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OhMrJohnson
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Re: Advice on travelling? [Re: Moonshoe]
#23757038 - 10/21/16 05:32 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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I'm flying out to Colorado in 8 days myself
Got the equipment necessary to stay out in the woods for a time if need be, but depending on when I can meet up with some people I might see if I can get myself a single-room occupancy apartment and if necessary a Day Labor job, that way I can have somewhere warm to stay over the winter cuz idk if I'm mentally prepared to spend the whole winter out in the Colorado wilderness
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Oldgregg
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akira_akuma said:
i wouldn't want to visit China, because to me, it looks like a more Asian Canada. their festivities are bad ass, though. and i do like Chinese ritual ceremony...but not enough to buy a ticket.
same with Korea...i'll save on all those expenses...and just go to Japan. 
Asian Canada? what the hell are you talking about?
and I can't tell if equating Japan and Korea is you being racist or just ignorant
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Moonshoe
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Sweet enjoy ! My wife and I actually considered taking a trip to Colorado for my birthday and hit up the legal recreational cannabis dispensaries for all the fancy edibles and then going hiking and camping baked to the gills.
If i were you I would hit up the dispensaries ! Please let me know how it was and where you went !
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OhMrJohnson
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Re: Advice on travelling? [Re: Moonshoe]
#23757275 - 10/21/16 08:16 AM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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Definitely will do man, I'll be landing in Denver so I definitely plan on sampling some dispensary products while I'm there
The backpacking and camping is what I'm looking forward to most of all, can't wait to take mescaline for the first time deep in the forest and become more in tune with nature
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Crystal G



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Celestial Traveler said: It would be nice to bring a sleeping bag and just camp out places. Since I've hardly traveled throughout my life it might be best to start small with a Western Hemisphere trip. That way I could sleep in my car. I don't want to be on edge about people stealing my stuff all the time.
If camping is what you want to do, there are lots of places to go in the USA.
Some places in Central and South America, depending on the country are.... risky, to go camping. Not all of them are, but some countries are too unstable politically to go camping by yourself or even in groups.
You have to remember there are guerilla fighters hiding out deep in the jungles in some of these countries, and they will shoot you on site if they see you, because they might think you are a spy.
In fact, I distinctly remember a Banged Up Abroad series where a couple hikers were ambushed in Panama, and also in Colombia, by guerilla fighters.
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azur
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Re: Advice on travelling? [Re: Crystal G]
#23757984 - 10/21/16 12:47 PM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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TV, lol. Crystal, I'll keep you safe if you want to go camping.
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akira_akuma
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Repertoire89 said: Good god, there's no way I'm going to read that.
This is what I find annoying, arbitrary contrarianism worked into page long, seemingly aimless rambles.
it's not contrarian to have an opinion that simply doesn't fit with your personal preferences. you really, dude, have not even the comprehension of what i've actually postulated in this thread.
let me point it out, deftly for you, so your brain can handle this information without frying.
my point is: that travelling abroad is not always feasible and is not always necessary, because travelling in-country can be just as fulfilling.
that isn't contrarian. it's a fact. a fact that you've helped me prove along the way, by way of you admitting to the fact yourself. even though you may not have realized it, funnily enough. you know. you travel within the US...you find it fulfilling. hence, you do not HAVE to travel elsewhere to achieve the effect of well-being you can garner from travel, travel PERIOD. something that you don't deny, clearly. that and travel is expensive, and alot of people can't afford to travel and experience all the culture has to offer...also fact. so what the fuck are you going to do about that? sorry.
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Oldgregg said: Asian Canada? what the hell are you talking about?
and I can't tell if equating Japan and Korea is you being racist or just ignorant
who equated Korea to Japan? no one. you misread the post.
and yes, it's like an Asian Canada. alot of rural areas, alot of folk tradition, alot of similar flora, actually, as well. you got a problem?
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Haven't been to Colorado in awhile.Tell us all how the dispensaries are.Would def hit up some next time I go there.As far as advice goes,avoid most of the tourist places and go off the beaten path.You'll have a more exciting time that way.
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Repertoire89
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akira_akuma said:
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Repertoire89 said: Good god, there's no way I'm going to read that.
This is what I find annoying, arbitrary contrarianism worked into page long, seemingly aimless rambles.
it's not contrarian to have an opinion that simply doesn't fit with your personal preferences. you really, dude, have not even the comprehension of what i've actually postulated in this thread.
let me point it out, deftly for you, so your brain can handle this information without frying.
my point is: that travelling abroad is not always feasible and is not always necessary, because travelling in-country can be just as fulfilling.
that isn't contrarian. it's a fact. a fact that you've helped me prove along the way, by way of you admitting to the fact yourself. even though you may not have realized it, funnily enough. you know. you travel within the US...you find it fulfilling. hence, you do not HAVE to travel elsewhere to achieve the effect of well-being you can garner from travel, travel PERIOD. something that you don't deny, clearly. that and travel is expensive, and alot of people can't afford to travel and experience all the culture has to offer...also fact. so what the fuck are you going to do about that? sorry.
I'm not even reading your posts dude, you're very consistent about being an asshole and making everything personal, within the context of over-blown pretentious rambling.
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akira_akuma
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LOL i made this personal. laughable. you made it personal by getting "annoyed" (offended) at my comments, then calling me an asshole. all i said was: that travelling abroad is not always feasible and is not always necessary, because travelling in-country can be just as fulfilling.
and you took that personally (at least, that is what appears to be the case -- just look at you. calling me asshole for simply sharing my opinion [factual, and justified true opinion])
i didn't make anything personal. LOL and you're not gonna read my posts? cool. you should have taken your own advice way earlier, if you were just going to take them personally and get "annoyed" with them, even though i never addressed you, or your preferences in anyway. you're allowed to think my "perspective is bland". i can respect that, it's your opinion. but don't tell me (and others) i made things personal. that's a flat out lie. LOL
also, if i can share my thoughts and views on something, and make you lash out over my opinion on something, at the same time, all the more entertaining; quite honestly; nig me if you don't want to see my posts. plenty of people do. but i won't stop pointing out your idiocy for the sake of your feelings or the sake of space...the forum is filled with shitposts and junk. why should i censor myself, when nobody else does. just an aside.
that's all. take care, hotshot.
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Celestial Traveler
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Thanks to everyone for your responses. I will probably come back to this thread with new questions sporadically. If I don't respond to a post it's not because I didn't read it, but I just like to sit back and observe things most of the time.
I was thinking that if I went on a road trip across the country (USA), that would be a good start to a traveling "career." In addition I could just drive in my car and not use a plane. I've been thinking about housing/hotels - I think I could stretch my dollar a lot farther if I just slept in my car, but I'm wondering if that's something that's generally safe to do.
I've noticed that 18-wheelers seem to have those resting stations where I presume the truckers can park there and sleep overnight (if you know what I'm talking about.) Would it be acceptable/safe/secure for someone in a small car to park there or anywhere else in general?
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akira_akuma
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truckers are usually very trust-worthy people.
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Celestial Traveler said: I was thinking that if I went on a road trip across the country (USA), that would be a good start to a traveling "career." In addition I could just drive in my car and not use a plane. I've been thinking about housing/hotels - I think I could stretch my dollar a lot farther if I just slept in my car, but I'm wondering if that's something that's generally safe to do.
I've noticed that 18-wheelers seem to have those resting stations where I presume the truckers can park there and sleep overnight (if you know what I'm talking about.) Would it be acceptable/safe/secure for someone in a small car to park there or anywhere else in general?
You'll be fine if you sleep in your car in the US dude, probably safer than a motel six to be honest . Definitely shoot me an email and we can discuss travel plans, things to do and whatnot. I've been every state in the US, and 20+ countries and would love to help get you started on your journey .
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Celestial Traveler said: Having no real experience traveling on my own, can you give me advice on this subject?
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Celestial Traveler
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falsereality said:
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Celestial Traveler said: I was thinking that if I went on a road trip across the country (USA), that would be a good start to a traveling "career." In addition I could just drive in my car and not use a plane. I've been thinking about housing/hotels - I think I could stretch my dollar a lot farther if I just slept in my car, but I'm wondering if that's something that's generally safe to do.
I've noticed that 18-wheelers seem to have those resting stations where I presume the truckers can park there and sleep overnight (if you know what I'm talking about.) Would it be acceptable/safe/secure for someone in a small car to park there or anywhere else in general?
You'll be fine if you sleep in your car in the US dude, probably safer than a motel six to be honest . Definitely shoot me an email and we can discuss travel plans, things to do and whatnot. I've been every state in the US, and 20+ countries and would love to help get you started on your journey .
Get busy living or get busy dying!
Thanks for the offer. I guess the general question would be where it's ok to park. I would love to email you, but I've tried it before and have been too lazy and pre-occupied (more pre-occupied) to figure out how to use encryption.
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I saw a van parked on the side of a country road with bullet holes in it  Look into national forests (not parks). You can camp anywhere in the forests unless posted otherwise.
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Re: Advice on travelling? [Re: azur] 1
#23767613 - 10/24/16 05:34 PM (7 years, 3 months ago) |
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Looks like you have heaps of replies.
If you need a couch in Scotland say hi.
Heres how I go about making a travel plan.
Skyscanner.net
search: US to anywhere
cheapest month
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Washington to Reykjavik 22 January $99. have a look for cheap coaches to Washinton look at rideshares https://www.carpoolworld.com/ or Hitching options http://hitchwiki.org/en/United_States_of_America
check about visa and travel vaccines https://iceland.visahq.com/ http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/iceland
research travel insurance http://travelchimps.com/travel-insurance-health/travel-insurance-price-comparison-sites-us.php
have a look at what the destination city is like http://wikitravel.org/en/Reykjavik https://www.lonelyplanet.com/iceland/reykjavik
look for cheap accommodation http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/iceland/ https://www.couchsurfing.com/
find out how others got around cheaply http://europe-travel.yoexpert.com/best-of-europe/how-did-we-survive-our-three-month-shoestring-budg-31430.html https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g1-i12290-k9030417-12_weeks_in_Europe_on_a_tight_budget-Bargain_Travel.html the man in seat 61 <3 http://www.seat61.com/
have a look at options marketed at young skint travellers like: http://www.interrail.eu/
Id go back to skyscanner and see how to get out of Iceland so: Reykjavik to London $50 on 24th January
at some point in the planning Id look at the cheapest way to get back to the states. I like to have a return flight booked and some places want to you show you intend on leaving again. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forums/europe-western-europe/topics/best-cheapest-cities-to-fly-in-out-of-in-europe Stokholm to Oakland on 1st March $145
there is a handy site if your taking chepo flights with horrible long stopovers http://www.sleepinginairports.net/europe/
travel light and take stuff you are willing to dump for a cheap flight. for example: Germany to Croatia for $11 on a Ryanair flight, but you need a light rucksack.
Id pick somewhere cheaper than Europe myself. You can fly to Vietnam for $300 and then live on a budget of $25 a day. Califonia to Nepal $335 CAlifonia to India $468, cheap guest houses start at $1 a night complete with roaches food per day $2, overnight train halfway across the country $10....etc
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World class akira_akuma freakout here. Posts many ridiculously long posts only to later claim that all he was saying was one sentence worth of material. Classic.
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moonrockmushy
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akira_akuma said: truckers are usually very trust-worthy people.
Long as you follow the way of the road they are just kind as can be Don't forget rule #22 you cannot say no to a trucker orgy.
You can sleep in those places, but sleeping in a car sucks. They can be shady and cops might ask you to leave but as long as you don't cause any trouble most people will understand and you're not going to get like a ticket or something unless they are trying to squeeze you. Living in your car will make it and you smell disgusting, so keep that in mind.
Personally I would rather sell the car and fly to somewhere I would enjoy being rather than live out of highway reststops.
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Crystal G



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Celestial Traveler said: Thanks to everyone for your responses. I will probably come back to this thread with new questions sporadically. If I don't respond to a post it's not because I didn't read it, but I just like to sit back and observe things most of the time.
I was thinking that if I went on a road trip across the country (USA), that would be a good start to a traveling "career." In addition I could just drive in my car and not use a plane. I've been thinking about housing/hotels - I think I could stretch my dollar a lot farther if I just slept in my car, but I'm wondering if that's something that's generally safe to do.
I've noticed that 18-wheelers seem to have those resting stations where I presume the truckers can park there and sleep overnight (if you know what I'm talking about.) Would it be acceptable/safe/secure for someone in a small car to park there or anywhere else in general?
I strongly recommend couchsurfing.com , it's like AirBNB except it's free.
Basically there are strangers all over the country, all over the world in fact, that are basically lonely and want to meet people. So they open up their houses to strangers for a couple days to a couple weeks. They let you crash and will show you around the town and stuff. I would personally do their laundry and do some cooking for them or something, especially on days they are away at work, just to show them some gratitude.
It's a good way to travel all over without spending barely any money, and it's also a good way to shower and have a bed to sleep on. Sleep in your car for days you aren't able to find a person to host you, or you're traveling between cities.
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moonrockmushy said: You can sleep in those places, but sleeping in a car sucks. They can be shady and cops might ask you to leave but as long as you don't cause any trouble most people will understand and you're not going to get like a ticket or something unless they are trying to squeeze you. Living in your car will make it and you smell disgusting, so keep that in mind.
They won't just tell you to leave, if cops are feeling like assholes they will even search your car claiming reasonable cause and shit. You have to be careful about where you sleep, especially in shitty areas or rich areas. If you have paraphernalia or drugs in the car, I'd prefer to stay safe.
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