Dec 31, 2017, 6:09 am
Last edit by: jc94
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition, 2016 edition and 2017 edition
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The Forum Lounge Thread (2018)
May 17, 2018, 4:23 pm
#1321
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I like the Muppet's version.
https://youtu.be/tgbNymZ7vqY
https://youtu.be/tgbNymZ7vqY
The Muppet version does a great job emulating the original ... it's funny watching the two versions play side by side at the same time
May 17, 2018, 4:30 pm
#1322
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Ugh, do we have too many East coasters in Vancouver now? I'd rather have the empty homes problem...
May 17, 2018, 8:20 pm
#1323
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Norway is worse ... Like C$22 for a burger, at Burger King. And that was a few years ago. The hotel (low to mid range) one was closer to $50. Yet Finland only a few km over the border is quite reasonable.
Hey @Jumper Jack you given up on the blog?! I’m still waiting on Day 1!
Hey @Jumper Jack you given up on the blog?! I’m still waiting on Day 1!
May 17, 2018, 9:00 pm
#1324
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Halifax
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MEX is weird. $110MXN (around $7.75cad) for a 45 minute Uber. $65MXN ($4.50 cad) for a light 4 course lunch, sitting down.
And yet a block away, $200USD hotels and $100usd meals.
$100,000usd Range Rovers pausing as they pull out of the $300usd hotel for the city worker sweeping the sidewalk with a habd made whisk broom.
And yet a block away, $200USD hotels and $100usd meals.
$100,000usd Range Rovers pausing as they pull out of the $300usd hotel for the city worker sweeping the sidewalk with a habd made whisk broom.
May 17, 2018, 9:19 pm
#1325
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MEX is weird. $110MXN (around $7.75cad) for a 45 minute Uber. $65MXN ($4.50 cad) for a light 4 course lunch, sitting down.
And yet a block away, $200USD hotels and $100usd meals.
$100,000usd Range Rovers pausing as they pull out of the $300usd hotel for the city worker sweeping the sidewalk with a habd made whisk broom.
And yet a block away, $200USD hotels and $100usd meals.
$100,000usd Range Rovers pausing as they pull out of the $300usd hotel for the city worker sweeping the sidewalk with a habd made whisk broom.
May 17, 2018, 9:37 pm
#1326
Join Date: Jan 2016
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MEX is weird. $110MXN (around $7.75cad) for a 45 minute Uber. $65MXN ($4.50 cad) for a light 4 course lunch, sitting down.
And yet a block away, $200USD hotels and $100usd meals.
$100,000usd Range Rovers pausing as they pull out of the $300usd hotel for the city worker sweeping the sidewalk with a habd made whisk broom.
And yet a block away, $200USD hotels and $100usd meals.
$100,000usd Range Rovers pausing as they pull out of the $300usd hotel for the city worker sweeping the sidewalk with a habd made whisk broom.
Like MEX, two separate worlds colliding.
May 17, 2018, 10:09 pm
#1327
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Norway is worse ... Like C$22 for a burger, at Burger King. And that was a few years ago. The hotel (low to mid range) one was closer to $50. Yet Finland only a few km over the border is quite reasonable.
Hey @Jumper Jack you given up on the blog?! I’m still waiting on Day 1!
Hey @Jumper Jack you given up on the blog?! I’m still waiting on Day 1!
May 18, 2018, 12:15 am
#1328
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.That said, nobody holds a candle to Switzerland when it comes to expensive food. And since the CHF isn't pegged to the euro anymore, it just doesn't feel like real money!
May 18, 2018, 12:41 am
#1329
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I found Sweden to be more expensive, both in transit costs and food. Having spent a bit too much time in Norway, I can say there are ways to make it on the cheap. For example, you can get a decent sized pizza for ~$15 if you have a student ID. You can get a pretty decent + filling burrito from a nice place by the central station for around the same price. Is it as cheap as elsewhere in western Europe? Definitely not -- but on the bright side, everyone starves themselves, so the people are attractive .
That said, nobody holds a candle to Switzerland when it comes to expensive food. And since the CHF isn't pegged to the euro anymore, it just doesn't feel like real money!
.That said, nobody holds a candle to Switzerland when it comes to expensive food. And since the CHF isn't pegged to the euro anymore, it just doesn't feel like real money!
And yes, ZRH is another kick in the groin. My friend wanted to go shopping on Bahnofstraße and I laughed at her (already expensive, on top of already expensive).
May 18, 2018, 1:32 am
#1330
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Norway is worse ... Like C$22 for a burger, at Burger King. And that was a few years ago. The hotel (low to mid range) one was closer to $50. Yet Finland only a few km over the border is quite reasonable.
Hey @Jumper Jack you given up on the blog?! I’m still waiting on Day 1!
Hey @Jumper Jack you given up on the blog?! I’m still waiting on Day 1!
Fear not! Day 1,2,3 will be up within 48-72 hours, and followed by 1-2 posts per day.
But man oh man... this was much harder than expected. With three weeks in China thats mostly just visiting family, I hope I will be able to catch up.
May 18, 2018, 6:29 am
#1331
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May 18, 2018, 7:02 am
#1332
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Who knows, we drove 9h North from Tromso ... North being relative with all the Fjords to avoid, the border was basically a hut with two blokes who weren't interested in coming out. I didn't even notice the return into Norway.
I already have a couple written and ready to go. The problem is I run into some video uploading issue. The plan is to resolve it tomorrow in Shanghai.
Fear not! Day 1,2,3 will be up within 48-72 hours, and followed by 1-2 posts per day.
But man oh man... this was much harder than expected. With three weeks in China thats mostly just visiting family, I hope I will be able to catch up.
Fear not! Day 1,2,3 will be up within 48-72 hours, and followed by 1-2 posts per day.
But man oh man... this was much harder than expected. With three weeks in China thats mostly just visiting family, I hope I will be able to catch up.
Iceland is expensive. Norway was about twice the price. Though both were 5-6 years ago. I remember stopping at Norway airport and decided to go hungry rather than pay $10 or something for a muffin. Still I thought the people in Norway all got paid relative to the cost so didn't find it that bad... So I was told.
May 18, 2018, 8:39 am
#1333
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Oh yeah the Bahnof.... my wife said looks nice, lets go shopping. We walked the street and did not buy anything which says something.
May 18, 2018, 8:44 am
#1334
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Yes, India is just like that. Stayed in a 5 star hotel, three dishes from room service was $100 with no drinks. Went to nice/famous/expensive bar at the beach, $700 for $30 people for food and drinks and thats with several people getting .... faced. Went to a restaurant off the beaten track and $100 for 10 people. Uber was $10 for a 45 min ride.
May 18, 2018, 5:04 pm
#1335
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 2,494
MEX is weird. $110MXN (around $7.75cad) for a 45 minute Uber. $65MXN ($4.50 cad) for a light 4 course lunch, sitting down.
And yet a block away, $200USD hotels and $100usd meals.
$100,000usd Range Rovers pausing as they pull out of the $300usd hotel for the city worker sweeping the sidewalk with a habd made whisk broom.
And yet a block away, $200USD hotels and $100usd meals.
$100,000usd Range Rovers pausing as they pull out of the $300usd hotel for the city worker sweeping the sidewalk with a habd made whisk broom.
$40+ burgers, and about 25 meteres away in a hawker centre full meals for $4