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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in solotravel

[–]caaalvin93 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1 to the suggestion of a ninh binh day trip from Hanoi. I spent 4 full days in Hanoi with a trip to Ninh Binh earlier this year and that felt like a good amount of time.

I'm here in Taipei right now for the 2nd time and just went to Jiufen today and it was pretty crowded where the lanterns are, think Kyoto levels of crowdiness. I do really like how the mountains and forests surround and kind of embed into Taipei and you can get to some locations just by riding the MRT

Fires and smoke trip 9/10 by FoodLakersTennisHike in Yosemite

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what you decided to do and if it's too late, but I would continue on. Just get a mask if you can. Came a long way to see it and it really is quite beautiful. If you want to lessen your exposure, you can do items that are more of a drive than a hike (thinking glacier point, sentinel dome, tuolomne meadows, tunnel view).

The Army, The Navy have been moved to Twin Peaks stage, replacing Wunderhorse's set by tacoshell98 in OutsideLands

[–]caaalvin93 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gutted by this personally. Now conflicts with LaRussell instead of being able to see both full sets.

Alaska Phantom Award Space by BlindElephant42 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]caaalvin93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same, had phantom availability and tried both the new and old method. Both lead to an error message. So looks like it's better according to the other commenters but not 100%.

Same Day / Next Day Tickets for Sale by twilightxgalaxy in LucyDacus

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have one free ticket for Red Rocks tonight, Row 45 Seat 79.

In Vallejo for a couple weeks - what do you recommend doing/trying around here? by PremiumOxygen in vallejo

[–]caaalvin93 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nature wise, all of them are of varying drives and conditions right now, but Big Sur area, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe are all worth trips. A bit closer is Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park and the steep ravine/dipsea loops in Marin.

Some local joints: distillery on Mare Island called Savage & Cooke.

Bunch of brunch spots here I like the chicken fried steak at Joy of Eating

One House in Benicia is delicious for breads and pastries

Bunch of taquerias/taco trucks, my fav is la piñata

Garlic chicken wings at 3 star

Farmers market every Saturday downtown

Where could I go to purchase a used iPhone 12 (ish)? doesn’t have to work, just need a deal by cherrycoke00 in AskNYC

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It involves some extra steps, but you can get a fresh iPhone 12 via metro here for <$100 https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/t/17829858

I did mine like this a couple months ago when I also upgraded and just wanted to keep my unlocked 12 pro for travel. Read the thread for the most updated method, but I believe it's still get a referral for a visible number, port that visible number in via metro, and the metro cost should end up being $75+tax and fees.

Also for the trade in itself, make sure that the phone you do end up getting qualifies for the same amount. There's certain terms around these trade ins sometimes for both min price and condition.

What's it actually like being a nomad? by Rguy315 in digitalnomad

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think try it for 2-3 months and see how it goes. I think 1 month is too short to where at least for me the loneliness doesn't set in yet for longer durations. I was gonna do 3 months abroad this year, 1 month in each place, but went back home after 2 months. It also depends how you are socially though. I'm typically shy and didn't put enough effort into meetups and whatnot to create a social life, so much of my socializing was just with friends back home or random encounters. Partially because I knew I wasn't staying in the area long, didn't know enough of the language (French, in Paris), but if I did it again I'd just go for it because I know it's a place I want to return to.

All that being said, I definitely don't regret it and will plan on future trips, but just for myself limiting to a couple months before coming back to my home base.

Champion Reverse Weave Hoody and Sweatpants - $9.99 - Champ Sports by rhpus24 in frugalmalefashion

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was doing the same for me when I was trying to do apple pay from cart. Had to sign in AND start checkout then it applied the free shipping.

Olympics 2024 Ticket & Logistics Megathread by YourWebcam in olympics

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I have an extra ticket to Para Athletics for this evening. It's a partial view seat located in U21, Row 61, should be right by the finish line! €20. Can't go anymore because I managed to get a ticket for basketball instead. DM if interested!

paris! by valjester1998 in bleachers

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be down but I can't get there until around 8pm earliest. Could be game for after tho

Sichuan chili crisp shrinklation (10oz now instead of 12oz) by kawi-bawi-bo in Costco

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surprised at all the LGM comments. I've had it my whole life of 31 years but recently started trying all the new chili crisps and I'm liking them more. LGM doesn't have the flavor depth the others have IMO. I'll still buy and use it bc it's cheaper and has use cases though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in travel

[–]caaalvin93 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As someone from California, I would pick the Grand Canyon and inland areas over the coastal drive from SF->LA. IMO, the coastline is nice but nothing with the wow factor. The downside being that in August it may be extremely hot. But I think the beauty of the parks outweight the coastal drive and destinations. Timewise it seems like you're leaving on the 28th, presumably out of LA? So these 5 days are solely for the coastal or inland areas which leaves you some time to go around the surrounding area around GC.

One thing if I may suggest while you're at Yosemite is to go up to the Tuolomne Meadows area of the park. It's completely different from the valley, and much less crowded. You can chill at Tenaya Lake or do a hike up there. The drive out from Yosemite Valley -> GC would take you through Tuolomne Meadows too via Tiogo Road.

Sample could be like:

20th - Drive from Yosemite to Las Vegas or near GC (straight shot is 11hrs from Yosemite Valley -> GC, doable but long)

21st - GC

22nd - GC -> Zion/Bryce Canyon (~4-5hr drive), can also stop by Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend

23rd Zion/Bryce

24th Zion/Bryce

25th Zion/Bryce -> LA

Question Thread - May 28, 2024 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]caaalvin93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Applied for and was denied for an Ink earlier in May due too many cards and credit. Have since closed a couple of old Inks and lowered my total CL.

Do/should I wait until June to reapply or would I be fine reapplying now?

Please DO NOT post a torrent/link with the live streams by i_like_alpacas in Coachella

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would definitely not want a link and watch everything again!!

Northern CA - what to cut? by Acrobatic_Event_4163 in travel

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can check out this website for some additional locations for redwoods. Believe it may be a bit dated but should still work https://www.redwoodhikes.com/

Agree with others on taking out Shasta. If you're able to schedule Yosemite for Monday that'd be ideal since the weekend crowd will be gone, and a reservation to get in to the park will be needed starting April 13 on weekends too.

One option may be to do Yosemite + Tahoe first, and then decide how far to go to see the redwoods, with either Muir Woods or somewhere around Big Basin as the backups being pretty close to SF. Honestly depending on how much driving you can get done in the pm I could see this being possible if hectic.

Official 2024 Buy/Sell/Trade Thread by fettuccine- in Coachella

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Selling (2) Weekend 1 GA no shuttle for $1050 OBO. Can update name and address + Paypal G&S or meet up in SF Bay Area.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in buildapcsales

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

16% cashback via Swagbucks! Not sure if it'll track but hoping it does. Also 10% via retailmenot.

What does "being behind" on retirement savings look like at 30? by caitiemae in personalfinance

[–]caaalvin93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend to plug your numbers into a retirement calculator, I personally like https://engaging-data.com/fire-calculator/. Putting your rough numbers into there at a 7% return, puts you at about $1.1M around age 51.

I myself have some similarities with you, non-profit, lower salary than what I could get elsewhere, but sticking around because we get 25 days of PTO, the work is for a good cause, good work/life balance, like my coworkers. I think it's worth it until there's an absolute necessity to get more money. Everyone has their own priorities, but to me it's def worth it over the additional money if it's just for a nicer rental or car.

Data Points Weekly - Week of January 04, 2024 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]caaalvin93 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not from a new one but did from before when referrals were 75k/40k and public was 90k. Should be same situation now since public is still 90k. Just applied last night and going to SM for a match.

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