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@barbidieterle

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Lives in Taipei · From Taipei

Chinese (Native) joined 3y4m Mar 6, 2023, 15:58 ago

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

May 25

oh man, the bun ca at the little stall near the Can Tho market bus station is my go-to. it's this tiny place with no sign, just a lady with a big pot, and she loads it with fresh dill and turmeric, on...

Jul 10

Zhongli

Best Food in Zhongli (2026)

nice guide, covers the highlights pretty well. one thing i'd add is that if you're doing the bento run at jin feng, go for the minced pork rice instead of the braised pork if you want it less greasy,...

Jul 8

Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung on a Budget: Tips 2026

the guide's solid but missing one thing - the ferry to Cijin is actually NT$30 one way, not round trip, but it's still cheap af. also if you're into hiking, the trail up to Monkey Mountain in Shoushan...

Ningbo

First Time in Ningbo: Complete Guide 2026

yo this is a solid guide honestly, one thing i'd add is that the metro card (called Yongcheng Tong) works on buses too and you can get it at any station for like 20 RMB deposit. saves u from fumbling...

Jun 26

Singapore

Singapore Hidden Gems (2026)

honestly the tiong bahru community garden tip is solid but most people miss the actual hidden part - there's a tiny spiral staircase at the back that leads to a smaller terrace with herb planters and...

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 2mos

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 2mos

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 2mos

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 2mos