Something common in another country

[Doublevie55]

High speed trains and cheap flights like in Asia. The flight prices are super costly.

 

[LeDodo]

High speed trains and cheap flights like in Asia. The flight prices are super costly.

Yes cheap flights in Asia. Or the low cost companies like in Europe!

 

[Johnny test]

It's been said but yeah trains that go faster than cars.
Roads without big holes
More or less reliable electrical infrastructures
More than 3 1/2 lines of subway
Waiters in French café can be very nice depending on where you go

That being said, life is better here for many reasons.

 

[Fradi]

Cheap flights like in Europe.
A flight from Rome to Budapest costs $49 CDN.

A flight from Montreal to West Palm Beach $600.

Cheap transportation.
All transportation for seniors over 65 in Budapest is free and a monthly pass for ordinary citizens all buses trams metro is $32CDn within city limits.

Pastry and coffee shop on every corner just about.

 

[Fradi]

That being said, life is better here for many reasons.

Not anymore it isn’t.
If I didn’t have my children and grandchildren here I would move next week to either Budapest or Vienna and be in Central Europe.
Life is much more fun, you can see several countries within hours, Europe is alive with food, music, things to see and do everyday there are music festivals, food festivals, concerts. The architecture is amazing each country has its own style and culture. You can travel everywhere with an EU member passport.

 

[LeDodo]

In Hong Kong, due to the small size of the city, phone network coverage is quite impressive. Even like in the subway except when you are in huge station with literally thousands of people and it get congested.

I found that here my phone network is so crappy when I'm in the subway

 

[LeDodo]

In Japan, train and subway punctuality is paramount. Even if you use Google maps it can indicate accurately the next train. And if there are any delays

 

[11:11]

I am truly grateful I get to be living in Canada right now but I also deeply miss Trader Joe's (specifically the candied oranges, grab'n go food selection, peanut butter pretzels, spicy candied pecans, and 80% dark chocolate bars)

 

[11:11]

I am truly grateful I get to be living in Canada right now but I also deeply miss Trader Joe's (specifically the candied oranges, grab'n go food selection, peanut butter pretzels, spicy candied pecans, and 80% dark chocolate bars)

I used to live in walking distance to TJ’s.

 

[Like_It_Hot]

Not anymore it isn’t.
If I didn’t have my children and grandchildren here I would move next week to either Budapest or Vienna and be in Central Europe.
Life is much more fun, you can see several countries within hours, Europe is alive with food, music, things to see and do everyday there are music festivals, food festivals, concerts. The architecture is amazing each country has its own style and culture. You can travel everywhere with an EU member passport.

You got a good point. But you just have to go for 6 months, do it all, than enjoy life here.
Did you notice unusual floadding in France and Central Europe tis week?
Grass seems always greener on the other side.

 

[LeDodo]

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Let me make your day and tell you you can find similar at:
- Chocolat favoris
- Bulk barn
- in supermarket like Maxi or Metro you can try to find the brands like Flipz or Reddi Snack

If you are interested, metro has sometimes coffee bean covered chocolate too

 

[11:11]

Let me make your day and tell you you can find similar at:
- Chocolat favoris
- Bulk barn
- in supermarket like Maxi or Metro you can try to find the brands like Flipz or Reddi Snack

If you are interested, metro has sometimes coffee bean covered chocolate too

Trader Joe’s still my favorite

 

[Biggie Smalls]

Better quality food.. the fantastic museums I visited in europe.. very affordable spa and massages in sweden.. the beaches and palm trees of the caribbeans

As an American that LOVES the food of MTL, I will trade places with you in a moment

 

[LC18]

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I feel like I’ve had some not too long ago, they were vegan tho

 

[11:11]

I am truly grateful I get to be living in Canada right now but I also deeply miss Trader Joe's (specifically the candied oranges, grab'n go food selection, peanut butter pretzels, spicy candied pecans, and 80% dark chocolate bars)

I try to visit TJs in Burlington every few months to stock up on my goodies

 

[ChloeCoeur]

I try to visit TJs in Burlington every few months to stock up on my goodies

what are your favs there? can I make an order lol

 

[kstanb]

industry related:
1) FKK clubs
2) "pickup" bar/ hotels
3) window shopping "Amsterdam style" red light district; actually any kind of red light district is better than nothing

food related:
1) good all you can eat Indian and Chinese buffet (common in TO, but not available AFAIK in MTL)
2) Japanese food that is not sushi, ramen or izakaya
3) good Argentinian steakhouse

 

[11:11]

what are your favs there? can I make an order lol

The list is long but to name a few
PB pretzels
Chocolate almonds
Peanut butter cups
Sweet jalapenos
Tumeric carrot juice
Chinese chicken salad
Ghost pepper chips
Cheese & wines
Burritos
Frozen meals
Yes yes yes

 

[Johnny test]

You got a good point. But you just have to go for 6 months, do it all, than enjoy life here.
Did you notice unusual floadding in France and Central Europe tis week?
Grass seems always greener on the other side.

You're right, grass alaways seems greener and it's usually not but it's a different grass
I was born and lived the 1st 40 years of my life in Europe and about 15ish in Montreal.
I know what i miss from France and what i appreciate in Canada, and, for the time being life is better here.
Will i change my mind when i retire? maybe, probably, i don't know; maybe i'll move somewhere else to find another type a grass.