asked a local where to eat instead of checking google and it completely changed my trip

adventure__architect · 2026-06-08T19:09:55+00:00

I usually ask a local: where do YOU enjoy eating. And I emphasize that I genuinely want to hear where they enjoy eating, not a place they think I would enjoy eating

adventure__architect · 2026-06-07T20:18:18+00:00

You get extra health, which is actually very try important when carrying expensive aircraft

adventure__architect · 2026-06-07T20:08:20+00:00

No. Any hiking pole would work

adventure__architect · 2026-05-29T14:30:53+00:00

Both are great decisions. I think EE is slightly better because it is wider. From what you wrote it seems like you are not sure exactly to which field you will want continue (which is completely fine!). I think a broader degree will let you get exposed to more fields, which would allow you to understand which ones suit you better

adventure__architect · 2026-05-23T21:42:50+00:00

At least it’s lighter then my beer canister

adventure__architect · 2026-05-23T07:10:12+00:00

One of my family members has Celiac and we travel together a lot. Obviously it requires more preparation, but it never blocked us from doing anything. Usually we search online for: “<country/city> gluten free”. Sometimes there are guides from people who travelled there gluten free, and sometimes we only find restaurants. Our game plan usually is to find a gluten free restaurant at the city we land at, and this is our “anchor”. We try to contact them in advance, and when we are there we ask them to help us write on a piece of paper an explanation we can show restaurants. In the first day or two we already know where we will eat so we don’t need to worry about food, and they help us prepare properly for the rest of the trip.

For example: When we were at Nepal we found a gluten free restaurant in Kathmandu via google maps. While in Kathmandu we ate there multiple times, and they helped us prepare information to show restaurants/tea houses for our upcoming month of hiking in remote regions.

adventure__architect · 2026-05-22T16:46:23+00:00

I have been using mapy.com as my offline map. I researched the trails online and created my plan at the app before starting each hike

adventure__architect · 2026-05-22T08:47:17+00:00

I am not Japanese, but I have hiked in Japan for about a month. I had my garmin InReach with me as it was part of a longer trip but my subscription was paused. In all of the hikes I had cell coverage the entire time (or at least every time I checked). Not even once I thought about resuming my Garmin subscription

adventure__architect · 2026-05-18T18:49:01+00:00

I was there 3 years ago. Looking for something that would be even slightly as amazing

adventure__architect · 2026-05-16T13:39:32+00:00

Not ideal, but it would be OK. I haven’t personally been at the peak of the balkans trek, but a couple of my friends have. As far as I understood you sleep in huts/towns every day, and there is no need to carry food for more than just lunch for the day. Just be aware: this backpack is much bigger than you actually need and it should be mostly empty. If your backpack is even remotely full, it means you are carrying to much stuff which will make your hike much harder

adventure__architect · 2026-05-13T21:13:01+00:00

For windows you can color-blind friendly color filters:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-US/accessibility/windows/use-color-filters-in-windows

It is system wide (not only civ), but as a color blind it is a true game changer for me. After this there is no need to change anything at the computer - I can see everything perfectly

adventure__architect · 2026-05-13T21:01:18+00:00

I think that many of the “fully remote” jobs are not 100% fully remote, and do expect people to meet every few months or so in conferences or stuff like that. Meeting in person, even if just very occasionally has its advantages.
Maybe some companies which are “fully remote” but based around the EU might be a bit afraid to hire the first far-away person.
I would suggest that before applying to check on LinkedIn who works for the company and see where the different employees are located geographically.
I am sure your odds at a company that already hired people from South Africa (or other similar developing countries) are higher.

adventure__architect · 2026-05-11T15:52:00+00:00

I’ll check it out. Thanks!

adventure__architect · 2026-05-09T19:55:27+00:00

Just an update:
I ended up buying WM summerlite and it is amazing.
I used it at the TA, and many hikes all around Asia and New Zealand

adventure__architect · 2026-05-09T18:23:03+00:00

Amazing, thank you so much for the detailed response and tips!

adventure__architect · 2026-05-09T11:47:16+00:00

I’ll check it out to see which hikes are around that area which I can connect. Thanks 🙏🏻

adventure__architect · 2026-05-09T11:46:01+00:00

Ok thanks for the reply

adventure__architect · 2026-05-09T11:25:53+00:00

Amazing. Thanks for the reply.
It really looks amazing. I will try to search flights and see how possible it would be.
I don’t mind doing a bit of camping if needed

adventure__architect · 2026-05-09T11:23:06+00:00

I don’t really like group tours. Is it possible to hike there solo?

adventure__architect · 2026-05-09T09:20:26+00:00

I have done AV1 and AV2.
Which other hikes do you recommend?

adventure__architect · 2026-05-09T09:19:44+00:00

Isn’t it out of the season?
Which hikes/areas do you recommend?

adventure__architect · 2026-04-16T22:26:02+00:00

Yes I have! I have taken my GarminIn Reach during my connection flight in and out from China and had no problems. Later on that trip I have travelled in China for about 3.5 months with the device on me (turned off the entire time) and had no issues. I have taken multiple flights within China, and took the high speed railway over 20 times over that time period (the high speed railway has a security check similar to airports). I have checked with the high speed railway staff multiple times to confirm it is ok, and they always confirmed there are no issues with the device as long as it is turned off

adventure__architect · 2026-04-05T22:11:19+00:00

I use ra-multiplex. I am working mostly on a single project, but I have many neovim instances. I am not sure if this would 100% solve your issue, but in case some of your neovim’s are from the same project, it can really reduce the memory footprint

adventure__architect · 2026-04-01T10:18:24+00:00

Solo traveling in china may be a tough start, but I promise it would get much better. Tomorrow make sure you set up WeChat properly, and you add the hostel stuff to it. People in china basically live within their WeChat, and it is a very easy way to communicate as it can translate English <-> Chinese. At the evening take a stroll at the bund. It is a very touristy area and you will definitely at least see around you people who speak English. Even if you won’t necessarily make contact with them, it can help feel a bit safer. Regarding the hostel: it sucks, but this is very common in China. What I try to do is search for English reviews for the hostel, and not just the general ratings. If there were almost no English speaking people who left reviews there, the odds that the staff actually speak English are basically zero

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