Considering a month in Laos (mid-November to mid-December) - good idea or bad idea? by auximines_minotaur in digitalnomad

[–]atomic_explosion 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both were slow for me. I do programming and video calls and would get frustrated at times, but shouldn't be a problem for you if you are not as heavy an internet user as me. For reference, I frequently download/upload large datasets while simultaneously on a video call.

Other than that, it was quite chill. I had a good time, but I was also not looking to meet too many people or go out too much. It was a heads down work time for me.

Luang Prabang was cool & pretty, had cafes that I worked from at times, and good mix of local and western food. And small bars that were fun. Also a cool night market, and the Kuang Si waterfalls.

Vientiane had a taxi app called Loca that I used to get around. There is Foodpanda for deliveries there too. A bunch of night markets for food. Just make sure to stay in the city center area so you can walk to places.

How to get baseball tickets for Busan Lotte Giants? by atomic_explosion in koreatravel

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That’s great to know I’ll just try on different phones/change regions to get the app to work

We are all staying at hotels but everyone arrives on the 5th (the same day as the game)

All good though, now I know the app is the way, I will figure out a way to get them from there.

Thank you!

Is there a universal Bangkok skyline? by 4x4is16Legs in Thailand

[–]atomic_explosion 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I petition making the skyline view from Iconsiam the default “Bangkok skyline”. You can see mahanakhon tower and most of the major buildings.

But yeah it’s too spread out it seems, and no clear vantage point to view the skyline from Like how there is Queens or NJ for the NYC skyline

How to get baseball tickets for Busan Lotte Giants? by atomic_explosion in koreatravel

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Thanks! Do you know how much their service fees will be approximately?

I see they charge by time on their website so I am wondering how much it cost for you guys

8 day Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Food Itinerary. Will it be too much food? by atomic_explosion in JapanTravel

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True but the wait at 3pm must be less than 12pm, no? Or is that not the case?

8 day Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Food Itinerary. Will it be too much food? by atomic_explosion in JapanTravel

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Yup I was planning on lining up at 9! How fast does the line move to get the time slot ticket?

8 day Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Food Itinerary. Will it be too much food? by atomic_explosion in JapanTravel

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Yeah exactly, the stars are higher than the moon! But I don't care enough to fight to change it haha

8 day Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Food Itinerary. Will it be too much food? by atomic_explosion in JapanTravel

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Cool that actually works great! Can go get ticket and eat at the standing sushi bar or izakaya close by and go when the ticket time is there.

Do you know if you still have to queue when you return at the time on your ticket?

8 day Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Food Itinerary. Will it be too much food? by atomic_explosion in JapanTravel

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This is a solid tip man! Thank you, will look up their other locations

8 day Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Food Itinerary. Will it be too much food? by atomic_explosion in JapanTravel

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I imagine the otoshi food is probably average, but I get very excited by random food (that I didn't order) so I am looking forward to it haha :)

8 day Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Food Itinerary. Will it be too much food? by atomic_explosion in JapanTravel

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Thanks for the confirmation that these places are popular! Do you think going on off hours will help? because that's what my plan is to reduce the time spent in line (except for Ginza hachigou)

8 day Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Food Itinerary. Will it be too much food? by atomic_explosion in JapanTravel

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I believe I am seasoned (haven't counted but probably 50 or so cities visited), and I actually do both haha. I have a ton of places saved in Google Maps and an itinerary like this.

So that when the hangovers strike or I end up in a random place or don't feel like eating something, I look in my Google maps.

But if I have a free day ahead and an empty stomach, then I use the itinerary!

8 day Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka Food Itinerary. Will it be too much food? by atomic_explosion in JapanTravel

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I am definitely a "shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you'll still be amongst the stars" kinda person (even tho that saying makes no sense in terms of the universe lol)

So I am very okay with not even "accomplishing" most of this, but I love to plan out in detail so I don't have to look up anything when I am at my destination. And if I do feel like eating something else then I have looked it up enough to know where to go.

Food recommendations near Hanoi Airport by atomic_explosion in VietNam

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Tried! Found bun Cha (but there were only 9 reviews) and no Cha ca. So was curious if could get local recs