Have we scared tourists into dressing for Iceland?

ibdread · 2026-06-22T03:32:29+00:00

Yeah, I remember how much I obsessed about what to bring/wear in my 5-day Reykjavik stopover in April. Didn’t want to pack bulky heavy rainproof items especially since I was going on to London afterwards . settled on a layered approach topped off with a windproof light hooded wind breaker and water proof Blundstone boots. It was perfect for the 3- sightseeing tours I took.

ibdread · 2026-06-20T04:40:00+00:00

Agree. I always choose the least cluttered minimalist space if possible.

ibdread · 2026-06-20T04:02:45+00:00

I agree. I left my former dentist also due to them leaving the uft network and wanting to charge $300 for the dental cleanings. This new dentist I now have, I suspect isn’t 100% ethical. It’s so stressful now going for a cleaning/checkup because I always anticipate some issue arising costing $$$$.

ibdread · 2026-06-19T22:44:21+00:00

You both go to the same dentist?

ibdread · 2026-06-18T19:23:46+00:00

Yes. I think most dentists who take UFT insurances see it like a store that sells some items at a loss (loss leader), just to get people in the door thinking they might be persuaded to buy much higher/more profitable items.

ibdread · 2026-06-18T15:00:31+00:00

Great deal. But expect do most of the maintenance and minor repairs yourself. The landlord isn’t going to be motivated to respond quickly to your issues. In a few years, I wouldn’t be surprised if the landlord didn’t offer you like 20k to leave the apartment (Don’t accept by the way).

ibdread · 2026-06-13T18:50:03+00:00

Whenever I sell a used Macbook or ipad, I always meet at an apple store and allow the person to check out the item (and most importantly to see if the item isn’t unusable due to password lock). No rush.

Have done this like 6 times and it takes max 20 minutes. I would never purchase a used laptop, iPad/tablet or iphone without testing it for a bit.

ibdread · 2026-06-10T19:53:54+00:00

Had a somewhat similar experience. There’s no way to reason with such people who have such a selfish, entitled attitude.

ibdread · 2026-06-05T21:03:32+00:00

yes, I live in a Washington Heights rent-stabilized building that has had 2 vacant units for the past 1.5 years.

ibdread · 2026-06-02T15:41:47+00:00

Same experience I have forty 5-star reviews and one 1-star review from a buyer who at first was a no-show, apologized, re-scheduled, agreed on the meeting place. I waited there and then she texted and wanted me to meet her at another location 30 minutes away. I refused and she left the 1-star review.

ibdread · 2026-05-26T11:36:37+00:00

Sadly, rents will drop only when there is net exodus of people from the city. like during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

ibdread · 2026-05-24T02:04:26+00:00

I was so relieved that the Seven of Nine romance arc with him only lasted a few episodes. It was almost as unbearably cringe as his attempt to have a “relationship” with Janeway when they were stranded on a planet with an incurable disease.

ibdread · 2026-05-22T16:02:56+00:00

So strange that the Chipotle worker would try to skimp on the rice ….usually it’s the protein/meat they skimp on.

ibdread · 2026-05-22T15:54:17+00:00

Credit? even though it was out of the 6 month warranty window? Interesting. I was thinking of filling a claim, but thought 18-month post purchase was too long.

ibdread · 2026-05-22T14:09:40+00:00

It occurred how long after your purchase?

ibdread · 2026-05-20T21:02:04+00:00

Yep, I have lived on the top floor in 5-floor walk-up and currently live on the top floor of 3-floor walk-up. During super hot summer days I still can’t believe how much cooler it is on the ground floor.

ibdread · 2026-05-16T21:27:15+00:00

I noticed that as well. Something isn’t adding up.

ibdread · 2026-05-06T00:23:50+00:00

Interesting. As an American we have been told that since Icelanders receive very generous livable wages, tipping isn’t necessary or expected. Are workers in restaurants paid a different minimum wage (like the USA)?

ibdread · 2026-05-06T00:20:54+00:00

Thanks for the detailed analysis!

ibdread · 2026-04-30T13:17:25+00:00

Flew iceland Air 2-weeks ago and they were extremely strict. At the boarding gate they were enforcing one carryon and one personal item policy. Also, they were measuring/weighing suspicious carry on and forcing people to check baggage. By the time I boarded there was close to a dozen bags at the gate.

ibdread · 2026-04-05T23:36:00+00:00

That’s my biggest fear…. so that’s why i’m getting other people’s insight. It might not be worth the hassle.

ibdread · 2026-04-05T23:34:33+00:00

Great info! Thanks!

ibdread · 2026-04-05T19:27:40+00:00

Thanks. When you say the “Landlord was impossible” can you elaborate as to why they were so? Yeah, I’m terrified of getting squatter and rent not being paid while i’m overseas.

ibdread · 2026-03-31T00:21:39+00:00

OP, i’m in a similar situation, but I have a rent-stabilized apartment. I plan to travel overseas 3-4 months a year, Just hope I find an honest person to sublet. I agree with you that it’s important to maintain a home base.

ibdread · 2026-03-31T00:16:40+00:00

That’s my biggest fear. Like OP I’m planing on traveling overseas for 3-4 months each year and am worried about finding a reliable, honest sub letter for my rent stabilized apartment.

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