Questions That Don't Deserve Their Own Thread>also known as /sqt/ (Stupid Questions Thread)For most of your quick one-off questions that pertain to travel.If your question is very long or convoluted, it might deserve its own thread.If your question is specific to a popular destination, check to see if there is a relevant thread before asking it here.Previous thread: >>2549934
>>2600606I'm going to be an exchange student in South Korea at SeoulTech in fall 2024.Is there anything I should know about going to SK? And has anyone ever heard of this uni? just selected it as a random option
I plan on going to DR from the US later this year. What's a good city for a single male in his mid-20s? I'm looking for a safe spot where I can potentially go out at night.
I want to be able to use my own wireless headphones with the airplane's IFE system. What would be a good device for that? I see the AirFly being shilled a lot, but I have no idea if they're any good or if there are any better options.
>>2601409DR used to be the Thailand of the Americas essentially for prostitution and nightlife but after covid and passport bros the pussy premium has skyrocketed there.
Currently in Madrid right now. An anon here suggested I go to El Escorial as a day trip & I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you based anon!I still have one day to spare. Any other cool daytrips from Madrid? Aside from El Escorial I've been to Segovia, Toledo and Cordoba already.
Anyone ever been a travel agent?Just starting my third day of training. I don't encounter customers until 9 days from now. Any tips or tricks? So far I'm enjoying it.
I'm doing some mountaineering in South America later this year, mainly hitting Aconcagua. I also want to do some backpacking while I'm down there. I usually go pretty light, one backpack that easily fits carryon light. The problem is I don't know what to do with all the mountaineering gear after. I was thinking I could ship it back home, but that looks like it costs $400. Any suggestions or unique ideas?
Say I hold an American and EU citizenship while being born and living in the US, if I go to say Venezuela or Iran, and present my EU citizenship, will there be any problem regarding my American citizenship? I'd assume they wouldn't really know but just wondering
anyone had any experience obtaining a working visa for germany? Australian here looking to do a year there
Going to Singapore for the first time in 12 years, anything new in town? No cooming or parties. Also hints for good skyline photo spots appreciated as I've gone become a /p/haggot since the last time I was in town.
>>2602852>born in the USThis shows up in your European passport, right?In that case some extremely nosy official could cause trouble in Iran, since "born in the US = US citizen" holds for the absolute majority of cases.But I am sure that there are accounts of other dual citizens out there that tell their experience and at least you're not Israeli.
>>2604110There could also be laws in places like Iran that apply to US citizens not just US passport holders. I guess the worst that could happen is an accusation of espionage but far more likely is they'll just say you need to apply for a visa as if you were an American if you have American nationality and your EU passport reflects that.I don't know why >>2602852 would want to go to Venezuela though. There wasn't even anything good or interesting about that country before it became a socialist hellhole.
Many hotel wifis will have you go to some web page when you connect to accept the terms and conditions or login through. Never had a problem getting this to show up on my phone but I have never been able to see it on my laptop and then I have to tether my phone to use the internet on my laptop. How do I get this dumb shit to show up on my laptop? windows 11
>>2604460/g/The search term I think you want is "force wifi login page windows 11"
>>2600606I'm planning on going to Thailand.Money wise should I just bring cash? Or is there some kind of travel card that you can put money on that places accept? Won't I get charged by using my normal visa/debit?
>>2604476Bring cash if you're going there for "fun," or if you're buying your food from street vendors.As for what kind of charges your card would incur, only you would be able to find that out, as that largely depends on the financial institution and the type of product you hold with them. As for me, I use my Visa credit card all the time when I travel abroad, and I only get charged a $5 ATM fee if I use an ATM (which I seldom do). If I use the card to pay for things directly, there is no charge. I don't have a special travel card, this is my normal everyday use credit card.
how the fuck can i find out if i can just leave and re-enter armenia as a UK citizen to reset my 180 day stay? i can't fucking find a definite answer on this, the gov website just says i can be here for 180 days per year but doesn't say shit about a visai know other countries have the same 180 day rue and that they can leave and return with the 180 days starting over upon entering again, but there's NOTHING on UK citizens doing iteven asked the gov via email, went to the embassy which was empty; no answer
>>2604460had this issue too at my last hotel. i assume you used a web browser that keeps track of your website history (like google chrome). open your browser, enter in the url for the login screen i( if you dont remember it, just type in "login" and usually thats enough to bring up the full login url for the wifi login page, assuming the word "login" is in the url which it usually is) and visit the login page, then its just the usual business login with your username and pw.tldr manually type in the login page url in your browser and force your browser to open the login page
How do (you) plan out your trips? I'm going with a sister city delegation for my first time going to another country, and while I plan to stay with the group for all the tours, there will be a couple of free days. I'm considering writing out my plans in Google Calendar for ease of access, but I don't know if it'll be stuck to my timezone or if I can swap the timezone while I'm making entries.
What salary should I get before I consider travelling abroad as a yank?t. $12/hr wagie dropout
>>2606578You need to make enough that you can save up enough to visit another country. Can you sock away a decent chunk of your paycheck as is? If you were to get a raise, would you simply spend more, or would you put all that extra cash into savings for a trip?
I'm looking to travel to central america in April but fares are high right now. What would be the best time to buy a ticket in the next three months?
>>2606876All I can advise is to avoid the Easter period as its a major religious holiday in Catholic countries and whenever Spring Break is
>>2600606> I had to make a choice between college in boulder colorado vs college in seattle>chose seattleI made a mistake didn't I
>>2606895I have a friend who I think is still in college in seattle. He says it's not so bad. There's areas to stay away from.
Which Hawaiian island is best for someone looking to get around by bicycle instead of renting a car?
Is it possible to get 3 Japanese passport entries in a 1 year period? I won't stay the 6 month limit per year just under but i visited for a short time and plan on visiting twice within a short time frame.
>>2607037No problem at all, especially if you're not staying for months at a time.
What’s the value in buying round trip instead of one-way? It used to be a cost benefit but that appears to be long gone.
>>2607493Round-trip could still be cheaper if you're paying with points instead of real money.If you ever need to cancel or reschedule your trip, you would only pay one cancellation/change fee instead of two.
Any alternatives to flixbus/interrail in Europe? Just trying to make sure I don't get pigeon-holed and screwed on price
>>2600606Been doing nothing but work for the last 3 yrs, have a good chunk of cash wanna go live on a beach for a few months. I've considered the usual suspects, hawaii thailand the carribean etc. but i was wondering what hidden gems i haven't thought of. preferably somewhere decently close to a city but not flooded with people. money isn't an issue.
>>2609558I found blablacar a cheaper option on specific situations in France and Spain
>>2604476Get a Wise account and physical card asap. Best option miles ahead of everything else
>>2609968If we told you it would be flooded with people, anon.
How's Santiago as a base city before exploring South America? Is it really that dangerous nowadays or is it just overblown? Only planning to see the usual sights in the city center (Santa Lucia Hill, Plaza de Armas) and and the cable car up Cerro San Cristobal. No plans which area to stay at but considering staying at Costanera
I have this vague understanding that Cyprus is a contentious issue, and for practical purposes, the northern part operates as if it were a separate country. If I want to visit both Northern Cyprus and regular Cyprus, which order should I visit them for the least amount of hassle?I'm thinking south then north would make more sense, since the southern part is more internationally recognized, so the north shouldn't fault tourists too hard for that.But if I did north first, would I get into any shit for having a Northern Cyprus stamp in my passport?I already understand that crossing between Cypruses on land is very difficult. I would probably have to fly to Turkey before switching sides.
>>2611612>I'm thinking south then north would make more senseYes but it's because the south doesn't recognize the north and gets butthurt if you visit there without going through the "proper" authorities. The south is also much better connected internationally.>I already understand that crossing between Cypruses on land is very difficult.It's not, this isn't the 1980s. You can cross at downtown Nicosia even. There's just passport control on both sides to go through.
>>2610253I was there recently.It's not a bad choice as far as big cities go. Especially in South America. You can get to the mountains fairly quick and to the sea in 2 hours. The city itself is quite nice and has lots to see, quite lively too. It did feel kind of sketchy at night...I walked home from a nightclub at 2am with 5 other people in the Providencia area and was glad I wasn't alone. Lots of dodgy customers lurking around at night. In hindsight we should have got an Uber. Just keep your wits about you and your phone in you pocket while walking on the sidewalk and all should be good.English is also more widely spoken here compared to the Southern cone of South America so a week or two in Santiago may help you get acclimatised before diving into the deeo end.
>>2601601I was just in Nnanas and Soi cowboy street and holy fuck you couldn't pay me to fuck the things I saw working there.
Pim trying to book a Hotel in Chongching, my flight lands before 21.00 but the hotels say check in is until 18.00.It makes no sense, so do they think everyone visiting their country after 18.00 should sleep on the street until the next afternoon?
>>2613647ok bro i'm sure you can find another hotel in a population 30million city
>>2613651I didn't say it was just one hotel, why are you assuming stuff?
tldr how can I indirectly get more information from border guards as to why I can't use the egates to return to my own country?I'm almost certain that I'm on a government watchlist. I'm British and every time I return I'm instantly denied by the egates and have to go through a border guard instead. This has happened several times (every time) over the last year and they wont give any information to you if you ask about it. There are definitely not any problems with my passport, it's quite new and good condition, they have no problems scanning it themselves, and I have had no problems using it in other countries. I have tried googling and the most common reply that people have managed to get is "because someone with your name is wanted/ on the run" which just seems like a low quality deflection they are trained to give. The UK doesn't have exit checks but all airlines are required to give passenger lists/passport to the government for checks so if the UK was looking for someone based on my name I would expect some kind of check on exit as that is far more logical if that was really the case but so far nothing. If it was interpol then I would expect some similar extra procedures abroad, but also nothing. I'm white British with a white British name so no mohammed shit either.I'm hesitant to give more info but there are definitely a few credible reasons why I may be being watched. I am wondering what will be the best question(s) to ask them to find out some information indirectly to try and narrow the potential reasons down so I can figure out what the fuck their problem is and know where it is that I am flying too close to the sun
New York or Philadelphia as a base of operations for the next 10 years? New York as obviously much better but Philadelphia is much cheaper and is the only big city in the country that lets you carry a handgun to protect yourself.
>>2613952Stop posting on 4chan & it will go away
>>2607493I'm confused. If you don't buy round-trip, do you still buy the return ticket the same day? Or do people wait and buy the return ticket when they want to leave?
>>2610253those mountains look like a skybox
How to into footwear?I've been around so many sweatbox and dusthole countries, and my socks and shoes become an absolute state with all the dirt and sweat. I got sick of it so I bought sandals like pic rel so I wouldn't have to wear socks and my feet could breath a lot better, and so if I was walking through dirt, it could be cleaned up a lot quicker with a splash of water at most.Problem is that they started to rub, so I've had to buy some socks, which partly defeats the point. How do I into sandals/flipflop type things? I see people walking around in this kind of thing all the time, how do they do it? Is it just not doable if you're walking around a lot? Do I jeed them super tight, or just something with less straps?
1) Are neck pillows worth it?2) Should I book a flight for the summer now or wait?
>>26150271. They cost almost nothing, so worst case scenario, you try one out, you don't like it, you maybe only lose $20.2. Would've been better if you booked several months ago, but better now than later. The closer you get to your intended travel date, the higher the prices tend to be.2a. There is this one rare exception where prices could actually be lower when you book really close to the travel date (like less than 24 hours), but it's a massive gamble. You could either save a lot of money, or spend a lot more money. You will never spend a medium amount of money by doing this.
>>2615027>>2615029Best time to book is notmal a month before in my experience. Who the fuck has so little going on in their life they can book exact dates for things months in advance?
>>2615221>Who the fuck has so little going on in their life they can book exact dates for things months in advance?Me? But also many jobs would expect much more than one months notice if you're going away for a couple of weeks. If someone is travelling with children then they know the exact dates years in advance and booking way earlier for cheaper
>>2615221>Who the fuck has so little going on in their life they can book exact dates for things months in advance?People who work
>>2615221Anon, I book in advance BECAUSE my life is chaotic. I try to get it out of the way while I still have room to breathe.
>>2613981>New York or Philadelphia as a base of operations for the next 10 years? New York as obviously much better but Philadelphia is much cheaper I never tried to live in Philly, but I have friends who love it that I have spent time with. It has just enough “big city” amenities to feel like a major urban center, and you’re right that it’s a lot cheaper than New York, although NYC is and feels immensely larger. You’ll spend a lot less and get a lot less, but you’ll still get a lot. So decide whether you’re more price-sensitive or big-city attracted and do your own cost-benefit analysis.Can’t comment on the handgun bit. I live life assuming I’m never going to need to shoot anyone, or even threaten to do so. So far that’s been true, including in areas with high crime or reputations for it. Very few junkie scumbags are actually killers at heart, even if they hope to rob you. But I guess if being able to walk around armed feels important to you that’s another variable to consider.
>>2615027> 1) Are neck pillows worth it?I’ve never found them comfortable, but above poster is right that they’re not expensive, so you have little to lose.
Legal trouble and family drama help pls. Am American born Mexican. Does México, specifically Jalisco, have any Good Samiritan Laws? I couldn't find any online. Closest I found was something protecting Healthcare workers, firemen, cops, etc. Not civilians. >be me and dad>visiting family in Jalisco, Mexico>small family gathering with mom's mom (my grandma) and uncles/aunts>incompetent caretaker causes grandma to choke>all females/caretakers and uncles freeze/useless>grandma mouth/tongue blue. Tongue swollen. Not breathing. Dying. >father and I perform life saving measures: Heimlich, chest compressions, mouth to mouth. >ambulance arrives after she's breathing>they check her out and bring her back home 30min later>3 days later she's got a broken rib>currently in hospitalLong story short, inheritance drama that my dad and I have no horse in. We were just there to have dinner and visit. Other aunts that weren't there are the ones causing issues with the family that was there. They will use this as leverage.I don't give a shit nor do I benefit at all from the inheretence on my mom's side. What I'm worried is they'll fuck with my dad and I. They may extort us to side with them or get us in some civil law bullshit for the broken rib.Any laws to protect my father and I?The alternative would be to let my grandma die in front of children and family. We're leaving the country Monday but plan on returning every year. It'd suck to be barred from our ancestral grounds due to lawsuit bullshit. Fucking greedy cunts.Lastly, this the best place to post? /int/ is just /b/ with less porn.
I want to travel to forget about life, but whats traveling about? I cant leave the US, its just walking around, and spending money. Wish I could go to EU.
>>2616546It doesn't sound like you're wanting to travel, more like escape. Remember whenever you go, there you are.
>>2616547>Remember whenever you go, there you are.agreed, i was thinking i should instead focus on my self first, since traveling will not change who i am, only the location. Moving to another place will not make me social, or whatever.
>>2616550yeah man, find peace, find God, then find yourself in massive Japanese BOOBA
Thoughts on Amtrak? anything cheaper??
I have never in my life traveled (28yrs) is it really this cheap? whats the catch?
Anyone have any advice on how to navigate Argentina's wild inflation and exchange rates for a few days in Buenos Aires? Is it just a matter of holding onto a bunch of USDrmax?
>>2616565Haven’t flown Spirit in a long, long time, but I assume luggage and seat selection will increase the price somewhat. But yeah, the base fare is that cheap.I fly low-cost airlines in Europe all the time (mostly EasyJet, but I’ve also done Ryanair and Wizz), and it’s possible for a ridiculously low base fare to double when all the extras are tacked on. But it’s also possible to travel without using most or even any of them and to get around for dirt cheap.
>>2616566Is it just a matter of holding onto a bunch of USDrmax?Yes, that what the Argentinians do, then change to pesos as needed at a cueva. Using your card might also be fine, since it gets pretty close to the black market rate, just make sure you don't have foreign transaction fees or other bullshit.
>>2616566Yes bring crisp USD bills with you and make sure there is no writing or scribbles on them. In BA, on certain streets there will be lots of gentlemen standing outside stores wearing money belts. You will know instantly who they are and if you look like a Gringo they'll more than likely initiate & say 'cambio' at you when you walk past. You should be able to get an exchange rate of 1000-1100 pesos per dollar depending on how much you exchange & the value of bills you have (they prefer 50s & 100s over 20 dollar bills). Some official cambios in tourist towns in Argentina offer a really good tourist rate also for exchanging dollars, you just have to bring your passport with you.I was in Argentina for 2 weeks and only used my card once kek.
>>2615027>1)It's not about the money. You have to carry those faggy annoying things around with you and they make you look like a fag.Fuck neck pillows.
>>2616893>Fuck neck pillows.Wait, you can do that? I know they're soft, but does it even feel good?
>>2600606lmao i got a blowjob from a british girl at the Exact Spot that photo was taken (entrance in Hon Gai/Ha Long near the city market, its the mountain with the radio tower on it)thank you for the trip down memory lane anon. ah, Becks. hope you are well, wherever you are
>>2606338For planning, I would just put it in some combination of Google Sheets or Docs and work things out. Using a Google Calendar is too troublesome with the whole timezone thing. I would only put stuff in Google Calendar if you've got things finalized and need a reminder you can quickly check on your phone when you're actually there (e.g. flights, check-ins, etc).
>>2600606I haven't had a trip outside of my home country (that required a flight) in some time due to finances. Thankfully, things recently turned around and I'm looking to book a nice holiday near the end of the year. My question is: Are travel agents of any use?Would it be wise to use them for anything? Or should I just make my own itinerary and accommodations?
>>2617220>My question is: Are travel agents of any use?Rarely, assuming you have the time and interest to research, plan, and book things for yourself. I never used them for personal travel departing from my home country, but I was also a frequent business traveler for a few years, during which I appreciated the services of a corporate travel agent. I would sometimes have complicated multi-country itineraries to book, and couldn’t comfortably sacrifice enough of my own time or my assistant’s time in the office for it, even though we both enjoyed it. So sending an email to someone, just telling them when I had to be where, and then being served a few options to choose from was very helpful. It also helped that they automatically knew about my budget parameters, visa requirements, and potential carrier/itinerary restrictions. The agents also had access to some negotiated rates and flight/accommodation package deals that saved me some money, which is something that a normal travel agent might also be able to offer a customer once in a while. The other place I’ve gotten value/reduced hassle from travel agents has been using them to arrange visas. I’ve done this both for personal trips and work trips. It’s not something a traveler can’t take care of himself, with a very few exceptions, but it can sometimes be faster and easier to delegate it to someone else. >Would it be wise to use them for anything? Or should I just make my own itinerary and accommodations?Depends entirely on your interest in doing it yourself. It can take time and effort to research and book things. Maybe you want to invest this time, maybe you don’t. It’s always going to cost at least a little more to get someone else to take care of it, but it’s easy. And it could be worth asking an agent if they’ve got any package deals available—it’s possible that they can find a price you can’t on flight-plus-hotel.
Has anyone stayed a night at Delhi airport hotels, where is good to go that is easy when arrive from early morning flight?Chained hotels are $150 per night.Hoping for more $60 per nigt
Non-burger here. I travel to the US at least once per two months, but nowadays it's twice per month. I'm getting to the point that I might need a US number for easy access. Which SIM card would you guys recommend I get?? Hoping for something that's a good deal with no bureaucratic process for non-burgers. Price isn't an issue as well.
Can't get a late check in anywhere in Chongqing, country of retards. Has anyone ever been actually turned away for coming late? 18.00 is very unreasonable.
>>2617291>Which SIM card would you guys recommend I get?? Hoping for something that's a good deal with no bureaucratic process for non-burgers. Many of the Europeans I work with who need US SIM cards like T-Mobile; I know they have good coverage and data plans. But I think many of them probably use them just because they’re the international subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom. My brother lives in the US and uses them full-time, and he rarely complains.When I lived in the States I had AT&T, but I never liked them much. Mediocre coverage in more places than I would have expected. People occasionally shill e-SIMs on here and elsewhere; maybe they’re a good deal? I assume you don’t actually have to swap out your physical card for these to work, but I know nothing. Finally, you might just check your current provider to see if they’ve got any good international plans; I use my Swiss provider’s “Global XL Misleading Overpriced Bullshit” plan when in the States and it works fine. But I don’t really need an actual American number, just a working phone and data plan.
Flying through the US for the first time (Germany->Mexico, transit in Atlanta), got some questions1) As I understand it, I need to get what's called an ESTA even if I'm just flying through the US. How long does this take, would applying a week in advance be enough?2) I've never flown through the US, the way I know it my luggage won't be transferred between the planes automatically and I need to get it and move it myself. Is this true?3) I have a window of 2 hours, is this sufficient to get through passport control and transfer my luggage?4) If by no fault of my own I don't make it on time (delay on arrival, long lines, suitcase not showing up on time, etc.), will the airline (likely going to be Delta) recompense and get me a free ticket to Mexico or do I have to buy a new ticket myself?5) Is Delta (or Air France, as operated by Delta) good to fly with?
>>2617332>1) As I understand it, I need to get what's called an ESTA even if I'm just flying through the US. How long does this take, would applying a week in advance be enough?Officially they say it takes up to 72 hours, but it can be more in some cases. Apply ASAP just in case. >2) I've never flown through the US, the way I know it my luggage won't be transferred between the planes automatically and I need to get it and move it myself. Is this true?Your luggage will get removed and scanned by US Customs, and you’ll go through an immigration screening, but the process should be streamlined for international transfer passengers (for whom there will be signs). If your whole journey is on one ticket you can likely recheck your bags without going out to the main check-in desk again, but if they’re two separate tickets on two different airlines (not just codeshares) you’ll need to go out to the main check-in area to recheck and check in for your onward flight.>3) I have a window of 2 hours, is this sufficient to get through passport control and transfer my luggage?Should be, but it could be tight.>4) If by no fault of my own I don't make it on time (delay on arrival, long lines, suitcase not showing up on time, etc.), will the airline (likely going to be Delta) recompense and get me a free ticket to Mexico or do I have to buy a new ticket myself?They should just rebook you onto a subsequent flight. They may or may not offer any perks like a free hotel for the night.>5) Is Delta (or Air France, as operated by Delta) good to fly with?It’s OK. Not great, not awful.
>>2617387Thanks, anon
I'm a bigger guy (6'1, 230lbs + lifter) and while trying to lose weight or at least maintain.. going to Southeast Asia in June/July. Suggested clothes fabrics etc to deal with humidity?
If I fly into London Heathrow is there a train I can easily take to Edinburgh? Would prefer to fly into Edinburgh but unfortunately a flight there is about 2x what it is to London. More interested in going to Scotland than Englandthx
>>2617446Sadly no, you need to get from Heathrow to Paddington and then to King's Cross, it will take over 5 hours. You're better off flying from Heathrow to Edinburgh, it will be much quicker and also cheaper
Singapore or Hong Kong? Where to travel first? Going with gf
>>2617451I would do Hong Kong first, then Singapore second. They're both great places to visit, but Singapore is slightly better. Might as well end on a high note.
>>2617454Thanks
>australianwhat are some comfy countries to visit with my mum?
>>2617564How old is your mum? What does she want to do (resorts? history? Food?)? Where has she already been? How long/through how many transfer airports or countries is she willing to fly?Anyway, QANTAS has a direct flight from someplace in Aus to someplace in Italy, so I think you should go to Italy. It’s presumably long and expensive, but, hey! Direct flight somewhere that isn’t Asia or NZ! Alternatively, how about Japan?
Do you really need vaccines if you're going to some chinaman country?
At a loss regarding where to live. I’ve spent my entire adult life in my college town. I’m 30 now. I like it here in some senses, but hate it in others. My social and professional life has definitely suffered from being here. I’m at a point where I almost feel like I should move on, but I have nowhere in particular I want to go. I’m planning on attending a new program for my field in a new city but that won’t be spun up until 2026. I have to figure out somewhere to go and something to do in the meantime.
>>2618472ideally you want to take shots to prevent you from getting horribly sick while in the middle of nowhere in some backwater country
>>2618472Yes. Two reasons. If you’re going off grid then the preventable tropical diseases are no joke and you would much prefer the vaccine to the disease. Also arrange the prophylactic drugs for malaria. Read up about rabies post exposure procedures if you can’t get vaccinated for some reason. Reason two: some countries need vaccine certificates (esp for yellow fever) and they just won’t let you in without them. Well they’re meant not to let you in. What really happens is a bribe is demanded at the border and any authorities you encounter will make a big deal about your absent certificate. Just get the shots.
>>2618472No. Ive lived in China for almost 10 years no vaccines no issues. No one gets vaccines for travel to China except maybe Americans because their kike doctors shilled them on it. Obviously if you get bit by a stray dog you should get a rabies shot though
I toured Kyoto and Nikko temples and gardens last fall and it was an absolutely magical time.I'll be in S.Korea next August for work, but I plan on traveling when I'm done.Any suggestions for places I can visit around that time. I'm mainly interested in places with :Gardens- curated, pruned, gorgeos scenery. Be it temples, palaces, or villas.Fresh, clean air.Seems my options are:>Tour the Korean gardens Doesn't seem like there's that many, or they're not as grand as Kyoto>Tour China's gardensI'm worried about smog and air quality here though. I hear Kunming might be good.>Someplace else...Any suggestions?
What's a good budget for visiting Lisbon for 7 days if I have a place to stay? I could also realistically eat for free considering I'm visiting a relative but I'd prefer eating out to try the local cuisine. I was thinking of saving around 500Euros so I could go all out If I wanted to but It could be too much.
Let's say I only have a month to travel around Australia (Im from Europe). I have a friend I want to see in Perth, I want to visit Tassie, see lots on the East Coast between Sydney & Cairns and potentially even go to Darwin. So time will be tight enough. Is it worth going to New Zealand also (while I'm in that part of the world)? It would make things even tighter in Oz but I may never be down under again. Is New Zealand overrated? I know it has amazing scenery but I've been to Norway & the Andes so I'd nearly go to the North Island of NZ if I was going at all (good weather trumps all when I am travelling). Does NZ offer anything culturally that Australia doesnt..... If I'm going purely just to city hop/eat good food/meet new people, will I miss anything by not going to the land of kiwis? TIA
>>2620002https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq46oeK_JDQ
Taking my first transatlantic flight next week, any tips/advice? I'll keep in mind to move my legs constantly and get up and walk around whenever I can
>>2617409Synthetics or linen. Anything but cotton.
>>2617332I can answer 3 4 and 53)chances are 50/50.The FAA screwed me one time by grounding my plane on the occasion of bad weather, planes in america have a good chance of showing up late and fucking up.4)if you booked through delta ON THEIR WEBSITE for the entire way and they or the FAA did something to disrupt your flight they will usually always get you on a new flight or offer compensation (or a return ticket)5)delta is about the best you can get with our notoriously terrible airline travel system
>>2620114Oh also if there's a long line through TSA security checkpoint you're fucked because there's no compensation for that. If it is completely their fault like the plane showing up late don't worry because they have to get you to the destination you paid them to.If you play by the rules strictly then do not worry you will be ok
whats the point of travelling when theres google map?
>>2620244None at all. Stay home and save your money
>>2620050Synthetics, good idea? Pretty much interchangeable with Linen but way better. One time I just wore a Bin bag I tailored into a shirt to wear to the beach at night in Cebu, I don't know why I didn't think of this sooner.
>>2620244So you can follow the sun and never experience the cold again
>>2620030noise cancelling headphones and an eye mask or whatever they're called. transatlantic isn't too long anyway
ill be traveling to central america next month and i intend on only taking a carry on. are duffel bags allowed for this? if so, any particular duffel bags i should look into?
>>2620402You can use literally any bag as long as it fits within carry-on dimension limits, or is at least close enough. Compression is totally allowed, which is much easier to do with a duffel bag. As for what particular bag, I would look into sizes in roughly the 40L range. If you want to stretch the limits, go for like a 55L bag.Fair warning, this is generally fine for regular airlines. If you're using a budget airline at any point, they'll be a lot stricter about bag sizes.
>>2620403okay thanks, im eyeing the BAD Nº 3, looks solid and its a fair price.
Can someone post the image of the peak German astetics towns map??? with the green and orange blobs marking which towns are kino and which are trash
>>2620409Here's the original
>>2620411And here's a version that someone else modified.
>going to rural Vietnam and staying with locals>Typhoid and Japanese Encephalitis vaccines recommendedAnyone actually get these? How are the side effects? Are the 'quitos really that bad in rural southern Vietnam?
>>2620421I got both, no real sides but the one for JE had my arm sore for days since it goes right into the muscle.
>>2620426Go coom in Hong Kong instead.
>>2620426Do you HAVE to let anyone know you're traveling, in general? I'd just go and not share it with anyone.
>>2620428This is a based take, and anon should listen to this man. The more you start traveling for yourself instead of validation, the more you actually enjoy your travels. I've enjoyed my trips tenfold by not sharing on social media. I didn't share anything about my last two trips, and it was pure bliss.When you're at work:>"Hey Anon, welcome back. How was your trip?">"Good. So anyway, I've got a question about [task]"When you're with family & friends:>"Hey Anon, welcome back. How was your trip?">"It was good, but I'm finally glad to be back. You guys HAVE to tell me everything I've missed. I have SO MUCH catching up to do!"
>>2620427Is it reasonably priced / easy in Hong Kong?>>2620428I don't, really. But it feels kinda sus. Would like to parlay it into something I could give an excuse over, maybe a normie reason to visit Bangkok >>2620437Yeah it's definitely for me and not validation lol. I'm just thinking about logistics around it so I don't stumble into an unforced error
>>2620478Generally the brothels are entire buildings (or designated floors of buildings). Some have websites where you can search ahead and see details. Prices for non-Chinese girls are super cheap. Mainlander girls reasonably priced. Local Hong Kong girls tend to be the most expensive.
>>2620413Danke
I've been to europe, the maghreb, aussie/nz, and figure it's time to tackle south america.Which country in latin america is the best to start off with for solo travelers?I enjoy food, beer, hiking, and boutique airbnbs/hotels with nice views. Not so much into wine, clubbing, or sexpatting.
>>2620522Go to the Bariloche area of Argentina and and head North to San Martin, should tick all your boxes. Head south to the 42nd parallel and beyond if you are willing to sacrifice boutique hotels for better scenery, less crowds and a more authentic experience. You could also cross over to Chile and hit up Pucon for similar vibes. North Patagonia feels very safe yet still otherworldly, would highly recommend for anyone's first South American experience.
Going on my first long trip to SK in a few months. Wanted to ask, what are the best ways to get cheaper flights these days, other than 30+ hour flights.
>>2620767If you're complaining about flight prices, you're not ready for a "long trip" anywhere.
>>2620767Uh you can try flying to another airport and seeing if flights to your destination are cheaper out of it, including the flight from your home airport to that one. Other than that, you'll probably be sitting on Google Flights for days before you see any real discount. And without layovers, that's a tall ask. Just bite the bullet, the won is weak anyways.
>>2620787im not complaining i just asked a question.>>2620790thanks a lot anon, you're right, managed to snag some discount codes and such that whittled a bit down but overall appreciate the response just bit the bullet.
>>2617291>Hoping for something that's a good deal with no bureaucratic process for non-burgersI'm a burger but only return to the US a few weeks a year, I have a permanent number on google voice, but to get service I just get a SIM card from one of the MVNOs that resells T-Mobile service, I think last times I got an UltraMobile SIM from Target and it was easy, just put the SIM in and input the activation code, no signup or ID info or other bullshit>>2618472the only one you ever needed to get in any Asian countries was for covid, you might want to be vaxxed for hep a&b, tetanus, rabies depending on what you plan to be doing>>2620426If you go to Phuket or Samui you can try saying you're there for the beaches/diving/normie partying, but everybody will know you're there for the ladyboys anyways
what banks do you use that allow you to do money-changing in foreign countries? it seems like us banks are all very hostile to living overseas
>>2602483drive to a country with cheaper postal rates
>>2609968indonesia
>>2616565that's honestly overpaying for chicago to miamiflights to palm beach from basically anywhere, usa are normally like $70 as long as you aren't picky on dates
So when you book from Booking.com you get taken to a confirmation page that says "congrats, everything's confirmed" and you get to print off a PDF that shows this info plus it has a map of the area and other stuff. How do I re-access that PDF?
>>2621315Virtually any bank in the US is going to allow you to withdraw from your account using a foreign ATM. Fees vary though and can be quite extortionary. Don't tell them you're living out of the US. Use the address on whatever US ID you have.
>>2621395Nevermind I found it. It's called "print confirmation" inside the bookings, it's just that specific booking didn't have it I assume because it was a partner booking.
>>2621315schwab, keep a US address for mail and don't tell them you live overseas
I going to South Korea for a week in May. I've never been there before, and was wondering if there are any good day hikes that are reasonably within traveling distance from Seoul. Are there other places that are must see things for a first time trip?
Anyone ever tried to get a actual I.T job in SEA in order to live over there for a while?What reqs did you need and where did you find job postings?
What are the actual chances of an American being harassed/held up by russian security? I'll be meeting up with locals who will assist me through customs, and I don't have any military/police experience, nor have I donated to ukrainian charities.
>>2600606where to stay in vegas if not on the strip? I'm basically tagging along with some friends to Vegas, but they have their room already squared off so I gotta find my own lodging. I'm not really sure I wanna drop a grand for 5 days to stay on the strip unless it's really worth it. I'm an early riser, so commute isn't a huge deal but i don't know what the situation really is with surrounding areas. Also I can't conceal carry so I don't wanna get stabbed by a junkie. Any thoughts? If I could keep it to the 500-600 range I'd be happy, but if that's a pipe dream maybe I need to just pay up to stay at the excalibur or something, I could probably do it for free with points
Anyone been to Jeju island in South Korea?Booked flights for 4 days there in April, obviously I'll climb Hallasan but what else? Literally everything else on the island seems like a very mid tourist trap
>Flying Fiji Airways>Get an email asking if I want to pay more to get a "bubble">Apparently this gives me a full row on the plane all to myselfI'm not buying it but God damn if it doesn't make me concerned, like what if the schmuck I'm sitting next to decides to get a "bubble", then what? Do I get told "sorry anon, Mr Fatifi brought your whole row, you'll have to take the next flight."?
is $1000 enough for week or more in seoul and 3 days in shanghai? not much shopping intended, mostly transportation and food, flights and hotels already paid for
>>2620002Yeah nah the scenery is nothing you can't find in Europe. Culturally it's very similar to Australia (I'm kiwi but never been to Aus). I would say it's only worth taking the time for a trip if you wanted to do some hikes or other outdoorsy stuff.
>>2617409Linen is GOAT but cotton is fine as long as it's not clingy (button down that isn't tight instead of a t-shirt) imo. Merino wool is also a good option, just expensive and isn't durableSynthetics are good for managing sweat but they stink like you wouldn't believe. I also reckon they feel kind of gross when they are damp. Personally my only exception is synthetic 'sports' briefs to stop swamp-ass. I run those Jockeys that are like a synthetic mesh but with a cotton patch at the front to keep your cock from touching plastic; delightful. Either way you will be sweaty 24/7, just embrace it. >t. textile autist
>>2606578If you like hiking and the outdoors, travel is free. Just save up enough for the airfare. Some 1st world countries won't let you in if you look like a bum, though.
>>2623169I'm flying Fiji Airways too. Website never had a middle name field and only asks for First and Last name. Getting VERY worried they'll try and pull some shit on me at the airport. Has anyone ever had an issue with this?
I'm working remote and can live anywhere. Is it worth living out of Thailand or should I just go with Spain/Portugal? I'm ok spending more if it's safer, nicer, more english speaking people
>>2600606Okay /trv/ hear me out,I am a single zoomer with no responsibilities with a good amount of disposable income (thanks to minimalism). In my situation, give me 1 through 10 on how feasible the below article would be for me?Keep in mind that I wouldn't mind toughing it out when it comes to the constant moving around. Please ask me any questions if you need more details.https://medium.com/@linajulie/a-detailed-one-week-trip-plan-from-africa-to-europe-87846b3f5332
I am doing Iceland in June for 10 days then catching the ferry to the Faroe Islands and staying for 7 days.Anyone have any tips on the Faroe Islands?I was going to skip accom and just buy a cheap tent in Iceland and stay in the various campsites on FO
What is a good day trip out of Paris? Really interested in architecture, scenic landscapes and some cultural stuff. Already been to Mont Saint Michel, Fontainebleau and Versailles
What are some shoes that are:>comfortable to wear for long walks on urban terrain>stylish enough to comply with venue dress codes (like at clubs or restaurants)I'm obviously not going to go fine dining in New Balance or Skechers, but I'm also not going to walk very far in anything more formal. I'm just wondering if there's a good in-between.
>>2625639Buy cushioning insoles for your fancy shoes.
>>2625644>>2625639Dumb advice.Get some smart casual boots made for walking
>>2625460Vaux-le-VicompteGiverny (where Monet used to paint)Troyes (one of the best preserved medieval-era towns in Paris)
>>2625747Vicomte*in France*I'm off my game.
>>2625739Any specific brands you like?
>>2625756I'm not sure because when I buy walking boots I've never aimed to go to a restaurant in them. Find a brand that does orthopedic type stuff like Geox. Just search for comfortable boots in blgoogle
>>2625747Thanks anon! Great coincidence that Monet's garden is opening during my stay there. Will definitely opt for that one.
Are there any decent American cities to live in? I’m currently in the Philly suburbs and planned to move into the city, but it’s become increasingly apparent to me that this city has slid and is quickly sliding further into a black-apologist anarcho-tyranny city. I did some research and it seems that every major city is in pretty much the same situation. They even all have black mayors for some reason, even New York and Chicago. So where can I go that isn’t totally fucked? Is Jacksonville really my only option…?
checklist for things to bring along for an extended trip (months)?
>>26235407d in the Faroes is long enough to see everything. I don’t know what camping rules are like, can’t imagine they’re strict . I really enjoyed Mykines and suduroy which feel very remote even by Faroese standards. Thorshavn has precious little going on Main thing to watch for is the weather which can be fucking awful any time of year even in summer. Get back on the mainland the day before your flight. Occasionally people get caught out by cancelled inter island ferries / helis. They’re also starting direct flights to London and Paris which will ruin the islands so get in before it’s wrecked
Any of you guys ever worked as an FSO?
Why don’t we have meet up threads anymore?
>>2600606What happened to the tefl thread?
>>2626048Depending on how you big you define a "city", there are still some clean, safe, and growing cities in the midwest and northwest. Or if you prefer hispanics to blacks there's the cities of the southwest.
>>2626497Board quality has considerably declined in the past few years, and the last thing anyone wants to do is meet up with anyone from this board.>>2626048I thought black people live in cities specifically because they aren't welcome in suburbs & rural areas.
>>2623169No need to worry, airlines will do everything to avoid denied boarding because that's usually very expensive for them.What they'll do is first refund Mr. Fatifi his bubble money and put you in the seat next to him, upgrade passengers to make space and if there's still not enough space then they'll look for volunteers to take a later flight for an increasing amount of money.>>2623461I never provide my middle name to airlines, only first and last name as stated in my passport.When they require it for immigration purposes, they'll ask for it at check-in, no matter if online or in person.
>>2626048Anywhere that has a low black population. This precludes most cities in the northeast, midwest and south. >>2626752Black people remain in the cities their grandparents arrived in during the early 20th century looking for jobs/better treatment due to generational poverty and learned helplessness. Suburbs haven't been segregated in 50 years. >>2627347It's a polite way of saying "the locals are really fat so we have to offer them a whole row."
Could you theoretically prepare your body for a trip to somewhere like India or Egypt with a specialized probiotic that protect you from food sickness when you got there?
If I book tickets using a VPN and set it to the destination I am looking to go will it offer cheaper tickets? (so it thinks I am returning home)
>>2627418yes it's called dukoral, be careful though because it's a *vaccine* and i know some folks around here are really afraid of those
So from some research it seems like the Chase sapphire preferred is the best travel credit card with no transaction fees and good rewards. It does have a nominal annual fee but the signup points seem to more than cover it. For withdrawing cash from an ATM it seems like a Charles Schwab debit card is the best deal with no fees? I checked out Wise but you're limited to only two free transactions a month and they have to be under $100. If anyone here has used either of those or knows of a better deal please let me know
>>2619810temples were pretty good in south korea, gardens not so many offeringsonly thing i would say about temples is that visually they look quite nice (painted with all the actual colors, etc) and new because they've often been destroyed several times, most recently in the 50s with the korean war then rebuiltso in some ways they look much closer to what they would have historically but some people might not like that the temple you're seeing is essentially 60 years oldtl;dr if gardens are your main thing, then korea probably is not your best option but if you don't mind just seeing temples then korea has some good shit
>>2627448Why would it offer cheaper tickets?A person wanting to return home will not pick another destination.Captive audiences usually mean higher prices.
>>2626601I don’t care. I’ve spent my entire life in just two towns of 50k and 100k before moving here. I’m 30. I just want out of here and out of small town America.
I don't like being in my country at all (America) but immigrating from here is basically impossible. I just want to go man. But I don't really have a destination in mind. I hate it here
>>2602026Valladolid sculpture museum. Takes a bit longer to get there though.
Why doesn't the /trv/ board display flags/nationalities on anons comments?
>>2627804I'm American and living in the Philippines. You can stay here for years on a tourist visa as long as you keep paying. Once that runs out you just fly out of and back into the country and you're good.
What are some decent enough cheap countries to early retire in, anyway? I guess SEA as stated above, but I'm not sure I'd ever be able to settle in, especially for the countries where they write with moonrunes. Thinking of sunny countries like Portugal, or Croatia. They're certainly not the cheapest, but cheap enough, and you're still in the mostly developed world. Surely there are other options that don't come immediately to mind.
>>2628965Because we don't want this to turn into another /pol/ shit board.
>>2629113this. pol-fags are already hellbent on ruining this board, i hope mods do the same to them as they did to the coomers
>>2627519I use Schwab and I'm happy with it, travel full time and do maybe 5 international ATM withdrawals a month and get all the fees back
>>2628965>flags>on a travel board
>>2600606Found some pretty decent flights to Europe and decided fuck it, I'm just going to go. I've been all over the United States, but never traveled internationally. I'm planning to do about a month, Spain and Italy for sure, maybe 2-3 others if time allows. Any advice or tips appreciated.
Are there any good (and preferably web and not app based) language exchange sites? Interpals used to be the place to go for that but it seems pretty dead right now.
I have a 12 hour layover in NYC with an airport change from JFK to LaGuardia, is there a place to store my bags or a way to check in that early so I can explore the city? I'm guessing my bags won't be checked through since I'm arriving on an international flight and will need to clear customs
What's there to do in Nijmegen? Going to visit in a month for just a weekend, it'll be my first time on an airplane and travelling in general.
>>2600606South Tenerife (playa de las Américas, Costa Adeje etc...) or North Tenerife (like Santa Cruz)? That is the question!
>>2600606Is Rhodes worth of visiting?Or is there something better?
>>2632067If you're looking for a generic resort town to relax in the sun, then yes. For anything else, no.>>2630724Short answer is that neither airports offer luggage services directly, but there are third-party services that will offer lockers or do it for you. There are multiple companies with those services, just Google them.>>2630170Good luck anon. Only generic advice I'd give is to not try to do too much at once. You won't see everything on your first trip, so just prioritize the few things you are most interested in and build an itinerary around those. Maybe 2-3 "big" things per week.>>2629046You aren't going to find a better bang for your buck than SEA. That said, the nice thing about Portugal as a retirement destination is that it has the easiest visa to obtain in western Europe (which in turn gets you access to things like Schengen status). You could get that visa then just fuck off to southern Italy or any other cheap part of the EU.>>2627448VPN won't matter, but cache will. Some companies will only offer cheap flights the first time you visit, then ramp up on subsequent visits to push the idea of "buy now or it'll only get more expensive".>>2625460I'll second Troyes. Not a place I'd live long-term but very comfy.>>2623365If flights and hotels are paid for, then yes $1000 for 10 days of food and public transport is more than enough.
How does using your phone internationally work?I'm traveling from the US to Italy, and I'd like to keep being able to make calls, use maps, and be able to look up and research locations on the go. I read e sims exist, but it sounds almost like a scam? What about wifi hotspots? I use cricket which seems to only offer texting and calls to landlines.
>>2632705E-Sims are not a scam but definitely not needed in Europe. Why not just get a local prepaid, especially if you're going to Italy which has some of the cheapest data in the world? Like, literally less than ten cents per gb at times. Get a TIM or Vodafone sim from *one of their stores*. Good chance you'll be ripped off in other places. As for wifi hotspots, they're generally pretty safe but there's always risks with public wifi. Anything like ticket purchases or other stuff with money involved is a no-go for me, but shit like social media browsing etc is fine, though a lot of café and hotel wifis can be really slow.
>>2632067I go to Lindos every few years since I was a kid. I love the place but it is very much just fir relaxing, and it is rather expensive
I like to travel by train through Europe but not a big city fan. In france and uk theres some places with nice nature you can reach by train but does anyone have experience with germany, czech, austria or Slovenia?
Is it possible to just travel the world with no money just working odd jobs where ever you go like a cool drifter character from a story? Or at least travel the country of America Or no
>>2632786I looked into TIM and the local card. Seems perfect with one caveat. How do you get 2 factor authentication texts codes to log into banking and email apps without your US number? I plan to get a VPN for my time overseas for banking, as I don't even particularly trust foreign cell towers as secure.
>>2633100You could just use a call/sms forwarding app, no?
Which Latin American countries are the easiest to get laid in?Like tinder (even though I'm paranoid) preferably I'll just do fwbs with chicks I'll talk to on hellotalk and tandem. What about Puerto Rico and Nicaragua?t. Regular looking white guy
>>2633269Like leave my phone with family in the US and have another phone unlocked to buy a sim card I take with me that I forward text to?
>>2633376Ngl I haven't used call forwarding in ages, but iirc it works so that when someone calls or messages your primary number, it just reroutes it to your second number? So assuming you have a phone with two sim slots you could just plug in the new one. I'm not sure how the specifics work for every country and provider of course.
>>2601005Yeah, don't trust the commussy...
Buenos Aires vs Santiago for long term? I've been to both but cannot decide. I'm not sure I can deal with living in a city with zero outdoor options, I never have before, and wonder if I will go crazy if I need to arrange a flight just to go on a hike. Vs Santiago which is more expensive and nothing really special until you leave the city, when you will have great outdoor options. I suppose I am trying to find more reasons I don't know about yet to sway me one way or the other.
>>2633407>I'm not sure I can deal with living in a city with zero outdoor options>nothing really special until you leave the cityTo be honest with those options, that applies to both. And big cities in general, they have a lot of draws but nature is generally not one of them. Maybe something smaller than one of the capitals?
>>2633073You definitely can, it used to be much easier in the past though. Now it involves being hidden from various techs which is fucken gay.
>>2633456What do you mean? You can absolutely day trip to decent beaches/mountains from Santiago within 2hrs, whereas from BsAs it's a flight that you plan in advance.
>>2633461Oh if that's your time frame then Santiago is fine! I'm just used to having access to beaches and forests within ~10 minutes at best, having lived in cities between 200k-1,5m all my life so I'm even more picky.
How exactly do you go camping?Assuming I have my tent and everything, do I just show up at a campsite and ask to stay for X amount of days? Do they tend to have a reception area or do I just try to find someone? How often do campsites fill up? Assuming I just showed up on the day what are the chances they would have room for me? I've read most "shut" around 6pm, does that mean I can't leave past 6 or just that staff go home at 6?
>>2633534It depends entirely on the place you’re going. All of the national parks have rules and you can find them on their websites. Most state parks have rules made by that state and you can also find them on their websites. Usually you have to camp in a designated camping area and sometimes you have to buy a permit to camp and sometimes a time permit to enter the place. For example, I know Zion national park in Utah makes you camp in the designated camping area, which you have to book many months in advance because it’s so popular and you also have to get a pass to enter the park. Conversely, Cherry Springs state park in Pennsylvania also has a designated campground but I don’t believe you need a permit to enter the park and you can get whatever permit you need that month if not that week or day. And then there are places like wilderness areas where you can get a single permit and hike and camp pretty much wherever you want. Just look the place up online and see if there’s an entrance permit required and if there’s page for camping. Every place is different. Shutting down usually just means the staff leaves. They can’t keep you there unless the roads are closed.
>>2601005I once selected that, but I later declined the offered spot as it was missing an obligatory course.Seemed alright, but I couldn't find much of any online presence except their OIA on instagram
I have a really stupid, ignorant question to ask, so try not to cringe. I am being genuine here, I promise I am not trying to bait or troll anymore.I'm interested in visiting Africa. Yes, I know there's a lot of crime. Yes, I know there's poor infrastructure. Yes, I know that as a foreign tourist, I'm a likely target for scams and robberies. My concern is with the food, actually.I heard that the food can be incredibly sketchy. I don't even mean because it was made in dirty cookware with unwashed hands, but because of what they put in the food. I've heard some really sketchy shit, like the meat they use could be wild animals, roadkill, rodents, even human flesh (such as their dead grandmother, or a neighbor who disappeared under mysterious circumstances).I've obviously heard this from somewhere, and while I can't verify it, I do find it plausible. Is there any truth to this? Should I become temporarily vegetarian (or eat only seafood and poultry) if I ever do visit Africa?
>>2635118>anymore.*anyone.Well, fuck.
I'm a rural american whos traveling all over italy next month. Besides the standard tips of telling beggars and scammers to fuck off and wearing a security fanny pack for valuables to avoid pickpocketing, how do you deal with more aggressive or complex scams like fake police or pickpocket gangs?
>>2635675By not engaging them.Unlike muggers in America and Africa, most European pickpockets/scams can be avoided by simply walking away.
>>2635682>By not engaging them.This. Also dont stick out like a tourist generally helps.Walk out of the way if you want to take pictures. Go into a shop if you want to look shit up on your phone or something.
Is it too early to start a 2026 World Cup thread?
>>2635690yes
damn we all going to italy in cities other than milan and rome how are cabs? like in piacenza for example, if I want to get somewhere 6 km away and there's no bus route on google mapsyou guys catching the giro too?
Why so many Japan threads?
>>2636027all the normies are weeabs now
>>2636027its why the Jap General exists, but as we all know - newfags dont know how to read
best durable shoes for daily suburban walking?friend of mine recommended Timberlands, but they aren't very comfy interior-wise
I didn't think anything about travelling alone. But somehow I came across this board. And now I feel that it will be awkward. And that I will feel miserable being surrounded by couples. I wish I could have gone back to before discovering this place.
>>2636392It's no less awkward than doing anything else in life alone. I say this as an introverted married person who has years of experience both being by myself in everything that I do and doing nearly everything with a partner. How is being alone on a trip any different than doing any of the things that are a part of your routine alone? I'm sure you know how it feels to sit down in a restaurant alone. Now you're just doing that in a different place. It's not really that weird.
Question about the upcoming Rail Strikes in England. Saturday, 6 April I'm traveling from Cardiff to Edinburgh. I have to change trains in Manchester. I should have no problem getting to Manchester from Cardiff, but TransPennine Express is shut down that day due to the strike. Also, being a Saturday, the rent-a-car places in Manchester close at noon and I won't arrive until after. How do I get around this obstacle? I probably won't be able to get a car. Am I just supposed to hitch hike up the M6 until I reach Edinburgh? Any advice or suggestions are welcome!
im going to be making a shit ton of money soon. im also a gf/friendless retarded faggot. should i make friends or find a partner first then travel or travel while being lonely and depressed?
>>2637715Travel first. Nothing changes a person more than travel. Once you're more emotionally/mentally stable, people are more likely to like you as a person. Travel is a common source of emotional healing for a reason.
>>2637715Where are you going to be getting the money from?
>>2637726crypto trading. if i just keep doing what ive been doing the past 8 pasts ill be well into 6 figure hell and close to or even more than 1mil when the bull run is over.>>2637719it definitely exciting and lifts the mood but fapping alone in a hotel room is depressing as fuck
>>2637730heh. past 8 months
I’m flying next week to Hong Kong via Fiji with Fiji Airways. I’ve flown with Fiji Airways three times now and they have been extremely anal about providing proof of onward travel from my destination. Does Hong Kong require proof of onward travel and if so, does a bus ticket to Macau suffice?
>>2637744>Does Hong Kong require proof of onward travel and if so, does a bus ticket to Macau suffice?I've been to Hong Kong multiple times, and they've never asked me for proof of onward travel. Even if they did, a ticket to Macau would be enough.
>>2635118Africa is a big place anon, where are you thinking of going? Bushmeat (rats, monkeys, snakes, bats etc) is widely eaten in sub Saharan Africa. You can avoid having to eat it if you want but if you go out of the little isolated pockets of globohomo you will encounter it. Muslim countries have food taboos so have way less rat meat on offer. Cannibalism i’ve only heard of in war zones. But it’s Africa anything is possible.
Hello /trv/, I am hosting a friend visiting from Belgium in a week. I am in Texas. I would like to take him some places to do things that are very American experiences. So whether you're American or not from here, what are some things you might want to try other than just going to sightsee famous places? I'm in the urbanized part of Texas, not out west.It's kinda stereotypical but I suggested he might want to go to a gun firing range, see a rodeo, have authentic barbecue and Texmex, and possibly ride a horse. Any other ideas?
>>2637851You already have some good ideas, let me add some more:>shopping at Walmart or the biggest hypermarket in your region>watch a local HS or college ball game, bonus points if you know anybody there>Buccees seems to be a new thing
>>2637878That's not a bad idea. Buccees are actually all around the place since they were founded here. Personally I don't see the appeal as much as some other people but now that I think about it, these big trucker-stop gas stations like Buccees, Flying J, etc. are something really unique to our car-culture here. Good idea.>WalmartThat's actually pretty funny since I said we could go out shopping when he got here to buy whatever he wants like coffee or snacks for the week, so we were probably going to go to one anyway. I have a Sam's Club membership which is also owned my Walmart, same idea except even more bulk.>Sports gamesThis is a good idea, although football is like a fucking religion here so I wonder if I could even get tickets this late - even for a HS or college game. Maybe a local CC is less popular.
>>2622028My friends dad (who is fluent in Russian) was harassed and insulted when they looked at his passport. Didn’t hold him up though. This is about 4 months ago
>>2630170If you do Portugal, avoid Lisbon it sucks. Porto is beautiful however
>>2637851Those ideas are good. Firing range Euros love because they never smell the taste of freedom, just kebabs. Look at Airbnb Experiences, when I went to Austin this hoe I was banging and I did a couple. One was an organized tubing of some river which was a blast. The other was going out boating to some spot on the lake all the rich college bros tie their boats up at. Both were a lot of fun.
>>2637836Hey man, thanks for your reply, I found it very informative.>Africa is a big place anon, where are you thinking of going?There are numerous countries that I'm interested in visiting, but realistically I'm probably gonna start with Nigeria, Ethiopia, or Kenya. Two of these are coastal countries, so I guess seafood is an option if I'm still gonna be a little bitch about meat. I've had Ethiopian food before, and I know they can do solid vegetarian dishes.>Muslim countries have food taboos so have way less rat meat on offer.Never thought I would be happy to be around muslims for once. That is such an excellent point.
>>2638018>Nigeria, Ethiopia, or KenyaYou already know about Ethiopian food (hopefully not just from a westernised restaurant) Nigeria and Kenya are big on bushmeat, but you can certainly do a trip there without eating any of it. It's not like your average African is eating giraffe steak or smoked rat every day. Main rule is only eat food that is piping hot, preferably cooked in front of you, to kill any bugs. They were both British colonies at one point, which weirdly helps with this sort of thing
is American Airlines so bad that you're better off taking a one stop flight with another airline over a nonstop flight with them?
>>2638782If they're that bad, then they just might arrive late for your layover, causing you to miss your flight. I would rather fly nonstop.
I have a long flight with a two hour layover in the middle. All other flights I've been on were direct. What actually happens if I miss the connection for some stupid reason (I'm going to turn up on time and I won't have any visa / customs / security issues). I'm assuming I get rebooked onto the next suitable flight at the airline's expense but maybe I am being naive
>>2638991If it's one ticket and the airline makes you miss the second flight, you'll get rebooked on the next possible flight. You'll also likely get some food or even accommodation and in some cases you even get a cash payment.If the airline brings you to the transfer airport on time and you miss the connecting flight then you're out of luck. Sometimes they'll let you rebook onto the next flight for free, depending on what caused you to miss your original connecting flight.
Are there any suggestions for cities in Europe that are safe, pleasant, and affordable, preferably in Eastern Europe?My long-distance girlfriend and I plan to meet for two weeks in July somewhere in Europe (ideally Eastern Europe). We anticipate spending most of our time inside of the hotel/Airbnb. However we'd prefer a city that isn't too crowded with tourists and offers a variety of affordable and tasty dining and desserts. We would prefer a more modern and urbanized city that possibly had a few anime or geek events, since we dislike rural areas and historical/old cities.
>>2639207There are so many things that you've thought ass backwards and/or completely illogically in your post that I tried to greentext some highlights and ended up pretty much copying it all word for word.
>>2639207>Eastern Europe>safe>pleasant>modern city>minimal tourism>variety>anime/"geek" eventsI can't help you with this, but if you find it, let me know.
>>2639207Weird post but Warsaw may be the closest thing to what you're looking for
Any good snowbird destinations that have not been ruined by boomers? I want to start spending a few months out of the year somewhere warm in the U.S.
do any anons have experience with visiting the DPRK?
>>2632063North Tenerife - South Tenerife is extremely touristy and not as pretty. Also the island is pretty small and you could drive around the whole place in an hour or two.
Potential thread incoming, but anybody here been to Iraq? Looks like an extremely kino country with plenty of archeological and historical sites. I also don't hear much fuss anymore regarding danger, terrorism etc. The best gateway seems to be Iraqi Kurdistan which already looks incredible in photos, but I'd love to explore the country as well. Share your experiences.
>>2639706Genuine question, if you want to experience middle-east's untouched spots, why not just go Jordan or Oman? Like you said, Iraqi Kurdistan is pretty safe and stunning, but getting there is such a hassle compared to many other places which are equally unspoiled by tourists.
>>2637730>crypto trading. if i just keep doing what ive been doing the past 8 pasts ill be well into 6 figure hell and close to or even more than 1mil when the bull run is over.Hm, how do I get started with that? Any advice/resources that you used?
>>2639778Already been to Jordan and it was great. Haven't been to Oman but it's also on my list. It's a great alternative to off-limits Yemen since it also has mud houses and castles, etc.I'm allured so much by Iraq because I'm a history nut and has some of the most ancient civilizations ever found. (Babylon, Mesopotamia, Nineveh) Kurdistan at least has an e-visa regime; not sure about mainland Iraq & how a hassle getting a visa could be
>>2640275>I'm allured so much by Iraq because I'm a history nut and has some of the most ancient civilizations ever found.Based enough. Yeah it's a shame lot of that is in a tricky spot. Same with things like Jebel in Sudan. A real shame.
Trains in Europe. What does the '6h' mean when booking trains on SNCF website? It also has a drop down menu to choose from 4h to 22h?
>>2642030That means "what time of day do you want to depart". So you are looking at trains from 6am
I'm going to Rome the last week in May, and can't for the life of me find Vatican tickets outside of some tremendously expensive scalper sites. We're thinking of just getting up really early and trying to beat the line for an in person ticket. How doable is this? The same goes for the Roman forum, the Pantheon, and the Colosseum as well. Though at least with the colosseum, I think I can call it a trip successful only seeing the outside. Though if I don't see the Arch of Titus in the roman forum up close I'll weep.
I am going to be in the UK for a graduate program and I have long breaks. Is Europe in the winter really as shitty as its made out to be? Are there countries or cities worth visiting in the winter? I'm not interested in snow sports; I prefer visiting museums and historical sites, coffee culture, and underground music.
>>2600606Why brittish people ruin everything? Even if we had weed and castles, these slave cattle unload themselves from cargo planes and get drunk. Every single day until the day they die. We dont want brittish pigs, they just show up anyway.
where can you live on 500$ a month?
>>2601005I exchanged at SeoulTech in 2017, it was extremely relaxing.SeoulTech isn't on the same level or even league as seoul national, but then again, I have seen seoul national students fail courses in the EU, so that may not say much.If you want free B+/A+ grades, go there for sure. If you want to have a good stay got for the intl. dorms and skip on the cafetaria lunches. Plenty of markets around.It's location is just perfect, the campus may honestly be one of the best spots in Seoul. It's a tad far away from the center, but it's really easy to get into the nature with Bukhansan around the corner. The street next to SeoulTech is riddled with bars, pc-bangs, noraebangs etc. No need for itaewon with annoying vloggers when you can have a more authentic experience 500m away and just crawl drunk home.lemme know what more info you need about culture and what not. May be able to even recommend classes as some were quite boring.
>>2643621U.K. in the winter is long dark nights and a lot of cloud and rain. thanks to global warning snow is unusual in southern parts these days but still feels freezing due to humidity. You will learn why the bongs and nords like beer so much over your first winter. Fuck all else to do. Southern Europe is much better. Where are you from?
>>2644287I'm from Florida, anything below 60F is frigid to me.
>>2639579There are physically nice places but they’re expensive and boring. There’s basically nothing to do but sit on the beach, which is fine if you’re a loner I guess. Keep in mind that if you’re a remote worker, you can spend up to a few months in a lot of countries, including Carribean countries and you are technically staying in the U.S. (for tax purposes) in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, etc.
>>2600606How do i get over hate of brittish people? They just spread everywhere starting fights and id gladly cut this fucking faggots head off if i didnt get 30 years for it.
>>2644361Kek you're gonna have a shit time, buy a decent jacket.
>>2644368You sound ugly AF no offense
Might be a bit of a long shot (literally), but I'm looking for a view like picrel - a very distant city skyline view, with my actual person being in some sort of nature. Any major city is fine. Preferably: not TOO much hiking to the spot, located on the eastern half of the US.
>>2644992>located on the eastern half of the US.Loud incorrect buzzer on that, but you can get similar shots of London thanks to the green belt.
>>2644992Try Freshkills Park, Staten Island and you can see Manhattan. Looks almost like your pic too.
>>2610253W-wait, Santiago Chile looks like that? This entire time?
I'm planning a camping trip this summer in Austria. I've sent emails to the campingplatz but nobody answered. Are they still closed or they don't accept bookings?
Does anyone have an equivalent map/ recommendations for scenic towns in Austria? I'm trying to plan a road trip, so towns in czechia, northern italy, slovenia and switzerland are also welcome but not a priority. Thanks in advance!
>>2623466>I'm working remote and can live anywhere. Is it worth living out of Thailand or should I just go with Spain/Portugal? I'm ok spending more if it's safer, nicer, more english speaking peopleThose are very different places and neither is very dangerous, I would check them both out for a few months to see what you actually prefer>>2636027>Why so many Japan threads?Sir, you are on an anime website
What are some good destinations for a yurop tourist traveller if he is by himself and wants to chill / visit stuff ?I have like 2 weeks off to take and no real budget limit, but I'm quite insecure about going on holidays by myselfis Bali a good spot if I want to do cool shit like hiking, surfing etc or too maintstream?
>>264436116C is a pleasant day in large parts of Europe. In Scotland they’ll be complaining about the heat. You’re going to have a bad time
what would be the best way to score some molly in Vienne? going just for an event to this town specifically this June
I think I might have slept in a hotel with bedbugs, or some kind of bed-borne pest.>How do you know?Just saw some reviews on a local map app complaining about itWhat's the procedure with this stuff? Take all the clothes I had to the dry cleaners? What about my own skin?
>>2606338game changer https://obsidian.md/
>>2648104>Should I try a ladyboy before I go home?Only you know the answer to this>What if having a penis, feminine or not, in front of your face make you feel gay?I'm afraid it's already over for you
>>2602366No, not really, only don't fuck people over, please. My experiences with travel agents have been poor. I avoid them now, but lots of old people need help so go for it.
>>2637922>avoid Lisbon it sucksCan you expand on that. Have an upcoming trip to Portugal, still laying plans.
>>2638784Other than a few top tier airlines (or premiere routes on top tier airlines) they are all the same experience. Get the best route with the fewest points of failure, then hunker down and pretend none of it is happening until it is over.
>>2648478You got any bites on you?
>>2648556no, but the review posted pictures of it happening to him
>be me>took plane tickets but homesick so I can't go>check company refund policy>full refund only if a relative is deceased>check online people with same family name deceased>ask the public administration a certified copy of death certificateIs my karma going to be lower due to this move?
>>2639207>>2639401>>2639512>Eastern Europe>safe>pleasant>modern cityPoland is the most optimal pick for those criterias>minimal tourismKRK got a shitton of lower-class brits partying but once you avoid city centers you're fine>variety>anime/"geek" eventsFrom time to time I saw a few weebs in cosplays going around the city of Krakow when I was living there. One time I've asked and they told me a small geekstore had an event going by.Also you got a Witcher-lookalike tavern in KRK that's nice to visit, and in Poland in general you got e-sport pub (old town in KRK, Nowy Swiat in WAW)Poles are more vidya focused so for weebs-related stuff there isn't much things to see
>>2648622You are unlikely to carry an infestation without the little bastards eating you alive. The bites are unmistakable. To kill bugs you need heat as the eggs survive dry cleaning. If you’re away then it’s perversely easier to deal with as you just run all clothing through a tumble drier. Delicate clothing is discarded or vacuum sealed for two years. You have to dispose of your suitcase, toiletries etc. But this is nothing compared to getting them out of your house once they’ve gotten into the carpets, behind your power sockets etc. You really don’t want to bring these fucking things gone with you
>>2620402Yes look into LL.Beam Duffle Bags, you're only allowed to carry Bags made by them.
Planning my best friends bachelor party in Nashville this summer.What’s the best/craziest shit we can do?I’ve already been before and done the bars and shit. I’m looking for something extraordinary as it’s a super special day
early 20s guy from London looking to move to Glasgow or Brighton, which one should I pick?Looking to make loads of friends and date qts, both cities are great for that and both have lots of things to do that I'd enjoy, but atm I'm leaning towards Glasgow because it's cheaper and bigger (more variety so don't get bored as easily)Sick of the soulless inhuman dump they call London
>>2648666>666Got bad news for you anon...
Any irish chads/frequent tourists here? I want to take my mother to visit her ancestral homeland and could use some advice.My mother is an introvert, she doesnt like big cities or crowds. She likes natural beauty (forest, rivers, the sea, blooming flowers, birds, horses, etc), camping and stargazing. Her hobbies are reading, walking in nature, quilting and painting. She prefers mild temps (75F is hot to her). Does anyone know of areas that would work?Sorry for blog posting but any advice would be appreciated. In return I can give advice about several US states andcertain regions of South Korea.
Where do I meet travel friends/pen pals?I was going to go to Europe with 3 friends and my gf in June.1 dropped out because they couldn't afford it and now my gf has broken up with me and cancelled her ticket so now one of the others who is a limp dicked cuckold doesn't want to go because he "feels bad" and thinks that going would leave a sour taste in his mouth and so my other friend sees no point in going if it's just 2 of us.I decided fuck it; I paid for it, I planned it, I'm fucking going; fuck you all for leaving me (especially my 2 mates who'd feel bad for my now ex if they went so now they wanna cancel).The problem is I'm a social person and I've never traveled anywhere alone. Last time I went to Europe it was 3 months with my gf. I don't really want to be a miserable loner for the month that I'm going. Does anyone know any apps/sites/ways to meet travellers or locals? I'd prefer locals who could show me around cities but beggars can't be choosers.
>>2650034>Irish>Chadsoxymoron, no nation on earth has a bigger victim complex or moans and whinges more>visit her ancestral homelandkek, yes the Irish absolutely looove it when rootless mutts blunder around wearing shamrocks and claiming they're Irish cos their great great Grandma used to drink Jamesons
Which should I choose for a comfy, authentic short trip? Cologne, Belgrade, or Bucharest?
>>2650034>She prefers mild temps (75F is hot to her).It's almost never above 75F in Ireland. It's usually cold and raining
>>2650260>3 friends>AND a gfThat would suck for someone anyway
What's the earliest date for snowy onsen in northern japan? I may be there at the end of november 2024
>>2650286belgrade is unbelievably midgo to bucharest
>>2651050Unbelievably what?
i got 2 weeks off i am in west europe near Frankfurtspontaneous road trip worth it/doable? somewhere south
What should you not miss in Vienna?
I just checked something randomly, and I think flixbus removed the stop I booked to get on a bus at next month and didn't plan on telling me (i can see the bus is still running on their website, just not stopping at the stop i booked)not a question i just didn't want to make a shit thread to express what is currently generating a lot of rage in my head
>>2651392updatewell they have the customer service to reply to an email on a saturday evening, didn't expect that at leastbut they really did just cancel the bus stopping where i had already got a ticket for without bothering to tell me or cancelling the ticket, so if i wasn't being an autist and checking shit i would have been waiting around for a bus that was never coming
>>2651254fr fr no cap be bussin' yo dawg 'sup fr fr You can't just mansplain like that *skull emoji*
>>2651471Get me out of here
Anyone know why /trv/ doesn't feel the same as it did 10 yrs ago? The board quality seems similar to /int/ these days and has so many jaded people instead of posters telling their travel stories. I genuinely loved reading a lot of posts from the past but nowadays it's just a sad mix of /pol/ and /int/ brainrot.
>>2651675>higher traffic, your thread will disappear if not bumped within less than a week>2020-2023 travel restrictions attracting /pol/-tier posters and /r9k/ larpers>atrocious moderation being both to loose and too strict at the same timeIt's really sad because I still don't know a better general purpose travel forum.
Should I get a prepaid visa card for international travel to use as a backup for if my credit card is stolen?I've never traveled out of the country and my biggest worry is losing access to my bank accounts.Italy from US btw
>>2651937Just use Alipay
How long could I live for comfortably in a third world country - without working - with just $25,000?
