Hendo Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 So, where have you cunts been? So far. Japan x 10 China x 3 Thailand x 2 Burma/Myanmar x 1 Singapore x 1 Keen to finish the rest of Asia before going anywhere else as I'll have a feeling I won't be staying in Melbourne, well Australia for another 2-3 years, will depend on how long it will take for me to get Mandarin under my belt but fuck. However I have been looking into doing the trans-siberian later this year, Beijing-Moscow, then meeting up with the missus in Berlin as flying straight to Europe is pretty fucking weak. Unfortunately my father has signed a two year contract extension in Shanghai, so he won't be working in Europe at least for another two years, which is disappointing. Money talks summat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dearne Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 i know a few people who have done Vietnam and say its the place you must see. sadly I could only give Europe advise on where I have been... never done Asia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomby Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) Been to Bali a couple of times, going in October again. That's the only overseas place i've been to. Would love to go to Europe, planning on going when i'm 18. Edited April 9, 2012 by tomby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Seems like a bit of a dick measuring contest but I enjoy to get the ruler out every once in a while. Oceania NZx a million Fiji New Caledonia Europe England x 2 Scotland N. Ireland x 4 Republic Ireland x 4 France x 4 Spain x 2 Germany x 2 Netherlands Belgium Austria Hungary Czech Republic Greece x 2 Denmark Latvia Poland x2 Ukraine Russia x2 Italy x 4 Croatia Portugal Asia Hong Kong x 2 Singapore North Africa Morocco As you can see my travel has been very Eurocentric. Virtually all the other destinations have been family stuff. Need to get some more of Asia done. Dying to do Japan and wouldnt mind a debaucherous lads trip to Thai Thai or Big Footscray(Vietnam). North america doesn't hold that much interest for me but I'm sure i will get there. Asia suggestions? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Until I die Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) america new zealand south africa x2 singapore tasmania Edited April 9, 2012 by True Until I die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 south africa x2 I've heard Cape Town is the go? How was your experience in Sith Ifrika? Been curious about it for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Seems like a bit of a dick measuring contest but I enjoy to get the ruler out every once in a while. Oceania NZx a million Fiji New Caledonia Europe England x 2 Scotland N. Ireland x 4 Republic Ireland x 4 France x 4 Spain x 2 Germany x 2 Netherlands Belgium Austria Hungary Czech Republic Greece x 2 Denmark Latvia Poland x2 Ukraine Russia x2 Italy x 4 Croatia Portugal Asia Hong Kong x 2 Singapore North Africa Morocco As you can see my travel has been very Eurocentric. Virtually all the other destinations have been family stuff. Need to get some more of Asia done. Dying to do Japan and wouldnt mind a debaucherous lads trip to Thai Thai or Big Footscray(Vietnam). North america doesn't hold that much interest for me but I'm sure i will get there. Asia suggestions? If this was a dick measuring contest you definitely have the BBC (no homo). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Until I die Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 @braveheart South africa is a very beautiful place but is also very dangerous, I have family there so I stayed with them table mountain in cape town is awesome and you can climb up or abseil down. if you do go, do your research prior, make sure you will be safe when you are there. Also durban is awesome, hot, beaches just awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Fiji x 2. Will be going to Vietnam in Jan next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zave Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have been to Nepal, Singapore and Malaysia. Nepal was quite a shock travelling there. Complete poverty. Everywhere you went there would be buildings falling apart, rubbish laying around and on most streets there would at least be one beggar. You would see children as young as three on the streets latching onto you until you give the some money. I did also witness two people commit suicide by jumping off a cliff which was dreadful. It really hits you hard how fortunate we are here in Australia. None the less it was an amazing experience. I got to do a seven day trek along the Annapurna circuit seeing some breathtaking sights and slso went to the Chitwan national park and did an Elephant ride into the jungle to see some baby rhinos. I strongly recommend you go there if you get the chance it is a great place to experience. I went to Singapore and Malaysia to play hockey for my club. Singapore is a really, really clean and touristy city, so there is lots to do. They have an amazing drink called 100 plus which basically like powerade but 100x better. Unfortunately in Malaysia I got struck down with food poisoning so i was mainly in bed or on the toilet so I didnt see much. I would love to go to Japan and to travel Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I've only been to Bali once and that was back in 2008 with the family and we plan on heading back there within the year When I finish my apprenticeship in 2014 I'll be off to Europe to travel and get a job hopefully. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) I want to go to North Korea (100% srs). You will not find another place like it in the world. Would be mind blowing I think. Have looked into it, gets pretty expensive, for a poor country, with all the shit you have to do to get there. And it could turn out to be a completely shit trip that was a waste of money and time. And you are highly controlled with a guide etc. so you will only be shown selected propaganda, which would defeat the purpose of the trip. But still tempted to do it when I have the money. Edited April 9, 2012 by Tesla 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salzy Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Italy x3 France x2 Indonesia x2 England Ireland Scotland Canberra. America. most desired country to travel too now would be Turkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) Indonesia, China, Adelaide x 3, Sydney x 3, Gold Coast x 3, Newcastle, Noosa, Altona x 3, Bentliegh, Dandenong x 5 Geelong x 50, Morwell. Edited April 9, 2012 by LR9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Italy x3 France x2 Indonesia x2 England Ireland Scotland Canberra. America. most desired country to travel too now would be Turkey.Aren't you overseas right now salzy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 i will be at the Maricana Satdium in just over 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dRoy Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 Notice that no one posted RE Australia. Till now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikre Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 England and North Ireland - not really keen on going anywhere else until i've gone to Greece and both those places again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 On the holidays I catch the train in to melbourne 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I want to go to North Korea (100% srs). You will not find another place like it in the world. Would be mind blowing I think. Have looked into it, gets pretty expensive, for a poor country, with all the shit you have to do to get there. And it could turn out to be a completely shit trip that was a waste of money and time. And you are highly controlled with a guide etc. so you will only be shown selected propaganda, which would defeat the purpose of the trip. But still tempted to do it when I have the money. I have been saying this to for years and trying to convince Alloid its a good idea, but her rule is "no family holidays to demilitarized zones"- boo! Its apparently pretty boring overall, but I would still like to anyway. Vice magazine did a doco on it a while ago which is worth a look. http://www.vice.com/en_au/the-vice-guide-to-travel/vice-guide-to-north-korea-1-of-3 Its a bit OTT what with them pretending to be hard hitting journalists and all but you get the idea. Anyway, to get in on the dick measuring (is it cold in here, or is it just me?) -Most of Australia -England/Scotland/Wales -Denmark (sort of- a danish island located below sweeden called bornholm) -Malaysia/Singapore -Japan (twice) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) Australia - Brisbane Gold Coast X2 Sydney X2 Asia - Hong Kong Kuala Lumpur Europe - Amsterdam Barcelona Croatia (Pag, Rijeka, Zadar & Zagreb) Germany (Berlin, Duisburg, Dusseldorf & Frankfurt) (Went to last ever Love Parade in 2010) Ibiza London Paris Prague Rome Vienna Hoping to do 2014 Brazil/North America. Would rather go back to Europe X100 than go to Asia. Edited April 9, 2012 by MaliMate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I've never left Austrailia but will be heading to the USA & Mexico in June/July this year and will hopefully be heading to Europe in 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Fiji 1x. Mum says it wouldn't be a holiday if I came, as she goes to Bali upwards of 2 times a year. Kinda wanna not go to Europe till I can afford to and see as much of it as I can, would be the most awe inspiring this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Don't forget me guys, I am also farken Awesome... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Family friend of mine runs trips to Northern Africa and the middle East. Have always been keen t see things first hand and get a better understanding of the things we only read about. Some of the most incredible architecture there as well. Not heavily keen to travel anywhere overly western, but there are a few places I've always been keen on visiting. Heading back to New zuland soonish, but to me that doesn't really count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Mum says it wouldn't be a holiday if I came, as she goes to Bali upwards of 2 times a year. hahah sorry to break it to ya champ... Mummy doesn't love you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Does your mum ever return from these holidays complaining that it hurts to sit down? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Does your mum ever return from these holidays complaining that it hurts to sit down? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Scotland x 5 Hong Kong x 2 New Zealand x1 England x1 Northern Ireland x1 Republic of Ireland x1 Singapore x1 Braveheart > * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Stayed at a caravan park in Dromana once. It was ok 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 i cant be anywhere near children... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchPride Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 Holland x 5 France x 3 Germany x 3 Belgium x 2 Austria x 2 Poland x 3 USA x 2 Canada x 2 Portugal x 1 Spain x 1 Scandinavia x 1 Britain x 1 Gibraltar x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB. Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Anyone been Tasmania? What can you do there in the middle of winter? Thinking of doing Overland track and checking out some old growth forests. Looking at nature stuff mainly. Suggestions welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTP Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Austria x 3 Germany England Planning on going to europe (mainly england) the second I can afford, buying a one way ticket and coing home when im ready. have austrian citizenship so can work all over europe with no problems. have a job waiting for me in london the second i walk off the plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) @FB Thats about all there is to do really. Edited May 21, 2012 by bazzatron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braveheart Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I've been to Devonport momentarily(that's where the spirit of Tassie docks) and Hobart. Hobart is a top little town. Reminds me of a scottish/english west coast seaside town. Cottages, pubs, restaurants etc all perched around the cove. Derwent river cruise was well worth it and picturesque beyond belief. You'll get really nice(early) sunsets in winter also so take ya camera and do the afternoon cruise. I did a pub crawl organised by some local mob. Got info from the hostel i was staying at. Hobarts pubs are cosy, cheap and pretty friendly. Cascade brewery tour is a must do i reckon as well. Port Arthur penal museum is great to get a history/culture fix and well worth it. That's about all i got for ya chappo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 My brother in law got knocked to the ground by riot police at the docks in Hobart where the first nuclear powered US Navy vessel docked in Australia(maybe just tassie) circa late80s. Massive hippie/greenie protest, he was at the front mouthing off at the cop. Thats the most exciting story about Tassie I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I imagine the same rules for Deep South WA apply in Tasmania... Try Drugs in Forests – Avoid Loggers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Was born in tassie. That's the best tassie story i got. Lol. Nah. I have not been back for a while but off the top of my head huon valley is nice (its where i grew up before we moved to newcastle) , lots of pubs and cafes in hobart, west coast is basically untouched. That's all i can think of off the top of my head. Oh and there is a crazy modern art gallery in hobart too if you are that way inclined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Cradle Mountain, King Solomon's Caves, and the Tahune Forest Airwalk were all decent places to check out when I went, a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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