male anon with no future ambitions in life who's been to around 15 countries. I want to ask what experience you guys have with TEFL websites or with Worldpackers, Workaway, or other volunteer travel websites? Wanting to do long-term travel and maybe it'll give me some direction.
I am going to try it for my first time soon also (28yo male) there are a lot people asking for small renovations etc. I am actually a qualified carpenter so hopefully I can find something good.I would be keen to go somewhere different like Iceland or northern Norwaythat 50usd entry fee tho
>>2646329Punjabi Village Anon here, with the app you can also find other workawayers nearby, abit like couchsurfing. Made some friends this way in Iraq as there are no Workaways here but I did manage to contact a girl here working with an NGO. You can see all the Hosts average reply time & last activity so it'd fairly easy to avoid dead ends.shilling pretty hard here but idk it was well worth it for me easily $1000+ free experiences through one month and one host alone.
>>2646631Looks like Norway has a decent amount of hosts but I can imagine they're abit more picky than somewhere like India, let us know how you go.
I see this same stupir fucking thread every few weeks, do not use this site and do not do these!!!! They are all business owners and cheap people exploiting you for free labor while offering abysmal living conditions. They don't even keep their word or treat you well. You don't learn anything or gain any skills.
>>2646631Northern Norway is great. Almost anywhere you go you will find beautiful or challenging nature outside the city/town to see and hike. The people are generally more down to earth and accomodating than the south. This even goes for the bigger (by norwegian standards) cities. It takes a bit longer to travel around between places, but the payoff is nice scenery on the way. Same goes for the western part of the country.
Happy Sunday Catchan,I thought I might tap into the collective travel knowledge here since we are all a bit of a diverse bunch from varying backgrounds. So I just booked a flight to Japan next month May 3 to Jun 1 and I'd like to hear any tips or reccomendations from those who have visited there or anywhere in the Orient really. This seems like one of the best months to travel there. Golden Week is just ending so less crowds and just before the wet season and before summer vacation for much of the world. I got a large backpack and plan to buy a second hand piece of luggage to load up with goodies before I head back. I know there might be a bit of a culture shock when I get there so I am doing my best to be prepared as this country is probably the most "different" country I have been to. So please share any thoughts or your experience in the matter. I am a well off male around 40 and I am planning on staying at a variety of different properties including ryokans, capsule hotels, hostels and Marriott properties as I am a Ambassador Elite with them. Also, I love hot springs and considering walking the Nakasendo Trail. A good primer or must knows would be very helpful for my trip. Thanks!
>>2645050I did a month japan trip blind last summer and recommend sticking to three weeks
>>2646338Why?
>>2646338Blind you mean on-the-fly? I am at a few days less than a month. Why is a little less than a week more too much?
>>2646338Traveling with a blindfold seems a bit dangerous
>>2646384I honestly don't know what he was trying to say. I an going to guess that he meant he was going to visit without any research and kind of do it with children "on the fly" meaning book accommodations and decide what or who you want to do on the day of. I totally understand that and it's a cool way to travel, but I am not sure how great of an extent you can do that in Japan. Maybe some if it's off season or shoulder season.
What is the smallest bag you think you could get away with international travel?This last trip I took a 45L max size carry on and a near 40L personal item and had it stuffed full of clothes I didn't use and other bulk. That bag even bursted at the seams at the end of the trip. Now I'm thinking to take only one backpack at 20L. Can it be done? So what if you don't change clothes often. And I didn't even use 80% of the other doodads I packed besides clothes. It would make exploring around the city and hotel hopping so much more exciting.
>>2643876:(
>>2643861I spent 30 days in Japan with a 40L backpack and a smaller 20L day pack, both started at ~80% capacity to keep room for souvenirs. It was more than enough for getting around the country, I never rewore clothes. On the tail end of my trip in my last hotel I bought a suitcase to check one way on the way back and filled it with souvenirs, which is the best option.
Let me guess, you need more?
>>2644008This is your best option
>>26438614l bag
How many bad reviews complaining about the same thing before you should take it seriously? This resort has 4.5 stars on trip advisor and nearly 10000 reviews but in the past year there has been atleast 20 reviews from what I can see, which say they or their family were repeatedly sexually harassed by the workers groping and things like that. I’d be going with my gf so that’s the only reason I’m questioning this other than that the place looks amazing.
>>2643493you’ve clearly never been to the Caribbean with a woman. All the men over there think white women are easy especially if they’re drunk.
>>2643896I have I just don't go to resorts or %chain% places.
Nothing anyone says could outweigh 'recent trend of customer harrassment" imo. If the recent posts have regular complaints every so often its shit. This could be the beginning of the end. Like a game on steam that got a garbage update. Questionable service is one of the only definitive reasons i wouldnt give a place money.
>>2643454I only worry if there's a lot of reviews bitching about the same thing either in a short time range before my booking or spaced evenly throughout the hotel's entire existence. If it's a streak of "X is shit" that was 10 reviews a year ago and then the topic disappeared entirely, I ignore it. Otherwise there's an obvious trend that'll likely affect me too.Bedbugs are the sole exception. I see a single review about bedbugs ever, into the trash it goes. I don't care if "they surely fixed it afterwards and just didn't spot them in time", if a single customer had to go through these, you irredeemably fucked up.Oh yeah, and I'm also extremely sceptical of any place that does not provide pictures of the bathroom. Always a good reason for that.
>>2643454google reviews are good
what the fuckyou can drive from europe to the sahara in 2 days
>>2645938I mean you could technically also cross through Libya, Morocco just seems to be the mainstream safer route, but if you want to be kidnapped for a ransom be my guest
>>2642566>Crazy to think how much worse things have gotten for africa since decolonization.Lmao what a burger take.
>>2645949That and Saudi Arabia pays so much money to host it that literally no one can outbid them.
>>2646591>trying to argue Africa is a better place now than it was when it was ruled by white people just to be obstinate against "Americans" in his mindAmazing
>>2646676Burger doesn't necessarily mean "American", it's a state of mind that has long transcended borders. Literally anyone can be a burger.
Is this a safe country to travel to? How are tourists treated by the American people? What states do you recommend avoiding if any?
>>2639260>Is this a safe country to travel to?Generally speaking, yes. The most surefire way to avoid crime in America is to avoid any urban area with large populations of blacks, which means most major cities on the East Coast and the Midwest. When your hear about gun violence in America, 99.9% of what you're hearing about is black gang violence. They also artificially boost other crime statistics too. You won't get any guns pulled on you outside of major cities unless you start trouble. You will be much safer sticking to rural and suburban areas, but keep in mind that mass transit is almost nonexistent, even in large cities, so you will either need to rent a car or make use of Ubers to get around.>How are tourists treated by the American people?You'll be treated well, especially if you're from a European country, though America is so multiethnic that nobody will care about your race. Some regions are more welcoming than others; the South is known for its hospitality while the Northeast is generally regarded as being comparatively rude. The West Coast is fairly friendly as well. The big thing is that you must be able to speak at least a little English because the vast majority of Americans only speak English. Also, hostels in America are almost nonexistent. Cheap lodging in America means dirty or dangerous (or both). You will have to take this into account when planning your lodging.>What states do you recommend avoiding if any?Not so much states, but cities. As previously stated, avoid any city with a large black population. This includes: Baltimore, Atlanta, Detroit, Memphis, Washington DC (outside of the touristy areas), Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis (avoid this one like the plague), Kansas City, Milwaukee, and even New York City is very bad in some places. If you do choose to go to these cities, it's imperative that you research which neighborhoods have the highest crime rates so you'll know which areas to avoid.
>>2639268US is not a tourist country. There's so much shit you have to deal with visiting most major cities that you're not gonna get outside of the western hemisphere. OP this map will save you a lot of trouble. Don't go to any of the shaded places.
>>2644186please stop posting like you've been out of the US.
>>2644034>and even New York City is very bad in some placesI will be travelling to New York in October. Where in particular should I avoid? I will be staying in a hotel in the middle of Manhattan (just south of cental park) so I presume that area should be safe enough? I've always been given the impression that Manhattan is basically safe, and that all the dangerous areas are outside of it (such as the Bronx, etc). Is that true?
>>2639260washington
How much it costs to live a comfy, low-energy NEET life in Southeast Asia>Home country: USA>Countries visited: Philippines (29 days), Thailand (29 days), Malaysia (58 days), Thailand (28 days)>Total in-country expenses: 4215 USD>Flight expenses: 1835 USD>Total expenses: 6050 USD144 days total, $42/dayCan you afford it?I saved $15,000 specifically for this trip, so it looks like I won't be returning to work any time soon, heh heh
>>2637750>that pic>sigh>like the soft curves of a woman...this why travel to se asia is so popular...warm inviting charming vistas...616C6C206A616E6E6965732073686F756C64206675636B696E6720646965
>>2637750>$42/daylol my rent here in Great Shitain is £30 a day so about $38 dollars a dayhowever I don't spend $10 a day on food because I eat like a 12th century peasant
>>2639576To be a degenerate sexpat.
>>2640429not a roider and not in thailand but I'm assuming you can find a busy gym in bangkok, make some friends and just find the right pharmacy hook uplike scoring good pharmacies in other countries you can sometimes just go from pharmacy to pharmacy and ask the guy behind the counter if they have what you want, eventually you get lucky, but maybe not with hgh though
>>2637750malaysia
Bros, heading to Switzerland next Wednesday w my brother. Been a lazy pos and he pretty much planned the whole trip. How’s this looking? Anything missing you’d highly recommend or something you’d say to avoid? Love hiking but not a fan of congested areas as I like to hike to get away from the rest of normies. For transit according to my calculations it’s cheaper to just buy our tickets as we go as opposed to a 6 day travel pass by about $36. Any nuances involved with the day to day plan that would make the 6 day pass the better option?
>>2643683I have recieved a from the otherworld. It claimed you weren't lazy. Why would I hear this young man? You should be working even harder than that in hell or else god is going to burn you slave.
You don't need a full day to explore the old town of Lucerne, even more for Interlaken.
>>2643969So spend the extra day in interlaken or something connectable from there?
So this is the power of /trv/
>>2643683climb the alps
