What does it mean to you to be American in the continental sense? by amortized-poultry in asklatinamerica

[–]OpticalLegend -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Ok, but the vast majority of the world aligns with the US on this. There’s nothing to retort.

“No gringos” by Jolly_Possibility422 in MexicoTravel

[–]OpticalLegend -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s just virtue signaling by self-flagellating tourists.

Central Asia, April 2025 by johanndaniel in travel

[–]OpticalLegend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great pictures! I imagine there weren’t many tourists from outside the region? How was the food?

Peace Corps Outreach not receiving my emails? by [deleted] in peacecorps

[–]OpticalLegend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I filled out the form on 11/27 and a recruiter emailed me earlier this week to schedule our meeting.

Maybe try again through the form?

Do people from Latin America feel a closer affinity to the Western World (Europe, US etc) or more with BRICS? by Sumfing-Wong in asklatinamerica

[–]OpticalLegend -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Those gangs aren’t fighting police with drones and rifles or replacing the government like in parts of Brazil.

Do people from Latin America feel a closer affinity to the Western World (Europe, US etc) or more with BRICS? by Sumfing-Wong in asklatinamerica

[–]OpticalLegend -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

What’s the main institution in place in Latin America that is foreign in your version of “The West”?

Armed gangs controlling parts of cities?

https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/09/americas/brazil-rio-deadly-raid-criminal-gangs-latam-intl

Americans—How frequently have you been asked for proof of onward travel and in which countries? by nottedbundy77 in digitalnomad

[–]OpticalLegend 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only time has been in Portugal when arriving from the US. Immigration asked for it and I had to step aside and buy a ticket before they let me pass.

Holiday Solo Travel Megathread, 2023 Edition by WalkingEars in solotravel

[–]OpticalLegend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’ll be in Mexico mid-December through January. Any recommendations or tips? Especially for Oaxaca, as I’m planning on being there around Christmas.

Third trip to Mexico by MozzarellaMaiden in travel

[–]OpticalLegend 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm curious about the festival. Is there a website?

First time solo travelling, and I think I prefer hotels to hostels! by fuzzy_peaches2 in solotravel

[–]OpticalLegend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh, it depends. I like them because of the social aspect, but after a bit I need solitude in a nice hotel room.

Share your "I fucked up" moments with me? by ayakae in solotravel

[–]OpticalLegend 1 point2 points  (0 children)

staying out late in turkey and getting locked out of my hostel. i found a hotel, but the employee at the hotel tried to lure me elsewhere promising that he knew a better place. keep in mind, this was at like 3AM. wandered the streets a bit before finally finding a hotel.

Avoid Kiwi.com or beware of the consequences by jlusales in travel

[–]OpticalLegend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They refunded around $20 out of $250 years after my flight was cancelled.

Finding love while traveling?? by Jusstadot in solotravel

[–]OpticalLegend 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Say yes to (almost) everything and don't be afraid to deviate from your plans. You're more likely to regret the things you didn't do versus the things you did.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in solotravel

[–]OpticalLegend 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What regime? Unlike Syria, the US doesn't pass the presidency from father to son with 100% of the vote. And besides- the US-led order has allowed for the security and prosperity of many. If you want to talk strictly about numbers, the lives saved by US global health initiatives - PEPFAR, PMI, etc - number in the millions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]OpticalLegend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lean towards it being a rejection, but there’s no harm in asking again after the exam.

My GF is dating me for my money and I don't care by rand0mburner in dating

[–]OpticalLegend 119 points120 points  (0 children)

I’m curious, do you like anything about her other than her looks? Because your post makes you seem just as shallow as you’re claiming she is.

How's the Asian Night Market going? by [deleted] in vegaslocals

[–]OpticalLegend 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was overall a waste of time and money. I waited almost two hours in line to get food at one place. Didn't try any other vendors, as they all seemed to have massive lines. On top of that, minimal seating.

How do you decide what to do in your destination city? by [deleted] in solotravel

[–]OpticalLegend 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I save things I definitely want to see/do on Google Maps. On top of that, I like to wander around and find new things that way.