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Can someone TLDR this for those of who live in the UK where such BBC content is blocked?
...Why is the BBC blocked in the UK, of all places?
Can someone TLDR this for those of who live in the UK where such BBC content is blocked?
Earlier quoted context omitted.
...Why is the BBC blocked in the UK, of all places?
"tv licence fee doesnt cover it" like what the actual fuck...?
My wife is from Colombia and I love it there. We definitely plan on living part of the year there and part of the year in the US when we retire. I will mention outside of the Mountainous cities, it is very warm and humid. The cities at say 1828m (6,000ft) and above are absolutely perfect climates year round. Bonus: You can get in shape very, very quickly in the mountains.
Is altitude a problem? Like, do you find yourself out of breath very easily?
Honestly the biggest annoyance about living at altitude is baking recipes require adjustment pretty much all the time, you can't just use a bread recipe designed for sea level and expect it to work right.
My wife is from Colombia and I love it there. We definitely plan on living part of the year there and part of the year in the US when we retire. I will mention outside of the Mountainous cities, it is very warm and humid. The cities at say 1828m (6,000ft) and above are absolutely perfect climates year round. Bonus: You can get in shape very, very quickly in the mountains.
Is altitude a problem? Like, do you find yourself out of breath very easily?
We eventually settled in, but 8000 ft up is for real.
This is an interesting list but I would caution that it appears to be written for a European audience. For Americans, I don't think it takes into account current political climates, and general safety of westerners. Oman and the Philippines are beautiful places to go, truly wonderful, but they can also be very dangerous for Americans.
From the UK government on Oman [1]
>Attacks in Oman are likely. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
>Terrorists continue to issue statements threatening to carry out attacks in the Gulf region. These include references to attacks on western interests, including residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests as well as crowded places, including restaurants, hotels, beaches, shopping centres and mosques. You should maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public places.
From the US government on Oman [2]
>Potential for Terrorist Activity: To date, there have been no terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens in Oman. Regionally, terrorists continue to target U.S. interests in the Middle East and North Africa. Please review the Worldwide Caution before traveling.
>Safety Precautions:
>Avoid public demonstrations and large gatherings.
>Monitor local media broadcasts and consular messages.
>Vary travel routes and times when possible.
>Report security concerns to Omani police and the U.S. Embassy.
From the UK government on the Philippines [3]
>There is a high threat from terrorism throughout the country. Terrorist groups continue to plan attacks and have the capacity and the intent to carry out attacks at anytime and anywhere in the country. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners like airports, shopping malls, public transport and places of worship.
From the US government on the Philippines [4]
>U.S. citizens contemplating travel to the Philippines should carefully consider the risks to their safety and security while there, including the risk of terrorism. Separatist and terrorist groups continue to carry out attacks and kidnappings in the areas of the Sulu Archipelago, the southern Sulu Sea, and the region of Mindanao. Kidnap-for-ransom gangs have targeted foreigners in the Philippines, including Philippine-Americans. For further information, see the Travel Warning for the Philippines.
[1] - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/oman/terrorism
[2] - https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/oman.h...
[3] - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/philippines/terrori...
[4] - https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/philip...
This is an interesting list but I would caution that it appears to be written for a European audience. For Americans, I don't think it takes into account current political climates, and general safety of westerners. Oman and the Philippines are beautiful places to go, truly wonderful, but they can also be very dangerous for Americans.
My wife is from Colombia and I love it there. We definitely plan on living part of the year there and part of the year in the US when we retire. I will mention outside of the Mountainous cities, it is very warm and humid. The cities at say 1828m (6,000ft) and above are absolutely perfect climates year round. Bonus: You can get in shape very, very quickly in the mountains.