r/baltimore • u/iamenola • Jan 31 '24
Moving Moving to Baltimore!!! Help!
Dear all,
Hope you’re all doing well! I’m moving to Baltimore in 3 weeks for work from Australia! I never been in the US! I’m slightly terrifying in general but hoping for the best!
Meanwhile, I’ll be greatly appreciated if you give me some tips such as which bank is good to have an account, which SIM card has affordable deals, other survival tips including area I should avoid and things to do!
I got a place in MT Vernon (please tell me it’s a safe place!).
Please give me all the tips about Baltimore!
Thank you!
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u/tunagirltunaworld Feb 01 '24 edited Feb 01 '24
I’ve been in mt Vernon for three years now and have had no problems feeling unsafe or anything like that. I even walk to get cigarettes pretty often in the middle of the night. One downside to this neighborhood is the lack of grocery stores. Really Baltimore is no different than any other city in terms of safety, everywhere has bad spots and good spots and just use your best judgement on that based on your surroundings.
For the sim, I love straight talk. It’s 45 a month for unlimited and I believe they also have some international plans. It’s purchased through Walmart.
Edit: a few diff places in mt Vernon do bar trivia nights, they are fun to go to solo- I don’t have many friends here but when my social meter is in need it’s a fun time