Recent comments in /f/baltimore

shineslike t1_j4yghao wrote

Heya! I’m an Aussie and I’ve been in Baltimore for almost 9 years. It is a pretty charming city in lots of ways. Quirky and artistic. Most things are affordable and there is lots to do. That said, it was still a shock in moving from Australia. It doesn’t have as much of an outdoorsy lifestyle as you might be used to. I really miss the nature of Australia, even now. America is a more challenging place to live in lots of ways, particularly if you don’t have good health insurance or social/support structures. There are a lot fewer safety nets than you’re probably used to.

If you do decide to move over and want a contact with someone else from the Antipodes, reach out! Happy to help and be a connection.

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ASK_ME_AB0UT_L00M t1_j4y8s6o wrote

I had to do this once. I needed a police report for an insurance claim. The officer who filed the report gave me a note with the report number on it and a number to call to get the report.

I called the number, and it was just a voice message with instructions to mail the request (and a list of what the request needed to include) as well as a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a check.

Honestly, what the fuck? If you can't put this process on a website, at least put the instructions on a website! God damn.

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DeliMcPickles t1_j4xiffp wrote

7:30 PM? It will be tight, but you'll find something if you keep circling. Weeknights are much better than Fridays and Saturdays. Also Boston St should have spots after rush hour.

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Thaselteh21053 t1_j4xg3ht wrote

I'm local, but have spent a bit of time in Wellington so can compare. Baltimore is about, I'd say about half over again larger than Wellington but not as big as Auckland. There's tons to do, great food, nightlife, bars, etc. NZ is more expensive than the US in general and Baltimore is cheaper than US cities like NYC/SFO/WDC so your money should go further. Baltimore is a maritime city so that should be familiar should you choose to take advantage of those activities. The city is also quite international with Johns Hopkins being a magnet to students and researchers the world over. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the crime aspect. Having said that I'll let you do your own research on that topic. But in spite of that it is a vibrant city with plenty for a young person, or a person of any age, to do.

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