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Yo yo guys, I about to head off to SE Asia for 6 months and I'm in need of a decent smartphone to last me.
I'm in the market for something that has decent battery life and takes fairly nice photos.
I've narrowed my list down to a bunch of phones, wanted to see if anyone had some tips or personal preference of phone while backpacking
- Xiaomi mi 4i
- HTC One M7
- iPhone 5S
- Huawei P8 Lite
- OnePlus 1
- OnePlus X
- OnePlus 2
I don't know how you managed to list every single bad phone that's out there for the requirements you have, but you did it, op!
>Galaxy S6
Oh because I have a budget of under $350
I'd also check out the OnePlus before you say its a bad phone :P
ITT: types of people you meet in hostels
>we budgeted 100 euros for this trip and we've already spent 73! Isn't there some way we can split a bed?
Ja, ve are ready for our week long trip to central Sydney
>so like, uhhhhhh, I'm in fucking Thailand before London and, why not, fucking party!!! And also marijuana and fucking party, so, to have good time, lets go, fucking, you my friend! Why not, party and have good time, you know, fucking very cool, why not chill out?
>my english is no good
>proceeds to have conversation in perfect english
Can someone explain travel and tourist scams to me?
I get a lot of them like pickpockets and whatnot, but the ones where they try to get you to buy something or demand payment for a service. What's stopping me from saying "no, fuck you"? Are they gonna fight and rob me on the street? Cry to the police? I don't understand why I'd pay someone for shoving flowers in my hands instead of trying to hand them back or failing that, dropping them and walking away?
>>1080163
I've been kinda scammed, and it was physical intimidation that got me (he had a rifle). But I imagine a lot of times it's just trying to make you feel like you're in the wrong, or you'll get in trouble I'd you don't go along. I imagine plenty if people are so afraid of conflict or drawing attention they just go along if it's not a lot of money.
Here's an infographic that gets posted a lot. Won't let me post the image and I don't feel like monkeying with it.
http://wayfarer.lifehacker.com/this-infographic-breaks-down-the-most-common-travel-sca-1619962811
>>1080180
ooo somebody did the friendship bracelet scam on me in paris back when i was 15 but i didnt have any money on me so i just sort of walked off.
still have the bracelet to this day
>>1080180
Oh, more mental than physical basically.
Hi. I'm Dutch myself, so I this might be a weird question. But I have some friends from abroad coming over and I want your opinions on places (preferably cities) to take them that aren't Amsterdam. I can thing of a few, but I want to hear a it from non-Dutch tourist's perspective. Where did you go and what did or didn't you like.
I have a car, so everything is in driving distance.
>>1081394
I guess it's sort of a tourist trap, but I found Giethoorn pretty wonderful. I also had a good time doing some medium long-distance bike trips along the coast, and I'm not even a serious cyclist (my wife is, which is why we did it... helps that your country has no discernible hills).
>>1081394
Of the cities I visited in the Netherlands, I liked Den Haag the best. In general the area felt a lot less hectic than other areas like Rotterdam or Amsterdam and the atmosphere in general was more welcoming.
Den Haag has the Mauritshuis and the Escher museum which I particularly enjoyed, and also to the north past Vredespaleis is Scheveningen where you can check out the beaches of the North Sea among other things.
>>1081394
avoid Maastricht, it's a shithole
ITT: Post a photo of the most beautiful place you've ever been to. Bonus points if you took the photo.
My offering: Jasper, Canada.
Santorini, Greece
>>1080799
Phuket, Thailand
Ecuador
What's the most ambitious undertaking anyone on /trv/ has ever done? Are there any real adventurers here?
Of the top of my head I can think of that anon who biked from Egypt to Ethiopia or somewhere, and then there's Africabro. Any other poster boys for NG in our ranks?
I feel like anyone who is willing to exit their comfort zone and travel for more than a month is worthy to be called an adventurer. Because once you get back home, you'll find so few that are like you if any.
The guy from /b/ who drove a jeep from France to Afghanistan was pretty wild.
Golden Mao edition
General info:
https://en.wikivoyage.org/en/China (preferred, the 'new' one)
http://wikitravel.org/en/China
Hotels:
http://hotel.elong.net/
http://english.ctrip.com/hotels/
Buses:
http://bus.ctrip.com/
http://www.chinabusguide.com/
Trains:
http://www.cnvol.com/
http://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-buy-china-train-tickets-online
Expat restaurants/supermarkets/bars:
http://listings.echinacities.com/
Apps:
Pleco (dictionary)
baidu maps/google maps
VPNs:
Astril/VPNNinja
4chan: get a pass or use a vpn or both (might be blocked now)
(VPNs will get you b& on 4chan if used outside of /trv/)
>>1075030
Postin' 'cause he looks lonely.
>>1075030
That's a pretty fucking big Mao there.
>>1075123
was*
I think Arab cultures are really cool and I got invited to Qatar by this guy I know who lives there. He said he'd pay for everything (I'll chip in too). I think he's in the military because he occasionally posts pictures in soldiers garb on social media. It's not something I ask too much about. I trust him and he's very nice. He also has exotic pets too, which is cool. And he wears the white thawb a lot. I guess there's lots of attraction going on, haha.
I just want to know if I should do it or not. I'm Czech, but I live in the England. I'm 20, he's 26.
Not sure if troll or not but I'll bite.
Qatar is safe for a woman so long as you dress modestly. You don't have to wear the abaya, but you have to dress modestly. No short skirts, etc. It's a peaceful, stable country with a large expat population and Islamic law is strict. Guys aren't going to try shit with you.
As to the guy you've met, clearly he wants and expects sex from you, so as long as you understand that, and you're willing to accept the risks of meeting a stranger--that's on you. Any potential danger will come from this individual, not from Qatar at large.
>>1079865
You sound like a gold digger, and you are literally going to get crucified if you have sex with him in Qatar.
>>1079865
I am male and stayed in Qatar for 2 months. You'll be far safer from petty crime than in England or the Czech Republic, and Qatar doesn't really have any cultural problems with solo female travelers. You WILL have to watch what you wear though, no shoulders, cleavage, legs can be shown.
If there's
>a lot of attraction going on
hooking up with a Qatari will not get you stoned, but play it safe and act completely platonic in public unless otherwise cued
While Qatar is probably the safest middle eastern country to travel to, it is also one of the most dull. But it sounds like you know one of the rich ones so you will probably have things to do
New Japan General:
As always, feel free to ask about:
>Traveling to Japan
>Living in Japan
>Teaching in Japan
>Joining the Yakuza
>Getting your wee fantasies crushed
*Info on prostitution*
>http://rockitreports.com/category/sex-in-tokyo/
>http://erolin.net/
*Note about the JR Rail Pass*
Many people ask about whether or not the JR Rail Pass is worth it. It depends on your itinerary.
>http://www.hyperdia.com/en/
Plug your itinerary into Hyperdia to determine ticket costs, then compare to the below JR Pass options:
>7 day Pass: 29,110¥
>14 day Pass: 46,390¥
>21 day Pass: 59,350¥
Please check the /trv/ sticky before asking questions. It's filled with links to great resources, many of them specific to Japan travel.
Please refer to the old thread while it's still up: >>1075736
Reponting for New thread:
Hey guys, male peruvian applying to a full Masters degree scholarship in Nipland.
Once there, What can I expect?
>167cm
>25y
>Semi White
>good looking
>Huge weeb unfortunetly
recommended budget for a month long trip? don't plan to spend that much and would like to do a couple of days of hiking mostly in cold places
anyone know how to get a japanese pen pal? I'd love to visit tokyo someday but not without a local who could show me around a bit. I'd be willing to do the same if they want to visit my town (in Texas).
what should i know about italy before traveling there?
Pic related.
Do it to your waiters, to your receptionists and every Italian you meet on the street (not really though).
>>1073621
they wont fuck you.. sorry
>>1073621
>you wont get laid
>finger wag isn't an offensive gesture, it just means "no"
>never joke about Satan or things being possessed; they are superstitious as fuck
>in general don't blaspheme, oldschool catholicism is king
>you will never be able to finish your plate. They're happy if you try though.
>in smaller restaurants/cafes, outside of tourist traps, the rule is often pay what you think the meal is worth, but don't abuse this system.
>tips are not calculated per se but think 20%ish. Dont penny pinch, its rude
>tourist restaurants are easy to spot... The food will be good but not great and super overpriced
>be on high alert for gypsies
>buy food ahead of time for Sunday. NOTHING will be open.
>they are the polar opposite of Italian Americans
>people are super emotional. If someone curses you to death and gets red faced screaming, wait 5 minutes and they'll like you again.
>people are ridiculously fashionable.
>dont try to blend in, you wont. Just dress nice and sensible. Nobody expects more from tourists.
>there's a lot of street punks and anarchists, they're hygienically challenged but nice folk mostly
>great rock/metal scene oddly enough
>dont expect to get into many night clubs wearing a less than $600 outfit
Hello.I apologize for my poor English.
I am a Japanese 27-year-old.
I go to Vienna and Prague for a trip a few days later.
But,I have not been for overseas travel and can't speak other language.
Please give me some advice.
don't worry, poor English is good enough
With your current level of English you should be able to hold conversations. Just enjoy your time there, do not let your language hold you back.
>>1079265
You have never been travelling overseas before?
Post the #1 best/coolest photo you have from your travels. Try to make us all jealous.
>inb4 ladyboys
>>1076441
You really dropped the ball by not making the filename "An American in Paris"
What are some good places to travel alone?
>>1081560
Literally anywhere. Just hop into any thread on this board. A lot of people travel by them selves. There are both pro's and cons of traveling solo. But I find it overall easier compared to when I traveled with friends. Anywhere that you can travel with a group you can do solo and vise versa.
Anywhere with casinos and gambling. Sit down at a table and make some new friends.
>>1081560
>What are some good places to travel alone?
Anywhere, like another said...cept cruises, they're a bit lonely alone.
Anywhere with museums that you wish to do, cause you can indulge yourself at each painting or artifact as short or as long as you wish. Read allllll the signs, or not! Economically speaking, renting a car and your hotel isn't splitable alone, so cities with good public transport evens it out a bit.
DC is awesome alone, and it's got this transient town thing going on where everyone is temporarily on business, on assignment, on vacation, and food/nightlife is awesome.
Hey guys, I'm going to be travelling to the US in June and was hoping you fellas could give me some things to do in NYC as well as travel tips for the city.
Cheers in advance :)
why do people do this?
maybe give some more info so we can help you better, asshole
>>1078872
I don't know what else to give? I'll be staying in NYC for a week in the month of June this year. What are some good things to do that aren't really mentioned on other travel websites?
>>1078878
In this type of post you typically have to provide some specifics or your interests and hobbies. I like hiking and cycling. I wouldnt suggest places to go mountain biking to somebody visiting my area unless he suggested that he was into that.
A city like New York has the standard tourist sights that can be suggested to you on any travel website. If you asked something like.. "Which restaurant is the best for...?" "Is it worth it to visit...?" or "Which neighborhood should I stay in?" then you can get some genuine responses. There isnt some underground culture that you are going to find yourself in if you dont know what you are looking for.
Considering taking amtrak from nyc to boston. Is it as terrible as I might think? Would be nice not to put the miles on my car.
Not particularly terrible. What are you concerned about?
Worried that it's gonna be the filth of the earth all packed in like sardines.
>>1079409
Wow, you sound pretty sheltered.
This is what the inside of an amtrak train is like. Riding the T in Boston or the subway in NYC is infinitely more crowded, dirty and aggravating. Have you honestly never done either of those things?
