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September 4, 2011
14:58
Raphaël Serve
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Do we need a car to travel in a foreign country? If we need one, do we buy our own car or rent one in the country?

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September 4, 2011
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That greatly depends on where you are going and the length of time you will be there. In most countries I wouldn't think so. Where do you plan on traveling?

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September 10, 2011
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I'm not 18 now so I can't travel as I want but, I ask to know if you take a car when you travel. An yu Benny how do you do when you're travelling?

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September 10, 2011
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I've been travelling for almost a decade and I *JUST* got my first driving license 2 weeks ago! So you definitely do not need a car to travel wink

Public transport, or getting rides from people has served me fine all this time. I will try out having a car and will rent one for the month I'm in Chicago and see what it's like. The states is the only place I really feel put out for not having one since the whole country is designed for tin cans rather than human beings…

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September 10, 2011
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The American transportation system is a complete joke! We are probably the only country in the world that nearly requires you to have a vehicle of some sort. You're actually better off in Chicago or San Fransisco, however, without a car than you would be in Vegas. From my home here, I would have to walk about five miles to the nearest bus stop…wherever the heck that is! What I would give for trains, trolleys and subways in my town. :( I can't wait for Germany! I will be riding the trains with my face stuck to the glass the entire time! :D

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September 10, 2011
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Tell me about it. I live in Orlando which has some of the worst public transportation and urban sprawling I have ever seen. So I just ride my bike everywhere because I refuse to blow thousands of dollars on a car. 

Benny, the public transportation in Chicago is quite good and bike friendly. You'll be fine. 

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