Taking a trip this late summer/ fall to Italy . This is my preliminary list of cities. Looking for places i can walk around and see the architecture, try some food, people watch etc not feel like im gonna get stabbed or robbed, nothing exciting no clubbing or degenerate stuff.Any i should add or drop?Rome: Venice: Milan: Florence: Naples: too much of a shithole?Turin:Bologna: Verona: Genoa: Cinque Terre: too expensive? Parma: Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>2901203Genoa's certainly not full of blacks, but they're a noticeable presence around the tourist parts milling around and selling fake Rolexes and whatnot. Genoa felt kind of like how I imagine a South American city would look with its colourful buildings, sea and well... there were quite a few South Americans so I suppose your point proves it.
>>2901018>>2901102Also, some words of advice and things:1. If you are solo travelling, I would recommend hostels. Even if you don't intend on partying, you get more families in Italian hostels and there's more of a laid-back atmosphere where people enjoy each-others cooking and company. I'd argue that Italy is rather unique in having this experience when hostelling and its a big part of the charm. Still, hotels will get the job done as ever, you may as well bring a +1 given that you'll often be booking double-rooms if you go down that route whether you like it or not. Otherwise you could use them as a break from hostels when you need the privacy.2. When it comes to how long to stay in a place it really comes down to you and I think you should largely ignore comments on such, so long as you aren't rushing you'll be fine. Its worth scanning Italy to see if there are any places with a niche, Lucca for instance has the comic con and Sanremo has the music festival. There are Ferrari museums in and around Modena and Monza circuit near Milan. Theme parks like Gardaland and Mirabilandia etc. I don't have to mention food. Worth keeping track of events too though Italy seems to be weirdly neglected on many band's European tours. Its usually just Milan and Rome if that...3. Toogoodtogo is available in Italy and the portions are often large. Shops in Italy are pretty good too, see vid: https://files.catbox.moe/z2356m.mp44. Architecture in Italy is great and varied, it has something for everyone. Whilst it counts more for interior design arguably, I think Ravenna should be on your list for its Byzantine churches, it used to be a focal point of the East Roman Empire and a very important religious centre, but this is more a destination for /his/ than anything.Generic cities: Milan not so nice imo, everyone I know who goes there also doesn't like it. Turin make sure to book Mole. Venice great, don't be scared by mass tourism its not as bad as people say.
>>2901018If you have 90 days, then don't miss southern italy. I've been to Bari and its surroundings (Polignano in Mare, Monopoli, Trani), it's a very beautiful and laid back area. It's touristy but not overcrowded with foreigners, it felt like tons of italians went there on holiday. The beaches are really beautiful, and they're very family-friendly, as opposed to more party-oriented beaches like Ibiza for example.Another place I would urge you to visit is Sicily. I visited just the western part of the island (Palermo, Agrigento, etc) and again, super recommended. Palermo felt dirtier than Naples if that's possible, but not violent or dangerous at all. Agrigento has a beautiful park full of ancient Greek temples, you can go there and watch the sunset surrounded by these millenary constructions. Link related is just for the pics:>https://www.viator.com/tours/Sicily/Sunset-tour-of-the-Valley-of-the-Temples-Agrigento/d205-173465P2One overall recommendation: use trains to move around. Trains in italy are very reliable and comfortable. There's a great network covering the whole country, you can do Milan to Palermo by train in 20 hours (not that you should), and you can go to any small little town you want by train as well.
>>2901018>not feel like im gonna get stabbed or robbed,basically once you see the most famous tourist plaza, you go to other more chill neighborhoods and everywhere is more relaxing than usa
I recommend Matera in Basalicata and Lecce in Apulia, though they may be out of the way.
I am looking for smaller towns to simply relax in and get away from the noise and chaos of suburban and city life .Europe or Asia would be idealIdeally there's not much traffic noise, barking dogs, airplanes, mass tourismI am totally okay with there being nothing to do other than go on walks, enjoy nature and a restaurant or 2The last small town i enjoyed was Rakhiv. I found a cozy hotel and mostly listening to music in my room and dined in the restaurant downstairs and went on walks around town.Cheaper is more ideal too
>>2899746But we don't want you here.
>>2899933>But we don't want you hereIs it reserved for black homosexuals like yourself ?>>2899893Literally everywhereYeah but like your saying lodging unavailable, or like SEA motorbikes will wake you up at 4AM, Latin America has been the worst for barking dogs but it seems they are everywhere, Make some recommendations you faggot>>2899755>Can you recommend some towns in Appalachia or forests I can car camp in ?I thought Singapores a big ol nasty city ?
wherever some youtuber is filming themselves restoring a super cheap rural house - like italian alps farmhouse or middle of nowhere portugal - tho those two countries people are naturally loud
Bieszczady or Carpathian mountains in general
>>2902391>BieszczadyAny remarkable towns in the Polish area? Looks like a good roadtrip
I only have 8 full days (not incl. flights) - should I go ahead and just get out of madrid immediately once I land so I have more time to explore pic related? Madrid honestly doesn't seem to have all that much unique attractions....
>>2902402>I only have 8 full dayswagey wagey get in cagey
Spain is the most diverse country in Europe; you have to choose what you want to experience and stick with it. So yeah, get out of Madrid ASAP. 8 days is just enough. If you have extra time I suggest stopping for a night in Vejer.
the only good thing about this country is the hiking and mountain opportunities, which i admit there are a lot of. otherwise, this place blows ass. tbilisi fucking sucks, no character or identity except>muh bassiani and degenerate clubsit's somehow overrun with indians and assorted browns despite it apparently being hugely racist. i saw a bald guy the other day with a huge swastika tattooed on his head walking next to about a dozen indians which was funny. also full of instagram-tier russian thots. georgians themselves are some of the most retarded literal ogres around. it actually feels like being in a slightly less shit india. people cut in front of you in line constantly, block your way, in shops they'll just say "no" to any question you ask (in georgian or english) without even thinking. the police are literal apes who will fuck with you for no reason and give you tickets for stuff like jaywalking when you weren't, and pretend not to speak english when you argue. very few georgians are nice unless they want to scam you. it's also fucking expensive, despite what digital kwabmads will tell you, and you don't get anything for it. nothing is fucking available in this country. i can't even buy a kilo of greek fucking yoghurt without looking in 6 different shops. this is without mentioning smaller cities. i have never seen places with less to do, no one even visible outside regardless of the time of day. the only people who think georgia is cool are side quest larpers who see one soviet mosaic or old apartment building and think it's the best thing ever, but there isn't even much actual stuff left. better to go to uzbekistan. georgia is a totally forgotten and irrelevant country by design, it seems both the government and average man have no interest in making the country better whatsoever, which is fine on paper but all people do here is complain about how shit the country is and protest about how they want to join the EU. lmao, even. food is pretty good tho.
>>2902154>armeniaopen as normal. busses and trains from tbilisi>Heard the train runs with Azerbaijan but not opened for e-visa holders?correct, only visa-free passports can take it at the moment
I just don't understand why go to Georgia if you have visa-free access to Mediterranean Europe. For Russian or Turkish tourists, Georgia is indeed a good visa-free alternative. As for English, I think most of them genuinely can't speak it, while they can refuse to speak Russian on purpose.
>>2902383>why go to X when you can go to YGenuinely the most brain dead fucking retarded thing anyone can say when discussing travel. Gee I don't know, maybe some people enjoying experiencing new countries, cultures, history, experiences, etc. Maybe they have an interest in a specific place.Why travel anywhere when you can just go to your home towns local pub and have the same experience?
>>2902383>I just don't understand why go to Georgia if you have visa-free access to Mediterranean Europe1. It's much cheaper2. the scenery and culture are completely different to Mediterranean Europe3. Much less packed with tourists/migrants
>>2902390>Genuinely the most brain dead fucking retarded thing anyone can say when discussing travel.>Why travel anywhere when you can just go to your home towns local pub and have the same experience?t. Seething Malaysian
So I and my gf have an ambitious plan here. We're in Latvia and we'd like to go to Croatia in September. Luckily, I have a car, so yeah, plan is to drive the following route: Riga-Vienna- Pula- Rijeka- Zadar-Split and back. Plan, especially in Croatia is not to use toll roads, but enjoy Adriatic coastline's twisty bendies. And grab a bunch of wine in Niederosterreich, while we're there.We are looking for:>Secluded beaches, free from austrian infestation (hence September)>Interesting, historical stuff, off the beaten path. >Places to drink a few beers/wines>Artsy/ contemporary artsy spaces>BrutalismQuestion is:>Is that a good plan?
>>2902012We're pausing in Vienna for a day or two. We'll crash there at relative's place so might as well look around a bit. Technisches museum is nice, but I've been there twice already. Nah, I mean we're planning maybe 800 km/day max. Hop out for an ice cream, when we feel like it, all that. First stop, I think, will be Kazimierz Dolny, around Lublin, for example.
>might go on a trip to Brazil as a guest (yay free lodging) by some friends>want to confirm with them the time>found one trip that seems like a good deal 1K €, but any other day would be a 200-300€ difference>been trying to call them for various days now, only text replies at best>only 2 seats available for the flight I have been eyeing for a week nowThe flight is in 4 days, should I just get the tickets now?
>>2902359Well, if you don't mind a little adventure, I don't see why not.
>>2902359>should i get the tickets now ?Buy the ticket, take the ride.Stay home if your friends suck and/or you have a comfy gf butt to touch at home
>>2902365>>2902373I did it, I wanted to wait a bit more, now I guess I got a couple of days to prepare the luggage and figure out what do I need to know...oh I guess I will have to take an E-sim.
What happens here? Why do people go here?
>>2901913Is it true there used to be trees but they took them all to build houses and ships and they never grew back cuz its so cold?
A very respected gentleman used to run a guest house there.
>>2901932No, don't be stupid.
>>2901299look at hills, postcard britain
>>2901932There used to be more trees but they never grew back because of sheep and cattle grazing
What should I do in Finland for 3 weeks in September?
>>2895140Sompasauna 1000%Most unforgettable and cool experience I had in Finland. Met a lot of cool Finn's and would go back just to chill there.
>FinlandJust go to Estonia or Sweden. Finland is the dullest and most boring country on the planetEven >>2896736 has had to suggest looking at a bridge or a river, for Christ's sake.
>>2901522sweden was awful the people are so weird and unfriendly and everything is a rip off
>>2901564>the people are so weird and unfriendly and everything is a rip offSame as Finland except that Sweden actually has some history and culture
>>2901564Finland is even worse in every aspect
Saw that the gear thread had 404'ed while I was gone. Figured I would bake a new one.Best BagsCurrent LoadoutPlane and Train ClothesChargers, batterypacks, laptops, tablets, headphones, books, handheldsetcprev>>2877573
https://www.rei.com/product/245600/eagle-creek-pack-it-reveal-cube-setThese things are really handy, lightweight and durable for real travellers . Ive been using them 5 years straight almost 2000 days and they are just starting to wear out. One for clothes, one for toiletries and one for vitamins and medicine .
i enjoy these threads so bump
>>2899101>2 phones Both the same brand/model ??? Anything else I need to know about bringing a 2nd phone for a safety net? ??? Basically just have everything I need loaded on it and keep it back at the hotel I bring a USB SNES controller for emulators and sometimes an XBOX controller for emulatorsOne or 2 of those waterproof bags, incase shit hits the fanHeadphones,EarplugsDrawing paperbook and pen
>>2901209No I just have my old phone be my second phone, both esim so if I lose or break one I just reswap my number over.Primary phone is an iphone 16 max, got it for a good deal like 400 new just open box. Worth it for Asia as the countries I go to all have NFC compatible virtual passes.Secondary phone A36, again got it for like 129 or something through google fi fits the bill has my banking apps/2fa things on it.Never traveling without 2 phones again, had one experience where I broke a phone while abroad. Made my life a living hell till I was able to get back into the USA and properly verify things. Also NFC/ESIM is invaluable in current year.
>>2899101I grew up in NA and never understood what the point of ice buckets were. I mean I wouldn't mix it with my drink... So what do you need an ice bucket for if you have a mini fridge? Anyway the answer to your question is: Europeans don't grow up drinking ice-filled drinks and space is limited, so the demand for ice is quite low.
Burger here. EU anons I need some advice on a trip for next summer. My plan is to spend two weeks going Prague->Vienna->Budapest by train and then a short flight to Tallinn. Second half of the trip I'll take a ferry to Helsinki to stay with a friend. I am moving to the EU in the near future so the real goal of this trip is to scope out where I'd like to stay.Are there any changes I should make to this? I'm considering skipping Tallinn to spend more time in the other three. I'm looking at 5 days Prague, 3 Vienna, 3 Budapest, 2 Tallinn. I'm a work from home autist looking for a quieter place to live where I can get by without a car. Open to visiting other countries or smaller cities. Any suggestions? Personal experiences?
>>2900660Oh man, we are not on the same page. If I were making a list of places I would recommend, India would be 800, Singapore would be 801st, and Appalachia would be #1005. With that said, 5 days is probably too much in Prague. I'd cut that to 3 or 4 days. Take a day to go to Kutna Hora. Spend a day on Bratislava too. It's a small city and you can see the old town in a day. They party hard on the weekends in old town.
>>2901454>Oh man, we are not on the same page. If I were making a list of places I would recommend, India would be 800, Singapore would be 801st, and Appalachia would be #1005.What would be your top 3 then?
>>2900656take 2 days off Prague, add in Riga Latvia before Estonia - goated city
>>2900656>shit for brains zoomer american thinks moving to europe is the same as moving from jersey to pa
I just moved to Vienna. Was in Germany before. I love Vienna already. You can get lost in the city, quietly go to museums (free AC!) or just fuck off and go hiking or hide in the forested areas of the Donauinsel all summer.
I'll be visiting Berlin for 3-4 days, what is there to do besides the obvious tourist traps?What we've already planned:Day 1: Museum IslandDay 2: Prenzlauer Berg + Kreuzberg (Bergmannkiez)Day 3: Kurfürstendamm + CharlottenburgDay 4: Potsdam?
>>2898004Huh, forgot you could tactually talk to people at shops, good idea thanks
>>2897943No need to be intimidated. Youll get in somewhere. It's not as bad as people make it out to be. Just wear all black casual clothing except at sisyphos where you should be colorful and the kink clubs where you have to wear kink gear for certain parties. Basically dress like you normally would except it's all black lol. Maybe paint your nails black. Be quiet in line, look up the event on RA beforehand, buy tickets, and know the event name and one or two of the DJs names. Memorize them. They might ask if you know the event or who you're there to see. Be polite, don't be on your phone in line, dont be yelling, drunk, etc. Not everyone there is a supermodel. They look for a mix of people, even old 60+ people get in. Fat, etc. so just try to have good energy and be excited to be there and say guten abend, sprechen sie englisch? when you get to the doorman if you don't speak german. Learn a little, though. they may ask how many are in your group. If you're alone say ich bin alien, etc. Ich haber fahrkarte (I have a ticket). It's not rocket science, just dont act like "omgggg i wonder if people are gonna be nakedddd lolllll." Berghain is the only one that's super difficult to get into to the point where you have to do certain things and be a certain type of person in my opinion. The other ones it's mostly just dress code, good attitude, and being there specifically to go to that event and that club on that specific night. If you DO get turned away, say "ok danke", smile, and leave. They'll remember that you were polite and if they see you again on a different night you'll be more likely to get in. If you like a certain club, keep going back! It gets easier and easier the more they know you. I hope you have a great time bro. You're gonna get in most places unless it's a huge night. If you want specific tips i can tell you pretty much exactly what to do
>>2897981Back to /pol/, mate.
Berlin is one of the only places to which I've ever been that I despised>Utterly filthy. Every single flat surface is covered in graffiti or stickers or tattered posters>druggies screaming their guts out in every single park>Rubbish and litter strewn everywhere>The people are either immigrants or miserable sullen arseholes>actual slum shacks everywhere (the locals refer to these as le vibrant squats where people do art)>obligatory tranny flags and antifa banners everywhereAvoid. I don't know how the rest of German can sleep at night knowing that this fucking SHITHOLE is their capital.
>>2901937If you wanna get some physical activity in and feel like getting really close to the molecule men statue and while listening to stories of Germans sneaking past the Berlin Wall along the way .. Kayak Berlin ToursPanorama BerlinDurch Kreuzberg auf die SpreeHonestly there's so only so many museums you can pack into a day. You can spare 3 hours to look at the city from a different perspective and take things slow :)I live in Germany, just not in Berlin, so I kind of hate visiting but this is probably my fav memory besides eating the best shishkebab on Sonnenallee
I'm going to Iceland for a couple of days around the eclipse. Any tips or recommendations?
>>2900822>Any tips>seltjarnarnes>snæfellsnes APPARENTLY EVERYONE HAS BEEN SPEAKING ICELANDIC EVERYTIME THEY SNEEZE.
>>2901294I copied the name obviously, i have no idea how that even sounds
>>2901295>i have no idea how that even sounds>hafnarfjörður>alftanessounds like sneezing
>>2900822If you plan to swim look up the hygiene rules. Most Icelanders know how to swim so try to learn if you don't already, youll fit in more
>>2901761I don't think I'll be swimming, I plan to drive around and enjoy nature. I have a prosthetic leg and am quite clumsy, so there is about 10% chance I will fall off a cliff or get stuck in some cave. I feel pretty excited.
Should I book a spontaneous trip to Corfu? I just looked at cheap flights from Norway and found a one week return trip, leaving this Saturday already, at 80 bucks. I've no plans except chilling on the beach and experience a warmer climate than I'm used to. Please respond quickly.
>>2901604>Should I book a spontaneous trip to Corfu?No need. Hit up Singapore, Appalachia, and Malaysia.
>>2901604No thanks
>>2901604yeah, I've been to other greek islands, never to Corfu, but it should be fun enough. Warm weather, nice beach, decent food, lots of shitty iced coffee. You'll enjoy it. Take a ferry somewhere if you can, sailing across that beautiful mediterranean sea is a great experience.
>>2901604friend visited and loved it.
Živjo! My trip to Ljubljana/Slovenia inches closer and closer, so it's fine if I don't get any replies by Friday, but just in case I need some suggestions on how to make the most out of itSome things I want to do while there:>visit the National Museum of Slovenia>attempt to get a ticket to an Avsenik-themed concert in Begunje (yeah, not in Ljubljana but still)>visit the Kolezija pool at least onceI also want to go to AKC Metelkova Mesto because the last time I went there I worked up the courage to join some people in a game of Cards Against Humanity, and I intend to return home after having made some friends in LublanFor the record I've booked a hostel for like 200-ish euros, while my budget is around 800Thanks for any replies that come out of this thread!
>>2899290>I also want to go to AKC Metelkova Mesto because the last time I went there I worked up the courage to join some people in a game of Cards Against Humanity>Thanks for any replies that come out of this thread!Epic!
Very boring place and I don't get bored. Maybe wander around trying $2 pizza at different bakeries
Any tips on how to spend a day in Maribor?
>>2901548There's really nothing to do there except walk around
>>2901548lol I've been to Maribor, and I have to agree with this guy >>2901590. Half a day is more than enough for Maribor. Maybe go to Lake Bled instead, at least you can see better sights, do some interesting hikes, do some water activities.
How did the Czechs trick the world into believing degenerate Prague is a one of a kind European destination?
>>2901130Nice thing about Prague is they didn't import a million rapefugees to terrorize and exterminate the locals. Compare that to Germany nextdoor which is a total shithole of violent criminals of color
You can buy some very cheap pass for tram and metro 24/7 travel.Beer and food is not too expensive even close to center you can find something affordable.Museums are everywhere but whatever it has some cool ones.You can take the bus out of town and go fossil hunting at old quarries.I was stuck there for 3 months.
>>2901418Forgot pic.Some cool helmet i saw there
>>2901418>fly across an ocean and/or cross a border possibly several borders for “cheap beer”yeah see this is why I say this city is a meme>I was stuck there for 3 months.so was I
>>2900876I've visited a couple of times. What bothers me about the city is that the different areas or neighborhoods are not really well connected, there's weird train tracks or highways criss-crossing the city making it hard to move from one spot to another. Take the train station as an example: in most european cities, the main train station is centrally located and easily accessible. In Prague it's in a weird spot, hard to walk to, you have to go up and down the most horrible flight of stairs where hobos camp out. Rome is much more walkable, for instance.
for the average american tourist, appalachia offers a dramatically richer, deeper, and more rewarding experience, culturally, aesthetically, and spiritual, than anything in the rocky mountains or western united states.
>>2901441There are shuttles for seniors and disabled operated by many counties even in the reddest states, but you have to call and set up a ride a few days in advance. They are not intended for non-resident travelers moving onward.Some of Appalachia is really gentrified. Western NC in particular. But I'd hate for my entire travels to be reliant on the whims of kind strangers who stop to give me a ride.
>>2901584No they have normal buses in some appalachian towns and cities but they probably just don't run very often. Its not just a dial-a-ride thing though in all places, it is pre-scheduled service at a regular interval. And the most popular trails do sometimes have bus shuttles to them, like McAfee knob near roanoke has a shuttle to the trail from town. But really you are missing out on a lot of appalachia without a car.
>>2901610Amtrak Cardinal seems a good way to visit WV as a foot traveler. Station timings from Cincy are pretty good for stopovers. Can't decide on which way to go once I leave east Texas. One option is to visit the Mississippi Delta on the Amtrak City of New Orleans, then go Memphis, Nashville and Cincinnati before boarding the Cardinal to visit West Virginia, eventually making my way down to the North Carolina Piedmont for a family visit. Seems more interesting than riding the Amtrak Crescent straight from Louisiana to NC, cutting through some of the most cookie cutter generic parts of the Southeast.
what a strangely controversial place
>>2901610>Lazy poors miss out on lifeTruth nuke
