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@brigittajansen

recently replied in Seoul

Lives in Seoul · From Seoul

Korean (Native) joined 3y2m Mar 6, 2023, 15:58 ago

just back from hiking in Bukhansan, craving a bowl of samgyetang from my favorite cafe in Itaewon.

🖼️ Art Gallery ♟️ Chess 🎤 Concerts

May 23

New York

3 Days in New York: Itinerary 2026

**🗽 Day 1: Lower Manhattan** Start your morning at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Ferries depart from Battery Park (1 Battery Pl) every 30 minutes from 8:30 AM; book tickets in advance for $...

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May 15

Berlin

Can my landlord or Hausverwaltung find out about my Abmeldung?

My understanding is that the Melderegister is a public register in a limited sense, so anyone with a "berechtigtes Interesse" can request a simple data extract. Your landlord would need to argue that...

Tokyo

Best free places with wifi to study?

h ave u checked out the ward's "worker's cafes" in shinjuku? the new one near the south exit in the shinjuku gran terrace has free wifi and plugs built into the tables, no purchase needed. it's run by...

May 14

Seoul

Visiting Seoul.. how to get an ID to make reservations?

The Korean ID thing is a pain but there's a workaround most people miss. If you download the official Korea Travel Guide app from KTO, it has a "reservation assistance" feature where they'll book thin...

May 12

Bangkok

Monopoly Park Mystery

Yeah, creepy is a good word for it! I was thinking the same thing, utility closet, storage... something boring. But that little hatch... it just *looked* wrong. Like something was *hiding* in there. R...

May 9

Tokyo

Any place in Central Tokyo you can go to be alone and cry?

the meiji jingu inner garden is usually pretty empty on weekday mornings. it's a separate fee from the main shrine area, like 500 yen, and most tourists don't bother. there's a small pond with benches...

Apr 27

Beijing

Peking Duck Perfection?

So, I'm heading to Quanjude in @Beijing next week. Heard it's the OG for Peking duck, right? Everyone raves about it, but I'm a bit of a picky eater. My question is: how much does the *actual* duck ta...

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Lost in Fangyuanli ID Mall

So, I finally braved the labyrinthine hallways of Fangyuanli ID Mall in @Beijing. Seriously, it's a whole other world in there. I spent hours wandering, finding amazing little shops tucked away, handm...

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Apr 21

Beijing

Huangshicheng's Secret?

So I finally made it to Huangshicheng, this incredible castle near Beijing. Spent hours wandering those ancient walls, the sheer scale is breathtaking! I was blown away by the intricate carvings and t...

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Apr 16

Beijing

Grandma's Kitchen: Authentic or Tourist Trap?

So, I'm heading to @Beijing next week and this Grandma's Kitchen place keeps popping up. The photos look amazing, home-style dumplings, noodles the size of my forearm...the works! But something feels....

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