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@helga

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🖼️ Art Gallery 🌱 Vegetarian

May 23

**🏯 Start at the Ancient City** Begin your visit at the Xiping Ancient City Wall, a Ming-dynasty fortification that still encircles the old town. Walk the southern section from the South Gate (Nanmen...

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Sep 6

Catia La Mar

Things to Do in Catia La Mar (2026)

The guide nails the basics, but if you're here on a Saturday, skip the beach crowds for a morning at the Mercado Municipal and ask for the ladies selling "cachapas" near the spice stalls. They grill t...

Aug 26

Kaduna

Best Food in Kaduna (2026)

That breakdown is solid, especially the Arewa Kitchen recommendation, but I'd add that you should try their miyan taushe instead of the kuka if you want something richer, it's got that pumpkin base an...

Aug 17

Bucheon

3 Days in Bucheon: Itinerary 2026

Solid itinerary, I've lived here for years and this actually covers most of the good stuff. One thing I'd add though: on day one, skip the taxi to Jung-dong and just walk from the Art Bunker, it's may...

Seoul

Cultural Etiquette in Seoul: What Not to Do (2026)

Good list, and the bit about not starting to eat before elders is the one I've seen tourists struggle with most. If you're with a Korean group and you're the youngest, you'll also be expected to pour...

Aug 2

Nouakchott

Things to Do in Nouakchott (2026)

The guide nails the Port de Pêche, but go even earlier if you can, around 6 a.m., to catch the boats actually coming in rather than just the unloading chaos. I also found that the fish sandwiches near...

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Jul 23

Haikou

Haikou on a Budget: Tips 2026

**🏠 Affordable Accommodation** For budget stays, look into guesthouses in the Qiongshan district or hostels near the Haikou East Railway Station. Dorm beds start at around 60 CNY per night, while pri...

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May 11

Berlin

Where to buy pork products?

I'm wondering if there are any meat shops in Berlin that sell pig heart, ear, lungs, liver or kidney? As well as pure pig fat? I wanna cook some delicious food with these but can't find places to buy...

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May 9

London

where to buy vintage analog clocks?

will be visiting london for the first time! affordable options would be ideal, but flexible

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Seoul

is SNU really worth it??

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