Like.. Russian X. It is in Spanish too if I am not mistaken.
i dont know what a russian x is so i don't know
The Travelling Thread/ The Home Town Thread
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Spanish X makes the H sound.
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Depending on the dialect the J will be pronounced differently. I shared with Carmilla one example but with José a few days back. Let me see if i can find one for Jesús.
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Depending on the dialect the J will be pronounced differently. I shared with Carmilla one example but with José a few days back. Let me see if i can find one for Jesús.
I found it already :B
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In Georgian they said it as X every time, as we have both sounds, so it sounding as h is just too unnatural for me xD
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I might be coming to Gainesville, Florida. Not for tourism though. I just want a brief introduction on Gainesville or on Florida itself.
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I am thinking of taking a scholarship in japan. they will give me 143 000 yen a month allowance. is that enough to cover all but living expanses? I'm not good with languages so i don't know if i could learn Japanese fast enough. My biggest problem is grammatics. I got the idea that Japanese people have a lot of respect for hierarchy. I am not good with respecting a boss blindly and always try to ask after the reasons that boss made his dissensions on. Would that be a problem?
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I might be coming to Gainesville, Florida. Not for tourism though. I just want a brief introduction on Gainesville or on Florida itself.
I'm not a hundred on this, but i think Hiroy might be from Florida.
Maybe you could tag him here, and summon him for questioning lol.
I am thinking of taking a scholarship in japan. they will give me 143 000 yen a month allowance. is that enough to cover all but living expanses? I'm not good with languages so i don't know if i could learn Japanese fast enough. My biggest problem is grammatics. I got the idea that Japanese people have a lot of respect for hierarchy. I am not good with respecting a boss blindly and always try to ask after the reasons that boss made his dissensions on. Would that be a problem?
Yeah getting used to a strict hierarchy would be hard for me too. Not that i need to question everything, but since i've grown up with the notion that all decisions should be grounded with the staff, and be formed into a consensus, i'd just find the whole boss knows best thing to be weird.
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I'm not a hundred on this, but i think Hiroy might be from Florida.
Hiroy lives in Miami.
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Florida has wonderful rains XD
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Florida has wonderful rains XD
It has that sort of usual tropical area rains, squalls.
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I love this time of year, where the days gradually get longer and longer and longer.
Up til that glorious point where the sun only sets for a an hour or two.
Night driving in the eternal dusk is so damn relaxing
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Going to Chicago for 1 day and Dubai for 3 days next week :)
Any suggestions for stuff to do in either city?
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Ok just focusing on Chicago now cuz Dubai has too much to do.
Chicagoanssss share what to do in your city please :D
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Dunno. Maybe get a piece of that weird pizza they make there?
Seems interesting enough. Even if it hardly seems like a pizza at all.
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It hit me that I haven't been outside Sweden for six years. I kind of want to go to America.
My 3DS friend code: 2938-9421-8458
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It hit me that I haven't been outside Sweden for six years. I kind of want to go to America.
Treat yourself to our absolute best and visit rural Mississippi in the summer time.
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Eh Missisippi can't be that bad. They probably have pretty hearty food if nothing else.
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Eh Missisippi can't be that bad. They probably have pretty hearty food if nothing else.
If you want to visit a deeply conservative practically third world western region with good food you can just head down to the Balkans and Turkey Wolfwood.
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@Monkey:
If you want to visit a deeply conservative practically third world western region with good food you can just head down to the Balkans and Turkey Wolfwood.
Why not, i've been trying my hand at Libanese food lately, so why not go that extra inch and try Turkish.
No need to go to the Balkans though, i'm on a standing invitation to the BBQs held by my friends Serbian godfather. I should be damn sick of stuffed peppers, vegeta heavy soups and spitroasted pigs by the end of it lol.
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Why not, i've been trying my hand at Libanese food lately, so why not go that extra inch and try Turkish.
Like 50%-75% of…Greek, Bulgarian, Turkish, Cypriot, Armenian, Kurdish, Upper Arabian, Lebanese, and even Israeli food is the same stuff give or take.
Chrissie and me went to a Lebanese restauraunt in Fairfield recently and she said it tasted just like home. Though the names of stuff was different mostly.I mean exactly how different is food across Scandinavia and the Baltics anyway? Probably a similar thing right?
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I second the pizza idea. You haven't lived until you have real deep dish pizza in Chicago. I want to go back just to eat more pizza.
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@Monkey:
Like 50%-75% of…Greek, Bulgarian, Turkish, Cypriot, Armenian, Kurdish, Upper Arabian, Lebanese, and even Israeli food is the same stuff give or take.
Chrissie and me went to a Lebanese restauraunt in Fairfield recently and she said it tasted just like home. Though the names of stuff was different mostly.I mean exactly how different is food across Scandinavia and the Baltics anyway? Probably a similar thing right?
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I've been a lifelong fan of NY style pizza, but damn nothing beats the mouthgasm that is deep dish pizza. It's literally a pizza pie.
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It's literally a pie.
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@Monkey:
Treat yourself to our absolute best and visit rural Mississippi in the summer time.
That sound vaguely sarcastic but thanks, I'll consider it.
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So I'll be going on a long European trip for the last 3 and a half months of the year, so I have questions for those who might've been to these places or lived in these places.
So one stop I'll be making is in Rome, and I have a few places I already plan on going to, such as the Coliseum and the Vatican Museum. Any suggestions for other must see sights, whether a particular sight or just area to see? Is there any kind of food I should make sure to try out while there, or a type of drink I should try? I'm not picky and am willing to try anything, and nothing would sound weird to me (I've eaten fish eyes before and found it tasty for reference). Anybody who's been there, any tips about what kind of mode of transportation to take? I've been told that Italy in general can be bad for pick pocketing and general stealing, so I should be careful at all times.
I'll be in Greece for about two and a half months for an internship. I'll be on Samos Island for that, however I'll be making a stop in Athens a day or two before I arrive there. Any sights I should try to see in Athens, or would I be better off exploring a different place all together? (I know in the news thread some mentioned Athens not being the nicest place). Hoping all this economic stuff won't affect me too much, but that will remain to be seen. For off time, which I'll usually have weekends free, is there any nearby places that people would recommend me visiting?
For Christmas and New Years I'll be in Spain, visiting the Madrid area and Valencia area. Most of the Madrid time I'll be on a tour of surrounding areas, but any suggestions for places in Madrid for the few free days would be appreciated. After that I'm going to Valencia, and the only place I'm set on at the moment is the Aquarium they are famous for. I'll have about 5 days there, so I'm trying to figure out other places of interest.
I am looking into all these areas, but with so much to look at, I was hoping for feedback from anybody that's been to these places
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^ I've only been to Italy (more precisely Milan) for a very short time seven years ago and didn't really get an impression, but the big cities in particular have a pickpocket problem from what I hear. Getting a money belt might be a good idea. I hear the ones that try to sell you flowers are the most typical offenders, and if someone strikes you as suspicious, they probably are. This might help too.
I hear Pompeii is really cool.
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@The:
I'll be in Greece for about two and a half months for an internship. I'll be on Samos Island for that, however I'll be making a stop in Athens a day or two before I arrive there. Any sights I should try to see in Athens, or would I be better off exploring a different place all together? (I know in the news thread some mentioned Athens not being the nicest place). Hoping all this economic stuff won't affect me too much, but that will remain to be seen. For off time, which I'll usually have weekends free, is there any nearby places that people would recommend me visiting?
SUMMOOOOOON, The Monkey King.
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The Lonely Planet guidebooks are really good if you want to try researching a bit.
The website has great ideas too though:
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Hey Guys,
since my best friend and I are going to Tokyo from September 8th until the 28th I was wondering if anybody got some recommendations or general tipps for this awesome city?
Which places do we need to visit/sightseeing? We were looking forward to the Tokyo Game Show, do you think it's manageable or is it going to be to crowded all the time?
Any special restaurants or unique places?If some of you who live in Tokyo want to meet up, this would be amazing. Unfortuanetly we only speak english (just the fundamental stuff because we are from Munich/Germany)
Looking forward hearing from you!
yours
ChrisPS: the One Piece Tower is a MUST and at the top of our To-Do list
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Umm? Tokyo Game Show would be awesome to go to.
And unless you find Oda there (Which is unlikely?) tell him that I wanna kick his ass in Smash Bros. XD
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There's a Travel thread. I hope you and your friend have fun though.
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Hey Guys,
since my best friend and I are going to Tokyo from September 8th until the 28th I was wondering if anybody got some recommendations or general tipps for this awesome city?
Which places do we need to visit/sightseeing? We were looking forward to the Tokyo Game Show, do you think it's manageable or is it going to be to crowded all the time?
Any special restaurants or unique places?If some of you who live in Tokyo want to meet up, this would be amazing. Unfortuanetly we only speak english (just the fundamental stuff because we are from Munich/Germany)
Looking forward hearing from you!
yours
ChrisPS: the One Piece Tower is a MUST and at the top of our To-Do list
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@Monkey:
Like 50%-75% of…Greek, Bulgarian, Turkish, Cypriot, Armenian, Kurdish, Upper Arabian, Lebanese, and even Israeli food is the same stuff give or take.
Chrissie and me went to a Lebanese restauraunt in Fairfield recently and she said it tasted just like home. Though the names of stuff was different mostly.I mean exactly how different is food across Scandinavia and the Baltics anyway? Probably a similar thing right?
Aw man i forgot all about this, i was meaning to reply to it. But yeah it's kinda similar across the board but with notable differences really. Finland get alot more influences from Russia, traditionally not that adventerous with non-native spices. Where as Sweden and Denmark stole a lot of their cooking skills from France and Germany. And imported all kinds of, seemingly very out of place, spices from all over the world. Norway is weirder though. I have no idea who they jacked their food culture from. Cause from who ever it was that they got it from they should get a refund.
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@Best:
since my best friend and I are going to Tokyo from September 8th until the 28th I was wondering if anybody got some recommendations or general tipps for this awesome city?
Keep in mind you will be paying cash at most places and tipping generally isn't done there
The line to buy prepaid subway/rail cards is shortest at Tokyo Central Station (according to the guide I had), make sure you grab a map of the rail lines
Figure out places you want to go and print all the addresses in Japanese on a piece of paper. If you need to take a cab you can just point at the address.At some point you'll probably get on the rail during rush hour, so be prepared to get cozy with a lot of people. If you need to get off or clear the way you can say "orimasu". When exiting the station you'll quickly see how everyone forms a line, nobody cuts, everybody stands to one side, etc.
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So that thing i've heard about non-Japanese people not being allowed in certain restaurants/bath houses.
Is that a legit thing that happens, with the little sign in the window and all, or is it just one of those rumors that pop up sometime?
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@Best:
We were looking forward to the Tokyo Game Show, do you think it's manageable or is it going to be to crowded all the time?
I went to TGS in…2011? 2012?
It's definitely crowded as fuck, but my friend and I only waited on line for like 30 minutes to get in. Obviously you'll be waiting on longer lines if you want to play actual demos.
So manageable, yeah.I'm kind of meh on Tokyo, but take a day trip to Kamakura if you have time.
So that thing i've heard about non-Japanese people not being allowed in certain restaurants/bath houses.
Is that a legit thing that happens, with the little sign in the window and all, or is it just one of those rumors that pop up sometime?
I never saw a restaurant like that out in the countryside, but when I tried to get an apartment in downtown Tokyo to go to grad school, a good 80% of the landlords flat out refused me on the basis of not being Japanese. Even though I had a "guarantor" (a native who vouches you won't pee on the walls and break the windows), demonstrated language ability, and bank statements proving financial security.
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@CCC:
I never saw a restaurant like that out in the countryside, but when I tried to get an apartment in downtown Tokyo to go to grad school, a good 80% of the landlords flat out refused me on the basis of not being Japanese. Even though I had a "guarantor" (a native who vouches you won't pee on the walls and break the windows), demonstrated language ability, and bank statements proving financial security.
So I left.One does wonder what those landlords think a New Yorker is prone to do to their apartments lol
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One does wonder what those landlords think a New Yorker is prone to do to their apartments lol
CCC isn't from NYC Wolf god, we just established.
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Thanks for alle the input guys! appreciate it
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@Monkey:
CCC isn't from NYC Wolf god, we just established.
Gasp! An imposter! But eh, i think it's close enough for most people.
On another topic. Does anyone around here known just about how far English gets you in China?
Like is it just the tourist areas at best, or could you diverge from the beaten path to some degree
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So, I'm trying to help plan this bachelorette party in New Orleans for my friend but I've never been there before. I can think of a bunch of architecture nerd stuff I would do if I were there on my own but I figured I would ask about any fun bars/restaurants/attractions that anyone here might be familiar with. Ideas?
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So, I'm trying to help plan this bachelorette party in New Orleans for my friend but I've never been there before. I can think of a bunch of architecture nerd stuff I would do if I were there on my own but I figured I would ask about any fun bars/restaurants/attractions that anyone here might be familiar with. Ideas?
I actually live in New Orleans. Most people I know like to go to Bourbon Street for bars and such though that's mostly younger people. I admittedly don't know too many other bars since I prefer to stay home and drink. There's a lot of cool stuff and restaurants, including a muffulata place, around the French Quarter. While you're there you guys should definitely try our po-boys out. Denny's is a good restaurant for that one (and no, not the franchise).
When I found out po-boys were practically a Louisiana exclusive I felt really bad for the rest of the world. Regular sandwiches don't hold a candle to them. =P
Any other questions just shoot me a PM. I can obviously ask my friends and family if I don't have one of your answers off the top of my head.
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@Jazzy:
When I found out po-boys were practically a Louisiana exclusive I felt really bad for the rest of the world. Regular sandwiches don't hold a candle to them. =P
Let the great American sandwich war begin.
Po'boys versus Philly cheesesteaks. Reubens versus bahn mi's.
There can only be one greatest sandwich in the land.
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Po boys are awesome, but I really want to try a Muffuletta.
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@Steven:
Po boys are awesome, but I really want to try a Muffuletta.
I'm just gonna assume that this is some kind of amazingly huge cured meat bomb.
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I'm just gonna assume that this is some kind of amazingly huge cured meat bomb.
Essentially, yeah. Even the name sounds like a giant block of meat for some reason. What appeals to me the most (well, aside from the meat), is the olive salad soaking into the bread and stuff. I'm a sucker for stuff like that.
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@Jazzy:
I actually live in New Orleans. Most people I know like to go to Bourbon Street for bars and such though that's mostly younger people. I admittedly don't know too many other bars since I prefer to stay home and drink. There's a lot of cool stuff and restaurants, including a muffulata place, around the French Quarter. While you're there you guys should definitely try our po-boys out. Denny's is a good restaurant for that one (and no, not the franchise).
When I found out po-boys were practically a Louisiana exclusive I felt really bad for the rest of the world. Regular sandwiches don't hold a candle to them. =P
Any other questions just shoot me a PM. I can obviously ask my friends and family if I don't have one of your answers off the top of my head.
Thanks for the suggestions! I never realized po-boys were just a Louisiana thing, so I guess any sandwiches by that name that I've had up to this point were probably not very authentic. My friends and I are really into good food and we will be staying a few blocks from the French Quarter so I will definitely look into it.
Both of my parents actually went to Tulane so I feel stupid for not asking them but I imagine things were a bit different 30 years ago. My father has brought up the muffalettas a lot though.
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So, I'm trying to help plan this bachelorette party in New Orleans for my friend but I've never been there before. I can think of a bunch of architecture nerd stuff I would do if I were there on my own but I figured I would ask about any fun bars/restaurants/attractions that anyone here might be familiar with. Ideas?
Cafe Du Monde for beignets and coffee in the morning
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Thanks for the suggestions! I never realized po-boys were just a Louisiana thing, so I guess any sandwiches by that name that I've had up to this point were probably not very authentic. My friends and I are really into good food and we will be staying a few blocks from the French Quarter so I will definitely look into it.
Both of my parents actually went to Tulane so I feel stupid for not asking them but I imagine things were a bit different 30 years ago. My father has brought up the muffalettas a lot though.
Oh yeah, things have definitely changed a lot since then. Katrina completely changed the landscape of certain areas and tons of businesses have shut down and opened up in their place. But dang, Tulane? Your parents are really impressive, that school is arguably the best one in Louisiana. Are they in the medical field by any chance?
Louisiana food outside of Louisiana doesn't hold a candle to the real deal. ESPECIALLY the seafood. All of our stuff is made with fresh ingredients from the Gulf of Mexico. It doesn't get better than here. >_>
Heads up, muffulettas are really huge. You could spend ages in Louisiana just sampling all of the stuff you could try here; jambalaya, gumbo, po-boys, fried alligator, barbequed whole pigs, beignets, king cake, etc. etc. We have a lot of stuff down here. =P
Edit: We also have weird shit you can eat if you're into that such as frog legs, crickets (by the bag), chitlin, dried squid, squirrel pie, etc. =P
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Warning on Jambalaya for those who aren't New Orleans natives, the shit is delicious as hell, but try and make sure (unless it's the kind of thing you like or don't mind) that they tone down the spicy factor.
I've had Orleans style King Cake too which is pretty fun, though I didn't get the trinket inside :(
(I did get the coin in the Cypriot equivalent on New Years 2013 though!)
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