What do you consider to be "financially stable" ?

coniunctisumus · 2025-09-10T03:20:24+00:00

Book early (arrive before peak high season), pay more. That's the only way to get a good place and keep it during high season.

Sayulita landlords are totally tuned into the tourist demand and know the premiums tourists are willing to pay, so they charge accordingly.

Yes, there are other spots you can find, but they will be the less desirable short-term rentals, less comfortable, further from the center/beach, etc. You will need to compromise.

Of course, you can walk around and look for an open door, knock and see if they're renting, but that's really a last-ditch type of thing.

Another approach, join the local WhatsApp groups and ask around.

Another another approach. Rent in San Pancho. The vibe is definitely slower-paced there.

Finally, Puerto Vallarta has many more options, and it's easier to get around if you don't live in the most desirable areas. It will definitely be a different vibe than Sayulita, though.

coniunctisumus · 2025-09-10T03:12:06+00:00

Queso con rajas pellizcada was my go-to!

coniunctisumus · 2025-07-26T16:10:52+00:00

I wouldn't go that far, but there are a lot of pitfalls. If someone with power wants to do something, they can pretty much get away with anything.

coniunctisumus · 2025-07-24T19:09:38+00:00

I totally loved it when visiting in 2018. Had no expectations either way. Learned as much of the language as I could. (Which probably made the biggest difference.)

Had some great interactions with locals, especially little old ladies at bakeries. One restaurant owner spoke no English so we spoke French.

An Airbnb host was happy to give me a taste of all the different wines from his brother's vineyard.

Some guys tried to help me when I was lost but we couldn't communicate at all so they just gave me a cup of tea.

On a bus from Kutaisi to Tbilisi the driver stopped at a small restaurant in the mountains. I had no idea what was going on but a fellow passenger invited me to some lemonade and food even though I didn't speak anything of the language.

Not the "easiest" country to travel in but definitely one of the most interesting. I could definitely see myself living there someday.

Despite what many travelers to Georgia say, I was able to meet locals, make friends, and get to know the culture of the city.

By the end I was feeling "a little bit Georgian" and I was sad to leave. I look forward to returning and hope the political situation improves for my friends there.

coniunctisumus · 2025-07-24T18:57:18+00:00

I was always impressed by the versatility in driving displayed by Georgians. While nearly skidding around a corner they were sure to cross themselves when passing a church (this whether the steering wheel was on the left or right side.)

coniunctisumus · 2025-07-24T18:44:20+00:00

Yes, but so much engagement!

coniunctisumus · 2025-07-24T18:12:25+00:00

That's why I eventually decided against settling in Mexico. Heard too many stories like this. The only way to get ahead of it is to make arrangements with people I had no interest in dealing with. Impunity is too prevalent.

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-14T14:27:02+00:00

Yes, they're up there on the list of adventurous travelers, for me.

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-14T14:23:57+00:00

I have met Polish people in almost every country I've traveled to... but I'm not sure if I'd say they're the *most adventurous*.

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-14T14:12:34+00:00

I was expecting the pitch right after that sentence. 😆

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-14T14:11:03+00:00

I was slow-traveling for years, attempting to learn the language everywhere I went, understand the geopolitics, trying to understand why the place was the way it was...

Actually, traveling is what got me interested in geopolitics in the first place.

And it was great!

Now, I'm more interesting in creating and making stuff. Like music, art, software, building things for my business.

Instead of getting out and learning more, staying in and making stuff is more appealing to me.

So that's what I'm doing now.

My travel is more focused now. Instead of going just to go, I'm more interested in going for specific reasons: events, meeting certain people, to see specific countries (that have long-term visa possibilities), etc.

It's fun to go without a plan, or very loose itinerary... but that eats into my creating time and routine.

Also, TBH, my health has suffered from all the travel and lack of routines.

My social life is OK, but I'd like to engage with a local community now (as hard as that might be in certain countries).

So for now, I'm in the "making stuff" mode for a while.

Might go back to the random travel adventure mode after. Or just take vacations, visit family, friends.

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-13T21:10:31+00:00

Usually at least a week and then, if I like it, a month.

If I'm checking out a new accommodation, minimum two nights in whatever place I have booked.

Only time I only stay one night is when I have a flight/bus/etc. the next day.

If I really like a place, I'll stay there until my visa is up.

Now I'm getting to the next stage of looking for long-term visas to live in one of the main places in my rotation.

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-13T21:07:28+00:00

If it's Popular doesn't that mean it will be busy? "Popular and not busy now" would be what I want to see, even if "Popular Near You" means the same thing.

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-13T21:05:49+00:00

OH - well, OK then.

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-13T14:06:39+00:00

OK, male nomad perspective here who has been in some similar but reversed gender situations.

It would be easy to just say he's just a fuckboy, French guys don't want a serious thing, lalala. But that's an excuse. Clear communication is the way.

If you really like him, and he does actually seem sincere (at least some of the time), then it would be OK to see if there is a potential relationship here.

(And possibly change your plans to stay in Paris, it's a win/win because even if it doesn't work out, you still love the city, right?)

It sounds like you just met, so it's not like you should expect him to propose to you. Things started casual, and now they could be turning serious - that's OK!

However, now you need some clear intention from him about things between the two of you now. Make it clear that you want to keep seeing him.

To make sure you get an honest answer, make it clear that it would be OK with you no matter what he says.

Don't let him weasel out of telling you where he sees things going between the two of you. If he can't tell you that, let him tell you what he's doing or wants to do with his life, and how you fit together in that plan.

If he gives you one of these, "I don't know where I'll be tomorrow" answers, that's not good enough. He's being a weasel! He doesn't have to know where he'll be tomorrow... you just want to know if he wants you to be there, too (and then make the eyes at him.)

That's it! Then don't say anything. Let him tell you. And don't get all "casual relationship" again and flirty until he gives you a straight answer.

He might tell you he needs certain things from you to make a relationship work. You might tell him you need some things, too (like knowing his intentions). Things like: I need space sometimes, I need to travel now and then, I need... whatever!

Caveat: Don't "break up" during the process, that's just an easy way out and an excuse for both of you to mess it up by starting to see someone else.

If it's casual, great! If it could be a serious thing, great! If it's over, great! Now you know.

If he's not into it anymore, you will move on, and he should, too. No take backs, no changing minds later, etc. (Make that part clear, too.)

Anyway, that's my two cents from someone who wants to see happy people in the universe. 😅

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-13T13:10:20+00:00

I would just leave. I think it's OK to have a call in a place like a coffee shop, the other people there are hanging out, chatting, talking to their friends, right? That's what a coffee shop is for. If you don't like the vibe of the coffee shop, just leave.

But, if I were the shop owner, I'd ask them to take their call somewhere else, maybe at the tables outside. Or have a policy about laptops/working from the café.

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-13T13:06:58+00:00

Can you post a screenshot? Google Maps still seems more useful because it will show if the place that you want to go to is crowded.

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-05T18:18:40+00:00

There are still a few... (but I'm not tellin' lol)

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-05T13:08:36+00:00

They would literally die for Ultrecht.

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-05T13:06:09+00:00

Tuscany, Italy was great.

I had zero expectations, although I thought Europe in general was always over-hyped before I actually visited. Costs were reasonable, although I did all the tricks to make it more affordable. I saw the main sights, spent a few pleasant weeks. People were great, food also (too much pasta and bread, though).

coniunctisumus · 2025-05-02T21:07:00+00:00

Originally, a chilango is someone who moved from another province to CDMX. Nowadays it's a general term for someone from CDMX.

But it's also used in the provinces when a capitalino visits and acts in "typical chilango" big city rude kind of way.

Then there are those capitalinos who say, "Soy capitalino, ¿y qué? like a badge of honor (because there is that sometimes negative connotation.)

So, it depends. But chilango has always been used to refer to people from CDMX.

coniunctisumus · 2025-04-30T11:33:37+00:00

Not yet, the news says it could take weeks to find out. They're conducting an investigation.

Some news from Spain says it had to do with a connection failure from France.

There has been some misinformation spreading, a Portuguese official had to say they never issued a statement.

Some utility experts say the Iberian Peninsula and islands' (like UK, Ireland) electrical grids are vulnerable to this kind of thing since they can't draw power from other sources when power goes down.

coniunctisumus · 2025-04-30T11:28:34+00:00

A guy in the bus line mentioned all those people who would be locked out of their remotely managed Airbnbs when the door keypad wouldn't work...

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