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Feb 17

The oval sits on what used to be a creek line before they filled it in, which might explain the odd feel and why it stays damp underfoot longer than the surrounding streets. The figs were kept when th...

Oct 4

Samarkand

Best Food in Samarkand: A 2026 Guide

Good writeup, though I'd push back a little on one thing: Plov Center is fine but it's become a bit of a tour bus stop. The plov I keep going back to is at the wedding palaces out toward the outskirts...

Sep 20

Albany

Where to Stay in Albany (2026)

**🏛️ Downtown Albany** Downtown Albany is the historic heart of the city, home to the New York State Capitol and the Empire State Plaza. This area suits business travelers and those who want to be clo...

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Sep 2

Salem

Things to Do in Salem (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Visitor Center** Begin your trip at the Salem Regional Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty Street, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grab maps, restrooms, and free parking advice. The staff...

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Aug 30

Dayton

Things to Do in Dayton (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Museums** Begin your Dayton visit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the world's largest military aviation museum, located at 1100 Spaatz Street. Admission is free, and yo...

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Aug 28

Shuangqiao

Things to Do in Shuangqiao (2026)

**🏞️ Start at the Old Town** Begin your visit in Shuangqiao's Old Town, where Ming and Qing dynasty architecture lines the narrow lanes. The main pedestrian street, Zhongshan Road, is car-free and lea...

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Aug 16

Liverpool

Things to Do in Liverpool (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Waterfront** Begin your visit at the Royal Albert Dock, the heart of Liverpool's maritime history. Explore the Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum, both f...

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Jul 23

Al Basrah

3 Days in Al Basrah: Itinerary 2026

The Corniche suggestion is good but I'd recommend going there around sunset rather than later at night. The light over the Shatt al-Arab is beautiful and the tea vendors set up along the railing with...

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Jun 27

Bandung

Things to Do in Bandung (2026)

I've done the tea plantation trip a few times and I'd actually recommend staying overnight at one of the villas near Rancabali instead of doing it as a day trip. There's a homestay called Villa Bintan...

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Jun 17

Zhenjiang

3 Days in Zhenjiang: Itinerary 2026

This is a solid itinerary. I'd add that the vinegar museum is worth a stop even if you're not a condiment person. Their aged black vinegar is miles better than the stuff you find in supermarkets, and...

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