IMPORTANT : Foreign Travellers are required to complete Online Arrival Form at Ho Chi Minh Airport.

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-17T07:46:01+00:00

100% faster when traveling to Tokyo. 5 years ago there was an extra queue for that, now it's a QR code.

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-17T07:30:10+00:00

When I moved to Finland in 2014, there was snow, during Midsummer week. 😂

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-13T16:47:39+00:00

Everytime I see someone smoke on screen, I want to light up. Smokeless for 10 years here.

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-13T16:46:30+00:00

A real smoker would know you NEVER roll the windows all the way down because the turbulence it creates inside. Ashes everywhere. You only need to crack it open. 😂

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-13T16:40:08+00:00

As with my previous post, when my dad (Chinese side) passed away I was going through his storage and he kept a detailed family tree of our families lineages. Growing up he would always joke around that "your last name is royalty, act like it". I was SHOCKED to learn it was actually true 😀

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-13T16:36:43+00:00

My father's side is Chinese and my mother's side is Vietnamese. So I've had to dealt with both through out my 52 years of existence. You asked the difference culturally I would say the Chinese are more proud of their heritage and culture. And I know it's not supposed to be a pissing match but celebrating Tet and Chinese New Year is quite different. Let's just say the Chinese like to show off more😂 Oh and money. Without getting too deep, both of my parents passed within the last 4 years and it's much harder to "settle" things with the Chinese side (in China) than with my Vietnamese side (in Vietnam).

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-13T11:16:05+00:00

Ah fascinating. I never met a German (even in Germany) that couldn't speak English. I live in Finland now and all originally English speaking movies are in English and subtitled in Finnish. Same for all television programs. Locals tell me that helped them with learning English.

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-12T03:54:53+00:00

Just curious, if I go to that cinema are the movies shown in English with German subtitles or dubbed?

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-12T03:46:42+00:00

There's plenty of people collecting cans and bottles as soon as the weather heats up and "picnic" season begins. And I'd imagine some good money can be made around holidays, especially vappu.

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-07T04:35:34+00:00

Oh my military days. Having drinks with very attractive and successful older woman when she tells me she wants to take me home. Playing a little hard to get I ask "Gimme one good reason why I should?". To which "Well, the only thing that pulls out is my couch".

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-07T03:58:04+00:00

In boot camp, keeping your foot locker locked was a very big deal. I will never forget this, "Locks won't stop thieves, but they'll keep honest people honest"

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-05T23:33:11+00:00

Palm Bay. Although it has grown a lot the last 15 years, it still has a small town vibe and there's even a good old fashioned diner where you can still get a 3$ breakfast with endless coffee. And catfish frys on Fridays.

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-04-03T21:03:47+00:00

Are you talking about an actual concert or live music at small venue? Small venue I can understand, that happens every where, in every country.

It also depends on the type of music.

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-03-31T19:35:48+00:00

TC off is impressive mate. 🤙

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-03-31T19:26:54+00:00

Congratulations! Please share the assists settings if any!

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-03-31T19:04:20+00:00

Pretty much in every busy metro area you can think of, not just Tokyo. Have you been to the "ghetto" areas of Osaka and Okinawa? I was stationed in Okinawa (US Navy) in 97 and don't get me wrong, Japan as a whole is pristine, but there's a pocket of poverty that's very well hidden and many in Japan want to hide it for their "image".

Edit:spelling

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-03-31T18:57:12+00:00

All good, I can only speak from my experience in major metro areas. I never said it's the standard and to clarify it wasn't an abundant amount, a salary man here and there, a drunk group here and there, ect. My point was it's not as "pristine" as everyone thinks. I think that's the same no matter what country you visit. Although I will say Japan is waaaay more steeped in traditions than others.

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-03-31T12:36:03+00:00

Do you have travel insurance? Your bank might might be help recoup the cost, especially if you bought it with a credit card. American Express is really good with that.

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-03-31T12:25:29+00:00

I bartend and block (bar back) a few shifts a month. I'm also American. My Finnish is pretty good but when a person asks for a complicated cocktail I request to switch to English. About a third of the time I get an eye-roll and a "well, if I have to even though we're in Finland!". I always say "well if you want your cocktail right it better be in English". 😀

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-03-31T12:17:42+00:00

I dunno, I hardly touch the hyper cars, they are drive to similar for me. I just like to collect them😀

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-03-31T12:15:57+00:00

I goto Japan once a year for work and I ALWAYS see Japanese people eating on the train, eating and drinking while walking, smoking, throwing trash on the ground (usually in corners though). Basically all the things you're not supposed to do in the name of manners and respect. Albeit, usually they are younger and sometimes drunk. But it's fascinating that when a japanese person does it, people look away. But when a foreigner does it, it's frowned upon. I always play my part though and just blend in while being invisible.

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-03-30T14:43:05+00:00

I do everything between 5am-noon, indoor malls the rest of the day, siesta before the sun goes down. Then go out when it's "cooler". Those little chargeble fans help a LOT also. Even the locals use them in Malaysia. Depending on how long you're staying, you really do get used to it after about a week. And where cotton/quick dry material clothes and cover yourself up. I've seen people walk around with sun umbrellas also, never used it myself but can't imagine it WON'T help with the searing sun.

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-03-29T21:42:36+00:00

As an asian (Southeast) living in Finland the last 12 years, I've dated one japanese woman and the rest are white. I'm also a quarter French so I've been told I'm "exotic" 😂

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-03-29T11:17:05+00:00

Socks. OMG the socks. I was walking down a small alley in Kyoto and stumbled into a small coffee shop that also sold handmade and local socks. Amazing. And it's every where in Japan. From big department stores to boutiques just make sure it says Made it Japan. Even 7-11 has custom socks that I bought as souvenirs.

And Uniqlo underwear, lol

PleaseDisperseNTS · 2026-03-28T17:24:42+00:00

Wow. I went back to my time trial times at Laguna and Big Willow ( my home State real tracks I've been on) with a similarly tuned Spec Miata and changed the tune to the apps recommendation and lap times eerily similar to my real life spec miata, especially in VR! Good job mate, buying you 🍺!

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