Also, lowkey nervous about this trip. I have a night train (very curious?) and some night busses and I know it probably won’t be the comfort I’m used to, but honestly, I wanna experience the authentic life and just live those weeks… I did them quite a bit in South America, but there they are much higher quality than South East Asia (well more so I could easily afford the most luxurious there and I can’t this trip) soooo
I’m stressed a little bit
I might have wasted quite a bit of money
I accidentally selected the wrong date
(Okay, it’s just like 15 dollar, but still…)
Tomorrow is the day
I’ll be on a super long flight to Bangkok
I’m so excited but also nervous
It’s still terrifying for me such trips
It’s quite a long time and it’s just a lot of things that can go wrong
But also so many hopefully amazing things I’ll experience the next weeks
Ahhhh I’m so excited for you Jass!!
I had a trip to Thailand when I was about 11 and absolutely loved it! Definitely wanna go back one day
Have so much fun!!
Well it’s off to an amazing start
My flight was delayed so I missed my connecting flight
All in all it only costs me 3 hours
Plus a whole lot of stress
Okay, okay, so I’ve had some pretty decent first days
But getting out of Bangkok tomorrow which is bringing me a whole lot of stress because I just can’t seem to figure out a way to actually make my plans work
I wanna sleep in a bit
I wanna see some stuff in Ayutthaya tomorrow before I get on the night train
I don’t wanna have to carry around my backpack while I do that
Preferably I would like a direct as possible route but it just all is so complex and I just can’t figure it out for a decent price
Okay deep breath
I got this
I’ve been in more frustrating situations in the past
It’s mostly money I’m worried about rn cause it’s poof disappearing like it’s nothing
But I might just treat myself to a direct taxi tomorrow cause wellll, time cost effective it’s the best option, and I might just book a hostel in Ayutthaya so I have the option to store my luggage, rent a cheaper bike to see more and possibly have a shower
This thread is turning in a ranting thread specifically for travelling, lol
But I’m terrified
Tomorrow I’m crossing a land border for the first time outside of Europe, and it’s just terrifying and I heard a lot of scary stories
But I’m sure it will be fine. No matter what it’ll be an experience, that’s for sure
Finally started planning my first solo international trip for 2025
Even after my kind of traumatic experience ending up in hospital on my last trip, I’m currently in the process of planning my next solo trip. This time partially for my thesis in Colombia, but I’ve decided to combine Central America with it, so I’m excited, it’s a handful of countries I’ll be experiencing for the first time!!
Of course there are nerves, as they aren’t the easiest countries to travel especially alone without driver licence and it’s an intense trip to get back into travelling for me. But I know some Spanish, which makes me feel a bit less scared and I’m just excited honestly!
Share!!!
GIRL?? WE COULD’VE MET UP??
I always visit my mom in Lisbon, was there from Jan 3rd to the 17th
GIRL WHAT NO FXKING WAY!!!
I stayed in Cascais but was in Lisbon a lot
Sadly since it was a uni trip we could not solo travel
No Ubers, no taxis, no alcohol, no going anywhere alone without 2 other people
How things have changed
Originally Thailand but I’m moving away from my job soon so I’m keeping a tight savings until I figure out what’s next
GIRL I WOULD’VE COME DOWN omg what a miss!!
It’s okay, hmu next time your in portugal omg
YESS
I’m shocked I’ve never posted on this thread bc I love travelling
I’ve done lots of travel inside of Canada and have been down to the States a bunch (mostly on the east coast). I’ve also been down to the Dominican Republic a few times (twice to Punta Cana and once to Samaná)
In the past 1-2 years, I’ve done a lot of European travel. I went to Austria with my family in August of 2024; we did four days in Vienna and then four days in Salzburg with a small day excursion into Berchtesgaden, Germany which was fun. This past April I went to Dublin, Ireland with my family and we also spent a weekend in Galway.
I’ve been to London, England once before when I was like 11 or 12 but I’m going again next month and I’m really excited bc my mom and are going to see the Cabaret revival on the west end.
I do want to visit Germany properly some time in the future but I also want to travel to France, Japan, and Korea in the future
@Discussions - what travel plans do you have or where would you like to travel to?
I just came back from Spain and France in June and loved it! I will say I liked Spain better than France but both were beautiful. In the next few years I know me and my travel buddies are going to go to Japan.
I’ve been to Canada once but want to go again, i’ve been to quite a bit in the States since I live here. I have been to Aruba.
I really really want to go to Malmo Sweden so bad!
Where in Canada, out of curiosity?