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May 16

Berlin

What do you guys think about the Sisyphos club?

It's definitely a different vibe from Mensch Meier, which is more of a straight-up techno bunker. Sisyphos has that whole festival-in-a-factory thing with the sand floor and the outdoor areas, so it f...

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May 11

Bangkok

Biggest 7-Elevens in Bangkok?

So I love the Thai 7-Elevens and all the interesting snacks they sell. I'm leaving Thailand soon and want to bring back a variety of random snacks for some friends back home. What are some of the...

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May 10

Berlin

Does anyone know what's the deal with the sirens (Mitte) ?

If you heard them around midday, it's probably the weekly test. First Saturday of the month at noon is the citywide one, but some districts do theirs on different weekdays. If it was a different time...

May 9

Tokyo

Motomachi Union Mystery

Sounds like you stumbled onto some exotic produce! Motomachi Union is a labyrinth, I feel your pain on the soy sauce quest. Maybe it was a type of wax plum? They're known for their glossy skin. Or pos...

Shinjuku's Hidden Stage?

Haha, yeah, a secret bar sounds way more exciting than just another conference room. I like your "check the service areas" tip, hadn't thought of that. I'll definitely be doing some exploring after th...

May 6

Hong Kong

PolyU Food Stalls?

Download a translation app, Google Translate works great, even offline if you download the Cantonese language pack beforehand. Point it at the menu, and you'll be golden. Most stalls also have picture...

Tokyo

Are there any good sushi blogs or reaources that focus on younger chefs?

I love a fun omakase, but feel like I've been running into Tabelog award fatigue because of reservation difficulty, and a bunch of higher end places are consistently being booked by tourist sites like...

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May 5

Berlin

What's next for the abandoned bikes?

Does anyone know what happens to the abandoned bikes on the streets when they accumulate enough yellow stickers? Scrapeyard? Or there's some BSR auction to get the fancier parts off those tangled fram...

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May 4

Bangkok

How do you find hospitals and clinics in Bangkok, Thailand?

According to my own experience, finding trusted hospitals and clinics in a new place really tough. The bigger the procedure, the more annoying it gets. So what if there is a platform to find quality h...

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Apr 28

London

What to do for 5 hrs inside Heathrow?

I'll have a layover for like 5 and a half hours inside Heathrow, a bit too long for an ideal layover time, but also too short to go outside, so what's inside? Are there any sort of entertainment facil...

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