Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,560 Posted March 24, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted March 24, 2022 17 minutes ago, Stan said: ah, now you have 11... FIGHT ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,560 Posted March 24, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted March 24, 2022 Also for all you people that have Canada on your list if you ever come to Vancouver area give me a shout! If I like you, you might also have a place to stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,197 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Honestly after going to Maui, I just want to be on a little island in the middle of the pacific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 14 hours ago, Tommy said: Dortmund is not really a major area, or a very interesting city. I visited Bremen, would you classify that as the same? I mainly went for the Weserstadion and did a tour in German ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 10 hours ago, nudge said: It's been my lifelong dream to do a couple of long trips spanning multiple countries, namely the Silk Road (focusing on Central Asia as mentioned in my list above), the Transsiberian Express, the Mekong river. Also, I have recently discovered an itinerary of the longest possible train journey from Portugal to Singapore, and am very eager to do it one day. Doing the original Around the World in 80 Days route would be pretty cool, too Transsiberian express would be on my list. I want to take more train journeys, there's a couple in Australia I would love to do. One running from Darwin to Adelaide or vice versa, straight through the Outback and near Uluru. However, it is insanely expensive. It is called the Ghan and most prices look to be around $4000 for 6 days.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,330 Posted March 25, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted March 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Toinho said: Transsiberian express would be on my list. I want to take more train journeys, there's a couple in Australia I would love to do. One running from Darwin to Adelaide or vice versa, straight through the Outback and near Uluru. However, it is insanely expensive. It is called the Ghan and most prices look to be around $4000 for 6 days.... I haven't heard about it before, looks great! But yeah, the price... absolutely mental. You can go from Moscow to Beijing through multiple countries on the Transsiberian or take numerous trains from Portugal to Singapore for 1000-1500€ I realise it's supposed to be a luxury trip with everything included, but 4000 for a 5 day train journey is just crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 5 hours ago, nudge said: I haven't heard about it before, looks great! But yeah, the price... absolutely mental. You can go from Moscow to Beijing through multiple countries on the Transsiberian or take numerous trains from Portugal to Singapore for 1000-1500€ I realise it's supposed to be a luxury trip with everything included, but 4000 for a 5 day train journey is just crazy. Yeah it’s definitely a luxury trip even the cheapest option - with great facilities for a train . Unlike I gather parts of the trains you mentioned. I think there’s definitely different class levels there haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,330 Posted March 25, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Toinho said: Yeah it’s definitely a luxury trip even the cheapest option - with great facilities for a train . Unlike I gather parts of the trains you mentioned. I think there’s definitely different class levels there haha Oh yeah definitely, and different purposes too. The Ghan seems like a cruise-like luxury trip, whereas the others are just means of transportation. Talking about the luxury trail journeys, have you seen the price of the new Orient Express? Now that's mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, nudge said: Oh yeah definitely, and different purposes too. The Ghan seems like a cruise-like luxury trip, whereas the others are just means of transportation. Talking about the luxury trail journeys, have you seen the price of the new Orient Express? Now that's mental. Did not know that route was scheduled to be back on?! Well as the orient express at least. Had a quick Google and was like oh that maybe isn’t too bad and then the site said per night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,330 Posted March 25, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted March 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, Toinho said: Did not know that route was scheduled to be back on?! Well as the orient express at least. Had a quick Google and was like oh that maybe isn’t too bad and then the site said per night The route from Paris to Istanbul is running again, yes. Look at the prices: And that doesn't even include drinks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,616 Posted March 25, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted March 25, 2022 It's always hard to pick places but here goes, in no particular order Algeria - North Africa is special to me and I have always wanted to go back and spend some time with friends there Japan during Cherry Blossom Season - Making a trip to the Sumida Aquarium is on my bucket list Namibia - For the reasons Nudge mentioned, its quite the sight Pakistan - I'd really just like to visit, so many friends in school were from there and I live so close but I have never gone Malta - Ocean trip Hong Kong - This might have been better pre-theshitthere but I still want to visit Bhutan - Revisit - Words are simply not good enough Lebanon - Once again loads of friends out there and its really nice pre-summer Philippines - It has nice night life and its one of those Asian cities I want to actually visit Hawaii - Blackwater diving is something I want to do before I can't actually dive anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,330 Posted March 25, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Mel81x said: Bhutan - Revisit - Words are simply not good enough Tell me more! I was always extremely fascinated by Bhutan, but the fact that your freedom of movement there seems to be somewhat restricted is holding me back, especially considering the costs. Share your experience, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,616 Posted March 25, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 minute ago, nudge said: Tell me more! I was always extremely fascinated by Bhutan, but the fact that your freedom of movement there seems to be somewhat restricted is holding me back, especially considering the costs. Share your experience, please Things I recommend doing in Bhutan Treks - Tiger's nest, Bumthang, etc you just cant go wrong its so clean Don't stay in a hotel but some of the rennovated houses they really do add to the experience Take a camera and spend a day on a short day trek or in a city the kinds of things you'll get to shoot are quite nice Drink the local beverages and boy there is some very strong stuff out there - Uma Paro was nice. Obey the law haha If you plan to go let me know and I can try and sort some time out to go as well be nice to go back there again. Restrictions don't bother me as much as the fact that sometimes things close and you cant go. We had this happen twice when we tried to go up to Tiger's nest but eventually we got to go. Spring months are the best, followed by early summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,330 Posted March 25, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted March 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, Mel81x said: Things I recommend doing in Bhutan Treks - Tiger's nest, Bumthang, etc you just cant go wrong its so clean Don't stay in a hotel but some of the rennovated houses they really do add to the experience Take a camera and spend a day on a short day trek or in a city the kinds of things you'll get to shoot are quite nice Drink the local beverages and boy there is some very strong stuff out there - Uma Paro was nice. Obey the law haha If you plan to go let me know and I can try and sort some time out to go as well be nice to go back there again. Restrictions don't bother me as much as the fact that sometimes things close and you cant go. We had this happen twice when we tried to go up to Tiger's nest but eventually we got to go. Spring months are the best, followed by early summer. Will do! Probably not this year though, but could be good for Spring 2023. What kind of budget would you plan for a week or so (roughly)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 8 hours ago, nudge said: The route from Paris to Istanbul is running again, yes. Look at the prices: And that doesn't even include drinks My god. I could afford 2 minutes on the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Mel81x+ 3,616 Posted March 26, 2022 Subscriber Share Posted March 26, 2022 14 hours ago, nudge said: Will do! Probably not this year though, but could be good for Spring 2023. What kind of budget would you plan for a week or so (roughly)? I went over there with a budget of about 2 Lakh rupees but honestly you can do it comfortably under a Lakh and even save some too. I think 90K would actually not be too shabby which is roughly around a 1000 euros. Rooms aren't all that expensive and I did just a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma 1,766 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I haven't traveled much due to work and kids but I have been to Mexico and the Caribbean, and I'll be in Canada in May this year. My top 10 would be: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Australia, Sweden, Greece, UK. I'd like to do a football stadium tour of most of these countries, but really any place that has stuff to do outdoors like hiking, biking, etc. is of interest. Throw in some food and alchohol and I'd be set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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