Random Travel Thread

Denver is a cool city. It just shouldn't be the center of a trip two years in a row. I have a whole list of things to do in other places in the state.

Colorado Springs looks pretty solid. I like the idea of Rocky Mountain National Park as well.  

Any minimalist travelers here? I'm deal hunting for a carry on that's to European specs, which are a bit smaller than here in the US. I had no idea about this until last year. I got fucked flying EasyJet and had to check my carry on roller for 40ish euro both ways. I don't want to have to do that again.

10-11 day trip in the summer, so I think I can manage with a backpack and something like this:

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/p...YxoCrTMQAvD_BwE
 

posted by Automatik

Any minimalist travelers here? I'm deal hunting for a carry on that's to European specs, which are a bit smaller than here in the US. I had no idea about this until last year. I got fucked flying EasyJet and had to check my carry on roller for 40ish euro both ways. I don't want to have to do that again.

10-11 day trip in the summer, so I think I can manage with a backpack and something like this:

https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/p...YxoCrTMQAvD_BwE
 

 

Does it have to be hard case? My dad bought me this bc he likes the dude, but it has worked out well and have taken it to Europe a few times. You may have to do laundry one day. We went for 2 weeks a few times, but my mom would also do laundry one of the days.I personally hate anything rolling or that you have to drag in most cities, I much prefer a backpack.

https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/carry-on-backpack

My wife has about 3 weeks in June between her current job finishing and her new job starting, we're planning on taking a trip during that span. She said she'd like to go to Florida or California. Is San Diego a worthwhile destination? I've seen all I ever need to see in the Bay area, but really never been anywhere else in the state.

posted by iclfan2

Does it have to be hard case? My dad bought me this bc he likes the dude, but it has worked out well and have taken it to Europe a few times. You may have to do laundry one day. We went for 2 weeks a few times, but my mom would also do laundry one of the days.I personally hate anything rolling or that you have to drag in most cities, I much prefer a backpack.

https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/p/carry-on-backpack

I'm already bringing a smaller backpack for day hikes, so that's not an option. I'm assuming I'll have to do laundry once, but that's not a huge deal. Gladly I'm going when it will be hot as hell, so I won't have to bring heavy clothes.

posted by justincredible

My wife has about 3 weeks in June between her current job finishing and her new job starting, we're planning on taking a trip during that span. She said she'd like to go to Florida or California. Is San Diego a worthwhile destination? I've seen all I ever need to see in the Bay area, but really never been anywhere else in the state.

Spent a long weekend in San Diego several years ago --- enjoyed it.  Stayed at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina; great spot.  LaJolla and Del Mar just north of town are fabulous areas.  Torrey Pines is right there; had a martini in the club house.  Downtown --  Gaslamp district chock full of great places.  Sunday brunch at the renowned Hotel Del Coronado on Coronado Island is well worth it, what a place.  Oh, and a perfect 72 degrees just about every day.

posted by QuakerOats

Spent a long weekend in San Diego several years ago --- enjoyed it.  Stayed at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina; great spot.  LaJolla and Del Mar just north of town are fabulous areas.  Torrey Pines is right there; had a martini in the club house.  Downtown --  Gaslamp district chock full of great places.  Sunday brunch at the renowned Hotel Del Coronado on Coronado Island is well worth it, what a place.  Oh, and a perfect 72 degrees just about every day.

Spent a week in Coronada a number of years sgo.   Great area...thought SD was very clean. 

Weather was perfect although it did rain which caused havoc to driving go the locals

Going to Barbados for work Monday through Thursday. Pretty pumped, especially just to sleep without a damn baby in the same room. Doesn’t hurt that it’ll be 85 degrees everyday. 

So far, I have weekend trips planned to Denver, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, NYC, and Louisville in the next 3 months. Mostly visiting friends, and will catch a baseball game in all 4 MLB cities.

Outbound one way, nonstop flight to Barcelona booked. $300. Hell of a deal via Norwegian. Hopper had it for $378, went to directly to the site and got it for less. I'd prefer to do round trip, but this deal was too good to pass up. I'm predicting I get ripped on the return. Probably outrageous and/or 20+ hour trip.

posted by Automatik

Outbound one way, nonstop flight to Barcelona booked. $300. Hell of a deal via Norwegian. Hopper had it for $378, went to directly to the site and got it for less. I'd prefer to do round trip, but this deal was too good to pass up. I'm predicting I get ripped on the return. Probably outrageous and/or 20+ hour trip.

 

I'm interested to hear how Norwegian Air is.

I've never flown with them but reviews seem ok.

Only downside is that it's from Newark, but its not that bad getting there. Like most airlines these days, they bait you with a low price then charge you extra for practically everything....chose your seat option, checked bag (usually free for transatlantic flights), and food.

If you've ever wanted to visit Kokomo, Adam the Woo is live streaming in the snow today.

Hope this helps.

Looks like we'll be going to the DR in June.

posted by justincredible

Looks like we'll be going to the DR in June.

All inclusive? We stayed at the Grand Palladium adults only part a couple of years ago. Had a good time.

Every time I travel I always wonder how some of these people afford it. I don't dress the greatest on flights all the time but some of these people are straight slobs.  Also, my local airport has the shittiest flights and I was flying to an island, so I was basically in airports/ airplanes for 12 hours on Monday and 14 hours on Thursday. Woof.

posted by iclfan2

All inclusive? We stayed at the Grand Palladium adults only part a couple of years ago. Had a good time.

Every time I travel I always wonder how some of these people afford it. I don't dress the greatest on flights all the time but some of these people are straight slobs.  Also, my local airport has the shittiest flights and I was flying to an island, so I was basically in airports/ airplanes for 12 hours on Monday and 14 hours on Thursday. Woof.

Yes, all-inclusive. We'll leave on Monday and get home on Sunday. Direct flights both ways. Looking forward to it.

posted by justincredible

Yes, all-inclusive. We'll leave on Monday and get home on Sunday. Direct flights both ways. Looking forward to it.

I will pay obscene amounts of money to fly direct.

Yea sorry, I meant this past week for work in Barbados it was the obscene flight times. I’m never spending my own money to spend fucking 14 hours traveling to the Caribbean. I’ll gladly get paid to sit in an airport though. 

posted by Automatik

Any minimalist travelers here?

You've kind of inspired me.  More of a 4-day weekend thing (because of half a day flying), but can't knock the international weekend trip.

Just booked our honeymoon yesterday for a crazy good deal to Ho Chi Minh and Tokyo.  $640 a ticket and only one leg of the trip is not direct.  Other than Thailand, the cheapest flights to Asia (from DC)  I have seen are around $850 and that is with multiple stops.  Pretty pumped.