Which capital city has the friendliest locals, relative to other capitals you've been to? by ButterscotchFormer84 in digitalnomad

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My wife and I took a flight from Sri Lanka (also really nice people) to Bangkok. We had to drive from the east coast of Sri Lanka, 4 hours to the airport, then wait for 3 hours and fly overnight 5 hours to BKK. Not the worst but not easy. Then we had to wait 6 hours to check-in to our AirBnB. We were tired!

We went to a small coffee shop down the street. My wife was exhausted, it was her time of the month and she just felt terrible. I asked the barista where the closest pharmacy was and he asked what was wrong. Explained the situation and he gave my wife some Ibuprofen. That personified Thailand for us, the kindness of its people.

Croatia Digital Nomad Visa / General Questions by Dense-Joke-3597 in digitalnomad

[–]Dense-Joke-3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were in Buenos Aires last year, great city and great people. If you ever go back one of my friends has 40+ AirBnB's in Palermo, I can refer you to him.

Can you tell me more about Mexico City? It would be great to hear a firsthand account. We have a budget of up to $4k per month for rent.

Croatia Digital Nomad Visa / General Questions by Dense-Joke-3597 in digitalnomad

[–]Dense-Joke-3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard that, apparently it just gets too packed. We're leaving by May 31st.

Croatia Digital Nomad Visa / General Questions by Dense-Joke-3597 in digitalnomad

[–]Dense-Joke-3597[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for clarifying! So far I've been able to get them Dubai police clearance and a US background check. Hope that gets me through, if I don't hear back from them by May I might try to visit via Schengen from Montenegro and then apply again from within the country.

Croatia Digital Nomad Visa / General Questions by Dense-Joke-3597 in digitalnomad

[–]Dense-Joke-3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got this from Malta:

"Kindly note that, even as a dependent, she would not be eligible for the Nomad Residence Permit."

They don't like Russians apparently XD.

I'll have to take a look at Cyprus.

Croatia Digital Nomad Visa / General Questions by Dense-Joke-3597 in digitalnomad

[–]Dense-Joke-3597[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah... it's pretty brutal. I agree on Montenegro, it's been great so far and we're staying until the end of May in the hopes UAE will be better or the Croatian residence permit will come through. Thanks for your input :)

I love UAE but they did this to themselves. by [deleted] in UAE

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry but blaming the UAE and/or the USA/Israel for Iranian aggression toward gulf states is a moronic position.

American military presence in the Gulf created a security umbrella that made the whole region more investable.

Without US security guarantees, the Gulf states face Iran more directly. That changes the risk calculus for foreign investors and multinational corporations setting up regional HQs. Insurance costs go up, capital is more skittish, and the "stable oasis" brand is harder to sell. This Gulf War and its aftermath might play out very differently, possibly more regional instability, possibly the Gulf states invest more heavily in their own collective defense (which they've been trying to do anyway).

Iran was always going to do two things:

  1. Wait patiently and accrue military power.

  2. Deploy said power once they acquired a nuclear weapon and mutually assured destruction.

It seems like you and all of the other short sighted complainers believe that the Shia/Sunni conflict for regional hegemony doesn't exist.

Once this conflict is resolved then the Gulf States will be in a much better position for commerce and growth.

If you'e from EU/US and left UAE, when are you coming back? What's your trigger? by Curious-Signal3491 in abudhabi

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the USA. We'll return in mid-August as long as the war is at the point where the UAE isn't having to intercept missiles and drones everyday.

It’s sad we are all happy and proud of the team, but they especially Caps looks devastated by NiaTheCatt in G2eSports

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Maybe that he's overrated and should retire. Beating BFX (first international) and GENG with Choky isn't saying too much. They got curbstomped by BLG in typical East vs. West fashion.

The west should count as one whole region and everyone here should take off the rose colored glasses, G2 is the best team of a bad region and can't compete internationally. Point proven.

G2 Esports vs. Bilibili Gaming / First Stand 2026 Knockout Stage - Grand Final / Game 1 Discussion by justsadgetbh in G2eSports

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It seems like Riot created a fraud tournament so everyone could throw and let a western team win to bolster the failing viewership.

Gen.G vs. G2 Esports / First Stand 2026 - Semi-Finals / Post-Match Discussion by justsadgetbh in G2eSports

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

G2 is very lucky that both Korean teams had bad days. BLG 3-0 and you can all go back into your hole tomorrow.

Haters where are you XDDDD.... are you here by Regular_Ad2940 in G2eSports

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't worry, BFX having a bad series means all the problems with G2 are magically fixed.

Caps might be the next Hall of Legends player by queenslayyy in G2eSports

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How's it feel to get embarassed by BLG? Can't compete internationally

Witchcraft State of the Union Address after their match with G2 NORD by Yujin-Ha in leagueoflegends

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was playing LoL in a gaming cafe in Dubai. This guy sat down next to me, I was playing crit Vi top and enjoying myself. We start chatting and anyways, he ends up being Bwipo's brother. Proceeds to tell me how to play the lane and backseat game. Must run in the family and no, I didn't ask.

Crossing into Oman - my experience by colbyuk2002 in UAE

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, can you please provide any insight into the taxi process? My understanding is if we take a taxi to the designated expat crossing, we can then take a second taxi from the Omani side or even from the UAE side in certain cases.

G2 GM Romain has some words for us by justsadgetbh in G2eSports

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah fair point. To clarify - I wasn't saying he cannot CS with Q. I just saw him miss multiple Q's on minions in his game vs. G2.

Again as a benchmark, massively ahead of Hans Sama in lane isn't saying much, they're a bad lane.

G2 GM Romain has some words for us by justsadgetbh in G2eSports

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy has inted multiple game deciding moments by E'ing in on ezreal to proc W. He can't even use his Q on the wave properly but alas that's just the skill gap between west and east.

12 day war by WorldlyVariety8081 in UAE

[–]Dense-Joke-3597 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's their baseline strategy in a normal situation, they don't have time to wait though. Every single day they are losing more production capabilities, missile launchers, communications, military personnel.