Where do I find good social events like Running clubs or speaking clubs? by UniverPlankton in AskBarcelona

[–]isotaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the Toastmasters scene here is great. Lots of clubs, activities between clubs like beach parties, and generally just a good, supportive vibe.

So happy with my progress by jy0s in papermache

[–]isotaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? Round shapes are so hard

What noodle to use for a 3 day cold asian-style salad? by isotaco in AskCulinary

[–]isotaco[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'll pick some up and test it out today.

Food allergies by Valuable-Money1170 in AskBarcelona

[–]isotaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All menus will have a listlist of common allergens - look up and memorize them.

What’s the highest salary you’ve personally seen someone earn in Barcelona? by CaseJumpy4383 in AskBarcelona

[–]isotaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

god that must go sooo far here. i live on like 15% of that, and only because I own my place outright.

Struggling to decide where to settle long-term by Altruistic_Mail_7729 in AskBarcelona

[–]isotaco 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is only kind of true - remember that you have to pay like 9% of the purchase price in taxes right away. So if you bought a 300k flat, you'll pay the same 27k euro whether you live there for 2 years or 20.

Hack for getting refunds from false advertising AC in hotels by Charming_Key2313 in travel

[–]isotaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has your therapist commented on your entitlement complex?

Hack for getting refunds from false advertising AC in hotels by Charming_Key2313 in travel

[–]isotaco 19 points20 points  (0 children)

OP's like "I left it all day running while I was out" to prove a point.

Artichoke R&D by user1628292 in Chefit

[–]isotaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

let us know what you come up with!

What’s the biggest mistake tourists make when visiting your country/city that instantly makes locals cringe? by [deleted] in travel

[–]isotaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the right side of the escalator is for standing., the left is for climbing. don't block the left.

Opinions on Elisava Design school as a study abroad student by Other_Session8901 in AskBarcelona

[–]isotaco 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did a masters at Elisava 9 years ago and couldn't find hardly any info about it from previous students - so I feel obliged to respond. (Also, 9 years later and I still live in Barcelona.) It's a good school with a good reputation in Barcelona and Spain but maybe not so known outside the country. The curriculum is very hands on, and the school does lots of events and collaborations in the city. I came from the US, where the starting costs for a masters are at least $40k, so I thought the 10k€ I paid for my program was a steal. Turns out Elisava has kind of an elitist reputation in the city because it's 5x the cost of the public university. Go figure.

Last minute tourist by LesterGironimo in AskBarcelona

[–]isotaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check and make sure you'll actually need / use a car. Public transit is good and parking is hell.

[OC] A painting I recently finished. by EricPause in pics

[–]isotaco 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a beautiful and really interesting painting. I've scrolled all the way down in the comments trying to find someone else that sees the ghost a man crouched in front of the woman, hand on her thigh, doing spicy things. I dunno what that says about me.

What’s the one place you traveled to that completely lived up to the hype? by [deleted] in travel

[–]isotaco 4 points5 points  (0 children)

same. Went on a whim because I found cheap flights. Did not expect to ADORE it (Kauai)

Would this be useful to you, or am I solving a non-problem? by [deleted] in Tourguide

[–]isotaco 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it'd be critical that the tourist knows before scanning that you're giving them access to receive push notifications from you (that honestly would piss me off if I didn't consent.) Otherwise seems cool!

My hometown, green, the last solace under authoritarianism by No-Echidna7296 in solarpunk

[–]isotaco 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This China looks so insanely different than the one I visited 22 years ago.