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  1. SophiaII

    Japan Tips?

    You mean robot restaurant? That’s $40 and no food. Otherwise I have no clue what we are talking about haha
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    Japan Tips?

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    Japan Tips?

    So, it’s a bit out of the way, but I found a hostel which charges about $7.50-$10.00 per night. It’s called Edo Tokyo Hostel. After I check the train prices for commuting, I’ll have more to say. I can’t recall if I mentioned this previously about food: Convenience stores are convenient, but...
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    Japan Tips?

    Haha. Capsule hotels are what you are talking about. Many of them are men only. They generally cost $30-75. Which is crazy. Manga Kissa (Net Cafe/Manga Cafe) are not really accommidation. One cannot leave one after having checked in. Depending on location and time spent there, prices vary. But...
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    Japan Tips?

    So far, I’ve realized that all supermarkets here have a markdown scheme based on when they close. About 2-3 hours before closing they start to sticker things for 10% off, then about 45 min later 20%, then 45 min later 30% off, and finally half off, which is written all in Kanji. Conbini don’t...
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    Planet, aka Planet Spins?

    It was my understanding that Planet had passed away a few years ago, sometime 2012-2014. He lived in St. Augustine FL for a while. But maybe he just skipped town.
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    Japan Tips?

    I don’t have enough money to shorten my stay, as the paradox goes... I’ll post anything I learn though.
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    Japan Tips?

    I’ve made it to Japan with basically no questions asked by immigration, with a budget of about $200/mo ($600/88days). I’ve booked myself 1-2 hostel stays per week after the first week or so is over. Any tips when it comes to Tokyo?
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    Slab City Living: Town run for supplies

    Haha, you're so silly Matt
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    Weirdest object you ever fucked?

    Knife. Sounds weird, not actually that weird. Just don't use the sharp end.
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    Van drinking

    No personal experience here, but if it's all closed, should be good. If they're all empty, might be able to wiggle out. Half done? Here you'd be soooo toasted.
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    where would you go if money was no object?

    Europe as a whole, Japan, Mars But USA? Everywhere...
  13. SophiaII

    Idk

    i actually don't smoke cigarettes and never have :o
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    Idk

    will you travel after you get your teeth done?
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    Your Low moment..

    mad props actually. Woulda been my luck what I couldn't get off.
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    introduction

    Sweden! I have a weird obsession with Sweden, but no desire to visit. Good luck tracking down your mate, Nola is bigger than it seems at first, but if you have an address, I think you got it mate.
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    Repeal the 19th?!

    but lemmings are voting, so :/
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    What is everyones opinion on the 1 night homeless count.

    Was a big todo in St. Aug every year about this. Count was always half or less of the true number as far as i could tell.
  19. SophiaII

    French Quarters

    cute can mean a lot! what'd she look like, when did you see her? any dogs?
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    dressing nice while hitchhiking

    The nicer you dress, the more likely people are to do just about anything you ask. Food/money/rides. Even more likely to answer questions, be nice, etc
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    chihuahuas on the road

    I have a very quiet old-lady chihuahua that I plan to take vanning with me. She'll wait in a purse or bag, pretty-as-you-please, while I go shopping and such. I'm planning more on van life, but she does well in stores and public bus so far.
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    I Survived the Greyhound and now I am hitchking

    Is there such a thing as a premium greyhound?!? I pick my greyhound like this: first, cheapest trips, which means tues, weds, thurs. Second, ones leaving either very early or very late (10pm-6am). Third, all things being the same, I'll take the longer bus, so take the 27hr one over the 23 hr...
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    I Survived the Greyhound and now I am hitchking

    TBH, I love greyhound. 100%, not even joking, always an adventure. I find all night trips to be the most chill. It's easy to tell when you have a new driver. Greyhound can still be cheap as hell if you book soon enough. 8-10 bucks to go from SA to DFW... Mega bus is not so much fun, not as...
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    Need advice. 19 years old getting kicked out.

    I left my home at 18 because my dad was threatening to Kill me. I was lucky enough to have a shelter to stay in for about 3 mos so I could finish High School. I'm always really grateful for that. If you grew up in a religious household, chances are that you were sheltered in some ways, maybe a...
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    Similar yet so different

    I've gone long periods paraplyzed by anxiety, unable to even leave my bedroom for weeks at a time. For me, travelling helps me get past the overwhelming fear of being watched, or being judged. Since I am convinced that no one will know me, I can convince myself it doesn't matter. When you...
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    Why Do People Keep Trying to Visit the ‘Into the Wild’ Bus?

    Despite the strings of deaths (including chris), as well as the constant rescues, it's actually something I really want to do some day.
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    First step in converting my SUV into my "home"?

    I'm horrifically introverted and I shared a 355 sq ft dwelling space with two adults that I avoided and 2 large dogs, and a cat. The cat an I lived in a space about 6x8x6, except not really, because of the slanted roof, the shitty ass built ins, and a closet that I couldn't remove. I lived in...
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    First step in converting my SUV into my "home"?

    personally, i'd add a showerbox. like a small showercaddy and fix any toiletries you want in there. one thing you can do, if your living situation is pretty stable right now, is to measure out the useable space in the SUV and mark it out on the floor of your bedroom or a patio, and try to see...
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    First step in converting my SUV into my "home"?

    i think a big one is deciding what you want to bring and why. most people take too much
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    Hey guys, first time female traveler here.

    I'd say that the best way to be safe if to: pay attention to your surroundings, exits, objects, people pay attention to people, how they talk, act, look If you can keep up with someone from home, tell them where you are, use them as an excuse to get out of situations use your brain. if...
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    Sophia

    Sometimes I agree. I'm not engaged yet, so we'll see what happens.
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    Sophia

    I've moved a lot, and traveled quite a bit in the conventional sense. I'm constantly criticized by my family for my strange and "dangerous" adventures. At the moment I'm at a crossroads in life, trying to determine if I am going to get married, or if I'm going to head out on the road and...
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    what would you do with $3000

    if i had 3k id buy better clothes and get a better job so i could save more money. maybe get a shit car.
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    Why do you live/travel like this?

    I'm not just gonna drop him. He's very sweet and we're on the track to get hitched in the next year or so. I want to be a mom while I'm young. But if we split for some reason, I'm taking it as a sign to do as I please and go on my trip
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    Why do you live/travel like this?

    I can't think when I am with people I know. I get the most clarity when I'm on some kind of vehicle at night. I wouldn't know if I've got a similar level/type of experience as others, but I have an intense desire and drive to escape. When you live somewhere too long, people form opinions of...
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    dumb traveler names

    Nick names are a special breed... I've been called Texas, Chad, Bean, Casper, and a few other things in Seriousness, not just in a mocking way. I've gone by Sophia for about forever (six years now?). Other people love my legal name, but that's just not who I want to be. I've considered doing a...
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    News & Blogs "We visited over 50 countries on 5 continents in 6 years on $8/day""

    People love to live vicariously though the travels of others when they are themselves trapped in some way (or think they are). I've moved around coming up, and people are always very interested in my stories. I also read travel blogs on occassion, looking for someone who travels the way I want...
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    Featured Alcohol and it's role in our culture

    I try to avoid alcohol for spiritual reasons, marijuana too. I've never been accosted or excluded because I avoid it, but I do feel expluded somewhat. I was to talk shop, but it always comes back to drink and smoke talk, and I just don't have anything to offer. I'm one of those people who...
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    Bay Area to Reno: Greyhound $4

    a lot of shorter rides on greyhound are 4$ on tues and weds. Like between San Antonio and Austin, if you get the advance price.
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    Nathan from southern Missouri

    Not sure why but reminds me of my friend Nathan, lives in KC. Tall, white, skinny, has like 10 kids now. Sort of red brown hair, facial tics, stupid ass smile. Sound right?