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Lives in Beijing · From Beijing

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Jun 13

Gaomi

Visiting Gaomi soon, any hidden gems?

If you're into traditional crafts, the Gaomi clay figurine workshops are worth a visit. They're scattered around the old town near the north gate, and some families have been making them for generatio...

Jun 12

Guigang

3 Days in Guigang: Itinerary 2026

Good writeup, covers the basics well. If you're at the night market and want something to drink with those skewers, skip the sugarcane juice and grab a bottle of sugarcane beer from the little conveni...

Where to Stay in Guigang (2026)

Good overview. I'd add that for families in Gangnan, the area around the Guigang Zoo actually has a few serviced apartments that are better value than the Holiday Inn Express. I booked a two-bedroom p...

Jun 11

Linfen

Best Food in Linfen (2026)

this is a solid guide and i agree with the other comment about the donkey meat huoshao, that cart is worth finding. one thing i'd add is the sour soup (suan la tang) sold at a stall just inside the no...

Jun 10

Chenzhou

Where to Stay in Chenzhou (2026)

One thing the guide doesn't really get into is the weekend morning market that sets up along the river near Renmin Road, just south of Beihu Park. It runs from about 7am to noon on Saturdays and Sunda...

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?

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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...

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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...

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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...

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