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I'm diligently working to move back to Vegas, but in the meantime I'm researching Boise as a possible place to call home. I don't even remember what sparked my interest in Boise, but the more I read about it on this board, the more I'm intrigued. I would have to say the #1 draw is "low crime". OMG to live in a city w/ low crime ... I can't even begin to imagine what that would be like? It's gotta be awesome! And the greenbelt and foothills for walking or bike riding sounds perfect for my needs.
I'm curious if there are any Las Vegas transplants living in Boise? If yes, how's life in Boise compared to Vegas? Anything in particular I should consider?
We used to live in Vegas and live in Boise now. Vegas was completely different! We LOVE it here in Boise! I was not a fan of Vegas. Raising a family there was not the best...crime, rude people, weather...not a fan. Boise is so relaxed and chill. People are friendly and outdoor loving people in general. There is always something going on and a very family oriented community as well. The greenbelt and Boise River are awesome!
Sort of LV. We owned a winter home in NLV-Aliante and our real home in Meridian. We finally decided we would rather live in a Boise winter than go back to NLV, so we sold. There is no comparison. We didn't really think there was any "there" in LV. Boise is just the exact opposite. Real neighborhoods, WX is real 4 seasons and just right most of the time. Crime is low, but guns are prevalent, so it usually makes for polite people, IMO. Drivers are mostly sane compared to the I-15 drivers thru town. In fact, they are too slow generally.
Thank you jenniferbean & Carlyee3 for replying to my post! Wasn't sure if I would get any replies at all.
There are many things that I miss & love about Vegas ... the variety the city has to offer: casinos, buffets (I'll admit I love Vegas buffets ... LOL), Red Rock, Mt. Charleston (I learned to ski there), Lake Mead, and it's close proximity to North AZ (Sedona, etc.) and Utah's Canyonland ... big outdoor desert lover here! I left Vegas 3 years ago, but recently I started reading the happenings on City Data. People talked about the crime getting worse ... like it wasn't bad enough. Sigh. I don't miss driving w/ the crazies on the I-15, nor the rude/unprofessional apartment property managers. But w/ any major city, especially one w/ gambling, it's going to have serious negatives along w/ the positives. I guess it comes down to what I can deal w/ and what I'm looking for overall in a city.
I've read that even though there is not much ethnic diversity in Boise, the people come from the place of, "Live & Let Live" ... that's awesome! I was born in Hawaii and spent my adult life (I'm 45) between Hawaii and Vegas, so I'm use to a melting pot. But I've got to admit, I am concerned about living in Boise due to my ethnicity (Hawaiian, Chinese, Portuguese, Filipino). Other than this issue, from everything I've read Boise sounds pretty idyllic. I have this nagging feeling in the pit of my stomach that if I don't give Boise a try before moving back to Vegas I'll wish I had. Due to financial reasons, I won't be moving for 2 more years. Gosh, it feels like forever, but I want to be debt free before moving and save enough money to live off for several months till I find a job. The upside to a couple of years is it gives me ample time to keep researching Boise and plan my journey to start there
my old boss up there used to live in and misses las vegas but loves boise to I believe. He just hated the cold and missed home since he grew up in lv and has family there
Don't worry about the racial diversity thing. From my name/handle, I bet you can guess my racial heritage. My wife is Portuguese heritage, so we are a "saffron and rice team" ;-). But, compared to other places we have lived, Boise isn't all that white. I have seen more non-anglos in our immediate neighborhoods than I ever saw in Bend. At our church, I am one of the few Asians, but we have had foreign refugees from Africa and the mideast. Boise is a city that the US State Dept. sends refugees. Why? I have no idea, but they seem to be welcomed by local groups and aided.
One thing I do miss from LV is the Chinese Food and groceries. Did have to drive down to "Chinatown" or the Strip since NLV was sort of bereft.
my old boss up there used to live in and misses las vegas but loves boise to I believe. He just hated the cold and missed home since he grew up in lv and has family there
Wanted to double check I understood you correctly. Your boss ended up moving back to Vegas?
Don't worry about the racial diversity thing. From my name/handle, I bet you can guess my racial heritage. My wife is Portuguese heritage, so we are a "saffron and rice team" ;-). But, compared to other places we have lived, Boise isn't all that white. I have seen more non-anglos in our immediate neighborhoods than I ever saw in Bend. At our church, I am one of the few Asians, but we have had foreign refugees from Africa and the mideast. Boise is a city that the US State Dept. sends refugees. Why? I have no idea, but they seem to be welcomed by local groups and aided.
One thing I do miss from LV is the Chinese Food and groceries. Did have to drive down to "Chinatown" or the Strip since NLV was sort of bereft.
I read on this board about refugees in Boise. Maybe the State Dept chose Boise because of how wonderful the city is compared to other major cities. What other major city w/ the same population size of Boise can claim to have low crime? I would believe, none. Plus the moderate year round climate, and beautiful foothills and river right there w/ the city ... that's unheard of, and are the reasons why I'm curious as all heck about Boise. The low wages does concern me, but fortunately I am a minimalist. The main thing is ... will I be able to get a job, and how long will it take? The only way I'll know is if I try.
This Land is Your Land
Community garden offers unique bond among refugees, Boise synagogue
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It's called tikkun olam--a 6th century Hebrew word that means "improve the world." And while no one is saying that a garden on the Boise Bench will yield everlasting peace on Earth, this nondescript parcel of land unites people from multiple nations and religions, all kneeling together--not in a house of worship, but on a plot of soil. And what is merely tilled dirt now should be a bountiful oasis come July.
Don't worry about the racial diversity thing. From my name/handle, I bet you can guess my racial heritage. My wife is Portuguese heritage, so we are a "saffron and rice team" ;-). But, compared to other places we have lived, Boise isn't all that white. I have seen more non-anglos in our immediate neighborhoods than I ever saw in Bend. At our church, I am one of the few Asians, but we have had foreign refugees from Africa and the mideast. Boise is a city that the US State Dept. sends refugees. Why? I have no idea, but they seem to be welcomed by local groups and aided.
One thing I do miss from LV is the Chinese Food and groceries. Did have to drive down to "Chinatown" or the Strip since NLV was sort of bereft.
Orient Market Brings Fresh Produce and Meat to Boise's Bench
Exploring the Saturday morning market, before it's picked clean
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Orient Market Owner Hoa Ta said the store sends a truck to Los Angeles every week to pick up this bountiful shipment. One of his most popular items is the whole fish.
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