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What are the best cities in Europe? I'm want to go there for my first international vacation and I want to know what to see.
I'm planning a month-long trip around Europe with two of my friends and am looking for suggestions on some activities in the following cities.PragueBelgradeBudapestZagrebMilanLooking for some activities out of the ordinary, not museums etc.Also, are there any good festivals that are worth visiting in any of those cities (and possibly other cities) in October-November?
PragueParisMadridSardiniaViennaBrightonBudapestAmsterdam/Rotterdam
>>1154122(that's an average-to-small number of national parks for a country of that size)
>>1158239Prague:- Pub crawls (Try all the beer)- Skydiving (they take you from your hotel to nearby place and you can skydive)- Gun firing (Same as skydiving, can fire AK47s and shit, once in a lifetime experience)- Red light districts- Legal drugsThere have to be more, these are just the ones I know about. Prague is amazing.
Is this thread full of Serbian shills? I had a quick look at Belgrade on Streetview and the city looks disgusting. Commieblocks everywhere, dirty streets even when compared to large Western Euro cities. And 20 something years after the war there's still a whole bunch of burnt down or semi-imploded buildings. What the fuck am I missing here?
QTDDTOT? QTDDTOT.Post here /trv/ for questions that don't deserve their own threads.
What are cool stuff to do in Istanbul? i'm gonna be there next week and i've already seen the tourist landmarks, looking for stuff like cool bars where i can meet young interesting people, that sort of stuff
Is Punjab any less shitty (both literally and figuratively) than the rest of India?I've been sufficiently warned about India, but I was wondering if Punjab was any different.
What can you do in Dublin and Galway around summer time apart from going to bars and>watch beautiful nature ?
>>1154875>washing your clothes in the '"'''''''current year'"''''''' by hand Sure, just carry you vat and washboard in your backpack.
I have a two-week vacation lined up in December.What are some places that can be easily enjoyed in two weeks? I am very open-minded, so there's very little that I genuinely dislike.
Do any of you bother taking photos while you are on your travels? Is it worthwhile?
>>1156857it's actually not that hard to make a picture pop, all you have to do is mess around with the contrast/saturation until it gets to your likingpic related
>>1157042this desu
>>1157463over here m8>>>/p/
i got nothing like >>1156828 , I only use my cellphone and take pictures rearly, but got some nice one
>>1158288Fantastic shot. I'm a sucker for capturing a person in a landscape just to show the scale of it.
Going to walk the Way of St. James (Costa portuguese) on Thursday.Anyone who did it before?Pic not related. Oc from New Zealand, south Island.
>>1157743Same person. This is my Camino gear, without bag, water, or a snack.If you want more comments it would help to know what you're looking for/ wherebyou are coming from/what experience you have
How long do you expect the Portuguese way to take? >>1156943>you need consecutive stamps from the waypoints to make it into an aubergeThis is interesting, if you are paying for it why would they demand consecutive stamps? Or are these auberge free?
>>1158206Depends if you start in Lisbon or Porto. Lisbon up to a month depending on your speed, Porto up to two weeks depending on your speed. There's a lot of culture to be enjoyed so speed isn't necessarily the main focus. I would suggest enjoy two zero days per week to bask in the relaxed little villages.Because if you're not a pilgrim you should be paying regular tourist prices at regular tourist hotels. Alburges, especially the cheaper ones, are often run by religious organizations/ parish volunteers who don't give their time for freeloaders.
Op hereI am on my way.Right now I am in viana do castelo. Quiet nice here.Portuguese people are very Kind, they drive like shizos though. Almost got Hit a few times because they speed so hard. Got no blisters til now.It is cheap, Christian albergues do not Charge for accomodation, just ask for a small donation.Average Coast per day seems to be 10euro.If you have to pay accomodation it is about 13 i guess.Portuguese people on the landside seem to be very poor. Everywhere is garbage. They throw Everything just on the streets.Stay tuned, /trv/lers
>>1158275Some pictures would be much appreciated. BTW do you wear any reflective hear at night? Walking on the roadside at night seems like a big risk tbqh.
So I'm going to London tomorrow. What should/shouldn't I do? What to wear to look as little "tourist-y" as much there?Also where do I go to get some good weed or hash? Heard hash is pretty shitty there. Do I have to be cautious about police pretending to be dealers?
>>1158285>The not-juice part of juice is called juicy bitsSorry for shitposting but why?
Why are you going to London? The answers to some of your questions may depend on this.You should wear a well-tailored business suit.There are other possibilities as well.
>>1158294Vacation. I've been to London a couple of times before but never pinpointed the local clothing as they're all fucking tourists
Belgium chat.Brussels, Bruges or Antwerp.I can only do one. Suggestions? Experiences?Male who likes cool architecture, nightlife, friendly locals, cute women and doesn't like tourist traps. (Yes, I know, I'm a tourist myself, real traveler, etc.)Thanks, /trv/.
>>1157658Bruges sucks, go to Ghent instead.Out of those three cities Antwerp > Brussels > Bruges.Leuven is cool too.
>>1157658Antwerp dude here.>Antwerp: harbour, old part of Antwerp is nice with some cozy places and streets.In the middle is a big street that separates the good side from the bad side. Good side: Old part.Bad side: Diamond square mile, bus hotspot, parkspoor noord and the more southern part.>Bruges: Tourist hotspot, but you architecture so go there for that. Maybe also friendly locals, although tourists may make them more agressive towards you.>Brussels: Some parts are good, but some are a no - go zone, even in the day and especially during the night. If you're white and go there, you're pretty much fucked (almost if you're lucky).>Gent: Nightlife, friendly locals, cute women. Go here.>Leuven: For slightly better nightlife, there is a straight street with a lot of bars, I think.Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>1157658Dutchfag here, would concur with the Belbros. Brussels is definitely a fuckin shithole. Gent, Bruges and Antwerp are all nice. I'd put Antwerp last tho.
>>1157658Don't go to Lelgium>Sandniggers>Flat>Shitty seaside>French part>Traffic>The people.
>>1158295Some parts of Belgium are hilly/
>Had job interview today>for a job at a hotel>accommodation included so would be able to move>really excited>know I have to stand out>I am French>know that France has excellent reputuation for Hospitality services>don't want to seem like i dont' understand>remembered that the song from 'beauty and the beast' had some reference to good french dining and hospitality>wanted to show the same enthusiastic for the guests as the animals from the movie>went to the interview>hid a couple of candles into my pockets>the interview going OK I guess>they ask>'what makes you special and sets you apart?'Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
I see these backpackers with massive backpacks staying in hostels and I think what could they possibly need to bring with them that warrants lugging that on your back across countries? I've travelled with my little brothers tiny backpack stuffed with clothes and toiletries because I was late for a flight/the train/whatever (I'm always late) and couldn't find another bagSo why do these backpackers need such enormous bags? They're not sleeping outdoors they're staying in hostels
>>1157755I did a 11 month trip carrying a 25 kilo backpack and a 15 kg camerabag. Come at me, suitcase scrubs.
>>1154266>those jeanssmfh
Saw this guy yeadterday. He had a backpack half a meter over his head backpacking in oslo, norway(probebly interrail)
>>1154356If you are flying discount airlines, then you'll want to get 45L or smaller bag for a carry-on. Otherwise you'll be forced to check it. Also get a hand held scale to use so you don't go over the weight limits that the discount airlines enforce (usually 12Kg or less) because they will weigh it.
Pro tip below.If you carry more than 7kg which includes 2kg of water you suck at travelling.For warm countries:You only need a 30-40L backpack, 1 Shorts, 2 pairs of socks and Boxers, 1 t shirt, 1 muscle shirt, some Toiletteries and 2 cans of 800ml-1L of water. That brings you almost everywhere.Give Your spare clothes a quick wash in the mid-day Sun and let them dry.I did it, you can too.
So how does teaching English abroad actually work?What's it like? The average day? Do you shout at foreign kids for a few hours a week then go spend your money, or do you actually have to do some seirous back breaking work that reuqires marking and stress etc?How easy is it to get work on the side in places like Asia? Would I need to lug my degree certificate around with me or just bring a copy?What happens when you go back home? Are you fucked with regards toe employment/ pensions/savings etc?I'd love to do it, I'm 22, graduated in politics in the UK at a good uni. I am working as a lobbyist atm (it's fucking awful, high stress, meh pay, meh prospects) - looking for a way out.I've so many questions but can't find a blog answering these basics and i'm also a bit scared I'll get out there and I'll be too old once I'm sorted (will probably be closer to 23/24).I figured a megathread of my questions might help some others looking too. No doubt I'll get told to fuck off or offend board etiquette, so apologies if that is indeed the case.
I actually am in the process of getting my invitation to China. Seems easy enough. I think you could make better money if you were American. Also, if you want to save more money go to a third tier city. Places like Shanghai and Bejing are way more expensive in every aspect.
24 was old back when you had King Arthur
What are some of the safest countries in Africa to visit?
BUT ..BUT i'm a white native african https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berbers
MoroccoSouthern African countries: Namibia, Botswana and the white regions in South AfricaIsland paradises
>>1157848You're not white. Sorry.
>>1156884the only safe parts of Africa are gated white communities
>>1156904t. Somalian pirate
I'm going to India with my gf and she's worried about sexual harassment on the beaches. We've heard stories of Indian men getting drunk and coming to the beach in Goa to pester foreign women in bikinis. I understand there are some beaches and venues that are limited to foreigners, ie, non Indians. Is there a list of those venues somewhere? I tried google and all I found were a few blog posts, some complaining about the system and others saying it was a good idea.
>>1157859Yes but are you traveling with a woman?Big difference
>>1158259I went to India earlier this year and met a plethora of solo-woman travellers. They had no stories of harrassment and loved the country, some having already been multiple times in the past. Ignore the bullshit, try it out yourself.
>>1157603You can thank the same people who can't discuss major European cities without raving about gang rape by the brown hordes
hope your gf gets raped by 20 of them for going into subhuman country you cuck
>>1158259Given that I basically lived with my Indian girlfriend the first time I came here, I would say that I probably have more experience being with girls in Delhi than you. In line with what another poster wrote, I too have come across many solo female travelers who love the country. Some get harassed, some don't, but I've yet to meet a girl who has been assaulted or more than mildly inconvenienced.Getting sick of all these stupid memes. No, India is not perfectly safe for women. Neither, for that matter, is it an all-around comfortable and practical destination. However, anybody who goes to India expecting a Western Europe-type experience is a fucking moron. If a girl is halfway street smart and prepared to deal with the occasional weirdo, she'll be fine. It's the same deal in virtually every developing country.
Where have you been /trv/ ?
On phone no paintNorway Sweden Finland Denmark Germany Poland Greece Italy Switzerland holland Belgium Spain Portugal France all the British isles Iceland turkey RussiaChina India Thailand Indonesia Australia Canada Mexico US (35/50 states including Hawaii and Alaska)Peru
>>1157612Forgot Africa, South America Tanzania and Egypt
>>1157613South Africa*
>>1157466So this is litterly all you saw of Russia?That does not fucking count! Go look for some normie friends if you want to brag about shit like this.
Does it count if you've traveled through the region by bus/train but have only really seen it through the bus windows?Does it count if you've only seen the place of a friend there, his car and the airport, but didn't so any sightseeing?Does it count if you've been to a concert or club in a city, but have never seen it at daylight?
how do you talk about travel with normies and not sound pretentious?
>>1157930Pompei is filled with tourists? When I was there the whole place was pretty much deserted.
>>1156302Answer questions and leave it at that.
>>1156308>don't call every little one week vacation 'travelling'tfw it's the only way I can travel
>>1157340> for a normie, talk about travel is>1. how's the food?>2. hear the girls are hotWell, that's usually what I talk about as well, combined with architecture and/or nature. What else do you consider travel to be?
>normiesWhat kind of a pretentious dick do you have to be to look down on other people and consider then "normies"? What kind of special little snowflake do you think you are? Stop being a narcissistic jerk and the rest will come.
Thinking of doing a trip to either kazakhstan (around almaty and the region) or tbilisi - anybody been to either?
>>1158160Go to Georgia! The country's beautiful. Not only Tbilisi, all of it. But you may face some problems if you don't speak Georgian or Russian. Anyway, people who live there are three friendliest I've ever met.
>>1158195What are the other two?
Mostly outdoor activities but im interested in almaty and astana.. Im fine on russian - i speak at an upper intermediate/advanced level. My russian tutor, whose family is from georgia, says not as many people speak russian in georgia due to anti russian sentiments. Mostly older people in georgia are the russian speakers (because of being in the soviet union)
>>1158263Something like this http://caravanistan.com/tour/golden-ring-zhetisu-6-days/
>>1158263My advice is spend a couple of days in almaty, then go to kyrgyzstan, bishkek is like 300 km away from almaty, and in kyrgyz it has godtier nature, so you get the best of both worlds like that, that goes without saying bishkek isn't a lovely city too, just less european more soviet feel to it than almaty, but personally i think almaty is for partying and bishkek for relaxing