I am planning a grand Appalachian road trip to visit national parks departing from New Jersey for memorial day weekend / remainder of that week. So far here is my itinerary:>May 24: drive to new river gorge NP>May 25: hike>May 26: drive to mammoth cave NP>May 27: cave tours>May 28: drive to Great Smoky mountains NP>May 29-30: hike, camp, etc>May 31: start drive home, stop in Maryland to visit a friend there>June 1: return homeThe only things set in stone right now are the New River Gorge and Mammoth Cave legs. Here are my questions:>Is it worth spending an extra day in Great Smoky Mountains for three days total, and then get home a day later (June 2)?>Is it worth taking a three hour detour on the drive to Maryland to stop in Congaree NP? The pictures don't look that compelling to me, so I would be going just to tick it off the list. But that is worth something to me, as I would like to visit all of them by the time I die and I don't see myself down in that area again anytime soon.Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>2630625Be careful. Some very unusual things happen in those forests.
I'm a 26yo Venezuelan living in Madrid, I came to Spain a year ago thanks to some money I made in crypto but now I'm almost broke.AMA
>>2627866Did you think all would be rose-colored like in the movies and social media posts?Also, why Spain specifically?I'm Venezuelan as well, but I see no point in a life of wageslavery. I will just kill myself when the time comes.
>>2628015Stupid decisions. >>2628029 I live in a hostel, I sometimes steal food but not too often.>>2628869I didnt think it at all, I was just convinced by a friend to come one day, I had the money so I took the risk. I don't like it here, life is si boring, better than Venezuela though
>>2628920I see.>Life is so boringHow so? What are your interests?I think Spain has great food, architecture, weather, agriculture/agrotourism, and race tracks. From what I've seen on the internet Madrid has a lot of night life (clubs and such) as well.Though I guess all of it requires money so if you don't have money, it doesn't matter anyways (I feel you).
>>2628920>>2628944Talking about food, what is your diet like? Please tell me you eat deliciously instead of ultraprocessed slop.You're broke, though, so I understand if you don't.
>>2627866Holy shit. It's been like 4 days since I forgot this thread.
I'm going to have about 31 days in Asia to split between Cambodia and the Philippines. Would it make sense to do about 10 days in Cambodia and 21 in the Philippines? My friend is saying that 5-7 will be enough but I feel like it's not enough to see the whole country. On the other hand, I heard that a whole month would be good for the Philippines.If anyone's been to both I'd appreciate some feedback.
>>2629476Someone posted that people in kanchanaburi were assholes overall and made him feel unwelcome.
>>2628798>Thailand every single fucking time they step foot in Southeast Asia>Thailand is far superior.>thisits not even debatable. the very instant i cross back over into thailand my entire being exhales with gratitude.
>>2630379>I wanted to stay one month in Cambodia but quickly escaped that shithole and moved back to ThailandkekWHY I LEFT THE PHILIPPINEShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCq_g2cVsfo
>>2628958brother you suck at travelIt'd take you two weeks just to see all the temples and museums in Bangkok alone
>>2631448>30 days visa free up to 6xyou can extend it 30 days.
I had a dream (03/17/2024). I'm going somewhere on the train in it. I was able to capture one moment. Help me find a similar place (approximate location is Ukraine).
Im about to book a flight to London.I will be there for 5 days. My budget for the whole trip will be about 700 - 1000 EUR incl. accomodation.Ive never been to London or UK in general so Im up for tourist stuff like sightseeing and local cuisine or street food. Also ideas for nightlife would be appreciated.Any recommendations?
>>2630020just for fun>>2630036thank you anon, i will try some of those things
See if you can fit a West End show into your budget. You could see a classic like Lion King or Les Mis, or check out reviews of newer, smaller shows. I promise you won’t regret it.
leave london in literally any direction except directly north, hire a car and see real England.I would recommend inland kent, sussex- brighton and the coastline is very nice, cotswolds and somerset - bath is an old roman town worth seeing, and obviously oxford
>>2630036Appreciate this. About to spend a week in Covent Garden and it'll be my first time in London.
>>2630005Got the river, you can get a 2 hr boat up to Kingston, goes through central London, past Eel Pie island, loads of cool buildings to see or take the Clipper boat down to Greenwich or even further to Thames Barrier. You can tick off half your London landmarks in one go, plus who doesn't want to go under Tower Bridge. Both costs less than £20 and have a bar on board. Ive done it loads of times when my family visit, always good fun.
i am going to Montenegro for a week, any tips on what to do, which cities to avoid, etc?
>>2626064avoid the gypsy hood in podgorica
>>2630836Avoid podgorica alltogether. t. former resident of herceg novi
>>2626576This, focus on the Boka Kotorska bay, forget about the rest. Visit the Savina monastery, hike through the Savina forest, climb the walls in Kotor, get a cup of coffee near the sea in Perast in the morning... There's a lot to see if you have time
More like mount a negro('s BBC)
>>2626064>what to do?Cuck the town rapist
Ginza Editionー How do I travel by public transportation? ーUse Google Maps within cities, install the Jorudan or Navitime app for intercity travelー Dude, what should I see in ________? ーhttps://www.wikivoyage.org/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*You should probably check on google if a place is still in business before you plan a whole trip around it*ーJR PassーJR Rail Pass is it worth it? Since JR is going to adjust the prices for the pass soon, not really anymore, unless you want to travel by train very extensively. You can plug in your itinerary in the links below and compare prices to the JR Pass.Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>2632147>>2632148that's definitely good to know, thank you
>>2632125I think it's pretty cool? It's not a reason to travel to japan or even a destination, but it's cool. Why was it so empty?
>>26321767am
>>2630211yesterday at meiji jingu some middle eastern fat fuck was flipping every one of these over so he could have his perfect shot. my autism almost cracked through but i didnt say anything
>>2630883I know you posted this three days ago but make sure data roaming is turned on in the esim settings!!!!
Do you like Belarus?Went to Minsk in 2015.Clean streets, no bums or drunks, no 'diversity'. No annoying politics as it's a dictatorship so your politics don't define everything in your life like it does here. Nobody makes any money but they still lived better than most here as their tiny salaries still allowed for living independently instead of jewish slavery. I was told rural Belarus is fucked because of Chernobyl and their pension pays nothing but the Canadian national pension pays fuck all too, not enough to afford rent anywhere but a crack shack.
>it's a dictatorship so your politics don't define everything in your life like it does herelollmao even
>>2629902I'm sure it's pretty nice if you can visit and leave any time you want.
It's fine. Just avoid visiting when they'll overthrow lukashenka
>>2629902>I was told rural Belarus is fucked because of ChernobylRETARD ALERT. Chernobyl is in Ukraine. And anyway, why would it be fucked?
>>2631177Chernobyl is right on the Ukraine - Belarus border and when it blew up the wind was blowing just so, carrying a lot of the radioactivity over Belarus (and adjoining bits of Russia). main ill effects were quite a lot of thyroid cancer. some small areas are still uninhabitable due to cesium
>decide to get a fresh haircut before my first ever vacation>barber ignores what i asked and straight up fucks my shit up>have to spend the entire trip i booked and paid money for and used paid leave on looking like a dumbassWould homicide be justifiable at this point
>>2630624As someone who recently paid for a 75 dollar haircut with tip, they’re absolutely is a difference in skill level of barbers. Gay men are extremely good at stylish hair
>>2630481Just style it a bit, you fucking crybaby.
>>2630481you look like a faggot
>>2630481You look like an Italian kid who doesn't want to inherit the family restaurant, and maybe even work there unpaid/underpaid.
It's been a month since I last saw a barber in the US and I have noticeable scars on my face from where he tried to line up my facial hair. I genuinely considered suing for costs associated with treatment.
>Why yes of course I visit only the capital city when travelling to a country
>Passport never heard of them?>Why yes, I've been to over 500 countries
There are Moortuguese egg tarts (蛋撻) at fast food joints in the far western deserts of China because of 澳门。
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>>2625431unfathomably B A S E D
>fly in from London>go to Bangkek >Sukhumvit Road airbnb that I booked for 2 straight weeks>order 7g of weed every other night to Sukhumvit Road airbnb that I booked for 2 straight weeks>order food from chinky panda or whatever, like the restaurant>order some hoo-er from Smooci for 4000 thb for a couple of mongs>order her every night for 2 weeks>go to airport and fly back to London I really found myself that holiday
Travel has only reaffirmed my belief that the United States is the best country in existence. Every other country is noticeably inferior. And no, I'm not joking.
>>2621107That's Garmisch? Goddamn the European subcontinent is so baller sometimes
>>2630457You can spin the story however you want but the reality is the entire driving force behind you fleeing the US is because you need to get your little pecker touched
You can't even walk in USA's cities and not being see as a weird/homeless.
>>2630743>>2630745As an american I can recall one instance related to this guys story. I was visiting some family in a small town in a flyover state. I had multiple family members who lived in the same town. They were all hanging out at one relatives house and I decided to go back to my aunts. Probably a 2-3 minute walk. All you would have to do is go up the 3 block street and turn left and you were there. One of my cousins seriously asked how I got back on my own. Left me fucking speechless. The tone of the question being asked as if it was some insurmountable task. It was a little hot but not too bad. They acted like I was crazy. God forbid not having air conditioning for 5 minutes.
How is it post-Millei? Can you still get good deals with the USD or is the blue rate cucked now?
>>2630833To be honest there just something about Spanish speaking people that is off. I think this stems from a Spanish-influenced culture. Spaniards only care about their family and friends and literally do not interact or care with the outside world beyond that, that is often coupled with a certain arrogance and dismissal and disinterest towards anything foreign. Even they are in a different country they quickly form a group between eachother and refuse to integrate or show even the slightest interest in the culture of the country they're visiting, they'll try to make it seem as much as if they were at home and when things aren't like that, they become butthurt. I've started observing this with Spanish exchange students bit then I realized this is just how Spanish people are in general. The Portuguese are way more chill and open for some reason, but Spaniards often feel like this small buzzing annoying band of gypsies sorry I just can't overlook it
>>2630926Don't get me wrong this attachment to the in-group goes for most of the Latins but French are way more open in my experience and Italians tend to display more tact and polite behavior than Spaniards
>>2629715I had a chuckle too
>>2630910Any particular national park in the Argentina Patagonia?
>>2630833You did not miss much. Asado is shit. It's so dry, so flavourless. Asado makes me want to turn vegetarian, because they kill cows only to waste their meat. I had it many times and I never want to have it again. Argentines really don't know what they're doing with the meat, the heat, the flavour etc. straight up, asado tastes exactly like shitty barbeques we have in Eastern Europe to have something to eat with beer. Morsilla, matambre, sausages of course, we have all of those here. Also, I just don't know how you can like asado as a cut. It's literally all bone.
anyone been? any recommendations for towns to stay in, where to go, where to avoid etc?I can't drive and want to stay somewhere with a train station, can take bus for excursions etc
Where in the US are reasonably cheap monthly rentals? How do people afford hotel rooms here?
>>2630903$300/week is prolly the going rate for most budget places these days.Most people who live in motels are ugly and depressed, the rejects of society. Often they work temp jobs or collect disability.Laughlin, Nevada has some of the cheapest rooms in America. I stayed at the Pioneer for $33/night last winter, it was better than I expected for the price. Cheapest weekly rate I paid was $170 in Ely, Nevada just after the coronavirus lockdown. Most places were shutting down hotels, but White Pine County declared them an essential business. Ely is a rough place surrounded by vast desolation.
>>2630943>$300/week is prolly the going rate for most budget places these days.Yeah I don't understand how the losers of society afford this for more than a few weeks. There are giga chads in Europe grandfathered into amazing, centrally located apartments for 1/3 of that.
>>2630881Mexicali is a shithole albeit
Monthly rentals are expensive everywhere now but Midwest, Rust Belt, and Appalachia are the cheapest.
>>2630943>Laughlin, Nevada has some of the cheapest rooms in America. I stayed at the Pioneer for $33/night last winter, it was better than I expected for the price.That's only because it's the off season. Laughlin is alright as a stopping place but the rooms will go to 150+ during summer weekends (boating season) and when a country music concert is happening. The $30 rooms attract a ton of Mexicans and blacks from LA but rooms are still better than a shitty motel run by pajeets. Biggest red flag in the US hotel industry is a lobby that smells like Indian food.
How safe is Africa?
>>2628301Ghana is safe
>>2628301no
>>2628578Mexico is safe albeit please come here and spend your money
>>2628322odd to see this sort of truth spoken
Gambia, Ghana, Togo, Benin (republic), Botswana, Rwanda, Gabon, Namibia, Comoros, Seychelles, Cape Verde, São Tome & Principe, Mayotte and Addis-Abena in Ethiopia.Clearly most of the people in this thread know little about Africa as there are many safe, stable countries and territories there where you can travel stress free if you just don't act stupid.