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@jolanda

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Lives in Tokyo · From Tokyo

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May 24

Good write-up, the neighborhood grouping tip is spot on. One thing I'd add is that the Kikwit Cathedral gets genuinely packed for the Sunday 9 AM mass, so if you want to actually look at the building...

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Sep 1

Qianxi

Best Food in Qianxi (2026)

Good writeup, the night market and morning market tips are useful. One thing I'd add that nobody's touched on: the dried tofu from the shops near the old town gate, the kind that's pressed and smoked,...

Aug 17

Amsterdam

3 Days in Amsterdam: Itinerary 2026

The guide's advice to book Anne Frank House tickets in advance is spot on, they sell out days ahead during peak season. If you can't get a slot, the Dutch Resistance Museum (Plantage Kerklaan 61) cove...

Aug 12

Karachi

Karachi Etiquette Guide 2026: Dos and Don'ts

Solid guide, and you nailed the token system at government offices. One thing I'd add: at the airport and some malls, the security check lines can feel chaotic, but the staff actually move people thro...

Aug 8

Kitaku

Things to Do in Kitaku (2026)

Solid list, the castle keep at sunset is worth the climb but here's a thing most miss: the museum inside has a small room on the second floor with old photos of Kitaku from the 1950s, and the guy at t...

1mo

Jun 20

Putian

Best Food in Putian (2026)

**🍜 Must-Try Local Dishes** Putian is famous for its seafood and Fujian cuisine. The signature dish is Putian braised noodles (Putian lu mian), a thick noodle soup with clams, pork, and vegetables. A...

6 4 2mos

May 12

Tokyo

How to manage going from the freezing cold outside, to the boiling hot inside the subway?

I need advice on what to dress like to manage both the cold of the outside, but be able to go into the subway and not sweat to death through all my layers that I have to wear. Does anyone have any adv...

4 4 3mos

Bangkok

Anyone into Shooting?

I want to improve my shooting skills and am looking for someone in Bangkok who shares a similar interest in shooting and target practice. I'd love to find I'd love to to find someone to practice with....

2 3 3mos

May 9

Dubai

Any info or experience about this developer?

Hi! Does anyone know Almasah International Real Estate? Or had any experience with them? All of their projects that were promised were cancelled and I presume they also went bankrupt. I'd love to hear...

12 3 4mos

May 8

Tokyo

Yoshida Institute of Japanese Language: A Tokyo Visa Farm or a Language School?

Yoshida Institute of Japanese Language: A Tokyo Visa Farm or a Language School? Disclaimer: This post is based on personal experiences and observations. Your mileage may vary. I'm writing this to wa...

3 3 4mos