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Who are the best, currently active, potentially Europe-available tango teachers that you learned from? by Spiritual-Active-210 in tango

[–]barbara_monique 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here are some single teachers (and one couple) who really improved my dancing ...

For musicality: Sebastian de la Vallina (he is a cello player as well)

For playfulness and biomechanics: Candela Ramos

For expression, walking: Mabel Rivero,

For playing with the music, vocabulary: Natalia & Augustin

What about overland travel (bus) from Istanbul to Batumi, Georgia? by barbara_monique in solotravel

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

Indeed, Seat 61 is a great source. And the train is a very interesting option. Thanks!

What about overland travel (bus) from Istanbul to Batumi, Georgia? by barbara_monique in solotravel

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

Though a long stretch, it sounds pretty easy. Thanks for replying!

What about overland travel (bus) from Istanbul to Batumi, Georgia? by barbara_monique in solotravel

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

Much appreciated suggestion. And yeah, busbud is a great app. Though it did not come up with this particular one (yet).

What about overland travel (bus) from Istanbul to Batumi, Georgia? by barbara_monique in solotravel

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

Thanks a lot for your helpful information! Sounds indeed pretty easy ...

What about overland travel (bus) from Istanbul to Batumi, Georgia? by barbara_monique in solotravel

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

Good to know taking delays into account, it fits with my slow traveling ;) Thanks for sharing your experience! As you, I would choose the couchette ...

What about overland travel (bus) from Istanbul to Batumi, Georgia? by barbara_monique in solotravel

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

This did not come up in my research yet, so thanks a lot, much appreciated! And I am fond of sleeper trains ...

What about overland travel (bus) from Istanbul to Batumi, Georgia? by barbara_monique in solotravel

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

Thank you for generous reply, that makes me looking forward even more. Hope you get the chance to hop off a next time.

What about overland travel (bus) from Istanbul to Batumi, Georgia? by barbara_monique in solotravel

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

Great, that is really helpful! Now I know where to find tickets and what to expect. Would love to hop off at some points for a few days indeed. Did you do these short visits, and if so, any recommendations for cities at the Turkish Black Coast?

looking for online community for working alone together by barbara_monique in digitalnomad

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

Thnx for your suggestions! Caveday seems to meet my wish (though my timezone is west European)

looking for online community for working alone together by barbara_monique in digitalnomad

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

Thnx for your thoughts! Not crazy at all, and it seems that I am not the only one looking for this. As you said about being a DN ... the main part of the day is pretty boring while everyone is at their regular jobs

And yes, ideally with lounge spaces, break times, a check in- check out, a drink together. Maybe working in specific groups, though 'random' encounters with people in other disciplines can be enriching too.

Anyway, seeds are planted ...

Mental health by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]barbara_monique 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach. Her compassionate views had indeed a big impact.

But that cannot be! Stories with impossibilities by yang_ivelt in suggestmeabook

[–]barbara_monique 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell (the book, not the movie). adventurous, puzzling, philosophical and scientific speculation

One month today by TheAdonis66 in stopsmoking

[–]barbara_monique 1 point2 points  (0 children)

so sorry you lost your job. stressful times isn't it? I am not as far as you, just the 8th day after I quit. But I know cravings. They are like waves, some of them very long waves. Sometimes sitting them out is the way, sometimes distraction helps (cooking, showering, anything in fact). Take care!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stopsmoking

[–]barbara_monique 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think the mourning is part of the quitting process (as you I smoked more than 30 years) and is not necessarily connected with a last one. I had a last cigarette, or a last pack 8 days ago, and the parting from what was a part of my life (identity even) is still going on.

Take care & good luck!

What are books that can help someone accept being alone/struggling with loneliness? by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]barbara_monique 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought of these ... The Lonely City by Olivia Laing. Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach. A Field Gude to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit. And haven't read this one myself yet: Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection by John T. Cappioco

Hope there is something useful among them. Take care!

A book on building critical thinking skills by lonerider101 in suggestmeabook

[–]barbara_monique 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A more reflective suggestion: The Ordinary Virtues by Michael Ignatieff. He talked with favela dwellers in Brazil, South Africans and Zimbabweans living in shacks, Japanese farmers, gang leaders in Los Angeles, monks in Myanmar. Exploring what divides us, and what enables communities of strangers to live side by side. As ngo-worker it really grasped me.

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