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just back from brunch in bangsar, obsessed with char kway teow from Imbi market

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Jul 25

Kuala Lumpur

The Pickle Barrel
Open to anywhere with good food.

Sep 21

Solid itinerary, covers the main stuff well. One thing I'd add: the walk from the Kasbah down through the medina to Bab El Had is way better in the late afternoon, the light on the white walls is unre...

Sep 2

Malegaon

3 Days in Malegaon: Itinerary 2026

honestly the itinerary is pretty solid but you're missing one thing, the power loom sound. Malegaon runs on it, literally. if you're near the old city around 6pm, walk past any of the smaller weaving...

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Aug 28

Qian'an

3 Days in Qian'an: Itinerary 2026

solid itinerary, honestly. I've done the museum and park combo a few times and it's a good pace. one thing I'd add: the museum's second floor has a really well done section on the old city walls that...

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Karachi

Brief History of Karachi: From Founding to Today (2026)

honestly the guide nails the big landmarks but skips the food angle which is half the charm. after the heritage walk, head to the old city near Kharadar and try the haleem at the small stall opposite...

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Aug 6

Shymkent

3 Days in Shymkent: Itinerary 2026

honestly the itinerary is solid but you're missing the best part of Shymkent, the bazaar culture. skip the Mega Center and hit the Koktem Bazaar near the bus station instead, it's more chaotic but way...

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Jul 22

Jiangyin

3 Days in Jiangyin: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1 Overview** Start your first day in the city center, focusing on Jiangyin's historical and cultural landmarks. The compact downtown area is walkable, so you can cover several sites without n...

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Jul 10

Conakry

Best Food in Conakry (2026)

**🍜 Where to Start** Begin your culinary journey at the Marché Madina food court, where you'll find an array of local dishes like poulet yassa and mafé. For a sit-down meal, head to Le Jardin de l'In...

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Jul 4

Aleppo

Best Food in Aleppo (2026)

**🍽️ Where to Start** Begin your culinary journey in the historic Al-Jdayde district, where traditional restaurants line the cobblestone streets. For an authentic Aleppan breakfast, head to Beit Sissi...

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May 27

Wenzhou

Best Food in Wenzhou (2026)

**🍜 Signature Noodle Dish** Wenzhou is famous for its rice noodles, known as mixian, served in a savory broth with pickled vegetables and pork. Head to Lao Ma Tou Mixian at 123 Renmin Road for a bowl...

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May 15

Hong Kong

Kowloon Tsai Mysteries?

So I went to Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground last week for a football match. The atmosphere was electric, proper buzzing! But after the game, walking back to the MTR, I noticed this weird little alleyway n...

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