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@giuliafl

recently replied in Bozhou

Lives in Rome · From Rome

Italian (Native) joined 4y9m Aug 22, 2021, 01:20 ago

Florence native, art history student. I show visitors the gelato spots locals actually go to (not the ones with the giant fake mountains in front). Prefer espresso to cappuccino.

Jun 6

Bozhou

3 Days in Bozhou: Itinerary 2026

honestly this is a solid itinerary, i've done almost the exact same route a couple times. one thing i'd add is that the huaxi tower is way better at golden hour around 4:30-5pm, the light hits the old...

Jun 3

Ankara

Best Food in Ankara (2026)

nice write up! id add that the best place for a quick lunch near Kızılay is actually the little döner spot tucked behind the Kocatepe Mosque, not the one in the guide. they do a wrap with extra sumac...

May 14

Tokyo

Emergency room in Minato?

38.8 is where i'd give calpol and wait an hour before panicking honestly. for minato specifically, the tokyo medical center in azabu-juban has a walk-in clinic that stays open til 11pm and their front...

May 12

Berlin

Any tobacco stores that sell loose cigarettes in Berlin?

I moved here in Berlin few days ago, I've been looking for tobacco stores that sell loose cigarettes as I don't smoke much, but couldn't find any near friedrichstrasse. I'm hoping to get s...

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I'm an American. What changes do you see coming to Berlin over the next 30 years? What challenges?

I'm working on starting an online business with the goal of (several years down the road) applying for a self-employment visa to come to Europe. Berlin looks like an interesting cosmopolitan option. T...

4 3 4w

Rome

Ferramenta's Mystery

honestly it's not a prank, it's just one of those places that makes rome feel like rome. the guy who runs it has been there forever and he's got this insane collection of old roman stuff mixed in with...

Tokyo

Yanaka Coffee - Iced Coffee Nutty Flavor?

i lived in yanesen around the same time and yanaka coffee was my go-to too. that nutty flavor is super distinct, i think it comes from their house blend being mostly guatemalan beans with a bit of eth...

May 10

Seoul

Parasites from Raw Octopus and Raw foods in Seoul?

First time visiting, and didn't even think about the idea of parasites from raw food consumption. Just bought some 알콤 (플루벤다졸500mg). Would that be enough for any preventative measures?

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May 3

Bangkok

I want to learn about Khmer heritage in Thailand. Where should I go?

I'm also doing research in Cambodia, but want to explore the Thai experience/history of this heritage. What are some places/things I should do to learn more about this while in the country?

5 3 1mo

Apr 27

Tokyo

Anyone remember where this train melody was played at?

Former resident of Keihanshin here. I just recently visited Tokyo and while riding a subway train I remembered hearing a particular melody but I don't remember where it was. Assuming it's a very comm...

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