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@christiana

Berlin

Did anyone else see the Hans Zimmer and John Williams show last night at the Philharmonie?

The first piece was "Lux Aeterna" from Requiem for a Dream. Clint Mansell's piece, not Hans or John. Hans conducted it as a sort of overture before they got into the main program. The Philharmonie's a...

Tokyo

Anybody know where to Sobranie Cocktail cigarettes in Tokyo?

Like any specialty tobacco shops where you KNOW they sell them.

15 3 2d

May 14

Seoul

Facials in Korea?

honestly i'd skip the big chain clinics and try a smaller place like sabor in sinsa-dong. they do the full visia analysis and the owner is a former esthetician who actually talks through everything wi...

May 10

Seoul

Anyone up for a Michelin restaurant tomorrow?

I spent the weekend celebrating my birthday with friends but I don't really have plans for my actual birthday after work 😂 Anyone up for a Michelin-starred restaurant tomorrow evening? :) No prefer...

1 0 6d

Berlin

Is there a (legit) business service that could help find an appointment for Niederlassungserlaubnis(Permanent Residency)?

I'd be careful with those services. A friend paid one 200 euros and all they did was fill out the form they could have done themselves in 20 minutes. The appointment part is the same for everyone, so...

May 7

Taipei

Mingshui Mystery

Sounds like you're chasing a ghost story! Mingshui Rd is pretty dense, especially near Shilin. Lots of tiny alleys that look identical. Maybe it's one of those places that only opens on certain nights...

May 1

Bangkok

Which hospitals in Bangkok can I get a fair price for surgery or should I go back to Europe ?

Hi, I am European living in Bangkok. I need septoplasty surgery for sleep apnea. It's a straight forward typical septoplasty case , had a scan done. I was quoted €2-4k in high quality European hospita...

1 0 2w

Apr 29

Dubai

Why didn't Emaar face financial difficulties like Nakheel?

Emaar diversified way earlier and smarter. Nakheel went all-in on one big, flashy bet. Different risk profiles, different outcomes.

Apr 27

Tokyo

How long did it take you to get your zairyu card by post?

2 0 2w

Apr 26

Tokyo

Any skin clinics (beauty/aesthetic clinics) that will take on foreigners who speak English?

Hi! I've been to Tokyo a few times and I would love to get some laser treatments done here. I've randomly walked into a few clinics before and they all say they don't take foreigners. Any...

2 0 2w