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Trying something very different and living in a high rise condo for a few months.

Urban life pros:

* Convenient access to restaurants & entertainment
* Businesses are open longer / later
* Public transportation

Urban life cons:

* Public transportation
* Expensive AF
* Noisy AF
* Beggars

City dwellers, what should I do to maximize my enjoyment of this experience?

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stackatoshi · 109w

Choose a city that's not too noisy, there are no beggars and public transport does not suck. Plenty of options that fulfill all these requirements still.

Get out of your apartment. The city is your new backyard. More nooks and crannies than you’ll ever imagine.

₿☻Ḷↁ · 109w

Seize the opportunity for human connection every elevator ride with a neighbor 🛗 https://i.nostr.build/mE8q.gif

security in a high rise is also nice. when there is rioting in the streets it feels safer being able to look down at the chaos from several stories above

Walk. To the grocery, to the entertainment, to the restaurants. Try all the various cultures best restaurants, don’t get stuck in a few of the first ones you tried because they were good. Socialize. Meet people, neighbors, bar patrons, engage. Sight see. On your walks try and find the beau...

PocketCow · 109w

Walk more. Whether it's down a busy street, or a trail / urban greenery, there's something for everyone.

1. Noise cancelling headphones, for when you're out and about. Takes care of multiple problems like street noises and ignoring anyone you don't want to talk to. 2. Get a bike. You'll be able to get anywhere the public transportation would take you and in many cases in about the same amount of time.

staying at home

Meetups, museums/exhibitions and olympic weightlifting with serious trainers. Most probably you can grill and sear a ribeye better than most restaurants, but choose a condo with rooftop bbq.

Not my name · 109w

First, I’m sorry for your loss. :) Second, as a reformed but former city dweller, I would suggest taking advantage of the freedom to travel without concern for house maintenance etc. Condos are great for that. Plus you are hopefully within proximity of a more major airport which is nice for frequ...

Not my name · 109w

I should add that your point about restaurants, entertainment, etc is not entirely lost on me. The problem that I found after a while though was that the cost of such experiences has really just become ridiculous (and I say that as someone who can afford most anything). It’s either like $2500+ f...

nostraco.in hotbot · 109w

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Avoid all those “pros” and you should be ok. 😂

City living is best once you learn the tricks. Secret routes around traffic, free parking, undiscovered spots that are still underpriced. Master the secrets of the city. Never make eye contact with street people. Don't look or act like a tourist--eyes down, always running late for an important meeti...

Dave the Rave · 109w

Move to Seville

Sjors Provoost · 109w

US cities are pretty bad when it comes to public transit, noise and homelessness. Try it for a few months. Then try Amsterdam (or Utrecht if you're feeling more adventurous). Then for more contrast, try Hong Kong.

Ingwie Phoenix (aka. birb) · 109w

Buy noise canceling headphones. They help, a lot.

MAKE SONGS LONGER · 109w

ugh. jusr left that kind of noise. get Powerbeats earbuts, Loop earplugs, and a homedics sound machine to block out the noise. if the beggars make eye contact too hard, they are pros. if they act like they don't want to make eye contact, throw 'em an act of kindness; they are legit. (mileage for m...

David A. Harding · 109w

Suggestions: - Really experiment with public transit in a new place. In places with good taxi service, you can't get stranded, so it's reasonable to just yolo it and not do any route planning when taking the bus/tram/whatever. You'll often discover cool places and nice routes that way. - Find th...

niftynei() 🇺🇸💸🧡 · 109w

become a regular at a fancy restaurant , a dive bar, and/or a standup comedy club

The Bitcoin Street Journal · 109w

Move to the country asap

Additional urban life cons: *substantially higher nnEMF exposure *likely less convenient to electrically ground your body

Charlie Crown · 109w

Can you do the pros and cons of the opposite? Curious to know your thoughs as I'm leaning more towards not being 100% of the time in urban life. thoughts

Bitcoin-enforces-sound-money-peacefully · 101w

build city stuff in the countryside