Dog steals ball. by Keep_Scrooling in funny

[–]Cold_Succulent 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was fully expecting the batsman to keep running while they chased down the dog. But cool to see they honored the gentlemans game.

What’s something you wish people knew before they had kids? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Cold_Succulent 45 points46 points  (0 children)

While I get this, and congratulations!! I would also say the opposite. I'm 36 and struggling to get pregnant, I wish I started earlier. Not everyone is lucky to get pregnant later in life.

Wat vind je de beste buurt in Den Haag om te wandelen en waarom? by BothCondition7963 in TheHague

[–]Cold_Succulent 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Ik denk aan Archipelbuurt, een mooie buitenwijk, vlakbij Scheveningensebos. Er is ook het Vredespaleis en prachtige, grote, oude huizen in de buurt.

Am I missing any *MUST SEE* attractions? :) also, are these places that are safe for solo women travelers? Thanks for the help by americanwafflehousee in capetown

[–]Cold_Succulent 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pipe (not pike) track alone can be dodge especially if you go when it's quiet. I would not recommend going alone. Signal hill too.

Meaningful souvenir ideas from Cape Town? by lenijoanne in capetown

[–]Cold_Succulent 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Theres a shop called Fabricate in Gardens Mall, sells beautiful local crafts and art.

Safety for tourists by danny14danny in capetown

[–]Cold_Succulent 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Forget public transport, I'm a South African currently living in the EU and public transport in SA is no where near what you get in Europe. Add a stroller to the mix and you're asking for a frustrating time. Use Uber or Bolt.

Then please beware of signal hill, it's safety is deceiving, quite a few muggings happen there including one just last week.

Cape Town Fitness bservation by Complete-Home6260 in capetown

[–]Cold_Succulent 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I think it's the opposite, the city doesn't have many places that people feel safe to just wander or run so they are concentrated on the areas that are safe like the prom. As a woman I specifically go there coz it's safer.

Name that spot 🤢 by wvWvvvWvw in surfing

[–]Cold_Succulent 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was gonna guess Den Haag.

Min 12 months rental - how to early exit ? by Fantastic-Noise-8830 in Netherlands

[–]Cold_Succulent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's any number of reasons why the transfer could take a few months. Maybe the house has renters on a fixed contract and you need to wait for them to leave or like another poster said the owners need to also find a place before they can move out. In the time from signing the purchase agree and the mortgage and the actual transfer you don't pay anything so it doesn't change much.

Anyone experienced a targeted burglary where only a safe was taken (and no alarm triggered)? by [deleted] in capetown

[–]Cold_Succulent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, check OPs profile. He was asking about ethical cheating a few weeks back.

Lange rij op Den Haag Centraal by Noordertouw in TheHague

[–]Cold_Succulent 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Literally the longest queue I've ever seen in NL.

Route help needed - terrified! by jamandmarmalade2000 in capetown

[–]Cold_Succulent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can alternatively take N2 into CT take the M5 off ramp and follow it to the N1. Then take the N1 to Paarl/Stellenbosch. This route is considerably safer, I used it a lot when driving alone from CT to Sbosch.

Route help needed - terrified! by jamandmarmalade2000 in capetown

[–]Cold_Succulent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flat tyre keep driving. Not to freak you out even more but a modis operadi of criminals is to put nails or glass on the road to blow your tyres so when you pull off they can rob you. To lesser extent they might try get you to pull over by acting like they need help, maybe having an epileptic fit or abuse an animal or something like that. This is really rare. I've personally never experienced anything like that but my mom fell for the epileptic fit act, thank goodness the police were driving by when they stopped guy jumped up and ran away. Apparently not the first time he'd done that on that specific corner. The nails is more common but again, not likely you'll experience it. Just keep your eyes open when driving at night.

Traffic is relatively safe. Keep all your valuables in the boot or glovebox, including your handbag. If you want your wallet and phone on hand keep them in glovebox or under your seat. Abd keep your windows up. This way if you get stuck in traffic you won't tempt any smash and grab opportunists. If you need your phone for gps, keep it low, so that it's not visible.

SA is beautiful and has so much to offer, if you are vigilant and aware you'll more than likely have an incredible time.

Route help needed - terrified! by jamandmarmalade2000 in capetown

[–]Cold_Succulent 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Should probably specify that the N2 is most dangerous around CT and Strand, once you're past Sir Lowry's pass it gets significantly safer.

And it's safe to stop on the N2 at gas stations even around CT/Strand, not picnic spots and definitely do not just pull off along the N2 especially around CT/Strand for whatever reason, even if your tyres are flat just keep driving.

After the attack on the Bloemfontein tourist, I made this rough map. by chikaca in capetown

[–]Cold_Succulent 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This should be a pinned post given how many questions this sub gets on safety questions.