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>>1101522
I had one where it was the opposite.
Went well since many had family to where we planned to go so accommodations were a breeze.
>making plans with ur best buds
ayyyy
On the contrary, I keep getting sorta made fun of by my coworkers because I want to go to Japan by myself. I have a couple friends that offered to come with me, but I said I'd rather go alone, and they understood, but my coworkers keep trying to tell me I'm gonna have a bad time and how bored I'll be. I know they're wrong but it's annoying as hell heh.
Hi /trv/, I'm looking to plan a trip to Hong Kong in the summer, does anyone here have past experiences of the place? What are some good places to visit? Thanks!
LKF for nightlife
Wan Chai for Flip and Indo sluts or hookers
>>1099591
>Wan Chai for Flip and Indo sluts or hookers
Just don't ever pick up a hooker off the street.
And if they ask for ridiculous amounts, just walk away and get a 141 like everyone else.
>>1099580
Went to Hong Kong
Go see the usual
>Mid-Level escalator
>Ladies Market
>The Peak (you can buy the 360 degree access pass but a balcony from the peak tower is just as fine)
>The buddha
>the harbor and light show
I heard the beaches were pretty nice. HK is very tourist friendly and there are visitor booths all along the harbor and within the city. Use the bus to get around. If you're staying for a long time, buy an octopus card.
English on Hong Kong island is widespread, Kowloon is so-so.
My personal recommendation for a hotel is Hotel Benito, there rooms are within the center of everything and it's in Kowloon. At the corner of Nathan and Cameron road. It's not the Peninsula but it's a room.
Eat the Tai Cheong egg tarts (in Central) and try fast food from Cafe Coral (everywhere). Also try eating congee for breakfast
Perhaps try one of the Michelin star restaurants
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: >>1101413
Repeating my post:
>>1105094
>>1105108
Thanks. I am staying at multiple hostels but I wasn't sure if I can safely leave luggage behind. Although, now I realize whatever train station I arrive at before going hiking, I can leave a small suitcase/large backpack in the locker for a day. Are hostels in Japan generally safe to leave luggage behind? Because then it's no problem.
>>1105130
Most hostels have lockers.
Either for your entire bag/backpack or just for the most important stuff.
I always just put the most important stuff into the lockers and left my bag and clothes unattended while I explored the cities.
No problem ever ocurred.
Tokyo is a meme city.
Go to hokkaido island
What are some of the best airlines you've been on and some of the worst?
Best:
- Cathay Pacific: Excellent service, decent-ish food (for a long haul flight) even in economy. Some of the best business class flatbeds. Great IFE. Virtually every single long haul is serviced by 777-300s (the newer variant).
Worst:
- British Airways: Most long hauls still serviced by older 777-200s, crappy IFE as a result. Poor quality Business Class. Service generally average.
Best:
Emirates
Worst:
Delta
For me the best is Singapore Airlines or Thai Airways, both of which are relatively comfy for a 6'5" person like me in an economy seat. SQ crew are all 9+/10s.
The worst would be Swiss. Shitty old 757s with ancient IFE, crap tier food & liquor, but the staff were nice (Germans mostly).
Only ever used Air France, KLM and Fly Emirates
Fly Emirates the best
KLM is good
Air France always has shitty food
My name is BuckyHayashi.I'm Japanese.I'd like to introduce the scenery of Japan.
And,I want to say that I'm thinking.I made a video.I told about my daily life and Japanese religions in my video.Sorry, but I'm poor at English.
Please see my video on YOUTUBE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLWPUs7SkbM
>>1102735
Good video sir
I prefer polytheism tbqh
>>1102737
Thank you sir.
I think that The polytheism has the strong point and the weak point.
the strong point is The flexibility.
the weak point is probably The cowardly little.
I lived in the polytheism.I'd like to be happily by conquering the weak point.
>>1102754
Are you aware of pre Christian European paganism?
I can recommend many books.
New Nepal thread.
I'll be in Nepal this October and have a few questions. Feel free to contribute or answer some of mine! Here we go
>Which national park is worth it when it comes to seeing tropical flora and fauna? Is Chitwan the non plus ultra or are there better options?
>(quite old) lonely planet speaks of very cheap prices like 8$ for a day trip on an elephant back. Is it still that cheap?
>How's the infrastructure; should I count in some days just for driving/flying to the next destination?
>Are two-week hikes too incriminating for an mediocre fit European?
>Is the air pressure as oppressive as I think, when you aren't used to it?
>What do you bring for multi-day hikes? I want to take my camera and tripod with me - is that possible?
>I saw many pics of yaks carrying the hiker's equipment. Is this common for multi-day hikes?
Hey there comrade, Nepali here.
Chitwan is the best option. Elephant riding prices vary per week. They are usually low, but I would go to Nepal and ask for the price. The infrastructure is still bad, but managable. However, some days, the politicial parties close all the roads in Nepal. Flying is always an option, 24/7. You can still drive pretty much everywhere. Two week hikes for a moderately fit man? Eh... posibly not. Gain some lower body strength (Legs) and you will be good. Air pressure is notbad unless you go north, but its managable. Look in travel forums for materials to bring in multi-day hikes. Many people will rent you yaks, horses, and donkeys for long hikes. Just ask around. Hope this helps somewhat. If you need more help, go on reddit to r/Nepal.
I've just recently gotten back from a 2 month trip to Nepal, can answer any questions.
>Sorry if some of my answers are long winded
>Which national park is worth it when it comes to seeing tropical flora and fauna? Is Chitwan the non plus ultra or are there better options?
I went to Chitwan. Spent total 4 days there, was the highlight of my whole trip. Did a all day walking safari through the park. Is a very intense safari,and one I dont think you can do anywhere else. You also get the least reassuring safety briefing in the world.
Managed to see a bunch of crocs & birds as well as tracked down (and sprinted through the jungle after a few slow bears). Next night arranged through our lodge to spend a night in the park. Went out sunset and were literally 200m away from a royal bengal tiger, then a one horned asian elephant.
Probably my number 1 travel moment, only in Nepal can you walk after wild tigers on foot.
>(quite old) lonely planet speaks of very cheap prices like 8$ for a day trip on an elephant back. Is it still that cheap?
Not that cheap, but still cheap. I didn't do an elephant tour cause fuck that, but 3 nights accom plus two visits to the park & permits/lunch included cost me 4500 Nepal Rupees, so you do the maths.
>How's the infrastructure; should I count in some days just for driving/flying to the next destination?
You're average bus ride to a main tourist center will leave in the morning and take the better part of a day, yes. transport in Nepal is slow - but thats a good thing as they're driving is the worst I've seen anywhere.
For trips going far across the country you'd be looking at at least 17 hours.
Flying is faster, but keep in mind nepal has one of the worst domestic flying crash rates in the world.
>Are two-week hikes too incriminating for an mediocre fit European?
Where are you planning to hike? Some hikes are easy. Some are not. I did Jiri to EBC, and it was definitely tough in parts.
If you're worried about AMS, try to plan a route that has you going above 3500, then back down again in the same day. Walk high, sleep low. You do notice the lack of oxygen as you get higher up, and yes it does make things harder.
>Is the air pressure as oppressive as I think, when you aren't used to it?
See above.
>What do you bring for multi-day hikes? I want to take my camera and tripod with me - is that possible?
I took camera and lightweight tripod, had no issues at all. But make sure you only take trekking 100% what you need. Everything else is wasted weight. Most hotels in Ktm will store your stuff for you while you go.
>I saw many pics of yaks carrying the hiker's equipment. Is this common for multi-day hikes?
Not as far as I'm aware, most yaks take supplies to villages where there are no roads.
You can however hire a porter, and a lot of people do. Upto you whether you think it will add to or detract from the experience.
If you do, make sure you're 100% what you're covering when you negioate. Some expect you to cover rooms, food etc where some will sort it themselves. There are lots of companies that will sort everything for you (permits, guides, etc) and these vary in prices from good to complete ripoff.
I personally just bought a map and a permit and set off, but that's definitely not for everyone, and my first week was a struggle, and I got lost a couple of times as well.
Nepal is an amazing country that 100% needs the tourism money right now, as the infrastructure and peoples lives are still very fucked from the earthquake in the more remote places. It is however a beautiful country, filled for the most part with tough people. You will have a blast.
I am from Hong Kong. I've been learning Spanish for half a year now. I've been learning at a much faster pace that I expected, but now I am thinking about switching to another language.
The story is this. I've always wanted to learn a new language but I didn't have the opportunity to do so during secondary school. Back then, I would have probably picked French, German, or Japanese. During high school, I met an online friend who happens to be Spanish and we ended up talking every day. At uni, I had the opportunity to pick whatever I want as a new language for fun and the beginner courses here have a reputation for being easy to get good grades. I picked Spanish as I simply have someone to practice with and I think having a language buddy will definitely help me to become fluent in a language.
I ended up enjoying studying the Spanish language very much and I made surprisingly fast progress by myself. I love the way Spanish sounds. However, I do realise that I did initially pick a language because "I have some online friend who speaks that language". I don't have a crush on him (I am a girl btw), yet I think this is kind of a ridiculous reason to pick a language to learn and will lead to assumptions from other people and I do not want that. The truth is I wasn't particularly interested in Spanish/Latin American culture (I tend to stereotype type it as weedland). My parents do not allow me to travel there as they think that it is dangerous and very far away.
I self-learned a bit of French, yet I didn't like French as much as I do not like the way it sounds. I think switching to another language may be a good idea as I don't want my online friend to think that I have feelings for him while I don't. However, I do realise that if I learn French, German, or Japanese, I will not have a language buddy and finding a language buddy who you can talk to all the time is not that easy.
Whatever language I pick is unlikely to affect my career prospects.
>>1105909
You speak English, and most likely Cantonese + other dialects from China.
You are set for life.
Pick a language you have genuine interest in, don't make it a chore.
>>1105927
>You are set for life
This, so I don't know what to pick. And I don't know, I sometimes feel like the efforts spent learning a new language are wasted.
I don't which foreign language is my favourite.
>>1105932
>I don't which foreign language is my favourite.
We don't either.
What is the worst city you have visited?
And why did you not like it?
Berlin for me. Just felt like the city was a total mess (I guess its obvious considering the Division)
Much better cities in Germany.
What's bad about Rotterdam? Just curious.
>>1102861
Pensacola, Florida. Awful place full of hicks and murderers
I'd to hear differing opinions from people that have been to both countries.
Would like to know which country is easier to meet women, which country is easier to teach English without a degree, what is the difference between the culture and people of both countries, etc.
I've heard Thailand is advanced. They have good healthcare for Southeast Asia, advanced transportation (Vietnam has no metro), food is better, Thai girls are easier etc. Can anyone concur.
>>1095248
muh street food
Thailand has better ladyboys.
>>1095248
Thailand is generally easier to meet women however it's not as open as you'd think. I'm not a big fan of Thai women (hate the way they talk), Viet women are tiny so that may or may not be a plus for you. Thailand is easier to get started as a foreigner who knows nobody, in Vietnam you really need to get a few local friends before doors start opening for you.
Food is a matter of preference; personally I don't care much for most Vietnamese food (coffee on the other hand is p good) so Thailand gets my vote on that one. Thai food is also a bit more accessible, and Bangkok has decent western style food available for those occasions when you want it. Bangkok is the only city in those two countries with an actual decent public transportation system.
In terms of people I found Vietnam actually a bit more welcoming. Thailand attracts a lot of scumbags so most locals aren't that excited to meet a foreigner, whereas outside the big cities most Vietnamese I met were very welcoming.
New ESL General. The old thread is nearing the bump limit and can be found here: >>1080192
Please try to skim and/or f3 the old thread to avoid asking similar questions already posted.
Resources for finding a job (Please help this grow if you have more resources for other countries).
General:
https://www.teachaway.com/
http://www.eslcafe.com/joblist/
http://greenhearttravel.org/
Japan:
http://gaijinpot.com/ (Note: most jobs listed here require you to be residing in Japan)
www.aeonet.com/
recruiting.ecc.co.jp/
http://www.interacnetwork.com/recruit/global.html
http://jetprogramme.org/en/
Taiwan:
http://tealit.com/
This might be a dumb question but when people say specific countries or programs require a bachelors, does that have to be something related to English? Or are they just looking for a bachelors to see that you speak the language well enough to graduate with a degree?
>>1094881
It does not have anything to do with your English ability. Most of the time you have to be a native English speaker so the degree thing is not related to that.
Generally speaking your bachelor's can be in anything. For some jobs a degree in English or Linguistics is preferred but generally it doesn't matter, just have a degree.
Who /middle east/ here?
I'd like to teach there, preferably not in the gulf though. My ideal location would be Iran, if not then Lebanon or Egypt. I've heard that the best way to find teaching jobs in the Middle East (apart from the gulf) is on the ground through word of mouth and visiting schools, is this true?
I would assume Iranian schools would be desperate for English teachers, as its generally hard for Westerners to move there and they have a young population. Is that the case? I am a native speaker btw, but also have a French passport, which may come in handy as France seems to have decent diplomatic ties with Iran compared to other Western nations.
Would my best bet be just to go to Iran, make contacts and drop my CV into language schools? Anyone else done this before?
Going to be in Reykjavík for a couple days soon, just looking for a few good bars & restaurants - any particularly noteworthy recommendations?
It's not a place you go to for the bars and restaurants. Enjoy the nature, volcanoes, etc. That being said, I had a nice meal at Laekjarbrekka. There's also a grill place called Chuck Norris, just to say you've been there.
>>1094421
That place looks good, thanks. And I'm just passing through as part of a larger trip around Iceland. Still, it'd be nice to have some fun in the city while I'm there. And I've heard pretty good things about the nightlife.
hade a great fish & chips at a place called Icelandic Fish and Chips. Not that expensive but great as fuck.
There's also a super cozy café with great games, chocolate milk and coffe called Tiu Droppar
Has anyone here been able to overcome or to minimize an intense fear of flying? How did you do it?
I know I can google methods and stories concerning this, but you guys can usually be pretty honest and realistic so I figured I'd ask.
>>1100934
>>1100943
this guy again.
For what it's worth, I have an intense fear of heights. So I look at my options like this:
I can visit all the places around the US, driving, and have a p-cool road trip a bunch of times, or I can fly there, minimize the time I have to take off work (and pay for gas, and possible car troubles), and spend the maximum amount of time in the destination I wanted to go to.
Post all your random questions that you were too afraid to ask/didn't deserve a new thread in here and they will be answered by Real Travelers.©
How easy is it to cross borders in the Balkans as an American? Do some countries give you more fuss than others? Do you have to change currencies in each one?
When someone asks for destination suggestions, why are people deliberately biased toward places they themselves have been? "I've been to Barcelona and literally nowhere else in Spain. You should definitely go to Barcelona, it's AMAZING."
Why, why, why?
>>1100056
Can we exclude burgers from here? I know it's a question thread, but Christ.
>>1100056
You'll cross just like any other visa-free country.
Yes, different countries use different currencies. Why wouldn't you?
>>1100084
Because they've enjoyed their time there? Just as easily they could not have enjoyed +followed by reasons why and let you decide. This is not really a question too.
Used Greyhound during my sophomore year. Going from Louisville KY to Savannah GA. Wore nothing but Converse shoes and a yellow sundress. Got turned on when the freaks were clearly fucking me with their eyes. One of the stops include Atlanta around 3AM. Black guys everywhere. Blew kisses. No one did anything. 16 hours later, got to Savannah. The end.
I need to step my sexy game up.
I imagine a nearing 30 year old vigrin balding white man with hairy legs doing this.
Road head in the Middle East
>don't tell me how to dress, tell men not to rape
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: >>1099327
First for Tokyo is a meme city
乙
I've heard that most places that tourists would look up, places with high trip advisor ratings etc, are swarming with tour groups or chinese
Are there peak times to avoid the big crowds? Do you have to accept a crowd of some sort? The pictures are mostly empty temples and one or two people at those orange gates in Kyoto but I'd imagine that's not the reality
