CILONE/SK Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Dear symbols I need help finding cheap flights around the world. Hell, I would even go by boat somewhere. Give me guidance. Cil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Dear CIL. this is my BASIC strategy: come up with a list of places you would like to go come up with a list of potential airports you can leave from (try to include at least one that isn't super close to you but you can drive to or take a bus to) then, spend some free time, i'd say about 10-15 minutes every few days doing a bunch of searches. never search on the weekends, only weekdays, and try to do it in the morning this will give you a good idea of what a typical price is for certain destinations, and the range if there is one place you REALLY want to go, create a price alert. i use http://www.kayak.com (international) i generally try to fly southwest domestically. then search and search. eventually, you will see a price that gets you stoked. then you bite the bullet and hope you did well. also, check out tripadvisor (or any travel site/mag) lists of best places or destinations on the rise and shit like that. i've gotten some good ideas and just spur of the moment found amazing fares to places i hadn't even considered (when i go to scandinavia in the fall, we are flying to Riga, Latvia for one day -i did it on a whim cuz i heard Riga is awesome.) this strategy has worked for me MANY times i'm hamstrung by things like overseas weddings - stuff that you cannot modify dates for but i find that if you are flexible with dates, times, and long layovers, you can usually get something good. flying has gotten more expensive in the past ten years. i think a lot of it has to do with fuel prices. but this is what i consider good for a round trip: east coast to europe: $600 US to bangkok: $850 US to australia or new zealand: $900 US to japan or china: $800 east coast to mexico/caribbean: $300 - 450 depends on island US to south america: $700 ' i have managed to land flights at or below those prices, i think that's decent. you cannot check bags if you can help it. i know that insane for many people, but it can add TONS of fees it also means wherever you go if you are lugging shittons of baggage, public transit might no longer be an option, and the trip suddenly got a lot more expensive. when you travel somewhere, bring energy bars and shop in grocery stores for food research free things to do or times when museums have free admission when you go get a pass for foreigners only, like a japan rail pass, before you go stay in hostels if possible - many have private rooms that are just very small. use their kitchen. i can usually factor in about $80/night for a place to sleep and $50 a day, but it can be done much cheaper. if you know someone, you are set. when i started traveling, i always stayed at someone's place. (thanks seven.13, TTBoy and Europe!) if you are into boats, there are some websites that let you search last minute cruise cabins, basically the rooms a ship hasn't sold right before they're leaving port. if you are crazy flexible, i've heard you can get a cabin for as little as a couple hundred bucks for the whole trip. i hate boats though, so i'm not up on this. cannot vouch for this site but check it out http://www.lastminutecruises.com/ if you have questions, let me know 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Dear symbols Right on! I can only give you what I have, which is prop points. Lol Thank you Cil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Dear Cil, If only we could cash in our prop power points for frequent flyer miles. Cheers, theP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDrawingBitch Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Dear seyer, they sure can. Cosign. I hope you;re not upset too long. xx tdb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather lewis Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Dear Sizes, come back! America misses you. love, Sleazeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 dear cil/inj you are welcome. seriously, i hope it helps. i've managed to alter the course of a few people's lives by inspiring them to travel, and it's one of the most satisfying things ever. people get happy and their minds usually open when they travel also, i've read that when you are looking domestically, it's best to buy 6-8 weeks before your dates overseas it's a little more unpredictable, but the best fares appear most often about 3 months before your preferred dates. when you search, do that thing +/- 3 days on each end as well. i don't do miles. but i do have a credit card that refunds 3% on travel good luck !@#$% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 dear symbols, You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to !@#$% again cG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 dear 94 degree weather, you go realize its still April right?!?!? cG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 dear cali thx. and send the warmth this way weather this year be stinkin :D !@#$% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnitzel Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 (when i go to scandinavia in the fall, we are flying to Riga, Latvia for one day -i did it on a whim cuz i heard Riga is awesome.) Dear !@#$% Riga is very nice - great choice! Check out the latvian riflemen monument - I really like this sculpture museum of the occupation. if you're bored you could get the train to Moijari beach. the suburban trains are pretty good. drink aldaris beer. eat pelmeni (actually might be estonia but they'll have similar) I can't advise you too much because when I was there last it was 2005. If you go to Helsinki try the ferry to Tallinn. the Baltic countries are great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boodah Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Dear Oakland, I want to penetrate you and discover your deepest fathoms. -creepyboodahoner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 schnitzel, thanks so much for the recommendations it's not til october so i won't have updates for awhile we'll also be in reykjavik, oslo and stockholm. no helsinki this time unfortunately. but lemme know if you have other suggestions. thx again !@#$% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Dear Symbols Wish I was you. Cil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 aww. buddy. it's never too late to start living life on your own terms http://theartofsimple.net/7-tips-for-traveling-internationally-with-kids-to-australia/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Dear symbols 5 1/2 months until I am free (retired). Cil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 dear 12oz, im starting a new hobby: card counting. wish me luck. cG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 good luck cil and cali !@#$% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris The Butcher Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Dear Black You wouldn't last pissing time in an accounting class you struck match------------the one thing they taught us was that the big picture is always maximum value------------so in that spirit take those 36 hours a week and spend them bleaching your skin ---------you might have a punchers chance in life as a result-------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 dear eggroll, you burnt the shit out of my tongue! motherfucker. cG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeyedanimal Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Dear oontz, I have changed my attention to sites that further my knowledge of things that can make me money. Maybe when I am not broke again I will have time to revisit you,p but for now, peace out. Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 dear red, you better visit from time to time and post some more pics of that delicious looking sushi! cG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decyferon Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Dear RED good luck homie, wish I could make some serious cash! Dear UK People Don't be such ignorant fucktards, please don't vote for far right idiots like UKIP/BNP/EDL/BritainFirst, they will destroy the country. Dear Birthday I know I don't care about you, but why do you always make me feel like shit for the run up to it, old age problems! Dear writer from my town Fuck you, you jumped up little twat. Dear Phone Why you gotta die, I can't be bothered getting you fixed as I hate phone shops, back to 90s no phone steez! Just gutted about all the photos of my son so might have to go to a shop and get it fixed. Decy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inappropriate_Responder Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 dear 12oz, im starting a new hobby: card counting. wish me luck. cG Dear Cali, dont get fat http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2629670/Ben-Affleck-carb-counting-goes-breakfast-mother-daughter-Vegas-casino-ban.html Concerned I_R Dear redeyedanimal stay up n*gga mang I_R Dear Decy We are disappointed I_R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 dear I_R, ben is going to make a terrible batman cG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 dear car thanks for getting me home no thanks for the engine lights !@#$% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Dear symbols Is it just the lights, or are you feeling something else going on with the car? Cil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 CIL, the check engine light keeps coming on last 2 times i had it read it was gas cap. first time the cap was actually loose, now i'm thinking i just need to get a new one the coolant though, was gone. . different light. went out after i filled it. i did a drain and fill last summer, but i didn't fill it to the max, then didn't check it again i don't fuck with it much cuz it's dex cool. but, it wasn't overheating on the way down or the way home just making me stupid nervous, and i guess i have a slow leak for it to suddenly be empty. otherwise, i guess it's ok. prolly could use a major tune up, it's an 01 with 85k !@#$% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 dear new job search, please hurry up! cant take this much more! cG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeyedanimal Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 cali, me too. -red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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