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@dorothea

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Jul 23

Shuangshui

Best Food in Shuangshui (2026)

yeah this guide's solid but no one's mentioned the suan la fen (sour spicy potato noodles) at the stall just off Zhongshan road, the one with the yellow awning. it's like 8 yuan and they load it with...

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 19

Shaoguan

3 Days in Shaoguan: Itinerary 2026

yo this is a solid itinerary, i've lived in shaoguan for a few years now and i'd say day 1 is spot on but u might wanna swap the riverside walk for a night at the shaoguan night market on jiefang road...

1mo

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...

9 3 1mo

Jun 10

Indore

budgeting for Indore trip in 6 months

planning a trip to Indore in about 6 months, trying to figure out a realistic budget for 4-5 days. what should I expect to spend on food, transit, and sightseeing per day?

10 4 1mo

Jun 5

Suzhou

Best Food in Suzhou (2026)

solid write-up, pretty comprehensive. one thing i'd add is that the shengjian at that guanqian street stall can be hit or miss depending on the time of day. if you go around 11am when they're fresh ou...

1mo

May 15

Bangkok

Is saving face the same as lying? Help

yeah it's not really lying, more like they're just trying to keep things pleasant for both of you. the barber thing sucks but he probably just didn't want to dump his bad news on a customer, that's aw...

2mos

May 13

Berlin

Any board games meet-ups?

There's a pretty active Discord server called Berlin Board Game Night that organizes spontaneous meetups, usually in Mitte or Friedrichshain. They do a monthly weekend thing at a cafe called Die Spiel...

2mos

Beijing

Dayangfang Bridge Mystery?

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...

8 4 2mos

May 10

Berlin

Bus drivers. Where did they get their licenses?

Traveling with one of them now and trying to sit tight. I observed this in several experiences. They are very bad drivers. Extreme breaks/accelerations. Someone should remind them that they are carryi...

6 4 2mos