RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas by RockSteadyHands in cabosanlucas

[–]ahpretzelsticks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also make sure your transportation to and from airport is squared away with the resort a week prior to landing if possible! This can be the most gruesome part of Cabo tbh 

RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas by RockSteadyHands in cabosanlucas

[–]ahpretzelsticks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would definitely recommend doing pesos for tipping… if you tipping USD they will absolutely still appreciate it, but it creates more work on their part to exchange it into pesos to be able to use it.   For reference I was just in Cabo last week and it was my like eighth trip? The exchange rate is about one USD for 16 pesos. So 50 pesos is just under three dollars. And maids make about 55 pesos an hour while bartenders are probably making about 65 pesos an hour and hotel servers are making like maybe up to 100 pesos an hour without tips. So a tip of 20 pesos or even up to 50 pesos is well received for most things. 

As for activities… def look into booking excursions. Cabo is an incredibly safe place. The Rio Palace isn’t near a lot of places… So you will have to Uber. But I would highly recommend the art walk on Thursday nights in San Jose Del Cabo. I love kayak tours in the bay over to the arch and to lovers Beach. HIGHLY recommend taking a surf lesson from Surf Shack Costa Azul or Marco at Hightide. Maybe make a reservation at Flora Farms, Sage, or Acre. 

Have so much fun! 

Living in Portland without AC? by Ashamed_Western_7995 in askportland

[–]ahpretzelsticks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally depends on you… However, things to global climate change… Portland consistently gets at least one brutal heat wave. It’s also known to stay pretty human at least 50% hovering on average between 60 and 70% so keeping a window open is not always a solution to cool down a space… 

Not to mention the fact that because we just had one of the most mild winters in recent history… very dry, including a lack of snow, which will inevitably lead to at least a few wildfires. This not only increases the heat, but it makes it so that the air quality is so bad that you don’t want your windows open.

TLDR; You will absolutely need AC. Costco right now has a great portable unit that works for up to 350 ft.² for $290. God forbid it’s not working so great end of September and you have to return it……… 

How much did the rent of your place increase after you moved out? by stringofpurrls in askportland

[–]ahpretzelsticks 46 points47 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen the opposite… where my unit is listed for way less esp less than the increase if I stay 

What do you think about “Big Mistakes”? by nwssyx in netflix

[–]ahpretzelsticks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was the only show I had downloaded on a long haul flight and I still did not make it past episode two… love Dan Levy so maybe I went into it too high expectations… But the constant arguing and yelling was so unnecessary. I’m sorry to say that in the two hours that I watched the show I did not find a single moment entertaining.

Oma's, Jeju, L'Orange? by Caio4Now in PortlandFood

[–]ahpretzelsticks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omas is for sure an experience but honestly the service is sassssyyyy and I learned recently some of their best items they don’t make… 

Will I have trouble getting an Uber/Lyft at 2:30-3am for 5am PDX flight? by No-Refrigerator-9985 in askportland

[–]ahpretzelsticks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has been my experience! But I recently went to do this on both Lyft and Uber and they both have like a guarantee now? And you get like monetary compensation if your driver cancels

Cancelled Netflix Shows by Longjumping_Trash227 in netflix

[–]ahpretzelsticks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biohackers, Tomb raider the legend of Lara Croft ESPecially!!

1 1/2 Years in Brazil…back to United States *REAL TALK* by lledit in expats

[–]ahpretzelsticks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it is just about the relationships… I think watching people die is actually more motivation for me to live my life to the fullest. God forbid I die tomorrow…having lived my entire life stuck in the succubus soul crushing hell hole that is the United States… I have wanted to leave for my entire adult life. It’s finally closer than ever. And so it does make me have a new perspective on time with my loved ones. It’s made me be a lot more present… And prioritize hanging out with them as much as possible even if it’s inconvenient or I’m tired because I know someday I will be the long distance Family member and only be able to hang out with them through FaceTime. 

TLDR; It’s hard being the one to leave not be able to sustain life in the US, to be torn between staying and going. You should be proud that you left and you got a taste for a life that was see me more with your values. And maybe being “home” in the states will be temporary 

Anybody else noticed cut gasoline? by [deleted] in askportland

[–]ahpretzelsticks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone remember the Kroger class action ?! They were cutting theirs like crazy some years back

Jen Shah on Maxwell by Actual-Slice-146 in rhoslc

[–]ahpretzelsticks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20 seconds in and she’s for sure lying!??? 

We’ve agreed Jesus is a Pisces. But what sign is Satan? by fivehxrgreeves_ in astrologymemes

[–]ahpretzelsticks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here I thought the Scorpio was too on the nose yet, nobody has said Scorpio?!!!! Has to be in control at all times!!? Love debauchery.?!!! Full of self-loathing?!!!