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I see a lot of posts talking about itineraries and people flying from one city to another during trip like Da Nang - HCMV in Vietnam or like London to Paris in Europe I would feel kinda bad doing this because of the environment but I see a lot of people doing it because it's cheap and faster than travelling by train or bus.

I'm from Canada where flights are always expensive around the country so I find other ways to move around. I tend to keep those habits when I travel but it doesn't seem like everyone is doing that.

I also think it's bad enough to take the plane around the world few times in a year so when I can find another option that causes less pollution I do prefer it. But when I see itineraries and posts on this sub, a lot of people don't seem to care about the planet. I know some people who did Canada - Paris, Paris - Barcelona (stopover) - Roma, Roma - Santorini all by plane in like 2 weeks.

I was wondering if I'm the only one who thinks it's wrong to travel this way and if you guys also care about the environment even while travelling and what do you do to limit your carbon footprint.

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Posted by6 hours ago

Stick or twist

Secure job and apartment vs solo travel in south east Asia & Australia.

So here is the context, I’ve been pretty torn on this but I feel deep down I know which is the decision I should make.

I am 23 and working in a job that is fairly well paid for someone my age, I have been doing this for 2 years since university and have come to a bit of a cross roads.

I either have the choice to continue with my work and move out into a city centre apartment (the logical easy option). I am currently single so not tied down into a relationship.

My second option is to not move out into the apartment, and leave my job to travel south east Asia and Australia (with the idea to work in aus). My life at home is comfortable financially with good friends and a social life however I can’t shake the feeling of wanting to see the world and explore before I am too deep into a career and relationship.

I feel like deep down I know I should travel as I can’t shake the feeling.

Any thoughts / advise from people who have done the same?

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Posted by6 hours ago

Asia

Question about traveling to China

Hi All- I will be travelling to China in August 2023. I will only be visiting Tier 1 cities and my overall trip duration will be less than 2 weeks. I am brown skinned, so I'm assuming I will get some stares lol. I am prepared for that lol.

But my biggest confusion/concern is how I can buy things? From what I read on reddit, the international card option doesn't work on WeChat + AliPay. But both of their websites claim that they accept international cards. Even though I was able to set up both WeChat + AliPay with international cards, would the payment option simply not work when in China? Is there any alternatives, like maybe ECARD?

Any other travel tips and suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you!!

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Posted by21 hours ago

Question

Group tours i.e. G-Adventures, Intrepid for 39 year old?

Hi, 39/M, interested in traveling solo but with other travellers in a smallish group, as it looks like a good way to socialise with new people while also getting a cool holiday out of it.

There are tours, which look good but are 18-39 and I'll almost definitely be the oldest there... otherwise there are all ages but they're more expensive and I'll more likely end up with a group of couples or family with children, which I'm not particularly interested in doing.

So nothing looks perfect to me - anyone know of something similar for solo travelling in a group but for a slightly older demographic?

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Posted by1 day ago

The post-travel high.

After three less than fruitful years, I made the decision to travel. Instead of going away for just a week or two, I made the slightly insane move of going to Southeast Asia for two and a half months. Arrival in Bangkok on March 8th, departure from Hanoi on May 20th. Everything in between, I had to figure out.

There was an initial dread setting in as I was taking my second plane in Vancouver. I was slowly getting used to the reality that I was going alone to the other end of the world. No one to help me.

It all melted away as soon as I recovered from the 12-hour jetlag. I was met with the utmost kindness from Thai people, over the simplest things. Helping a lady carry her cart up a set of stairs, or asking for directions in the metro to reach Ayutthaya. And in spite of the stark contrast in standards of living, I saw happiness around every corner. A few days was all it took to humble me in so many ways.

Ayutthaya has all the ruins it can muster, which is perfect for the architecture enthusiast in me.

Chiang Mai has the best weather in Thailand, the best Muay Thai gym, and the elephant sanctuary was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Bangkok absolutely dwarfed me with its malls and its massive infrastructure.

Siem Reap was a definite highlight, with its Angkor temples that keep inspiring me to this day.

Phnom Penh was highly insightful about the horrors of the Khmer Rouge.

Ho Chi Minh City has lovely colonial architecture and endless knowledge about the Vietnam War.

Da Lat, while not being an ideal spot for solo travelers, was a quaint little corner of peace in the mountains.

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