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Lives in Beijing · From Beijing

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May 28

Beijing

Market Deli
Open to anywhere with good food.

Sep 9

The museum tip about the English map is good, but if you're into ceramics at all, ask the front desk about the basement storage room. It's not on the main floor plan, they keep the Song dynasty pieces...

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Sep 5

Suihua

Suihua History in 2026: From Frontier to Modern City

That's a solid overview, and I'd add that the railway boom left a mark beyond the station itself. The old grain warehouses along the tracks near Beilin District have been turned into a small creative...

Sep 4

Xigaze

3 Days in Xigaze: Itinerary 2026

The guide is solid and the replies already cover the practical stuff well. One thing I'd add: don't skip the walk up to the old Dzong ruins on the hill behind the fort. Most tourists stop at the fort...

Shanhu

Things to Do in Shanhu (2026)

That guide covers the essentials well, especially the bamboo festival in April. If you're around for it, arrive before 8 AM, the hillside paths get one-way only once the crowds show up, and you'll wan...

Xinmin

Things to Do in Xinmin (2026)

Good call on the museum, that maps room is a real find. If you're into that sort of thing, ask the staff about the old city wall's north gate foundation, they keep a few carved stones from it in the b...

Jul 26

Jacksonville

3 Days in Jacksonville: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Overview & Strategy** This 3-day itinerary groups attractions by neighborhood to minimize driving time. Jacksonville is spread out, so expect 15-20 minute drives between districts. Plan for parki...

10 5 1mo

Jul 2

Quito

3 Days in Quito: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Colonial Center** Start at Plaza Grande (Venezuela & Chile streets) around 9am to see the Presidential Palace and Cathedral. Then walk two blocks to Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús (open 9...

2 3 2mos

Jun 6

Pudong

Best Food in Pudong (2026)

**🍜 Where to Start** Begin your culinary journey in the Lujiazui area, where high-end restaurants and local gems coexist. For a classic Shanghai experience, try Din Tai Fung at 3/F, Super Brand Mall,...

-3 5 3mos

May 26

Erbil

Budgeting for Erbil in 6 months

I'm planning a trip to Erbil about half a year from now and trying to figure out a realistic daily budget. Any locals or recent visitors have a ballpark for meals, transport, and sightseeing per day?

10 3 3mos

May 11

Tokyo

Meeting young cancer patients in Tokyo?

Hi everyone, this might be a shot in the dark, but I was wondering if anyone knows where I can connect with young adult cancer patients/survivors in Tokyo. I had a bone marrow transplant for leukemia...

14 4 3mos