How do y'all feel about the new trend of gouging tourists on admission fees?$35 to walk up a tower and they make you pay $9 more for an audioguide that doesn't work $35 to walk inside the Hagia Sophia when most of it's closed off and 2 years ago it was free
>>2902510Good thing it was built as a church then
>>2901704im in istanbul and i literally thought the same thing yesterday for hagia sophia and palacewe are basically funding the poor here its fine
>>2902513muzzrats squatting in something they murdered 100,000 christians to take doesn't make it impressive, it makes it disgusting and sullied
>>2902308>the hagia Sophia wasn't impressive
>>2901704incredible
Yes it does, and I'm gonna have a good time summerbumming from town to town around the mountains on these state-operated buses.
This part of east Texas definitely has rural character. Lots of wild creatures, sandy roads for miles through a mix of pasture and woodland with scattered habitations. It's pretty high trust, most people leave their gates open out here. But at the same time, everybody minds their own business and doesn't make trouble with their neighbors. It's not as hot or humid as I expected for Texas in August. But the main pastimes are watching TV on the sofa or riding dirtbikes around. Social life is limited to the occasional beer and burger at the local joint, and even then you only get five minutes' flirting with the buxom waitresses (who have dozens of other single men jestering for her attention with the severe dearth of nubile females in rural Texas). And these cheap old American homes, they have problems upon problems. Everywhere you look you see something that needs work, and most of those projects require sizable investments in materials even if you can figure out how to do all the labor yourself. Mortgage, property tax and mandatory homeowner's insurance on a $150K property come out to $1500 per month - not to mention utilities, trash, upkeep and repairs. Living in the woods sounds like a dream until you start walking around and see that most of the lot is overgrown brush strewn with a disheartening amount of old rubbish that requires a huge investment to make into a neat desirable habitation.Yes, owning your own piece of dirt does provide a feeling of empowerment and security that a rentcuck or traveling vagabond can never enjoy. You don't really have to answer to anyone for what you do on your property out in the backwoods. But don't let anyone tell you it's cheap to live in the American countryside in a decaying old home. Even if you are fine with the messiness, there will still be a constant backlog of deferred maintenance costs. And even somebody as much of a skilled DIY handyman as my brother struggles hard with some of the challenges he faces.
Most Texans will kill any venemous creature they encounter within a hundred yards of their home. Spraying quarts of bug poison is a necessity to keep out pests when you have a million cracks they can enter through. All the same, my bro caught a centipede crawling on his bed blanket in the morning. The bugger was extremely tough, spraying venom out when he was flung to the floor and stepped on with a croc sandal. It took a stomp and grind motion before he finally got crushed. If you should try to smash one by reflex when it crawls on you in your sleep, it will give you the most nightmarish awakening of your life.
Time to wrap up this thread at the four weeks mark with a friendly salamander. $1446 has been spent to cover 3200 miles and visit twenty towns in five states. Ten out of 28 nights were spent outdoors; the rest were spend in hotels (7), hostels (4), trains (3), and family homes (4). Lodging spend averaged $22.63 per travel day or 44% of the total. Supermarket food cost me $14 per travel day, 27% of the total, and I was eating some pretty good stuff. Covering the vast distances of America does run up a big transport bill, with 114 miles per day covered on average; $313 or 22% of spending is definitely a reasonable price for covering such a distance by train and bus. That's an average of $16 spent for every town town visited. It's worth noting that on most rides I did not have somebody sitting next to me. Miscellaneous spending totaled $103.Peace out, faggots
>>2902589wagey wagey get in cagey
>>2897589quite good
how is slovenia for traveling?
Let's talk about travel in this region.I'm planning a trip here and I only have time for 8 full days.My itinerary is as follows:2 days in Vilnius 5 days in Riga 1 day in TallinnI'm going to be taking two day trips from Riga: one to Sigulda and Cesis, and another to Kuldiga.What do you all think of this? Any tips? I will be staying in hostels (looking forward to the nightlife in Riga) and using public transport to get around.
>>2902209all of it is new build because the wars wrecked us. it was literally THE hotspot for reich vs soviet shit. all that replaced it are commie blocks.
>>2902257>all of it is new buildThat's complete bullshit, 2/3rds of Vilnius old town survived WW2, 60% of Riga old town, and the entirety of Tallinn old town.Why are you saying things that are untrue?
>>2902320I'll be in Vilnius shortly, and already been to Riga and Tallinn. I think this anon is either retarded, or trying to gatekeep his cities so that annoying tourists dont destroy it like many other and price him out.
>>2899316As someone who has loved in both estonia and latvia and visited lithuania multiple times I can tell you that latvia is the worst, lithuania is the second best and estonia is the bestRiga is easily the worst capital, I was living in a small village in latvia and sometimes went to check it out
>>2899316visit riga
Is the classic American road trip dead? It sure seems like interstates take you through a homogenized version of the US.
try appalachia plenty of places where you can drive for hours without touching an interstateyou can drive along old forgotten turnpikes and indian trails dating back thousands of yearsalso breezeport IS appalachia, once you get north of the turnpike/76 its quite nice and apart from 80 there's no highways in northern pa just 99 which is not really an interstate past state college
Small towns and shit are mostly dying, yeah... it's kinda depressing at least here down south. Clearly towns that used to mean something to people, left to rot. No sense of community, no industry, tons of land being bought by private equity, just slow quiet death. This isn't meant to be political but our leaders have done us wrong.
>interstates have McDonald's and gas stationsFascinating insight from the incel peanut gallery
>>2905233If you’re trying to get across the country as fast as possible than yes but if you’re actually going to take the time to see things than no.
>Leon, Guadajuanta, Santiago de Quertaro>mid-late 20's gringo>texmex spanish skills (hola, taco gracias)>luv me leather boots>likely going solowill I get scalped by Jalisco or other narcos or should I be fine? I've never been to mexico outside of a 3 hour layover on my way to Europe, I'm also employed by my state.Also what should I do outside of the big tourist things? I know I'm gonna look for some goofin boots, I fuck with my cowboy boots and wanna flex on the cholos in my midwest town
>>2905473Not exactly like I can speak to anyone here since everyone only speaks Spanish. Didn't expect to be Japan china tier monolingual given how many of the fuckers move to the USA. Not very many tourists either.
>>2905478Different generations man.The kind of person who would risk life amd death or kidnapping to cross a desert is not exactly the kind of person who had access to education like you. It is not suprising those people with 5 years of schooling if that would not be known for studying.Work illegally for 4 years and fuck off back. And who knows how many other ways of life people do.If you want to buy tacos in english. Go to los angeles, houston chicago or something.
>>2905494>puedo tener dos ordenes de tacos al pastor por favorcmon i haven't taken spanish in 20 years and I can do thatalso san miguel de allende is touristy and (imho) nice if you want that experience
Green go home
>>2905478>everyone only speaks Spanish.They all speak English but you have to attempt speaking Spanish first
Any train travelers here? I'm thinking of doing a cross country Amtrak trip one day. What am I in for? Something about having my own little cabin on a train, staying up late, and slowly falling asleep to the sounds and vibration of the train seems so comfy.
I do amtrak a lot, biggest issue is it's pretty boring after the first 2-3 hours. Sure it gets good, but you gotta make sure your train is passing at the right hours. Just rent a car, drive around montana, and you'll get what you want. Ain't shit from Chicago to most montana anyways
>>2905688The Amtrak trains out west nearly always have interesting characters on board who want to chat for hours, in my experience. People start conversations easily. Midwest and East, everyone keeps to themselves and avoids engaging with strangers, though every now and then there's an exception. (The last two travelers who started small talk with me were both Hispanic females.) So in addition to a general lack of scenic views, you also feel the lonely hours pass by. Best to break up your trip with 24 hour stays in various towns. Get out and hopefully talk to somebody local. And always check bus schedules if the train timings are unsuitable for you, or the fares are too jacked up.
I've done KL to Bangkok before, booked a full first class sleeper cabin for myself on the Thai side, loaded up with a shitload of beers, some gummies and a bucket of kfc. Watched movies half the time. Was bliss>>2904983>Australia>trains Are you retarded?
I've traveled a few times on night trains in Europe. They're pretty convenient because you leave in the evening and arrive in the morning, ao you don't really lose any useful time and get the full day on arrival.
>>2904855That bag makes me think you are super gay and lame
Best places to travel to as an unc?
>>2904171>It's always nice going to a place where being a white man if a buff instead of a nerf though.There's not a single brown county I have visited that has not bestowed upon me the White privilege my ancestors fought for. Maybe if your people did more than kill each other and hold out their hand while mumbling "wan monies" people would smile when they see your kind.
>>2904245>>2904370Yeah I was talking about angloid shitholes like the US where the white women all hate white men. Brown countries all love white men, Europe seems to vary. No country of women like Indian men, I am not jeetposting.
>>2904425>white women hate white menThis is the definition of jeetposting saar you are just being subtle about it by merely implying rather than outright saying they prefer nons
>>2904523He's probably a SYM (sensitive young man) who has been treated like shit by women he got the courage up to cold approach in a bar or something.Women can be brutal. Despite the constant incel fear-mongering, young women by far are more radicalized in terms of gender and racial politics these days.That said, it's (in part) because society/men have made them compete with Pornhub for attention and they think they have to be whores now to find a guy.Males aren't complaining about increased supply of unpaid whores, but should probably consider the emotional damage this wreaking on young women.
>>2904062miserable failure of a man kys neet faggot
>48 tips I wish I knew before visiting xy>xy is not what I was expecting>don't do these mistakes in xy>xy is not what you think>stressfull arival to xy>the truth about xyWhere do you get your information on youtube without being forced to watch slop?
>10 things to know before visiting xy>xy is my country>8 out of the 10 things are complete and utter bullshit
>>2904932>"must see things in Japan" article >it starts with a picture of Fuji looming over TokyoI have to wonder how many people went to Japan actually expecting to see this.
>>2905142Fuck, forgot the picture.
>>2904932>being black in xy
>>2904932this is the worst place for info. this board is full of lowlifes and creepy fat white guys with no future. simple as.
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?
>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.
>>2901981sound good
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.
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
>>2901282noted
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.
>>2901604swim there
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!
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.
>>2899290thank you
I don't know why but I have the urge to be in the most northern and remote reaches of north america, just as I feel to be at the very bottom tip of South America. Anyone have any pointers and advice on visiting this place?
>>2902227It's very expensive and very boring
>>2902227>>2902229I've always heard that if you enter a grocery store there and see the prices, its custom to walk out saying you'll have 'nunavut'.
>>2902227go ahead
Which one should I go to for a 3-4 day week-end in your opinion ? from FranceI like a good nightlife as well
>>2905611>>2905632>Seething about America for no reason out of nowhere Lol okay
>>2905632>term invented by the Prussians to describe the area they wanted to put under their influence.So you admit it's fake made up bullshit created for propaganda
>>2905725It is not the "gotcha" you think it is and whether it's a sensible geographical and cultural term or just Bismarck's propaganda catching on is besides the point. The point is >>2905152 is completely wrong and applying the wrong motives to the wrong people at the wrong time in history, along with the million other retards who keep butting in to spout the exact same shit like clockwork every single time the term comes up somewhere.
>>2905725>So you admit it's fake made up bullshit created for propagandaas opposed to the distinction between eastern and western Europe, which is an absolute and timeless truth which transparently represents the underlying and natural order of the world
>>2905132gonna say Budapest. the best social life, great architecture, exotic enough to be interesting, not too expensive. easy to get drugs. lots of random side quests like thermal baths to do if you get bored
