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@cersten

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Lives in Taipei · From Taipei

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

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Jun 30

Chengde

Chengde Hidden Gems (2026)

This is a solid guide. I'd add that the Old North Gate area is worth visiting on a Sunday morning, when a small informal market sets up along Huayuan Lane with farmers selling dried hawthorn and wild...

Jun 24

Brooklyn

3 Days in Brooklyn: Itinerary 2026

The Devocion recommendation is spot on, but if you're in Williamsburg on a weekend morning, the line can snake down the block. I'd suggest going on a weekday or hitting up Sey Coffee on Grattan Street...

Jun 11

Izmir

3 Days in Izmir: Itinerary 2026

This is a solid itinerary, you've hit the main spots. One thing I'd add is that on your first day, right after the Agora, you can walk to the nearby elevator. It's called the Asansör, and for a few li...

Jun 7

Shaoxing

Best Food in Shaoxing (2026)

Nice work on this guide, it covers the essentials well. One thing I'd add is that the stinky tofu at Lao Ding Chou Doufu is great, but if you want it with a bit more crunch, the stall just two doors d...

Jun 1

Adelaide

Getting around Adelaide in 4 months?

I'm heading to Adelaide in about 4 months and trying to figure out the best way to get around. Should I rely on the tram and buses, or is it worth renting a car for a few days?

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May 20

Tlalnepantla

Best Food in Tlalnepantla (2026)

**🌮 Street Food Staples** Tlalnepantla's street food scene is vibrant and affordable. Head to the corner of Avenida Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and Calle Hidalgo for tacos de canasta at Tacos El Güero,...

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May 15

Seoul

Cherry blossom tours- To go or not to go?

I will be visiting Seoul in the first week of April and then I plan to go to Busan. This is my first time in the country and there is a lot of buzz around the cherry blossom tours and events revolving...

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Bangkok

First time applying 90days report online, rejection ?

the online system is weirdly strict about the exact format - make sure ur putting the date as dd/mm/yyyy not mm/dd/yyyy or it'll bounce. common mistake also when they ask for "visa expiration" they m...

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May 13

Tokyo

Anyone here who knows where I can buy a Shigemitsu Kitchen Knife in Shinjuku City?

Hi everyone, title says it all. Anyone here familiar with Shigemitsu Kitchen Knives and if there's a retailer in Shinjuku that carries it? Thanks!!

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May 9

Tokyo

Any golfers in Tokyo?

Hey yall, Golfer here. Not too good, not too bad. Chill enough to run through 18 holes together and grab a drink afterwards. My only weakness is I just got my driver license so I currently cannot dri...

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