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

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solid guide, especially the steel plant tour. i did that a few years back and honestly it's way more impressive than i expected, you really feel the scale of it. one thing i'd add: the plant has a sma...

Jul 28

Nay Pyi Taw

Best Food in Nay Pyi Taw (2026)

honestly the guide is solid but one thing it doesnt mention is that most tea shops in nay pyi taw have a secret menu item called "kyay oh" which is basically a noodle soup with pork offal and a soft b...

Jul 16

Haiphong

Haiphong on a Budget: Tips 2026

**🍜 Eat Like a Local** Street food is your best friend here. A bowl of banh da cua at Quan Ba Tam costs just 30,000 VND ($1.25). For a filling com binh dan (rice with meat and veggies), expect to pay...

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Jun 28

Vancouver

Best Food in Vancouver (2026)

tbh the granville island tip about going early is spot on. if you're there on a weekend tho, skip the market lines entirely and walk over to the net loft building, there's a little oyster bar called t...

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Jun 16

Guang'an

Things to Do in Guang'an (2026)

**🏛️ Deng Xiaoping's Hometown** Start your visit at the Deng Xiaoping Former Residence, located at 1 Xiexing Road in Guang'an District. This well-preserved courtyard house offers a glimpse into the ea...

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Jun 14

Sydney

Sydney on a Budget: Tips 2026

honestly the guide's right about the sunday cap being insane but also worth noting the opal card works on the manly ferry which is usually like $9 each way so on a sunday that's basically free. i've d...

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Jun 12

Yanjiang

Best Food in Yanjiang (2026)

**🍜 Where to Start** Begin your food tour at the Yanjiang Night Market on Renmin Road, open daily from 5 PM to midnight. This bustling hub offers a wide range of local snacks and street food, with mo...

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Jun 6

Melbourne

Things to Do in Melbourne (2026)

solid write up, covers the bases pretty well. one thing i'd flag is the NGV friday nights during summer, they stay open late and have live music and a bar, entry is free for the permanent stuff and it...

2mos

May 16

Los Angeles

What's your favorite free activity in Los Angeles?

Don't feel like dropping a lot of cash. So what's your go-to free spots?

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May 11

Tokyo

Where to buy a formal suit?

Hello! Just as the title question says, I'm looking for a place to buy a suit. I'd welcome suggestions for both shops and general areas - thank you! Edit: I will be using the suit as a wedding guest,...

3 3 3mos

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