@dorothea

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Lives in Sydney · From Sydney

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

Jul 23

I was in @Beijing last month, and stumbled upon this incredible bridge, the Dayangfang Bridge. It's beautiful, honestly, but something felt...off. The locals all seemed to avoid it, and there was this...

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Sep 24

Novokuznetsk

Best Food in Novokuznetsk: 2026 Guide

solid list, most of those spots are legit. one thing i'd add is the pelmeni at Pelmennaya No.1 taste way better if u ask for them with smetana and a side of black bread instead of just butter, costs l...

Sep 22

Lingyuan

Things to Do in Lingyuan (2026)

the Nihewan caves tip is solid but bus 8 only runs every 40 min or so and the last one back is around 4pm, so dont cut it close or you're stuck out there. also the 1000 statues thing undersells it, ha...

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Sep 19

Shangzhi

Where to Stay in Shangzhi (2026)

honestly the guide covers the main zones well but it missed one thing: where you actually book. most of those smaller places like Beishan Inn and the guesthouses on Wenhua Road don't show up on the bi...

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Sep 16

Vladivostok

Things to Do in Vladivostok (2026)

the funicular info is a bit off, they raised it to 100 RUB a couple years back and it's cash only. also worth knowing it closes for maintenance sometimes, so check before you hike up expecting to ride...

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Sep 10

Xinshi

Things to Do in Xinshi (2026)

solid writeup, covers most of the bases. one thing i'd add: the shadow puppet shows at the Old Theater sometimes sell out on saturdays, so swing by the box office earlier in the day or grab tickets th...

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Aug 22

Zagreb

Things to Do in Zagreb (2026)

**🏰 Start at Ban Jelačić Square** Begin your Zagreb adventure at the central Ban Jelačić Square, the city's bustling heart. From here, you can easily walk to the historic Upper Town (Gornji Grad) or...

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Aug 6

Arequipa

Things to Do in Arequipa (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Plaza** Begin your visit at the Plaza de Armas, the city's historic heart, surrounded by white sillar stone buildings and the towering Cathedral. Climb the cathedral's bell tower for...

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Jun 27

Sanaa

Where to Stay in Sanaa (2026)

**🏙️ Old City Charm** The Old City is the heart of Sanaa, with its iconic tower houses and bustling souks. It's perfect for history lovers and photographers, but expect basic amenities and limited nig...

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Jun 17

Karachi

Karachi Hidden Gems (2026)

**🗺️ Where to Start** Begin your offbeat tour in the historic neighborhood of Saddar, but skip the main streets. Instead, wander into the lanes around Empress Market to find old bookshops and tiny cha...

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