Uh, no? Not unless you're already familiar with the franchise. And especially not in Salzburg market.
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Uh, no? Not unless you're already familiar with the franchise. And especially not in Salzburg market.
warpus
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If you want cheap clothing maybe you can find a thrift store with second hand stuff.
One memory I have of my childhood, growing up in West Germany, was when we were refugees and had almost no money, and ended up getting stuck at a friend's place due to rain. Our house was 5km away and we were on bikes, but did not bring any jackets, and the rain did not look to stop anytime soon. "Hold on a second" my dad said, "This is capitalism". So we went to some sort of a thrift store and bought rain jackets that to me looked basically brand new, paid with spare change, and made it home more or less dry. It was so weird to buy a jacket just for a day, it did not seem normal.. but it was an option. We felt dirty but also full of power
So anyway, maybe that could be an option. You can just donate the clothing somewhere when you're done with it. I think that's what we did with the jackets
One memory I have of my childhood, growing up in West Germany, was when we were refugees and had almost no money, and ended up getting stuck at a friend's place due to rain. Our house was 5km away and we were on bikes, but did not bring any jackets, and the rain did not look to stop anytime soon. "Hold on a second" my dad said, "This is capitalism". So we went to some sort of a thrift store and bought rain jackets that to me looked basically brand new, paid with spare change, and made it home more or less dry. It was so weird to buy a jacket just for a day, it did not seem normal.. but it was an option. We felt dirty but also full of power
So anyway, maybe that could be an option. You can just donate the clothing somewhere when you're done with it. I think that's what we did with the jackets
FriendlyFire
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Capitalism HO !
Why didnt you stay in West Germany and decide to move to Canada ? Was it still fear of W,Germany being the front lines of WW3
I'd imagine Polish and German languages are quite close. Also you didnt goto UK ? (thinks of plumbers)
FriendlyFire
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.......... Remember how Russian conscripts would water drink from the toilet having never ever seen or used one, nor know about taps and pressurised portable water
Cant you do the your business while squatting ? Or just avoid looking down before you flush ?
Dose anyone know why it is designed that way is it to save water ?
Actually I see the new water saving japanese toilets and they are arent like that. They sping the water around the rim.
warpus
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German and Polish are completely different, German is Germanic and Polish is Slavic. German is a lot closer to English since they're both Germanic. In comparison Polish might as well be Greek
My dad learned English when he was younger and even taught English during his teaching years for a while. The plan was always to move to a place where English is the official language. We considered all countries that qualify except India, but Canada was the easiest to get into, so that's why we ended up here.
I am never going near a hostel again. I got there at three in the morning (was at a Passover Seder and couldn't just walk out) I couldn't open a light as everyone was asleep - plus the room was far too hot for me. There was no change of clothes since my suitcase was locked away. And I couldn't leave my (dead) phone out in the open to charge, which resulted in my parents panicking and calling the hostel in order to make sure that I was alright.
I also did not see padlocks on any other locker, shoes were left on the floor, and one insane person left their laptop by their bed. So, also not big on safety.
Finally, the bathroom on my floor didn't have soap. It's not that they were our of it, they just didn't have it. I had to run down the stairs every time I needed the bathroom.
There's nothing like the freedom of being able to leave your stuff out in the open, to have your own bathroom, to set your own temperature and to go to sleep when you want to. Even if everything had been perfect, when things do go bad hostels are guaranteed to make everything so much worse.
I also did not see padlocks on any other locker, shoes were left on the floor, and one insane person left their laptop by their bed. So, also not big on safety.
Finally, the bathroom on my floor didn't have soap. It's not that they were our of it, they just didn't have it. I had to run down the stairs every time I needed the bathroom.
There's nothing like the freedom of being able to leave your stuff out in the open, to have your own bathroom, to set your own temperature and to go to sleep when you want to. Even if everything had been perfect, when things do go bad hostels are guaranteed to make everything so much worse.
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I feel you there. I try to avoid hostels but that price difference can sometimes be too tempting. But for me it's first and foremost the feeling of privacy, since I have no concept of safety(That person with the laptop. That could be me. At least until someone steals it.) and when I stay in hotels they tend to be so cheap they don't have air condition. Have all your hotel rooms so far had air condition? I feel almost surprised every time I see one north of Spain.
well, that's how it is if you sleep with multiple strangers in a single room. What did you expect?(and I wonder: You never had trips with high school?)
What, why not?
In that setting, nobody is going to steal your phone while you (and a bunch of other dudes) are sleeping.
EDIT: I think you need to get more chilled
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warpus
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Dorm room hostel stays are not for everyone, but depending on where you go and which hostel you stay at, the rules, the amenities, what's expected of you, etc. can all differ wildly. If that's the level of comfort you are going with, you gotta do the research so you can navigate yourself through the dorm room hostel experience efficiently, so that you can focus on more important aspects of the journey
You can also get private rooms at hostels, from my experience at least they can be significantly cheaper than a last minute booking at a hotel
You can also get private rooms at hostels, from my experience at least they can be significantly cheaper than a last minute booking at a hotel
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OH, I had through that German language was quite similar to many of the EU languages and since Poland is right next door that would be similar
Turns out German and Polish only share 3% of their languages
We also though about fleeing to Canada as well, Family is everywhere some went to Canada, the US, Hong Kong and Taiwan. We ended up in Australia because like you Parents knew English
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(and I wonder: You never had trips with high school?)
We'd have been kids in high school and I couldn't care less if someone stole my backpack. But I only spent two weeks as a high-schooler, so I never went on any trips.
(I did stay briefly at a boarding school.)
People who go to sleep at three tend to wake later than others? Anyway, there is no good reason for putting my phone (my most valuable possession by far) in the slightest risk.
I think I can precommit to a like, if that helps you decide.
warpus
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When staying at hostels always bring a small lock with you, most dorm rooms will have a place for you to lock up your stuff. It should be right in the dorm room itself. The only time I didn't see this was either a really safe part of the world where the locals didn't think you'd need a lock, or a not so reputable hostel where the staff doesn't know what it's doing and/or the owners don't care.
I often use my phone as my alarm, so that I will try to keep somewhere close to me on or near my bed. I'm trying to remember what I usually do with a phone in a dorm room style situation.. It's never a problem, I guess, because I can't really remember. If you're sleeping in a sleeping bag you can always just slip it into the sleeping bag. If you're paranoid you can tie it or tape it to your leg, but if you're one of those people who kicks things when they're asleep that might not be a good idea either
I often use my phone as my alarm, so that I will try to keep somewhere close to me on or near my bed. I'm trying to remember what I usually do with a phone in a dorm room style situation.. It's never a problem, I guess, because I can't really remember. If you're sleeping in a sleeping bag you can always just slip it into the sleeping bag. If you're paranoid you can tie it or tape it to your leg, but if you're one of those people who kicks things when they're asleep that might not be a good idea either
Yesterday I encountered two guys outside the Hofburg - very official looking - selling tickets to a concert at a place also called Palais something. When I asked about it, they claimed that tonight was a 'special' event, not to be missed, and also offered a discount for students (from 42 Euros to 35). When I told them I wasn't a student, one of them said 'yes, you're a student' which set alarm bells ringing in my head. I don't think a legitimate salesman would do that, would they? But these people had their own *stand* in the middle of a large tourist attraction.
I probably wouldn't have bought a ticket anyway, but now I'm really suspicious of anyone claiming to sell them here.
I probably wouldn't have bought a ticket anyway, but now I'm really suspicious of anyone claiming to sell them here.
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Employ the same tactics you would in the US: never buy tickets to an event from someone who isn't at the venue itself. There will never be a deal that's exclusive to a random strip of sidewalk that you can't get at the ticket booth unless it's secured through an online portal (like stubhub, or groupon, etc).
warpus
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If you're interested in those tickets, go online and see if this event actually exists and what it's supposed to cost. If it does and the price looks legit, call the venue and ask them if they have agents selling tickets for this event outside of the Hofburg or wherever. I'd bet you that the event doesn't even exist though
I'd be weary of anyone on the street offering you tickets for a "special" event. Usually scammers like this will try to convince you it's a once in a lifetime opportunity you don't want to miss, etc. In Thailand they often say that it's a Buddhist or government holiday and that there's a 15% discount or something, but only that day. They don't want you to walk away to do more research and will try to convince you that you have to buy now or you'll miss your chance. That's a giant red flag if you ever hear that again
I'd be weary of anyone on the street offering you tickets for a "special" event. Usually scammers like this will try to convince you it's a once in a lifetime opportunity you don't want to miss, etc. In Thailand they often say that it's a Buddhist or government holiday and that there's a 15% discount or something, but only that day. They don't want you to walk away to do more research and will try to convince you that you have to buy now or you'll miss your chance. That's a giant red flag if you ever hear that again
Dunno how it is there, but here it's like a game of whack-a-mole. Shut one individual or location down, and it pops up in another.
As others have said, never trust a street vendor when it comes to things like tickets or once-in-a-lifetime deals. Here they do it over the phone, rather than on the street, but it's the same principle. They're looking for naive people, so you have to become more suspicious and do your homework.
Just tell them no, and then watch how desperate they get, how willing to tell you anything they think you want to hear, just to get your money.
Of course I have it a bit easier; I can always tell them off with colorful metaphors and hang up on them.
Thanks for also mentioning that long pants are required. If I had walked up to the building not knowing that a half hour before a show started, I might be going back to my hotel in disappointment right now.
Oh, wait, I think I'm actually doing that. And I only have one more day here, so this would be a nice time to mention any other omissions.
Dunno how it is there, but here it's like a game of whack-a-mole. Shut one individual or location down, and it pops up in another.
They had to get a license, didn't they? They have an actual location.
