/ot/ - off-topic

>>4677
I think there's cool stuff to see in basically any country. Whether it's romania, south africa, vietnam or France, there are amazing spots and touristey things to do.

The issue is, what are you looking for? What do you like? When I go abroad, I like to check out all the museum and art galleries, I spend ages reading the plaques and doing 'boring' shit like this.

Then there are those who like to have an 'active' holiday and they spend time doing stuff like horse riding, seeking out the beaches etc.

What sort of traveller are you? What countries would you like to visit?

>>4688
I'd like to go to non tourist spots, like getting to know how the locals live. Most people who grow up in a certain place have never even been to these tourist sites but they attract foreigners like crazy!

I've only ever been to one place outside of the U.S. and that was in the Carribean. My best friend has been to almost all of Europe and the Caribbean, sharing her experiences with me as she goes along. Whenever I see her pictures or videos I wish I would have been there because I feel as though I would have gone about it differently. I'm attracted to a locations different natural scenery, architecture, music, art, food, etc.

My top choice of places to go to are in Asia and Latin America though I'm not as keen on east Asia because of how much people drool over countries like Korea and Japan. I'd probably leave them for last, same thing with any country in Europe.

The best advice I can give anyone who wants to travel is to do what you want, not what people tell you you should do.

I took a trip to Paris a while back for a little over a week. I started out doing the touristy things, it was kind of miserable and underwhelming. After that, I just did my own thing… went to BtSSB, checked out some other not-strictly-Parisian shops, took a train to Versailles, rented a bike and just kind of road around and did things that seemed fun. Went to a lot of street markets. I ate a lot of baked goods. I even spent a whole afternoon just sitting in my hotel drinking wine/eating bread and watching French TV…that in itself was pretty fun.

A lot of people give others crap for going to Tokyo and spending the whole time in Harajuku/Akihabara etc but honestly, if that's what you're into, and that's why you wanted to go in the first place, why not?

>>4712
thats true, the experience is dependent upon what is meaningful to you, and if that means heading to the tourist attractions than no one should really give you any grief over it

thanks for the advice anon, I guess I was over thinking it

>>4712
Is it safe to travel by yourself? Do you need to speak good French?
I'm going there in August next year and I'm scared of gypsies picking my pockets or stealing my bag, or 'youts' harassing me. My country's capital is teeming with gypsies and they're terrible but I speak the language and know their tricks so they don't usually target people like me.
I like photography so I'm worried that I'll look like a big walking target walking about with my camera.

>>116002
Lived there for three months, barely saw any gypsies. You'll have beggars in any major city, just ignore them and keep walking. Same with pickpockets, just don't be a dumbass and walk around with an open bag.

Paris is an extremely touristic city, so it's not like you're going to be the only tourist there with a big camera. Just do your thing and have basic smarts (eg; "Should I walk down this dark alleyway alone at night?", "Should I speak to this stranger on the metro?", etc.)

tbh I have no fucking clue how my peers can afford to jet off to Europe/Asia every couple of months. We all make around the same amount of money. One modest weekend in NYC (I live relatively nearby) makes me cry for my bank account

Toronto was the funnest place I've ever been to. The worst vacas were Paris and Maui. Seriously don't go to either.

Wish I had time and money to travel, all I ever do is to go to work, school and home.

>>116022
what did you find bad about Maui?

In a few weeks I'm going to Germany and Iceland. I'm staying at a friend's while in Germany, but I'll be all by myself when in Iceland, which is both exciting and terrifying at the same time. I joined a few couchsurfing groups in hopes to get a cooler and more unique experience when I'm there, rather than drop a few hundred on a living space(s). There are airbnb's that are cheaper than most of the hostels.

I found stuff like this which is really cool: http://www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-iceland
Volunteering doing different things in Iceland, which includes accommodation and some cool experiences, but it costs at least €200 to do them. Plus I'd have to bail a few days for some because I won't be in the country then. Maybe next time idk.

My New Year's resolution is to travel more internationally.

Most of my trips are weekend trips to NYC or something because I'm a poorfag who can't afford plane tickets. (and ngl I sweat profusely at the idea of being alone in a place where I don't speak the language) So, I'm going to find other income streams and keep my eyes peeled for discounted airfare.

Italy is honestly my favourite place to go to; incredible food (which also suits vegetarians), Renaissance art, ancient and modern history, old buildings and little narrow streets, cathedrals with wall murals that you can climb to the top of and look at the city below…I'll never get bored of it.

Least favourite place I've ever been to was without a doubt New York, it was horrific.

Just Mexico. Really wanna go to Spain and France

>>173572
I've been to many countries, but tbh I haven't had a chance to go anywhere in almost 2 years. Maybe that's why this seemingly neutral thread makes me sad.
I've been to Italy, France, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Colombia. I also spent 14 days in a small city in Georgia with one of my exes, but we basically stayed indoors all the time heh. Not sure where I should go next (or even when I will have a chance to buy an airplane ticket again).

I hope you guys enjoy your trips around the globe.