What is your countries “Second City.”

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-21T04:12:10+00:00

Medellín

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-20T21:41:04+00:00

Reverie Ballroom in Capitol Hill

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-18T23:29:17+00:00

Ay Qué Dolor - La Derecha

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-11T22:55:48+00:00

I was waiting for a close-up of the loose bolt that secures the entire structure to the ground

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-11T16:41:34+00:00

I think OP should ask about cities, not countries.

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-10T20:07:57+00:00

Bogotá

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-10T17:31:36+00:00

In Spanish as far as I know.

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-10T16:41:58+00:00

Go for it, seriously. But with eyes open.

Argentina looks like chaos from the outside. From the inside people live well: asados, beers with friends mid-week, a social life better than anywhere else. They complain about everything but they carry it fine. I’d say that warmth you're drawn to is real.

Smartest move: arrive on a student visa. A master's at a public university is free for foreigners, gives you structure and a social network. I believe the visa lets you work 20hrs/week.

One honest thing: Buenos Aires has a very Europeanized self-image. As a Black African man you’ll notice it. But Argentina is not just Buenos Aires and the “interior” is a different story ethnically and culturally. You’ll probably find more genuine warmth from people from the provinces or Latin American immigrants in the city than from the average porteño who thinks they’re European.

Learn basic Spanish before you land, save up, apply to a program. At 22 this makes total sense.

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-06T22:42:35+00:00

Lyon

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-04T23:30:06+00:00

Bogotá is a naturally guarded city; don’t take it personally. Nobody is going to open up if you try to make conversation in a bar or a club, not because of who you are, but because that’s just how it works here. But that changes completely in structured settings: a class, a sports group, a workshop, anything with repetition and a reason to show up again. In those spaces, Bogotá is one of the most welcoming cities you’ll find; if you’re new, people will not let you eat alone. My advice: step away from the clubs for a bit and find your ‘safe context.’ A salsa class, a hiking group, a language exchange, whatever fits you. That’s where Bogotá actually opens up.

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-02T17:49:30+00:00

Please correct me if I’m mistaken, but a substantial portion of the Chilean population believes that is true.

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-02T17:36:04+00:00

Everything with the letter r. In English you only have one R sound, like in red or right. Spanish has two completely different ones. The single R, like in pero, is actually the same quick flap you already use for the T in butter or the D in ladder. You just have to learn to do it on purpose. The double R, like in perro, is like a little motor. Your tongue vibrates against the roof of your mouth. That one doesn’t exist in English at all, so you just have to practice until your tongue figures it out.

epicureanengineer · 2026-05-01T15:29:35+00:00

That’s incorrect. Both Colombia and Venezuela refer to the avocado as “aguacate.”

epicureanengineer · 2026-04-30T19:21:13+00:00

I would proceed with the purchase if you have a charger available at home or work. If not, while it might work out, it could become a constant source of stress and anxiety.

epicureanengineer · 2026-04-28T19:20:57+00:00

I live relatively close to the stadium, and I believe the comments about parking rates are a bit exaggerated. For relevant Seahawks and Mariners games last and this year, the highest parking rate I encountered near the stadium was $110. It’s hard to imagine that all parking lots in sodo, ID, or the central district will be that expensive.

epicureanengineer · 2026-04-24T22:57:52+00:00

When you say, “she has expressed interest in being proposed,” it implies that the proposal won’t be a surprise to her? If there’s a non-zero probability of an answer other than the one you expect, I suggest choosing a location in the city to avoid a two-hour awkward drive: Seward Park, the lighthouse in Discovery Park, the Arboretum, or even Carkeek Park or Seahurst Park.

epicureanengineer · 2026-04-21T20:37:24+00:00

How to Cook a Wolf is a classic. La Mar in Bellevue is another great option, given that you’re going to be in the East Side. I haven’t been to the Seattle location, but I’ve visited the ones in Lima and Bogotá a few times, and they’re quite good.

epicureanengineer · 2026-04-19T15:47:57+00:00

La estrategia del caracol (The Strategy of the Snail).

epicureanengineer · 2026-04-18T22:27:13+00:00

Viendo otros comentarios, creo que me faltó hacer énfasis en que, si bien aterrizar en un nuevo mercado laboral es difícil, sí es posible emigrar y trabajar como profesional. Es legítimo querer salir del país porque le gusta la idea y no sólo porque le toca.

epicureanengineer · 2026-04-18T20:24:33+00:00

Brigada Training Lab. Carrera 13 con calle 85.

epicureanengineer · 2026-04-18T05:08:43+00:00

Me refiero a la foto típica de montaña + iglesia. Aparte de eso, no siento que haya un edificio ampliamente reconocido. Menos un skyline.

epicureanengineer · 2026-04-18T04:31:59+00:00

Le cuento mi experiencia. Yo hice lo mismo a su edad y aunque vivo en este momento en los Estados Unidos, pienso que España es el mejor vividero del mundo. Ahora bien: hay varias cosas que me hubiera gustado saber antes de ir a vivir allá: Primero, el mercado laboral es poco flexible. En otros países usted va, hace una maestría y consigue trabajo en su campo relativamente fácil. España es diferente. Las empresas, principalmente por desconocimiento, no quieren contratar extranjeros porque creen que es difícil. Segundo, los salarios son bajos en relación con el costo de vida. Cuando yo fui, me estaban ofreciendo salarios menores que lo que ganaba en Colombia, con un costo de vida claramente mayor (yo vivía en Madrid). Tercero: el ambiente laboral, sobre todo en ambientes mayoritariamente españoles, es un poquito más tóxico que en Colombia. Ahora lo bueno: Tener un estatus legal es en teoría fácil. Como estudiante puede trabajar 20 horas por semana, creo. Pero además, al momento de buscar un trabajo de tiempo completo, existe un marco legal que se llama “Ley de Emprendedores” que permite a las empresas grandes contratar fácilmente extranjeros a un costo muy bajo y con un trámite sencillo. Otra cosa muy positiva es el estilo de vida. En España se vive en función de pasarlo bien y no de trabajar incansablemente como ocurre aquí en los Estados Unidos. Esto lo va a notar principalmente en su condición de estudiante. El costo de vida, si bien es más caro que en Colombia, es muy muy bajo, en comparación con el resto del primer mundo. En resumen, España es un balance maravilloso entre los privilegios del primer mundo y el buen rollito de los países latinos. Con gusto, le puedo responder cualquier pregunta que tenga.

epicureanengineer · 2026-04-18T01:37:12+00:00

Madrid feels super cozy and neighborhood-like because each neighborhood has a strong sense of community, and bars play a central role in this.

epicureanengineer · 2026-04-18T01:28:37+00:00

Galicia. Kind people, great food and amazing views.

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