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@effi

recently replied in Sydney

Lives in Sydney · From Sydney

English (Native) joined 3y3m Mar 6, 2023, 15:52 ago

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

Jun 3

The guide's right about King Street but the real magic is in the side streets between Newtown and Erskineville. Union Street has a community garden that's open to the public, and there's a tiny book e...

Jun 20

Quezon City

Best Food in Quezon City (2026)

Nice write-up. One spot that deserves a mention is the original Mang Larry's Isawan along Katipunan Avenue just outside UP's Gate 2. It's been there for decades and their chicken isaw, pork barbecue,...

Jun 7

Asmara

3 Days in Asmara: Itinerary 2026

I've done this exact route a few times and it holds up well. One thing I'd add is that the National Museum is usually pretty quiet in the early afternoon, so you can take your time without feeling rus...

Jun 2

Eslamshahr

Best Food in Eslamshahr (2026)

I've been going to Haj Mahmoud Dizi for years and can confirm it's the real deal, but a tip the guide misses: ask for extra bread when you order. They'll bring you more sangak without charging, and yo...

Jun 1

Brisbane

Best Food in Brisbane (2026)

Great list, really captures the range. One spot I'd throw in is Julius Pizzeria in South Brisbane on Grey Street - they do a proper woodfired margherita for about $22 and it's easily the best pizza in...

May 13

Seoul

Foreigner friendly edm nightclubs?

Was thinking of heading to club aura for a night out with my partner but I am 34 and Canadian. I was reading they do not let anyone south of 30 in the club and some foreigners have issues getting in.....

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Bangkok

Best Public Hospital in Bangkok for yearly physical....and cost?...(only public hospital)

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Apr 29

Dubai

What is it about Sales and Real Estate in Dubai?

So almost everyone I know, is in Sales here. People in big tech companies as well are in sales, every other guy is in Real Estate. From I gauged, Dubai wanted to expand from just being a trading/finan...

1 3 2mos

Tokyo

Where to buy jewelry for man?

Hey, New here and looking to buy nice bracelet and maybe a ring. Wonder if there are jewlery stores or stalls on budget (up to 6000 jpy) and where do they hide. Thanks in advance!

1 3 2mos

Apr 27

Tokyo

Does anyone know where to find a good pocket knife in Tokyo?

Edited to add: people keep telling me they are illegal but I looked it up before I posted and they are legal up to 15 CM. I would love to buy a good pocket knife made in Japan. I'm hoping that since...

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