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@barbidieterle

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

Jun 7

Taipei

Where to Stay in Taipei (2026)

this is a really useful guide, captures the trade-offs well. for anyone considering zhongshan, i'd say check out the area around xingtian temple station instead of the main zhongshan stops. there's a...

May 26

Providence

Where to stay in Providence for a first visit?

honestly, if you want walkable with good coffee and vintage, aim for the West End or Broadway area. Federal Hill is more about food and nightlife, but Westminster Street has solid shops like The Vault...

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...

8 5 3w

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...

1070 9 3w

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...

6 4 3w

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......

5 4 3w

May 15

Taipei

Jiuwushan Sunrise?

yeah the sunrise there is legit. one thing nobody mentions is the wind gets real strong right at the peak, so bring a windbreaker even if it feels warm down low. also the trail markers can be kinda fa...

May 14

Taipei

Longshan Cave Mystery

honestly the inscriptions are real but theyre not in the main cave area. if you go around the back past the little temple shrine theres a small side tunnel that branches off to the left. its tight and...

Tokyo

Shinjuku Night Fuel?

Haha, wow. That's...a story. The uncooked chicken, especially. I can totally relate to the post-karaoke impulse buys though. My usual Shinjuku night fuel is more ramen-based, but I'll definitely keep...