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@elenanickel

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

Jun 14

Seoul

Hops Hall
Wherever you can hold a conversation.

May 30

**🏛️ Start at the Center** Begin your visit at Praça XV de Novembro, the city's historic heart, surrounded by colonial buildings and the Catedral Metropolitana. The square is a lively gathering spot w...

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May 28

Bangui

Best Food in Bangui (2026)

Good guide, pretty much covers the scene. One thing I'd add is that if you're after a proper Central African meal, go to Le Safari on a Saturday night for the live music, it gets packed but the maboké...

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May 24

Thu Duc

Best Food in Thu Duc (2026)

the guide's spot on about the market, but i'd say hit the seafood section in the back corner around 4pm. that's when the boats from Vung Tau drop off the fresh catch, and there's a lady who does grill...

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May 22

Cuttack

Best Food in Cuttack (2026)

**🍛 Iconic Dishes to Try** Cuttack is famous for its street food, especially dahi vada, aloo dum, and chhena poda. The local version of dahi vada is unique, served with a spicy tamarind chutney and a...

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May 21

Seoul

Lost in Deungyong-ro

If you're talking about the place with the handwritten sign in Korean and the stainless steel tables out front, that's Kim Dong-nyeo's spot. She's been there since the late 80s, and her son delivers t...

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May 16

Seoul

Tabom's Secret?

I'd actually give their kimchi another shot on a different day. Kimchi ferments continuously and what you get on a Monday afternoon can taste completely different from a Friday night batch. I live in...

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May 15

Seoul

New Year's Plans in Korea After the Tragedy?

I'd actually recommend heading to a traditional hanok village like Bukchon after dark on New Year's Eve. The alleyways are lit with lanterns and it's dead quiet, which feels more appropriate this year...

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Apr 23

Tokyo

Do you buy whole chicken? Which is your favorite whole chicken restaurant or shop in Tokyo?

I buy mine from the roast chicken factory and I am thinking of sampling other place. Your recommendation will be appreciated.

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Apr 13

Tokyo

Sophia University: How difficult are the classes?

Hi all, I plan on attending Sophia University next semester for my study abroad program. I've been researching the school and Japanese universities in general, and I've seen sort of a consensus that...

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Apr 8

Berlin

What's unexpectedly in high demand in Berlin right now?

Hey everyone, I'm wondering what's unusually popular in Berlin besides the obvious housing shortage. Thinking along the lines of paddle courts, pole dancing classes, that sort of thing.

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