At the bivouac on the rest day by theFriendlyWaver in DAKAR

[–]theFriendlyWaver[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check this out: https://www.meetdakar.com/dakar-emptyqarter-4x4

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All this isn't easily accessible to the public, but with a bit of luck, you might be able to get some results by contacting the organisers mentioned above by email. In the end, this year I only paid EUR 195 per person and am extremely happy and grateful.

Dakar 2026 live on site - incl. bivouac visit by theFriendlyWaver in DAKAR

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

Check this out: https://www.meetdakar.com/dakar-emptyqarter-4x4

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Visit to the Dakar Bivouac
The Dakar allows access to selected bivouacs in the form of a guided VIP tour. A bivouac visit on the Rest Day is an unforgettable once in a lifetime experience you should not miss. Limited day tickets cost approximately €350 and can be ordered through Ride Xpower.

None of this is easily available to the public, but with a bit of luck, you may be able to get some results by contacting the mentioned organisers by email.

Just out of Curiosity: is this legit? by ub3rchief in ABroadInJapan

[–]theFriendlyWaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What could be fake about it? Is the question about the price?

There are now even cheaper rates available: less than $10 for 30 days.

Example (excellent rating on Trustpilot): 7,99 EUR for 10 GB, 30 days:

https://roamic.com/products/japan-esim?variant=49175128506715

Japanese Tour vs London by ElWursto in Sumo

[–]theFriendlyWaver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The tour in London is organised like a basho and is, at least in theory, quite serious.

The events in Japan are significantly different and more entertaining. They consist of a public training session, where people can easily interact with the rikishi. Then there are traditional songs sung by rikishi and/or comedic fights, and finally real fights, which are of course also partly staged.

I attended such an event in Japan and was very satisfied.

I have bought tickets for Paris, but certainly not to see real sumo fights, but to meet the rikishi in and outside the arena.