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@effi

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Lives in Sydney · From Sydney

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

Aug 16

Gaomi

Things to Do in Gaomi (2026)

The museum is a good starting point, but if you have time, check out the small folk art workshop tucked behind the Folk Art Center on Heping Street. It's not always marked well, but the old woman who...

Aug 9

Kirkuk

Best Food in Kirkuk (2026)

**🍢 Street Food Staples** Start your food tour at the bustling Qaysari Bazaar, where vendors grill kebabs and skewers over open flames. Try the lamb shish kebab from Abu Ali's stall, a local favorite...

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Aug 8

Dongtai

3 Days in Dongtai: Itinerary 2026

This is a solid plan, and I've done most of it myself. One thing I'd add: skip the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall if you're short on time, it's more for locals and the exhibits are mostly in Chinese....

Jul 29

Callao

Best Food in Callao (2026)

The guide nails it with El Muelle for ceviche, but I'd add that you should try the jalea mixta there too. It's a heap of fried fish, squid, and shrimp with a serious kick of lime and rocoto, runs abou...

Jul 17

Kayseri

Best Food in Kayseri (2026)

**🍖 Iconic Kayseri Dishes** Kayseri is famous for its pastirma (cured beef) and manti (Turkish dumplings). The local pastirma has a distinct garlic and fenugreek coating, while manti here are smaller...

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Jun 22

Sydney

Sydney Hidden Gems (2026)

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...

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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,...

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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...

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