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Jul 30

Bekasi

Day trips from Bekasi?

I'm heading to Bekasi in about six months and want to plan some day trips. What are your favorite spots within a couple hours' drive?

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Jul 13

I'd really recommend timing your Xishan hike for late afternoon instead of sunrise. I did that last spring and had the place almost to myself, plus the light on the karst peaks was beautiful. The temp...

Jul 12

Madurai

Things to Do in Madurai (2026)

The guide mentions the Meenakshi Temple morning rituals, but if you can time it right, try to be there for the evening ceremony around 7:00 PM. The temple is lit up with hundreds of lamps, and the atm...

Jul 6

Liaoyang

Things to Do in Liaoyang (2026)

The museum is worth more than the 1.5 hours they suggest, I spent almost three in there and still felt rushed through the Qing dynasty section. The Buddhist sculpture hall on the second floor has some...

Jul 3

Hezhou

Best Food in Hezhou (2026)

the guide's spot on about Laojia Hakka Restaurant but i'd also recommend trying their braised pork belly with preserved vegetables, it's like 48 RMB and melts in your mouth. if you're around Hezhou Mu...

Jun 29

Quzhou

Best Food in Quzhou (2026)

The guide nails it with the San Tou Yi Zhang, but I'd say the duck head is the best entry point for first timers. The meat is surprisingly tender once you get past the bones, and the braising liquid h...

Jun 5

Fuzhou

3 Days in Fuzhou: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Where to Start** Base yourself near the city center, around Dongjiekou or Wuyi Square, for easy access to major sights. The Fuzhou Metro lines 1 and 2 intersect here, making transit between neigh...

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May 26

Lima

3 Days in Lima: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Historic Center** Start your first day in Lima's Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Plaza Mayor, the Government Palace, and the Cathedral of Lima, which opens daily f...

0 3 2mos

May 12

Bangkok

For a pattaya Experience in Bangkok, what is the best place to go?

Pattaya experience, in the meaning of, beer bars and "friendly" girls/boys. My first ideas are: Nana, around soi 11? (Ambassador Hotel, The Landmark?) Soi Cowboy, but which hotels? (Jasmine City?)...

20 3 2mos

May 11

Beijing

Qianmen Street Food Showdown?

So, I'm heading to Qianmen next month. I've heard the street food is AMAZING but also... overwhelming. Seriously, the sheer number of choices is kinda terrifying. My question is: what's the ONE dish I...

3 3 2mos