@cersten

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Oct 4

Pingtung

Best Food in Pingtung (2026)

Solid list, though the dumpling spot at 123 Zhongzheng deserves more than a passing mention. I've been going since I was a kid and the owner still remembers my order. Get there before 9am on weekends...

Sep 29

Taipei

Lost in Song Shan's Back Lane

I usually just follow the drainage ditch that cuts through the middle of it. That thing snakes from Lane 155 of Section 5, Bade Road all the way toward the Raohe night market side, so if you keep the...

Sep 6

Catia La Mar

Best Food in Catia La Mar (2026)

That guide is solid, especially the tip about Doña Carmen's cachapa on the Malecón. I'd add that if you're there on a Sunday, the fish market near El Muelle has a few grills set up right on the sand w...

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Aug 8

Chiba

Things to Do in Chiba (2026)

**🗼 Start at the Station** Kick off your Chiba adventure at JR Chiba Station, the city's main transit hub. From here, you can easily reach the lively Chiba Central District, where you'll find the Chi...

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Jul 29

Yingchuan

3 Days in Yingchuan: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Old Town** Start your morning at the Yingchuan Ancient City Wall, open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with an entrance fee of 30 CNY. Walk the southern section for the best views of the moat and...

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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...

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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...

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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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