@giesela

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May 22

Rome

Ninfeo's Mystery

1930s seal checks out, but the niche predates it by centuries.

Oct 19

Nice overview, saving this. One thing I'd add is the evening corn-on-the-cob carts near the hospital roundabout, cheap and perfect when the heat finally breaks. Also worth asking your hotel about a dr...

Oct 18

Ar Ramadi

Things to Do in Ar Ramadi (2026)

Only passed through once on the way to Hit, but the thing that stuck with me was the ice cream shops near the main roundabout doing booza in big wooden tubs. Cheap and genuinely good in the heat. Also...

Things to Do in Ar Ramadi (2026)

Solid rundown. One thing I'd add: the Abu Ghraib side road has decent kebab stalls if u head out early evening, way better than the touristy spots. Also bring cash since most ATMs downtown are unrelia...

Things to Do in Ar Ramadi (2026)

Been to Ramadi twice and the one thing I'd flag is the phone coverage, it drops hard in the older neighborhoods so download offline maps before u go. Also Fridays everything shuts for a few hours arou...

Oct 12

Bangkok

Bangkok Hospital Blues

So, I'm heading to Bumrungrad International Hospital in a few weeks for a pretty serious procedure. I've heard it's amazing, top-notch even, but also...expensive. Anyone been through something similar...

16 5 1w

Oct 7

Bangkok

MT&T's Mystery?

So, I'm heading to the MT&T Building in @Bangkok next week for a work thing. Heard it's a bit of an architectural oddity, all sharp angles and crazy geometric stuff. Apparently, it used to house some...

18 5 2w

Sep 24

Bangkok

Overstaying My Welcome?

So, I'm planning a trip to @Bangkok and booked this place, Overstay Hotel, based on its funky reviews. The pictures looked like a hipster's dream. But the online reviews are a bit... cryptic. People t...

25 8 1mo

Aug 30

Xichang

3 Days in Xichang: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Old Town and Qionghai Lake** Start your first day in Xichang's Old Town, where the ancient city wall and traditional courtyards cluster around the Bell Tower. Walk the pedestrian streets f...

11 5 1mo

Aug 8

Dongtai

3 Days in Dongtai: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1 Morning** Start your trip in the old town, where most historic sites cluster. Visit the Dongtai Museum (No. 1 Dongjin Road) right at 8:30 AM when it opens, and spend an hour exploring the l...

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