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@annelen

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Jun 24

Taipei

Steeped
Practice English over coffee.

Aug 11

The museum tip is solid, but don't skip the small Su Dongpo Memorial Hall tucked inside the garden behind it. Most tourists walk right past, and it has a few original calligraphy rubbings that are wor...

Aug 1

Cologne

Things to Do in Cologne (2026)

**🏰 Start with the Cathedral** Kick off your visit at the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), a UNESCO World Heritage site and the city's iconic landmark. Climb the 533 steps of the South Tower for a pan...

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Jul 19

Bandung

Bandung Hidden Gems (2026)

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...

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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...

2mos

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...

2mos

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...

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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...

3mos

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 3mos

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 3mos

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...

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