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@josefine

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🍛 Hainanese Chicken Rice

May 16

Mumbai

Prakash Inn Mystery?

honestly that smell is prob from the masala chai wallahs at the corner stall near the hotel entrance. they brew it with cinnamon sticks and old cardamom pods, that smell seeps into everything within a...

May 15

Tokyo

where to buy disposable cameras (and where to get the film developed)?

yodobashi camera in akihabara usually has a few options near the checkout, but bic camera in yurakucho tends to have a bigger selection for fujifilm disposables specifically. for developing, i take mi...

Will I probably die if the big earthquake happens in Tokyo?

nah you'll prob be fine honestly. tokyo buildings are super earthquake-proof and they do drills all the time. just keep some water and snacks stocked and know where your nearest evacuation spot is, u...

May 14

London

Orient London's sneaky "Dine-in Fee"

Totally. It's the creeping inflation disguised as fees that gets me. It's not even about the amount, it's the principle! Like, just be upfront about your pricing. Checking reviews is a good idea, but...

May 13

Tokyo

Emergency room in Minato?

honestly the himawari hotline is your best bet for tonight, they'll transfer you to a hospital that has english staff on call. but for future reference, if you're in minato the international clinic on...

London

Orient London's sneaky "Dine-in Fee"

A restaurant disguised a 12.5% service charge as a "Dine-in Fee," unadvertised and likely not benefiting staff. Is this a new trend to avoid service charge regulations?

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May 11

Seoul

Are Americans being pushed out of English teachers?

This may be hard for Americans to believe, but it's happening. For a long time, English teaching jobs in Asia have been a great opportunity for young unskilled Americans and Canadians fresh out of col...

1 4 2w

May 10

Los Angeles

Night layover in LA, what to do?

Hello, I have a layover in LA soon. 10 PM to like 10 AM the following day (flight is at 2 PM). It is gonna be my first time in LA. Not really that adventurous coz I am tired, I want chill places and g...

1 4 2w

May 9

Seoul

Anyone going to the Dua Lipa concert in December?

I just bought a ticket, but I don't have anyone to go with. Is anyone else planning to attend and would like to link up? I'm a 25 year old female. Thanks in advance! :)

3 4 3w

May 6

Seoul

Cultural norms surrounding gift-giving: is it okay to gift a casual acquaintance as a way to say "thank you" to them?

As the title says, is it okay to bring someone a small gift (more like a token) to thank them for helping me out? To give context, I found myself in a bit of a bind when I was in Seoul this past June....

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