Anyone stay here long term? What areas aren't complete shitholes? How do the people compare to other Asians/Indians?
>>2760105Kathmanou very polluted. But you can find Chinese looking pajeets.
Ready to get my farts straight into your face?
>>2759765I wonder if they should experiment with wooden doors on planes, since they're apparently capable of perfectly sealing containers from the outside environment.
>>2759738Do they get rid of upper head luggage entirely? Also mah smack your head if there is turbulance and you sit on the botto..
>>2759738how can i manipulate the booking system to get put in a seat behind a japanese girl?
>>2759806>just drive across the ocean bro
>>2760017Obviously they won't use that seat design on long haul flights, see lower seats can't even recline
You WILL be paying me on my next long-haul flight, Willem van de Lindhoven
>>2759895Since when do airplane seats recline more than three or four inches? And that at the top of the seat back, not at the bottom where your knees are. It has a negligible impact on your legroom. Perhaps the seats on airliners have been modified in recent years to reduce the angle they can recline, thanks to honorary niggers like (You).Far more annoying are the fidgeters in neighboring seats who can't keep their elbows in their own space, bumping and brushing you every minute or so for a 12 hour flight.
Why are hotels in the US all so soulless and overpriced? I just got back from Mexico and every hotel there was bright, pleasant looking and cozy. And I was not exclusively staying in touristy areas either. I'm looking for a place to stay near Phoenix rn that isn't just a best western or $300 a night and I'm coming up short
hotels are crazy overpriced in the USA. It should cost third world prices to stay in some shithole like nebraska yet motel 6 still costs like $100. Should be like $25 for motel 6 throughout the Midwest, it would encourage internal travel and would probably boost the economy in these irrelevant shithole states.
>>2759985Free market fundamentalists like to pretend, and some even believe, that economic “laws” are natural and inevitable forces; an economist friend of mine used to call it “physics with money.” And it’s true that some basic principles like the “law” of supply and demand are often reflected by real-world conditions. But the reality is that, among all the pretend laws of capitalism, the only one that really comes close to being universally true and inevitable is that prices will be as high as the market will bear.So hotels are expensive because enough people are willing to pay the prices being demanded for them to enable their owners and operators to get away with it.Operating costs obviously factor in, as well, as does good old, almost true supply and demand—if there were more hotels, some of them would probably be cheaper. But virtually every action in every supply chain is built more than anything else on charging the highest price someone will actually pay.
I agree that a lot of the hotel chains like Marriott are soulless.
>>2760048That's because Nebraska isn't a Third World shithole, it's one of the most affluent and highly developed agricultural regions in the world. $73K GDP per capita mogs most Europoor countries. Look at Germany, only $56K GDP per capita. Pathetic. >>2759985Travelers in the USA want to eat at franchise restaurants and sleep at franchise hotels. Americans love their megacorporations more than any other country on Earth.
>>2760023>shitholeNo, the small independent hotels in Mexico are often gorgeous.
Starting in Madrid and ending in Budapest, then heading back west and ending in ParisIf you were to stop at 3 or 4 cities each way, for a couple days which would you choose? There are also smaller cities, not listed on this map. Are those better than the big cities?Which places are the worst? I want to see Marseilles for the history but hear it is horrible, is that accurate?Do you prefer the high speed or regular trains? Anything else one should know?
>>2759180Thanks>Horrible is relative, and it really depends on how cautious or easily triggered you are. Marseille is famously gritty and home to a lot immigrants and their descendants, many with roots in North Africa (although most actually live in the suburbs). If you’re upset by the idea of Arabs in France, it will upset you. But it’s also got a lot of beauty and the weather is often gorgeous. I like it, just be street smart. I like Nice, too, and that’s about 50% glamorous, 50% shithole.Yes I am upset by that. Which city in that region would be best?>In Spain, France, Italy, high speed all the way. Elsewhere depends.Why do you say that? It seems like the scenery would be good
>>2759284>In Spain, France, Italy, high speed all the way. Elsewhere depends.>Why do you say that? It seems like the scenery would be goodFor some trips, sure. And local or regional non-high speed trains are the only option for many routes. I find, however, that scenery can still be enjoyed just fine without stopping ten times in nondescript suburbs, towns, and villages between points A and B. If more (sometimes much more) frequent stops and longer transit times work for you, take whichever trains you want.But more importantly, it’s just that Spanish, French, and Italian high-speed trains are simply much better trains—more modern, cleaner, more reliable. I take a fair number of short (1-2hr) trips on local/regional French trains, and they’re often a complete mess—grubby carriages, delays, breakdowns, sudden cancellations. Similar contrast in Italy. I also prefer assigned seats, which a lot of local/regional trains don’t have.Can’t speak to your other question; as I mentioned, I like Marseilles. I don’t share your problem with immigrants, and I’m OK with some urban grit.
>If you want to see rats the size of small dogs, you can stop in Marseille. Otherwise, I recommend Leipzig, even though it's a D-tour (you can connect back to Paris, via Frankfurt. I would not say Frankfurt is worth a visit, but just the connection from there to Paris is very fast if you decide to go north/east on your way back). >Innsbruck is a tourist/party town which I would avoid, along with most of Austria. Far better off taking the route through Switzerland, via Milan and visiting either the Tecino region, Zürich, Freiburg, Strasbourg or eventually Münich on your way East imo. If you want slow, scenic trains, there are regional trains in Germany that cost less than the speedy ICE. You can get a monthly subscription "Deutschland-Ticket" for just those, if you think you'll spend enough time in Germany that should be worth it after 3-4 trains already. The South and Rhine Valley (up until Cologne) is fairly scenic from the trains, so being slow may not even be bad in that corner of Germany. Take the speedy trains with assigned seats elsewhere, like France or Austria. >I do not know the South of France very well so cannot speak to it, but certainly would take a dip in the ocean if it's summer. Spain and the South of France are much less populated than Northern Italy, Switzerland and southern Germany. So, if you want to go out into nature I would strongly consider those regions for their national parks, and visit the cities elsewhere. But consider that in the summer, those regions are fucking hot too, and overun with German tourists (at least the sea sides).
This would be quite an expensive venture no? I love long duration travelling so trains are perfect for me but fuck its expensive. What do you expect to pay OP?
>>2760095*Ticino region>Also, when I say avoid Austria that is purely based on personal bias and stereotypes. I don't know what I am talking about. But seriously, avoid Austria. >Forgot to mention, Zürich is nice in the summer. You can swim in the Limmat in the middle of the city.
what region of Norway should you visit?
>>2757005>>2757008>>2757009>>2757011Pretty cool pictures anon
>>2757009wowthat's a big guy
>>2754747Not Oslo, it's one of the worst capitals. People are also completely autistic. Go to see the fjords real quick then fuck off.
>>2754747I enjoyed Tromso and Bergen
As an outdoor lover, what are some must do's if hiring a vehicle in Norway?
Has anyone here been to San Sebastian before?Care to share experiences, recommendations and tips?
>>2760088Yeah, the food alone is worth the trip.
Now that Japan has been throughly enriched with western culture and the women are basically among the most unloyal due to the cheating culture where is the next good place for meeting sane women? China?
>>2759703What in the fuck are you doing with your life that you even think up comments like this? I have never thought a thought like this in my life.
>>2757271bruh ... white dorks actively avoid japan nowlinkrel:https://www.red****t.com/r/languagelearning/comments/1hgnzej/did_i_waste_years_learning_my_target_language/>When I initially got into the language I wanted to learn it because a bunch of my childhood interests revolved around Japan. As a teenager I thought it'd be cool to live there and kept up with the media. During college when I had no money I thought, "Why not? I'll move abroad, I have nothing to lose". Now, after a few years of graduation and getting a taste of working in the US as a software developer, time has eroded my reasons to move abroad. Especially since lately it looks like Japan is only getting worse.
>>2759979>bruhStop talking like a nigger
>>2760028im black nigger bruh, u want me to talk like white dorks?
>>2759665>I'm fairly certain most of the newcomers are from that MGTOW thingYeah, most people on here seem to be incels or other "manosphere' types looking for obedient women in places like Philippines and other SEA countries.
>Last Thread: >>2747627>Epic edition>What is this thread? Why are there two generals?/rcg/ was initially created as a way for the roller coaster enthusiasts on here to discuss all things roller coasters and theme parks. While roller coasters are the main focus of these threads (and the title of the general) there is also discussion on other theme parks, their rides, as well as the parks themselves and trip planning too. That's where /tpg/ comes in.>Can I talk about Disney/Universal parks in this thread?Absolutely! Disney discussion of all sorts including rides/resorts/dining/trip planning is OK.Thread Tip Pro: Go to Epic Universe and Six Flags Qiddiya this yearPark Crowd Tracker:>https://queue-times.com/en-US/parksRoller Coaster Database:Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>2759877>No announcement as to when Hall of Presidents will re-open featuring Donald Trump againPrepare for a whole lottahttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W7i_sF63Xi8&pp=ygUidHJ1bXAgaGFsbCBvZiBwcmVzaWRlbnRzIG1hbiB5ZWxscw%3D%3D
>>2759877>Yes, you can book 1 night at Fort Wildnerness for 10 people for $179, park there, and ride the bus over to the waterpark, you just need everyone named on the reservation website.I cant wait for black tiktok to discover this "money hack" and completely ruin the park.
>>2759936Are they going to ruin it any more than those Brazilians who shout soccer chants while waiting in queues?
>>2759970Feral apes running wild in an environment where they are supposed to be acting 4x+ more hyperactive and childish than usual vs.>ole x4yeah no thanks. i'll take any annoying elements of any foreign culture over the scourge of the American concrete jungle menace any day..
>>2759877Europe stuff>Disney Village & Disney Adventure World overhauls with Frozen and Mary Poppins expansion at Paris to be completed 2026>Lion King water ride at DAW starting construction, undated but probably to be finished 2032 knowing Disney>Universal UK announcement expected very soon with a trademark registered, universal buying out housing surrounding the site and putting up fencing More Asia>Multi-launch Spider-man coaster at Shanghai DL>Spider-man Tower of Terror at Hong Kong DL
Okay so I'm in Thailand rn, really enjoying it, I was thinking of booking a trip to Vietnam next year because it seems even cheaper than Thailand but I was talking to someone here who said Vietnam and the Philippines are hectic and don't have the same chill vibe as Thailand and don't have beaches that are as nice. Is this true? Vietnam beach cities look nice as fuck on the internet
>>2760015What are you enjoying doing?
>>2760053just goin to the beach and stuff man im not about sex tourism or whatever
>>2760015I haven't been to Thailand for comparison yet but whilst Vietnam as a whole is pretty chaotic (especially Hanoi and HCMC), I think you'll like Da Nang. It's a beach city with a much more relaxed vibe. Also has other tourist attractions nearby like marble mountains, Ba Na hills, Hue, Hoi An, My Son.
>>2760015it's true, Danang has population of 1M, Nha Trang 500k, beaches have big waves since it's directly on the oceanin Danang 80% of the beach is off-limits for swimming so you're restricted to tiny enclosed areas which are overcrowdedin both places there is a busy road with tourist buses and other heavy traffic just near the beach, so getting to the beach from your hotel in a nuisancein Thailand beach destinations are way smaller and most of hotels are between the main road and the beach so you can walk there in peace>>2760056Hoi An is a tourist trap, Ba Na hill is 200% tourist trap, why would you travel to Vietnam and then waste lot of time and money so see fake European architecture??it's for retarded Asians who can't afford to travel and think that taking pics in front of the fake Louvre is somehow cool
>>2760015Just go to Phu Quoc
People who don’t actually travel generalI’ll start >people who go to Bali, Ibiza, Cancun, etc You’re not actually travelling you’re just visiting a resort destination to hang out with other tourists >anyone who says “I’m not a tourist I’m a traveler”Quite literally the same fucking thing, nobody gives a fuck that you’re “le experiencing the le culture” by staying in dirty hostels and hanging out with other brokepackers in a heavily touristed part of the country, instead of doing what those “ugh… tourists” at the hotel across the street are doing What constitutes someone who doesn’t actually travel in your eyes?
>>2759902They sat in complete silence the entire time watching us from across the way. They were huddled together looking absolutely defeated with their little bad of cold oatmeal. We were feasting and laughing it up and having a great time. We got drunk and laughed our asses off watching a dumb Adam Sandler movie. When we woke up in the morning, they were arguing about something and the dude walked off without his girlfriend. We both laugh about that night all the time about how miserable those two were while we glamped. I feel the same way when I see backpackers in Europe carrying 100 pounds on their backs walking into a hostile. They're always greasy, dirty and you can smell them from a mile away. They always walk up and read menus at restaurants, but they never go in because they can't afford it. They never smile. They never talk. They always look miserable. Meanwhile, we're staying in a giant condo on the top floor with a hot tub drinking on the balcony and having parties. And then I come on here and get a kick out of these "real traveler" threads. You do you, but I promise I'm having a better time. LOL
>>2760024OK then
>>2760035Don't give attention to people practicing their creative writing skills outside of /b/.
>>2759724Kek
>>2759781That’s true but these are just words. And it doesn’t really matter. Did they travel? Are they tourists or travelers? I don’t fucking care. Are they pleasant and fun? Seems unlikely. They wouldn’t find me much fun or pleasant either. Different people like different things. I’d like to think my particular brand of what I think of when I think about travelling is the real Traveling (TM) but it’s just my own style. If someone else enjoys cruises through spic territory, I may not have much in common w them but I can’t say it’s not technically traveling
Ive considered doing a study Abroad Program, but for summer vacations or breaks is there any advice besides the obvious "save money". Just curious. Thank you!
>>2759953Yes, a quick trip back to >>>/r9k/ will do the job.
Learn how to earn and use points.
>>2759953If you’re a currently enrolled student, it’s one of the few ways Yanks can easily access short-term working holiday visas (very few countries have WHV programs open to Americans because the US doesn’t reciprocate them). But there are schemes specifically for students that are sort of like study abroad programs over summer breaks that let you get a part-time job rather than going to classes. Friend of mine worked in a pub in the UK for a summer, had a good time, made a little bit of money, traveled a bit.
Sightseeing makes me very tired.
>>2759402I almost never take whole days off to rest. But I’m unashamed to admit that my travel style is fairly lazy—most of the time, I’ve only got one or two items per day on my itinerary. See Museum X in the morning, Historical or Scenic Site Y in the afternoon, that sort of thing. If either X or Y takes more than an hour to reach from wherever I’m staying, I might see or do only one thing that day. I spend the rest of the day pretty much just quietly farting around. Some aimless wandering, some sitting in cafés if I’m someplace with cafés. Nothing organized or especially strenuous, although I sometimes end up walking quite a lot. If I’m tired of/from walking, I’ll go back and rest for part of a day if I feel like it, but I usually go back out.
>>2759402Yes of course! Find a beach and just take a nap, chill around where your hotel is, get some lunch or some coffee, sit in a random park for a few hours, Running around for several days can get tiring, nobody is requiring you to go until you are exhausted if you are a solo traveling. "But you won't see the sights!" You are still in the country and enjoying what that place has to offer, just do it in a relaxed way instead, it is a great way to recuperate.
You have to or you'll get pissed off/depressed.
When I was travelling for 2.5 months straight I would always have 1 rest day per week. I always felt super bad about it and I hated it though. I would always be thinking "you should be out there seeing the sights etc what a wasted day"
>>2759402I take a day to eat a large pizza alone in my hotel room and then pace around rubbing my tummy/laying on my left side for the rest of the day until I have to poop
Is there anywhere worth visiting in Africa?
>>2751145Africa is low key the last bastion to avoid all the travel complaints on this board, but most here avoid because of "muh niggaz"
>>2756894>I went to Tunisia once and went on a few dates, the men were burning holes in my head with their eyes.Pretty sure it has more to do with Tunisia being a Muslim country rather than African country.
>>2756894>This will sound like cope but I just feel too uncomfortable to be the one white guy stealing everyone's women.In Kenya, I’ve got an old (white) expat friend who’s a complete Africaboo; he’s been based in Nairobi for more than ten years now, the fifth African country he’s lived in, and he’s been all over the continent. He’s been in Africa longer than he ever lived in either the US or UK, the countries of his birth and childhood (born in USA to British parents). Nearly all of his friends are locals. He’s settled down now, but when he was single and going out on the town with his African friends, his prowess with women was an object of hilarity and admiration, not envy or hostility.
>>2756825I work with a South African guy who said Namibia is definitely the most beautiful country in the African continent, this piqued my interest desu
>>2756011Yeah, sure, of course you do it intentionally
How the fuck do assholes focus in exotic places? I havent found a single destination where I can focus except Taipei.
I like a family restaurant with free refill. Sometimes hilton hotels buffet when I want to piss off the locals
>>2759774I saw a hairy ass Mediterranean lookin swarthy dude just let his beer get warm while he typed on his computer on the beach in Thailand the other day.... nigga wat r u doin
>>2760045Group of people tossing a football near him let one get by. Excuse me sir, could you help us out. He ignores them. Sir, excuse me, could you toss the ball back to us. It's right beside you. He continues typing as if they don't exist, because they didn't notice his existence before acting like toddlers. All they had to do, was ask if it was cool to horse around in the area beforehand.
>>2760045What a fucking faggot. I work with google employees and this is something they’d probably do