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I'll be going for a week to Athens, but no idea what there is to do.
Anyone have some stories/recommendations for this city?
I like food, drinks and going out. Also ancient Greek culture
>>1123353
bump
>>1123353
Visit the Acropolis and the old city. I'd also recommend the Acropolis museum and the archaeological museum, both full of amazing artefacts.
A week is far too long in Athens though. Beyond the ancient sites there's almost nothing to recommend about it. It's a filthy, ugly city. If you can, go get a bus and go see Mycenae, Epidavros and Delphi, and also Nafplio.
>>1123500
well, the plan is to go have good food, go out until late and get up at 11. I'll also be checking some football matches for the Eurocup.
> Mycenae, Epidavros and Delphi, and also Nafplio.
thks, all seem quite far though. Aren't there any ancient sites within 1h bus/train?
What are your experiences with using tinder while traveling?
I got my bunghole tongued by a frisky Japanese girl I met on tinder.
Good times
I try it out every time I visit a country. So far, this is my ranking of Tinder success:
1. Taiwan
2. Hong Kong
3. Japan - Osaka Area
4. Thailand
5. Singapore
6. Japan - Tokyo Area
Tokyo was basically a wasteland, must have swiped through 100 girls and got like one or two matches. Taiwan and Hong Kong were like buffets.
Isn't Tinder 70% bots now?
I've heard some negative things about how French teenagers treat Americans. Anyone have any experience with this?
You couldn't be more wrong, actually. Although American politics and foreign policy are often ridiculed in France and throughout Europe, you'll find that most Europeans, especially young Europeans admire Americans.
With that being said, 17 is a bit young to study abroad, quite frankly. I think he'd be better off taking a semester abroad in college instead.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHpyJ3aOUEU
I'm a French student.
It's really depend : during my Hightschool , there was a american teenager with use and it was cool, we have a different culture, but we do not reject him.
Now i'm in engineering school, and yes there are few american here , and we really don't like them. In that case, it's because of politics issue: To put it in simple terms, they are Trump supporter, and so racist, and in , in France, you cannot be publicly against Muslims, Arabs, or black. So yes, we treat them like they deserve it.
If your son is a normal guy, it would be a good experience for him, dont worry
(sorry for my English)
>>1123220
We are not on /pol, please ..
Anyone else only got their wanderlust kicking a bit later than the average traveller you see around here? I'm 23 and I haven't travelled much at all, nor did I think much of it until recently. How do you guys deal with the fact that you now have a fuck huge wishlist of destinations and knowing that you wasted all those prime years you could've travelled in?
>>1122633
I just go do things without thinking about how I got started a few years later then most it really isn't a problem at all.
>>1122635
It's even worse when you're still in college and flat broke.
m8 ur 23 you have plenty of prime years left to see the world
I'm not even talking about the countryside (which is also beautiful) I haven't seen metropolitan cities look so comfy before.
I don't want to come off as a weeb or something.
But I realize how aesthetically pleasing the buildings look.
>their color
>their shape
Is it because I grew up watching anime or something?
Can anyone else relate?
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pXFktAbx5Y
>>1122308
the cities are kind of ugly. lots of metal, small and crowded. completely utilitarian. no trees.
>>1122338
This tbqh.
In all seriousness though how can you find cities in Japan aesthetic? I live in and love Japan and I think they are shit tier disgusting during the day. Japan has the ugliest urban environments in the G7 and probably second only to South Korea in the developed world.
>gray crammed together buildings everywhere
>snarled power lines everywhere
>no brick or anything, just concrete and those buildings made out of..tile?
>tacky signage plastered on every building.
However, Japanese residential neighborhoods are cozy/comfy as heck, pic related.
Hi ppl
I'm going to asia next month.
China, Japan, cambodia, south korea, laos, indonesia (Bali included) , Thailand, Vietnam, etc...
I NEED TO HIKE MOUNTAINS.
I've hiked up a couple, I like to do regular ones that dont require special equiment.
plz TOP 5 MOUNTAINS ASIA.
Kamikochi is one of the most beautiful highland places in Japan.
>>1121358
I haven't done much hiking in other areas, but in South Korea I recommend Hallasan and Seoraksan.
In China I can recommend Huangshan.
You should also seek out a remote part of the great wall and do a hike there. Most of the touristy parts of the great wall suck, and it goes through some nice mountains.
I'm a boxing fan and am thinking of flying out to Vegas in July to watch Crawford Postol. Any Vegas advice /trv/? I hate gambling and Vegas doesn't hold much appeal to me outside of watching the match.
>>1120522
Rio has one of the best buffets in town.
>>1120525
I've always wanted to see how many lobster tails I could eat. I'm thinking 8.
>>1120522
shoot a machine gun
I will meet an online friend when traveling abroad. Is there a way for me to verify his identity?
>have been talking to internet friend for a couple of years
>he is 18 and just graduated from high school
>has video skyped with me before - appereance matches photos he sent me a long time ago and Whatsapp profile pic
>Says he hardly ever uses it ever since we met many years ago
>Gave me his Facebook anyway when I asked for it
>Only has two girls there whom he has met online
>Googled his full name
>Can't find any info except for how he won a competition many years ago in his province
How to verify his identity? I know that if I go out with a friend or go on a date with someone I know or something, there is also the chance that I will be raped or killed or something, but hey, at least it is easy for the police to search up his info based on where he works. This guy? Nothing. I know which high school he went to but I cannot "verify" that.
probably not really relevant to /trv/.. maybe try >>/adv/
But all I can suggest is meet in a very public place and if anything at all seems off or uncomfortable gtfo, order a uber and go somewhere safe without him/her.
Also, be familiar with the area you meet before you do meet up and tell someone you know what time and where you are meeting them.
There are some crazy motherfuckers out there and having no friends to verify who this person is sends up some red flags imo.
>>1124246
I've posted in on /adv/. Some people on that board pointed out that it is very possible he created a Facebook account just for adding people he met online and he doesn't have an actual Facebook for people he knows irl. Those /adv/isors said that they did this themselves so it may not be a red flag but I should still be cautious.
I really dislike the way how there is no way for me to "verify" his identity although I've known him for a couple of years now and there are zero red flags. It seems unlikely that a predator or a kidnapper will talk to a girl 11-hours flight away hoping that one day she will arrive in his country so that he can do bad stuff to her. He never asked me to do anything sexual/flirted with me, but yeah, I guess there is always the chance that things can go terribly wrong and nothing is 100% safe.
>>1124248
*zero red flags other than his Facebook account
He also mentioned how he wants to bring his brother along as his brother likes history so he knows more about the historical attractions in their area. However, he still hasn't tell his brother about our meeting yet. My irl friend finds that odd. Some /adv/isors found that odd, some did not.
So much to explore here.
>>1123765
Southeastern part under influences of Asiatic cultures especially.
Give me some examples of interesting things to see and do in Russia. My impression of the country is that it's largely just cookie-cutter communist shithole cities apart from Moscow and st Petersburg,
>>1124390
Pic related. Bonus points for whomever can identify the city (tip: it's one of the bigger ones)
What to do in Nuuk?
Literally nothing.
Research how to leave Nuuk
Become depressed
Anyone seen that episode of Departures where they went to Greenland? Seemed like the ninth circle of hell
Title says it all.
I'm a complete newfag to hiking, but I want to get into it. I have this wanderlust that's been brewing in me for the last two years, and it makes me miserable.
I want to see the world in all its rugged, unchecked beauty. I want the breathtaking views and to feel the earth under my feet and my calves to be on fire for the next few days after the hike.
Problem is I'm poor as a motherfucker and live alone. Thanks to the gods above that I'm in decent shape (not overweight, decent stamina), but at the end of the day breaking into hiking looks expensive.
What is the cheapest (and safest) way to get into hiking? I want to go explore the land and see what there is to see out there, but I also don't want to be unprepared and end up as the next tragedy in my local area.
>Location: San Diego
>Age: 22
>Equipment thus far: Jeans, athletic socks, some work boots, mostly cotton shirts.
>Current funds: $24
>Physical condition: Decent, but with lots of room for improvement.
Help me out with some ideas, /trv/?
Pic related, some shit in my hometown.
>newfag
Cool term bro where'd u get it, /b/?
Also get a back pack, cheap ones on amazon if u can't afford a good brand like deuter, osprey, Gregory, etc. go to a reputable store such as REI where u know nothing they sell is shit and get the products they offer.
U can get some stuff off amazon like a backpacker stove for 8$ off amazon is what I use.
Get some hiking boots not work boots, Iv also used athletic shoes on over night trips before getting my boots. Also look in to a backpack tent or a hammock, would be cheaper. Don't really get ur question. U but the stuff u need, millions of articles and websites that say what u need. Don't buy an being stuff u don't need.
Also California is great for backpacking or hiking.
>>1123072
>Cool term bro where'd u get it, /b/?
dude wtf? This is 4chan. /trv/ isn't some unique sanctuary that is totally different from the rest of the website.
>>1123099
Well then got any rekt or trap pix for the lulz, kek!
New Japan General, cosplay edition:
As always, feel free to ask about:
>Traveling to Japan
>Living in Japan
>Teaching in Japan
>Joining the Yakuza
>Getting your weeb 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: >>1119693
First post for Beppu! :3
Nara is a meme city
Some friends and I will be spending 1 night in Vegas, 3 nights in Zion National Park.
So far our game plan is to do the 1 overnight Zion Narrows (http://www.zionnational-park.com/zion-narrows.htm), the epic 16 mile water hike down the Virgin River (We're all pretty experienced campers). Next day were planning on doing Angel's Landing during the morning, and maybe some other paths afterward, not too sure yet.
Anyone from that area have any other suggestions? Has anyone here done the Narrows? It's supposed to be like one of the greatest hikes in the world or something. The pictures look absolutely insane.
We also have an afternoon in Vegas unplanned so far, as well as the drive from Utah to Chicago at the end of the trip. All comments are welcome.
>>1121491
The Narrows is amazing. Look up the subway as well.
>>1121491
The subway is Awesome as fuck, look it up, you wont want to miss it.
Also I prefer Observation Point to Angels Landing, similar hikes, and Angels Landing may be a bit more treacherous, but the view at the end of Observation Point is better, its one of the best views ive ever seen after climbing a mountain, Angels Landing view will be similar but not as jaw dropping as Observation Point.
No words for looking down that canyon.
Pic related
>>1121536
goddamn it my bad didn't mean to post a flipped image
Hej Swebros, me and a friend will be roadtripping through the southern part of your country in the beginning of August, and I wonder if you guys have any tips regarding places to visit and things to do. We're mostly interested in seeing nature, cozy towns and historical sights.
I'd also love to hear tips for the best places to go wild camping in Sweden, preferably near lakes.
Tack!
Go to "Dalby Stenbrott" and swim, then head east to "Österlen". Kivik is pretty nice.
>>1117609
I would recommend visiting Öland but I'm not sure what their gypsy situation is like at the moment.
>>1117609
Country gets more beautiful further north, but people more scarce.
Personally I prefer mid-midsouth area. Your map says "Falin, Rättvik, Mora, Leksand". This area is packed with tourist shit and lakes to go camping.
Population is alright but most will be racist rednecks wherever you go.
And what were your experiences like there? I'm talking about nowhere places like Nunavut, Papau New Guinea, Kamchatka Krai, Western Sahara, Kosovo, Northern Territory...
>>1116580
Guam. When I was in the military. I killed a giant tree snake.
Not much to see really. It's a shithole island.
Probably Kazbek in Georgia. Drove there in the middle of a huge snowstorm and there were thousands of trucks standing at the side of the road waiting for the weather to clear up, very surreal.
We also drove past the South-Ossetian border on our way there. Was strange
>>1116608
Post pics of South Ossetia border.
