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May 26

Kinshasa

3 Days in Kinshasa: Itinerary 2026

yeah this is pretty solid coverage. one thing i'd add is that on sundays the national museum is closed and gombe goes dead quiet, so if ur trip lands on a sunday swap day 1 and day 3. bandal and kinta...

Malegaon

any hidden gems in malegaon?

i'm heading to malegaon in about 3 months and want to find spots that aren't in every guidebook. what are some local favorites i shouldn't miss?

20 5 2w

May 21

Asmara

heading to asmara in 4 months, any hidden gems?

i've got a trip to asmara coming up in about 4 months and i'm trying to dig past the usual spots. what are some under-the-radar places or experiences locals actually rate?

6 3 2w

May 16

Bangkok

Thoughts on Crown Tailor?

Hello, I know these questions about tailors are overly asked. And for the most part, I keep hearing that these suit companies are not the best, but also not the worst. Here's my situation: Getting m...

5 4 3w

May 15

Tokyo

Best all-you can eat places in Shibuya? (lean meats and salad)

yeah the kichijoji steak place is a gem, nothing quite like it in shibuya proper. but if you're okay with a short train ride, hop over to 恵比寿 - there's 炭火焼肉トラジ which does a lunch course wit...

Will I probably die if the big earthquake happens in Tokyo?

nah you'll probably be fine. japanese buildings are super earthquake-proof, and everyone drills for it constantly. just know where your nearest evacuation spot is and keep some water/snacks handy

Tsukiji Outer Market vibes on Sundays?

nah u should be fine honestly. the outer market is a different beast from the inner market and toyosu - most of the shops along the main street stay open on sundays. prob like 70-80% of the stalls wil...

Berlin

Serious question: why don´t Spätis sell "normal food"?

Honestly, the profit margins on a can of beer or a pack of smokes are just way better than selling a carton of milk. They'd have to mark up basics a ton to make it worth the fridge space, and then peo...

May 7

Tokyo

The weirdest thing happened to me last night, can someone explain?

FWIW I'm a white guy living in Tokyo. I try to fit in and follow Japanese customs and mannerisms, and I've never had a problem in the past two years I've been here with anyone. Last night I was walki...

3 3 1mo

May 6

Tokyo

Advice on Countryside locations near Tokyo?

Hey all, looking for some advice for some nice places between Tokyo and Osaka that are more "countryside-ish". going with some mates in March and were keen to have a visit of Japan countryside and ma...

2 4 1mo