everyone should do this once in their life....travel thread

[BIGDENNIS10UK]

Foreigners cant smoke the ganja in the cafes anymore.

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This is a myth, I went 3 weeks ago, everyone can smoke anything.

 

[Kliq_Souf]

Foreigners cant smoke the ganja in the cafes anymore.

What are you looking for?

If its clubs, drugs and women - Amsterdam.

If its somewhere to explore for a few days and chill - Dublin.

the latter. Just explore, drink, and take some photos.

 

[IrishBrother]

One of my old friends visited recently and said it was probably the best trips of his life. Cheap beer, cheap accomodation, and lots to do.

Yeah, its a cool spot. No offence to any eastern euros on here - but its the most developed area in the region. Way ahead of Warsaw, Bratislava etc.

Beer is pure mothers milk. Coca cola is more expensive.

For about twenty euro you can go to an old soviet style bunker and start letting off AKs.

Got to see this too -

Dude that created it got his eyes burnt out with acid as the king didnt want him to replicate it for any other kings.

 

[IrishBrother]

This is a myth, I went 3 weeks ago, everyone can smoke anything.

Cool. Didnt know that. Dont smoke myself so it wouldnt put me off either way.

the latter. Just explore, drink, and take some photos.

If you decide on Dublin, shoot me a pm and il give you the lowdown on where to check out.

 

[IrishBrother]

If you all really want to travel and live abroad, get certified to teach English, for English speakers it is a teachers market out there. Especially in places like China, Brazil, Indonesia etc. You post your resume online and recruiters will be blowing up your inbox. A lot of places will offer you fully furnished apartments and you'll work less than 20 hours a week....

Great advice here. Native born English speakers won lifes lottery. Absolutley no reason for a young native english speaker to be unemployed.

Get that tefl, travel, teach and eat.

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

He should go to Prague. Best party city in Europe, imho. Especially if one is single. A dollar fifty for great beer.

Irish knows....closest I think I've ever come to death was a 3 day party/booze/drug binge in Prague...and the women are

 

[IrishBrother]

Wrong thread. d

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

Once you are in Europe, you can hop from country to country for cheap ($20-50/one way) using regional airlines like ryan air or easyjet.

man , i remember i once fukked around and purchased a flight on there roundtrip from Frankfurt to Madrid for like 14 euro...my homie got a flight to Heathrow for like 1 fukkin euro one way...Ryan Air is the GOAT airline

 

[IrishBrother]

Irish knows....closest I think I've ever come to death was a 3 day party/booze/drug binge in Prague...and the women are

That absinthe is piff. I was still drunk the next afternoon from it.

 

[IrishBrother]

man , i remember i once fukked around and purchased a flight on there roundtrip from Frankfurt to Madrid for like 14 euro...my homie got a flight to Heathrow for like 1 fukkin euro one way...Ryan Air is the GOAT airline

They are looking into setting up transatlantic flights. Fly to America/Europe for a couple dollars.

 

[dabestkeptsecret]

Irish knows....closest I think I've ever come to death was a 3 day party/booze/drug binge in Prague...and the women are

damn yall gotta drop some more knowledge about that city. I've heard the women there look the best in europe. Only concern i had was one are they on that , and can u get by without knowing the language,

 

[IrishBrother]

damn yall gotta drop some more knowledge about that city. I've heard the women there look the best in europe. Only concern i had was one are they on that , and can u get by without knowing the language,

From my experience, those working in the service industry are uncomfortable speaking english but have a decent standard of the language.

"Emmm, I dont speak english so good" - then they go on to speak flawless english. Most of the restaurants in the main areas will have english menus too.

What do you wanna know about the place and il try and fill you in.

 

[the cool]

I need to travel but scared to go alone. boring

 

[dabestkeptsecret]

From my experience, those working in the service industry are uncomfortable speaking english but have a decent standard of the language.

"Emmm, I dont speak english so good" - then they go on to speak flawless english. Most of the restaurants in the main areas will have english menus too.

What do you wanna know about the place and il try and fill you in.

Just the basics
- u know any good hostels to check outt
- is it a good spot to go solo
- clubs/bars to check out ect..

 

[IrishBrother]

damn yall gotta drop some more knowledge about that city. I've heard the women there look the best in europe. Only concern i had was one are they on that , and can u get by without knowing the language,

Just the basics
- u know any good hostels to check outt
- is it a good spot to go solo
- clubs/bars to check out ect..

Get a public transport travel pass for the time that you are there, the buses, trams and metro are fantastic for getting around. Prague is a pretty compact city that you can walk around but after the third day walking up to the Castle/Charles bridge and it quickly loses its appeal.

Heres a good site for accomodation - Mary's Prague Accommodation

Best club in Prague is Roxy (on Dlouha 33 ). Fun as f*ck and where the locals go to party and drink.

Don't expect service with a smile in a traditional pub, put a beermat in front of you and wait. Don't signal. A beer will either be brought to you or you will be asked which beer you want (light or dark, 10 degree or 12) It will be brought and dumped on your table, usually with a bang. This is not rude or surly, just how it is done. A piece of paper with a stroke on it will be put on your table. Don't lose it, or you will pay a big fine. You will be brought another and another until you ask to pay. Check the waiters math, they are often 'loose' in this respect, and then tip him a little extra (say the bill is 167 crowns - give him 180) Then you will get a smile. Service is slow and the staff usually spend half their shift chatting. Don't think this because of racism or ignorance - this is just the way it is. The locals get it worse, as they dont tip.

For eating out - avoid the tourist places, Irish/British bars and American restaurants. You will be paying the same price as at home. During lunchtime they have a "daily special" in most local bars and cafes. This is from the communist era when the government subsidised the workers lunches. You will get a bowl of brothy soup, a main of pork, dumplings, saurkraut(sp?) and gravy all for around 80 czk(4 dollars). Food is good, cheap and will fill you up for most of the day.

If going solo, learn a few Czech phrases beforehand. This is a good ice breaker. Prosim = please. Diky = thanks. Pivo = beer. Ahoj = hello.

English is taught in Czech highschools so most of the young people speak it. They are pretty damn friendly and if you go into a bar, it wont be long before you get chatting to some people. Its probably better to travel there by yourself as that way you will interact more with the locals.

A few tips on how to stay on their good side.

Be respectful.
-Don't laugh at how cheap everything is, or tell people that they earn a pittance for a wage.
-Be generous when you tip but not so much that it seems that money is no object.
-Don't p*ss in the streets.
-Don't freeload on the metro/trams. You will get caught.
-If you get an offer from some supermodel looking chick to join her in some bar just a five minute walk away - DONT GO- Its a scam.
-Carry an identity card. Its required that everyone carries some form of id.