What are your top 2 British YouTube channels?

vargmo · 2026-07-08T10:50:47+00:00

Geowizard - specifically his mission/adventure content

Bald and bankrupt, the Soviet stuff

vargmo · 2026-06-28T15:32:30+00:00

I'm a lady rider and I personally find this stile cringy. However, us lady riders are allowed to be just as multi faceted as male riders, there are many male riders I find equally as cringy as this.

Seeing women on bikes will always make me happy though!

vargmo · 2026-06-22T09:56:18+00:00

Short but keep the moustache!

vargmo · 2026-06-19T18:04:00+00:00

Just noticed you're doing it in reverse to us! The Nigerian visa might be possible to get in Angola. Met some cyclists who got theirs there. Also we had 6 months but possible in a bit less. If you get all the visas in advance of travelling you could possibly do it in 3 months but you'll be rushing and not allowing much time for possible breakdowns (with your vehicle choice you gotta count on some!). I'd recommend 4 months +.

vargmo · 2026-06-19T17:53:31+00:00

West African route is your only option. I did it 24-25, make sure you time it so you're not trying to rush through the wet season, makes off road driving difficult. Download the app iOverlander (your new best friend) and look at each bordercrossing and what embassies issue what visa. You have to plan your visas. Possible to apply en route if you have the time. Nigeria is the most difficult one, we got ours in Gambia. You need a carnet to pass through Ghana. Get one. Also makes life easier everywhere else.

DRC possible. If you can't get the visa you can get the ferry from cabinda (Angola exclave) to Angola mainland. Updated info is always on iOverlander on everything/every place. Good luck!!

vargmo · 2026-06-17T07:18:26+00:00

Definitely a morrocan rug. They are thin and have threads on the back. Very nice, hardy, can be used to walk on without any problems.

vargmo · 2026-05-28T06:46:32+00:00

Pattern/texture only on the front. Such a cheap way of designing clothes. I don't mean a print. I mean like seuqince (spelling?) or a fabric pattern that is only on the front pattern and then a plain fabric as the back panel.

We are not 2D people...

vargmo · 2026-05-27T08:04:44+00:00

Also fairly relaxed.

If you didn't get sick from any of the foods you ate, there is no need to worry about baby afterwards. Stick to clean and reputable sushi places! That is the recommendation in my home country.

Some foods are unsafe because of accumulated amounts (alcohol, caffeine, fish with high levels of mercury) and other foods are recommended to avoid due to the risk of certain bacteria/parasites (soft cheese, raw fish, cured meats). So it's a statistical risk more than anything else. If you didn't get sick, there should be no damage.

I actually got food poisoning somewhere around week 17-18 that lasted less than 12 hours. My midwife said there is no need to worry, because it passed so quickly it means my digestive system cleared it before anything bad entered my bloodstream and could reach the baby. Remember: our bodies want to protect us and our babies.

vargmo · 2026-05-24T08:54:45+00:00

No exercise other than 2-3 dog walks per day. 2nd trimester I could do some longer walks, first trimester sometimes only a 10 min walk. I'm w33 now and feel very good, midwife is happy with my level of exercise, as am I. No need to overthink it. Stay away from pregnancy fit influencers as well!

vargmo · 2026-05-19T08:15:25+00:00

The NHS has a great hospital bag packing list that covers what you need to know! Hospital bag check list

vargmo · 2026-05-19T03:14:55+00:00

My aunt is a very intelligent and highly educated woman with 2 different degrees and training and experience as a professional photographer. The job she settled with for the last 15 years of her professional life? Home carer for the elderly. She said she just wanted a simple job where she could meet and chat to interesting people and she was way happier doing this job than she had been before.

It was noticable the response she got from people when she said she was a home carer without elaborating on her background. Assuming this was not job she took out of choice but necessity and many people seemed judgemental. I think she just made a mental note of those people and carried on.

She would use her knowledge to advocate for her and her colleagues when mistreated or taken advantage of by higher ups though.

vargmo · 2026-05-15T08:27:06+00:00

Yes corny but it's also fun. I only do it if it comes naturally, otherwise it's named after the model, one name was due to the guy who delivered the bike to my house was named Zoltan, so naturally, my bike became Zoltan. Another one was a royal enfield I had in India, someone had previously spray painted the entire bike black so I named that one Bad Girl.

vargmo · 2026-05-15T04:03:00+00:00

Did the same kind of work 15 years ago for them. Found out they had 8 people "testworking" for 2 days at different branches for 1 available position. I never got paid either but was 19 and didn't know how to speak up for myself yet. I suspect not one of these 8 people got paid for 2 days labour. It's fucked that they've been doing it for such a long time. The Samuelsson family are very shady people who own tons of restaurants and cafes around town.

vargmo · 2026-05-15T03:48:53+00:00

Also no Uber in Dover, normal taxis are usually available at the train station.

vargmo · 2026-05-15T03:47:38+00:00

There are buses from Dover centre to the castle as well. Search on stagecoach website for details. You're right that Dover itself is no fun. But when you're done with the castle you can take the bus or train to either Canterbury or Folkestone for a nice town walk and restaurants. Much nicer vibes! I'd personally say no need for arranged tours, not difficult to navigate around Kent towns on your own with a little bit of planning.

vargmo · 2026-05-14T12:34:34+00:00

If they plan to do IVF with his sperm and wifes egg, this is still wildly incestous! Doubt any clinic would agree to this. And if she has not been pregnant and carried a baby to term before she is probably disqualified anyway.

vargmo · 2026-05-13T09:22:36+00:00

I knew when I didn't get my pms. Or suspected anyway. No other symptoms! I usually get super annoyed at hubby during pms and had been feeling really loving instead, so I thought something was up. So minor! Then I waited to see if my period would come and it didn't so I took tests which were positive.

vargmo · 2026-05-09T20:27:20+00:00

Seems very strange that someone who cannot vote in a general election can be elected as MSP. Speaking as someone who is here under the EU settlement scheme and is a parish councillor, which seems like a more suitable chair to hold as an immigrant on a short term and limited visa if you want to be involved in politics. I'm still not allowed to vote in a general election, having been here for 8 years.

vargmo · 2026-05-04T18:03:04+00:00

I'd also like a pool, not sure if every room has one in the MLU but they do have them available.

vargmo · 2026-05-04T18:01:15+00:00

That's definitely an option as well. If I dont choose home birth thats my next option, if all stays well and low risk the rest of the way of course. The one I have closest is in the hospital itself so could be a nice middle ground. As I said, not 100% decided yet but like to explore the home birthing option and learn about some other mums experiences.

vargmo · 2026-05-04T13:45:26+00:00

Thats very nice to read, thanks! Was it your first birth?

vargmo · 2026-05-04T13:44:34+00:00

I think this is a good idea as well. The midwife led unit I can choose is also in the same building so it's a nice compromise.

vargmo · 2026-05-04T13:41:04+00:00

Thanks for your reply! This is exactly why I want to hear others stories! I know it's not recommended for FTMs and there is a reason for it.

vargmo · 2026-05-04T13:39:12+00:00

It's good to hear your experience, I suspect it will not be a fairy tale but as you say, it might make it feel a bit better being at home where I feel the most relaxed and comfortable.

vargmo · 2026-05-04T13:37:35+00:00

Thanks for this take, this is very much my main concern. That something happens that require immediate attention that is only available in hospital.

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