How do you meet people abroad? I go to the skatepark, start shooting the shit with folks, buy some beers and then they eventually take me out to the bar or to their moms house for more drinking, I have no idea how I would meet folks if it weren't for skateparks.

>>2837006
>start shooting the shit with folks, buy some beers and then they eventually take me out to the bar or to their moms house for more drinking.
Sorry I'm not a Chad.

>>2837006
>How do you meet people abroad?
depends on who you want to meet

group tours are really easy to meet people
but it's gonna be other travelers and the tours themselves are very hit or miss from the actual enjoyment

if you're in your 30s or older and travel without a budget
luxury boutique hotel bars are a really great way
the only 2 long term travel friends I've met in recent years were over cocktails in a small lodge in botswana and in a small hotel in Stockholm

other than that
>hostels if you you're young, read the reviews and specifically search for social ones
>local bars on busy nights (events work best, like halloween just now, as groups are a bit more "loose")
>social events like meetups (though will more likely be expats)
>or if you're into art, go to vernissages!

technically, if you're social and charismatic enough, you can meet people literally anywhere

Should I even bother buying a shinkansen ticket online? Anons on here say they go to the station and still can buy tickets day of, then they spend an hour or so dicking around the station (which is fine).

>>2837100
This doesnt work outside the skatepark community. Actually one time a dude from a hostel invited me to his house when I went to his city

What's a good first time solo travel destination within Europe for January? I'm thinking either Germany or Norway.

>>2837301
Norway is expensive, and brutal in winter.
Germany was my first solo trip and I'd say it's a great place to start. It has literally everything that a traveler could want, history, nature, nightlife, good food, good transportation, good English if you need it, and not too expensive. You can basically get a taste and feel for everything there.

>>2837301
>January
>Norway
Oslo gets like 6h of Daylight with on avg <2h of sunshine per day in January
the further north you go the worse it's gonna get

save Norway for another season
and solo traveling Norway is ROUGH anyway, mostly (old) couples and families, barely any young travelers let alone solo / groups

Germany is really great as first solo travel destination

other easy options in the region would be Netherlands, Belgium, Poland or eastern European capitals
Spain or Croatia are great for party / nightlife but only in Summer

How risky is it to have a layover that's only about an hour long?
My fear is that the first flight gets delayed, and then I'll be in trouble.

>>2836940
What is the optimal travel duration?

>>2838195
>What is the optimal travel duration?
depends a lot on your travel style
generally 2 weeks is a good recommendation
and no longer than 1 week at one place

personally I like to do 3-4nights at a place than move on
a little longer for some big cities
usually 3-5 locations per vacations
otherwise I get overwhelmed

so optimal for me would be 10-21 days + 2 travel days for flights
which is exactly how I traveled in recent years
typically 2 "big" 2-3week vacations along some extended weekend trips

>>2838125
>How risky is it to have a layover that's only about an hour long?
A bit risky. It depends on how long and frequent the flights to your next destination are. If the next flight is just 2 hours and the airline has 4 more scheduled later that day, just take the next one. If it's a 12 hour flight and only runs once a day I would make sure I have a longer layover and not miss it.

>>2838265
The only time I have had this problem is when traveling through the US. It seems to mean that it is like rolling the dice with ensuring your luggage gets on the plane. I have had less turnarounds in Asian airports and have never had the problem.

Best city break for tinder hook ups in your opinion?
Not paying for prostitutes because I’m not a reprobate. I want an organic human connection, romance, handjobs!
Best city break for this?
Porto? Madrid? Barcelona? Paris? Sarajevo? Athens? Dubrovnik? Budapest?

>>2838329
If you're hot, it really doesn't fucking matter, assuming it's a fairly liberal country. Just pick a city you like or think looks cool.
I'd go Vancouver cuz I like Asian chicks who are also westerners. Also Berlin for alt/punk/goth girls.

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Is it fine if i get someone to buy me a plane ticket in another country where it's cheaper? Are the airlines/travel agencies gonna get uppity about the passport's nationality not matching where the flight was purchased?

Example: I live in Calgary, I want to go to Cairo, it's cheaper in the US on Expedia, I get my friend in the US to buy me a ticket that shows up on Expedia US that's cheaper than I would get it in Expedia Canada

>>2838452
This is literally not a problem whatsoever. Lots of people purchase flights outside of their home country. How do you think backpackers go country-hopping all the time?

Hell, you could probably do this yourself if you use a VPN. If you are gonna get your friend to do it, just make sure he's not a dumbass and actually gets your personal information correct.

>>2838452
Not sure what you mean. Are you just confusing currencies maybe? If you want the cheapest ticket then find the cheapest place to fly out from, and take indirect flights. Maybe another airport than Calgary, that's still reachable to you, will have cheaper flights.
>>2838453
The VPN thing is a myth. Airlines ticket prices do not change depending on where the buyer is connecting from. I don't know about third party aggregator sites but I doubt that either.

>>2838456
Anon thinks purchasing plane tickets in another country will save him money. You say that ticket prices don't change based on location, so either way this whole idea of his is a bust.

>>2838458
I just checked trip com and it is cheaper but not by much, maybe by like $100 at the very most

>>2838459
Always book with airlines directly. You may get a marginally cheaper price from third party sites but you lose a lot of other things.

>>2837443

I'll look into Germany. I went to Berlin a couple years ago and liked it but the length of time wasn't long enough and there's some stuff I would like to visit there mainly connected with art and literature . Austria is another choice that's a strong candidate now that I'll probably save Norway for an another season.

I've been to Spain and France loads of times so I'm a little burnt out on both of those locations I'll look into Belgium or eastern Europe

Should I go to Montreal this Thanksgiving?

For context, I'm American and I'll have 4 full days off for the holiday. Not long enough to be worth flying to Europe, but I also don't feel like going anywhere in the states during this time. That really only leaves Canada, where the closest city is Montreal, a 7 hour drive from me.
Could be cool to experience since I've never been, and an opportunity to practice my French, but I just don't know if it's worth the 7 hours drive. Honestly it looks kinda boring desu, like any generic North American city, and none of the tourist attractions seem that compelling. It seems all the cool stuff is in Quebec City, but that's even farther and way out of the question, even as a day trip.
I could just stay home and save a bit more for my trip to Europe in December, but I'd also kinda feel like a sucker for not taking the opportunity to travel more.

>>2836940
Is an eSIM necessary if I’m going straight from airport to hotel (which both have wifi) in puerto Vallarta?

>>2838329
>Best city break for tinder hook ups in your opinion?
Rio
>Porto? Madrid? Barcelona? Paris? Sarajevo? Athens? Dubrovnik? Budapest?
You have to leave the EU playpen if you want the dating market to be much different

>>2838519
I used bookings for a flight to indonesia, got an email early on that my flight was changed by couple of minutes, which was fine, didn't matter, proceed to me many months later trying to leave indonesia and my ticket for some reason showed up as invalid, had to make so many calls and the airline and bookings kept blaming each other. Managed to get on the flight but never haven't trusted those websites since.

Is there a way to get price alerts for a range of lengths and a range of departure dates?
it seems like google flights only gives alerts for specific trip dates or for generic week long trips

Hawaii
>or
Key West
>or
Thailand (some island)

Which one would you pick? I want to go somewhere on vacation (solo) in December.
I'm from EU if that matters.

I just want to get some drinks and sleep by the beach. I don't care about anything else.

>>2839055
I'd pick Hawaii
Family went to Thailand and didn't like it that much (of course mileage may vary depending on where exactly you go), downside still remains that if you go as a single guy everyone will expect you went to fuck dudes.

>>2839055
If all you care about is a beach slop vacation, then just go to Thailand, as it's the cheapest

>>2839057
Thailand seems significantly cheaper and comes with added benefits of ladyboys (joke (maybe not)).
However after visiting Texas and NY last year I want to explore US more. (but it's almost x2 more expensive (which is fine by me if it's worth it))
>>2839060
I am sick of museums. I'd be more into nature if anything. Bars and parties do no interest me. I hate loud and big crowds too.

>>2839062
Sounds like you want the Big Island.

>>2839062
Thailand has incredible nature. Hawaii is decent too. Key west not so much, it's just beach and a few historic sites.

>>2839055
>Hawaii
>from EU
that's a 20h+ flight
vs.
>Thailand
there are direct flights from all major EU airports to multiple locations in Thailand
and only ~11h

>solo) in December
just go to Thailand
it's one of the few countries where you can socialize as solo traveler at any age
and is rightfully considered an easy first solo travel location

Hawaii or Florida Keys will be lonely (if you want to socialize)

>>2839062
>I'd be more into nature
Vietnam or Indonesia would be valid alternatives
Vietnam is easy solo
Indonesia also works but needs better planing

also why was Keys even on your list?
go to Everglades NP in Florida

>>2839055
Thailand. Much closer and much cheaper.

>>2836940
How do i get into a hostel man
I don't get what they're for
Can you even book a hostel without being in college

>>2839383
>How do i get into a hostel man
Same as you would a hotel.

>I don't get what they're for
They are an alternative form of accommodation. They are like hotels, except much cheaper, much lower in quality, and you often have to share a room with strangers. They are great for people who don't have much money, or people who are very frugal.

>Can you even book a hostel without being in college
Yes, and don't ever ask that question again.
Yes, it's true that most hostel guests are college students, or around that age.
No, you don't actually have to be a college student or college-aged to stay in hostels.
I've seen all walks of life use hostels. I've seen elderly couples, middle-aged parents with school-aged children, Vietnam War veterans, working professionals (30+), and many more.

>>2839392
Thank you! Can you trust most people there to not mess with you
Should I go to their reception and hand them the cash

>>2839394
Also I heard police could be called in and they'd sometimes have criminals with drugs with them, so I've been warned about them

How old is too old to travel for partying?
I'm 26 and I never really did much clubbing or partying in my life, and when I did it was usually pretty awkward. Now I have massive FOMO. I just want to experience some normal "young person who parties" experiences in my life while I still can, but I'm afraid people will look at me weird for not being a student.

>>2839757
You still have a few years left in you. Get it out of your system now before it's REALLY too late.

>I'm afraid people will look at me weird for not being a student.
26 is definitely too old to be a college student, but you could pass for a med/law/grad school student.

>>2839765
I'm not looking to pass as a college student. But will people think I'm weird if I'm not? Like if I try to hit on a 20 or 21 year old would that be weird? Will there be people 25-30 there too?

>>2839788
No, you're not weird nor would anyone think of it. I wouldn't be surprised if there were 35+ people there. I don't even think age will be a thing that comes up in conversation. If you're under thirty, they're down to get dirty.

>>2839757
people in their 20s go partying even after no longer students. clubs around the world are full of people who are not students. only stuck up people would care you weren't a student, it is weird to get yourself stuck on such a point.

>>2838678
I dont have experience in solo travelling through Mexico but while in another country, I could not esim on my phone and made it through by downloading google map routes to be available offline while on hotel wifi. Personally its doable but i prefer the extra "safety net" of having access while out and about

Any wildcard suggestions on what country should I visit to just chill for a week or two this winter? I'm from the US and have already been to Ireland, France, and Canada, and I speak French fairly well and a little bit of Spanish. I like trying new foods, castles, hot springs. Thinking maybe Hungary or somewhere in the Pyrenees or Alps.

>>2839757
Like 22. You already missed out on it. But since you never party or clubbing you never missed out on anything to begin with.

Will I look like a doofus wearing a cowboy hat while traveling abroad? I just like wearing them. I'm ok looking like an obvious foreigner since I'm white in a non-white country, but will it result in funny looks? I'm not talking about a 10 gallon hat, but a sensibly low crowned hat.

How safe is Durban, SA for a white normie tourist?

>>2840886
Yes

>>2840886
Cowboy hats are the American equivalent of turbans

>>2840882
Budapest sounds like your place then.

>>2840885
I hope you're trolling

R8 my new years itinerary

Dec 26: Vienna, arrive early in morning
Dec 27: Vienna
Dec 28: Vienna
Dec 29: Day trip to Bratislava
Dec 30: arrive in Budapest
Dec 31: Budapest, spend new years
Jan 1: Budapest
Jan 2: Budapest
Jan 3: Day trip to Szentendre
Jan 4: Day trip to Esztergom
Jan 5: fly home from Budapest

Thoughts? Take into account how much the season may affect things as well. I'm solo btw and in mid 20s.

How do you do laundry on an extended trip? Do most destinations have some sort of self-service laundries? Do you use your hostel/hotel services?

>>2840999
>Do most destinations have some sort of self-service laundries?
Yes, most places either have self service laundry or drop off laundry shops that aren't too much. The best is getting an Airbnb with washer/dryer combo but I don't make that a priority.
>Do you use your hostel/hotel services?
Almost never because hotel laundry is overpriced and I don't stay at hostels

>>2840926
>Jan 1: Budapest
>Jan 2: Budapest
keep in mind that a lot of stuff will be closed
museums and other big attraction typical tell you beforehand
but smaller shops, restaurants, cafes etc. all just can be closed without announcement

>>2840999
>How do you do laundry on an extended trip?
>Do most destinations have some sort of self-service laundries?
unless you specifically look for apartments with a washing machine, no
but in most big cities you'll find laundromats or pick up washing services you can book nearby
>Do you use your hostel/hotel services?
usually too expensive
unless I'm on company expense... (tbf then my time is actually valuable)

some hostels have coin operated washing machines, which are alright

and some type of hotels offer free laundry services
like most luxury lodges throughout Africa (for Safaris) will have free laundry

>>2841115
I was expecting some closures on Jan 1, but not Jan 2. Good to know. Is Jan 2 at least a bit more open than Jan 1?

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>>2840895
>>2840900
I was thinking I could be like Dennis Hopper in The American Friend.

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How do people just sleep next to random strangers on a plane? wtf

>>2841733
It's a public place. What are they gonna do, molest you in your sleep?

>>2841734
it's not unheard of.

I'm traveling solo for new years.
Should I bother booking a "party hostel", or will a regular hostel be fine if I'm looking to meet people?
Also if it matters, my departing flight is at 6 am, meaning I need to be up early. How bad are party hostels in regards to sleep?

I'm going to Japan for the first time for 9 days (not including flights). I really want to go to Kyushu and Okinawa for personal reasons but also don't want to skimp on Tokyo time. How would you go about this or should I just stick to Tokyo and maybe Osaka for a first trip?

>>2841810
What's the personal reason? Is it anything more than just "it interests me"?
Either way, you should prioritize what you want to see when traveling, not what you're "supposed to".
Besides, Japan is one of those countries you'll want to visit multiple times because it has so much, so might as well just do what you want on a first trip and not worry about "missing" things.

>>2841812
Key advice here. Fags who tick off lists are doing themselves a disservice. Do things, and do them well.

>>2841810
9 days is too short for kyushu and okinawa, i think you gotta skip em anon. okinawa is good for 3-7 days

>>2836940
is 40 too old to stay at a hostel? Just looking to save money dont really care about the social aspect

>>2841904
I was staying at a hostel in Berlin, and i had roommates who were a former UN worker in his 50s visiting his home town, and an old French lady in 60s just there for tourism.
Some people really just use it as a cheap alternative for hotels.
Only thing is there are some hostels specifically geared towards partying and young people, but that's not every hostel

>>2841812
Basically no other reason than it interests me. But I'm leaning toward hugging Tokyo. What about Osaka + Tokyo in 9 days? I'd also like to scope out Tokushima too for autistic reasons and could probably get a day trip in there from Osaka if I did let's say 4 days Osaka 5 Tokyo, Kyoto too.
>>2841901
Thinking I'll save that for a 2 week+ trip down the line, yeah

>>2841857
Agree with this but for me it can be hard to make the distinction. I felt I had to go to the non-touristy home city of my great grandpa overseas once instead of the Rick Steves/Conde Nast etc must-sees surrounding it and the results were mixed.

>>2842061
Wait hold on, I take this back. I'm glad I did that the first time. The fact I did it a second time and in winter was stupid.

Going to mexican west coast with some friends for 9 days in a few weeks. Landing in puerto vallarta, renting a car and staying along the coast. Not super worried about filling our days, but if you guys have any suggestions for cool stuff to check out along there any recommendations are appreicated. Im also curious about the current situation surrounding mushrooms down there and if its worth trying to track some down.

>>2840999
Get quick dry clothing made of synthetic fabric, wear it for three days, wash it in a grocery bag or sink, it dries overnight. Any other option sucks in comparison

>>2841122
Jan 2 is a holiday in many European countries.

>>2841904
I'm in my late 40s and sometimes stay in hostels. But it's the opposite for me, I have money but I go to them for the social aspect.

>>2842107
>clothing made of synthetic fabric, wear it for three days
anon...
both polyethylene naphthalates and polyamides stink pretty quickly

some synthetic fabrics like tencel are better though (but a bitch to care for)
but if you wear your polyester shirt for 3days you resemble more someone from /r9k/ than a regular person

>>2842163
Clothes dont just start stinking on their own. Did you read that on your incel blog?

>>2842148
I looked it up and it's mostly the balkans and Russia.
Not where I'm going so not my problem

What are people using for translations these days that are quick and simple to use?

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what's the best country to travel to for horsefuckers?

>>2836940
how does an autist with no social skills find drugs ina new city

i wanna go to a rave for the first time

I'm from the U.S., considering taking a trip to the U.K. to see some shows from one of my favorite bands that will probably never tour in the U.S. I'm trying to make it as cheap as possible to justify spending close to $1k on the flight and tickets alone just to go see some music. They have 5 dates in Britain and if it were in the U.S. I'd rent a car and sleep in it while following the band around, but I have no idea how much (if at all) British police would care about me doing this.

I'd be going to London, Bristol, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Manchester. Could I in theory rent a car and find some quiet spot on the way to the next city to park and sleep after the shows?

I'm what you might call an LBH (Loser Back Home)
Never had a gf, never had a good job, never had good looks etc etc
I have a new idea that I"m going to the dentist to fix my teeth and while I'm wearing braces I'm just gonna workout and stack cash then once the braces are off I"m gonna go to some 3rd world shithole where I can ascend into the fabled top 20% of men and maybe get a gf.
I will probably be around 30 by the time that happens.
I'm like 5'7 or 5'8. Extreme social problems but I think I can kinda fake it if I need to.
What country / countries should I be looking at, as in what is the easiest country for a LBH to get laid in? I only speak english btw if that matters. American btw if that matters.

>>2842286
Google Trnaslate for lens capability.

Claude for learning shit and getting it broken down before I try to say it.

>>2842350
None, even with billion in the bank you're still a manlet and a insufferable faggot.
Just travel back to >>>/r9k, post dumb incel frogs and stay there.

>>2842454
I've seen you post in multiple threads. Why do you hate incels so much? They're a significant part of the population the social aspect is a big part of traveling

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>>2842454
I think, statistically speaking, I'm taller than most men on earth and I'm not really sure how my post was at all more "insufferable" or "faggot[y]" than yours.
I will go ahead and post a dumb incel frog for you tho.
Anyways, what's the easiest country to get a gf in as a LBH? I don't just want some prostitute I want like the trad wife low body count homemaker. I understand those are the top tier women, that's why I'm interested in /trv/ to another country where I become a top tier man.

>>2842350
>>2842475
Those trad women only go for chads. They also want top tier men.
Just go to Philippines I guess.

>>2842473
That's not just me. Those threads/posts are just a waste of time and we get 30 of them per week from the same insane spergs, posting the same insane drivel that never do anything. Over the last 12 years the amount of spergs that actually went anywhere is four we got Insecurity Guard and Cult of Passion out of it(a net negativ), the two others still complain about being a incel in ChingChonglands and posting their daily "playing 3ds all day in the hostel bunk" threads.

Is it really easy to find pickup soccer games in brazil? like 24 hours a day?

>>2842350
>Extreme social problems
>but I think I can kinda fake it if I need to
you know that this is not how it works, right?!?

being (pleasantly) social is like a muscle that needs to be trained
it's not something you can turn on & off on whim or something that happens just because you want to by overcoming your anxiety once a decade

the good news
it's quite easy to get good at being social
but I wouldn't start in a foreign place, start slowly at home, now

>where I can ascend into the fabled top 20% of men and maybe get a gf
you need to be top 5-10% as foreigner
at least for serious relationship
just because in almost all countries, women that date foreigners are pretty rare

also here's a non-exhaustive list
>easy mode
>east and southern african (capitals)
>Philippines or Indonesia
keep in mind that you'll rarely get "true" or "genuine" love, you'll mostly be a trophy husband and for making white(r) kids
also usually very strong family bonds that will be prioritized before you
don't fall for the slum girl trap, it'll be even easier but it's not worth it
>normal mode
>rest of SEA
>China (only if you speak Mandarin)
>most of South America
the typical passport bro destinations, but the top >10% applies, basically only works well if you're doing okay at home and you just want to increase your "value"
>bonus
>central and northern Europe
women in countries like Germany or Denmark, place a lot less value on your income, fitness, status, height etc.
if you can get somewhat charismatic, you'll be doing fine

I'm terribad at sleeping in flights. I'll be flying from central Europe to Nippon in a few months which will be my first time travelling so long (bit above 20h w/ layovers). Overall about 24h, a bit more in transit. Arriving in the late evening in both directions.

Question is, is pulling an "all-nighter" and crashing after arrival a good way to quickly offset jet-lag or am I better off somehow getting good at sleeping in flights and adjusting after?
Thanks.

>>2836940
I have a question. I'm just starting to travel to scout out a more rural place to move to. Mexicans, City People, and Jews have completely ruined my home turf. Nothing can be done about it and I just have to get out while I still can.

So why are the hotel and motel prices fake on Google Maps, and what is going to be the most efficient way for me to scout out where to stay when I go places? Calling every single place near a destination sounds like a real pain in the ass, but I also do not need endless fucking junk mail pertaining to travel, so I probably don't want to sign up for any hotel sites.

So yeah, what's the move?

>>2845609
Google maps

>>2843322
Flying out - get your sleep in
Flying back - pull the 'all nighter' on the plane

Where can I find land and set up a yurt unnoticed? Rent and real estate is for cucks, living off the land is true living, I'm not paying someone for the right to live. I think many empty land exists around northern nordic areas. I'm already citizen and resident in eu schengen. I'd just disappear there until death.

>>2845629
But the prices on there aren't the real prices at all...

>>2845609
>Mexicans, City People, and Jews have completely ruined my home turf
Russia introduced a "visa for chuds" you should check it out
>what is going to be the most efficient way for me to scout out where to stay when I go places?
Booking, Agoda and Airbnb will cover like 99% of listings

>>2845841
Email the places on google maps and ask for the local prices. Use google translate to help you blend in. The further in advance you pay by card, the better rates you'll get.

I've never been to a country that requires a visa. How exactly do they work?
Do I need to apply right before my trip so it doesn't expire, or are they good for several years?

>>2845841
Correct, plan for them to be 2x the price displayed

Do you guys often get asked for "proof of onward travel" when flying one way?
Do you usually get a throwaway or pay a website for an "onward ticket" service?

>>2846171
>visa
Im not an experrt but I think , yes. You apply for the visa and then its good for a year or whatever

>>2846171
For a food analogy, you're asking "how do I cook meat". The answer is "on a heat source", but the particulars will vary wildly for beef and for chicken.
Usually you apply beforehand, marking an arrival date on the form, and it will be valid for X days from that day on. Some countries however are retarded and will mark the beginning day of the visa as the day they've approved it. Some countries offer multi-year visas, some will give you 30 days max and tell you to fuck off right after. Some states offer a visa on arrival, in that case, you just land at the airport and go to the booth that says "leave your dollars here".
You pretty much need to check the details for whichever specific destination you have in mind.

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I`m looking to travel for the first time and all these hotels say:

>Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

what if I only have a debit card?

>>2847233
I've never been asked for an actual credit card, ever.
I pretty much have always just shown ID, mainly using booking.com, some places don't even ask for that.
Must've stayed in over 100 hotels by now.

>>2847235
is this in a specific country or in a bunch of places around the world?

>>2846264
If a country has 'evidence of onward travel needed', you'll typically be asked at the check-in counter for proof of this.
I believe airlines get fined if they let people board who aren't allowed in destination country.

When recently flying to China from Heathrow, I was asked about my plans, and had to show the visa I had, etc.

Re: China, some people book flexible HK tickets, then cancel them once they land. This works fine. Most countries just want stamps and paper trails.

>>2847238
EU, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

>>2847240
alright, so would it be fair to say that the line about ID / credit card that you see on booking.com is more of just a blanked legal type of statement but in reality its not like that?

>>2847241
I believe many places use credit card as a synonym for debit card, desu. There's probably some retarded American middleman nonsense baked in somewhere, too.

Photo ID you should always have when traveling.

Some higher end hotels may be worried that they can't do anything if you trash shit. Having a debit card which matches your photo ID at least gives them something to hand over to their insurance company.

Also generally, if you don't dress well, expect more things to be enforced.

>>2847242
okay, I`m just worried about flying across the world and then showing up to the hotel and they tell me to fuck off cause of my card

>>2847244
Just get a credit card?

>>2847245
not possible

Is Vegas really a 24 hour city or is it overblown?

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Recently found out that I can now travel to Algeria visa free. Anyone been there recently? Looks like an underrated gem to visit but seems only possible with a tour guide if I want to go to the highlights

>>2847270
Always wanted to explore the southern deserts. Something about remote towns in desert regions is kino. Shame they're universally all Muslims around the world, desu.

Was so surprised when I found out Algeria is the biggest African country. Always thought it would've been Congo.

>>2847233
Some hotels will reject you. Varies by hotel. Even when I prepay, I get asked for a credit card at check-in for incidentals.

>>2847283
>>2847235

conflicting information

do you think less when you're on a trip?

I feel like my brain is drying up and I don't have words or intricate thoughts. I am thirsty for a reading material

>>2847283
Have you ever been rejected for using a debit card?
They put holds on the debit card. Unless you've got a specific example, I think this is fud.

>>2847287
>do you think less on a trip
I think more about creative and awesome ideas and funny stuff to say or do, or process old problems and issues and sometimes some weird stuff comes up from the unconscious
What do mean about reading material? Im guessing you have not read any mind opening/inspiring works lately ? Is that what you mean to say

>>2847333
How deep do you get with your processing problems without actively trying?

I need to write to actually solve things. The bandwidth my mind has is insufficient and I lose focus. I tried delving into a double search filter problem called "post-filtering" but couldn't dig my heels into it. I think walking and excercise take blood away from the brain, into the muscles, hindering thought processing.

What kind of funny things do you imagine saying? Sometimes cartoonish things enter mind and I lol in public like I'm insane.

>>2847302
Yep, plenty of people have.

>>2847412
Deep enuff to process or solve or get it out of my mind(but maybe its still in the unconscious?)
Maybe I will try writing to see if it helps, but for example. A lot of times I will later figure out the logic or reasoning or think of what i should of said when debating or conversing with someone
Or like thinking about a time someone wronged me, and processing it and forgiving them
Like when some old black ladys parking her cadillac front row handicap and i think to myself "sheeeit debrah , welfare must be nice"
Or i will bust out laughing when I randomly think about a funny past event like one time back in the day I joyrode his moped without him knowing, the rear tire popped and i rode it home on the rim and parked it. The next day he calls and says his neighbors must of sabotaged him. I dont tell him for months that it was me

>>2847435
And to add
I find walking and bicycling to get my mind flowing out, but yeah then it is lost. I should try writing to have more complete thoughts and to look back and develop them further
And yeah I randomly chuckle or LOL to myself while walking around (and yes I hope they think I am insaane too!)

>>2847425
I've traveled a lot around Europe and Asia and never heard of it, I always use debit card and had zero issues with hotels

>>2847425
I.e. no personal experience, and are chatting shit. Feel free to name hotels, locations, whether they knew the difference between a debit and credit card, etc.

>>2847467
>>2847440
All respectable hotels require credit cards. You've been staying in shitty hostels and drug dens.

What is there to do are Phoenix? Work has me there for two weeks and am looking for something to do on the weekend. Is the Grand Canyon actually worth it?

>>2847484
Phoenix is an incredibly boring city considering how big it is, but fortunately Arizona is incredible for national parks.
> Is the Grand Canyon actually worth it?
Very much so. It's a huge area so just explore around

>>2847483
I.e. no personal experience, and are chatting shit. Feel free to name hotels, locations, whether they knew the difference between a debit and credit card, etc.

>>2836940
Whats the best way to avoid foreign fee transactions? I go screwed over from my previous trip to Japan which I felt I didn't use my card as much. Physical cash only? Apply for a foreign fee exempt credit card?

>>2847726
Im not a credit fag but I think they make cards that cancel or refund fees
The easier option is debit carding cash
Or if your a cash fag like me, bring thousands and exchange after finding the best rate

Does anyone want travel recommendations for Appalachia?

>>2847740
No
Stop spamming

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Is there a way to get Albania from Ohrid, Macedonia and then back to Ohrid the same evening, without renting a car?

>>2847726
Depends on who screwed you over.
If it's the foreign country that's fucked you via ATM fees (I assume you're smart enough to refuse DCC), your only options are research if there's any local bank that doesn't charge them, bringing cash and exchanging, or a credit card that refunds foreign ATM fees (burgers always rave about Schwab on /trv/, but such cards tend to be pricy outside of the USA). Obviously use cash only if it's one of those backwards countries with fat customer-side fees on all card payments.
If it's your own bank fucking you over, just shop around for one with no or very low foreign currency transaction surcharge (and no jewish tricks with the exchange rate itself, just VISA spot). If there's none, get Revolut and Wise and whatever other clones (use as many as you can, you get backup cards and multiples of "free X per month" pool).

>>2847761
There's for sure buses traversing the border. I've done Elbasan - Ohrid. However, I found that not many buses run after dark in Albania.

The Saint Naum monastery trip is something you can do from Ohrid (you get the boat there which is kino), which plonks you right on the border. From here you can just grab a car to Pogradec and back.

Generally in this part of the world, taxis are reasonably prices between cities in an emergency if your bus fucks up (timetabling is an alien concept).

Is Kuala Lumpur a good choice if I want to just fuck around a cool place for a few days? Or would Singapore be better? I don't party.

>>2846171
Check the Department of State website if you're a burger. If it's a difficult visa, check FB travel groups for the region. Often you can get it easier in a neighboring country.

>>2847831
Thanks anon

I keep hearing about homeland dirt, so during an upcoming trip, I was going to get some, only to realize it's super illegal. What am I misunderstanding? How are these people importing actual soil without getting crucified by customs?

>>2847992
I've never heard of this. Why would it be illegal to smuggle some fucking dirt out of a country?

>>2848010

>>2848117
Fml
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_French_Wine_Blight

There's all kinds of stupid shit that could happen

What kinda shit do you guys do to feel productive/growth while on the road? I usually study into random history or find some other sort of shit to read about, sometimes i will get into a good drawing phase

>>2848010
>I've never heard of this. Why would it be illegal to smuggle some fucking dirt out of a country?
There have been a couple instances in my lifetime that they even ask you if you have walked in pastures with your shoes...iin case you stepped in dirt that may have had dung on it.. This was hoof and mouth disease concerns.

what EU (or near) islands offer similar mix of beaches and big range of easy-to-very hard hikes to Hawaii?

>>2848513
Azores, Faroes, Scotland

>>2847740
Sure, if theres a cheap way for me to get around by bus leaving from washington dc.

>>2836940

>>2848513
Teneriffa and Grand Canaria also Mallorca.

>>2848709
Mallorca is shit for hiking though.

>>2848714
If you want 2000m+ elevation gains, yeah but you have a good number or easy to hard hikes in the 3-8h range with great views.

>>2848667
I think you can get to Roanoke, but really you need a car. I suggest renting one.

>>2848731
Compared to this, it's pretty bad:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NEhJgqmpujgmLpuR8

Is it worth it to invest in the miles and more program? From what I have seen is that the more you spend, the more you get, like the higher the ticket cost the more miles you get and not really the distance you travelled.
Also is there tierlist for long haul flights for eu airlines?

>>2849340
Don't give these programs a second thought. It's nice to rack up miles, but you should never go out of your way for them. You simply don't get ROI.

Is there safe any way to go from Turkey to China without using a plane ? Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan do not seem to be countries in which one should go, these days.

>>2849374
>Turkey - Azerbiajan overland
>Boat to Kazahstan
>Get into China via one of Central Asian nations

You'll need some permits and shit for this though. IIRC, KAzakhstan doesn't let foreigners go within 20km of the border without permits.

China are funny about Xinjiang, too.

More info:
https://onthewayaround.com/china-border-crossings-guide/

These faggots have done it:
https://www.roguewanderers.com/blog/kyrgystan-and-crossing-china

>>2849374
Sorry , didn't see your Azerbaijan part. Not sure why it'd be an issue there? They host an F1 race.

Without this, you're limited to Middle Eastern shit.
Any Oman/UAE ferries to Pakistan and India? Surely all the workers would create demand for it?

>>2849389
I'm translating the official recommandations of my government, written on their website :

"Azerbaijan's land borders are currently closed to travelers.
Regardless of the category of visitor, entry is only possible by air, as land borders remain closed to all travelers."

Bonus :

"Risks incurred and associated recommendations
Most of Azerbaijan is marked orange on the Travel Advice map. French nationals, including dual nationals, are therefore advised not to travel to Azerbaijan unless there is a compelling reason to do so.

It is also strongly advised not to travel to the border areas with Armenia or to the regions of the former autonomous oblast of Nagorno-Karabakh and the former adjacent districts (areas marked in red on the Travel Advice map).

Risk of arrest, arbitrary detention, and unfair trial in Azerbaijan

French nationals, including dual nationals, whether residents or visitors, are at risk of arrest, arbitrary detention, and unfair trial in Azerbaijan.

This risk may apply to people on a simple tourist visit or a business trip. In the event of arrest or detention, respect for fundamental rights is not guaranteed.
"

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>>2849398
Could be political. Do France have strong ties with Armenia?
The UK says it's all groovy with Georgia.

I mean, look at Google Maps and be honest with yourself. There's literally no other way other than via Azerbaijan.

Even on the off-chance you could get a boat from Arabia, you'd still have to cross through Syria/Iraq (unless you can get ferries from Turkey to Egypt?), but this is stacking unlikely upon unlikely.

The third option is hopping on a cargo ship to China, but I don't think this is a done thing anymore, and it'd be fucking long and expensive....

>>2849399
I don't really care for geopolitics, so i wouldn't be able to tell you for sure what's the relationship between France and Armenia haha.
I quickly checked on wikipedia and apparently yeah : "Due to the good relations between the two countries, 2006 was proclaimed the Year of Armenia in France."


I was hoping for some kind of trick, for instance taking a boat to Egypt, then going from Egypt to Yemen also using a boat. (But apparently Yemen is also a no-go zone, so bad idea).

I guess you're right, there's not really a good option except flying for at least a few hundred kilometers...

>>2849404
There used to be a ferry from Greece to Alexandria. Not sure if it still exists. I think I even read that there was a triangle route going Athens - Lebanon - Alexandria.

There could be a Turkey to Northern Turkey ferry? Then maybe a ferry to Lebanon? You'd then have to get into Israel to Jordan to Saudi....

But the bottleneck is a ferry getting to India/Pakistan.

>>2849407
Northern Cyprus*

>>2849404
>>2849407
https://www.india.com/travel/articles/travel-from-kerala-to-dubai-on-a-cruise-ship-check-price-details-about-beypore-kochi-dubai-passenger-ship-pocket-friendly-voyage-6587857/

Forgot about cruises! Apparently Kerala (India) to Dubai could be a thing being launched soon.

There's some serious meme shit of going Cape Town to Sydney on a cruise, too, kek.

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>>2836940
What are some of the non-shithole major European airports you have used/transited to?
Going to Iceland very soon but have to transit to mainland Europe first. In my experience, Amsterdam, Zurich & Copenhagen were all great. Top my shithole lists are Brussels, Paris & London.

>>2851163
AMS is OK. It can be crowded at times, it depends on whether you have a Schengen vs. non-Schengen flight.

>>2851163
I didn't mind LHR personally, but like the other anon said, AMS is not bad.

Sidenote: If this is your first time visiting Iceland, check out the duty-free liquor store in Arrivals before you leave the airport. Liquor stores in Iceland are very expensive and have limited operating hours. Supermarkets don't carry anything above 2.25% ABV. Disregard this if you don't drink at all or if you already knew about this.

>>2851163
Define "shithole", especially when talking about the half dozen airports in London.
LCY is great to get in and out, transiting is a pain because the airport is not designed for transit so you end up doing a full arrival procedure followed by a full departure procedure.

>>2851163
The Vienna airport is great, small and efficient

>>2851163
Munich, Vienna, Dusseldorf, Zurich and Helsinki.
Helsinki takes the top spot as it's minutes to get from gate to gate the other 4 are also good and comfy.

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>>2836940
How is (South) East Asia during June/July? Specifically with regards to temperature/humidity. I have a fragmented summer to myself after graduation before I start waging in late August. Probably doing solo travel... trip duration recommendations would be appreciated as well. I imagine it's easy to get excited for a monthlong trip until you're 3 weeks in and counting the days until you're home.

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Out of the modern 7 wonders of the world, which one is worthiest of the hype?

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>>2851625
Having visited the Taj Mahal myself, I wouldn't recommend it. If you remember what browsing the internet without adblock looks like, it's basically that. You just want to get to the main feature, but there are these annoying pop-up ads getting in your way.

>>2851625
Haven't been to Chichen Itza & Great Wall. This is how I'd rank the rest
>Petra
Truly amazing if you go there at the right season. The main sight doesn't just include the Treasury but also plenty of archeological sites in a huge area.
>Machu Picchu
Absolutely worth it if you're on a daytrip from Cusco. Again, it depends on when you go there. My friend went there in June and the site was completely covered with dense rain
>Colosseum
Meh. At least you can walk inside. Too many tourists visit Rome nowadays so expect many crowds
>Cristo REDEEM
The view is nice from the statue, but that's it.
>DO NOT REDEEM
Another meh. Can't even go inside. You also have to luck out on not having smog ruin your visit

>>2851624
If you ask in Southeast Asian country threads, you'll get an answer right away.

How likely am I to get random phone searched by CBP as a gringo US citizen flying back into the country from LatAm? I'm not up to anything shady, the process just sounds kind of like a pain in the ass.

>>2849340
No. Miles and More sucks ass

>>2847869
Malaysia is usually considered very chill and relaxed while being more relaxed

>>2836940
First time ever visiting /trv/, if I wanted to visit another country, say Japan or Poland, how much of the language should I be able to speak before heading there? I know most every country worth visiting can cater to an English only speaker to varying degrees, but I'd like to show a little respect to wherever I go.

>>2838655
>Honestly it looks kinda boring desu, like any generic North American city
That can definitely be said for every other Canadian city, but Montreal is cool and has a different vibe.

>>2851990
Do the basics from some pimsleur course, or some other repeat after the tape method. It's just pleasant to say the very basics in another language.
Your attempts do go noticed, and you'll increase the amount of pleasant encounters you have.

There's hordes of tourbots everywhere, shitting up cities. Try to differentiate yourself in any way you can.

Is Antalya Turkey worth a visit? Tossing up skipping it to spend a few more days im Fethiye, Bodrum, Rhodes, or Izmir. I read it was a big resort town which put pause on any interest in going.

AirBNB/booking.com vs hotel for a week in Edinburgh?

Normally I prefer hotel, but it seems quite a bit cheaper to rent an apartment, but curious if anyone has insight on if the trade offs are worth it?

Got a week to go away for my birthday this month. No real idea what to do with it. Figured a mix of day hikes and city exploring with some time for spa treatments and maybe go see a show or some music.

On one hand I could split the time between the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas, maybe a day in Sedona or Flagstaff which are recommended for some reason.

On the other hand I could do a few days in Chicago and then a few more days somewhere totally different, with the strongest options being New Orleans or Orlando for Universal. Also recommended Minneapolis for some reason.

General thoughts? Solo trip. Not big into nightlife insofar as clubs/bars and the like go. Just food and culture and exploration.

How's this look for a quickie Greece trip:
1 night Athens airport (arrive 2am)
Flight to Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki 3 nights
1 night Athens airport
Flight back to America

>>2853209
Airbnbs destroy communities and they're all run by shady people living 5000 miles away. Stay in a hotel.

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Is getting a Visa to travel to the United States still treated like gambling? I've tried three times these past 10 years and they always decline me for no reason, I'm in Brazil btw.

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>>2836940
I sometimes heard that the reason people wrap their luggage is not only because they carry fragile items and preventing damages, but also to prevent someone slipping drugs in your bag.
Is there truth to that statement or it's just a meme?

>>2853810
glad to see you're achieving your life's goals with these posts

>>2853763
don't you have to 'build up to it', i.e. get some stamps from places in the EU, and demonstrate you fuck off home on time.

>>2853365
if you're not into night life, grand canyon or any national park will be better than going to a city. And depending on where you're from, probably best to avoid the snow and cold in northern cities

I'm planning to go to Spain for 4-5 days in March - how should I split those days between Madrid and Barcelona? should I just stick to one?

Is premium economy class good or a meme. Should i just go for business class?

I hate sitting next to random person

>>2853834
5 days is incredibly short.
Just stick to one big city with maybe a day trip or 2 thrown in

>>2853846
When you can sit in Premium Economy, you know you've made it. It's like a spa in the sky.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a party/youth hostel in Dubrovnik?

>>2853846
The added value of business class is commonly estimated to be around 100 bucks per flight hour.
I would pay at most 25 to 30 dollars per hour in addition for premium economy solely because you're not getting lie-flat seats.

>>2853846
Very dependent on the plane and the airline. Also depends on your finances.

>>2853973
Im thinking thai airway

Would you do 3 nights Rhodes 2 nights Athens (been to Athens but skipped Acropolis entrance/museum) or 4 nights Rhodes 1 night Athens airport?

>>2836940
I'm planning to give my resignation letter in several months to give myself time to save more money and have an even better resume. After that I plan to stay in Australia for a year on a working holiday visa to take a lonng break and I would like to use this opportunity to also visit several Asian countries, it would mean spending less hours doing plane trips and dealing with jet lags and cheaper flights. Money shouldn't be a problem in theory but I don't want to waste it if possible. I'm hesitating between:
>travelling to several Asian countries before moving to Australia
>moving to Australia, visiting other countries and cities from time to time between small jobs and going back home once my work holiday visa expires
>moving to Australia and visiting the country itself when I have free time, and once my stay is over I visit Asian countries from closest to furthest until I fly back home
What do you suggest? I'm considering the third option so far.

>>2855205
Bookend your stay with trips. The most kino trips follow some type of progression and never double back.
Try to contextualise your Aus trip by learning about it in other places. Look back to its '''''''history''''''' and how it's had ties with elsewhere and overlapped the past.

Off the top of my head you might consider on the way out things like:
>London
>Galipoli
>Papua New Guinea
>Singapore

Then upon leaving, places more relevant to its present:
>NZ
>China
>Pacific Islands

Then you'll leave with quite a well rounded understanding. Throw in some movies to watch on flights and in dead time, and you'll 'get it' as opposed to just bumming around backpacking city destinations.

>>2855254
I was thinking about specific destinations in Asia. My "issue" would be carrying everything I would need to stay somewhere for a whole year in all my destinations if I try anything before landing in Australia and that wouldn't be very convenient. I assume travelling in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, etc. after staying in Australia for a year would be easier than before because by then I could send extra stuff to my parents' address and carry a lot less clothes and devices. Same thing if I'm in Australia and plan trips here and there but that would mean more flights in total, so more money to spend on the entire project in total.

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>>2855316
What are you bringing? Surely a suitcase and cabin bag covers everything?

>land
>taxi to hotel
>base yourself there for 3-5 days
>taxi to airport
>next stop

There's very interesting routes you can take to places. If you search on flights.google.com and click 'cheapest', you'll see it recommends shit with 3 stops and self-transfers. You can use this to identify 'cheap routes' along the way.

Using London - Melbourne as an example in picrel, I'd start researching the following:
>London - Istanbul
>Istanbul - Mumbai
>Mumbai - Singapore
>Singapore - Bali
>Bali - Melbourne

Comes in at £400 one way on a self-transfer. You'd probably achieve the same if you self booked each leg independently with 4 day gaps in between.

>>2855319
Just tried LA - Melbourne the other way and it looks like
>LA - Fiji
>Fiiji - Sydney
>Sydney - Melbourne

Would come in cheap, which gets you tropical island kino.

I personally think the route there is the funnest part. You're heading into a new life, and you get to fuck around adventuring for a bit as a prelude to the main course.

>>2855320
Ah, sorry for spamming. I should gather thoughts in one. But i've found that these 'transfer holidays' are the places you'll typically never go to as a main trip. I've got the following coming up
>Xian
>Urumqi
>Almaty
>Dubai

All chosen due to cheap flights. And the mystery of it is great fun. It's like 4 random places from a hat.

>>2855319
There are countries I want to visit with several interesting cities so I'm very likely to take the train as well with all my luggage. For instance that would be the case for Japan and Korea. So I guess smaller destinations like Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong would be good for before I land in Australia according to your advice.

Thoughts on moving from Seattle to Madison, WI? Looking for a change of pace that isn't too crazy.

>>2856762
Do people seriously move places based purely on vibe and not based on actual opportunity?

>>2856767
Why would you just stay in the same place your whole life?

>>2853846
>Is premium economy class good or a meme. Should i just go for business class?
I just pay for exit row or business if there's a reasonable price upgrade, I really don't see the value in premium economy

>>2856772
Because that's where you're from and built your life?
I'd get if you're a thirdie looking for a better life in a new place, but moving from one decent medium sized city to another decent medium sized city just because sounds pointless.

I have 5 weeks for travel in May-June this year. Thinking about going to Italy for 2 weeks and then 3 weeks in the Balkans. Any suggestions on where in the Balkans to go for 3 week? Or if not there, somewhere near Italy I can go to? I've been to Greece and Bulgaria but nowhere else in that region.

>>2857620
Definitely spend a lot of time in Montenegro

>>2857563
How old are you? Do you not realize people have different opinions and values and goals?

>>2838125
1 hour of layover is never a good idea imo. Too risky

>>2838125
kek. glhf.
we need more information for the lulz:
>self transfer?
>single ticket?
>terminal change needed?
>need to recheck baggage?
>huueg airport?
>stats on flight punctuality?
>need to cross border control?
>redo security in transfers?
>where did you buy tickets?
>where the fuck are you going to/from/through?

you're in yolo mode. make backup plans.

>>2838125
Is it on the same ticket? Then you're fine. Two separate tickets? Too risky.

So I'm looking to buy a new phone. How it relates to /trv/ is that I happen to have a big Asia trip lined up, so I'm wondering if I should just wait until I'm there to buy a phone. I'll be going to Hong Kong, mainland China, Japan, Korea, and Malaysia.