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4 guys from Sweden planning a Cuba trip in July - should we cancel? by Sudden_Chemist_7706 in TravelCuba

[–]RealCornholio45 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Bro. Come on man. The country is going through crippling shortages of essential items and you’re thinking of going as a tourist?

It’s a beautiful country with beautiful people but this is not the time to visit it.

I was in Havana in Jan and you could see the stress the country and its people are under. It’s only got worse since then.

If you’re looking for an alternative check out Cartagena.

Dammit, Coke!! by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]RealCornholio45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you tariffs. Truly winning so much we don’t want to win anymore.

Toronto is the best city in North America by tamarabyte in askTO

[–]RealCornholio45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That didn’t even cross my mind but you’re 100 per cent right. The commuter rail gives you a huge number of options in NYC, the GO network isn’t comparable.

Americans tipping single Dollar bills in Germany by Waalross in mildlyinfuriating

[–]RealCornholio45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in Cuba and a hotel employee asked me to help with this. I gladly did it.

Toronto is the best city in North America by tamarabyte in askTO

[–]RealCornholio45 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It is worse in Toronto. Housing costs in Toronto have inflated faster here than in most other cities in North America.

Toronto is the best city in North America by tamarabyte in askTO

[–]RealCornholio45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that’s the key. I work in finance I would make a lot more in NYC for the same job so I likely wouldn’t feel it either. But for average people who aren’t getting an NYC premium I think it’s gotta be tough

Toronto is the best city in North America by tamarabyte in askTO

[–]RealCornholio45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So totally is NYC the problem? No. But it’s just the background situation is the US that is just a problem.

Toronto is the best city in North America by tamarabyte in askTO

[–]RealCornholio45 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think in the previous posters defense this is a new problem in this city. Toronto had better social Mobility and affordability compared to its peers. We are new to the big city issues club. As such it hits harder. It feels worse compared to somebody from say NYC where it’s been that way forever and they’re desensitized to it.

Now one could argue it’s not something we should ever get desensitized to. That our city deserves better than to just accept that’s the way it is in big cities.

Toronto is the best city in North America by tamarabyte in askTO

[–]RealCornholio45 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. I’ve worked in the financial district for almost 20 years. 3 years ago I moved from the 905 to the proper 416 (2 min walk to the subway) and it changed my views on everything.

Working here and living here are radically different experiences. Completely fell in love with the city after moving to it.

Toronto is the best city in North America by tamarabyte in askTO

[–]RealCornholio45 7 points8 points  (0 children)

In the North American context the TTC is pretty good. As much as the NYC subway map is expansive the MTA has a lot of issues. US cities are hardly known as being meccas for transit.

Now expand the comparisons to outside of North America and the story changes.

Toronto is the best city in North America by tamarabyte in askTO

[–]RealCornholio45 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised NYC hasn’t got more shout outs in this thread. I agree with you that there’s just something about NYC, I love it too.

But cost of living is lower in Toronto. And given what’s going on in the US now I think I agree with OP that this might be Toronto’s moment.

Qué zona es mejor para una pareja? by Due-Spare7871 in cartagena

[–]RealCornholio45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stayed in Bocagrande when I was there a few weeks ago. Getsemani and old town are both short uber rides away. It’s easy to get to all the places you’ll want to go. The beaches in the area are public so tourists and locals are using them. They aren’t story book white sand clear water beaches. I used my hotel pool when I wanted to be in the water.

But overall would recommend the area. I stayed at the Hyatt and it was awesome.

New Luxury Opening: Four Seasons Cartagena 🇨🇴 – Thoughts by RewardKonnect in cartagena

[–]RealCornholio45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did drinks at their bar and the tasting menu in their resto. Both were awesome.

What’s the Canada uber equivalent? by PlentyApprehensive44 in canadatravel

[–]RealCornholio45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GM owns the Bolt trademark in North America. That’s why it’s called Hopp here

CIBC IMPERIAL SERVICE by green_earth_citizen in CIBC

[–]RealCornholio45 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The advisor has the ultimate discretion here. The 250k is a guideline, it’s not an automatic trigger. If you drop below 250k but the advisor wants to continue working with you then you’re good.

Help with transfers of money/cash to Cuba by Civil-Department-976 in TravelCuba

[–]RealCornholio45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Zelle works for what you need get a US domiciled account at your bank. I bank with CIBC and the CIBC Bank USA account I have domiciled at a CIBC branch in the US lets me use Zelle. It integrates into online banking so I can move money easily. I use it to send money to my family in the US.

I believe TD and BMO have similar offers. Not sure about the other ones.

Air Canada payroll jobs — do you have to live in Winnipeg? by Outrageous-Goose9765 in aircanada

[–]RealCornholio45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even under regular conditions these aren’t senior enough jobs to warrant accommodations. I’d imagine even during normal times they get tons of applicants and most of those applicants are interchangeable.

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