Travel to Budapest, Coldplay Concert, Parenting Beef

By Man Overseas September 3, 2024

In this solo episode, I share the story of our unexpected journey from Berchtesgaden, Germany, to Budapest, Hungary. Our month-long stay in Berchtesgaden was cut short. But it turned into an adventurous detour due to a problem with our Airbnb.

We “trained” 8 hours east. From Germany – Austria – Hungary, finally settling in my 2nd-favorite city in the world: Budapest.

I also talk about a recent Twitter/X ‘beef’ about parenting, and why going to the Coldplay concert in Munich was a non-negotiable for me.

Here’s what else is discussed:

The UK under new prime minister, Keir Starmer
British government arresting people for political speech online
My Twitter/X beef about parenting and letting toddlers make mistakes
Theory linking ADHD to ancestral traits of skilled hunters in hunter-gatherer societies
Man’s vices were once virtues
Different ways of saying “taking a shower”
Airbnb’s insurance policy for hosts
Getting a refund from AirBnB when your stay is cut short
Less than affordable accommodations in Salzburg, Munich, and other major Euro cities
Budapest as the “Paris of the East”
City layout: Buda (residential) vs Pest (tourist-friendly)
Viking River Cruises are not so expensive
Budapest thermal baths – Lukács, Gellért, and Széchenyi Baths
Abusive kindergarten and 1st grade teachers
Attending Coldplay concert in Munich
Reuniting with a friend from Nuremburg
Advice on “buddies” vs “friends”
Hearing Coldplay for the first time in Paris
Upcoming travel plans

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