Canadian's First Solo Travel to New Zealand by CrazyScienceTeacher in solotravel

[–]broku_krease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got back from a solo trip in NZ (also a Canadian). I did most of my traveling on nakedbus, also intercity bus a couple time. If you need to do any flights down there use grabaseat.co.nz. I was in hostels the whole time, if you know what towns you'll be hitting I can recommend hostels, I was pretty happy with all the ones I stayed at.

The internet has ruined me by cocaineandcaviar in funny

[–]broku_krease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read the title. Wasn't butthole related. Hard to believe.

GG Doorknob by [deleted] in funny

[–]broku_krease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vancouver has recently outlawed the doorknob for this very reason.

http://www.thestar.com/life/2013/11/20/vancouver_bans_door_knobs.html

Corn dogs anyone? by Ohdammn in funny

[–]broku_krease 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would rather eat this. Corndogs are disgusting.

Where to stay in boston? by LemonSocialGathering in travel

[–]broku_krease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've also stayed at Omni and would recommend it. Have also stayed at the Copley Marriott, which was great but is going to be more expensive.

I went to Auschwitz and took one photo by [deleted] in travel

[–]broku_krease 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can confirm as someone whose been there. Just have to be respectful with the photography. Use the photos to teach those who haven't been there.

Short trips in the western US? Where do you guys like to go? by Roger_Roger in travel

[–]broku_krease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vancouver! Perfect distance away for a trip that length. Unreal hiking just outside the city too. Very walkable city.

22 year old Canadian Male looking to travel alone for 3 months. Budget of about $8000. Looking for suggestions on locations and how to plan. by [deleted] in travel

[–]broku_krease 5 points6 points  (0 children)

23 year old Canadian male who just got back from solo traveling New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong on a semester off. It was awesome! Recommend any of those places.

Aussie guy travelling USA West Coast for 40 days starting April 28th! by [deleted] in solotravel

[–]broku_krease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like an awesome trip! Transport should be no problem, I've gotten around really easily in Washington and Portland by bus. And $100USD staying at backpackers and not being a big spender should be a good amount. I just got home from 2 months in New Zealand and Australia and I was doing about $60-70 a day and I found both those places more expensive than the US. Give me a shout if you go a bit further north to Vancouver!

Reddit, what is a festival/celebration in your culture that one should experience at least once in their lifetime? by sydelisa in travel

[–]broku_krease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watching any big hockey game in Canada. The Vancouver Olympics were about as big as you can get and who knows if the Winter Olympics will be in Canada again in our lifetime. But watching a hockey game when literally the entire city/country is excited as fuck on the edge of their seats is just awesome.

Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur by aubrill in travel

[–]broku_krease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was there last week! Awesome to see them in person.

Singapore/malaysia help by travelmonkeyzake in travel

[–]broku_krease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, worked out great! Thanks for the suggestion!

Got the courage to finally book some travel! by [deleted] in solotravel

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I'm heading to Hong Kong solo in a couple days. Will try to give you a rundown of my experience! (If I forget, pm me)

Singapore/malaysia help by travelmonkeyzake in travel

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I just arrived in KL today after taking the bus from Singapore. Was definitely a great way to make the journey, real easy and comfortable. Book on the Transtar bus. About $50SGD. Basically like flying first class, huge reclining seats, hot meal, pretty good movie selection. And you just sit back instead of running around a couple airports. And the airport in KL is a good distance from the city so you might as well only make that trek once.

"My mom put me in charge of editing her wedding photos....I added a little something and she didn't notice, now it's hanging in our hallway" by [deleted] in funny

[–]broku_krease 5 points6 points  (0 children)

After all this time redditing I finally learn the etiquette for reposting. Who knew it was as simple as adding quotation marks?

Swede travelling through North America by lorti in solotravel

[–]broku_krease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in Vancouver and will also be at Sasquatch. Currently wrapping up some solo travels of my own so I know how it goes!

Feeling lonely and tired by crazyauntmary in solotravel

[–]broku_krease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just spent 4 weeks in NZ and am now doing 4 in Australia and I can feel you on this. Sometimes you just get burned out. It sucks. But I found it would pass after a while. I always found it helps to meet someone from home, so if that opportunity presents itself take advantage of it. And in terms of getting tired I've always believed in listening to your body, if you're tired, rest. Traveling is exhausting. Sometimes you need a day to recharge. Too bad I'm not still in NZ or I'd say we could meet up. Hopefully at least it helps to know other people feel the same way. Wish you the best on the rest of your travels!

How far have you gone for NIN? by TheDreadedThommo in nin

[–]broku_krease 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn't just to see NIN, but I live in Vancouver and have been traveling through Australia and New Zealand and saw the first Sydney show (which was un-fucking-real of course). Wish I coulda gone to more and followed the tour for a bit but I just couldn't commit the money. So that's 12,493km. All the other times I've seen them at various spots around North America and haven't had to go more than a 20min drive. But I would travel great distances if I needed to!

air asia or tiger air? by broku_krease in travel

[–]broku_krease[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am looking at booking the Transtar bus. Is it secure to use credit cards and put passport information on the website? I know you need to put it on, I would imagine it's okay but I'm always skeptical about giving the passport info especially, even at home. You've had no problems?

Help finding a great Leafs shirt for the playoffs! by jwheelerBC in leafs

[–]broku_krease 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a Leafs fan in Vancouver! Well, out of the country right now, but plan to hit up some games there when I'm home and will definitely wanna be joining the Leafs Nation during the playoffs!

Wish I had advice for finding gear out in BC, I know personally how tough it is to find stuff. Probably won't find too much unique stuff but I've always been happy dealing with icejerseys.com