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I flew cattle class to Oz via Dubai on Emirates. The service was friendly and attentive. This could have had something to do with my grandson (then just over one year old) wowing the cabin crew.
They were waving at him as they went through immigration in Australia.
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Originally posted by GJABS View Post
True, you're more classy than that.
In that you'll use more classy swear words perhaps.
I went to Dubai in 2014. It's all "bling" and no substance isn't it. A rich tax-evader's/criminal's playground. I like the airport and the Emirates A380s though (cattle class), so would consider doing far-east trips via Dubai for that experience.
Just as covid was kicking off, we were going to try out Qatar (there was an excellent deal flying out of Oslo) via Doha. I am still hoping to test that to see what that's like.
The A380 is massively falling out of favour with airlines now. I've only flown it on one trip in 2013 and it was so strange sitting on the top deck and thinking "this thing is not going fast enough to take off". It did, obviously!
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Originally posted by Gould The Swimmer View PostI don't think there's anywhere quite as miserable anywhere in the whole world as this country in January and February.
Last 3 years we've been in sunnier climes for those months, obviously hasn't happened this year.
There are many places in Latin America and the Carribbean that I have thought about making my home but I think realistically I'd plump for somewhere in Southern Europe - but not a Brits abroad type location. Maybe in a part of Andalucia that's not the Costa Del Sol or even the Canaries if there's somewhere not too oikish. Lovely climate there - would suit me down to the ground.
Not interested in NZ or Australia. Never been and never really wanted to. I guess I like a bit of olé in my travels.
There is a reason everyone likes England and it not the food.
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Originally posted by Gould The Swimmer View Post
Exactly this, the endless rain and dark clouds that seem to be no further than 100 feet overhead.
Wet weather is my kryptonite; I absolutely hate it.
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostI have been to Dubai, that's how I know I don't like it.
That wasn't me though. I can imagine a friend of mine who used to live and work there saying that but she wouldn't be so daft as to get caught for it.
In that you'll use more classy swear words perhaps.
I went to Dubai in 2014. It's all "bling" and no substance isn't it. A rich tax-evader's/criminal's playground. I like the airport and the Emirates A380s though (cattle class), so would consider doing far-east trips via Dubai for that experience.
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Originally posted by Gould The Swimmer View PostWhat about the lingo?
Major companies, English is the main language. Shopping online is in EN&BG. Taxes etc normally in Bulgarian and English, driving test in Bulgarian and English. Bank account in English, English speaking staff.
My neighbour's son in BG went to Ireland and started up a garage business. He pops back occasionally and obviously speaks good English. Village shop run by young chap who speaks English.
In neighbouring Romania, nearly everyone speaks English and it has great shopping and nightlife.
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Originally posted by Paddy View PostI have a villa and vineyard in Bulgaria and a limited company for EU IT work. It's worth a visit and consideration.
Long hot summers going into September but unlike Spain it had lots of water and greenery
Short sharp winter
In easy reach of Turkey and Greece for summer holidays.
Cost of housing very cheap, (my council tax is £40 per year)
Cost of living cheap, no standing charge for water and power
Automatic work permit for Brits working in IT
Fast Internet
Limited company start-up cheap
10% flat rate tax
Car insurance very cheap
Many International companies have offices in Sofia.
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Originally posted by Scoobos View PostCanadian winters are a LOT better than UK ones mate. -20 is a lot more tolerable than the hovering around 0 we get, its wet and damp , which is nasty. Cold and dry , with clear skies, is pretty lovely.
Wet weather is my kryptonite; I absolutely hate it.
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostI definitely couldn't go to Dubai. Horrible place. That and I'm too pale and feeble to cope with 50 degree heat and 90% humidity in summer.
These days it should be named Chavarabia.
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Originally posted by Gould The Swimmer View PostI don't think there's anywhere quite as miserable anywhere in the whole world as this country in January and February.
Last 3 years we've been in sunnier climes for those months, obviously hasn't happened this year.
There are many places in Latin America and the Carribbean that I have thought about making my home but I think realistically I'd plump for somewhere in Southern Europe - but not a Brits abroad type location. Maybe in a part of Andalucia that's not the Costa Del Sol or even the Canaries if there's somewhere not too oikish. Lovely climate there - would suit me down to the ground.
Not interested in NZ or Australia. Never been and never really wanted to. I guess I like a bit of olé in my travels.
Long hot summers going into September but unlike Spain it had lots of water and greenery
Short sharp winter
In easy reach of Turkey and Greece for summer holidays.
Cost of housing very cheap, (my council tax is £40 per year)
Cost of living cheap, no standing charge for water and power
Automatic work permit for Brits working in IT
Fast Internet
Limited company start-up cheap
10% flat rate tax
Car insurance very cheap
Many International companies have offices in Sofia.
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Originally posted by GJABS View PostJust a coincidence I'm sure, but my image of you somewhat matches the poor lady in this news story here. Got given a £600 fine there for swearing at her flatmate over WhatsApp. Are you sure you haven't been there?
British woman who faced two years in jail in Dubai over 'f*** you' WhatsApp message allowed to leave | Daily Mail Online
That wasn't me though. I can imagine a friend of mine who used to live and work there saying that but she wouldn't be so daft as to get caught for it.
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostI definitely couldn't go to Dubai. Horrible place.
British woman who faced two years in jail in Dubai over 'f*** you' WhatsApp message allowed to leave | Daily Mail Online
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Canadian winters are a LOT better than UK ones mate. -20 is a lot more tolerable than the hovering around 0 we get, its wet and damp , which is nasty. Cold and dry , with clear skies, is pretty lovely.
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