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fmd_good Lives in Bangkok · home From Bangkok

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currently into pad thai from thipsamai and 35mm film photography

Jun 25
Jul 2

Shiyan

photography trip

Nov 24
Dec 3

Pietermaritzburg

wedding

Aug 25
Aug 28

Chifeng

short layover

Nov 20
Dec 11

As Sulaymaniyah

Nov 20
Dec 9

Shenyang

gap week

Jul 29

Chifeng

Jul 26

Maputo

subdirectory_arrow_right Best Food in Maputo (2026)

The guide nails it on Mercado do Peixe, but I'd add that going around 11am on a weekday means you beat the lunch rush and get the best pick of the catch. The vendors there will grill your fish with ga...
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Jul 4

Zhuhai

Jun 28

Anshun

Jun 25

Daegu

Jun 23

Padang Sidempuan

May 26

Hyderabad

subdirectory_arrow_right Best Food in Hyderabad (2026)

The guide covers the big names well, but I'd add that the biryani at Meridian in Ameerpet (near the Punjagutta circle) is a strong contender too. Their chicken 65 biryani is a local favorite that does...
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May 20

Lusaka

subdirectory_arrow_right Lusaka hidden gems? Need recs for next month

For a proper local meal, try the food market at Kamwala Trading Area on Freedom Way. It's chaotic but the grilled meat vendors there serve nshima with some of the best ifisashi in town, and a plate co...
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May 16

Tokyo

subdirectory_arrow_right I was browsing clothes with my wife and noticed clothing in many stores are not very good quality even the more expensive brands why is that?

the thing is japan's retail system works differently. most of those shops in ueno are renting space in department buildings where the brand has to pay like 30-40% commission to the building owner. so...
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May 14

Bangkok

subdirectory_arrow_right Go-Go Bar Etiquette?

Yeah, that makes sense. The "concert" analogy is perfect. I was more worried about accidentally offending someone or doing something culturally insensitive. Good to know it's mostly about being respec...
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