I haven’t been back. I never want to set foot in that godforsaken country ever again. And even if I wanted to, I have no intention of surrendering my electronic devices, disclosing my online activities or being frisked by the GestapoDHS.
My family comes here to visit - which they’re glad to do anyway because the place in live in is much nicer and much more peaceful than their depressing corner or American suburbia.
The oligarchs suck, but the country really is beautiful. Glacier National Park, Yosemite, Yellowstone, etc.
I could never give up access to that beauty. BANF is nice I guess, but being able to just fuck off in the wilderness year-round (go south in winter, go north in summer) is something I haven’t found in any other country on 4 Continents.
I also would never unlock my phone when ordered. If they ever asked, they’d just steal it (unlocked and off) and I’d buy a replacement. Only $100 lost. Not a big deal.
How do you visit family? You have to get a visa every time?
I haven’t been back. I never want to set foot in that godforsaken country ever again. And even if I wanted to, I have no intention of surrendering my electronic devices, disclosing my online activities or being frisked by the
GestapoDHS.My family comes here to visit - which they’re glad to do anyway because the place in live in is much nicer and much more peaceful than their depressing corner or American suburbia.
The oligarchs suck, but the country really is beautiful. Glacier National Park, Yosemite, Yellowstone, etc.
I could never give up access to that beauty. BANF is nice I guess, but being able to just fuck off in the wilderness year-round (go south in winter, go north in summer) is something I haven’t found in any other country on 4 Continents.
I also would never unlock my phone when ordered. If they ever asked, they’d just steal it (unlocked and off) and I’d buy a replacement. Only $100 lost. Not a big deal.
You have nice family. When I moved abroad, my dad screamed at me saying “nobody will ever come visit you”