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Has anyone been to Tikal? looks better than the Mexican ruins and less tourists getting in my way
Guatemala>Mexico for touristsUNDOUBTEDLY so I say this as somebody who works in tourism in Guatemala 7 months of the year
>>2652720best way to incorporate Tikal if you're going to Cancun?
>>2652739There are these things called 'airplanes'.
What happens in Belarus?
Potato king reigns
>>2652459from my limited experience the girls pretend to be innocent but are sluts and quite cold hearted
>>2652719As somebody who dated a Belarusian girl you're spot on.
>>2652459There's some of the few remaining herds of European bison
>>2652777You have Trips and it's 777 are you Christian? If not I want to tell you God came down in the form of man and dead for your sins that through him you may have ever lasting life and be free and cleansed of your sins
I keep hearing >Japan is a great place to visit, but a terrible place to live! Those who've both travelled and lived in Japan, is this true? If so, why? I visited Japan last year, I know that obviously being on vacation with no commitments is a completely different experience from living somewhere and having a job, but still, to me it seemed like a place I would be happy to work in. >can go for a walk at night and don't have to get worried about getting robbed by a crackhead >know that if I leave my wallet somewhere, it'll still be there when I get back >if you live in a major city, you don't need a car, can basically get to anywhere in the country by bullet train >japanese people are polite, pleasant to be around, and keep to themselves which is great for an autistic introvert like me I know that Japan's working culture is extreme, but that only really applies to actual Japanese people, right? As a foreigner you won't really be expected to conform to any of the strict social rules
>>2652496I'm a shamfur worker, but I'm working remote. I just collect my salary and never see my manager or co-workers.
I much prefer Taiwan>less autistic>more soul>they're like the Japanese but without that "mystical" superficialness and stupid tatemae>Girls are more mature and willing to share their interests with you>Its cheaper there>they want foreigners to work there>nature is equally beautiful sure there's a risk China might invade, but chances of that are very very slim.
>>2652745thinking of going soon, any recommendations for places to live, things to do? I just like good vibes, decent scenery to look at (some nature) a couple good restaurants, not too busy or packed, places to walk, people to meetdon't think I'd stay in taipei too long, thinking I'd go east and bike down the coast looking for a decent place to relaxhow important is it to speak mandarin? (I know zero)
>>2652736Going from N2 to N1 was a pretty big jump, mainly because my education is only self study for 2 years and I didn't have much grammar or speaking experience. I definitely failed the grammar part and got everything wrong, reading is hard because you have such limited time (like you have enough time to read the passage just once and answer all the questions) and speaking also is aids because they deliberately try to confuse you. The only reason I could survive is because my vocab and Kanji level is extremely high, I got a 100% on that section. Tldr grind practice tests from shinkanzen master for a year and you should pass, can answer any specific questions as well
>>2652773Currently grinding hiragana and katakana As a beginner. Actually super easy and almost finished What are the best steps once I have these all memorized? I really want to get to the part where I am able to learn new words to actually speak.
Any particular hikes or tours? I will be in the area a little over 24 hours in mid June.
>>2648835North or south rim? It's going to be hot as shit.
Do the lava river cave. It's free. All you really need is a cheap headlamp and a flashlight. It can be get busy on the weekends, but the temperature inside is nice all year, so it's better than cooking on an outdoor hike. Also, don't skip sedona. There is good swimming at slide rock state park. Honestly, I'd drive down to Fossil Creek and do the waterfalls. That's one of the top 5 spots in Arizona and it's only like 90 minutes from Flagstaff.
>>2648835Have you gone mental. There's a fuck ton of scary dissperances here. Avoid if you want to live.
Hello, I currently live for rent in Germany. I lost my job last year and don't know if I should look for a new one right away. I'm thinking about quitting my apartment and traveling for a few years. I can realistically generate 500-1000 US dollars per month with stocks. Is that enough to travel full-time? I don't have high standards and can settle for little.I plan to travel mainly by bus and train.I would theoretically be homeless and I am afraid of whether I will be able to find my way back into society after a few years of travelling. What are good countries for my project? My plan is to camp a lot and find small rooms every now and then that I can rent for maybe $200 a month. Do you have any suggestions that might help me? Are there communities or places where homeless backpackers can meet?Thanks for any reply or suggestion
>>2652349Oh wow, that sounds good and like you can afford it. The plane ticket will probably be the most expensive. Are the winter months (November-April) good for traveling Indonesia? I was once in SEA during the rainy season and thought I was dying from mosquito bites that have ignited in the flood water, haha
>>2652331>various bus connections from Istanbul to Laos or VietnamI think you'd have no problem then with your budget. But you may have problems crossing borders by land if you are going from Istanbul to Laos. Make sure you do your research and have your visa stuff sorted out, because some countries like China have pretty onerous rules (you have to apply at the consulate or embassy of your home city).
>>2652668You're right, I think the borders in Iran are also harder to cross these days. so it will probably be the cheapest possible long-haul flights out of season. I don't want to be dependent on work, at least for a few years. The last decade has been very exhausting for me and I just can't do anything but relax and I want to get my setup done so that I don't have a time limit for it.
>>2652702Laos will be comfy. There are places you can camp on the Nam Khan river outside of Luang Prabang.
>>2652737My plan now is to fly to Indonesia in November or December and stay for 30 days. Take a ferry to Malaysia and take advantage of the 90 day free visa for Germans. Then the same thing again in Thailand for 30 days. Then the winter in Europe should be over and I can go camping and travel in Europe more often again
14.8 seconds of airtime edition>Last Thread: >>2637085>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: When in line for a coaster with a bunch of normies, feel free to autistically infodump to them every single iota of information you know about the ride you are about to go on: opening date, manufacturer, # of inversions, stats etc.Roller Coaster Database:>https://rcdb.com/Amusement Park News Sites:Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>2651826>fuck off to your regional six flags with shitty parking lot coastersI would rather wait 20 minutes for a parking lot coaster than 90 for Slinky Dog
>>2652122Ok I really don't care so fuck off already
>>2652122Ironically, Slinky Dog sits on land that was once partially a parking lot. No trace of it though unlike something like Scream. But they used to have a parking lot wild mouse coaster at animal kingdom where the painted parking lot lines were part of the theming
>>2652757Dino-Rama was both the best and worst example of "Theme park meta humor"
>>2652567No. I'll be fucking on. Why are you complaining about waiting an hour and a half for a damn children's ride lol. You're the one who got in line.
I'd like to try something: please recommend me destinations (cities, countries, sites, etc.) based on my taste in media (picrel). Also, feel free to post your own favorites images to get recommendations from other peopletopsters.org
You don't seem like a beach guy, probably not into theme parks, I doubt you hike much, probably only occasionally go to museums, not really a foodie. You probably drink a little, but not a ton. You wouldn't get a hooker, but you would have a one night stand. You travel solo. I bet you'd enjoy wandering around some old cities with Gothic castles and riding trains with your headphones on. Maybe do Prague, Vienna, Bratislava Budapest by train. How's I do?
>>2652229PortlandSan FranciscoSeattle
>>2652354I do love Berlin, thanks>>2652375never been to Australia, but Melbourne definitely seems like it has a cool art scene>>2652477Mostly right. I do like art museums a lot, and I grew up hiking and still like hiking. I like swimming a lot, so I like beaches if I can swim, but if I can't then I don't see any reason to be there. You're right I like gothic architecture and traveling solo. One thing, I love good food, especially seafood, and I like trying different foods from all over the world, so that's the thing I disagree the most on. Nice recs, I liked Prague and Budapest a lot when I went, and Vienna sounds amazing so I'd like to go there. Bratislava would be cool too. Thanks
>>2652229>Converge>Thee Michelle Gun Elephant>His Hero Is Gone>Sunny Day Real Estate>I Hate Myself>Soundgarden>No Longer Human>Muppets Christmas Carolvery basedidk maybe somewhere in Central/Eastern Europe similar to Prague or Budapest?
>>2652229Lauryn hill>No wonder they drag them behind trucksLinger longer bone dry
going to chicago for a work trip but will have some considerable amount of time to myself. Im not generally a traveler. Any advice?
>>2649633South side has some cheap restaurants
>>2649633Walk around the Riverwalk and the area just north of there and south of there until millennium Park ends. get a drink at the rooftop bar at Trump Tower. Ride around on the l train.
Go to a Cubs game. Wrigley Field is great and the surrounding area is fun. Full of good looking women in their 20s
>>2649633>any advicefly to midway but it's probably too late to change that.bike the lakefront trail, southern half is nicer imo, less crowded, no dumb pedestrians walking on the bike path. could stop in hyde park at the museum, check out the university campus, could go all the way to steelworkers park and calumet fisheries. bar and music scene is good on the northern halves of blue and red/brown lines. yeah baseball, zoo, garfield park conservatory, architecture boat, any of the museums are good. some people like chinatown, I'm more of an asia on argyle person.
>>2650902Any good bars?
Staying in some youth hostels in france for the first time next week and I'm preparing for the trip. I've just paid the deposit for my bed, but in reading the terms of the etablissement, they sayI need a <<pass sanitaire>> en ordre to stay there, but it's 2024. Is it really still necessary or has the hostel been lazy in updating their website? I can't find any information as to whether it's still relevant or not online. Other than that, any advice? Things anons might recommend? Do's or do nots?
>>2652726>I need a <<pass sanitaire>>You won't need that, yes they didn't updated their website.> French hostelsThat's where hobbos and migrants sleep. >Do's or do nots?Trust no one.
>>2652726They won't ask for your passe sanitaire at all, it's just an old thing they never bothered to remove.
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Ignore the security guard edition. Let's get back to discussing your Philippine travel related inquiries and opinions here.
>>2652752>just what's considered polite thereLooks like so. So are their smiles that don't actually mean anything (that would be normal to Americans, though).
>>2652747It's not that shitty no. Even the small towns with one major road going in and out have a bit of pride in their main stretch you know. The tin shacks and stuff are more of a feature of urban slums. In the provinces people don't live like that. Some kinds of houses are better than others, like one of my neighbors has a house made of bamboo while I live in a brutalist looking one made of concrete, it may be ugly but at least it's going to withstand the elements. >>2652752When they see a foreigner they are always curious about them and will be friendly. Since most of them can speak at least a little bit of English you can have a quick chat with them. The more often this happens the more you can assume you have gone to a place they don't see foreigners all the time, which is a good thing from a traveling perspective.
>>2652756nice, sounds comfyout of curiousity how did you end up deciding to stay in the town you're in, or how did you find it? I'm kind of trying to imagine how I would find a town, I guess just buy a bike and explore Luzon or Bohol or Palawan or something
>>2652758I lived in the Philippines for a few years but not in a rural town. I met my wife by GPS spoofing to talk to girls outside my area on some shitty chat app. I went back to the US and we maintained a long distance relationship then I flew back here because we planned to get married. I stayed with her family and had originally planned on flying back to the US after we got married and eventually bringing her with me but the covid shit hit. Everything took too long in the first place and what was supposed to be one year got turned into two. I got comfortable staying here and living rural life. At this point I don't want to go back to the US anymore.
>>2652759nice sounds kinda like a dream come truecongrats fren
Anyone ever walk the Camino de Santiago ? I'm considering quitting my crap job and walking this after travelling Ireland for a while. The Frances and Norte are the routes I'm considering. Any input or tips ?
Kek Philadelphia thinks it's a big city
Philly is an afterthought in that group.
>>2650544>Philadelphia>No Newark>No Wilmington>No WorcesterSeems like they just picked cities at random
>>2650544>>2650822Are you pretending to be stupid right now?
>>2650544There will never be true highspeed there
>>2650774No rich people live in Philly
In contrast to the other US cities thread, what are the best US cities that you travelled to?Pic not related, I'm American but I've been to more cities outside of the US than in and I want to change that.
>>2647684Agree on Santa Fe. Spent a couple nights there last summer and it was amazing. Didn’t know a town like that existed in this country
>>2647684>>2650915What exactly is so great about the place? A lot of writers live there and rave about the place but it seems like just another walkable small town but in the Southwest to me.
>>2650551Not really. It’s typical Appalachia hills but the soil is shitty shale and rock.
>>2650971It has a lot of 16th-17th century Spanish influence. I don’t know of another town like it. Yes there are a ton of artistic types there. George RR Martin lives there. Cormac McCarthy lived there. Everyone is some kind of artist. The downside is it’s a huge tourist destination for Texas liberals and they’re everywhere when the weather is nice
>>2650972Buy land there and frack
