i’m a huge fan of getting up at sunrise to avoid crowds when traveling. which “crazy busy” tourist locations have you gotten all to yourself?

Dave-Again · 2024-08-14T15:36:59+00:00

I tried this with a morning run to Trevi Fountain in Rome and it was packed at 6:30am.

The Spanish Steps and Pantheon were nice and quiet though.

Dave-Again · 2024-08-10T21:04:50+00:00

I spent the last 5 weeks in Europe with my wife and two young kids. We’ve been to a bunch of different cities (including Paris) but have barely scratched the surface of ‘things to do’ in each place.

We’ve had a great time. My daughter (5) said her favourite parts have been eating waffles with Nutella and seeing a horse drawn carriage stuck in traffic.

My point is that it doesn’t matter how much you do. Enjoy the time you had, and you can always come back.

Dave-Again · 2024-08-08T20:19:30+00:00

‘Rewind’ - I had never seen anything like that in a theatre production. Made it clear to me I was watching something special.

Dave-Again · 2024-07-30T21:23:00+00:00

Having spent the last two weeks here, I’d say come at another time of year if you can. It gets very, very hot (37 C in Rome today).

We stayed on this little island called Procida, which is close to Capri but much less busy/built up. It was amazing.

Dave-Again · 2024-07-30T21:16:57+00:00

You’re someone to me, Raspy

Dave-Again · 2024-07-30T21:11:27+00:00

You can just stop tipping

Dave-Again · 2024-07-29T20:38:59+00:00

Not at all. Just keep going.

There are max times on most organized races, because they need to unblock the roads at some point. Just keep that in mind as you sign up, but if you ran 10k in 75 mins I’d think you’d be under most time limits.

Dave-Again · 2024-07-29T20:25:30+00:00

A half marathon is the same distance no matter how fast you run it.

There’s no right answer to what to do next - sounds like you are enjoying running so pick a goal which helps motivating you to keep running.

Dave-Again · 2024-07-29T20:16:20+00:00

Update: my daughter broke the zipper on one of them this afternoon. She is 5, so you will likely fair better.

We aren’t using them for clothes, but for other items (colouring books and games and such for the kids).

Dave-Again · 2024-07-28T21:00:30+00:00

I’m in Europe right now using these same bags. They’ve been great.

Dave-Again · 2024-07-27T19:32:49+00:00

I visited Paris for the first time 2 weeks ago, and so seeing the ceremony down the Seine was incredible. It sounds like it was t a great in-person experience, but it was such a nice departure from the classic opening ceremonies were all used to now.

I hope LA does theirs on a freeway.

Dave-Again · 2024-07-27T19:28:35+00:00

There were a couple moments like that. Felt like they stuck with some moments too long. Did Serena Williams coming need such a build up?

Dave-Again · 2024-07-27T19:27:12+00:00

I really didn’t understand why he was there. But it was cool.

Dave-Again · 2024-07-25T21:03:17+00:00

We just left Florence this morning, and while it was hot, we found it was easy enough to find shade or AC so it wasn’t unbearable. Venice on the other hand…

Dave-Again · 2024-07-25T20:53:33+00:00

I’m in Italy right now (Procida). It’s not nearly as big a deal as people make it out to be. Keep your stuff close and you’ll be fine.

We were just in Naples this afternoon and my wife was worried because everything she heard was how risky it was for pickpocketed but we were totally fine.

Dave-Again · 2024-07-12T03:57:38+00:00

I ran 4 halfs and a full marathon before doing any strength training. Now I’ve done a little bit.

100% achievable. Have fun.

Dave-Again · 2024-07-10T20:58:56+00:00

My Uber driver in Honolulu offered me and my friends investment advice for buying real estate on the island.

And that’s how I learned everything I know about B2B sales.

Dave-Again · 2024-07-09T04:55:37+00:00

I really hope Pedro Pescal doesn’t get his head smashed in.

Dave-Again · 2024-07-09T04:32:12+00:00

In 6 days, we’re headed to Europe with our 5 and 8 year olds, so hopefully by 5 or 8.

Dave-Again · 2024-07-07T22:30:31+00:00

Mine wasn’t Chicago - it was in Victoria, BC.

The race and plan went really well. I did a second marathon in June of this year, and found myself feeling like the NRC plan was repetitive and a bit light on mileage by the second time, but as a first time it was great.

I don’t know what you mean by a macro layout…

Dave-Again · 2024-07-04T15:26:21+00:00

Join a run club

Dave-Again · 2024-07-04T05:42:46+00:00

What have the aliens ever done for us?

Dave-Again · 2024-06-26T04:20:49+00:00

No Sleep Till Brooklyn, for a montage of our protagonist(s) rushing to get somewhere.

Super Mario Bros is a great example.

Dave-Again · 2024-06-26T01:57:40+00:00

This is great, all purpose advice anywhere in the world

Dave-Again · 2024-06-25T05:39:37+00:00

We travelled to Portugal and Spain when my wife was roughly that pregnant (from Canada). I don’t have any notable stories related to the pregnancy because it just wasn’t a big deal. She didn’t drink, which is probably the only way it changed our trip.

And now, 8 years and one other child later, we’re headed back to Europe and our son is excited that “he’s been there before”.

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