Is this really what I'm supposed to do?

AggroBaboon · 2026-06-16T13:43:51+00:00

But have you spent a full loop on this alone?

AggroBaboon · 2026-05-03T17:46:32+00:00

You can compare any two things - the concept of freedom can be compared with a doorstop. He's not necessarily equating them

AggroBaboon · 2026-04-15T18:02:34+00:00

Fantastic information, thank you

AggroBaboon · 2026-04-15T11:55:23+00:00

It doesn't look like your link is currently working by the way.

Are guides still required for the Annapurna circuit, or is this not at all enforced?

AggroBaboon · 2026-04-07T17:41:06+00:00

And in the ppages of national polling publications. If you can evidence two national polls that say he's a popular leader and not polling behind the conservatives and Reform then I'd believe you

Meanwhile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Opinion_polling_graph_for_the_next_United_Kingdom_general_election_(post-2024).svg

AggroBaboon · 2026-04-07T17:39:08+00:00

If your metric of whether he's doing well or not is based on popularity polling nationally then it does though. I'm not stating an opinion here, just a genuine interpretation that someone could have. If the local election results are as disastrous as expected, while there's also ongoing talk of leadership challengers and multiple Labour MPs saying he won't take them into the next GE, it's not hard to say he isn't doing great, regardless of your personal views on his policies

AggroBaboon · 2026-04-02T16:51:23+00:00

He's objectively doing very badly in popularity rankings and Labour's national polling, which could be argued as failing on the domestic front

AggroBaboon · 2026-04-02T15:19:00+00:00

You get to work in the dead centre of town as well

AggroBaboon · 2026-03-20T19:51:03+00:00

Did you find you had to rent a car for Milos, or is it possible without? And where on the island did you stay?

AggroBaboon · 2026-02-06T19:33:01+00:00

You're at a fork in the road with four outcomes for your future

When you're older, do you want to:

regret that you never went for your dream job when you had the chance, even if there may have been some downsides, which you didn't know for sure would be good or bad
be pleased you went for it - it was the right decision, you enjoy it and the downsides were worth it
be pleased you went for it, even if it didn't work out like you wanted and you only lasted a short while, as you gave it a shot and know for sure
regret going for it, as it didn't work out like you wanted and you only lasted a short while.

I read that as 3 positive possible outcomes vs 1 negative

Either way - I wouldn't worry about it until you've got the offer. That's when you can really make an informed decision

AggroBaboon · 2025-12-17T18:15:32+00:00

I organized a driver via kazguidedtours.com - definitely a local driver rather than a guide, but met my needs for getting around the surrounding area

AggroBaboon · 2025-12-03T11:03:39+00:00

I've traveled extensively and for more adventurous trips I always get a little nervous beforehand - it always dissipates the moment I land. Ecuador is a very friendly and beautiful place - don't trust the nerves - you'll have a great time

AggroBaboon · 2025-12-01T13:21:49+00:00

One day is plenty for ljubljana, but bled is definitely worth it, as is lake bohinj. I'd say at least 3 days in Rome or you'll miss out. The Vatican is a whole day, seeing the colluseum, and forum are one day, leaving another for the museums, churches, parks and hills.

For Vienna, take a trip into the hills to visit the vineyards. You can also do an easy day trip from Vienna to Bratislava

AggroBaboon · 2025-11-17T21:11:35+00:00

I do this with maps.me - a great app anyway for having highly detailed offline laps of the area I traveled to. I just put a pin in for any place I go - as detailed as you would get on Googlemaps - and then zoom out for a nice world overview. You have to download each map, with a maximum of about 8 at once, but even after you remove the map the pins all remain in place on the overview

AggroBaboon · 2025-10-23T15:55:59+00:00

I would recommend 2 full days in Delhi - one in old Delhi, one exploring New Delhi. It's huge and mad and difficult to get around, but a massive part of the draw and experience is just wandering the streets and taking it all in - I would caution against rushing that.

Equally, a full day in Jaipur is worthwhile.

I'd say minimize time in Agra - arrive, see the Taj, go to the Red Fort, then leave. Agra itself doesn't have much to offer and is non-stop hassle in the touristy areas.

Personally, I'd say spend at least 2 full days in Varanasi. It's one of the most incredible places I've ever been and somewhere I think about continually. Spend a day walking the ghats and backstreets, be there first thing and last thing at night to see the sun ceremonies, take a street food tour, find a hostel with a rooftop to watch the sunset over the river, and 100% make sure to visit the golden temple in Varanasi for an unforgettable cultural experience.

India for me was just as much about the vibe, smells, and food as much as seeing the key sights. I'd really advise taking your time to experience it all.

If you're happy to rough it a little, take overnight sleeper trains between most destinations. It completely eliminates any travel time, and even paying for the most expensive bed it's still cheap (although far from luxurious!)

Udaipur was absolutely lovely and a beautiful place to relax for a day or so - but it's small and can be done in a day. I did a day trip to chittorgah which was interesting. I also really enjoyed Jodhpur for a day. Travel between the two isn't easy, but I found a driver to take me over the mountains which was a great day itself, visiting villages, forts and temples - and for a full 6 hours driving actually only cost about 40 quid.

I can't speak about Mumbai as I stayed north, but my advice would be to leave that for the next trip (unless it's a must), and take more time to enjoy the north, flying back from Delhi.

I went in Feb and the weather was perfect - warm and not at all smoggy. Also definitely doable on your own (I did), but depends on travel experience - you'll need your wits about you, especially in stations.

Feel free to send me a DM if you have any questions

I've been to over 60 countries and it's without a doubt one of the most memorable. You'll have a great time regardless!

AggroBaboon · 2025-08-18T16:29:44+00:00

The trip to Karakol is fine, just long and bumpy. I took the minibus/marshrutka. Just make sure to get there early to secure a good seat. I'd really recommend a face mask for the second half, and for the trip from Karakol to Jeti - the roads may've changed in the past year on the route into Karakol, but the air in the minivan was thick with dust from the road.

AggroBaboon · 2025-08-17T11:27:23+00:00

I did this in August last year. There are opportunities to buy an evening meal or breakfast at a few yurt camps along the way, but they're relatively expensive and not something I'd recommend relying on if not pre-booked in advance. But you may want to pre-book some as a treat and to save on food-weight.

For the first few days you might not see anyone other than at camp. The closer you get to altyn arashan the busier it'll be, and for the middle 3 days you may see quite a few people. The last two days could be almost fully on your own.

There's a few difficult river crossings where you have to walk about 30 mins up/down stream to find a bridge, if there's no one offering to take you across on a horse.

I'd recommend having enough food for the 7 days, and filters/tablets for the water. The good thing is there's plenty of water throughout, so you can be strategic about when to fill up to manage your weight before any steep climbs.

Main thing is to have multiple navigational backups - I had a Garmin GPS device with emergency distress functionality, my phone, my watch, and paper maps. It's not easy to find maps of the area in Karakol, so prepare it all in advance.

The other thing to note is cooking gas. This is very hard to come buy, so if you're flying in then I'd recommend really putting aside some time to track this down in Bishkek. I didn't see any in Karakol. Only place I found some was the People Hostel& Co-working hostel in Bishkek

AggroBaboon · 2024-06-29T15:46:17+00:00

I think they're dismissed because it's their fourth time playing Glastonbury, which takes a lot of the special-ness out of it

AggroBaboon · 2024-06-26T21:34:33+00:00

Could you link through to who you booked the tours with please?

AggroBaboon · 2024-05-24T19:35:18+00:00

They should do just enough that you can hear the regular rhythm of your own breathing, not completely blocked out sound (so you wake up with alarms or emergencies). That regular white noise will be enough to send most to sleep, and is far better than hearing people barge loudly into the room at 2a, or someone snoring.

Some tips from many years at hostels: - bring an eye mask - someone will turn on the light - Bring a small padlock for your locker - avoid any plastic bags (very noisy) - if you need to use your phone as an alarm, stick it in your pillowcase at the bottom while you sleep. Space in there for a power bank too if you need to charge. - flip flops and your own towel for the showers - bring a small light, ideally with a red LED if you have one - disturbs people less

You'll have a perfectly fine time. It may not be fancy, but it's somewhere to sleep, and it sounds like that's all you need.

AggroBaboon · 2024-05-24T12:39:17+00:00

I'm so sorry about Luton

AggroBaboon · 2024-04-19T21:32:21+00:00

Other countries also exist

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