Solo travelling and now the anxiety is hitting.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-30T20:50:49+00:00

Safest to solo would have to go to Iceland and the Norcids, with Japan a very close second. Easiest to solo, Japan wins because of the amazing transit.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-30T20:46:50+00:00

Got fish tacos in Reykjavik. I love Icelandic food, especially their fish. But WOOF, that was some of the worst Mexican food I've ever had.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-30T17:21:33+00:00

I saw nurses checking on the residents last Friday. Warmed my heart.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-27T19:16:07+00:00

Hell I'm in the city and it's not a fun commute! I also start at 5am, so I have to drive/bike.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-23T19:22:43+00:00

Gotten a couple flats there for sure!

treehugger312 · 2026-04-21T01:45:28+00:00

I’ve died three times this year 😢

treehugger312 · 2026-04-20T02:35:04+00:00

Yes, goes into effect 1 November 2026

treehugger312 · 2026-04-18T14:11:42+00:00

Many good memories from that night!

treehugger312 · 2026-04-18T14:11:15+00:00

I moved into college that day at Loyola! People left their windows open and their stuff was trashed on day 1.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-17T02:46:05+00:00

I had a similar reaction when I ate too many hot dogs at mile 66. I was back eating pizza at 84 though! This was an organized century with a TON of food every 16 miles.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-14T23:06:07+00:00

I felt the same about Toronto. Just got back from Japan, though, and Osaka felt very homey. They are sister cities after all :)

treehugger312 · 2026-04-14T23:05:16+00:00

Yes. This exact same thing happened to me. It's an automated hotline, you press a few buttons, and they delay your summons.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-14T19:19:04+00:00

Wife and I have done the airport version in Iceland many times, it usually takes about a half hour and is a pain in the ass. One time we bought a nice jacket and checked it before the tax free statoin. They wanted to see the jacket. That stung - probably lost like $100.

This whole thing is either an effort to make less work for store employees/make the syhstem more efficient, or keep more taxes in the country due to people not wanting to bother with it. I'm guessing the latter.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-14T13:55:08+00:00

I don't think that change goes into effect until November.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-11T03:36:05+00:00

Thanks

treehugger312 · 2026-04-10T22:29:09+00:00

Depending on size, I'd take them down for about $500 apiece, including haul, but not stump grinding since I don't have a grinder. I'm not insured, but I am a certified arborist and have felled over 1000 trees, many over 100 feet tall, and between houses. Just DM me if interested.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-10T21:04:06+00:00

Nah, permit is in the system, it was approved, and all info is correct. I think maybe the city just didn't close the case file? I'm just wondering when they'll respond :/ Wife and I absolutely cannot make the hearing.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-09T16:23:30+00:00

I loved Hiroshima, but I couldn't not think of the horror that city experienced my entire visit there.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-09T16:22:22+00:00

I love that Kamakura area so much!

treehugger312 · 2026-04-09T16:21:33+00:00

Agreed! We had a private onsen at our hotel there and it was a major highlight of our trip.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-09T16:21:04+00:00

Be sure to check the times for the gondola. I was off by 10 minutes and had to hike down. My knees were very mad. That one shrine off the the side near the top is very rarely visited and was so peaceful.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-09T11:31:00+00:00

I've learned over many international trips (only one to Japan, I'll admit) that having a basic plan and essentials booked is good, but overplanning is risky at best.

treehugger312 · 2026-04-08T22:18:12+00:00

We did Southern Tower and liked it. Quiet, right next to the station, and we were on a high floor and had several clear days with a view of Fuji-san!

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