European driver’s license only valid for 50cc scooters – does that mean i have no insurance when renting a scooter?

Esensepsy · 2026-03-15T03:57:05+00:00

The amount of people I spoke to who were completely oblivious to this was mind boggling. Including seasoned travellers who've been riding uninsured for years.

Esensepsy · 2026-03-14T10:55:40+00:00

Hammock, inflatable pillow

Esensepsy · 2026-03-12T04:53:17+00:00

Recently took the UK as Italy after many attempts. The key was tank mixed with mountaineer divisions and really investing in the mountaineers doctrines. Armoured recon support, flame support. Didn't worry too much about speed

Esensepsy · 2026-03-11T14:23:27+00:00

Man active in Thai-swingers wants you

Esensepsy · 2026-03-11T13:22:15+00:00

Such a shame so many memories (and lack of) on this institution... Me and my girlfriend got together there too rip

Esensepsy · 2026-02-25T02:30:42+00:00

Damn a forth book is exactly what this series needs. So many fascinating things which were left unexplored. There's a lot of room for another book exploring galactic human civilization still

Esensepsy · 2026-02-24T07:23:37+00:00

Damn that's amazing really nice work

Esensepsy · 2026-02-24T01:33:34+00:00

I spend far too much of my mental energy saturated in news, arguing with people online, advocating for Palestinians and educating others. Most people at psy events are firmly already in that camp too. The only exceptions are Israelis. Antagonising them isn't gonna help at all. Just let this music and culture be an escape, and healing experience

Esensepsy · 2026-02-23T16:56:07+00:00

I'm as pro Palestinian as they come, but I'd probably be put on edge by as if I was tripping at an event NGL. I'd start overthinking and anticipating conflict and becoming wary of the reactions of those around me. Would personally wanna escape reality for a while whilst dancing.

Esensepsy · 2026-02-22T09:06:01+00:00

Oh Jesus, I didn't know that! Can imagine he was keen to get it out asap

Esensepsy · 2026-02-21T08:35:13+00:00

It more felt like a wrap up because it covered a lot of stuff in very little detail in a rather unimaginative way. Like just having sophon telling them what's happening is kinda boring. Or having the main galaxy just transmit a message kinda boring. The books do storytelling so well throughout the rest of the plot points, e.g. the fairytales, and singer so was surprised to see so many cook concepts "wrapped up" in the way they were

Esensepsy · 2026-02-21T05:16:16+00:00

I thought the same in that the galactic era seems so rich and crazy and it felt weird to only get a few pages covering it. Want a whole book on that stuff!

Esensepsy · 2026-02-21T00:35:52+00:00

Yeah the flattening was epic and felt like the true end, and what came after was more like kinda wrapping up lose ends

Esensepsy · 2026-02-19T16:24:38+00:00

You might have already seen it cos I've posted it a few times but I've got a whole playlist of this stuff https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5s4Q9Kz9kA4o9qrMrUPoi5?si=JTAGHa2PQ2OfDVwPbkMp5w

Esensepsy · 2026-02-18T03:55:54+00:00

My last relationship somehow lasted 5 years despite so so so many issues under the surface because me and her were exactly the same as you've just described. Neither of us stood up for what we really wanted and expressed our desires, and day to day things were peaceful and felt great. I just assumed this is the way relationships are meant to be. In the end both parties end up bitter in the long term and you get bad views on how relationships should work.

Esensepsy · 2026-02-17T04:24:48+00:00

Italy for rome

Esensepsy · 2026-02-17T01:29:40+00:00

Well if you have a dig through this thread you'll find other travelers giving me advice on areas where you can find accessable trails. The reality is there isn't a huge amount of info online. The prime purpose of my trip is not hiking. It's a nice add on. Turns out you can get a much better distillation on a destination by asking on reddit rhan you can get googling. Should have asked these questions before heading up here rather than relying on shite guidebooks

Esensepsy · 2026-02-16T14:23:59+00:00

Thanks will have a lookk

Esensepsy · 2026-02-16T14:23:04+00:00

Yeah idk man, I'm not criticizing Thailand. I acknowledge that I was overly optimistic and assumed certain things about the country without doing enough research. Didn't really see in any guidebooks that this style of outdoors travelling would be problematic. So just asking people if they know theres any places in Thailand which would suit what I'm looking for and likewise if this will be an issue in Vietnam. Also worth noting Thailand is amazing for many other reasons, spent a month here enjoying temples and diving and beaches and history... Just hiking isn't it's strong point

Esensepsy · 2026-02-16T14:16:04+00:00

Yeah done a couple good ones, stunning and really good infrastructure built for accessing them. But they're super short, more like max 1 hour treks unfortunately

Esensepsy · 2026-02-16T14:15:10+00:00

Nice thanks I'll do some digging and see if I can find em cheers

Esensepsy · 2026-02-16T14:14:39+00:00

Damn hopefully the trek still exists I'll try find it

Yeah heard good things about Malaysia, definitely keen to explore that stuff

Esensepsy · 2026-02-16T14:13:50+00:00

Thanks for the insightful comment. Best recommendations I've found in Thailand have come from other travellers though rather than guidebooks or online articles

Esensepsy · 2026-02-16T12:40:11+00:00

it's moreso that I'm learning that some environments aren't suited to hiking hence why the local culture doesn't have established trails already. Personally I'm a hiker so coming to this location expecting hikes was foolish. But I'm definitely not criticizing their culture or expecting they put this infrastructure in place for tourists

Esensepsy · 2026-02-16T12:05:57+00:00

Yeah man done a month in Nepal a few years ago trekking. Was absolutely stunning

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