Is it worth travelling from the other side of the world for Glastonbury?

[rumpola]

I would say go for it. I cut short travelling through SE Asia to go in 2003 and have never regretted it.

[Kyelo]

If I lived miles away and money was fine then I would travel for Glastonbury.

Just did a quick check on Easyjet, with the money I am paying for travel and accommodation I could fly from London to Luxor, Egypt return for that!

[rexclark]

It would all depend on if there was a decent alternative closer. there is only one Glastonbury but if there was a similar festival closer to home i'd probably go for it.

[Kyelo]

Glastonbury is one of the few top international festivals. Glastonbury and Coechella are like the London and New York of the festival world.

[James Bolivar]

tough one. It is definitely up there with some of the best festivals in the world, but some people on these boards are a little a bit obsessive. If I had 3 grand to spend on a trip to the other side of the world I probably wouldn't go to a festival, even if it was as good as glasto, I'd want to go trekking in the Himalayas, road trip across the states, sail somewhere, float down the amazon, that kind of thing. But then I have done glasto loads of times so maybe starting to get an urge to use my money on things I've never done before.The main reason I still go is because of my friends.

You'll have a blast though so yeah, if that's what you want to do you won't be disappointed,

[bigbilly]

Personally id save for another year get a work visa and have a proper trip in the uk!

Glastonbury is amazing but would i swap it for at least a year oversees? probably not

[Matt42]

I'd leave it for this year if I were you...

Your first festival is always abit weird, and I wouldn't even imagine going to my first festival alone, wait till next year and go with some other people! I'd advise that better, also plan before hand and don't leave it till last minute

[rexclark]

Glastonbury is one of the few top international festivals. Glastonbury and Coechella are like the London and New York of the festival world.

[Thearg]

There are plenty of festivals in the US better than Coachella. It may be the biggest but it's certainly not the best.

[rexclark]

It sounds pony to me.

Bottom line,having to drink in designated areas.WTF!

[fatyeti24]

It sounds pony to me.

Bottom line,having to drink in designated areas.WTF!

[Paul_w]

Glastonbury is an amazing experience, but if you come over here try and do at least 2-3 weeks, if the most expensive bit is getting over here you might as well make the most of it, explore a bit, and not feel like your rushing the festival and heading home 2 days after. If you can afford to do that and make it a once in a lifetime experience then do it. If you cant, then i'd save a bit more and do it next year.

[Thearg]

Its just the weather aspect really.I am prepared to take the gamble because I live a few hours away,but if we could pay on the door and it were like last year,I might of had to pass

[drewsstrat]

There's no festival,like it. Nike..... Just do it

[Kyelo]

There are plenty of festivals in the US better than Coachella. It may be the biggest but it's certainly not the best.

[sonichka]

I'm coming from Canada. Just turn it into a 3 week vacation like i'm doing! Glasto is just the icing on the cake of an other wise wonderful trip trekking around Europe. The flights to GET there are the most expensive part, so I figured I'd make it all worth my time and money and get a ton of sightseeing in.

Edited April 19, 2013 by sonichka

[Kyelo]

I'm coming from Canada. Just turn it into a 3 week vacation like i'm doing! Glasto is just the icing on the cake of an other wise wonderful trip trekking around Europe. The flights to GET there are the most expensive part, so I figured I'd make it all worth my time and money and get a ton of sightseeing in.

[ICGenie]

I'd say yes, but then I considering going to South America next year to see a band that regularly play 30 miles from my front door. So I'm probably not the most rational person to give advice on the matter

[Calvin Klein]

I'd say yes, but then I considering going to South America next year to see a band that regularly play 30 miles from my front door. So I'm probably not the most rational person to give advice on the matter

[wilko8]

If you've come onto a Glastonbury forum to ask is Glastonbury worth travelling for....I think you've already made your mind up.

Good luck with the resale!

[01seb]

I'm coming from Australia, been wanting to go to Glasto for around the last 5 years and now that I'm 21 and in my last year of university, have decided that it was now or never.

I'd say just go for it mate, it'll be a magical experience, and maybe do what others are suggesting and go see some other places in England/Europe while you are over there. Me and my mates have turned it into a 4 week holiday and we are beyond excited.

[ICGenie]

Where and which band?

[Calvin Klein]

Come to Argentina, see the sights and then head to Brazil for the World Cup.

[venuss]

Do you have time to apply for the work visa for 2013?

If you have then apply for the visa and for the ticket ... Glasto is great!

If I was coming over from NZ I would want a plan and able to make a big big trip of it.

[sonichka]

Sounds ace! Where you visiting?

Edited April 20, 2013 by sonichka