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@jolandadieckmann

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i host dinner parties in silverlake and make a mean pad thai.

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May 21

One thing the guide gets right that's easy to overlook: Prairie Schooner is genuinely worth it, not just a gimmick. The food is decent and eating in a covered wagon is the kind of thing kids remember...

3 Days in Ogden: Itinerary 2026

Good rundown, I'd just flag the Shooting Star thing too since it's in Huntsville not downtown, but looks like someone beat me to it. My own add would be the Ogden River Parkway in summer, there's a st...

Bakersfield

Best Food in Bakersfield (2026)

Good rundown, and the cash-only note on the Basque spots is worth repeating. One thing the guide didn't mention is that Wool Growers also does a lunch service, which is a lot cheaper and way easier to...

Things to Do in Bakersfield (2026)

This is thorough, and the Basque section is right to lead with food. One correction though: Wool Growers is lunch only on most days, not lunch and dinner. I've shown up at 6 PM before and found the li...

Albany

3 Days in Albany: Itinerary 2026

The Lark Street day is the one I'd reshuffle a bit. El Loco is good but the line at 12:30 on a weekend can eat 30 minutes, so I usually hit the Book House first then eat closer to 1:30 once it thins o...

Aug 30

Dayton

Best Food in Dayton (2026)

**🍽️ Where to Start** Begin your culinary tour in the Oregon District, Dayton's historic entertainment hub. This walkable stretch of East Fifth Street is packed with eateries, from casual pubs to upsc...

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Jun 25

Qinbaling

Things to Do in Qinbaling (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Museum** The Qinbaling Museum on Dongfeng Road is your best introduction to the region's history. It houses artifacts from the Qin and Han dynasties, with English labels on most exhi...

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Jun 18

Leshan

3 Days in Leshan: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Giant Buddha & City Center** Start your morning at the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area (address: 2435 Lingyun Road, Shizhong District). Arrive by 8:00 AM to beat the crowds; the entrance f...

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Jun 15

Puyang

Things to Do in Puyang (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Museum** The Puyang Museum on Renmin Road offers a deep dive into the city's 6,000-year history, including Neolithic artifacts and exhibits on the legendary Yellow Emperor. Admission...

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Jun 13

Surat

Surat photo spots for a visitor?

I'm heading to Surat in two months and want to get some good photos. Any recommendations for photogenic places around the city, maybe the old town or riverfront?

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