I'm visiting Austria (Vienna) for the first time, looking to explore the capital.What are your best recommendations for interesting places to visit? I'm into the outdoors, architecture, art, and museums.5 nights in total.
>Australian moving not traveling to Pacific Island / South-East Asia
>>2833779Fancy adding anything else here? What's the point of this thread?
>>2833822What's the point of Australians
I'm visiting The Netherlands for the second time, looking to explore more of the country outside of Amsterdam. Already got Haarlem, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Delft in mind, but are there any other places worth visiting for a day trip? I'm split between staying in The Hague or Rotterdam, idk which one is more interesting desu.Got 8 nights total!
>>2832356How are tutors in Amsterdam?How are the coffee shops?
Who will be in town for ade next week?
I heard Maastricht has some cool caves
>>2833850What was the purpose of quoting via greentext if you were gonna address the entire post? You're only supposed to do that to highlight specific parts of a post. You don't actually need to do that if you plan on responding to the entire post.
>>2834028based 4chan sensei
what is Laos like?
>>2833756It’s half that and half anons pretending they’ve been somewhere when they haven’t and then lying about how much money they have.
>>2829788How about rivers and lakes? Or is it all just leech infested?
>>2833902Erosion is pretty bad in parts of Laos - the country is basically one huge pile of silt. Kids still play in the creeks on hot days, but they aren't particularly clean.>>2833895India, 42 days out
Thailand's natural beauty is much better preserved than Laos, where most people still rely on the land for a living.
>>2833902In rainy season, the rivers all turn brown (almost all) and double, triple or more in volume. In the dry season, they run clear, even the Mekong. There are beaches in the Mekong, especially in southern Laos (4,000 islands) with plenty of sand. The river is full of sand because of erosion. As for leeches I'm guessing they are similar to anywhere else. American rivers and creeks are also full of leeches. If you are in them enough, you will encounter them. The Nam Ngum reservoir has a few "beaches" I think but these are more rocky. It doesn't get much tourism but they built a casino out there recently.>>2833941>pile of silt. Actually, the silt washes downstream into Cambodia, where a lot of it ends up in the Tonle Sap, making Cambodia very fertile and how Angkor was able to emerge as a civilization. The rest goes down into the Mekong Delta, so Laos loses all its silt to the downstream countries. It was never as productive agriculturally for this reason. That, coupled with being landlocked, kept it at a disadvantage.
never really rode a motorbike before, scooter maybe i rode once or twice. Would it be good idea to rent motorbike (not scooter) and take organized motorbike trip with >=1 other people over Greece (mostly Pelopones)? I heard that region of Greece is sparsely populated so if i just survive until gtfo of Athens then i should be all fine?
If you're coming from a Northern Europe cunt or America/Canada it is extremely risky. The roads/ driving culture in Greece is very different and chaotic compared to what you're probably used to. With that being said, the best things in life often involve risk. I am a paramedic by trade and personally would never. I've seen what happens when things go wrong and very very wrong. I guess do what you like and definitely get good travel insurance. It would certainly be a blast if everything goes right.
>>2833885I am from central europei have driving license for 3 years, driving regularly for few months. Do you recon renting a car (preferably same model as i have) for greek trip over Pelopones would be much safer?
>>2833657A motorbike is a good idea to do on your own but not for an organized trip, so I would do it solo.
>>2833919Listen, I'm American and have had minimal exposure to roads in southern/balkan Europe, What I have seen is frantic, not terrifying, just frantic. I don't know statistics of the region. From what little I have scene( a few 1 weeks trips) it's not spectacular. What I do know is motor bike accidents can be deadly at even low/moderate speeds. What makes me concerned for you is that you have no relevant motorbike experience, and to try it in an area with increased risk exposure is not fantastic. There is a way to ride motorbikes safely. It's not to do it in an area you're unfamiliar with and a driving culture that doesn't make sense to you. At minimum buy a cheap bike at home and take a few weekend rides first. Sell it when you're done and only be out a few hundred bucks.
>>2833932I never drove before in my life before my mom put me in a driving school. Our first driving lesson was in busy afternoon traffic in the city. Pay attention and don't take risks, it's that simple.
Long story but I'm gonna be in vegas full-day from Oct 25 till Oct 30.I'm 20 but have a fake ID. I don't know how strict they are but whatever, some casinos will let me in.Things I wanna do:>Gamble (max $250 lost)>Go to a nice record store and buy Heaven or Las Vegas>Rent a car and go to Grand Canyon and other roadside stuff (diners and shit)>Walking around the strip, Bellagio and all of that shit>Watch some live events (hopefully they don't bounce me with my fake ID)If you have any ideas or advice, please help me out
>>2831939It’s going to suck for you.
going to vegas in early Decemberlooking at renting a car for a couple days and doing the couriers route from new vegas while im there.Which rental company in vegas is the least shit?I'm 23 and have a hertz five star account from capone if there is a good status match with other companys.
>>2833445There are like 2 parent companies that own every single car rental company. Just rent whatever is a good deal. Use a credit card that provides automatic rental coverage and decline the insurance from the car company.
>>2832340>You want to play craps because you can take $50 and play conservatively all night, get stinking drunk off free cocktails, and still probably walk out with your $50you have never been to vegas lmao. craps on the strip is $25 min on the pass line. even off strip it's $10. all casinos in vegas are really stingy about free drinks too.
>>2833695>casinos in vegas are really stingy about free drinks too.I think this is wildly variable depending on where you are (not just which casino, but where on the floor), how busy it is, and what kind of internal policies they have for their own servers. Ive been given free drinks minutes after sitting down at a table or machine WHILE already having a nearly full drink in hand that i walked in with, ive also gambled for ~30min, won and left without anyone offering me a drink at all.
I’ve met several people irl from that country, and it seems pretty chill and welcoming. Recently, they’ve waived visa requirements for us (Colombia). From what I’ve researched, the cost of living is similar to ours and as long as I avoid talking about the gov, be respectful and learn basic Russian, a three-month trip sounds like it could be nice. btw I WFH and have decent savings, so money shouldn’t be an issue—especially if I can find someone willing to rent me an apartment. Any tips? Also what is the catch?
>>2833710That would do it yeah
>>2833710Lenin famously was in bed with international banking groups... Your attempt at applying 1 theory to every single aspect of global history and events is Africa-tier. Minsk is a mini-Moscow between the Baltic and Black Sea basins. It's on slightly elevated land, but has no real natural fortification. As such, it's constantly been a victim of raids. Locals have no chance but to submit to whoever is the regional power.As such, a sense of submission and insularity is going to set in. If your people are used to paying huge taxes to nobility, being burnt down in wars, and having foreigners come and go, you're not going to be open and smiley to them.
>>2833464Belarus is at a very high latitude. The long harsh winters are not conducive to joyousness. Go to Lithuania if you want to be around nicer people - it's become a lot more expensive, however.
>>2833870>latitude
>>2833858>>2833870>oy vey its not the communistssamefag
What country would be the best option for me?I have $2,000 USD in passive income from bonds for the next 25 years.I currently live in Belgium, where rent costs $1,700 USD a month.I’m tired of living in such an expensive city.My first option would be Chile, since I know basic Spanish.What are your thoughts on Chile in terms of accommodation, food, and safety?An honorable mention is Kazakhstan, although I can’t read Cyrillic.
>>2828287>So you can build income every year and then also cash out in 20 yearsyeah exactly. On the expiry/maturity of your bond you get the entire principal returned to you. stock chuds could never >>2828297>unlikely long term rates will come down muchcheck picrel - long term yields are not stable at all, they are based on perceptions of future inflation. And coincidentally, so is the Fed's interest rate ! I won't even give the retard above you a (You) because he's clearly lost the plot and doesn't understand how a declining interest rate environment means the value of your bond goes up
>>2824925>I have $2,000 USD in passive income from bonds for the next 25 years.24,000/yr maybe you should just get a job?
>bond>presumably ladderedyou're leaving fuckloads of money on the table and probably losing real purchasing power.go balls-deep in income ETFs and withdraw as necessary then reinvest the remainder
>>2824925She's turning 30 soon
Unironically, Rural Latvia. At least for a few months. Figure the language out as you go.
how much money for food and tickets I need in Istanbul? Is 800 liras fine for a dinner? I'll be going there in November.
Who the fuck even knows any more. I've been there in 2022 and 800 TRY was quite a bit of money - Turkey was dirt cheap in general. Since then the compound inflation is like 150% and lira is worth less than a third of what it was. Tourists bitch that it's gotten horrifically expensive and judging by the hikes of ticket prices in euros, I'd wager they're right.Cross your fingers for someone who's just been there, or I suggest go ask a Turk on /int/ who's all up to date with Efendi Tayyip's Wild Ride.
>>2833576Some parts of the city are much more expensive than others. The area I went was cramped, extremely hilly, and fairly priced. This was a local restaurant. A taxi's motor burned out and stalled in the road right while I was dining on the sidewalk. Eventually they got it moved out of the way, and once it cooled off the driver drove it back to the shop making bad noises (ran out of oil, perhaps)
>>2833684What’s the date on that photo in your photo app? Those prices seemly wildly out of date and not up to the current level of inflation.
>>2833576don't forget to bring some dolars so the hotel workers will tip themselves when they clean your room
>>2833741July 17, 2025You must've went to the nice parts of the city if you were seeing higher prices. I paid $23 USD for my room, which was pretty shitty but soulful.>>2833842There are so many exchange houses in Istanbul, you shouldn't need to bother with an ATM.
It's always been a dream of mine to visit India. It comes off as a world of mystery, exoticness, and wonder. I adore the food, love history, and am fascinated by religions and cultures.Anybody been? Any recommendtions? Looking to go next year.
>>2832900why don't you have a lock for your bag?>>2833052>a crucial SIM card linked to crypto exchangeyou need to get a better 2FA method like a yubikey if you have any real money on there
>>2833841>you need to get a better 2FA method like a yubikey if you have any real money on thereI only send crypto from Trezor to CEX to bank. Nothing ever on there. I never need my SIM for the CEX but if there was ever a problem with my account I would need it. I used Google 2FA
>>2833487Idk. I'm super careful choosing only high 8s or 9s on booking.com. If I don't see several reviews from foreigners, I don't book. I want them to be scared of losing their rating and income. When I get a nice Airbnb I can feel safe leaving shit there, otherwise I take a money wallet over the shoulder when I go out. Hidden cameras and shit is maybe a bit paranoid. Possible but idk. Stick to Airbnbs if you're paranoid. I've had some nice ones here
>>2833846>>2833487Also look out for any reviews pressuring guests to leave reviews.If you see evidence of this, you can assume mass-statpadding.
>>2833841I travel with a combination lock, but it needs a locker to function.
Should I go to Switzerland or Southern Chile?I heard that Switzerland is full of Indian & Chinese tourists everywhere you go. May as well go somewhere else with snowcapped mountain ranges & glacial lakes that isn't overrun with tourists, and Chile sounds perfect.
>>2832664Really? Jeets fucking LOVE hiking in America.
>>2833162>erm do you realize No achmed, just two extremely close European ethnic groups (yes, two - because let's be honest, the "Italians" are actually Germans) shared a small territory for a while doesn't mean they need to let in infinity brown people from the most backwards shitholes on the other side of the planet. What a retarded disingenuous argument. >b-but this one head of stateReflect on why you're so desperate to escape your own people and live near us
>>2832822>Indian tourists in Switzerland are either extremely wealthy families or very bourgeois expat professionals
>>2833138>Chile you definitely want to go in summerThe best season is mid-November till mid-January, and then March. Chileans tend to take vacations during February, and while it might rain some more down south during November/March, it is much quieter and there's less people around.
>>2833501I really don't see what your point is, it's not clear the guy with his feet on the seat is one of the Indians and what they're eating isn't really smelly or messy
I recently won the jackpot in my state lottery. Fortunately it's not a dystopian state that forces your name to be public. I've won more money than I could ever dream of, but as a NEET I don't know what to do. As I cannot explain my immediate change in lifestyle, I've decided to assume the façade that I have got a job in another country and need to move within just weeks (my money will clear next week). So my questions to you anons, are:- Where should I move to? Money is not an issue, I will invest it safely in the stock market and live off dividends. I could afford literally anywhere beyond tax havens like Monaco but I have no desire to be there anyway (I'm sure Nice is nicer)- Do you have any suggestions for my alibi?I've been a NEETGOD for years now and the massive gap in my CV will turn some heads if they hear I am moving internationally for work. - Any places I should visit that you recommend in general?
>>2829363>That is a safe 3% after taxesOP is about to go rootless international so he can just change his tax residency to somewhere with low or no income/capital gains tax. $300k in net annual income is more than enough to live comfortably anywhere in the world
>>2832099>OP is about to go rootless international so he can just change his tax residency to somewhere with low or no income/capital gains taxNot if he's a US citizen unless he renounces. He'll always end up paying the higher amount between the US rate and the rate of where he moves.
>>2817321>will turn some heads if they hear I am moving internationally for work.If you don't have any close relationships just move away and leave a letter saying that you needed a fresh new start or you would've offed yourself.
>>2817324is it because the ex yugoslavia is just mono ethno states?
>>2817321do some europoor state like romania bulgaria or greece so you can live like a king
might go to fiji next march. anyone been here? what's it like
>>2833722Well to be honest I was only there for a week and only stayed at one resort, WayaLailai, which was a good move because the other people I met regretted that they were only staying there for a couple of nights, trying to see more of the country instead of fully embracing Fiji time.You're probably going to land in Nadi, and then the big fancy resorts are all a 20 minute drive away at a place called Denarau. I wasn't feeling that because they're overly luxurious, commercialised, expensive. I don't really see the point of Fiji if you're going to be surrounded by rich white golfers and influencers taking pictures by swimming pools.I got a ferry out to the Yasawa island chain which is about a 2 hour boat trip. There are fancy resorts there too, but also cheaper and more authentic ones. These are islands with no roads etc. I spent the week snorkeling, hiking, relaxing in paradise. And it really is paradise.If I had another week I'd probably take a flight to Vanua Levu, just get somewhere as remote as possible. There's one literally called The Remote Resort which has great reviews, looks pretty sweet
>>2833635I've been wanting to check it out too. There are direct flights from my city and they're fairly cheap.Anybody have any thoughts on the food down there? Seems heavy on coconut, which I love.
>>2833635Flying there next week to spend a month or two in the Yasawa Islands. Will post a trip report maybe
>>2833732>I got a ferry out to the Yasawa island chainHey cool. That's where I'm going. I imagine the hiking is excellent there because you have to hike to get to other towns because no roads? What kind of travellers on the Yasawa Islands?
>>2833777nta i stayed in westin which is meh and the beaches in denarau are shit brown colouredbut loved my stay in the northern islands, two resorts namely Octopus and Blue lagoon resort. Pretty beaches, sunsets and lovely vibes
Xinjiang EditionPost trip plans, past experiences, questions, advice etc in this threatno political arguments (calm discussion is fine) or spam pleaseold >>2796358
I want to go to China but I'm scared of getting scammed, getting arrested, getting killed, getting butchered, getting poisoned, getting run over, getting crushed by a collapsing building, getting tortured in prison, getting lost, getting cursed at by locals, getting stabbed, getting kidnapped by Triads, getting kidnapped by the government, getting my documents confiscated, getting my identity stolen, and getting diarrhea. Will I be OK as a 6'2" white blonde Christian that exclusively dresses in American flag pattern clothes?
>>2833261I could say the same about America but it would be true.
>>2833264>N...no u
>>2833261how many news stories do you hear about tourists who actually have those things happen to them?
>>2833307It's just the usual mentally ill falun gong guy who spams this thread occasionally
Is there anything nice to do at Montreal?I'm going to spend a 9hr long layover there
>>2830795But enough about english canada.
Thinking about taking the family to canada next christmas and spending a week in the quebec old city. Travelling from Aus and never been to canada before. Any advice?
>>2832718Idk if there is a weeks worth of shit to do there midwinter. Ride the slide on the terasse Dufferin. Quebec aquarium if you have kids.If you can afford it go somewhere to rent snowmobiles.
>>2830787>you can check out the "underground city" (really just a couple of shopping malls connected by tunnels)other advice is good but skip this. it's literally just a mall
>>2832740>Ride the slide on the terasse DufferinIs that what its called? I was 14 and our school took us on a trip to Montreal and Quebec City and there was this ice-and-snow amusement park and it was February and we had to drive through roads that were like walled in with snow higher than our car, never seen anything like that before or since I recall the amusement park was somewhat near Quebec City and had a ton of different slides and such. It was so fun, one of my favorite childhood memories.
