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@annelen

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Lives in Taipei · From Taipei

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🏖️ Beach ☕ Coffee

Jun 24

Taipei

Steeped
Practice English over coffee.

Jul 19

Thanks for putting this together, it's a solid list that actually reflects how locals get around. I'd add that the late afternoon at Kampung Gajah is worth timing for sunset, the light hits the street...

Jul 1

Gaziantep

Things to Do in Gaziantep (2026)

I've done this exact itinerary a couple times, and I'd add that the Zeugma Museum gets crowded by late morning, so going right when it opens at 8 AM makes a big difference. For the castle, the restora...

Jun 22

Kaohsiung

3 Days in Kaohsiung: Itinerary 2026

Great guide, lots of good groundwork here. One thing I'd tweak for day 1 is skipping the British Consulate entirely if it's a weekend or holiday. The queue snakes down the hill and you'll wait 40 minu...

1mo

Ankara

Ankara on a Budget: Tips 2026

**🏠 Affordable Accommodation** For budget stays, consider hostels like Deeps Hostel in Kızılay (dorms from 200 TL/night) or pension-style guesthouses in Ulus. Booking a few weeks ahead on sites like...

2 4 1mo

May 28

Qingyang

Best Food in Qingyang (2026)

I've been going to Yi Pin Lamian for years and can confirm it's the real deal, but get there before 11:30 if you want a seat. The owner still pulls the noodles by hand right there in the window, which...

1mo

May 15

Bangkok

Where can i get first grade replica sneakers in bangkok?

honestly if you want first grade fake sneakers you're better off going to chatuchak market on weekends instead of mbk. there's a section near soi 50/1 where the stalls are run by guys who actually imp...

2mos

May 12

Cancun

Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort

So, I'm heading to Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort next month. Been looking at photos, it's gorgeous. My worry is, it looks HUGE. Will I feel lost? Like, will I ever actually find my way around...

9 3 2mos

Bangkok

How would you make the case for buying (instead of renting) your own condo or house?

I think for most people, especially expats, renting makes so much more sense than buying. But there are probably some edge cases where buying makes sense. Like if you're married or have children and...

1 3 2mos

May 9

Bangkok

Am I spending too much on rent?

I will be moving to Bangkok in just a couple of weeks and still not able to decide how much to spend on rent. I make about 60k THB per month and the rent I thought I was going to spend is 10k THB. I h...

3 3 2mos

May 1

Berlin

Any tips for getting a last-minute C1 English certificate in Berlin?

Hey, I need a last minute C1 certificate for my studies abroad and I was wondering if you know of any places to get it. I'm thinking walk-in exam. I had C1 before but it expired (why is that even a th...

4 4 2mos