For me personally, safe places to go and clean places to go and eat. You could say that I am more about the comfort rather than the adventure. Tips and tricks on how to use public transit without getting me into trouble would be good. I am also big on food and would love to hit the finest restaurants (budget and cleanliness in check).
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#12Videos of just walking the streets of various cities. It's nice to have pictures and descriptions of the usual go-to places, but show me what the place is actually like.
How long do you think the video should be? and from what vantage point? maybe filmed by a drone? or on a bike?
Also do you want videos from the insides as well?
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#13Like this, but printable and free : http://www.telescopecards.com/
I like to travel without my "devices" - I DO NOT want something that relies on my cell phone or cell service to work.
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#14Have you used tripwolf? It covers everything that I'm aware of wanting
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#16For me personally, safe places to go and clean places to go and eat. You could say that I am more about the comfort rather than the adventure. Tips and tricks on how to use public transit without getting me into trouble would be good. I am also big on food and would love to hit the finest restaurants (budget and cleanliness in check).
so points of interest plus nearby attractions and places to eat all in one page?
I know friends who are into street food, living in hostels and being fully immersed in the culture. For myself, I prefer living in more comfortable hotels and eating at restaurants. Seems like the guides out there are either very generic or catered to my friends who are more adventurous. But nothing for the slightly conservative, affordable luxury traveller.
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#17Videos of just walking the streets of various cities. It's nice to have pictures and descriptions of the usual go-to places, but show me what the place is actually like.
do you mean sort of like google map but professionally done? How long do you think the video should be? and from what vantage point? maybe filmed by a drone? or on a bike? Also do you want videos from the insides as well?
I am currently watching a series on Netflix called "The Layover" by Anthony Bourdain. It's a great travel show, but I wish it would show more of the street life of the places he visits.