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Hey gang, several friends and I are going backpacking in GRORIOUS NIPPON this janurary. Our flight is United and we are flying> y u no go to korea u baka gaijin?
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>>1045754 Janurary 1st that is
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It's not like Japanese immigration is going to care (or even know, most likely) that you did this.
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>>1045669 >if you call enough attention to yourself, sue you for the amount you would have had to pay for the ticket as actually used, But isnt the non-used ticket actually cheaper for them?
They flew an empty seat, so they used less fuel.
>Also, and I understand that this part may not bother you, but it is the sort of thing scummy people do, entering into contracts they have no intention of abiding by. Again, you pay for a flight you are not doing, so they have a net-win out of this broken contract.
Or they would have, if airfares were actually tied to reality, and not some weird vodoo.
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>>1045867 You're forgetting that by not paying for the correct kind of flight, they lose money. That's why people do this, it's cheaper.
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>>1046009 No, I am not forgetting it, I am willfully ignoring it!
Its just not logical that A - 1000km - B - 200km - C is cheaper than only A - B. Those 200 B-C kilometers can not generate money out of thin air!
Now I am not trying to defend the whole practice, and true, the airline has every right to stop doing business with someone breaking their contract, but the starting issue is the fact that prices are all kinds of fucked up arbitrary, so on the other hand, the customer has every right to do whatever he pleases with the seat he bought, which includes not sitting on it.
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My plan was to go the ULTRA Miami because i graduate en May. But the 2 guys i was going with, ditch me. One because of money, and the other because her sister´s wedding is in the exact same date. Where can i find people to go with? I mean like a safe webpage, or something similar.
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Just meet people there you dumb dumb.
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Twitter is probably one of the best ways to get in touch with people at the moment. I'm going to EDC Orlando in... what a week.. and I'm going alone. Yet, I found a bunch of people that are going via twitter and are down to hang out with me and what not. Going alone is a weird feeling but you meet really cool people. I went with a few friends to MoonRise and got a huge group of people/friends when I left.
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Are there any good travel shows i can watch online?
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>>1045813 I like that show. It gets kind of weird when they try to be "deep", but it;s the show that made me want to travel.
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>>1045813 Kinda broish
We need a modern day rick steeves who is not so euro centric
Bordain would be good if it wasnt all about food
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>>1045819 wow thats neat. is that on netflix?
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>>1046070 First 2 seasons on Netflix. 3rd on Youtube. Apparently Scott has been trying to convince Netflix for a season 4 contract.
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>>1045813 I agree with this.
Its by far the best realistic description of travel, they travel basically as any normal person would.
Lots of travel documentaries tend to be super scripted and completely organised, while these are good to learn about major tourist attractions and history they give you no perspective on the journey, have scripted interactions with locals, give no indications of problems along the way & offer nothing that is not on the tourist trail. Other major issue is that they often get media access & transport is not shown or is private transport (which is out of reach for most of us).
I also liked long way around for similar reasons as departures, people tell me madventures is good and others say they dont like it because they say it always goes for the shock factor.
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I'm studying in England until late December, I have most of next week off from school and I really want to take a trip to Scotland, probably getting a cheap flight into Edinburgh and going from there. I'd like to explore the natural beauty rather than cities , but I don't have a car, any suggestions?
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Have you looked into the railway lines? (they don't by any means go everywhere, but some lines - above all the West Highland line, from Glasgow to Oban, or Fort William and Mallaig) are very scenic, if slow.
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>>1046000 haha totally understandable
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>>1046007 Thanks! I'll look into those
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>>1046007 Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park has sparked my interest as well
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>>1045997 Whatever Rick Steves says to do, OP. He's pretty spot on with Italy, Ireland, Wales and Scotland. He's not necessarily the best guide in the rest of Europe, imho. But. Scotland, yes. Also you _do_ want a car, and a GPS in it.
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>>1045997 The best part, I think, is the west coast. But from Edinburgh you can travel north through the stunning Cairngorms national park. From there go a bit further North to roughly the Muir od Ord (roughly Inverness) and from there travel west. Take the route along the shore of Loch Ness and follow it for the length of the lake. Then go further west and take the landbridge to Skye. It's absolutely stunning. From Skye you can take the ferry to Mallaig and from there you can travel down the west coast past Fort Williams (with the Ben Nevis) and to Oban. In a week, that's entirely doable. From there you take the amazing route through Loch Lomond national park. and then to Edinburgh. Basically you can do this route counterclockwise or clockwise and you can start in either Glasgow, Edinburgh or even Inverness.
Oh, and when you're passing inverness you could take the route north to Wick. It's a beautiful coastal route passing the blask isle, Tain, Brora etc. Then head the same way back (from Wick to Inverness) and continue your journey past Loch Ness as described.
Anonymous
Does anyone have any recommendation for travel bags? I am currently using the same Jansport I have owned since I was 12 years old, about 13 years ago. Still works for basic shit but I wanted something better.
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>>1044411 There're a couple of crossover backpacks that will fit your requirements to travel, hiking and for daily life in 20-30l.
A few options:
Osprey Talon 22l
Deuter Speed Lite 20l
Bach Shield 22l
and if you need a bit more space the
Marmot Kompressor Verve 26
Mammut XERON SPEED 20 or 30l
They have a Laptop pouch or can fit one, enough space for the stuff you want to take with you, won't leak from the first rain drops or have a rain cover option and look like a mix of equipment and everyday gear. Most important they will pass as carry-on on every airline.
As usual with day packs well any backpack, try them in a outdoor store on ans ask to fill them with some weights. Take the one that fits you best and feels comfy.
Anonymous
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Not OP
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Oakley has some pretty brollic bags, check them out
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Anonymous
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Tortuga makes some baller packs.
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Let's get a Myanmar thread going.>Myanmar literature worth reading >The current prices of accommodation >Accessibility of the country (are there no-go-areas?) >Food to eat >Activities worth participating >Dos and Don'ts >Secret spots >Should I call it Myanmar or Burma?
Anonymous
>>1044843 Kwai bridge is in Thailand, isn't it?
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>>1045178 True, I just watched The Bridge Over River Kwai and it is indeed in Thailand
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Was there last year>Burmese Days by George Orwell, of course >Actually not particularly cheap, kind of meh for Asia. Pretty much no hostels anywhere except Rangoon, all 'guest houses'. >Curries are decent. Got pretty sick at the end of my trip, no idea what caused it. Lassi is very tasty. >Bagan, Inle Lake, all those. Really really amazing places. >Don't worry when you're going into Inle Lake and Bagan and the rickshaw guy pulls over and people from a kiosk ask for money. It looks dodgy as fuck, but it's actually a legit thing, apparently. >Do take dollars, but make sure theyre NEW ones. We had issues with them not accepting ones where lincolns head was in a circle or something. >Do take shittons of medication etc. >Don't go out clubbing unless it's Friday or Saturday, it'll be dead as fuck >Call it whatever you like.
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>>1040989 >it's safe to the point of you wondering how it can be so uber safe. Nobody will try to rob or scam you. Even taxi drivers won't rip you off. Had ONE taxi driver try that, but no others. Only other hassle is people wanting to sell you shit.
If you've lived in Asia you automatically become super-suspicious of everyone, and second-guess everything, but in general Myanmar is one of the best Asian countries for not getting hassled or scammed. People don't even stare all that much, which I found bizarre (having lived in China)
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>>1045178 Wasn't it built after the movie came out for tourism?
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>>1045579 lol I cant have kids and as a female it sucks so yes I have always loved watching over children not in some sicko type of way though ass -___- lol Anonymous
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>>1045769 I am western but yes I do not have a bachelor's so I guess that would mess me up Anonymous
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Hello people,
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>>1046075 China release times tend to be a few months behind other countries to slow down piracy. It might not come out in cinemas until Jan or Feb.
There are lots of big cinemas in both countries though, you won't have trouble finding one. Zhujiang New Town should have something in Guangzhou and Hong Kong has heaps, you could go to the mall next to IFC building, that has a decent cinema, I've seen a few things there. Good screen but small theatre so you get close but not too close.
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Hello /trv
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>>1046047 Seconded.
You want the good weather and the someone convenience of being in a large city. Westchester, NY is a close second though. You can travel into the city for nightlife stuff and also enjoy outdoor activities if you're willing to drive up into New England.
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>>1046047 >>1046053 thanks. that's what I was heading towards too.
Also its the closest to what Im used to weather wise. Hopefully itll be easy to make connections though
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>>1046042 I've met cool people from Westchester, NY from College, but never been to the city.
I've been to LA, its very large, lots of different parts, but I'm sure the area around UCLA is nice. Great mexican food and attractive people. I was taking a class in la and met people very easily, also people talked to me on buses and randomly, but i never made any long lasting friends that way. People won't give you the cold shoulder which is nice though.
Things to do: concerts, bars/restaurants with friends? Open mic comedy. Pre-screenings of movies, interviews with people, lots of stuff though, its based around entertainment.
i know nothing of Tucson.
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Anyone have any advice on cruises or stories?>Parents are considering going on one and seem to want me o join them
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Eat, fuck, have fun
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Why not ask in one of the other two cruise threads?
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I've never traveled abroad before, and with the assumption that I will traveling by myself (no qt3.14), where should I go first?
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>>1045677 This, take a cruise, but not the pussy one to just Nassau and back, Last year I took a 7 day Royal Caribbean cruise out of San Juan and it was one of the best trips ive ever taken.
