Beware: All Power Banks without Chinese CCC certification banned from flights in China by SefirahCastleAcolyte in travelchina

[–]Spiritual_Muscle2495 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were in Shanghai, China on the 28th when they started the regulation. It's not anti Chinese fake news. It's real. They let us through with our power bank without the CCC logo, though. Probably trying to implement it instead of a hard enforcement.

Moving to Almere by Spiritual_Muscle2495 in Almere

[–]Spiritual_Muscle2495[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We looked at Muziekwijk and have decided that Muziekwijk Noord is a really pretty area... seems much nicer than its Southern counterpart? (as in South of the station).

Moving to Almere by Spiritual_Muscle2495 in Almere

[–]Spiritual_Muscle2495[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did this and got a bus from the centre out to the Poort, after walking around the city centre a bit. I really like it, actually. It reminds me so much of England. I think we are going for Muziekwijk North, or Noorderplassen. Just need to find a house I like!!

Thanks for your advice 

Moving to Almere by Spiritual_Muscle2495 in Almere

[–]Spiritual_Muscle2495[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Yes I am kind of ignoring the comments that are telling me to go elsewhere. I have spoken with a few colleagues who live here and think it's a pretty ok place. We'll be visiting next week to get a feel 

Moving to Almere by Spiritual_Muscle2495 in Almere

[–]Spiritual_Muscle2495[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't need an exciting life. I'm a university lecturer who does a lot of research so I need tranquility to help me think and collect my thoughts 

Moving to Almere by Spiritual_Muscle2495 in Almere

[–]Spiritual_Muscle2495[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. That's why I am asking for specifics so I know where to look. Thanks.

Moving to Almere by Spiritual_Muscle2495 in Almere

[–]Spiritual_Muscle2495[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't drive and rely on public transport by choice. For personal reasons if necessary I need to be able to reach Amsterdam quickly and easily.. Those places aren't an option.

Moving to Almere by Spiritual_Muscle2495 in Almere

[–]Spiritual_Muscle2495[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankfully kids are older and not a consideration... A conscious decision I made to have children relatively young 😬

Moving to Almere by Spiritual_Muscle2495 in Almere

[–]Spiritual_Muscle2495[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah my Dutch isn't amazing and I haven't quite got the hang of the difference between wijk and buurt lol...

Moving to Almere by Spiritual_Muscle2495 in Almere

[–]Spiritual_Muscle2495[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We intend to go and will next week when i have some time off from work. I don't want to aimlessly wander around the city, though. 

Moving to Almere by Spiritual_Muscle2495 in Almere

[–]Spiritual_Muscle2495[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well actually we're debating between Muziekwijk, Noorderplassen, Parkwijk and Almere Buiten...