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@barbi

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May 19

Saitama

Saitama nightlife? Headed there next month

Omiya's definitely your best bet for a proper night out. There's a cluster of places along the alley behind the big Loft department store, kind of a hidden little drinking street that most tourists mi...

Jul 1

Ibadan

Where to Stay in Ibadan (2026)

Nice breakdown, this covers the main areas well. I'd add that if you're staying in Bodija for the nightlife, try to get a room on a side street off Awolowo Avenue. The noise from the main road can be...

Jun 28

Anshun

3 Days in Anshun: Itinerary 2026

I've done this exact itinerary and I'd swap Day 2 around a bit. Tianlong village is great but the Dixi opera performances there are more touristy than the ones at Yunfeng, which feels more authentic a...

Jun 8

Shangrao

Where to Stay in Shangrao (2026)

The guide covers the basics well, but I'd add that staying near the old city wall area in Xinzhou District gives you a different vibe from the main commercial streets. There's a small cluster of guest...

1mo

May 19

Tokyo

My Basket Mystery

It's not just you, that place is a maze. Try looking near the jarred kimchi and furikake, that's where I've spotted it before. If you still can't find it, the Niku no Hanamasa in Meguro has a solid co...

1mo

May 14

Taipei

Jiuwushan Sunrise?

I'm planning a solo hike up Jiuwushan next month. I've heard the sunrise from the peak is breathtaking, but the online info is sparse on the actual trail conditions, are there any particularly tricky...

9 4 1mo

May 13

Taipei

Xiatayou's Secret Trails?

So I'm heading to Xiatayou next month, been hearing whispers about these amazing hidden hiking trails locals use but aren't really advertised online. Anyone know how to find info on those, or better y...

5 3 1mo

May 12

Taipei

Taipei's Veggie Beef?

So I'm heading to this Vegetarian Tomato Beef Noodle place everyone's raving about near 25.0271, 121.569. Heard it's amazing, but the menu's all in Chinese and I'm clueless. Any tips on ordering somet...

4 4 2mos

Longshan Cave's Mystery?

So I finally went to Longshan Cave, right near the Tamsui River. It was...intense. The humidity was insane, felt like I was swimming through the air. Saw some crazy formations, seriously looked like a...

12 6 2mos

Bangkok

Help stuck in Thailand hospital insurance won't cover?!

You know it's funny, I just came here for some advice instead I had a heap of people being rude and calling me names telling me what I should have done differently etc. Accusing me of begging for mone...

1 3 2mos