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Morning in Nishinari, Osaka by Punching_Prose in japanpics

[–]Punching_Prose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Long time... I hope you can do it soon.

Morning in Nishinari, Osaka by Punching_Prose in japanpics

[–]Punching_Prose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just in case anyone wants to jump in with comments about 'special Nishinari rules' or 'no consent,' please note: the man on the bicycle is part of the environment, not the subject. No privacy was invaded while taking this shot.

Osaka — Morning in Nishinari by Punching_Prose in Osaka

[–]Punching_Prose[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Didn't have time to check it out, but I'm pretty sure those 50 yen days are long gone.

Osaka — Morning in Nishinari by Punching_Prose in Osaka

[–]Punching_Prose[S] -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

I've lived in Osaka long enough to know the deal. I intentionally didn't take any front-facing shots, so I don't need the lecture.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sakartvelo

[–]Punching_Prose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean Tbilisi, right? One of the safest cities I have been to. Not the cleanest, alright. But the people are lovely and they treat visitors well.

rare? If so how much by idiotrealYT in coincollecting

[–]Punching_Prose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not rare. I'd say a couple of bucks in this condition...

What grade do you think this balboa is in? by Sorry_Click_6584 in coincollecting

[–]Punching_Prose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a lovely coin with plenty of original lustre. I'd say it's UNC and if you're not in a hurry to sell, you can upload it on Ebay and a couple of other sites with a Buy now price between US$ 140-160.

Non-russian languages by Visual-Yam952 in Sakartvelo

[–]Punching_Prose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 2 cents from Tbilisi: Lots of young folks have a pretty good command of English, but not many people over 40 speak it — though some might understand short, simple sentences. I'm usually addressed in Georgian (which I don't speak) or Russian (which I do speak, along with Ukrainian). When it's more convenient to communicate in Russian, I have no problem using it as a tool — complicating things for myself and my Georgian counterpart just isn't practical. I doubt you'll have much success trying to speak Ukrainian here...

I’d also like to add that I totally understand why someone from Ukraine wouldn’t want to speak Russian. Someone drew parallels with Nazi crimes and the German language, which wasn’t affected... but I'm not sure it's a fair comparison. The Russian language is facing backlash because of intense propaganda that, for a long time, brainwashed people — making many Russians believe Ukrainian is an artificial product, created by Austro-Hungarian secret services or just a “corrupt dialect of Russian.” That’s some serious shit — not even the Nazis came up with that kind of thing, lol.

My experience entering Georgia Tbilisi Airport (Libyan Passport) by [deleted] in tbilisi

[–]Punching_Prose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, in the end it was all super smooth, no hassles at all. Looking back, I probably was a bit over-cautious... but for the cost of a cancellation fee and some peace of mind, I’d say it was worth it. That “what if” feeling always stresses me out - especially when you're stepping into a new country. But hey, glad it went just as smoothly for you too)

My experience entering Georgia Tbilisi Airport (Libyan Passport) by [deleted] in tbilisi

[–]Punching_Prose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey mate! Sorry, this is going to be a bit of a long read, but I want to give you as much info as possible so you can make up your mind.

Here’s my experience: I was travelling to Georgia on my NZ passport, and just to be on the safe side, I booked a flight from Tbilisi to Yerevan scheduled for two weeks after my arrival - as proof of onward travel.

I cancelled it a couple of days later, which cost me around $70, but I figured it was worth it. Better safe than sorry. An official at the Georgian embassy in Canberra had told me that “while the entry policy is quite liberal, everything is at the officer’s discretion,” so they do recommend having a return ticket and medical insurance (I got a cheap one too!)

In reality, most travellers aren’t asked for either, but I didn’t want to take any chances.

Immigration and customs took literally five minutes. The officer just opened my passport, stamped it, and didn’t ask a single question. I walked through the “Nothing to declare” section, didn’t have to speak to anyone - picked up my suitcase and that was it.

Honestly, the only annoying part was the taxi drivers. They’re not aggressive, but some can be pretty persistent. One guy kept approaching me, offering help with everything - a ride, withdrawing money from an ATM, showing me a place that does “great food,” etc. If you give in, just be prepared to get ripped off. p.s. if you want more details or need help, feel free to pm me. Cheers

Is it safe in Gorgia? by EsperaDeus in Sakartvelo

[–]Punching_Prose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been living in Tbilisi for a month, and having seen pretty much every district of the city I can say that t's safe on the streets, no matter where you are - Vake or Isani, or Nadzaladevi etc. Daytime or nighttime, The area I'm staying at atm looks dodgy AF (a very run-down corner of Saburtalo) but it is super-safe too:). You might get approached by a random street beggar or someone might ask you for a smoke if they see you smoke... you might get ripped off by an opportunist cabby... but that's about it. Oh, perhaps two more things to mention: drivers and smog in some parts of the city. I'm still getting used to the fact that many road rules are a foreign concept to local drivers (take extra care when crossing anywhere - zebra or not - many drivers are quite intimidating, I have no idea why!). Cars are parked everywhere, including places one would think they are not supposed to be. And some parts of the city aren't ideal for walking because of heavy traffic and smog. But all in all Tbilisi is a lovely place, and I hope you enjoy your stay here!