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Im leaving for eastern europe in july and would like to know any advice, cool place/things to do etc
Here our schedule:
Prague 4 days
Vienna 2 days
Bratislava 3 days
Zakopane 3 days
Krakow 4 days
Wroclaw 4 days
Prague 1 day hop on the plane
Ive read some stuff about bratislava can be seen in one day but im mainly going to have fun with my friends so its ok if we dont see new things everyday
I'd move a day from Bratislava, Zakopane or Wrocław to Vienna, there's a lot to see there and you'll run out of time with just 2 days. Otherwise a solid list.
Bratislava: can be done it 6 hours
I think you could dedicate some days from Bratislava and go for Vienna for an extra day or get a train to Brno
Krakow: can be done in 2 days easily, I suppose you can visit the salt mines and concentration camps for the other 2 days while there
>>1123867
Zakopane is honestly not worth it unless you really like mountains, nature etc. Add a day or two to Prague or Vienna. Wrocław can be probably done in 1 day less as well, unless you want to go really in-depth.
Im not sure about Bratislava.
You could go visit Auschwitz while you are at it as well, although i am not wsure if it will fit what you want to do.
I cannot enjoy traveling, I really don't enjoy spending my money.
>$20 for a bed in a hostel? Shit u could have bought lots of cool stuff with that money
>$10 for a meal in a cheap restaurant? Well it was tasty but in the supermarket the food is cheaper
>$200 for a one way plane ticket? I'd really like to go but I don't earn that much.. I don't want to be broke when I'm back home
I always get this feeling before, during and after each travel; I try to push myself to spend some money in the stuff I like but at the end of the day I end up counting every euro or local currency I spent.
There are in here more greedy travelers?
>>1123849
Not really greedy, but more frugal I'd say.
I'm so used to being a poorfag that I avoid spending as much as I can and end up missing out on a bunch of neat things when traveling.
>>1123849
That'snot greedy, that's cheap/being a cheapskate
>>1123849
Yeah, I can relate. I never bother paying for any beds and people usually feed me, so I used to spend not more than 10 euro a week or something. (Also, I'm always hitchhiking of course) I suggest you giving no fuck about this, OP
tl;dr I'm trying out cheap one-way plane tickets and I plan on bringing my 30L backpack to avoid luggage fees. on the left is the caliper of the allowed cabin luggage which is free, and on the right are the dimensions of my backpack.
the thing is, it's smaller regarding the volume and width, but it's 5 cm too high. will I still be able to pass? I really don't have much experience with planes.
depends on airline. usually it is not a problem, but it depends on airline.
>>1126443
Ryanair? If so, they usually don't give a shit.
>>1126451
Ryanair? the same company that had a slightly smaller baggage check at one airport and so charged everyone to check baggage that fit in the checker on the outbound flight?
Ryanair are the cunts of airline travel
What are some must have travel accessories?
lsd
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Never travel 'cross the sea
Without Imodium, A.D.
>>1126191
this
If you're gonna be on a plane for 8-12+ hours, you might as well trip balls
First time on this board. I am planning a road trip from Texas to Montana and back. My priorities are Zion, Yellowstone, and Glacier.
The side destinations that i am planning are
TX
>Perdernales Falls
>Colorado Bend
>Caprock
NM
>Carson forest or Santa Fe forest
Utah
>Glen Canyon
>Arches?
I will be jumping from park to park and intend to camp for 90% of the nights (I will consider hostel if i find myself in a good town). I will probably travel back down through Yosemite and then across to Colorado.
I intend to spend 2 months on the road and i think i would like to take a kayak and mountain bike with me.
Are there any activities in this area that you would consider a must see in any of these states. (Note, I WILL skip Grand Canyon)
Also, I will be by myself for the entirety of this trip, does anybody have any experiences/recommendations for how to survive a 2 month backpack/road trip on your lonesome? (both physically and mentally)
>priority is zion
>route goes nowhere near zion
about par for the course
>>1125984
>literally skipping all of Colorado
Dude you gotta see at least the Front Range, Rocky Mountain National Forest, Cave of the Winds, Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde (but not if you have a fear of heights), etc.. Colorado is absolutely based, and you should definitely hit it on your return trip
>>1125984
Spend a a few days in Canyonlands, there are a lot of nice hikes in the needles.
Gonna be my first time in Chicago pretty soon. What is the best place to eat deep dish pizza?
lou malnatis > giordanos > gino's east
I work at a Lou Malnati's, 2nd job as a driver.
IMO the pizza is better than Giordano's and Gino's East, and that's coming from a lifelong Chicagoan. If you don't want to spend a lot and like thin crust, Freddie's on 31st is good.
>>1125684
this is true.
I'm travelling to Paris and was hoping someone would have any suggestions on what to visit.
I am more interested in some small points of interest, something artsy, somewhat lesser known
>>1125483
eiffel tower's breddy gud. louvre. notre dame.
>>1125483
Shit load of museums:
Orsay
Louvre
Musée Gustave Moreau (Symbolist painter)
Jacquemart-André (a museum in a beautiful mansion)
Cognacq-Jay (same deal, beautiful mansion)
Carnavalet (museum about history of Paris)
Always check out churches
This is my favorite museum in Paris, I've rarely had to queue for more than 5 minutes to get in
www.musee-rodin.fr
Hey /trv/ I never thought I'd find myself making a thread like this but I have to put my stupid ego aside.
After about 8 years of talking with a Colombian friend over the internet who lives in Medellin, I have decided to pay her a visit and go to the city (full disclosure, I never met her in person before). I'll do 4-5 Workaway weeks in a hostel to take in the place a little more.
I'm from the UK and speak no Spanish, never been to Latin America before. I am aware of Medellin's past and the progress it has made but understand there are still problems that could bite me in the ass pretty bad in my time there.
I was all set to go and mentioned it to my father who proceeded to tell me about all the kidnappings, murders etc I may fall victim to on the basis of a friend from Medellin he knows. I already knew it's reputation, this just brought it to life.
Basically he got me second guessing my time there and all I can think about is being fucked with scopolamine or being driven from ATM to ATM at knifepoint.
I don't want reassurance, I don't want to be put off, I want to know just how risky it is for a 28 year old English guy to go alone to work in a hostel for a month in Medellin. I'm dark haired and olive skinned but it won't take long to recognise I'm totally not local.
Halp ?
It's pretty simple
>don't go to shitty favelas by yourself, it's pretty easy because there's nothing there but poverty
>don't walk around by yourself at night outside of commercial areas
>get businesses to order taxis for you if unsure
It's not the 80s anymore, plenty of tourists go to Medellin and are fine. Carry around $50 in a pocket in case you get mugged. Westerners don't get kidnapped unless in the countryside by FARC. Attracts way too much police attention for gangs. You don't sound like a chav who passes out at 2am in public, so you'll be ok.
What's up
I'm a European guy who lived in Colombia for a little over a year, visited Medellín a handful of times and I must say it is one of my favourite cities on the continent. The people are awesome, the parties great and the women beautiful. Not to mention the food! If you get the chance (who am I kidding, you will at every corner) definitely try a Bandeja Paisa. Fucking good.
Anyway, the security situation in Medellín has improved immensely in the past 15 or so years. While of course there are still problems of course you will have nothing to worry about as long as you use your head. Don't walk alone at night. Don't get too drunk. Don't get in cabs without a taxi pass. Etc.
A must is the free walking tour. It's four hours long and the best introduction to Colombia and Medellín that you could wish for. I've done the walking tour three times and the guides were excellent every time. If you do it shortly after your arrival you will have a great basis of knowledge about the city, the people and the country which will definitely improve your stay.
>>1125139
if youd gone to germane wouldn't you try the beer?
If he goes to france he should sample the wine
and of course in colombia he must try some cOcA
I'm heading to Ireland for a week in July.
I'm flying in and out of Shannon Airport/Limerick, but I'd like to visit Dublin.
Can I get away with not renting a car? Is the bus/ train system robust enough to get around?
Also, are there any "must see" attractions out in the countryside?
There are buses, but with car its gonna be so much better. Best experience in my trip was just driving around connemara and killarney area at random
>>1123589
I have nervousness at the thought of driving on the left side of the road :(
Irish guy here.
Tbqhwu m8, I'd just rent the car. Trains here are expensive as fuck, so generally we rely on buses (like Aircoach and GoBE, which are the cork-dublin ones), but public transport overall is fairly patchy. Car would be a lot easier.
As for must see stuff, definitely go to the Aran Islands. Tend to be a bit full of burger tourists in the summer, but still great. The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher are worth a look, and West Cork and Kerry is just fantastic in general.
The Ring of Kerry is what all the burgerfats do on coach tours, never done it myself but supposed to be good. The Ring of Beara is really nice as well - hard driving, but worth it (might actually be easier to cycle)
Dunno, kind of depends what you want to do. Plenty of great hiking spots too, but make sure you have wet gear and know how to navigate, or you'll be completely fucked when bad weather rolls in.
I have aspergers syndrome and my main fear about travelling is that it is only for socially competent people. For example I remember talking to this little French girl (she was pretty but kind of simple) telling me how strangers let her sleep on there sofa and how everyone she met was nice to her. If I did this I would almost certainly be treated like shit, in fact the only people I ever see do well out of things like erasmus are people who were already popular at home. For example a guy I know who was a 21 year old virgin basically made no friends, whereas a pretty foreign girl who came to my uni was going to house parties ever night. I guess the crux of my statement is are you not just going to be as much of a loser but in a different place, without the comforts of home ?
>>1122230
I traveled fairly widely and I have quiet bad aspergers
people thought I was really weird everywhere, it was like "where's wally" in a lot of places I went to
I also found the organizational aspect caused me a lot of anxiety, flights, plans, timetables
but people were really helpful everywhere I went, and traveling was one of the best things I ever did
just don't take the "don't plan just do it" approach, you will stress out too much; plan things propperly in advance
socially you will do about as well anywhere, I didn't go to more parties or meet more people; realistically don't expect that to change.
If you just go in sightseeing mode, you don't really have to deal with people much, except for stereotypical interactions with hotel clerks and waiters at restaurants.
I tell you, when I went to spend a couple of weeks in Japan, I pretty much couldn't talk to anybody, but I still had a good time.
I am borderline asperger and i love to travel. Just plan a lot so you will have much less anxiety. Alcohol helps me a lot on the social part, of course depends on who you find.
Let's try this here one more time.
QTDDTOT - Questions that don't deserve their own thread.
Anything /trv/ related that don't need a whole thread.
When's the best time to buy low-cost airline tickets? A few weeks ahead or wait for last minute deals?
How's the situation in Ukraine vs Russia?
I'm thinking about going there in September to visit Prypiat and then take a train from Kyiv to Moscow.
>>1107141
>How's the situation in Ukraine vs Russia?
very poor, animosity on the personal and political levels is growing; increasing economic consequences of conflict in Ukr
>I'm thinking about going there in September to visit Prypiat and then take a train from Kyiv to Moscow.
if pripyat interests you then go ahead but other than the nature-taking-over-streets part it is kind of dull, one of those places for which it is more fun to say you've been rather than actually be there; same with the train, if it still runs, the delay at the border will be inconvenient unless that is the reason you're taking the train.
Any tips for Oslo and the Bergen Railway?
What's the cheapest/best way to go to St Petersburg?
>When's the best time to buy low-cost airline tickets? A few weeks ahead or wait for last minute deals?
This also interests me
Should I avoid this like the plague?
>>1126305
I would rather fly Spirit than contract the plague. But they're famous for having a hard time getting their planes to take off on time.
If they were going to save me more than $150 or more than 2 hours' travel/transfer time, I would book a ticket with them. Worst case scenario, you have a travel horror story to share.
>>1126305
It's a super budget carrier that gets you around as long as you don't need to check-in a bag. (pure carry-on traveling)
>zero service
>zero amenities
>typical A-320/A-321 commuter flight
For anything under 3h go for it, else think about it twice.
>>1126305
it's cheaper than even googlge says it it round trip from atl to Boston for $109
I will fly them in the future for short flights but probably not bad for longer flights if i get the nice seats int he front.
I'm also a severe cheapskate and i could not give a shit about any "service" I just want to pay you gas money get me from A to B the business model is perfect for me.
They even fly to south america which is nice super cheap flights to Lima may be worth the shity little airplane.
Will have two weeks. Flying into bogota. But I know shit about this country. Just that it has every climate imaginable, hot broads, and great blow.
I like to party. I like the beach. But I like temples and ruins too.
Plan my trip, /trv
>>1126022
>But I like temples and ruins too.
kek
Well you're in luck, Colombia is known for those things.
>>1126028
kek
Hey I've been traveling alone in Japan for 10 days now
And I kinda feel lonely here do you guys have any recombination on how to get pass that? Curntly in Osaka
Same answers as anywhere else, meet people, hostels, events
Check the Japan general first of all
I went for two weeks and got pretty lonely but I do that everywhere, too self hating to make the effort
Go to an izakaya or some expat bar.
Space Station in Amemura is normally full of ex-pats and a good time
You should have gone with Airbnb, hosts love showing their new white friend around
My travel plan is to stay 3 nights in Vienna, than travel during the night to Venice, stay there for 5 nights, followed by taking the highspeed train to Rome and stay there for 4 nights.
I'm just wondering, is this a good balance/good loacations?
PS: Please don't recommend Florence/Tuscany area, as I have put thought into going there, but won't.
Max 2 nights in Venice and moar in Rome. Seriously though, try Florence or Milan too
>>1125810
Yes, I'm doubtful still, but maybe change it to:
Vienna: 3 nights
Venice: 3 nights
Rome: 4/5 nights
Florence: 2/3 nights
But I'm planning Florence/Tuscany area mostly for an other time, because of Pisa, Sienna, Luca and what not etc.
I'm mostly wondering if 3 nights is enough for Venice and how much is recommended for Rome.
>>1125814
3 nights is okay for Venice, I wouldn't go under. Rome is a big city and you need to think of how much stuff you want to see
