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@hardaeckstein

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Lives in Bangkok · From Bangkok

Thai (Native) joined 3y6m Mar 6, 2023, 21:58 ago

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

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Sep 2

Chengde

Chengde Festivals & Events by Month (2026)

**🎆 New Year Kickoff** January 1 brings the New Year's Day celebrations, with fireworks over the Wulie River and a lively atmosphere around the Summer Resort's main gate. Locals gather for performanc...

2 4 1w

Aug 30

Trichinopoly

Where to Stay in Trichinopoly (2026)

solid guide, especially the srirangam tip for temple folks. one thing i'd add: if you're on a budget and don't mind noise, skip the central bus stand guesthouses and walk 10 mins to melapudur side str...

Aug 17

Pekanbaru

Things to Do in Pekanbaru (2026)

honestly the guide nailed most of it but i'd add one thing, skip the mall and head to jalan nangka instead on a friday night. there's this little warung called soto pakde that does insane soto ayam wi...

Jul 9

Mecca

Best Food in Mecca (2026)

honestly this guide is solid but one thing it missed is the shawarma from a place called al-khayam near the clock tower area, not the big restaurants but a tiny shop that's been there forever. their g...

2mos

Jun 18

Xinzhou

Best Food in Xinzhou (2026)

**🍜 Must-Try Local Dishes** Xinzhou is famous for its hand-pulled noodles and lamb hot pot. The signature dish is Xinzhou Braised Lamb Noodles, a hearty bowl of chewy noodles in rich broth with tende...

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May 21

Tai'an

nightlife in tai'an for a 3-month trip?

heading to tai'an in about 3 months and wondering what the nightlife scene is like. any bars or areas i should check out, or is it mostly quiet after dark?

3 3 3mos

May 16

Bangkok

Finding Peace at Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat?

if you cut through the science building lobby and out the back door, there's a narrow soi that runs along the canal. most people don't bother walking that way because it's a dead end, but there's a si...

3mos

Tokyo

Place with hot/mulled wine on the menu?

you could try the mulled wine at cafe de l'ambre in ginza, it's this tiny legendary coffee shop that does a hot wine with a splash of their house blend coffee in it. sounds weird but it's actually rea...

3mos

May 10

Tokyo

Anyone selling 2 Coldplay tickets for tonight?

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Apr 23

Seoul

Early Airport Transfer from Samyang Sageori

Need to get to Incheon Airport by 6 AM Monday from a hotel near Samyang Sageori Station. Bus options proving difficult to find. Can I pay with cash?

6 6 4mos