Posts by globetrekker

globetrekker

16 Feb 2017

Polonia / How Belarus counts the visa-free days? [13]

Thank you for the advises.

Does Minsk airport have restriction how early one can enter the departure zone? Do they accept online boarding pass? Do they allow overnight stay in the departure zone? For example, I have 6am departure flight, can I pass the passport control before the midnight and stay in the departure zone till morning?

globetrekker

16 Feb 2017

Life / Wish to settle down, which country to choose - Poland or Russia? [126]

If you have the opportunity to travel to some countries like Iran (except Tehran) or Russia (except Moscow/St Pete), you will understand why they try so hard to preserve their values and way of life to not be polluted by western ideology.

They are neither dirty poor nor super rich, most people live safe, comfortable but simple life, feel positive, happy and inner peace, they are modern but never overuse technology such as GMO, bio-chem, automation, IT to affect the human nature. So foods are still organic and healthy, public transport is so efficient so everyone can travel easily but also keep environment and human body healthy. People also have strong beliefs so they don't pursue endless wealth and unnecessary material processions. People still like face-to-face interaction in mosque/church/cafe/market/square/theater in daily life and there are a lot of culture activities instead of American culture garbage.

While in some of most developed countries, I see people are always depressed no matter what they have, their human bodies never move, all kinds of bio-chem stuff fill into their bodies. They are brainwashed by all kinds of media and entertainment, lost beliefs and ability to think independently.

I never believe anything I see on mass media and I'm also never use social media. I simply travel to somewhere to see things in person.

I'm not against any of ideologies. They are all equal. But I hate one ideology trying to kill other ideology and call it progressive. I like diversified world.

globetrekker

16 Feb 2017

Polonia / How Belarus counts the visa-free days? [13]

It's pity Day 1 starts on arrival, that makes the actual stay in Belarus only 96 hours (4 days) unless there is flight arrive at 00:01 on Day 1 and depart 23:59 on Day 5.

globetrekker

16 Feb 2017

Polonia / How Belarus counts the visa-free days? [13]

I know Belarus only started new 5 days visa-free days ago at Minsk airport, there is not much official info about how the 5 days are counted. For example, the arrival day is Day 0 or Day 1? If I arrive on Monday, do I have to leave on Friday or Saturday? I need to know this to book flights and hotels. 5 days are precious and I really want to maximize the time.

Belarus had 5-days visa-free in Polish border area before, has anyone used it and have an idea?

globetrekker

15 Feb 2017

Life / Wish to settle down, which country to choose - Poland or Russia? [126]

I have been to Moldova and loved it. But it's too small and not in the EU, so residency is still an issue. I have also been to some of Central Asian republics, Iran and loved them, they also have the same quality as Russia, but the visa/residency issues are even more strict.

I actually lived in both the Middle East (not the Gulf which is totally Americanized) and Africa long time ago. Really enjoyed my time in Middle East, so peaceful and safe, nicest and happiest people, so rich in history, culture and civilization, people were so proud of their cultures and resisted the pollution of American culture. I once thought that could be the place to settle down. Then the wars and Twitter revolutions totally destroyed the place I loved. Also enjoyed my time in Africa, loved everything except the fear of my own safety due to high crimes, so I had to leave the place I loved again.

globetrekker

15 Feb 2017

Life / Wish to settle down, which country to choose - Poland or Russia? [126]

Thanks for the advises. Why I'm not willing to settle in Asia? Same reason that Asia is the fastest westernized place (much worse than Europe) and has no any immunization to the cancer spread by America. Countries like China/Japan/Korea even feel worse than US in terms of greed, materialism and overuse of technology. It's no longer the ancient, proud, civilized and cultured East I was born in.

I know my heart goes to Russia. When I travelled to Russia and other CIS countries, it's like I found a piece of oasis in this restless world. I'm aware Moscow/St.Pete is not the true Russia. So I definitely don't want to settle in these two places. I have no problem of Siberia (I have lived in Canadian prairie which has similar climate). The only hurdle is all these immigration issues like visa/residency/legal status.

Among the countries I can freely move to and live with my passports, Poland gives the closest feeling I had with Russia, although I'm not confident how long that can last as Poland is also changing little by little.

Also about "polite", in my opinion it has been re-defined by Western values, means giving you as much fake and warm smile/words as possible, but in fact they are the coldest in their heart. I still like the true "polite", means what you express is what's in your heart. I like to be treated with honest heart not the fake mask and also would like to treat others same way.

globetrekker

14 Feb 2017

Life / Wish to settle down, which country to choose - Poland or Russia? [126]

Really wish to get some advises from the members of this great forum.

I have been living in a traveller life since beginning of this century. I have travelled almost every corner of the world and lived in many countries (1-5 years in each country), but all these countries I lived were by opportunities (jobs or immigration policies) not by heart. The two countries I lived longest are Britain and Canada which also the ones I dislike most. After all these years of travelling and seeing how the world changed, I'm also very sad to see the whole world is deteriorating very fast in terms of environment, greed, materialism, loss of morals, cultures and beliefs. I blame the Anglo domination and it's just like cancer which spreads too aggressive and is killing the diversity of the world.

Travelling the world was my dream and I have fulfilled that. I guess it's really the time for me to settle down now, get a permanent place to live, get married and family. I'm not really worry about jobs as I'm sick of my previous career and want to have a break to search what I really like in my life. But that career earned me a lot of money, more than what I could spend (I'm not a big spender and really don't enjoy material possessions). So the money I saved can afford me to buy a place and support for my life for very long time once I'm settled down. Also I have no problem to earn more money any time if I want (but I really don't want now as I feel I was much happier when I had less money). During my travelling life, a few countries really caught my heart and made me want to settle down there. Poland (or Eastern EU countries) and Russia (or CIS countries) are among my favorites for their rich cultures and nice people and the resistance to be westernized. But I still have not decided, both have pros and cons.

Poland:
Pros: No immigration issues (one of my passports is EU), good naturals (mountains, lakes, forests and oceans) close by.
Cons: Westernized too fast recently, not sure what's like in the near future. Languages difficult to learn and usage is limited. Ethnic homogeneity may make me alienated (I'm Asian).

Russia:
Pros: Still keep the old fashion way which I really like, not too westernized (except Moscow and St.Pete). Food materials are fairly organic and healthy. Russian language has much more resources to learn and is much more useful. Ethic diversity may make me less alienated.

Cons: Immigration issues.