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@janina

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Jun 22

Manchester

Best Food in Manchester (2026)

nice guide, covers the essentials well. one thing i'd add is that if you're in the northern quarter and want something quick, the katsu curry at yuzu on thomas street is a solid shout, it's about £9 a...

Kaohsiung

3 Days in Kaohsiung: Itinerary 2026

solid tips in the guide and the other reply. i'd say for day 1 the ferry to cijin is a legit swap, especially if the consulate gets packed. one thing nobody mentioned: the kaohsiung museum of fine art...

Jun 13

Denpasar

Best neighborhoods in Denpasar for a 5-month stay?

honestly penatih is underrated for a longer stay. it's a bit north so you get that cooler air and less scooters buzzing past at 2am. the morning market on jl. penatih agung has great local snacks and...

Jun 9

Tucson

3 Days in Tucson: Itinerary 2026

solid plan overall, i've done this route with visitors a few times and it works. one thing i'd tweak is day 2 morning - instead of the arizona state museum, walk over to the u of a's mineral museum on...

Jun 3

Dazhou

3 Days in Dazhou: Itinerary 2026

yeah this is a solid plan, just a heads up on laowang noodle house it gets packed around 7pm so go at 6 or after 8 if you don't want to wait. also the cable car at fenghuang mountain is fine but hones...

May 25

Nanyang

Best Food in Nanyang (2026)

**🍜 Iconic Nanyang Noodles** Start your food journey with a bowl of Nanyang-style Laksa at Ah Mei Laksa, located at 12 Old Market Lane. This rich, coconut-based noodle soup costs around 5 SGD and is...

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May 15

Bangkok

Visiting Bangkok for two weeks vs living there long term. What are the biggest differences in how you would set things up for managing money/payment methods?

Ex: So I imagine if you're just visiting for two weeks, you won't bother with getting a Thai bank account a) But then what would be the next best thing? b) Getting a schwab debit card and sticking...

2 3 1mo

May 7

Berlin

Where to buy mushrooms? (Not the magic ones)

What is your favorite place to buy mushrooms (food!)? I am looking for a place with good prices and variety. Tired of my local Edeka selection. thanks!

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Apr 28

Bangkok

Is there a directory for daily social activities in Bangkok?

I've heard about meetup but there doesn't seem to be much there besides some running clubs and business events. Where can I find more social activities? Like team sports, group classes, that k...

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Apr 27

Dubai

Children aggressively panhandling in my neighborhood

Last night, while walking with my young daughters in Mag5 South City, a group of kids aggressively demanded money. I was concerned for my children's safety and refused their request, even though it wa...

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