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@barbidieterle

recently replied in Beijing

Lives in Taipei · From Taipei

Chinese (Native) joined 3y6m Mar 6, 2023, 15:58 ago

@barbidieterle joined asklocals 3 years ago in Taipei and hasn't added a bio yet.

May 25

ngl the feira livre tip is gold, but if u want something even more local, hit the mercadão municipal on Rua Rio Branco on a saturday morning. it's a covered market, kinda chaotic, but the pastel de an...

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Sep 7

Shimoga

Things to Do in Shimoga (2026)

fwiw the nehru park evening walk is nice but if u can time it with the flower show they do in december it's a whole different vibe, they light up the whole park and the kids area turns into a mini car...

Aug 28

Comodoro Rivadavia

3 Days in Comodoro Rivadavia: Itinerary 2026

honestly the guide nails the Costanera vibe but the real move is hitting it at golden hour, grab a coffee from Café Müller to go and just walk the promenade, it's like the whole city comes out to say...

Oyo

Best Food in Oyo (2026)

this guide is pretty accurate, especially the amala sky pick. but i'll add that if you're there on a weekday afternoon, the gbegiri tends to run out fast, so order it first thing or go before 1pm. on...

Aug 26

Changhua

Best Food in Changhua (2026)

solid list, but the guide missed one of my favorite spots: the oyster omelet at the night market's east side, near the fruit stalls. it's a tiny cart run by an old couple, they use a wok not a flat gr...

May 23

Europe

Best Food in Europe (2026)

**🥐 Parisian Classics** Start your food tour in Paris at Du Pain et des Idees (34 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010) for their iconic escargot pastry and seasonal fruit tarts. A single pastry costs around 5 EUR...

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May 16

Tokyo

Hanazono Shrine's Secret?

I spent a week wandering around Tokyo, mostly lost in the sensory overload. But Hanazono Shrine... that was different. It felt quieter, somehow, tucked away amidst the bustling city. I spent hours the...

6 5 3mos

Ramen Run?

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next week and I'm staying near this Lawson. It's right by a bunch of ramen shops, obviously. My question is: how late do these convenience stores stay open? I'm thinking midn...

1072 9 3mos

Hanazono Shrine's Secret?

I went to Hanazono Shrine in Tokyo last month, it was beautiful, seriously. All the intricate carvings... I spent ages just looking at them. But I couldn't find anything online about the little stone...

7 4 3mos

Tokyo Gas Station Mystery

So I stopped at apollostation Okubo SS, right near the train tracks, to fill up. The attendant, this super-serious guy, barely looked at me. He just silently pumped the gas, took my money, and then......

6 4 3mos