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Previous: >>2778100Solo Female TravelI used to travel with my dad and older brother a lot, but my dad is getting old and my brother got married and a promotion so he's pretty busy with his life. What are some of the best places to visit as a solo female traveller without getting bothered? My mom went to Spain once when she was in her 20s and the harassment was so bad my dad could never convince her to go on another trip anywhere. >inb4 india, saudi arabia, any number of joke countries, etc. Fuck off.Micronesia Polynesia MelanesiaAnyone been here? I have so many questions so it would probably be best to just say everything about it if youve been How do you get there? (From europe possibly) What do you do there? Where do you sleep? How do you move from island to island? How are the locals? How does money function there? How is the sea/ snorkeling?Where would you go?>41 single male >3 weeks leave
I wouldn't mind meeting a girl but at this age and stage I am probably past it. I did do too well with woman when I stayed in the UK for 2 months (only picked up one girl) so I am thinking that my results may be similar in Europe?
I am interested in Europe because I've never been there, only the UK. New Zealand is cheap with incredible hikes and drives available & China is essentially the center of the world right now...I've always had a dream of going to Chongqing and it's something I must fulfill.
THESE are the only options I've done everywhere else that I am interested in. 6 times Japan etc, Thailand 2-3 times etc etc etc.
I want to have sex, but I also want cultural stuff I don't just want a Pattaya party I want a mix of everything...Terracotta warriors meets 25 year old hottie in my hotel room...New MexicoGot a job offer here. Would be a 2-year contract in the Albuquerque area. I’ve never been. Heard very positive and very negative things about this state. The climate and cost of living seem nice. Crime and culture less so.
Has anyone been? What was your experience visiting New Mexico?No titleThe general where naturally the best and most well adjusted people on this board flock to, back from being away.No titleImagine a place where as soon as you step off the plane, decades of western propaganda is instantly proven wrong.
It happened so fast...No titleMoments when you realize that you're in a third world country.
For me it was Puerto Vallarta. We're at a nice resort and someone in our group stepped on a sea urchin and got a bunch of spikes in her foot. We help her in to the shore and ask the hotel for the first aid kit because we need tweezers. They bring back a nasty dusty box, inside the box is a used alcohol pad, an empty bag of skittles, 1 random white pill and some toenail clippers.
The next day, we go up to do a zipline on the top of a mountain. The rain starts coming down like a Hurricane on the way up. "Surely, the bus will stop" I say after we're pushing through a literal 3 foot deep river of water and mud coming down the road. We slid all over the road. We almost went over the side of the mountain at least 6 times. Those Mexicans wanted our $30 so badly that they would kill everyone on that bus to get it.
The next day my friends wanted to do a boat trip. I told them "I'm not going out on a boat with these Mexicans. If you guys go, make sure to check for life jackets." They came back and said that when they asked to see the life jackets, the captain opened a compartment in the seat to show them, and the only thing in the life jacket compartment was an empty bottle of Sprite. They were going miles out to sea and the crew didn't know what had happened to the life jackets. They only knew because my friends had asked. It could have been years since anyone thought to look.No titlewhat does it take to ride a bicycle through central asia?beastsWas walking today through the Carpathians in Poland, a brown bear walked out 5 metres from us. We locked eyes for 2 seconds or so, and me and my gf turned and walked away...
Never been so scared in my life.
I thougt it was a big dog (presumably with an owner) when I saw the dark hair move through the grasses in front of us.
Funnily, we walked into 7 women on the walk down. Told them we saw a bear, and their group split in 2 as to whether to continue or not. When they decided to fuck off back down, the alpha female gave us a firework. We decided to go back up, holding kebab skewers, a firework, a bottle of vodka, and drum'n'bass on the bluetooth speaker.
Passing through that area was the scariest moment of my life. Me and my gf just loudly chat shit to each other like psychopaths, expecting to die at every moment. Any other /beast/ stories?VIETNAM GENERAL>food you like >underrated places >things to do >living in vietnam situationAntitheft WalletsWhat's a good way to carry large sums of money in case one gets robbed for their slingbag or wallet at knife or gun point?Vagrant Holiday LEGACYIt's not about fanboying Vagrant, but he changed my view of travelling.
I can only enjoy real shit now. I mostly go to non-touristic places in a country, avoid most tripadvisor spots, dress like shit, get a cheap hotel, go eat where the workers eat, get the police thinking you're a migrant, don't fight the jet lag, roam around all night.
It's also because i travelled with an annoying bitch before, so i've done all the tourist traps and all the photoshoots. But it's the only enjoyable form of travel in 2025./cat/ - Canadian Adventure and Travel #1No titleThailand Vs Vietnam. Which do you prefer and why? Also side question, what's traveling SEA like during the Summer months? Is it awful?Using AirBnB for the first time what should I expect?PolandThe single most underrated country for /trv/ Way, way better than Czechia An actual Nation with History, for startersNo titleHere's a list of all the American states that are not worth visiting. >Alabama >Arkansas >Delaware >Indiana >Iowa >Kansas >Mississippi >Nebraska >Oklahoma And that's it.Prague and Berlin threadAdvice for these two cities: >stuff to do >chicks >hostels >etc. Contribute.No title>SA is a metal shack ghetto....
AAAAAAAACKEating out aloneIs it socially acceptable to eat out alone while solo traveling? I know a lot of travel culture is street food and cafes, but I wanna go to at least a few fancy sit down restaurants. Is this even allowed without a date or posse?littleton,coone day i would love to travel to littleton. how is the nature? when does it snow most? when is it really best to travel there? id love to travel to littleton in april. how is the flight/ cost? :)No titleWhere should I go next in Asia?
I've already been to Japan, South Korea, and Thailand.
Angkor Wat is appealing to me but flights to Siem Reap are crazy expensive for some reason.Business classEver since I started flying business class I can't believe that I ever tolerated the hell that is economy.
Share your business class recommendations.No titleAt what age is it objectively and unquestionably cringe to go out clubbing, partying etc. when traveling?
It seems to me that you can easily get away with it in mid-30s if you look young. Can one push it even further? Of course if you're balding or fat you shouldn't be going clubbing even if you're 21.No titleWhat are some good destinations for a first time solo traveler?Kazkhstan Border ZoneAny info on BZ in East Kazkhstan? Apparently you can't go near border without a special permit, however i was unable to find any maps of the border zone, anyone knows anything about it? I don't want to pay a shittone of bribes without even knowing if i am im the retarded zone or notNo titledoes anyone enjoy their experience in Egypt?No titlered pill me on Kenya. we're going on a 7 day safari, and they staying 3 days at a house we rented in Karen, Nairobi. we are a white couple, my wife is a model beautiful blonde with hair to her ass. I'm a big guy who doesn't look like an easy target and street trash doesn't normally fuck with me, but I have no idea what to expect in black Africa.
how were your trips to Kenya, and any advice in general?No titleis Naples the best region in Italy?21 days at MalaysiaI'm planning to visit the following places in June:
Kuala lumpur Cameron highlands George town Perhentian Medan (sumatra orangutans)
I arrive and depart from KL. Any recommendations to move from one place to the other, and in which order? Going to Cameron Highlands seems like a pain in the ass since the bus is 3 to 4h are there better alternatives? Better alternatives to Perhentian to dive? (not in Borneo) Are Singapore or Melaka worth visiting? Any other places worth visiting? All tips welcomeAUSTRALIAi have this opportunity to live and study in australia, Sydney, and Tasmania are the choices, i have never been.
asking if any of you seasoned travelers have any good things to say about this place.Travelling to Saudi Arabia for two weeks with family, Tips?We are planning to travel mostly in the southern parts and we are swedish non-muslims. Advice would be appreciated.No titleare germans truly the superior tourists?No titleSouth Africa, worth a visit or?/cruise/This thread is for anything and everything cruise related.
>What is this thread? Why are there two companies? Disney parks were initially founded as a way to celebrate the culture and history of America and provide middle class families with a fun-filled immersive experience. While theme parks are the main focus of these threads (and the title of the general) there is also discussion on other roller coasters & rides, as well as the parks themselves and trip planning too. That's where /rcg/ comes in. >Can I talk about Disney/Universal parks in this thread? Absolutely! Disney and Universal are currently competing for the Orlando theme park market and beyond! Universal is opening new resorts all around the US and new continents!
Thread Pro Tip: Celebrate the opening of Epic Universe!
Universal Park News: >https://www.insideuniversal.net/Caribbean boat lifeWhat's up my bros - was wondering if people with similar experiences or insight could chime in on some of the mad schemes I'm going to try to pull off
I grew up in and live in the Canadian Maritimes. 30 years old. I have a good buddy who makes great money as a pilot who is in the process of buying a good comfortable long range blue water cruiser and the dream is to live aboard and sail south for the fall, winter, and early spring. We have both had enough of Canadian winters and his work will fly him back and forth. I have a pretty crazy good bartending, hospitality, service management resume with a couple of years experience sailing tall ships. What is the feasibility of finding work in the Caribbean or even the Florida Keys? I've been doing a lot of research on how difficult it can be to find legit work in the islands but a lot of Caribbean bros I'm friends with up here seem to think it won't be that hard for a fit young white dude to find something. Any recommendations for places to go - businesses to contact - things to start working on, etc. I've started reaching out to major players like club med and other resorts as that seems like the easiest way to get legit work/twg/ - Taiwan GeneralTaiwan threadCalifornia General /CAG/This is the OFFICIAL California thread for the board! Please direct all questions or comments pertaining to: >Cities in California >Natural areas in California >Cultural resources in California >Festivals/Events in California >Rants/Butthurt regarding California to this thread and only this thread.
As a certified Californian™ and steward of the thread, I will answer any questions you have to the best of my ability.Mexico GeneralI've got two weeks to spend in early September and want to go back to Mexico. Thinking about going through Monterrey down to San Luis Potosi, possibly sampling pic related near Real de Catorce. How is that part of the country? US State Department makes it seem relatively safe. I could go back to CDMX and the immediate area. How's the weather compare around early September. Not really looking at the coasts because of hurricane season.
I've mostly been to southern Mexico. Furthest north I've been is CDMX/Guadalajara.No titleCurious to see which state you would live in if you could work remoteNo titleWhat is the most generic, soulless, identity-less copypasted strip mall wasteland city in the US and why is it Indianapolis?No titleHow to have a travel experience like pic related?JapanRedpill me as an American about living in Japan.India Keeps Calling To MeI've heard all the negative things, I've seen the viral videos, yet I can't get the idea of it out of my head. Does anyone have any long term expat experience there? Considering getting a job at an international school there.No titleHow can I become a digital nomad in two years? Willing to grind 10+ hours a day for two or three years to learn a skill. My list:
1) day trading: hard but doable if you grindmaxx? already have decent investing knowledge. seems the most appealing 2) online business: seems way oversaturated. I don't know anything about running a business and the idea of trying to appeal to normies and their "trends" seems like hell 3) marketing/SEO/blogging: seems like a scam but what do I know 4) programming: not enough of a dork or smart enough 5) finish my degree (accounting) and officemaxx until I have enough skill to demand a remote job or make my own company
Im 23 so I have time but I really want to pick one thing and stick with it until it works. But it seems like everything hasa 90%+ failure rate.ScotlandHave flights booked to solo travel to Scotland a month from now for 9 nights but otherwise don't have anything else booked so open to any recommendations and stuff to prioritize while there I'm starting off by flying into Edinburgh and plan to spend a few nights there Also, I don't drive so I might need to rely on tour groups for some places like isle of sky to save time instead of needing to deal with buses Also I'm not only american but also hispanic, how will I be treated while there. This will be my first time visiting EuropeNo titleMost based travelers of all time threadMost people had their windows closedSweden + Finland + BalticsDoes this seem like a good itinerary? Is it feasible for me to take ferries until I reach Tallinn, and then take trains or busses? Also talk about your experiences in these cities. I'm still young and would like to meet people and have fun nights out. I've heard that Helsinki is "boring" but I don't care, I want to see it anyway.
4 nights Stockholm 2 nights Visby 2 nights Helsinki 3 nights Tallin 3 nights Riga 2 nights VilniusEAST AFRICAwhat goes on here?No titleHow do you prevent they plant you drugs in your suitcase when you deliver it in the check in? There have been an increase of case lately and i'm afraid. I don't want to end in prison in a random country for being a blind muleQTDDTOTQuestions That Don't Deserve Their Own Thread >also known as /sqt/ (Stupid Questions Thread)
For your quick one-off questions that pertain to travel.
Long or convoluted questions should get their own thread.
Questions about popular destinations should be asked in any active thread about them.
Vegas thread. Post recommendations for the following >hotels/places to stay >experiences/museums/tours/shows/rides >restaurants >casinos/gambling tips >deals/coupons/comps >nightclubs/nightlife >what to avoidNo titleMonsters Unchained Edition
>What is this thread? Why are there two companies? Disney parks were initially founded as a way to celebrate the culture and history of America and provide middle class families with a fun-filled immersive experience. While theme parks are the main focus of these threads (and the title of the general) there is also discussion on other roller coasters & rides, as well as the parks themselves and trip planning too. That's where /rcg/ comes in. >Can I talk about Disney/Universal parks in this thread? Absolutely! Disney and Universal are currently competing for the Orlando theme park market and beyond! Universal is opening new resorts all around the US and new continents!
Thread Pro Tip: When waits are high, always ride high-capacity attractions (or just eat food)
Post trip plans, past experiences, advice, questions, etc. in this thread.No titleYou traveling alone is giving other passengers the ick. We'll have to charge you more to compensate.No titleis Dublin a good place for tourism?No titleIn Vegas for EDC for a week. Give me a list of fun things to do.Buenos Aires ArgentinaAnyone know of stuff to do in Buenos Aires? I'm going to be there for about a month from mid-April to mid-May and most of that time will be free time.
Things I like: fishing, butterflies, tits, food.No titleGoing on a business trip to Geneva, might stay by myself for 2/3 days. What would you recommend I do in this area?No titleIs it possible to get a tourist visa to visit Chile from Australia as a NEET (DSP)?Things to do near Apollo Florida>Me and the boys rented an air bnb in apollo we already got the picture at floridian mecca and spent a day at the beach. It's our last day here and we don't know what to doGuamOk I’m looking at going to Japan this summer and I see there’s an option to have a day layover in Guam which is about a few hundred dollars less than a direct flight. Is this worth it? Is there enough to see and do here for just a quick trip or should I opt for the direct. Give me the Guam rundown.No titleIs it worth it living my myth in Greece ? has anyone been there how was it ?Why aren't there more tourists in BRAZIL?Surely, there's at last one safe place in this whole thing.No titleI'm travelling to South Korea next week as I feel like I'm missing something in my life and I wanted to get out of my comfort zone. I'm kind of a shy introvert who just going to explore and do some photography. I'm kind of curious about checking out the nightlife there even though I don't like clubbing much. Are the Koreans friendly to foreigners and what are the girls like? This is going to be my first solo travel.No titleit's overJapan Night Culture Exchange: Responsible Tips for Adult Entertainment & Meeting PeopleLet's respectfully share information about Japan's nightlife scene. Please contribute:
Recommended nightclubs and bars
General entertainment district advice
Tips for safe social interactions
Cultural etiquette remindersNo titleAnyone who admits to flying business class for non-business should be banned from posting. >Let me guess, you're poor IDK, kind of? I just don't want to double my trip price for a slightly nicer flight. It's toxic to say $5k is a trivial amount of money and anyone who says this should be banned.Vienna, AustriaAnything more except the places frequented by the Austrian painter?JamaicaPlanning on going to Jamaica later this month. What do I need to know? Looking for hotel recommendations, things to do, etc. Planning on staying in Kingston.Premium EconomyThere are often debates on whether you should go Business class or Economy but what about Premium Economy? The perfect middle-ground or worst of both worlds?
If you do recommend Premium Economy, which airliner is the best in this regard?Quiet is a sign of civilized people. Fact.The more quiet your area is, the wealthier and more civilized your culture is.
Are edibles remotely detectable? does anyone have experience doing this. (Also dont care about the moral garbage slop looking for answers)Need help moving.Trying to move halfway across the country. Really don't have a good support network. Gameplan was to rent a van with stow and go seats but apparently everyone and their brother is moving and all the car rental places near me have nothing period. Uhaul wants to fuck me $3500 for their cheapest box truck.
Trying to get from Massachusetts to mid Florida, can anyone help a brother out?
Budget is $500-$750. Feels like I'm gonna get molested.
I also posted this thread on transportation but some bike seat sniffing smart ass told me to sell my shit. It's a fucking bed, a bureau, and a nice desk. I'm not parting with my shit and sleeping on a fucking air mattress. Train, boat, fucking mule I don't fucking care. Give me a trick to fucking do this.No titleSoutheast Asia has been absolutely awful ever since COVID ended. I've been traveling to Southeast Asia and even living there on and off again since 2015. Had a girlfriend and even at one point considered going all in on buying a condo in Bangkok and purchasing an Elite Visa for Thailand back in 2019. Have also spent long periods of time in Vietnam and Indonesia. Thailand and Vietnam are what I'm most familiar with. Here's the run down on at least why Thailand is an awful place to live and even visit in the post-COVID era/2025:
>taxes on foreign earned income when staying in the country for over 6 months. Even if you have to pay no taxes, you now still have to deal with paperwork every year and potential fear of audits from the Thailand Revenue Department. >prices have skyrocketed from inflation since COVID ended, you are now paying borderline European prices for a third world experience >(no, still being "cheaper than the US" in not an excuse for value, everywhere is cheaper than the US these days- Japan was literally cheaper than Thailand back when I visited both) >women, especially Zoomers, no longer like or desire Western men anymore, they are all into Korean/K-Slop trash >blacks, redditor digital nomads, upper middle class liberal white women, degnerate weed smokers (Thailand legalized weed after COVID) and IRL streamers fucking everywhere, where as before there used to be none. The whole country feels like you are in the Bay Area California for all the wrong reasons. >Mandated 90 day check-ins with your local immigration office, no matter the visa >To start a business in Thailand, you can only own 49% of the business, the other 51% majority must be owned by a local Thai >literal DEI hire, NEPO baby, Millennial woman, WEF Prime Minister- this is the direction the country is headed in culturally/politically
You guys are way too late to the party. Southeast Asia peaked in the 2010's, they're on their "progressive Obama era 2012" arc now.Where are the best bang for buck places to buy a house in Tokyo?House, apartment, townhome, whatever. I don't need much more room than a studio or 1br. I'm looking for a place with parking, that's not super expensive, with good access to the city. I plan on living there for 3-6 months a year while working remotely (since I don't have a visa).
Is this viable? What do you think?Northeast IndiaIt seems that it is less Fourth World than the rest of the country. Has any anon here been there?Prague, CzechiaI'm visiting there next week (solo). What are the must see sights and what are some of the tips you'd recommend to get the most out of it?Architecture General/trv/ seems like the right place to post about architecture from around the globeNo titleThe only country I am interested in going to rn.
Post stories, advices, opinionsNo titleWhat are your thoughts on competitive travelling, visiting as many countries, provinces, world heritage sites etc. as possible? Do you participate in it or know someone who does it? What are competitive travellers like?Remote Worker GeneralThis is the general thread for nomads, independent contractors, and remote workers living abroad What projects are you currently working on? What are the best countries for 2025? Which formerly good destinations are now plonked? What do you like about your current nomad destination?SpainAlright boys my gf and I are going to Spain in a month for 8 nights. I found tickets for $400 each direct to Barcelona from USA (that's why we're going to Spain and not somewhere else). I haven't left the country since I was a kid and basically I'm retarded. Have to at least figure out which days we'll sleep in which city with tentative lodging and I need to have it figured out this week because I just have to ok. Also I've been to southern France and it was nice (ha) and I have no qualms with using Barcelona purely as an airport and spending most of our time in France. Factors in favor of Spain are cheaper food/lodging, my gf is fluent in Spanish, and neither of us have been. Basically it'd be cooler to do Spain unless you guys tell me it's a shithole compared to France.
Big question is should we rent a car. I like driving and would enjoy driving a manual SEAT shitbox but I also like trains and it'd be nice to avoid parking and dealing with the rental. But I also don't want to spend a bunch of money on rideshare. We're also in good enough shape to walk a fuckload and are not bringing checked luggage.
I like >old historical buildings, ruins, forts, maybe some catacombs?? >trying new and strange foods >exploring cities on foot/public transport
She will want to >go to the beach once or twice >maybe go hiking once or twice
She's super easy to please and will be happy with whatever. I don't drink alcohol (had to stop) or even caffeine so I'm not interested in any kind of nightlife and don't want to be harassed by lunchtime rowdies. She'll probably have a glass of wine with dinner a few times but she's no connoisseur.No titleTell me Americans, which decade of New York was THE decade of New York? Was it during the 30's with the Empire State Building?
And were the 70's and 80's the worst decades of New York?No titleIf you're skipping France because /pol/ told you so, you're REALLY missing out.No titleWhat the fuck is he thinking, he basically nuked his entire channel I'm not paying for that shitNo titlewhat's the best country to have relaxing drives in?No titleHow do east and west coach beaches compare? General beach thread I guess too, worldwide/TBG/ - Trv Buddy GeneralItt you either say your home city/town/etc and that you're interested in meeting /trv/lers or you give your itinerary and what cities you'd be open to meet people.
It can either be you're looking for a travel buddy for a whole trip. Or maybe you just want to meet up with a local for day. I used to wait for tourists at a big tourist attraction in my city and if they were open to it after talking just show them around for free since I like meeting foreigners.
So for instance maybe you're doing a two week Europe trip and you are looking for somebody to come show you Budapest for an afternoon etc.
The dream is dead. OWARI DA.No title>girl is tricked out in luxury goods like LV bags >stands up for economy waiting line
Is there a bigger source of cringe?No title>heard /trv/ is a normie board >i travel a lot, maybe ill see interesting shit here >check out board >by far the biggest loser board on the site besides r9k >no memes or funny pictures, only people insulting eachother and asking how to get laid abroad at 40 and where the cheapest prostitutes are GrimVagrant HolidayLooks like Vagrant Holiday (suspected former Surveillance Camera Man) made a new video six months ago, after 4 years hiatus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnuZaB8cGvc
Hope he does not end up like McCandles and we get to see more from him. Pic not relatedPuerto PenascoI live in Phoenix and was thinking about taking the drive down there for 5-6 days. There are nice colonial homes you can rent right on the beach in La Choya. I really just want to lounge in a chair and fish. I've gotten mixed advice from Mexican friends and coworkers, a few restaurant suggestions, etc. I swear to god everyone here talks about it but I've never been. Can any anons offer advice on Puerto Penasco or Mexico travel in general? I just got my passport and figured it'd be a good first trip before I do anything bigger.No titleMiami, any good or a cesspool?The Amalfi Coast puzzleI want to go there next summer and just relax but I can’t figure it all out. I want a nice place with a view and a private balcony, but if you position yourself high up, how do you get down to the sea where most of the dining options are? What’s the best source to procure accommodations? I am wary of AirBnB. I typically use Expedia to book stays. They say the familiar spots have become insanely crowded. Also, how do you get from the Naples airport to the places on the coast? So much to figure out.No titleAustralian cities are consistently rated the best and most livable cities in Earth's history
What makes them so great compared to other cities?No titleGot a weekend in Milan coming up in a few weeks, looking to see some of the historical sites and eat some good 'Za
Did I get memed and this is just a tourist trap or is it actually legitNo titleFor those of you that have lived in the United States and traveled a lot, what's your opinion on the United States? If given a choice, would you still choose to live there?
I know it's a large place and it can vary greatly depending on the region.Traveling alonehow do you meet people?
(except from dating apps, staying in a hostel, attend tours, being a woman)
how and where do you usually strike up a conversation? show interest without a being pushy annoying foreigner? im not autistic and generally interesting to talk toNo titledid this live up to your expectations?No title[when arriving in a white country], Koreans and the Japanese can use the same lane as the "white countries passport lane", and they put the Korea and Japan flag on the signs. but when you arrive in Japan, it doesn't matter if you're Korean or white, whatever. every non-Japanese person has to join a very long, very slow, zig zag line. and you have to fill at least 2 forms that they give you. the first form, basic info. how long are you staying. etc. the 2nd form is later. when you pick up your luggage. you just declare that you have less than 1,000,000 yen, etc. it's pretty quick. basic paper forms. fill it in quickly with a pen. it's no stress. arriving at tokyo Narita airport, there's a very long, very SLOW, zig zag line. after a fucking 12+ hour flight. economy class. packed plane. with no fucking air conditioning. then you have to get the narita express. that ALSO has NO FUCKING air conditioning. and it takes 1 hour 40 min to arrive to shinjuku. dude. it's so long. and THEN, you can't check into a hotel, until after 3PM./bikepacking/where to go on my next bikepacking trip? my short list is: -beijing to hanoi -malaysia to bali (continuing on from old trip I did to KL) -Lisbon to TurkeyNo titleHas any anon travelled to bhutan? What is it like?Is it worth going off the beaten path? (In Japan)I'm traveling to Japan for the first time in August and while drafting my itinerary I face a dilemma: do I play it safe with my limited time of two weeks and hit Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, or do I for a portion of my trip go off to lesser known places? More specifically I had the idea of replacing the Osaka segment with a few days in Matsue and Izumo. This would add about 6 hours of transit time to my trip. Does it really make me more of a "real traveler" if I go see 2nd tier shrines and castles in 2nd tier cities instead of going to the famous ones that everyone else is seeing? Or perhaps being a real traveler means foregoing sightseeing entirely to go wander random neighborhoods and "live like a local?" But I doubt I can gain any deep cultural understanding of a foreign land without speaking the language or knowing anyone there. At that point I'd just be doing mundane stuff in place, Japan instead of place, USA. There is the more tangible benefit of avoiding crowds, but is it really worth foregoing the popular places? They are popular for a reason after all. And maybe seeing Matsue castle and Izumo shrine will be a bit of a letdown if I also see Himeji castle and the many shrines of Kyoto on the same trip. Another idea I had that was more tame was to add a Sekigahara day trip to my itinerary while still following the traditional Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka circuit. Have any anons been there who can confirm whether it's worth a visit or not? I think it could be cool but it also could just wind up as a day wandering some random fields with little context.No titleHow do you prevent they plant you drugs in your suitcase when you deliver it in the check in? There have been an increase of case lately and i'm afraid. I don't want to end in prison in a random country for being a blind muleNo titlewhere in England can I go to meet some actual English people and there arent 3 trillion brown people? im an American looking to visit the homeland, but all the brown people makes me imagine that it sucks.Who's in Myanmar?Hard to find info on where you can go and who you can do./Luxe/ Luxury Travel GeneralThis is for the boys who who make real money and splash serious cash on travel (at least five figures per year).
Four Seasons, Aman, other magnificent resorts and villas.
First class airline travel, private lounges, personal jets.
Top notch restaurants.
Five figures to spend on guided tours, charter yachts, unique experiences most normals will never taste. Escorts and exotic sugar babies who will make you nut out of body. Crazy remote locations. Gambling and designer fashion shipping. Literal White Lotus shit, the sky's the limit.
I know not everybody here is a twenty-something slumming it in hostels. Let's hear travel reports from the high IQ successful men with money to burn.No titleAre there any professions nowadays that require you to give up your freedom in some way, but at the same time are easy to get into and give you something interesting in return? I am 23 years old and to be honest I can risk my life.
Sailors used to be such a profession. You gave up a lot of your freedom, but at the same time it was a relatively easy job, you had food and sleep provided and you could see a piece of the world. Nowadays, to become a sailor I would have to do expensive courses and apart from that it is completely different than before.
I am a Pole btw.No titleWhat goes on here? Why is it so expensive? It's not even that close to Manhattan. What are the safest parts of this that don't have undesirable spillover from the cities? I heard Peekskill was kind of sketchy. All I hear is that Hudson Valley is really beautiful. If one were to settle here what areas are even remotely affordable in this year of our lord 2025? Anything cool about the area in general?What happens when you think you might be banned from a country but not sure and want to go back??Almost a decade ago, I had to flee from a country.
>ex was a local of that country >seemed to be developing schizophrenia or something like it. we were aware of it and she was getting help but it suddenly got 100x worse within a couple of months >she had a psychotic break and attempted suicide while I was there with her, saved her life >she was not able to recognize anybody >called her family >Police came, actually before her parents. At the scene they did nothing, seemed to see that I was trying to help her although they took a photo of my passport and waited for the family to arrive and left >family arrived and blamed me and thought I had done something to her (i.e.: drugs) >family realized later I actually did save her life and forgave me (profusely), when my ex came down she cleared me so no bad blood there >when I left the country, the police seized my stuff for a drug search but obviously found nothing. >never charged with anything or fined anything, etc. >happened almost 7 years ago >I speak the language of this country
So I know it sounds stupid, but I really liked that country and its the place that I was the happiest in my life. Now that the dust is settled, what could happen if I tried to go back? Just refused entry? Its a sane country with a functioning legal system.
At the moment I have no intention of going back at the moment but its always eaten away at me because I will be travelling again near to that country soon.
If I wanted to go back, would I contact the embassy to see if everything's ok or is it better just to show up and see what happens? Like I said I was never charged with anything so idk.No title>planning to get an airport job >some airlines have benefits where you can fly free domestically and only pay taxes for international flights
if i were to get an airport job, which helps because i have a friend who works as a supervisor at an airline, what places would you recommend to visit internationally?ProposalsProposing to the gf later this year. Anybody here done a kino proposal before? Any tips, stories, etc?
Thinking of Siwa Oasis, and possibly getting a ring made in Cairo beforehand with some emerald (hard mode). Thought the idea of proposing 'at the edge of civilization' in the middle of fucking nowhere under a band of stars to be pretty memorable.No titleAny places like Maui but cheaper?No titleTell me more about the Great Pyramids of Memphis.US Prices Seethe ThreadThis is a thread where we can safely seethe about insane travel costs in America >NOO YOU POOR THIRDIE No, I'm a poor American who can't afford to return to America/meta/Tried responding to the sticky, but it's closed :/
Let's open a suggestion box up here instead. We get that sexposting isn't going to be possible, so let's leave that for another time.
Original post: >>2777876 Ugh, since when could we post in the sticky, hah.
The biggest blocker for contributions for me, is the total ballache of uploading multiple photos and sharing webms. If I'm on the road, it's just a fucking hassle. Perhaps it'd be better to encourage posting trip reports to an external place (i.e. some federated open source platform) and then to link back here for commenting.
Also, would be nice to spread some love to more local initiatives, as opposed to the booking.com and airbnb slop which plagues the world. I know in Poland, you can book cool accom via AlohaCamp, for example.
I also wouldn't be averse to meeting people passing through, as well. I miss the old days of couchsurfing, and wonder whether there's any legs on organising shit.No title>got on a cruise for the first time >everything is nice and comfy >only young guy there >get with absolutely 10s >get with hot rich milfs >slept with 6 different women why aren’t people doing thisNo titleI have to travel to Cannes this summer. How can I do it without getting stabbed, shot, killed, or hurt? I hear France is a hotbed for kidnapping right now.Places where tourists are most welcome?It seems like everywhere these days is getting increasingly hostile towards tourists. What are some places where the locals don't mind, or even like, tourists?No titleif you go to anywhere on this list you truly aren't even travelingtraveling is less fun because of third worlders.>go anywhere literally on earth >a billion chinese and arabic people causing a nuisence, treating spaces like shit, acting aggressive... cant grasp what a quiet space is. >go anywhere online >a billion people shitting on the french, the americans, the british, and the russians.
is there anything more pathetic? its because all of these are pressumed white so its allowed no?BACKPACK GENERALWhich is the best backpack to own in 2025?No title>board flight >sit next to overly extroverted socal dude >proceeds to chat me up just as an excuse to talk about himself >all conversations are centered around money, materialism, and status >"blah blah blah van life blah blah manifesting energies blah blah passive income blah blah trump bad blah blah right side of history blah blah I could never have kids blah blah bought a house with my friends at the right time blah blah spent a week in Spain"
many such casesNo titleWhich country has the best white sand beachesNo titleI just flew business class from LAX to HND and it was a breeze. It encluded a literal big chair you'd find in a library. The plane had a comfy chair! Can you believe it? And they had free alcohol. Yes, like the alcohol you can buy, it was free! I got drunk in my big chair and slept like a baby. This is a superior experience to your so I'm better than you.TurkeyHow does one "do" Turkey? Does anyone here have any recommendations for visiting?No titleI heard you wanted cheaper flights. Are you happy now?
ahahahahahahahaTravel QuirksPost your autistic travel quirks.
For example >search all variations of my journey within +/- 1 day and from neighbouring airports to figure out the cheapest way of doing it >(do this in private browsing and then book it from a second laptop so they don't hike the price up) >go to the furthest country first and make my way closer back home so that the final flight home is quicker >I try to plan locations closer to the equator in winter so that it's hotter and do more nothernly countries in the summer >If I travel west, then travel back home east I book an extra day off to recover from jet lag, but if I travel east then come home westwardly I just go straight back into work because my bodyclock is a few hours ahead so it's fine >view literally every hostel in the area, specifically looking for photos of bathrooms and dorms >filter reviews >lowest rated firstCopenhagenHow is this place to live, not visit? I want to feel like I'm in Druk with MadsNo titleThere are multiple people with 7 figure incomes on this board who love their jobs.No title>"Hi, do you guys offer a discount if I were to book for a month?" >"A month? I can check, sir" >"Yes, one month would be 35k baht, sir" >"Ok but it's 1k per night on Agoda. Can you do any kind of discount over a month?" >"Yes, this is the discount" I proceed to scroll through each night in the next month and find nothing over 1100. average is 950London Travel Advice?Will be staying in London for about 5 nights with an Airbnb booked as well as with a friend. First time in the UK, also first time anywhere in Europe. Advice on what to do and where to go in the city minus obligatory things like Buckingham palace, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, ect? Also wanna know if there's even any good food spots knowing how lacking the UK is sounding on its food culture.
>Aware that going to East London is a terrible idea as wellNo titleWhat are some cool places in Africa to visit for someone who has only been to Europe and Asia?Life in JapanWe all love to travel Japan, but what about emigrating there? Please convince me it’s a bad weeb idea, because I can’t get it out of my mind.Albania beach threadI'm trying to find a beach not very far from Tirana, that doesn't have this very touristy "Ibiza" feeling to it. Do they even exist? I'm going there with 8 friends, but we are not the clubbing types. Someone told me to check out Golem, but that one seems to be very crowded. Thanks in advance for any help!Guatemala -- What's the deal?Is it safe for a gringo? Go/no go areas? Will I be kidnapped or killed?/QiddiyaGen/ - Qiddiya City General>How dare you shill for teh saudis?!?!!! Yes, yes now GTFO >What's Qiddiya? Qiddiya is family friendly Vegas, a city designed around entertainment, sports, and culture, built on the cliffs of Tuwaiq Mountains SW of Riyadh and spanning over 376 km2, which is larger than Las Vegas.
>Is it real? is it actually being built? Yes, it's very much real, with the first two theme parks and hotel opening later this year.
Currently announced projects: >Six Flags Qiddiya, a massive theme park with record-breaking roller coasters including Falcon’s Flight, aiming to be the longest, tallest, and fastest coaster in the world. >Aquarabia, the world largest water park, with 8 themed zones and 22 rides & experiences >Dragon Ball theme Park, massive theme park the size of the Vatican dedicated to the Dragon Ball series, part of the larger "Anime World" district which spans over 11 km2. >Gaming & Esports district spanning more than 11 km2, of that, 0.5 km2 will include E-Sports stadium and residences for clubs, and "Real Life gaming" areas themed around Cyberpunk, Historical, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi. >Speed Park Racing Track, a racing track that passes underneath the aforementioned SixFlags coaster rides and features an 20 storey high elevation called "the Blade" >Mercedes AMG World of Performance, an experience center for all things Mercedes. >MBS stadium, multi-purpose stadium built on a high cliff, poised to host World Cup 2034 games and other events. >Performing Arts Centre, built on the edge of the Tuwaiq cliffs, it will feature technologies such as AR and VR.
Rumored Projects:
>One Piece theme park >Naruto Hidden Leaf Village >Super Robot Wars theme park >Motorsports Theme Park >Public and Private Golf Courses >Equestrian facilities
Official Websites: >https://qiddiya.com/qiddiya-city/ >https://sixflagsqiddiyacity.com/en >https://aquarabiaqiddiyacity.com/enNo titleITT: Pretty ViewsI'd like to travel to Africa one day.What am I in for?No titleAnyone here been to Syria yet? Will probably spend a couple days in Beirut as part of an extended trip and I'm wondering if a day trip to Damascus would be feasible.Anybody from a third-world country ever (legally) travel to the US?Is it really as hard as it seems? My friend in Colombia is trying to visit the US but it seems unreasonably hard to get a tourist visa. Do they really require an in-person interview at the US embassy in Bogota? He doesn't live anywhere near Bogota, how is that reasonable to expect him to travel all the way to Bogota ? Is there any way around that or can he do the interview over the phone? He's just trying to get a tourist visa, not become an immigrant, so why make him pay for a flight and take extra days off work just for a tourist visa?
And how long does it actually take to get a tourist visa approved? How long in advance does he need to plan the trip?No titleWhat are some places with good nature that don't require a car? I was able to visit pic related without using one. I'm able to drive, though I'd rather avoid paying the price of renting a car and am not looking to do a big long road trip to bring my own.
I'm not super experienced with nature, so beginner-friendly is a bonus, though not a requirement.
