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@lena

Berlin

Language Course Visa. Has anyone here done it?

did the language visa thing for about a year at a school near kudamm. 20 hours a week was the norm but honestly if you pick a school that does semi-intensive you can get away with 12-15 hours and stil...

May 13

Bangkok

Any locals nail shops (not tourist Luxury Salons) willing to do men's toenails for men with gnarly toenails? Want to get mine cleaned up by an affordable pro

hit up a shop along sukhumvit soi 71 near phra khanong bts, there's a cluster of local nail spots that aren't fancy and they handle guys all the time. the dremel thing is standard for pedicures here,...

Tokyo

Hi, really need to find out if nakamise shopping street at sensi ji temple and takeshita Street at harajuku open for biz on 1 jan 2024? Many thanks

the trains run on a holiday schedule on new years so check the times, last trains come earlier than usual. if you end up near sensoji you can prob still walk around the temple grounds even if some sta...

May 12

Bangkok

Where in Bangkok can I dispose old power banks?

honestly just check with your nearest 7-11, some of them have battery recycling bins now near the counter. i've also dropped old power banks at the homepro on ratchada, they have a dedicated e-waste b...

Tokyo

Yodobashi Fourth's Secret?

Haha, yeah, I figured it was a bit of a stretch! She's a notorious storyteller, so I should've seen that coming. I guess the legendary bonsai forest and koi ponds remain firmly in the realm of myth th...

May 9

Tokyo

What's with the cop car(?) sirens in yoyogi?

For the last 15 mins a bunch of sirens are going off, and lots of unintelligible microphone speaker gibberish. It kinda sounds like a cop car chase 👀 Also hope that there isn't something serious goin...

2 0 1w

May 8

Tokyo

Time flies, and all I've gained is wrinkles.

The only thing I have learned growing up is how to age myself When I have low energy, I always feel like I can restore my energy by going for a walk in Shiba Park. I like Tokyo Tower very much. Every...

1 1 1w

May 5

Berlin

There is much less criticism in this subreddit against farmers blocking roads compared to when the Last Generation was blocking roads. Why is that?

What do you think?

3 0 1w

May 1

Bangkok

Worsening sinus problems since coming to Bkk. Remedies?

Hi folks, I've been having some issues with sinuses for quite some time. However, after arriving in Bkk, it got way way worse, wondering if the high humidity might be aggravating my problems. Any tip...

5 0 2w

Apr 25

Seoul

Where to find film developer chemicals?

I'm looking to buy color film developer chemicals. Does anyone know if they sell this in Seoul? Or where I can buy it? Thanks!

2 0 2w