Anderson Posted October 27, 2018 Report Share Posted October 27, 2018 On 10/25/2018 at 2:43 PM, o-guy said: My honest impression of rio was that it's fine if you're sensible (like don't wear a flashy watch, or go to the beach at night). Admittedly I think you're probably more of a target if you're white or eastern Asian. This 100%. Loud, brash yanks were getting robbed left, right and centre in Salvador. Was quite funny tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macz Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 On 10/25/2018 at 2:43 PM, o-guy said: I stayed in Rio for three weeks and I stayed in discovery hostel. Was genuinely so sick. I had an amazing time and 65% of it was due to the hostel. I was in Brazil for a month and I had zero problems. Also stayed in a favela for 4 days (mad experience). My honest impression of rio was that it's fine if you're sensible (like don't wear a flashy watch, or go to the beach at night). Admittedly I think you're probably more of a target if you're white or eastern Asian. One Korean dude in my hostel got robbed 4 times in 3 days, was terrified to leave the hostel after that. yeah like most places if not acting dumb and are aware should be cool. any recommendations whilst I'm out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-guy Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 15 hours ago, macz said: yeah like most places if not acting dumb and are aware should be cool. any recommendations whilst I'm out there? take a day trip to ilha grande (island off the coast of rio). Lopez mendes beach is there, and it is so beautiful. there's all the tourist stuff that you will hear about (big brother mountain, lapa steps, Christ the redeemer statue), all of which I think you should do. They have pacified favela rocinha (means the government took back control from the drug lords) and run tours. I stayed there for 4 days and the girls I was with made us leave because of the gun shots at night. Obviously not for everyone, but it was truly an amazing experience. I think every month they hold a huge block party up there, was sick when I went (may want to google that). Go on a city history tour. Brazil's history is very rich also if you're single, i'll PM you the last recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurryMan Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 1 hour ago, o-guy said: take a day trip to ilha grande (island off the coast of rio). Lopez mendes beach is there, and it is so beautiful. there's all the tourist stuff that you will hear about (big brother mountain, lapa steps, Christ the redeemer statue), all of which I think you should do. They have pacified favela rocinha (means the government took back control from the drug lords) and run tours. I stayed there for 4 days and the girls I was with made us leave because of the gun shots at night. Obviously not for everyone, but it was truly an amazing experience. I think every month they hold a huge block party up there, was sick when I went (may want to google that). Go on a city history tour. Brazil's history is very rich also if you're single, i'll PM you the last recommend. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 I'm not about that staying in a favela life. Just felt a bit like something rich white American kids would do but at the same time I guess it brings them some money in. I went paragliding in Rio as well. Would recommend, that was class. Shat myself for the first 10 seconds but then after that it was calm. Started up here and landed on the beach. Street parties in Lapa every weekend are a must. Got so twisted on caiprinhas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofs Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Morocco tips? Marrakech, Essaouria and Fez. Three weeks. Tell me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Luv Doc Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Go Agadir and stay there for most of the time. Can visit the other cities for a small bit. Can do mountain biking if you know people who can advise you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macz Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 12:20 PM, o-guy said: take a day trip to ilha grande (island off the coast of rio). Lopez mendes beach is there, and it is so beautiful. there's all the tourist stuff that you will hear about (big brother mountain, lapa steps, Christ the redeemer statue), all of which I think you should do. They have pacified favela rocinha (means the government took back control from the drug lords) and run tours. I stayed there for 4 days and the girls I was with made us leave because of the gun shots at night. Obviously not for everyone, but it was truly an amazing experience. I think every month they hold a huge block party up there, was sick when I went (may want to google that). Go on a city history tour. Brazil's history is very rich also if you're single, i'll PM you the last recommend. sick, big up bro will note all that down. yeah man hit me up with the last one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macz Posted November 1, 2018 Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 21 hours ago, Anderson said: I'm not about that staying in a favela life. Just felt a bit like something rich white American kids would do but at the same time I guess it brings them some money in. I went paragliding in Rio as well. Would recommend, that was class. Shat myself for the first 10 seconds but then after that it was calm. Started up here and landed on the beach. Street parties in Lapa every weekend are a must. Got so twisted on caiprinhas. looks amazing man I'm getting so gassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restrictive Posted November 7, 2018 Report Share Posted November 7, 2018 Somewhere hot/warm to go for 3-4 days, this time of year? Need a break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Luv Doc Posted November 8, 2018 Report Share Posted November 8, 2018 Lanzarote, Egypt, Morocco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revs Posted November 13, 2018 Report Share Posted November 13, 2018 On 11/8/2018 at 1:33 PM, Da Luv Doc said: Lanzarote, Egypt, Morocco Egypt is a good shout. Just came back from Marsa Alam a couple of weeks ago and it was around 33c everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restrictive Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 Was planning to go towards the beginning of this year didn’t make it. might just do lanzarote long weekend Try and do Egypt next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8BALL Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Going St Lucia this week. Anyone been? Looking for recommendations on things to do/see/eat. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 anyone got some Lisbon recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yhfam Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 Those who spend a lot on credit cards and have good credit pls get an Amex British Airways card avios points>>>>>> can literally go anywhere in Europe for £35 + 8000 points can even book day trips if flight times are available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 Yeah had one for almost a year now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O Fenomeno Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 Which cabin tho? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badman Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yhfam Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 2 hours ago, O Fenomeno said: Which cabin tho? you can pay £50 extra for business class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 5 hours ago, yhfam said: Those who spend a lot on credit cards and have good credit pls get an Amex British Airways card avios points>>>>>> can literally go anywhere in Europe for £35 + 8000 points can even book day trips if flight times are available Had a quick look. It's saying Rome is 15000 points which equates to £15k I would have to just buy every single thing on credit card I think to hit those numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yhfam Posted December 12, 2018 Report Share Posted December 12, 2018 Lol Yh like I said for those who spend a lot on credit card But then again you could spend that in a year easily on a normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Luv Doc Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 20 hours ago, yhfam said: Those who spend a lot on credit cards and have good credit pls get an Amex British Airways card avios points>>>>>> can literally go anywhere in Europe for £35 + 8000 points can even book day trips if flight times are available Be careful. If you play your cards right and save enough you can get flights from Helsinki to Japan return for less than £200, business class. There are some country were paying fees is illegal so the avois points literally give you free flights, not this fee crap. Would never use them for UK flights. BA Amex is decent, especially if you use it at Tesco and have your tesco club card points changed into avois, then you're winning in a few years. Also, try get Qatar airways, latam or finnair flights, ba are pretty shit tbh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Luv Doc Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 16 hours ago, yhfam said: you can pay £50 extra for business class European flights, all business class is is meal and the chair in the middle free, just sign up to the executive club and see if they'll upgrade you for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afroman Posted December 13, 2018 Report Share Posted December 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Da Luv Doc said: Be careful. If you play your cards right and save enough you can get flights from Helsinki to Japan return for less than £200, business class. There are some country were paying fees is illegal so the avois points literally give you free flights, not this fee crap. Would never use them for UK flights. BA Amex is decent, especially if you use it at Tesco and have your tesco club card points changed into avois, then you're winning in a few years. Also, try get Qatar airways, latam or finnair flights, ba are pretty shit tbh! Qatar Airways is nice. Not better than Emirates though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.