I remember how excited and happy you were when we first saw you. It instantly recharged my social battery :D
Priyan cant stop talking about how much she enjoyed your company and I am a little jealous now haha
guitar amps and speakers from Marshall that are available in every room
Now that is some next level hotel room experience. wow!
I always wanted to takes pictures of the cyberpunk streets, but never did for the same reasons. It still is a major culture shock to me, though.
I am the one who took selfie with her, not you :P
Ahaha, we shall take many more selfies next year also!
For sure...
Aww yay! Hivefest has been such a source of joy for me each time I have attended, it is impossible not to get excited and smile ear to ear each time. But meeting you two awesome people instantly took my insecurities, nervousness away! So thank you again for your welcoming, positive vibes!
Hehe, yea. I was pleasantly surprised myself. I thought only the more expensive rooms would have those.
It is such an interesting and unique part of the city and the Amsterdam culture. Even though I did recently learn that the government is trying to change it and move it away from the city center. And while I understand why they would want to do that, it would also change something that's quite unique about the city and I dunno how I feel about it. I am glad I got to see it as it has been for years.
I can imagine how special each fest is...especially after being to one myself, I can personally appreciate all the excitement.
On the contrary, you made us feel very comfortable. Thank you. I thought I was out of line for being so excited, but seeing you made me feel at home.
I am the same about many such things. On one hand, yes I understand why they want to do that. On the other hand, it is going to affect the income of the workers and who knows how that ends up for them and what they have to go through when income is low. Then again, the center is bustling with all sorts of business because people do come around here to see the street and spend their money on other things as well. Another thing I am not how to feel about are the coffeeshops. There is a discussion going on to stop letting tourists (at some level) from availing the coffeeshops's services. Which is like...a majority of the tourists come here for the coffeeshops, no?
Yea, nope! No lines for excitement and being yourselves! No limits! I think that is the best way to go about most things in life anyway :)
Agreed, it would almost be like shooting themselves in a foot. Many businesses would suffer with the change, maybe even go under. Unless they make an extensive plan how to assure no one walks away completely bankrupt or in financial ruin. I bet those other businesses do not like the idea either. It could cause a massive ripple effect.
Ahaha, the coffeeshop situation slightly reminds me of tourist situation in Japan. They don't even let foreign tourists in (due to pandemic) if they don't book tours with travel agencies while all their businesses are waiting and waiting for tourists to come. As a result their economy is taking a big hit. And they did it themselves.
It must be some silly politics? Image problems? Yea, once again one can wonder if they realize what effects their own plans would have later on xD
Japan is on the top of my bucketlist. I am obsessed with Japan. My bestfriend moved their almost a decade ago and I am yet to go there after years of invitations. But I have never heard of the foreign tourists thing. Must be done by now, since the pandemic is gone? Of course, the damage is done. But I still think Japan has soooo much to offer. I'm always kinda jealous of anyone whos been to Japan. Can't wait till I go there myself :P
Woah, and like the same day I think? I got another update on Japan. They finally will allow tourists from all around the world now. Finally! Starting October. Hopefully they will stop with all the useless restrictions permanently.
Yea, same here! Also South Korea! :)
That's a apleasant update :) I was very surprised by the restrictions on foreigners and it also never occurred to me since my bestfriend always uploaded stories from restaurants and bars in Japan. But then again, maybe he is already considered a local?