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[–] firebarrage@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

What are you planning to do there? ToC is very much in the middle of nowhere population wise. And don't forget to factor in car rental costs, you'd need a car there to do anything

[–] bitofarambler@crazypeople.online 2 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

everyone i know in desert towns enjoys a slower life, so i think they'll be happy with the hot springs, national parks, massages, restaurants, museums, geode hunting, crystal shops and all that.

a lot of desert people have electric scooters and bikes now for town travel, and there are car rentals and cheap used cars available in ToC if you're planning more long-term.