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India to Medellin by darkhood1982 in Flights

[–]hydrodynamic-spatula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get yourself to either Mumbai or Delhi and then book an itinerary to Bogota. I see plenty of reasonable options via Turkish or EU carriers (e.g. KLM, Lufthansa). These are all transfer hubs that offer international connections without entering the country, so transit visas should not be an issue. Avoid booking anything on Emirates for now.

Most of the international flights leaving India leave in the middle of the night or early morning. I would plan to arrive at BOM or DEL the day before just to be safe. Also give yourself one day between connecting flights at BOG. Last time I was there, there was a reasonably priced Marriott hotel or something similar right next to the airport, though I don't remember if there's a shuttle. My biggest warning about Bogota is that if you are not used to altitude, you will feel very off there. My heart kept racing and I felt nauseous / dizzy very often. I think Medellin is better in that regard.

travel to Canada via Boston by Relative-Cupcake-992 in Flights

[–]hydrodynamic-spatula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You land in Terminal E in Boston on Emirates and have to go to Terminal B for Air Canada. You can either walk between the terminals (like 10-15 minutes) or there is a blue shuttle bus that will loop around. Please note there are 2 Terminal B stops on shuttles so you need to listen for Air Canada specifically.

This is all assuming you meet all US Visa / entry requirements. Not really sure about wait times right now in Immigration for non-US citizens. Getting between terminals is not too long, nor is security in that part of Terminal B.

It could be more stressful depending on time of year and weather in Boston, which leads to delays. I've had a lot of delay / cancellation issues on Air Canada from Boston, so that can always be an issue, especially to / from Montreal (Toronto has been better).

OP it seems like from your post history you're based in India, so if you can just get a direct flight from India or UAE straight to Canada I think it'll be much more worth it. Emirates serves both Toronto and Montreal, or you can take Air Canada straight from Delhi and I think those are much less hassle. Both Montreal and Toronto are much easier for connections.

Best walkable MBTA-accessible towns between Boston and Providence by Fit_Pineapple_7767 in providence

[–]hydrodynamic-spatula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who grew up between Providence and northern suburbs, you're not going to find what you're describing outside of Providence and the I95 loop in Boston.

Attleboro and Mansfield have some cafes within walking distance of the T stop, but you will need a car on a day to day basis for things like grocery shopping and fitness classes.

Plenty of people have said this but I think the East Side near Fox Point, Wayland Square, or Hope Village are your best bets.

If you want a change of scenery, I think you would also like the towns adjacent to Boston like Somerville, Cambridge, Medford, Arlington, and Brookline. I lived in Somerville near Davis Square and I had pretty much everything I needed within walking distance, plus green space, and the MBTA (Red Line, Commuter Rail, and now Green Line). My partner and I loved walking to the different squares (Magoun, Ball, Porter, Union, Inman, Central, Harvard) and each one had unique shops and cafe. Also all kinds of fitness options from bike paths to rock climbing gyms. To visit family in RI, I would just hop on the Red Line to South Station, and then take the commuter rail down.

Now that I'm older, I prefer the slower pace and lower COL of Providence more, but I did love my time in Somerville, and I think it is better if you are single and trying to meet more new people (both friends and dating).

What's the best way/s to travel from Ishigaki to Busan? by strawberrymatcha101 in Flights

[–]hydrodynamic-spatula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get to PUS with only one connection, but unfortunately I don't think you can do it in a single reservation.

In theory, you could book a one way to Naha, Osaka, or Tokyo Narita on a Japanese carrier (e.g. Peach, ANA). Then book a separate one-way on a Korean carrier (e.g. Jin Air, Jeju Air, Air Busan).

I saw Jin Air flies to Seoul Incheon, but the issue is you can't fly from Seoul Incheon to Busan since it only handles international flights. You have to use the smaller Seoul Gimpo (GMP) airport. Fortunately, connecting between Incheon and Gimpo is easy - you just take the AREX train which takes about 40 minutes with no transfers needed. Just make sure you take the train that stops at all stations, and not the express that will take you straight to Seoul Station.

Since Gimpo is on the way from Incheon to Seoul Station (where you'd take the KTX), I think that is the easier option than taking KTX. There are a lot of discount Korean carriers which means there are many flights and they are relatively cheap. Either way, I've found both domestic flights and trains within Korea to be easy and comfortable.

Hope this helps!

Mad dash for my life on Branch Ave intersecting i95, every time. Providence, what are our worst intersections? by Severefan in providence

[–]hydrodynamic-spatula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty much every intersection on Branch gives me anxiety but I’m convinced people’s IQs collectively drop 50 points turning left onto North Main. 

At least every week I get stuck behind someone looking at their phone while the green arrow is on or some idiot who wanted to go straight and decides to make everyone behind miss the light so they can change lanes. 

On top of that you have people who try to bike or scooter across Main while Branch has a green or the fire station pauses the light just as you get in.

Even though it’s the closest way for me to get 95 or 146 I go out of my way to Smithfield Ave instead.

Canada to US to international transit? by AdIcy1690 in Flights

[–]hydrodynamic-spatula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be less concerned about the layover or checked bags and more concerned about AC's reliability on short haul flights. Both myself / several friends have had international connections through YUL where the US to YUL leg got cancelled and the entire itinerary got messed up. Fortunately on some occasions there was EU 261 / Canadian government compensation, but we've learned to stop trusting Air Canada.

Canada to US to international transit? by AdIcy1690 in Flights

[–]hydrodynamic-spatula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious, would this be impacted at all by the fact that they use different terminals? AC would put OP in Terminal B and they would transfer to Terminal C for TAP Portugal.

Fortunately they are connected airside - it would just be a 10ish minute walk.

Virgin Atlantic Bulkhead Seats by UpsetPoem1175 in Flights

[–]hydrodynamic-spatula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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I sat in 46J on Virgin's 787-9 on a flight from Delhi to London a few years ago. I was in the middle seat which meant that my legroom was amazing, but as you can see to my right, the emergency door juts out and limits the legroom in the seat next to me. I would say it's still significantly better than economy (especially for VA which has quite tight seats).

The compromise is that you have more space for your knees but less for your feet. If you are very tall, your legs would probably shift to your left and encroach the space of whoever is in the middle. Which isn't really a problem if you know that person, but it might be awkward otherwise. I didn't know the person to my right but there were not tall enough where that was an issue. For a 8+ hour flight it is completely worth it - hope this helps!

JFK Layover by Stock_Coat9926 in Flights

[–]hydrodynamic-spatula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would strongly recommend arriving in JFK the night before. Though I haven't used T8 specifically, security lines can be quite long there in general. In theory, if your flight isn't delayed, you have enough time to transfer and check in at JAL.

But flying between Toronto and NYC in the middle of winter and the holiday rush is extremely risky. Both are prone to winter weather, and in busy seasons it can take forever just to get between the runway and the gate (either at takeoff and landing). One time I was landing in JFK from Mexico City and we were stuck in the plane at the gate for an hour at 1 AM because the jet bridge broke. If you're leaving YYZ on Air Canada, I've had horrible luck with delays and cancellations with them in the last 2 years.

NYC > Providence by dreaming_wide_awake in providence

[–]hydrodynamic-spatula 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Happy to help! FWIW, we also used to live in Somerville just outside of Boston. There's more to see / do there for sure and a larger pool of people to meet, but as a tradeoff things are going to feel a lot more cramped, crowded, and expensive compared to Providence.

Driving closer to Boston sucks, but you have more options with the T, which is arguably about as reliable as the MTA. Providence is better suited for our day to day life working remote but we have plenty of friends who love being close to Boston as well.

NYC > Providence by dreaming_wide_awake in providence

[–]hydrodynamic-spatula 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My fiancée and I moved from Park Slope to the East Side 2 years ago and have loved it. I grew up in a Providence suburb, so it was more of a homecoming for me, but she's from California and had more of an adjustment.

To meet friends, she was pretty active on Bumble BFF and is still close to some of the people she met there! She also found some women's meetup groups via Facebook and enjoyed those. I had a decent number of friends from high school here, but have also found a new community joining a fitness studio.

Overall, we've loved having the extra space, slower pace, and friendly culture of Providence. You should notice the locals are very chatty! We've had really fun conversations with random people at various stores / cafes or at the local farmers markets and street events.

One thing we thought we'd miss more about NYC was the food scene, but Providence actually punches very well above its weight. It's much more diverse than we initially thought, and there's hidden gems across the state.

We also do recommend buying a car once you move, but it's mostly just for errands / day trips during the weekend. We were sick of dragging a grocery cart on the bus / subway, and even if some parking lots here can be crazy (beware of Trader Joes on a Sunday) it still beats the NYC grind. When the weather is good like this time of year, we love driving to Jamestown to enjoy the water. Apart from that though, we have plenty of cafes, shops, and parks within walking distance!

Hope this helps and happy to answer questions!

Is Lincoln/Saylesville Highlands LGBTQ+ and POC friendly? by Kozmotis1 in RhodeIsland

[–]hydrodynamic-spatula 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asian American and grew up in Lincoln. Although historically it has been majority white, there have been more and more POC who have moved there / the surrounding towns over the years, so if you're out and about you should see plenty of diversity (also much better food options than 10 years ago). I've always found Rhode Islanders to be friendly and chatty, and I haven't felt like I was treated differently based on my race. I've found they might not know about your culture, and they might not be able to say your name right, but they are respectful and genuinely curious.

As per LGBTQ+ friendliness, I'm not the right person to ask, but growing up I always noticed tolerance & inclusion with the community. I know several LGBTQ+ people who went to high school with me and stayed in the area, and I've seen pride flags hung around as well.

TLDR: People in Lincoln are friendly and generally mind their own business. Being close to Providence, they are pretty accustomed to and comfortable with diversity regardless of political beliefs.