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Next you'll tell me I'm a bad person for wanting to persue my interests.
I don't think you are a bad person at all for disdaining those who you perceive as lower class than you, rock on.
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If you arrive in most of western Europe you will be asked specific questions about what you plan on doing and how long you plan on staying. If you don't present a return ticket for a week or three later, you will almost always be asked to verify that you have sufficient funds to support yourself while you are there.
Negative, you need to work on your understanding of the word "always" I think.
Routine questions from an immigration officer is one thing but in the last few years I've arrived in France, Germany, Czech Republic, Netherlands, and UK. I've never shown a return ticket or proof of sufficient funds. I wait in line, get the stamp, and walk in.
I don't think you are a bad person at all for disdaining those who you perceive as lower class than you, rock on.
Negative, you need to work on your understanding of the word "always" I think.
Routine questions from an immigration officer is one thing but in the last few years I've arrived in France, Germany, Czech Republic, Netherlands, and UK. I've never shown a return ticket or proof of sufficient funds. I wait in line, get the stamp, and walk in.
Care to try again?
You've got a proven record of entry and exit per your passport. Big diffrence.
I think they are not earning money (food and lodging, NO 'traceable' MONETARY COMPENSATION)
Sounds like a great adventure to me. (especially if I was 30- 40 yrs younger).
Did you ever do anything really crazy when you were a youth? (If not what can you tell your grandkids?)
I've done crazy things, but they involve things that lead to a lot of fun, not being strapped to a farm in a central american country without any money or means to do anything. Whats the point of even going to another country if you aren't going to see anything or try the food? On top of that, Costa Rica is a pretty expensive place.
You've got a proven record of entry and exit per your passport. Big diffrence.
Ah so we continue to narrow down your claim that "most" countries require this proof of funds. At this point it has to be countries in Western Europe, and you have to have a blank passport, and you have to not have proof of onward travel, etc. as we get called on our bull**** we further clarify.
In other words, thread starter going to Panama or Costa Rica should completely disregard worthless advice regarding proof of funds.
Ah so we continue to narrow down your claim that "most" countries require this proof of funds. At this point it has to be countries in Western Europe, and you have to have a blank passport, and you have to not have proof of onward travel, etc. as we get called on our bull**** we further clarify.
In other words, thread starter going to Panama or Costa Rica should completely disregard worthless advice regarding proof of funds.
It's really irrelevant because you can get hit up for unexpected fees and issues in any country and for every story about people sailing through with no issues here and there, you can find just the opposite.
The more important issue is traveling overseas for 3 months on $200, which the OP has already decided to do. IMHO, it's foolish, this isn't 1910, it's 2010 and $200 doesn't get you far, even in a "3rd world country" or 2nd world country as some would consider Costa Rica. Costa Rica as some have said is getting pretty pricey now and isn't the bargain it was in years past.
It's really irrelevant because you can get hit up for unexpected fees and issues in any country and for every story about people sailing through with no issues here and there, you can find just the opposite.
The more important issue is traveling overseas for 3 months on $200, which the OP has already decided to do. IMHO, it's foolish, this isn't 1910, it's 2010 and $200 doesn't get you far, even in a "3rd world country" or 2nd world country as some would consider Costa Rica. Costa Rica as some have said is getting pretty pricey now and isn't the bargain it was in years past.
Well put. I just hope the OP has more common sense than the person suggesting they do so on this thread. And if they do try it and get caught/tossed in jail/fined/etc. I hope they don't contact the US embassy for help--I'd hate to see my tax dollars going to repatriate someone that took off on such a foolish and poorly thought out quest to begin with.
Not to mention that if my life savings was $560, I think I'd stay home and keep that in the bank for an emergency.
I just hope the OP has more common sense than the person suggesting they do so on this thread.
I didn't see anyone suggesting that was an adequate budget, in fact most of the responses were saying it wasn't enough and warning about visa issues with working.
He's got some good responses to work with, and some pointless/incorrect ones about proof of funds on entrance. Good luck to him.
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