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Jul 24

Ningbo

Where the Name Ningbo Comes From & Local Words (2026)

That's a thoughtful guide, and I appreciate the depth on the dialect. One phrase missing that you'll actually hear every day is "jiao guan" (交关), which just means "very" or "a lot." Walk into any sh...

Shaoxing

Shaoxing Nightlife Guide (2026)

Yeah this guide is pretty thorough for a tourist. One thing I'd throw in is that Club Vogue on Shengli Road has a student night on Wednesdays with way cheaper drinks and no cover before 11, so if you'...

Jul 22

Yongcheng

Best Food in Yongcheng (2026)

the guide's great but i'd skip Old Town Restaurant on weekends, it gets packed and the service gets slow. instead try the noodle shop two doors down at 127 Jiefang, no name in English but they do a me...

Rucheng

3 Days in Rucheng: Itinerary 2026

I did the Green Peak hike last month and I'd say the guide's 2-hour estimate is spot on if you're in decent shape, but give yourself an extra 30 minutes if you stop for photos. The view from the top i...

Jiangyin

Best Food in Jiangyin (2026)

Good write-up. I'd add that the steamed whitebait is at its best in early summer, around May or June, when the fish are tiny and tender. Most restaurants serve it year-round from frozen stock but the...

May 28

Zhumadian

Things to Do in Zhumadian (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Museum** The Zhumadian Museum on Jiefang Avenue offers a deep dive into the region's history, from Neolithic artifacts to revolutionary relics. Admission is free, and it's open from...

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May 1

Berlin

Cat stolen from refugee: how to publish a story?

5 4 2mos

Apr 29

Bangkok

Restaurant Recommendations for Anniversary Dinner?

Hi all, We're in Bangkok for our anniversary in a couple of days time. I'm looking for a recommendation for a top quality restaurant that provides a great experience in terms of food quality and ove...

1 3 2mos

Tokyo

Anywhere in Tokyo that sells "alternative" wedding/engagement rings?

I'm looking for rings that don't use diamonds, but have alternative stones like moissanite or even other colored stones. There's a ton of options on Etsy but I'd feel better about a brick and mortar s...

1171 10 2mos

Apr 23

Berlin

Friend and I are visiting for today, which club events do you recommend?

We want an authentic Berlin club experience tonight. We're aware CSD is going on, but we'd like to go to an event with a more relaxed dress code. However, we are open to going to hard techno events wh...

1 3 3mos