Comment on What are some countries you’ve visited that shocked you with unexpected friendliness?
BlueEther@no.lastname.nz 1 week ago
For me it was Russia when I spent aroubd 9 days there (in and around Moscow). The people were genuinely friendly and there we not the scammers/tourist traps like in most of Europe and Asia.
The markets were as interesting as any I’ve been to in Asia/North Africa.
JayGray91@lemmy.zip 1 week ago
Back when the world is simpler (because I was young and ignorant mostly) Moscow shocked me too. Had to study there for a few years and despite their gruff outward look they are some of the friendliest I’ve met at that time.
Only exception is riding the metro/tram during rush hour. Those babushkas aren’t playing around and will tackle you down
BlueEther@no.lastname.nz 1 week ago
I must say its 20 odd years ago that we went, I’m sure the world was a simpler place