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I'm a Spanish 23yo who was raised in Brazil.My college will have only online classing for the next 6 months.My brother lived in Ireland for the past year and worked as bicycle deliveryman and studied english. I want to do the same in France for some time. What cities are big enough so they have those delivery apps and is not extremely expensiveand full of arabs or blacks?
>>1942330avoid france at all costs. its really not worth it
>>1942400>>1942428>>1942439>>1942521kill yourself
>>1942612cope
>>1942640blow your brains out
Every 80k+ cities have delivery apps. Tell me more about yourself, France is extremely diverse and you can live the laid back country life, the surfer lifestyle in the south west, you can go to aix there are many students there, the paris depressing hellscape if you dress in all black etc.. if you like hiking then go to the alps or pyrénées. it's truly endless. what do you want to do in your spare time
There are still no signs from the Philippines government that they are ready to reopen their border for international tourism anytime soon.The Philippines has been under strict lockdowns for more than nine months now, but in the last month, the government has slowly started easing restrictions for locals. A Tourism hotspot and tropical paradise, the Philippines has long been a favorite for, beach lovers, and ladyboy enthusiasts, and boomer sexpats for decades.Anybody care to share any crazy stories or experiences? Can I live in the PHILIPPINES for 400 dollars a month? How much is a dirty foot hooker in Manila? Should I open a bar or start a pig farm? Can I get laid?Discuss
>>1943004Why not? Are you going to stop me, anon?No? Good, enjoy keeping your seed and being the end of your line. Me? I have several offspring, soon, an army.
>>1943006based leroux
>>1943006Point confirmed, you're a pshycopath with no sense of empathy.Poor women that will fall for your lies
>>1943074This board needs IDs. I'm not even the person you called psycho too the first time. >Poor women that will fall for your liesOthers don't deceive us, only we deceive ourselves.
>>1942980What's your relationship with these women like? Do you need to enter in the company of a mother with the papers, or do just the papers get you in?>>1943004Generative power is the nearest thing to a miracle that exists, anon.
dirt cheap asian countries with stunning nature scenery?
where i can live in a hut somewhere far away from everything and meditate?
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Boys... Japan/Tokyo 2021 Olympics to be Canceled. Who was planning to go? Also, Japan says it is "focused on hosting"... whatever the fuck that means.https://www.baka.com.au/world/asia/japan-govt-has-privately-concluded-tokyo-olympics-will-have-to-be-cancelled-because-of-coronavirus-the-times-citing-senior-ruling-coalition-member-20210122-p56w3i.html
>>1942931Rise in stdsRise in crimeRise in illegal visa overstaysThese were all issues that citizens were worried about from the beginning and you could tell just by taking to them at the bar back in 2019 that nobody wanted the Olympics
>>1942910Really no one here was planning to go, maybe like 2-3 anons at most if they weren't larping back when shit shut down. >>1942934I was there 4 times in 2019, and even part of early 2020. Everyone assumed it was happening up till about mid feb where people got a bit nervous, in march everyone went lol no.The fuck are you talking about
>>1942936I lived there in 2019, you could talk to any one at the bar. No body wanted the Olympics except the government. If course everyone assumed it was happening, that has nothing to do with people not wanting it
>>1942910HAHA I told you guys this months ago
>>1942936I agree that most people here probably weren't planning on going to the olympics anyways, but I think the concern is about the implications on allowing tourism that the olympics have.
Hello fellow citizens of the world!This is a thread to share your favorite quirky things you do when you travel!Me personally, I always check out McDonald's in every country I visit just to see what's different (did you know in Singapore they service rice if you order it????)What's yours?
For souvenirs, I try to collect random items from local businesses. Such as coffee mugs, t-shirts, stickers, pens, reusable shopping bags, etc.
>>1942504>in Hong Kong I did get a milkshake from a Mcdonald's stand in a park.Kowloon Park, right? I had an Ovaltine McFlurry there.
>>1941864They have rice in McDonald's Hawaii too. They also have a choice of SPAM or Portuguese sausage, eggs and rice for breakfast. And seasonal teriyaki burgers, they used to be all year round. Really disappointing that they aren't anymore. Strangely the one at the Dole Cannery had hot dogs, it's the only place in the country I ever saw hot dogs. It's gone now. Otherwise they have everything else I've seen at American McDonald's around the country.
>>1941864I do this too friend, I was bummed when I went to Montenegro and found out there is no McDonalds in the whole country.
>>1942880I do the reusable shopping bags too. Not those ugly black ones with neon city name printed 100x times but ive noticed a lot of europe has a plain white/cream colored cotton tote, with the city name and an old drawing of a view printed on it, little doodles of each major city and their names or map of the city.I actually get a use of them and they normally only cost 1-5 euros. A bunch of states, cities and stores are slowly going bagless and i keep a few in the car. Plus i can use them to wrap stuff in my suitcase, such as wrapping any clean clothes away from dirty clothes on the way home. Or putting my plane pillow and magazine in as i prefer to check the rest of my stuff vs dragging it around the airport.I dont need 20 random mugs, i normally dont stick stickers and i know ill never wear a random Latvia tshirt.
/trv/ approved youtubers?
>>1942692And he brought reddit autists like you to /trv, so fuck him for that.
I watched that one bald dude's video and now i'm obsessed with indian cop chicks.
Anyone seen this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8avjbkTkow [Embed]Pretty amazing. The dude travels to Europe alone. And he gets people to film him doing amazing things like walking around and drinking out of mugs. Even though he hires shills to advertise this video and leave fake comments, I'm lucky to have been one of the 193,000 people to watch it.
>>1931723got tired of his "wah wah I'm a depressed bong" shtick after a while, but he okay.
>>1930071It's just a video, man, and you're on public property.
Previous thread: >>1932497Copypasta FAQ:>Where should I stay in Tokyo?Anywhere on the JR Yamanote loop line.>Is Hiroshima+Miyajima worth it as a day trip from Osaka/Kyoto?Not really, it's too rushed and you should probably just stay the night there.>How do I travel by public transport?I recommend the "Official Japan Travel App". It's free and does a good job of planning routes using public transportation.>"Dude what should I see in ________?"https://www.japan-guide.com/https://www.jnto.go.jp/Solid general guides - sights, sample itineraries, pre-travel considerations, etchttps://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1fmfaySQHmojbRGKWCwRecq6Ln1Bb2Xdh&ll=35.67928012473078%2C139.68638283648374&z=12/JPG/anon put together an autistic supermap of sights, restaurants, and shopping. Go nuts.Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>1943016every place in Japan is "foreigner friendly". you just need to speak Japanese, because Japanese people sure as fuck don't speak English
>>1943016Lived in Aichi (neighboring prefecture) for a season. Visited Gifu a few times. I think they are pretty friendly towards gaijins as far as I know, as long as you give them a decent first impression.
>>1943016Despite the memes, most most Japanese don’t really give a shit about foreigners one way or another since there generally are so few.
Is it just me or do japanese generally especially women dress much better than in London?I’ve been here a couple times and living here now since a couple months ago. Im near london but to me it seems like japanese women dress way way better and more effort than women at home in england. Even just going to work or something. I cant tell if i just never paid attention in london enough or if im being a fag so someone let me know.
>>1943121Japanese and Koreans tend to dress very well, though they tend stick to the same fashion trends and there’s little individualism compared to the West. It’s one of the things I love about these countries. Being in London feels like a third world country sometimes.
No paranormal shit pls. Only real life events like creepy locals, weird environments, bad gut feelings about places you visited etc.
Richmond Virginia. It was 1997. We were in town for the the day to see a punk band at some shitty club. A ghetto looking Honda accord pulls up next to us. Four dudes wearing Halloween masks. I laugh thinking they were a band dressed up for the show. I see 3 of them point assault rifles at us. I can see that they are black dudes. No black people go to punk shows. This is serious. I yell for everyone to run thinking we're all about to die. The black dudes roll out without firing a shot. But I never once went back to Richmond.
>>1941758>muh six weeks vacation>broke as fuck 'cuz 42% consolidated tax rate
>>1941858Take some solace Anonin the fact that they're all most likely dead or in prison. 12/50...
>>1938311>tell the tales bro
Coney Island without a doubt. It was a weekday I believe, around noon, and it was like a ghost town. All the rides were shut despite it being the October holidays and a sunny day, most cafes and food places were shut. Not a soul to be seen on the boardwalk, pier, anywhere. I wasn’t greeted when I walked into the few shops that were actually open. I was a foreigner (British so maybe people couldn’t tell) but the looks I got from locals gave me the creeps. I wasn’t even taking pictures like a tourist, just strolling around. But the way people stared at me felt like I had walked into an unknown territory. Nothing like the pictures I guess.
What's some cool shit to do and see in this city that isn't the usual basic tourist trap stuff? Places and activities you would recommend?
>>1942373normally i think these threads are fucking stupid because you all ask the same questions, but go to leo's bagels in hanover square. i have never had a better bagel and i would murder a man to have that taste in my mouth again.if you're a degenerate just go to output and buy some drugs then fuck around williamsburg until some takes pity on you and sucks your dick.if you like art (even if you don't) i highly recommend the noguchi museum. it's beautiful to walk around and usually isn't that busy. great place to think about your life. his sculpture has a strong affect.if a stranger starts talking to you just say "no" and ignore them. don't even listen to what they have to say or look at them or you'll end up like this guy https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-canadian-tourist-beaten-robbed-in-chelsea-hotel-room-police/414574/if you want some teenagers to blow blunt smoke in your face and steal your wallet go to LES skatepark under the manhattan bridge.if you're a normie then go to dumbo and take your shitty photos.idk i miss new york now. :( i hate this place but i can't stay away kek
Visit my pal and throw some business his way at Book Thug Nation bookstore in Williamsburg. From there you can catch a ferry to Wall St (Pierre 11) that lets you enjoy the whole glory of the Manhattan skyline and the bridges for like 3 bucks. If you like art, go to the MET. Flooded with tourists, yes – but so what? It frankly is the best museum in the world, especially if, like me, you're a sucker for 19th century european painters, but whatever your interest in art may be they got you very well covered. Plus you get a cool discount if you're a student, no matter from what school in the world. And the tickets are good for 3 days, so you can take your time and go back to visit another part the next day.
>>1942373Maybe not for everyone, but I thoroughly enjoyed walking along the High Line. Basically, they took an elevated rail line and converted it into a park.It's free, so that's a plus. Wasn't terribly crowded even before the pandemic. It's pretty interesting just walking over the noise and commotion, being eye-level with the buildings, surrounded by greenery in a place otherwise devoid of it.One time I spotted a woman bathing in a bathtub in what I can only assume was a luxury apartment. It was quite a few stories up, so nothing exciting to see, but still, don't see that every day. Not sure if she had a slight exhibitionist streak or something else.
>>1942847Pervert
The thing I always tell people to do is ride the subway and just experience the insanity - business people, min wagies, instagram influencers, mentally ill, old people, students, bums, drug addicts all in the same metal tube.This is slightly more dangerous during COVID so use precautions. Also don't talk to anyone, just try to blend into the bench as best you can.If you have any better prompts I can direct you better (what are you missing your in hometown?)
MANDATORY 14 day quarantine for all incoming international arrivals- including returning US Citizens- coming into effect via the new Biden Administration's Executive Order. This is in conjunction with, not in lieu of, the already existing 72 hour COVID test all international arrivals already must possess before boarding their flights to the US. Good job retards, we're now all trapped in this hellhole of a country indefinitely with no way out.https://www.traveloffpath.com/all-arrivals-into-the-u-s-will-have-to-quarantine/
>>1942780>Be mad at china for shitfisting every other country's plans but their own.This. Retards are blaming our own President for it
>>1943055German food fucking sucks. Cope
>>1942800I know a guy who had to do the 2 week quarantine so i asked him about it. there is 0 enforcement. in the worst horror case they can track you by your phone, but you can just leave your phone at homeregardless i'm not traveling until the mask stuff is over. i'm not being harassed to wear a rag over my face while on "vacation." that's the opposite of relaxing. plus everything is closed...i'll save my money and go after this insanity is over.>>1943003But I don't want a vaccine. I've already had the coof, why on god's earth would I get a jab for something I already had? The vax passport is unenforceable and they're going to be sued. A lot of people had the coof at a time when no testing was even available. How can they blanket mandate that everyone gets the jab for something a very, very large number of people already caught? And the vast majority who catch it are supposedly completely asymptomatic (hence why we need the masks, supposedly--because anyone can have it and even they don't know it.) All of the proposed rules for this fall apart with basic logical inspection. The quarantines are logistically unenforceable. The passport concept will be sued to kingdom come, I think they'll ultimately acquiesce and allow self reporting that people already had and recovered from covid to suffice as a passport stamp of approval. Plus that kind of thing discriminates against people who legitimately can't get the vaccine, like people allergic to eggs or any other vax ingredient, the immunocompromised, etc. At least in america it would face endless litigation, but then there's international reciprocation. And we have to consider also, for how long will these passports be mandatory? Are people 5 years from now going to need to get the coof jab to travel?
>>1943107>omg look at the spike!!!!!>range: 3,000 - 5,000
>>1942780I can’t tell if you’re being ironic or not. Even if China started it, it’s your own shitty countries that can’t manage it. Somehow Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia are all doing fine.
In my opinion, it’s St. Louis. It’s in the US, which automatically puts it in “most soulless” contention, and it also has a murder rate in the top 10 highest in the world despite being in the first world. Hard to argue that the title can go to any other city.
>>1939718Ballpark Village
London'nuff said
>>1936998>Shit Federal blvd on sundays was fun as fuck before covidWhy sundays and which part of federal? I just want to get with asian chicks desu
Glasgow, Scotland
Unironically Berlin, it’s been so worn down with forced globalization and multiculturalism that, while extremely easy to get around in as someone who doesn’t speak any german, it feels like there is absolutely no hint of a unique culture there.
Rank Latin Countries Criteria:CheapnessSafetyWomenFoodBeachesTransportationHistorical SitesArchitectural StyleEtc
>>1942784why lie? cuba is much more dangerous than people acknowledge. its also very expensive and the whores are broken down drug addicts. go anywhere other than cuba.
>>1943063>cuba is much more dangerous than people acknowledgeYou've just outed yourself as a massive exploitable pussy if you found Cuba in anyway dangerous>nooo don't assertively offer me fake cigars ahhh I'm scared for my life
>>1943063Cuba is safe, you just have to give a persistent 'no' to anyone trying to sell you shit or ask for money. And in the context of Latin America, it's probably the least dangerous country you could visit. Havana's maybe the only big city in the region where you can stroll around alone in the dark while being totally relaxed.
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>>1943127I support this behaviour as a relatively safe and healthy outlet for your autism
I want to live 6 months in either Vietnam or Japan. Will try learning the language 4 months before then build upon it once I live there. What would be the best pick between those 2 factoring in:Cost of living(rent, food, transportation like renting a motorbike)socialising with natives(both male and female)Language learning curve and general usefulnes of it.I'm freelancing at the moment and will have an income of around 400€ once I get there, which will slowly increase, and of course what's in my bank account should something unexpectant happen.I want to live in a big city, but I'm fine with one room and not center location. As long as I have a small kitchen and place for a laptop, I'm fine, altough quality of living is still a factor I would need to consider.Don't know if it matters but I'm 21 years old.
>>1941967Is there a Vietnamese community where you live?
>>1941235I've heard the private hospitals in HCMC are alright
>>1941973no, I was friends with a guy who's mother was thai but thats about it. I thought about getting a penpal, but I can't ask him to study with me for 2 hours a day. I skimmed through some books I found online but they were rather meh and focused on tourists only
>>1940479Mom? Is that you? I didn't know you frequent this board. How many times I got to tell you, you don't need to spend yourself broke just to travel
>>1940479Nigger, with 3500/month you could live very comfortable in any place of the world.
Come one, come all autists. Got this one from the traveler's map thread but figured it could use a thread of its' own; for if simply visiting places isn't enough for you.
Damn this is a wake up call that I need to get back on the road. I did all this before I started uni and I haven't traveled meaningfully since I graduated.
>>1942792Oh damn I missed some columns
>>1942709I've fucked 15 of them, so I'd say it's less of an achievement and more of a lifestyle now
>>1942599>Does a bj count for the sex one?bj is not sex
>>1942569Pretty average, all my travelling has been with a gf, really wanna go either alone or with guy mates next time
