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Discuss everything related to Thailand travel in this thread.Picrel from the train journey through the mountains of Phrae province.
>>2637020I’m going in august regardless of the FUD and snark cranked to 11I wanna make her smile…. :))
>>2637026Nice mustache.
>>2637031My last day in Thailand, I kept running into Indians saying that to me. It's like broseph, I sure as shit haven't lived as long as I have by talking to scammers. You've literally got two seconds to stop blocking my path, or you're getting an elbow to the temple.
>>2637020I've never been. I may go anyway to check it out due to that. Not really a coomer though. Yet.
>>2637020zero reason to go there. You can get the exact same hookers in bangkok and phuket but there's infinitely more shit to do in those 2 apart from banging ladyboys.
Looking for recommendations for day trips outside of Vienna? I'm interested in areas with historical significance, stunning architecture or just quaint villages. Essentially places were I can stroll the entire day with my arms behind my back, enjoying the spring breeze. I already plan on taking a day or two trip to Bratislava. I don't speak a word of German if that means anything
>>2634039Wiener Neustadt? It's like what, 20 minutes away by train?
>>2634039Am Viennese myself, from all the daytrips I do from there, Hainburg is probably my favourite. Reachable by taking the airport line S7 beyond the airport. Go up the three hills (Braunsberg, Schlossberg and Hundsheimer Berg) for good views and a castle ruin. They're actually the westernmost foothills of the Carpathians.But a lot of places are worthy daytrips, you could walk up the Anninger from Gumpoldskirchen if you care about wine villages. Going to Dürnstein from Krems along the Danube is nice in the warmer months. The castle ruin in Staatz is really cool but a bit out of the way and the village hasn't really anything else to offer. The Seewinkel National Park is fun for biking, if you like plains.
>>2634049Hainburg seems interesting. Forgot to mention in the OP that i'm fond of hiking too. i'll look into it.
What are the worst cities in the USA that you traveled to?
>>2636933I haven't gone around too much but West Palm Beach, Florida was such a waste of my time. Similarly, Daytona. Being on the gulf coast I always believed that the atlantic coast would have nice beach cities but they're total dumps. WPB you have to be a millionaire to have anything nice, Daytona is total scumbag material except for the race track.
>>2636933The entire state of Maryland is complete dogshit. There’s several small municipalities that are decent and then there’s just endless surban sprawl filled with apes
>>2637019Isn't Maryland unironically the wealthiest state in the US?
>>2636933Stockton, CA.No redeemable qualities whatsoever.>majority crime-ridden shithole>"nice" parts are weirdly gray identical stepford wives suburbs
>>2636933Tucson, AZIt's a nightmare to get in and out of, and there are methheads on bikes everywhere
Hebei editionPost trip plans, experiences, advice, questions, etc in this threadPost your political diatribe elsewhereOld: >>2601086
Is this shithole hostile right now? It looks like the CCP is really afraid of their slave people being influenced by foreigners right now. I just wanna go for the obvious reasons in tier 1 cities.
>>2636810Went to Sanya. I can't remember the name of the travel agency, the clerks at my hotel in Chengdu put me in touch with him, some guy in a Hawaiian shirt with a ponytail. I think the cost was $90, was 15 years ago though so a lot more expensive now I'm sure. The clerks and the travel agent all spoke some English.
Guys remember china is going to collapse any second now.
>>2636818He applied for a software position weirdly enough
>>2626785Hi CIA glowie
*sits down next to you*
>>2630694>Just CONSOOM Bro, another tax payer funding woke agenda, another dead end shitter rising bullshit requirements for job, another worthless thesis feeding the AI slop of academia, another consoomer driving up inflation, another waste of air causing global warming
>>2630825You’re a good one anon
>>2630831I would unironically heem your ass in front of airport security
*sits down next to you**partially on you*
>Mother with two young kids sitting in the row behind me>Their father is sitting in the middle seat of my row>He spends the entire flight turned around in his seat worrying about whatever his kids are doing>makes it super uncomfortable for me and other person in the row since he's sitting horizontally on a tiny economy class seat>I end up going to the bathroom and hanging out there for a while just to get away from the dude's butt digging in to the side of my leg>come back, he's sitting in the back row with a kid in his lap like he should have been the whole timeThe only way I do economy class anymore is if I get an exit row
any tips welcome
>>2636268I arrive in Bar before going to Kotor, I'd either stay there or in Budva... Had heard Bar was ugly/industrial so had my doubts about it. Would you recommend Bar over nearby towns? Just looking for a few quiet days by the beach, thanks.
>>2636280Bro Bro bro fucking bro fuck bro bro. I despise the vernacular of edgy NPCs. Have you ever self reflected on the fact that you’re acting like a karen? i.e. someone who impotently complains for the sake of complaining, deluding themselves into believing they have the authority to change the situation at hand?MNE will never become a Thailand or Philippines simply due to its small size and rugged terrain. It cannot accommodate a horizontal numbers expansion of tourism and can only expand vertically in terms of cost/luxury. Just 5 years ago, this place was so inexpensive that you would almost think you’re being scammed, like being a sold a Ferrari for the cost of a Toyota. With the increase in popularity nowadays we’re seeing the opposite, where businesses are getting brazen with the prices they’re charging. >>2636979I’m a local here but not a native, so the other poster replying to you may have different opinions. But yea, Bar is the commercial port of MNE and I would not recommend staying there if you want to experience the best of the country. That being said, I think the charm of MNE is the fact that each locality truly has its own unique vibe and scenery, and getting to experience all of them in one trip makes you feel like you’ve entered a lot of different realms. To me, there is not a single “ugly” part of the country – even Bar has spectacular mountain and ocean views relative to other countries. I agree with the poster who said the best possible advice to you is to not come here in peak summer. You’re not going to find “quiet” days at the beach here during that time because the beach is the place to be. But for you I would recommend Petrovac or maybe Bečići. If serenity is your priority, then I would recommend Krašići on the Lustica Peninsula, which is on the water but doesn't have a standard beach.
>>2636137kys muhhamed
>>2637003>With the increase in popularity nowadays we’re seeing the opposite, where businesses are getting brazen with the prices they’re chargingI was in a restaurant in Bar and the prices were 25e for main dishes!Here in PG, I just had a pljeskavica for 4e and that was the bus station restaurant that probably has twice the price of elsewhere.Shit's crazy.>>2637003>Bar is the commercial port of MNE and I would not recommend staying there if you want to experience the best of the countryEh, this is true but the port part is quite separate to the beach that's past the marina. And in town it's not industrial at all until you head out towards the train station.I think the city centre and beachfront in Bar are quite charming and it has the best weather in Montenegro.
>>2633755EuroPooans
I'm going to Chicago in about two months, staying for a weekWhat is there to do other than the pizza and visiting this thing?
>>2634522Any good gritty dive bars for a big cheap beer and good atmosphere?
Go to a baseball game what a bunch of nerds post here hopefully the cubs are in town when you’re visiting a trip to wrigley is on people’s bucket lists
>>2616516How am I supposed to be not an easy target when I'm a manlet?
>>2636035Leg lengthening surgery. If you're below 6 feet, a woman, or white then you're a target.
>>2634561>good gritty dive barsLiterally everywhere
Hey /trv/! I am a 32 year old registered electrician in New Zealand, and looking to take my trade skills abroad. At the moment, I am in the initial stages of planning a working holiday to the United Kingdom, and I hope to base myself predominantly out of Scotland.In your opinion, what are the best sights to see and things to do in this corner of the UK? I am big on nature photography, and hiking, and checking out old castles etc.I am most curious about Scotland and Ireland. I could take it or leave it when it comes to England, and I have no interest in Wales. That said, if there's something cool to check out in those parts; then I'll consider anything.I am viewing this adventure as me testing the waters. If all goes well, then I'll seriously consider a bid for residency; otherwise I'll try my luck in Canada. I am low-key hoping that I'll stumble my way into a relationship and fall madly in-love with a paled skinned, fiery red-headed local with a nice bumper.Dreams are free, right?
>>2636971You would wanna just base yourself out of Croxteth in Liverpool. Last I heard the rest of the UK is full.
>>2636980She'll be right, mate.
>>2636971Wales has a shit-ton of medieval castles so if you like castles then you shouldn't ignore Wales. It also has some amazing mountain scenery, so great hiking
Anons help! I used to love travelling. the rush of being on the plane. The desire to meet other people and learn a new language all used to be core traits of mine. Shit I used to get a rush/thrill just planning a trip. Since Covid or so its all gone. I have my wife and family all prodding me to see what i want to do this year for my vacation and the truth is i don't want to go anywhere. this makes me sad. I got sober in 2021 and haven't drank since and i think that has something to do with it. i am 36 years old. I don't want to go anywhere i'd rather just stay here for my three week vacation. I went to croatia last year (my family is from there) and the experience i can liken to just shrugging my shoulders... "ok". didn't care at all. is the world less adventurous now? i feel like people all around are just glued to their phones now and the sense of joy de vivrey is gone. fuck is wrong with me? can anyone relate?
>>2636339This isn't a bad thing, travel is just expensive escapism. In the long run you get nothing out of it but pictures and good memories. You're better off focusing your energies on things like building a family, a career, owning a house. At age 36 that's definitely where your focus should be.
>>2637011That's great. You should put that on an image like pic related on post it on facebook, I bet it'll get a lot of likes from 35 year old single moms
>>2636339>I have my wife and familyThere’s your fucking answer right there. If you were a single guy, and not the designated plow horse for your parasite family, you might see it as more thrilling
>>2636339>>2636382>i feel like people all around are just glued to their phones now and the sense of joy de vivrey is gone.>My brother in law was egging me on to go to italy with him and i just had this image of how it'd beYou trapped yourself in a shitty situation surrounded by shitty people. Traveling will not solve that.You got old and lazy and followed the rails of the easy cookie cutter life.Now you can do like >>2637006 say, work your career and buy a house so at 65 you can think "oh fuck I should have enjoyed my health and take some risks in my life" like almost everyone I know who realised too late accomplishing the classic milestones didn't make them happy either.In the end it has nothing to do with travel and maybe you're new here but the people agreeing with you are very recognizable posters who spend their days here saying everything suck because they don't try going outside of Bangkok and Tokyo.
>>2637025The older I get the more badly I feel for people who get married and have kids. I think it should be a minimum requirement that every man be 40 years old, and have coomed in 500 women, to genuinely be qualified to resign themselves to a family life.90% of the story appears to be having an OOPS baby or getting pressured into it by a nagging cunt and not having the sense that comes with fucking hundreds of women to stand your ground
Post whatever you like. I’m feeling sentimental. 20 years of /trv/ here.
>>2636937What kind of job do you have?
12 years ago in Izmir. I felt *very* (delusional) cool drinking local beer & smashing local girls from a shitty $15 a night hotel. Still one of my fav destinations- was there just 2 years ago. Turkish riviera is S tier imo.
>>2636953Hospitality management for most of my career but now I babysit boomers for a few months a year around countries they're scared of
>>2636988How to get into hospitality management unironically?
>>2637038You don't want to bro. I knew a ton of people who did that and like 90% of them changed careers within 5 years of graduating. You get payed peanuts to get screamed at by boomers.
>passport bros saturating any decent location>social media basically bringing in hordes of normies and zombies into any tourist location>westernization at rapid pace>overall inflation>brutal competition with concepts like looksmaxxing and geomaxxing going mainstream>foreigner fatigueFuture doesn't look bright bros. What keeps you all motivated to travel?
>>2635976The United States doesn't produce anything anymore...it is now a Consumer based>WRONGthe number one export are US Treasuries & the economy is debt based and owes it existence to the continuing faith of our international creditors and petrodollar recycling. its a game of musical chairs in which china sat down a decade ago, saudis just grabbed a seat, and eu has had one reserved for twenty years.
>>2636322>Eh I’d rather not say or else word will get out>SILENCE IS GOLDEN>2636326>not like /trv/ is a highly trafficked board anywaysytbers follow trends and algorithms herd the flock which at the very least leads to negative attention and "blood in the water".
>>2624271Traveling has just exponentially become a more normie thing to do. People hop on a plane, get off anywhere, and feel like it's a major accomplishment. Time for you to find a real passion and productive hobby/skill besides #solotravel bruh
>>2636136>Imagine going to Japan just to stand outside of a familymart to drink strong zeros and act like you are 12Unironically want to go do this now>Verification not requiredbased Hiro
>>2636987How about I keep doing it until I get so disillusioned that I give up hedonism and focus on other things?
What are your favorite things about India?
I wasn't born there or to people who came from there
>>2635363food. clothing is cool
>>2635400>>2635403fpbp and spsbp. India is the last place on earth that I would visit.
Their good food and their women are easy
nothingsirs annoy the fuck out of me.
The exchange rate is 1$=150JPY.
>>2625469fried and greasy food. gross. so much for japanese food being healthy.
>>2625469Hamburger Steak is so disgusting, tastes like dog food, whether its cooked by an American or Japanese.
>>2625563>5 million metroLol, I bet you're from some flyover shithole like Cincinnati or St. Louis
Now guess how muchthis costs in peru? It came with mango juice as well. 1 dollar = 4 soles
>>2636997Looks healthy and hearty, lentils rice and chicken.I'm a firm believer the secret to healthy life and the end of destruction to the environment is a legume rich diet.
>six nights in Tokyo >six nights in Kyoto My first time ever visiting Japan. Is this a good itinerary? I don’t want to rush myself during my trip and enjoy both cities at a comfortable pace.
>>2632652I’m thinking about doing 1-3 months in Japan this year or next.
It's a good itinerary OP - consider day trips as optional things if you feel like it. One thing I like about both of those cities is that you can really take your time if you want - or rush it if you want - either way you won't run out of options.>>2631482wrong
>>2631471why 6 for each? you some kind of satanist?
>>2631500Yeah, but probably better off in Osaka if that's what one is going to do
>>2636963It's truly irrelevant. Shut the fuck up already.