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So Im taking my advanced course in Komodo in June and I am a bit nervous before doing it because I am very new to diving. I have checked reviews and talked a lot with the dive shop to make sure that they will take care of me. I would really appreciate some of you experienced divers to answer some of my questions.

1. Does anyone have experience with doing the course in Komodo? Im fully aware of the currents there, but Ive told the dive shop that I want to learn in safe conditions.
2. Can I ask for a specific instructor? I would obviously like an instructor that actually teaches me specifics and not just teaches me the basics and sends me off without actually being comfortable in certain dive conditions.
3. I am diving with Azul Komodo. Does anyone have experience with them, and are there instructors there that are especially good?
4. I am thinking of doing the specialties: Peak Buoyancy and drift diving, but the last one Im not sure of. Which one do you think is the best to learn the most about diving? Is there any important things I should ask my instructor to focus on during these dives?

Sorry if these questions have been asked before or are stupid. I just want to make sure I have a good experience and learn as much as possible, while being as safe as possible.

Thanks for any help here!

I borrowed my mothers V90 since I needed the trailer hitch. It came out without a issue, as always. When I wanted to push back under the car however, the hitch touched a part of the car which blocked it from going back up. Idk if this was understandable.

Has anyone had any similar issues with this? Hugely appreciate any help.

Hi is there anywhere with information regarding the screening at the emirates?

What would the prices be like?
What’s the chance to get in?

I’m not a member of any sort.

As the title says, does anyone know when the resale opens?

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Spent 2 weeks in Costa Rica in December. It is without a doubt the best country I have been to. I will list the places we visited and what we did. For guide, hotel, food, rental etc recommendations, just comment what you would like to know and I will answer.

Traffic and rental:

I read a lot that traffic is horrible in CR. However we felt that it was no trouble at all. Sure some roads are not in the best condition but it really is not a problem. Get a 4x4 and you are good. I definitely recommend renting a car. It gave us so much freedom, and we could use it to explore places where there was no uber.

La Fortuna: 3 nights

We arrived in SJO and drove straight to La Fortuna with our rental. La Fortuna was amazing. We went rafting, very fun. We did a private tour very early to hanging bridges. We saw so many animals, snake, spider, crabs, monkey, sloths etc.. The guide was chill but made it very interesting. The rest of the time we just relaxed because of jet lag. We spent an afternoon by the rope swing (El salto) and it was very fun, and a place some locals hung out. La Fortuna waterfall was beautiful, swimming in the waterfall was nice. Food was very good in LF as well. Locals were kind, never felt unsafe.

Uvita: 3 nights - Our favorite place

When we arrived in Uvita we went to the Ballena national park. The beach is amazing. We took surf lessons. That was very fun, but very exhausting. We were lucky that the other people had to rebook, so we were alone with the instructor. In Uvita we really only hung out in Ballena Park. There are a lot of animals there, monkeys, sloth, macaws everywhere. You literally lay by the beach and it feels like you are in a zoo. There are lot activities to do there, but we just wanted to relax. Food in Uvita was amazing, we went to the same restaurant twice, which we usually never do. Incredible. Uvita was without a doubt the best place we visited in CR. The mix between jungle and beach, the chill locals, the vibe, and just how quiet it is was amazing.

We drove from LF to Uvita, took around 6 hours with 2 stops. Make sure to stop at the crocodile brigde, we saw 8 big crocs.

Drake Bay : 3 nights

We went to Drake Bay and stayed there for 3 nights.

Drake Bay was very nice. It felt like a place that is not discovered yet by tourists. And the few tourists that are there visit for one thing. Wildlife. Hotel surrounded by monkeys and toucans. We did the Drake Bay trail, easy walking where you go to hidden beaches. So beautiful. Scuba diving trip to Cano Island. On the way out we saw a whale. The diving was good as a beginner. We saw manta ray, sharks, turtles. They do snorkeling trips as well. We ate good food in Drake, but there is less to choose from than the other places. There was also a turtle festival in the area at that time so we joined a turtle hatching release. No atm, no gas station. Make sure to have enough for everything. Restaurants took card but they add quit a lot in terminal fees. Amazing, quiet, wild place.

Corcovado: 1 night

The Corcovado trip started very early in the morning and you will be transferred by boat. Its one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Expensive but worth it. We saw so many animals, guide was amazing and explained everything. You basically just walk in the jungle looking for animals. Tasty lunch.

Sadly I got bitten and my foot exploded, so we could not spend the night. I had to see a doctor and spent the night in Drake.

There is no phone signal in Corcovado, and you sleep in a big shared lodge. But there were not many people there. Its wild and it sucks that we had to leave. They do evening hikes, and morning hikes for better chance to see animals. You can do a day trip, but if you stay a night there are less people because the day visitors have to leave.

Its a wild experience, literally pure wilderness, nothing else is there. I will come back to spend the night.

Dominical: 2 nights

To round of the vacation we drove from Drake to Dominical. A small beach town full of life. We wanted to stay here just to relax after the Corcovado trip. We relaxed by the pool and the beach. You can surf, but my foot did not allow me to. You can visit Nauyaca waterfall, we did not. Dominical was vey nice, with a lot of options to eat, surf shops, and a market by the beach. I preferred Uvita. Maybe thats because I could not walk.

Back home:

We then drove from Dominical to SJO and flew back home. We took the route through Los Quetzales. More scenic drive. And we stopped high up the mountains to drink hot chocolate because it was cold there. In the park you can see Quetzal bird, we did not have time to stop and see them sadly.

Final thoughts:

We absolutely loved Costa Rica. So beautiful. The locals are amazing. Its the perfect country for a mix of adventure, relaxing, and wildlife. We felt that we were in a zoo the entire time. Surrounded by animals. All places we visited were incredible. We will be back.

Im looking for 2 tickets for the champions league final in Budapest. Any category.

Please send me a dm if you can help me.

So I’m going to Budapest for the final. I don’t have tickets but would watch the game in a bar if I don’t get any. There are only hospitality tickets left on uefa which are too expensive.

Does anyone know if it’s possible to get resale tickets? Or if there is a website where people sell their tickets because they can’t get there? I’m looking for 2 tickets ideally.

If I don’t get any tickets, where will Bayern fans watch the final in Budapest?

Thanks for any help!