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Holy fuck, back in a hostel for the first time in a year and having a beta moment where I ended up not talking to anyone. Not sure if I'm just exhausted, just wanted some peace and quiet, or what.
Anyone ever have this? Before I used to make tons of friends in hostels, but this one is a little different, not sure if it's me or the place.
Hostel general, I guess
9 out of 10 times I´m high on coke and drunk.. I don´t have that.
>>1049901
I've had this a million times. Moved to staying in hotels or airbnb instead. I stay in Hostels only when I'm not travelling on my own these days.
>>1049901
There is nothing beta about not talking. In fact, if you don't feel like talking the beta thing would be to talk.
If you want to mingle I suggest that you stop contemplating how, navigate yourself into the nearest company and ask: hi, where are you from?
For a natural effect pick the first person you encounter or the one that is closest. Not a random individual across the room.
A smile helps too. Good luck
Do you think travel insurance is necessary? Why or why not? For those of you who purchase it on the regular, on what occasions have you had to make use of it? Who purchases it regularly and has yet to file a claim?
And lastly, based on your experience, would you say the majority of travelers you meet are insured?
Feel free to respond in a free format and without one-by-one greentext answers. Just curious.
>pic related: "he bought travel insurance!"
>please not that the picture and accompanying caption do not necessarily represent the views of the author
>>1049383
I think travel-medical insurance is necessary. I buy it every time I travel and haven't had to use it yet. However if were to get sick or have an accident abroad I don't want to be paying $400,000 out of my own pocket to cover those expenses. We've all seen those astronomical medical bills from the US but many people don't know that in other countries the costs are actually similar to those it's just that medical care is free for their citizens. In Canada for example if an American was to end up in a hospital without insurance they'd be paying huge fees as well. There was a news story of a girl going to Mexico and in some accident sustained severe head trauma. Her bill was something like $80,000 to get her back home plus cover cost of hospital. Her friends were doing fundraising to collect money for her.
You can get cheap travel-medical, something like $400 a year that can even include a flight back to your home country in case you get stuck in a hospital abroad.
Other travel related insurances are up to you. I never get them. For things like lost luggage or flight cancellation, I wouldn't really bother unless you're flying with something of value that you have to check in instead of keeping with you in the airplane.
Had two major claims in my life, both when I was younger and more risk adverse. Needless to say, I could spend $200 a year for the rest of my life on travel insurance and still not get close to the insurance bill for either one the bills.
One coma and one mountain rescue makes me think travel insurance is definitely worth it.
Depends on your sort of travel I guess.
I never bought one since I always just traveled in cities or towns at worst and never in a situation where I considered really hurting myself (hiking, mountain climbing, extreme sports etc.)
Let's hear 'em.
What was your worst experience on a plane ride?
> Be me
> Be 7 years old
> Be in turbulent plane
> No sickness bag
> Attendant tries to handle me a garbage bag.
> Puke on her feet
>come back from traveling in NoCal with family
>get aisle seat next to somebody I didn't know
>tired as fuck, nod off pretty much non-stop
>really don't want to be a bother so make my best effort not to fall asleep
>end up getting massive chills every time I nod not unlike the ones you get when you have a panic attack
>this goes on for like 3 hours
>been having huge chills every time I fall asleep when not in a bed since
Not cool.
>have to fly to some island in the Mediterranean sea for work
>only option to there is some shitty tourist charter
>I am the only guy in a suit in the whole plane
>in fact, I am the only guy that even is remotely wearing anything that could be considered "dressed"
>shit foot
>hello sir, have nice holidays!
>good evening, we hope you will have a nice holiday!
>we wish you happy hollidays!
>one_more_happy_hollidays_and_ill_snap.jpg
>plane lands
>everyone is clapping
>Happy hollidays!
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Has anyone here ever been to The Zone?
With a guide or illegally, I think it's a unique travel experience.
I would like to go there
Yeah, its pretty neat, feels like you are on a tourist conveyor belt though, going from one spot to the next.
What is this place?
My days are numbered, I feel wretched most times and I know its just a matter of time for me. I have only about 11,000 dollars left and at this point I just dont care anymore. I live in seattle now and I need a good 45 day vacation spot for my final trip ever. I really dont want to spend more than 2500 if I can help it and im super good at roughing it. Ive been in all lower 48 states, so those destinations are out. I hate cold (60), where would you suggest?
Easy. Pattaya, Thailand. Tons of older tourists there and cost of living is really cheap. Plus you can live out your days in nice warm weather banging Thai hookers.
>>1054285
don't feel like you got some two more decades in you?
>>1054285
Why are you limiting your spending if your days are numbered?
With that amount of money, do the 1970's hippie trek to the himalayas through afghanistan. Beautiful trip, and you wil eventually die along the way, probably in a peaceful blaze of opium.
Planning on a road trip from Adelaide to Melbourne to watch a King Gizzard concert, drink with strangers, then back in the morning
My car is a 1973 Holden Kingswood Wagon (pic related). Am i dumb to take this old car on a 2000km round trip? its good for what i use it for being 20-30 km a day, and i like it because its a wagon, dual purpose as a shit carrier and to sleep in.
Also, what do i bring? what are the essentials? Ive got bedding, beer for when i get to Melbourne, money, good radio and a phone. Anything else?
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also , if u gonna to drink with strangers u need knife or smth .
what are some good first places to travel to if your a fucking sperg in dire need of some self actualization without getting stabbed
>>1054231
Tunisia, Morocco.
There was a blast in Tunisia yesterday, so Morocco.
It's Africa, it's wild, but you're not gonna get kidnapped by a sub-saharan warlord.
Thailand. Spergs don't get stabbed only brosefs do
>>1054232
I said without getting stabbed.
I will be visiting Panama City with my wife next week. We only have 4 days, from Tuesday to Friday. Any suggestions on what should we visit and do inside the city?.
>>1054226
There really isn't much to do there. Go see the old town, Casco Viejo and if you're into that sort of thing the original settlement in Panama Viejo. Definitely check out the canal, it's pretty interesting actually even if you don't care much about ships.
Other than that, there really isn't anything else to see. The city is quite boring to be honest. You might find some good shit away from the areas with the skyscrapers. In fact, the most interesting area I stumbled across was close to Casco Viejo, in an area where the local black population lives. It looked poorer and dingier but also more interesting to just hang out and look at everyday life there. Panama seems to lack much of a middle class so don't be surprised when you see 3rd world shit in one of the wealthiest cities in Latin America.
>>1054241
Thank you anon. Is there any interesting museum to visit?. Or a mall where I can find cheap prices for good products?
I you're a boxing fan check out Roberto Durans Bar "la tasca" if youre lucky you might meet him (as i did) its like a small museum.
I need help, /trv/
I am a US citizen flying to berlin on feb 9th and will be flying back feb 26th. I have decided i will go berlin>frankfurt(visiting friends)>amsterdam>paris>...
I cannot decide where to go from there. I really want to go to rome.
Please offer me some inspiration/advice, /trv/
>>1054137
btw, any and all comments welcome. Any europe advice. Ive lived there (germany)for a few years before, so nothing obvious.
I love architecture and art, so after paris may be chartres.
>>1054137
Venice is lovely this time of year
Are you single? If so, visit FKK clubs in Berlin and Frankfurt. You won't be disappointed.
Would being an aviation enthusiast improve my chances of getting bumped to business class or other perks?
Was thinking of wearing the airlines tshirt next time I fly.
>>1054126
It couldnt hurt, but annoying the gate agent will. If your not a member of a loyalty program your chances are slim anyways.
>>1054135
im also super polite with airline staff
>>1054126
No. The only thing that matters is your frequent flyer status with the airline/alliance.
Hey /trv/, I always wanted to go to Russia to obtain a degree in Automotive Engineering and/or some kind of Mechanical Engineering (engine mod for racing, chassis modding, painting, cnc for spare parts manufacture, soldering, any of the listed not all of them).
I was wondering if you can help me, where should I apply, which insitute/university is the best for that, and which is the cheapest way to travel and to live there.
> I have never travelled abroad
> Why Russia? I dunno but I really want to go there
> I live in South America
> I'm almost 30
> Here in the country I live, I have wasted my time and money studying an Automotive Engineering Degree but it is useless, I have no specialization or any kind of practice/ability apart from what I have been doing (been an assistant in a few repair garages and in some authorized dealers)
> My mother language is Spanish, I know English (and I'm sorry if it is reallly bad I do not have a degree on languages), and I do know a few Russian expressions and words (I can read cyrilic symbols)
> I'm still living with my mom
> I have some money saved (about 6k USD)
> I want to have my own repair garage
> If I'm lucky, I want meet a bunch of russian girls
> I'm tired of being a useless piece of shit
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>>1054051
Russian guy finishing his bachelors in CS here.
how May I help you?
>>1054064
кaкoй BУЗ зaкoнчил?
>>1054065
Toмcкий yнивepcитeт.
I sometimes consider travel but then I'm reminded that I don't like young travellers and their culture, they all seem insufferable and I would become one of them
Am I wrong about traveller culture?
>>1053970
>traveller culture
Literally don't know what you're talking about.
>>1053971
I mean the culture among young people who couchsurf and stay in hostels.
>>1053972
Care to elaborate?
American Programmer here:
Should I GTFO out to Israel? I'm tired of life in the US and I think it would be better there.
If you're a good programmer you can find a good job here for around 4-5k dollars a month. Expect rent to be around 1-1.5k a month and spending around 500$ for living.
If you have a capital for an apartment, which is around 300-500k dollars then you're better here
>>1053932
I wouldn't go unless you have mega savings first. The cost of leaving can be high to visit senpai back home, and housing starting prices is high. Don't get in over your head as a starter idea. Also, when and if the next conflict breaks out, you will need last minute airfare, so make sure you plan for that too. If you're just looking to expatriate, relocate in the US first and see if you can't take a job that gives you some extra income or a different climate. Go beach or go mountains, or something even touristy to improve your outlook on life.
So i just got offered an internship in Brussels, what are the chances, realistically, that I'm going to get shot and or blown up?
Also, what are fun things to do in the city?
>>1053922
>>1053922
Belgian here,
Brussels is a cool place, don't worry about "them terrorists". You'll feel safe in Belgium.
Are you interested in the culture and history or more for the modern art and such...?
If you like, we could hang out in Brussels and i could show you around. I love meeting new people.
To answer your question: imagine going to NYC on the 14th of september 2001. You'll be safe
>>1053922
I'm not on the ground there, so I can't tell you what it feels like, but for an internship, it'd be a great central location to be in Europe. It'd be an easy launching point to do weekend explorations, and it has a great bar atmosphere.
>>1053922
>what are the chances?
Zero.
t. Belgian
Tell me your country's interesting trains. Luxury train? Railway gun? Anything is okay.
aus regional trains are the best I've ever been on
all really really clean, safe, people will talk to you
trains in northern vietnam were the scariest I've ever been on
people would try to fore ther way into your cabin, shove packages through the windows, the toilets at both ends leaved into the hall, the train would stop for hours for no reason in the middle of a field
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