The New Travel Thread: Now with write ups in the OP

Discussion in 'The Mainboard' started by Jax Teller, Apr 8, 2015.

  1. Gin Buckets

    Gin Buckets Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Virginia Tech HokiesIndiana HoosiersAtlanta BravesAtlanta HawksAtlanta Falcons

    Where'd you find that? That sounds amazing.
     
  2. BP

    BP Bout to Regulate.
    Donor
    Atlanta BravesGeorgia BulldogsAtlanta Falcons

    About to board a flight to there now. I am excite.

    Bought for Shaghai in Dec a few months ago. Then found out about the $200 visa and mailing in my PP.
     
  3. BP

    BP Bout to Regulate.
    Donor
    Atlanta BravesGeorgia BulldogsAtlanta Falcons

    Broke my business class cherry :yousoricky:
     
  4. aspenbuff

    aspenbuff Well-Known Member
    Colorado BuffaloesSan Francisco GiantsSacramento KingsOakland RaidersSan Jose SharksUSA Rugby

    Gin Buckets likes this.
  5. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
    Donor

    No I get 15 vacation days and 20 comp days for the 10 weekends I work
     
  6. Arkadin

    Arkadin inefficiently efficent and unclearly clear
    Donor

    Anyone been to Sri Lanka
     
  7. Room 15

    Room 15 Mi equipo esta Los Tigres
    Donor
    Auburn TigersAtlanta BravesAtlanta FalconsUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    No but I worked with s girl from there and she gave a presentation about it, looked awesome.
     
  8. Arkadin

    Arkadin inefficiently efficent and unclearly clear
    Donor

    It seems really cool. Made brief friends with a sri lankan restaurant owner in Zagreb. Him and his brother were traveling and loved Croatia so they stayed and opened a place. Hit him on the whatspp every now and then

    I don't think really anyone knows they fought like a 30 year civil war that ended relatively recently. Country seems amazing
     
  9. Arkadin

    Arkadin inefficiently efficent and unclearly clear
    Donor

  10. Nug

    Nug MexicanNug
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideSeattle MarinersAtlanta BravesNew Orleans Saints

    CoastalOrange and Arkadin like this.
  11. Arkadin

    Arkadin inefficiently efficent and unclearly clear
    Donor

  12. Nug

    Nug MexicanNug
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideSeattle MarinersAtlanta BravesNew Orleans Saints

    It's pretty tiny, no bars, but there might be some life at the hostels. I had just finished 5 days in Rio, and was going for another 5 in BA, so I caught up on some sleep.

    Go to the little park where you're at the border of Argentina-Brazil-Paraguay. Pretty cool.
     
  13. Arkadin

    Arkadin inefficiently efficent and unclearly clear
    Donor

    TC keeps asking me what we're going to drink in uruguay/argentina and I keep telling him "everything" but he seems worried about it so everyone let him know it'll be ok
     
  14. PJP3

    PJP3 Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Colorado BuffaloesOakland RaidersFulhamLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    I stayed on the Brazil side in a shit hotel near the airport since we had a super early flight the next day. Didnt go into either town.
     
    Arkadin likes this.
  15. Nug

    Nug MexicanNug
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideSeattle MarinersAtlanta BravesNew Orleans Saints

    Fucking everybody drinks Fernet, it's pretty good. It's a light liquor you drink with coke.

    That and herba mate, but that's non alcohol.

    Decent craft beer scene.
     
    Arkadin likes this.
  16. Arkadin

    Arkadin inefficiently efficent and unclearly clear
    Donor

    He's all "beer? Wine? Liqour? I like to drink the local stuff"

    I'm all "yeah man... All of it"
     
  17. Room 15

    Room 15 Mi equipo esta Los Tigres
    Donor
    Auburn TigersAtlanta BravesAtlanta FalconsUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    Unbelievable amounts of cheap red wine. Fernet is terrible IMO. BA has several good craft beer spots (1516 was my favorite in Palermo)
     
    ANTWONE, mc415, Arkadin and 1 other person like this.
  18. Nug

    Nug MexicanNug
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideSeattle MarinersAtlanta BravesNew Orleans Saints

    Man I'm going gain fucking 10 lbs in Mexico City. Probably most excited for the food.
     
    rezy likes this.
  19. The Banks

    The Banks TMB's Alaskan
    Donor TMB OG
    Oregon DucksGreen Bay PackersDetroit Red WingsBayern Munich

    40 PTO + 7 holiday
     
    CoastalOrange, ohhaithur and mc415 like this.
  20. Weedlord420

    Weedlord420 Well-Known Member
    TMB OG
    Florida State SeminolesWashington NationalsWashington CapitalsOlympics

    Goddamn
     
  21. Jimmy the Saint

    Jimmy the Saint The future is a benevolent black hole
    Donor
    Penn State Nittany LionsGreen Bay PackersChelseaHartford WhalersPhoenix Rising

    Your employer in need of an accountant?
     
    Nelson and CoastalOrange like this.
  22. rezy

    rezy Member
    Donor
    Florida State SeminolesNew York YankeesLos Angeles ClippersNew York GiantsManchester United

    0 pto and only holidays off are thanksgiving and Christmas. Don’t manage a restaurant
     
  23. Where Eagles Dare

    Where Eagles Dare The Specialist Show On Earth
    Donor
    Auburn TigersAtlanta BravesWashington Football TeamAtlanta United

    I stayed on the Brazil side.
     
    Arkadin likes this.
  24. CoastalOrange

    CoastalOrange Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersTennessee VolunteersBarcelonaUnited States Men's National Soccer TeamLiverpool

    Damn it man, give me a heads up on these trips and I can tag along as well.
     
  25. Arkadin

    Arkadin inefficiently efficent and unclearly clear
    Donor

    I literally tagged you in here and told you to come with us
     
  26. CoastalOrange

    CoastalOrange Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersTennessee VolunteersBarcelonaUnited States Men's National Soccer TeamLiverpool

    I must have missed that and am not happy with myself. When are you going? Is it too late to tag along?
     
  27. Arkadin

    Arkadin inefficiently efficent and unclearly clear
    Donor

    You responded... Dec 12-24
     
    CoastalOrange likes this.
  28. Nug

    Nug MexicanNug
    Donor
    Alabama Crimson TideSeattle MarinersAtlanta BravesNew Orleans Saints

    Just booked a 4 hour street food tour the morning I arrive, from 10 - 2
     
  29. Room 15

    Room 15 Mi equipo esta Los Tigres
    Donor
    Auburn TigersAtlanta BravesAtlanta FalconsUnited States Men's National Soccer Team

    Also in montevideo get some grappamiel. It’s a honey flavored booze, drink it over ice. Very Uruguayan
     
    #14829 Room 15, Oct 15, 2018
    Last edited: Oct 15, 2018
  30. CoastalOrange

    CoastalOrange Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Clemson TigersTennessee VolunteersBarcelonaUnited States Men's National Soccer TeamLiverpool

    Ahh, I remember now. I will be in Japan during those dates so couldn't join. But definitely keep me apprised of future trips, especially to not-the-normal places like South America.
     
    Arkadin likes this.
  31. dahldennsull

    dahldennsull Living in the best state
    Donor
    Oklahoma City ThunderCleveland BrownsOklahoma SoonersHouston Oilers

    Philly trip coming up with wifey from Thursday-Monday

    Searched for a Philly thread, and can't seem to find one on the board. Know there was one previously, but no idea how to get it again.

    Current plans, if you've been to Philly feel free to chime in with yay/nays or things I'm missing. Researched everything on Eater, Thrillist, TripAdvisor:

    Eats - Pretty pumped about this spread. Dinners are bold, others are lunch/brunch
    Dinic's
    Vernick
    Federal Donuts
    City Tavern
    Franklin Fountain
    Jim's Cheesesteaks
    McGilligans (watching OU game @ noon Saturday)
    Oyster Bar
    South Philly Barbacoa
    Double Knot

    Drinks
    Monk's Cafe
    The Franklin Bar
    Hop Sing Laundromat
    McGilligans (watching OU game @ noon Saturday)

    To-Dos
    Museum of American Revolution
    Walking Tour
    Independence Hall/Liberty Bell
    Eagles game Sunday
     
    ohhaithur likes this.
  32. Lyrtch

    Lyrtch My second favorite meat is hamburger
    Staff Donor

    Zahav seems like a must do in Philly

    South Philly Barbacoa too
     
  33. Slim

    Slim Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Penn State Nittany LionsPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Flyers

    Just make sure you get to Barbacoa early. You're kinda rolling the dice if you want to watch the game at McGillins. There aren't a ton of TVs, and you may have some 24 year old shithead throwing the touch tunes on. Tradesman's, Field House, Fox and Hound all suck, but they are close options to watch the game if the novelty of McGillins wears off.

    You won't get a reservation at Zahav now, but there are bar seats. Abe Fisher is another option if you're dying for Israeli food.
     
    dahldennsull likes this.
  34. dahldennsull

    dahldennsull Living in the best state
    Donor
    Oklahoma City ThunderCleveland BrownsOklahoma SoonersHouston Oilers

    i was checking online and calling for months trying to get a reservation, and it kept saying 'no reservations that far in advance'

    apparently it's right about the 2 month out window, cause I waited until about 1.5 months out and tried again and it was all booked up :bang::angry::whyioughta:

    needless to say we won't be eating there and they are dead to me cause their policies are shit and i'm sure the food isn't that good anyways (things I tell myself at night)
     
    Lyrtch likes this.
  35. dahldennsull

    dahldennsull Living in the best state
    Donor
    Oklahoma City ThunderCleveland BrownsOklahoma SoonersHouston Oilers

    thanks, maybe I don't need to risk it. Here are the list of places I was told for possible game watching:
    city tap house
    stats
    mcgillins
    cavenaughs
    south philly tap room
    misconduct
    fados

    I'll be staying at Kimpton Palomar hotel in Rittenhouse, and will actually be in Old City on a tour until 11:30 or so (game is at Noon), so could be fine in either area.

    As for Barbacoa, planning on going between 9-10 am, brunchy tacos ha, figured that would get us them
     
  36. The B1G Kucktis

    The B1G Kucktis 2 years, VARSITY!!
    Donor
    Penn State Nittany LionsPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia 76'ersPhiladelphia EaglesPhiladelphia FlyersTiger WoodsWolverhampton Wanderers

    I'd go with Cavanaugh's, South Philyl Tap and/or Misconduct for OU game. Slim is right about McGillin's - can be touch and go depending on the crowd.

    You can't go wrong with very many places in South Philadelphia. Also, would highly recommend Han Dynasty, Vetri and Amis.

    I'm also very fond of dive bars and there are some great ones in Center City: Oscar's, Bob and Barbara's, and Doobies to name a few. Order a citywide special and enjoy the people watching. Very underrated place that normally has great beer is Jose Pistola's.
     
    dahldennsull likes this.
  37. hawkeyeOUTeast

    hawkeyeOUTeast Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Iowa HawkeyesChicago CubsCarolina PanthersKansas City ChiefsCarolina HurricanesPGABig Ten Conference

    .
     
    #14837 hawkeyeOUTeast, Oct 15, 2018
    Last edited: Oct 15, 2018
  38. Slim

    Slim Well-Known Member
    Donor
    Penn State Nittany LionsPhiladelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Flyers

    Cavanaugh's Head House is your best bet if you'll be in Society Hill. Go to the upstairs bar and you'll be set. Shouldn't be all that crowded. There's also a dive called O'Neal's around the corner that does food specials and will give you a local experience.
     
    Nole0515 and dahldennsull like this.
  39. dahldennsull

    dahldennsull Living in the best state
    Donor
    Oklahoma City ThunderCleveland BrownsOklahoma SoonersHouston Oilers

    thank you.

    probably should have prefaced that I am 31, & traveling with a 7 month pregnant mama that can't drink with me, so the full out party scene is not going to be our ideal scenario haha
     
  40. 941Gator

    941Gator TMB's resident beach bum
    Staff Donor
    Florida Gators

    Cavanaugh's House tends to be a little pushy though.
     
  41. ohhaithur

    ohhaithur e-Batman
    Donor

    I know this is a politics safe space but the jokes are too easy here
     
    Capstone 88, The Banks and Lyrtch like this.
  42. Arkadin

    Arkadin inefficiently efficent and unclearly clear
    Donor

    Lol what in the fuck. I know some Brits and scots that will be stoked about that
     
  43. Lyrtch

    Lyrtch My second favorite meat is hamburger
    Staff Donor

    thats a weird one

    maybe theres a huge tourist boom coming from england
     
  44. Arkadin

    Arkadin inefficiently efficent and unclearly clear
    Donor

    There are so many European companies in the Charleston area now with the auto makers and Boeing and Bosch etc etc. Guess they're just counting on that.
     
    Lyrtch likes this.
  45. Arkadin

    Arkadin inefficiently efficent and unclearly clear
    Donor

    Now just downgrade those fees so it doesn't cost a shit load to use my AA points
     
    ohhaithur likes this.
  46. Fran Tarkenton

    Fran Tarkenton Hilton Honors VIP
    Donor
    Wake Forest Demon DeaconsGeorgia Bulldogs

    Seems to match up with some of their recent moves. Niche tourist cities in America.

    They made a big deal about their New Orleans direct last year.
     
  47. fsugrad99

    fsugrad99 I'm the victim here
    Donor
    Florida State SeminolesTexas RangersAustin FCNXTAEW

    Probably

    Austin has had a London direct for a few years
     
  48. fsugrad99

    fsugrad99 I'm the victim here
    Donor
    Florida State SeminolesTexas RangersAustin FCNXTAEW

    Anyone been to Serbia?
     
  49. Arkadin

    Arkadin inefficiently efficent and unclearly clear
    Donor

    Austin's pretty damn big though. Way bigger than Charleston