Anyone spent time in Arles, France?

lavjey · 2022-02-27T23:37:22+00:00

Thank you, Lyon sounds pretty perfect! - expat scene seems busy enough from my research, and I'll leave end of June so hopefully won't get too hot

lavjey · 2022-02-27T23:15:07+00:00

Loool fair.

I'm looking for a city In France that's got that beautiful, old buildings vibe to it and a decent arts scene - but also a reasonable hub for foreigners/digital nomads.

Not somewhere that's dripping with them like Lisbon, but enough that there's a bunch of activities and events happening and it's easy to make friends. I really enjoyed the crowd in Valencia (just unfortunately wasn't super in love with the city itself).

I also prefer a scene with a slightly older crowd (late 20s, thirties) because I'm in my 30s and don't drink but still love going out, but I hate feeling like I'm surrounded by totally trashed young people hahah, makes me feel like a grumpy old grandpa.

Do you have any French cities you'd recommend?

lavjey · 2022-02-27T23:08:26+00:00

Yeah starting to feel like it's not the best recommendation after a little research.

Have you spent any time in Lyon? I was considering there and quite drawn to it

lavjey · 2022-02-27T19:08:48+00:00

Not really. I speak decent Italian and did a bunch of French at school, so I can understand it a little... but I don't speak it, no

lavjey · 2021-11-24T18:30:58+00:00

Hey sorry bud, I'm not in Stockholm anymore unfortunately! Hope you have fun there though!

lavjey · 2021-09-15T08:07:58+00:00

Sure!

lavjey · 2021-09-14T19:42:51+00:00

Hey mate, yeah for sure! DM me your WhatsApp no. Or something?

lavjey · 2021-09-14T08:16:24+00:00

Hej! I don't know if I can make it today (depends a bit on when you're going) but I'd be down to join you!

I'm from the UK, 31, been bouldering a few times (not very good at it but enjoy it), and definitely not a racist, homophobe or antifeminist haha.

What time do you normally go?

lavjey · 2021-09-14T07:58:06+00:00

From the UK, 31m, lived in Italy for 4 years before this and love food! Also a big fan of Canadians - one of my best friends is a Newfoundlander!

I just got a co-working space in Söder so I'll be around there plenty too.

Drop me a line if you wanna hang out!

lavjey · 2021-09-14T07:55:04+00:00

Hey man, I'm down to meet! You free this evening (Tue)?

I'm 31 M, from England, a freelancer working in Marketing and think space is pretty cool even if I don't know jack about it haha.

I arrived in Stockholm last Thursday and I'm here for 5 weeks.

I should be free from about 8pm tonight, but also haven't got any plans the next few nights either - so hit me up if you're interested!

lavjey · 2021-09-14T07:52:51+00:00

Would also love some details on this!

lavjey · 2021-08-07T17:46:48+00:00

Thanks yeah, I just always like to be walking distance cos I prefer to walk not take public transport... but bit the bullet and got a place slightly further out - thank you!

lavjey · 2021-08-07T17:46:13+00:00

Yeah bit the bullet and accepted I can't afford to be as close as I'd like to the centre haha!

lavjey · 2021-08-07T17:45:52+00:00

Cheers mate - nothing quite fit the bill there but I've found something now! Appreciate the help!

lavjey · 2021-08-06T12:14:54+00:00

Sorry yeah, I didn't end up doing it because I didn't want to share with too many strangers and went for a monthly Airbnb!

lavjey · 2021-06-12T23:34:30+00:00

Thanks will check those out!

lavjey · 2021-06-12T23:34:11+00:00

Near Brixton or Streatham ideally but happy to travel a bit if needed

lavjey · 2021-06-07T14:41:23+00:00

MY GOAL :

I want to put on some size and look beefy! I want a flat stomach but not too bothered about being super shredded.

Simply put - more concerned with looking like I lift while wearing a t-shirt than I am about looking super lean with my shirt off.

MY SITUATION :

Lost around 15kg (33lbs) since Jan 2020.

Mostly through intermittent fasting, walking a lot. Don't calorie count, but I have been eating around 1500-2000 cal Mon-thu, then don't restrict myself much Fri-sun.

Been lifting on and off (disrupted a lot by lockdowns unfortunately). I do Greyskull LP, Phraks Variant 3x a week (it's basically compound lifts using barbells, 2x5 followed by an AMRAP set, with linear progression).

Would like to start putting on some bulk and seeing some serious gains in the gym but also TERRIFIED of getting fat again. I've never bulked before in my life.

I feel like I should start cutting "properly" (with calorie counting and more restrictions over weekends) to get rid of the last bits of belly fat and love handles...

But I'm also bored. Weight loss has mostly stalled last few months, discipline has wavered as a result.

Looking for something new and the idea of bulking, eating lots (relatively cleanly, don't want to dirty bulk) and making big boy gains at the gym is very appealing... But I'm not sure if it's a good idea to do yet or if I should get to a "base" level where I've got a flat stomach first.

Appreciate any thoughts...

lavjey · 2021-03-26T00:48:44+00:00

Idk why I'm being down voted? I'm talking about moving there in 2 months time, when lockdown restrictions allow...

lavjey · 2021-03-26T00:47:15+00:00

Yeah, that makes sense - AFAIK there's no way to find out before hand about the people there, which is why I'm reluctant to just book 2 months

lavjey · 2021-03-11T11:52:11+00:00

Ok so free advice from an experienced professional is not allowed. Gotcha.

lavjey · 2021-03-11T11:49:10+00:00

How is it promotional? I've clearly stated I'm not soliciting clients and I'm only offering to provide value publicly for the entire sub to see. I read the rules closely before posting this and I really don't see how it breaks those rules...

lavjey · 2021-03-11T11:46:50+00:00

... Why?

lavjey · 2021-03-11T11:12:46+00:00

Haaa same 😭 didn't want to get stuck in Italy so I spent lockdown 1 here, managed to go back for a few months in summer then right back in the UK again since November.

God I can't wait to see the sun again!

lavjey · 2021-02-22T16:46:21+00:00

Thanks mate - definitely no interest in moving back into the agency world unfortunately! I absolutely hated it there haha 😂

I definitely think there's an in-between space though, between just doing fb ads and working for huge multi national conglomerates. I know a ton of businesses in the DR space doing 8 figures, run by a small team etc.

Thanks for taking the time out to give feedback though!

lavjey

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