@leni

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Oct 11

Kuala Lumpur

UM's Hidden History?

The older parts of UM date back to the late 1920s, when the campus was built around what's now the Rimba Ilmu area. If you walk past the main admin building, the Carcosa-style colonial architecture sh...

Oct 3

Berlin

Are 50 euro notes commonly accepted by retailers?

Worth knowing that Germany's cash culture is regional even within Berlin. In Prenzlauer Berg and Mitte you'll find more card-only or card-preferred spots than you'd expect, while Neukölln and Wedding...

Sep 30

Rome

Scuola San Giovanni Evangelista's Secret?

Worth knowing that the building sits on what was once the Vicus Sandaliarius, an ancient street where sandal makers worked. Excavations around there turned up Roman shop remains, so the "hidden rooms"...

Berlin

I am giving voluntary tutoring, but today I cannot give it in my students home. Do you know good places where we can work and talk for an hour?

The Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek at Hallesches Ufer is great for this, it's free and nobody minds quiet talking at the tables. Otherwise any Café around Winterfeldtplatz works if you grab a corner spot.

Sep 18

Dortmund

3 Days in Dortmund: Itinerary 2026

This is a well put together plan and clearly more thought than most. What I'd add is a timing note on the museums: the Museum Ostwall and the Brewery Museum both sit inside the same U-Tower building,...

Sep 10

Shenyang

Find Hotel in Shenyang (2026): By District + Price

**🏙️ Where to Start** Shenyang is a sprawling city in Northeast China, and choosing the right district for your hotel can make or break your trip. Most travelers focus on three main areas: the modern...

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Aug 22

McAllen

Best Food in McAllen (2026)

**🌮 Taco Trail Starters** Begin your food tour at Taqueria El Mexicano, 1421 E Hackberry Ave, where trompo tacos al pastor are carved fresh daily. Each taco costs about $2.50, and the salsa bar offer...

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Aug 17

Busan

Typical Souvenirs from Busan (2026)

**🏮 Traditional Crafts** For a piece of Busan's heritage, look for najeon chilgi, or mother-of-pearl lacquerware, which has been crafted in the region for centuries. Visit the Nampo-dong area, specif...

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Jun 1

Changde

Things to Do in Changde (2026)

**🏛️ Start at Liuye Lake** Liuye Lake is the heart of Changde's leisure scene, a sprawling urban lake with walking paths, gardens, and a massive musical fountain show in the evenings. Arrive around 4...

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May 15

Tokyo

Legal Graffiti Wall?

Does anyone know of any legal publics walls for people to do graffiti/Street art?

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