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I lived in Europe (Spain) for only a year, but there were things I preferred there, and a few things that I missed while abroad.
Likes: having a castle in my town, a flat on floor 11 overlooking the Mediterranean, being able to walk to markets, cafés and stores, the nightlife (ferias!), the coffee, long and leisurely lunch breaks, starting my work day at 10 rather than 8, friendly people.
What I missed: Trader Joe's, affordable phone service, American football, being close to Lake Tahoe!
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I taught fitness in the Kansai and lived in Nigawa, near Nishinomiya Kitaguchi. I taught two 75-minute classes daily, six days a week. My employer paid for RT airfare from San Francisco, my house, and train pass. I lived well, was considered a sensei, and was spoiled by my students. Between classes, I explored Umeda station, Shin Saibashii, Namba, or went to the beach near Kobe (Suma). I loved it. My Japanese was terrible when I arrived, but the Japanese instructors helped me with terminology so I could teach my classes in Japanese. It was an amazing experience. I returned for a visit in 2007, and had a great time with two of my friends from long ago.
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I would love to see more videos like this about the rise and gentrification of various cities. Reno used to be super cheap, and rough around the edges in areas. Tesla and some other companies moved into the region. Tech bros left pricey Silicon Valley for the area to be closer to skiing and nature. Gentrification followed...massive apartment complexes are going up all over. They look like boxes, and I've seen studio apartments listed for $1,500-2,000/month. And one of these complexes has had numerous car break-ins as it's not in the best area. There are tons of places to get overpriced cappuccino, locally brewed beer, or sushi...pilates, yoga, personal training studios, eyelash and dry bars...and a second Trader Joe's (btw, I'm a fan of TJ's). But I wonder if all these apartments and businesses will hold up with the cost of living outpacing wages. Many jobs here are in hospitality and gaming. I'm seeing/hearing about more and more traffic, crime and homelessness..not as bad as many places but still concerning. If Tesla continues to decrease in sales or moves out of Fernley, I wonder what's going to happen with all those pricey apartment buildings that are in various stages of construction or occupancy.
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California was a no brainer, and I was 3 for 3 on the origins of foreigners to the state...Nevada was the big surprise. I have lived in Reno since 2019, and haven't seen the diversity that you reported about Las Vegas. That said, since the arrival of Tesla (Fernley), Amazon, etc., I've seen an uptick in the Asian/East Indian population, along with Hispanic. I haven't really noticed a plethora or lack of acceptance of other cultures, though I've seen the growth of a diverse food scene...a definite improvement over the $2.99 casino breakfast...lol!
Really interesting video and I'm glad you pointed out the positives of a multicultural society. Many people I know complain about all the foreigners stealing our jobs, etc., but they don't seem aware of the contributions.
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Tahoe used to be an affordable paradise. Once they tried to turned it into another Aspen, housing got more and more expensive...home owners or developers were turning single family homes into airbnb/short-term rentals. Working class people were getting priced out. The enclaves around the lake and Truckee depend on people to work in the restaurants, ski areas, hotels, grocery stores, etc., in order to keep the tourists coming. When an area becomes unaffordable for these folks, or even teachers, law enforcement, health or social workers, it affects the infrastructure. There has been a push to create more low income or employee housing over the years, but many people moved off the hill to perform the same jobs in more affordable areas.
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@toofarfromjune I could not agree more! I've lived and worked in several parts of the basin, Donner Lake and Truckee for a cumulative 15-17 years, starting when I was still a teenager. I remember how it was a paradise for locals, with a friendly low key vibe. It was super dog friendly as well. Every time I moved off the hill for school, work or relationship, I moved back up as soon as possible. The last time I moved was by choice. I couldn't find housing near work, and was burned out on 3+ hour rt commutes (with the price of gas today, it would be cost prohibitive!). The crowds and manic vibe were changing the place. The house next door became an airbnb, with different groups coming and going every few days...I started finding trash in the woods behind our house. You get the picture. I have friends who have recently moved to the area, and they say it's gorgeous. Although I can't disagree, it's not the Tahoe I was in love with.
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I'm a New England native but spent most of my life in California: Vallejo, Suckramento (thankfully left at 17!), Tahoe/Truckee, San Diego, Hermosa/Redondo/Torrance/Playa del Rey/N. Hollywood (mercifully brief time in the Valley), Santa Barbara, Half Moon Bay (where I cannot afford to purchase the home I once owned there), San Mateo Peninsula, Marin, and...ugh...Susanville. I concur with you on so much. I do not miss the 405 at all (especially when it once took me over five hours to get from N Hollywood to Newport Beach because it rained). I loved living at the beach in the 70's and 80's. Ditto for Marin. Tahoe was paradise until the massive influx of Silicon Valley folks fleeing the Bay Area and buying up property and skiing midweek while working remotely). I could no longer live comfortably in cali unless I moved to a s***hole...Susanville was bad enough, but there are many places that are even worse (Boron, anyone?). So for now, I'm in Reno, which is also getting more and more crowded and pricey. I still have my heart set on Washington; it's super expensive but I'm willing to sacrifice for the chance to move back to arguably the most beautiful state with an ocean!
Fun video Nick!
San Diego was a short drive to TJ and we never got carded!
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@cinderbliss it's bad. I think many cities were in bad shape re homelessness and this pandemic was the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back. It's a systemic issue that could have been handled better before it got so out of control. In Tahoe, we had homelessness in our community. Mostly mental health clients. I worked on a homelessness survey through work. One community member told me he had spent the night in a porta-potty to stay warm...Tahoe gets pretty cold in January! In recent years, Tahoe has become a magnet for Silicon Valley workers to live in comparatively inexpensive housing (compared to San Francisco). The demographic shifted to people working remotely while living in Tahoe and Truckee. Simultaneously, more and more home owners were turning their homes into Airbnb short-term rentals, displacing low wage workers. As the area gentrified, people in hospitality and tourist-oriented businesses could no longer afford to live in the area. I was making a decent salary but couldn't find housing near my work. For 4 years I commuted at least three hours round trip, more if there was a blizzard, accident, road construction (a given when it wasn't snowing). It just wasn't worth trying to hang on to "living the dream". Less fortunate had no where to go. Social services are pretty limited. I imagine a lot of people ended up in Sacramento, and in Reno (where I'm currently living). These two once affordable cities have become very expensive, especially for housing. When I've gone to the Riverwalk area, I see many homeless in the parks. When I visit friends and family in Sacramento, I am just blown away by how many shopping carts and makeshift cardboard shelters I see. In the city's center, it is beginning to resembling some of the larger cities. I wish I knew the solution.
Sorry for the long-winded response. Being laid up, I have more free time than I know what to do with! Thank you for your concern, and stay healthy!
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@michellepatterson3573 Warning: this is long! Well, Tahoe has always been a tourist destination, but it was pretty much limited to 4 July-Labor Day and the weekends and holidays during ski season. Otherwise, it was mellow and affordable. Around 7 or 8 years ago, the visitors' bureaus did relentless marketing campaigns to get more people to come up and spend money. Around that time, more and more people from SF/Silicon Valley moved in. The cost of homes went up. There has also been an increase of people using homes as vacation rentals. Many homes sit vacant most of the year while others are frequently used as Airbnb rentals. As a result, neighborhoods have lost a community feeling. I've lived on streets where I was one of the only people on my block. At my last place, the house next door was a vacation rental. There was a steady stream of people in and out. Many were there to party, apparently unaware that many of us had to work and didn't appreciate the noise. Sometimes they'd leave garbage out, attracting bears. I talked with a lot of locals who were displaced from homes because the owners decided to turn the properties into vacation rentals. Meanwhile, an entire mobile home park at Nevada Beach was bulldozed (and residents displaced) for a very expensive condo development. A gated community was built behind Harrah's and MontBleu near East Peak, encroaching on animal habitats. There has been more crime, noise, traffic and trash as a result. As for midweek skiing, it's becoming more crowded on the mountain because a lot of remote workers moved in from the Bay Area.
Tahoe used to be cheap, unpretentious and friendly. Now, it feels like some strange Aspen-Las Vegas-San Francisco hybrid. I have friends who moved to just have a normal experience at the supermarket! I'm not sure when you lived in Tahoe, but I hope it was before it went from feeling like a national park to a theme park.
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I watched this with a heavy heart...because I agree with Nick. I've have careers in fitness, and behavioral health/social services, holding Master's Degrees in both fields. What I've observed and experienced as a professional is nothing short of frustrating and heartbreaking. I taught fitness in Japan back in the 80's, and it was a whole different world in terms of respect towards teachers, and overall quality of life. Perhaps because it's a collective, rather than individualistic society. The nicest people I have ever met, besides Canadians and Kiwis, are Japanese. I also lived and taught in Spain. People there were not quite as deferential as in Japan, but very kind nonetheless...and both countries were very family oriented. In Spain, I lived in a coastal city where the pace was leisurely and quality of life quite high. My good friend was able to buy her flat with Mediterranean and mountain views...on an English teacher's income!
Nick, I know this is long-winded, but would love a video that addresses ageism in the world. In my travels, I have noticed a higher level of respect to elders in most of the countries I've visited. Elders in Japan and Spain received better treatment than what I see in this country.
Thank you for ripping the bandaid off!
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Fun video Nick! I've lived in San Diego (PB, Mission Bay, SDSU dorms), La Mesa, an unfortunate semester in No. Hollywood, Torrance, Hermosa, Playa, and Santa Barbara.
Mission Bay and Hermosa Beach were my favorites by far. Santa Barbara has a fun and walkable downtown (we lived walking distance from beautiful gardens, Pearl Chase/East Beach, the gorgeous county courthouse and County Bowl). I met some really nice people but encountered a lot more uppity types. Back in the day, San Diego and Hermosa were a lot more laid back. Too pricey, snobby (now that I'm no longer young and tan) and crowded now.
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@thelonggame9166 I'm not sure what you mean by the Lake Effect, but hope I didn't turn you off from the area. I lived in Tahoe for many years, and other than the influx of remote workers from the Bay Area (sorry guys!), the crowds, traffic, road rage, rising crime and crazy cost of living, it is still one of the most beautiful places on this planet. I'm sad because of the changes in the last several years. There was such a push to stimulate the local economy that it adversely affected what was so special about this area...the small mountain town feel just isn't there anymore. The local joke was that you would go into Raley's for a couple of items and leave 45 minutes later because you ran into so many people you knew. The last time I went into a Tahoe grocery store, I recognized one person, and she was a checker...and in a foul mood. I get that places need to stay relevant to stay alive, but the trend in Tahoe has been to cater to the wealthy, to continue the trend of affluent out-of-towners buying vacation homes (that would often sit vacant much of the time, or be used for Airbnbs, to the consternation of neighbors who have to get up early to go to work!). There's a push on to revitalize King's Beach on the North Shore to accommodate local workers as well as the rich. I believe there's been some push-back on this but I think a public meeting is coming up. Since I left in 2018, several complexes have gone up, including a gated community behind the Stateline casinos (another wildlife habitat gone). I totally get why people want to live here, but Tahoe has become a victim of its popularity and beauty. The Washoe and Carson valleys have also been impacted, though there is still room to grow...if there is a water supply. And it never gets as hot as Las Vegas, which a good friend lovingly refers to as the "third floor of hell"! Cheers!
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I currently live in Reno. As a long time Tahoe local, Reno was a place for shopping (Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, REI). As Tahoe lost its mountain town charm and affordability, Reno has grown with regards to culture, great dining options, and amenities. The cost of living has unfortunately also gone way up. The demand for housing has driven up the cost of renting or buying. The traffic has also worsened (all the California transplants with the vanity plates...never saw Nevada vanity plates until about a year ago...they're everywhere now). That said, Reno is compact, easy to get around in, has a fun midtown district, and a vibrant Riverwalk. Check out Campo for lunch or a glass of wine. Mt. Rose is a locals' ski mountain, and easier to get to than Squaw, Northstar or Heavenly (in terms of traffic). It's fairly close to North Lake Tahoe and Truckee....and you rarely have to snow blow your driveway to get to work.
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@MichelleZhou one of the many reasons why I left CA. And I can no longer afford the places I once called home, and loved (San Diego Beach towns, Hermosa, Santa Barbara, Half Moon Bay, Marin and Tahoe). I'm in Reno temporarily, and since the arrival of Tesla (Fernley, NV) and other high tech companies, the cost of living has shot up. Housing costs are ridiculous for what you get. Oh, and we had a pretty good fire just a couple of miles away, which caused us to lose power. Many residents were evacuated.
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Washington DC is on the Eastern side of the US, adjacent to Virginia and Maryland. Washington State is on the West Coast, above Oregon and just South of British Columbia. About 3,000 miles apart.
They are very different.DC is Capitol of our nation, and has been in the spotlight quite a bit. The monuments and Smithsonian museums are amazing.
Washington State is green and gorgeous, with large bodies of water (Puget Sound), majestic mountains (Rainier, Olympics, Cascades, Baker). It's an outdoors lover's dream, but also has many towns and cities with a lot of amenities. I love riding the ferry to Seattle and Fauntleroy/W. Seattle but overall prefer the smaller port towns.
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@Scion_of_light ummm...what did I say that resembled your assessment of me when we have never met? I just read my post, and I said nothing negative. I said that people were nice to me. Actually, most people have been very kind and friendly wherever I have gone to visit or live. Hong Kong is one of the exceptions, but I had been living in Japan, and, comparatively, my students and locals could not have been more gracious...it was a bit of culture shock. I encountered some jerks in San Francisco and LA, but met and made friends with tons of wonderful people. I think that it if a person is kind, they will receive mostly kindness in return. I have spent my career working with people who have physical and mental health challenges, abused children and women, and seniors. I don't think I could thrive in these jobs and be a Mass-hole or an ass***. I wish you a wonderful day and week Greg!
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@Scion_of_light this was my post. I don't recall the post you are referencing, but it's not worth your time or mine. We express opinions on here, and hopefully without others launching attacks if they disagree. If you want to paste the comment verbatim, that's fine with me. But the post below is the only one I am seeing, and that's what I responded to. I don't understand your animosity towards me, but it's your right to hate someone you don't even know. Like Briggs, I believe in being nice to each other. Peace.
Felicia Sampson
1 year ago
I was surprised to see my hometown, Boston on the list. I was young when left, but whenever I've gone back, people in and around Boston were so nice! And I don't even have much of an accent anymore!
You were spot on about San Francisco and Los Angeles...I've lived in both areas and have to agree...that said, I loved living in both areas for the most part.
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@JasonWalter1 pardon me for being obtuse but could you enlighten me? I moved with my family to sac from Boston when I was about nine, and after spending about a year near San Francisco. To be honest, I hated the place from day one and left as soon as I had my driver's license! My mother and sister still live there so I do go to sac to see them, and friends. After about two days, I can't take it and can't wait to leave. I've spent most of my life living in coastal cities in California, Washington
and Spain, or in the Tahoe area. Between the obsessive heat in the summer, the boring, flat landscape, the need for a car outside the urban center, the traffic, cost of living...I just don't "get" sac. The Rose Garden at McKinley Park is pretty, and I love seeing Queen Nation at the State Fair, but sorry...the town blows, in my opinion.
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I am not ready to leave because I have an elderly mother and sister to help. Both have health issues. I live about 2 hours away from them. I've lived in Marbella, Spain and a suburb of Osaka, Japan. Both were far safer than any place I've lived in the US...maybe except for Lake Tahoe. Tahoe has changed unfortunately, and now experiences crime. My family in Sacramento live in an area that has seen an uptick in break-ins, home invasion, homelessness and gun-related violence. Traffic is terrible. Housing is unreasonably expensive.
If it were not for my responsibilities, I'd likely be in Eastern Europe!
I'm in Reno, and while it offers more than Sacramento, the cost of living, crime, and homelessness are all rising...literally no bang for your buck unless you are a remote worker from Silicon Valley, or in high tech like Blockchain.
I'll keep watching for inspiration...thank you!
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Daenack Dranils we are all different, and our feelings about people are, to a great extent, impacted by our experiences with certain demographics. Being a fitness instructor and choreographer, I got to see the fun side of my Japanese students. They took me in as if I were a family member. They took me on outings all over the Kansai, shopping, live house shows, sushi bars, singing karaoke, and sampling everything at robotas, etc. They seemed to enjoy my sense of humor, and it was genuine. They felt equally genuine affection from me. Not everyone thought I was all that and a bag of chips but they felt my positive regard towards them and responded in kind. My time in Japan was truly magical. That's the best explanation I can offer. I'm currently learning Taiko drumming from a master from Japan. She is very patient and encouraging. Another good friend is from Okinawa. When I was very sick with Covid, she sent a care package with miso soup and all kinds of things to help me feel better.
While I was teaching there, I found a book in my house. I don't recall the author, but the title (I believe) is "The Japanese Mind"...I found it helpful in unlocking some of the mysteries of their seemingly dichotomous behavior.
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@pantheraleo1047 I agree with you. I have to laugh because animals, who lack a cerebral cortex, and presumably the ability for higher thought, often have interspecies friendships (not where one of them ends up as dinner...lol). If we humans are really ever to stop killing one another, we have to shift our thinking away from "us v them" to the concept of all being part of the human race. If we could all just learn to play well with others, we'd go far to improve global quality of life, imho. I want to avoid politics here, but I think when certain leaders expouse nationalistic rhetoric, or ridicule people based on race, ethnicity, faith, gender, physical appearance or abilities, it trickles down to the masses. Unfortunately, uneducated people seeking a "leader" to make things better for "us" at the marginalization of "them" will fall for the bs. I am talking about a specific American, but I've witnessed other influential men and women here and globally spreading the same vitriol (in the past and present). I don't see myself as that intelligent in global matters, but I do think that as long as we keep stereotyping and and inflicting pain on those who are different than us, things won't change.
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@cathynewyork7918 yes, there's actually two "Biggest Little City in the World" arches downtown...the one that's more lit up is on Sierra Street (I think) and the other is a block or two East. Reno has a lively downtown, and the Riverwalk near Wingfield Park is a fun area to walk or have a drink or a meal. There's a lot of fun things to do in Reno, but there is so much building going on that it's losing that biggest little city charm. They are building mega apartment complexes all over. They look like huge boxes, and the rates are outrageous in my opinion (sorry but I think over $2,000 for a 1 bed/1 bath is pretty steep). Reno also has a homelessness issue, and crime is worsening. But there are beautiful parks, and great hiking/skiing nearby. You can still see the mustangs in their habitats (for how much longer, I'm not sure!). Artown is happening and there's great performances and events (we are hosting "The Biggest Little Dance Band" this coming Wednesday) like Dragon Lights at Rancho San Rafael Park. Next month is Hot August Nights, and September brings the return of the balloon races, and the air races. So, despite Reno's growing pains and very hot summers, there's still a lot to love!
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@GeneralPublic0000 I agree with a lot of what you say. Many people, unfortunately, work the system. However, after 15+ years in the social services industry (psychotherapist, case manager, social worker), I've gained experience working with a sizable population of individuals who are too impaired to function and perform ADLs, let alone hold down a job. Be it severe and chronic mental health disorders, substance misuse, organic brain damage or all of the above, these folks have a legitimate need for services. Ditto for those with debilitating physical disabilities. My beef is with people abusing the system when they are physically and cognitively able to hold down a job.
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Another entertaining video! I used to live in Truckee. I have seen it change over the years. It no longer has that small town vibe. Seems to be inhabited by a lot of people who fled the Bay Area and work remotely. Tahoe Forest Hospital is definitely a good option for medical issues. Reno is about 35 minutes away, with Renown, Renown in South Meadows, St. Mary's, and a new hospital that opened around a week ago.
Truckee has the river, though most people will raft from Tahoe City to River Ranch. Palisades Tahoe is about 10 miles from the mousehole, but traffic on 89 can be obnoxious on weekends during ski season. When I last lived in Truckee, it was very dog-friendly, and the Martis Creek trails were great for letting your fur kids socialize and run. Downtown Truckee has become a little too gentrified and crowded for my taste, but Coffeebar has great coffee and tea drinks and snacks. For Goodness Sake, by the Amtrak Station is a really unique place for resources and classes in spiritual topics. Marilyn's Catwalk is a wonderful boutique near Bar of America. Marilyn is a sweet lady, and her prices are reasonable for unique and lovely attire. Dave's is a locally owned ski shop (he also has stores in Tahoe City and Kings Beach). I'm not sure how current my info is, but I do have many fond memories of Truckee!
By the way, the drive from Quincy to Reno can be slow and sometimes a bit hairball between winter conditions, construction season (anytime it isn't snowing), and bands of roving deer.
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