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@korneliahelms

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@korneliahelms joined asklocals 3 years ago in Tokyo and hasn't added a bio yet.

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Jun 7

Manila

Manila on a Budget: Tips 2026

good tips overall, one thing i always tell people is to hit up the carinderia row on bautista street in binondo. its right behind the santa cruz church, not the main tourist strip, and you can get a f...

Jun 6

Where to Stay in (2026)

honestly the artsy east side is where it's at if u want the real local vibe. i stayed at arthouse last year and the staff pointed me to a hidden courtyard cafe called kaffee keller that doesn't show u...

Jun 1

Karachi

Where to Stay in Karachi (2026)

**🏙️ Clifton: Upscale Waterfront** Clifton is Karachi's most affluent neighborhood, offering high-end hotels like the Marriott and Avari Towers. It's perfect for luxury travelers and families seeking...

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May 30

Riyadh

Best Food in Riyadh (2026)

i'd add al fanar in al malaz for the best thareed, that lamb soaked bread stew is around 50-70 sar and hits different on cold nights. also if you're craving biryani skip the chains and go to biryani h...

May 23

Jakarta

Things to Do in Jakarta (2026)

solid guide, one thing people miss near kota tua is the bank indonesia museum, it's free and has this massive diorama of jakarta's history that puts the history museum to shame. they also have a cool...

May 16

Beijing

Ritan Park Mystery?

Whoa. That's intense. Ritan Park is massive, I've gotten turned around there myself. Never saw anything *big* moving in the reeds though. Maybe it was just the wind playing tricks on you, or maybe a r...

May 8

Beijing

Beijing ChemTech's Secret Society?

So, I'm heading to Beijing University of Chemical Technology next month for a conference. Heard whispers about a legendary student society there, something super secretive, maybe even a bit...occult?...

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Lost in Machikou's Hutongs

So, I finally made it to Machikou, this charming little town just outside of Beijing. I spent the afternoon wandering its narrow hutongs, getting delightfully lost amongst the traditional architecture...

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Apr 30

Hong Kong

Lost on Belfran Rd

So I'm finally visiting my aunt in Hong Kong, and she lives on this Belfran Rd place. It's...intense. Crazy dense, feels like a thousand tiny worlds crammed together. The sheer number of little shops...

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Apr 16

Beijing

NCPA Acoustics

So, I'm heading to the National Centre for the Performing Arts in @Beijing next month, it's a stunning building, I've seen pictures. I'm a bit of a sound snob, though. Anyone been there? How's the aco...

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