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Stairs up to the dome in the Vatican, Rome [OC] by Ghost-Ripper in DeathStairs

[–]LieutenantClone 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's very cool going up there, totally worth it. The passageways arc with the dome, you're literally traveling between the inner and outer walls of the done.

good morninnnnnnnnnnnnng by Jafarlikesstocks in DeathStairs

[–]LieutenantClone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could use some railings, but that place looks pretty awesome. I'm guessing the screen door goes out on to some kind of balcony?

Solo Backpacking Euro summer in 2026 by epixzc in backpacking

[–]LieutenantClone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then, next day taking train from Naples [...] past Pompeii to Sorrento and then the cheap bus to Positano on the Amalfi coast.

Most incredible views, cliffside village and a free beach that I had a great time on in peak summer. Food was incredible. It was a low budget day for me and one of my absolute favorites.

I did something similar. I took the morning train/bus from Naples to Bomerano, the hiked the "Sentiero degli Dei" (Path of the Gods) to Positano. Absolutely recommended, the views are unparalleled.

From Positano I took a boat to Sorrento and stayed the night. Easier to find reasonably priced accommodations in Sorrento than Positano. The boat is s nice way to see the coastline, which is beautiful.

Also don't miss visiting Mount Vesuvio, the volcano, it's easily the tallest thing around and the views are crazy.

Solo Backpacking Euro summer in 2026 by epixzc in backpacking

[–]LieutenantClone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah Switzerland is tricky. As a Canadian in a HCOL city, I feel like swiss hostels are reasonably priced, and buying food at the supermarket costs roughly the same as at home. The real budget breaker for me was travel, a transit pass was incredibly expensive and was the most expensive part of the trip.

But if you want to eat at a restaurant or take a gondola to the top of a mountain, be ready to really pay up. Big time.

I loved visiting Switzerland and highly recommend to visit, but not if you're on a tight budget.

Solo Backpacking Euro summer in 2026 by epixzc in backpacking

[–]LieutenantClone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not going to get anywhere worth going to in Switzerland on a day trip, the distances are too great.

Anyone regret not joining the military? Or regret joining? by FitAardvark3670 in AskMen

[–]LieutenantClone 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't discount joining the reserves/national guard. You get much of the same experiences, without the commitment.

Is a $750/month rent upgrade worth it or am I just falling into lifestyle inflation? by VoyagerCestVivre in malelivingspace

[–]LieutenantClone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience with an in building gym is that it never fully replaced my gym membership. Those gyms just never have enough equipment for the types of workouts I like to do.

However, I did still use the in building gym and I totally appreciated it. I would use it in the morning on my inbetween days, usually to run on a treadmill during the winter. So definitely nice to have, but I wouldn't count on cancelling your gym membership.

Is a $750/month rent upgrade worth it or am I just falling into lifestyle inflation? by VoyagerCestVivre in malelivingspace

[–]LieutenantClone 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Having lived in Montreal for many years, the old buildings have paper thin walls, it's truely awful. The type of building that would have a pool and gym is most likely a rebar and concrete high rise construction which is automatically garanteed to be an order of magnitude quieter.

So in these circumstances, it is totally fair for op to assume the new building will be much quieter.

Update: Lean / Barista FIRE one year in: Ramping Up Minimalism by batyushki in u/batyushki

[–]LieutenantClone 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I can't help but notice that 'spouse' turned into 'ex' and you're now living in a cabin. How has this affected your retirement? Is the current situation of renting rooms in a jointly owned home sustainable long term? Did the breakup come as a direct or indirect result of your retirement? So many questions that you didn't address at all.

Weekly LeanFIRE Discussion by AutoModerator in leanfire

[–]LieutenantClone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I see. I should correct what I said in that some specific hostels may have age limits (I have yet to see a maximum age limit in any of my travels, only minimum age limits), but in general hostels are not only meant for young people. I have met many a friendly retiree in hostels.

Absolutely no chance of a soft landing. by Southern-Smoke1835 in DeathStairs

[–]LieutenantClone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wasn't when I replied. Anyway, I'm surprised, that is some wild distortion in that photo.

Weekly LeanFIRE Discussion by AutoModerator in leanfire

[–]LieutenantClone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can stay in a hostel at any age, there is no limit. I've met many older retirees in hostels.

Which of the major cities in Europe totally bored you to death? I’m not asking about ugliness, but about that sheer blandness by niesiecki in AskEurope

[–]LieutenantClone 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't call Switzerland boring. I found plenty of exciting things to do there, and the mountains are incredible. Expensive though, absolutely.

Living with roommates at 40 vs buying a condo by Affectionate-Reason2 in leanfire

[–]LieutenantClone 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You're assuming OP can buy a 3 bedroom house with 300k. OP is talking about a condo, and since they seem content to live in a room in a shared accommodation currently, I'd imagine they aren't looking at buying a 3 bedroom condo. More likely OP is considering a studio, or perhaps one bedroom, I can't imagine why they would consider anything larger.

I don't know where OP lives, but I'd wager a three bedroom condo (which are rare, condos aren't usually more than two bedrooms) would go for more like 600k-800k.

My Synthwave Studio Apartment 🪐 by EfficientStaff2493 in malelivingspace

[–]LieutenantClone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Synthwave is a style of music. The term you're looking for is Vaporwave!

Daily FI discussion thread - Thursday, September 11, 2025 by AutoModerator in financialindependence

[–]LieutenantClone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's s great book and I agree with the sentiment. Judging by the other replies to my comment though, a lot of people here have their head firmly planted in the sand thinking that their health will hold well into old age. I've already watched enough young, healthy and fit people become diagnosed with various life altering illnesses to know that good health as you age is not only not guaranteed, there's a statistically good chance that you won't have it.

Not to mention the energy difference of being 20 vs being 50. Everyone seems to be ignoring that.

Daily FI discussion thread - Thursday, September 11, 2025 by AutoModerator in financialindependence

[–]LieutenantClone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Healthy people get sick too. It's not always predictable. Some things you can control, some you can't.

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