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I'm Norwegian, and I came over to the US to catch three of our World Cup matches, which was a blast by itself, but the whole trip ended up being the best summer I've ever had. With all the negativity online lately, obviously I wasn't sure what to expect, but from what I've experienced in my month in the US, the place is awesome. New York and Boston were cool as hell, and I spent a lot of time checking out local dive bars and catching baseball games. After the cities, I took a road trip through New England because I'm a big nature guy, and driving through those deep forests and right along the coast actually gave me a bit of that familiar rugged feeling from back home. The whole road trip was just beautiful, I seriously couldn't get tired of the view.

Though, the best part was definitely the people, I’ve met a lot of fantastic people and made a lot of new friends throughout the trip. Whether I was hanging out at sports bars or just talking to people at the campgrounds, everyone was just so incredibly welcoming and always down to strike up a chat. Look, no country is perfect and my experience doesn't speak for everyone, but I had a great time and I'm definitely coming back for another road trip in the future!

P.S. This is a repost because my original post in another sub got removed after blowing up. Figured I might as well share it here instead

I'm Norwegian, and I came over to the US to catch three of our World Cup matches, which was a blast by itself, but the whole trip ended up being the best summer I've ever had. With all the negativity online lately, obviously I wasn't sure what to expect, but from what I've experienced in my month in the US, the place is awesome. New York and Boston were cool as hell with an energy that is just different, and I spent a lot of time checking out local dive bars and catching baseball games. After the cities, I took a road trip through New England because I'm a big nature guy, and driving through those deep forests and right along the coast actually gave me a bit of that familiar rugged feeling from back home. The whole road trip was just beautiful, I seriously couldn't get tired of the view.

Though, the best part was definitely the people, I’ve met a lot of fantastic people and made a lot of new friends throughout the trip. Whether I was hanging out at sports bars or just talking to people at the campgrounds, everyone was just so incredibly welcoming and always down to strike up a chat. Look, no country is perfect and my experience doesn't speak for everyone, but I had a great time and I'm definitely coming back for another road trip in the future!

Been loyally booking SAS for years even when cheaper options existed, just to support the national carrier. Not doing that anymore.

Flew SAS long haul then Lufthansa and Air France shortly after and honestly it’s not even close. SAS feels like a budget airline cosplaying as full service.

And the Oslo routes are a joke, I have to connect through Copenhagen just to get anywhere. What’s the point of flying with SAS when you still have to transit in Copenhagen??

Hi everyone!

I’m a final-year university student from Norway, and I’ll be traveling to Kerala for 20 days starting next week with my sister. It’s our first time in India, and we are really looking forward to the culture and nature. I’ve put together an itinerary, but I would love to get some local insights to make sure we’re well-prepared.

Our Itinerary:
Days 1–3: Kochi
Days 4–7: Munnar
Days 8–10: Thekkady
Days 11–13: Alleppey/Kumarakom
Days 14–17: Varkala
Days 18–20: Thiruvananthapuram

Temples we are interested in:
We plan to visit the Vadakkunnathan Temple, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Janardanaswamy Temple, and Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple. We are planning to research the specific etiquette for each one beforehand, but if there are any particular customs we should be aware of to ensure we are respectful guests, please let us know.

My questions:

1. Attire: My sister is planning to wear tank tops and shorts during our trip because of the heat and humidity. Is this generally considered appropriate in the cities and tourist areas of Kerala, or should she stick to more modest clothing? And as a guy is it okay for me to wear shorts as well?
2. Recommendations: Based on our route, are there any "hidden gems," cultural experiences, or specific viewpoints that we shouldn't miss?
3. Logistics: Are there any "street-smart" tips regarding transportation (e.g., recommended apps), handling local logistics, or food safety that would make our trip smoother?

We really appreciate any advice you can share. Nanni!