A couple of things the guide doesn't mention about the prepaid taxi. You can also book a "share taxi" from the same counter for around 150-200 rupees per person, they'll drop you off at your hotel if...

If you want to be right in the thick of things but not right on the main drag, look at the streets just off ulitsa Lenina, like ulitsa Kommunisticheskaya or ulitsa Pushkina. You're still a five minute...

The Mercadão tip about avoiding peak hours is spot on. Go right when it opens at 7am if you can, the fruit vendors will let you sample everything and the pastel stalls have no line. I've had a pastel...

I'd try the late-night window if you're not an early bird. They're open until 11pm and I've strolled in around 9pm on a Wednesday with almost no wait. The kitchen's still running full steam and you ge...

For a Tuesday night near COEX, head to Pong Dang in Samseong-dong. It's a craft beer spot with a solid rotating tap list and a relaxed vibe that works well on a quiet weeknight. A short walk from the...