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Is it true that it's easy to get fake student ID cards in Thailand? Even with photographs?
>>1061299
it is illegal though
>>1061299
This is off-topic, right?
>>1061306
Why would it be?
It's specific to Thailand. Similar entrepreneurial activities are very rare in other countries.
Thailand is a sort of mix of third world morals and asian industry.
Hey /trv/, I've always to travel to Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn, but I've not gone beyond the US before. Luckily, I've saved up about 3k for this trip. Anyone been there? Any idea on the costs? Hidden experiences?
Also, should I consider the boat trip to Antarctica,or is that just a tourist trap?
>>1058040
It's expensive and potentially rough seas to cross to Antarctica. But if you want to see Antarctica, it's your chance.
I understand there are plane trips out of Australia (?) iirc, don't know if there is something analogous.
>just a tourist trap
Not sure what you mean -- Niagara Falls is a natural wonder with tourist trap built all around it. Antarctica lacks salt water taffy shacks, t-shirts printed while you wait and theme bars.
It's Antarctica...
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>>1058040
How do you feel about penguins, and birds in general? It's quite a trip for a bird-watcher.
so, it looks like i'm going to have the opportunity to take at least a month off this coming summer. i live in nyc, but would like to pick up and move to a foreign city for the month of (let's call it) august, which i realize poses some timing issues. i'd like to to be relatively easy to navigate using english, but i'm also trying to make up my mind early so i have time to try and learn some of the local language. i've thought about eastern europe; maybe budapest, krakow, or something like that. suggestions??
>>1063228
for more info, i tend to like places with some history and a food scene. bars more than clubs. plan is to rent an apartment for a month.
>>1063231
Addis Ababa
Budapest would be a good pick then. Only problem is that the language is pretty hard to learn.
Maybe you could also try Salzburg or Vienna. It'll be easier to get around with english.
G/F surprised me this morning with a trip to Hungary for a week (Budapest)
Be eager to hear of /trv/ experiences with the place.
We are heading at the end of February.
Sights to see, sounds to hear, food to taste ?
>>1062911
Enjoy being murdered, rapped and killed by gypsies
>>1062913
Fuck you!
Hunanon here, not overly familiar with budapest tho. Tell me about your interests a bit more, and I could help.
Things I think you would appreciate:
-Hungarian cousine is damn fine, but its hard to catch in a big city, fisherman's soup, anything from pork, and Tokaji wine, or something heavier: pálinka.
-Hungary is well-known about its thermal water, if you are in Budapest, try out Széchenyi fürdő or Gellért fürdő.
-If you would like to meet new people and have a beer, look...
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>>1062913
You're thinking of Bucharest
Hey /trv/,
I am an accountant from Canada. The main reason why I picked this career was because my parents wanted me to pick it.
I want to become an ESL teacher teaching overseas in the long run. In the past, I did some tutoring and I loved it. I am asexual, so I am not interested in having kids. I can earn enough to live comfortably in another country.
However, my parents do not want me to become an ESL teacher. They want me continue being an accountant. They said that if I decide to teach English abroad, they will not let me inherit their house. (I am...
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>>1061300
Yes you should. And if your parents really love you, you'll still inherit their house. If not, who cares? You live overseas now anyway. Follow your dreams.
>>1061304
>You live overseas now anyway
Things may not work out though. For example, I may not get used to the culture there or I may be sacked and unable to find a new job. If that happens, I am broke.
>>1061300
See a therapist. Something you need to work out or get medication....
If you interrupt the accountant career, yea, you royally screw up and mess up all that you've worked hard to do. Why not put your time into getting a second degree that transitions you into a) more income/portability for this travel abroad idea, and b) appeases parents concerns for your future (because yah, you can't affording the upkeep on a house/taxes with loser prospects) and c) stimulates your mind a bit more than teaching english...
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What does this simbols mean? wich language is?
Chinese
Chinese.
瞘安府行用
Not sure about the first and third characters.
>>1063279
After some googling, it looks like the first character is supposed to be 臨.
http://www.baike.com/wiki/%E4%B8%B4%E5%AE%89%E5%BA%9C%E8%A1%8C%E7%94%A8
What is the best 30-35 liter backpack for traveling?
buy some military duffel bag
- Cheap
- indestructible
- nobody will steal it
- you can use a loock at some models
>>1063167
If you want one of these try searching eBay for "sea bags", it's what we called them. They're durable as Fuck. They also tend to have a water proof flap inside and you can fold the top over to attach a lock or the built in carabiner type clip. Only downside in my opinion is the lack of cushion in the straps but with some effort you might be able to attach something more comfortable.
>>1063167
this one! I have the exact one and love it. Can throw it anywhere and store anything. 110L is the biggest and the most useful size in my opinion.
How do I make a call in a foreign country without a SIM card or a street payphone?
Step 1: Stop being a retard.
>>1062766
Go to an internet cafe and use skype dipshit
>>1063252
"Hello, bank, hi, how ya doin? Here's a little wave for you. Yah, that's the sound of the aircon in the background. So, how the kiiiids?"
Hey guys, first time posting here
So I'm the classic 18yr old, post hs wanna do something epic with my life story. I'm Brazilian, male and Italian white, if that matters.
I'm here asking for tips on where I should go, it'd most likely be a solo backpacking travel, I have no real time table but 2-4 months would be ideal I think. I'm looking for some place with active night life, I want to drink and party and meet and talk with strangers. I value the experiences and learning the culture more than the nature and beauty of the place, not that doesn't matter, just trying to help you guys help me.
Anyone had a similar experience? How was it? Other than that, any overall advice?
Thanks everyone
join isis
>>1062251
>I want to drink and party and meet and talk with strangers.
>I value the experiences and learning the culture
you're just looking forward to get laid bro, no need to bullshit on an anonymous board
Hey /trv/, first time poster.
Sometime next month, I should be getting 4 days off from work and I am looking to travel outside of the state on my own for the first time.
Looking to spend roughly 100 on roundtrip flight and 250 on hotel. Can spend more on hotel if needed. Trying to keep budget around 500ish dollars.
>pic related, where I'm thinking about going
>>1063301
Breck is getting amazing snow at the moment so come on down. It's a fun ski town as well. The legal pot is a bonus too, if that's your thing
Backpack from canada to peru possible? Will canoe down most of u.s. into mexico
If you have the time and money it's no problem at all. Biggest issue is how far into Colombia you have to go to get around the Darien gap.
my girlfriend got a job as a flight attendant for lufthansa. she will begin in february and i am wondering about the dicounts we can get. anybody has experience with that? i heard stand by ticket are the cheapest way to fly but there is a high risk of not getting a place.
She will be getting that free dick discount if you know what I mean
>>1063244
What do you mean?
>>1063233
I thought only pilots got the buddy passes
I've been traveling for the past 2 and a half years and I just don't feel up for it anymore. Does anyone else feel this way? Maybe too much of a good thing? I used to feel excited getting on a bus/train/plane to a new place but now I just feel like I'm wasting time and money. I've been working in Australia the past 5 months and booked my flight back to the states for late January. Has anyone else felt this way but continued to travel after some time back home? I feel like I'm just getting old and tired. Pic is unrelated but it's Ned Kelly's...
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>>1062977
Travelling is primarily a hedonistic endeavor, no different to any other. It's shallow and vapid and after the thrill is gone, you are left mostly empty.
I mean I love travel, I really do. I went to Japan and Taiwan this year and planning South America next year. But people who travel as a 'lifestyle' have be the most uninteresting, pretentious sods you can meet. Usually they have a chip on their shoulder about high school, or their hometown or something. People think because they work an entry...
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>>1062977
It's like when Forrest Gump stopped running. You stopped running. You are tired You can go home now.
>>1063002
Lol not op but I'd like to think I'm not uninteresting.
OP, the first time it hit me, I booked a ticket home. I realized I wasn't homesick - I just needed to be in one place for long enough.
I have a friend who's been traveling for about 10 years and she's close to tapping out because she's tired of doing it alone.
I was lucky enough to have a girlfriend who traveled with me this year (broke up, though)... But this is my 4th year of lifestyle traveling and I see...
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Hi, dont post here often though i lurk a bit, I have the 2nd week of february free, I'm from portugal and would like to travel somewhere, id like to keep it pretty cheap so within europe where there are low cost flights avaliable, also id like to keep away from capital cities, as much as I like culture and museums Id like to go to a place where I can walk about and sightsee and dont want the worry of having to see everything.
Any more details just ask. Also dont know if this fits /trv/ or /adv/ please redirect me as you see fit
>>1063031
Well you could just look at ryanair & similar companies routes maybe you'll get some ideas, assuming you live near a low cost hub.
My gf and I lived in Marseille until recently and we used to do that when we were looking for qpme short trip destinations, never had regrets.
We actually went to Lisbon last year, was pretty good.
>>1063047
Thats what i've been doing, the fare to bremen is pretty cheap so im considering it, just worried abour the cold, never really been anywhere with snow as i dont usually travel during this time so not sure if I own apropriate clothing. Lisbon is pretty nice, currently living there for my degree
Bumping once to catch the other timezone
After some research bremen seems like a good place considering my goals. Probably going to stay there for like 4 days. Any advice on that? Do I need more/less time. Any other place great in february i'm not considering?
I want to make a 365 days travel around the world
> I don't want to stay more than 10/14 days in the same place (depends on the place)
>No problem with money
Where can I go?
Houston is nice.
england for sure.. like canterbury is beautiful
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYI46qSMcdk
>>1063115
especially in the summer. dreamland.
