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@madlen

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May 30

Good to see someone putting real thought into a Hai'an visit, the guide covers the big names well. One thing it misses though: rent a bike for Day 2 instead of the taxi to Qutang Lake. There's a share...

Aug 14

Jiaozhou

Things to Do in Jiaozhou (2026)

Solid list overall, the museum and old town are worth the time. One thing I'd add is to check out the small canal-side night market that sets up near Shaohai Park on Friday and Saturday evenings, it's...

Concepcion

Things to Do in Concepcion (2026)

The guide nails the basics, but don't skip the Mercado Central on Avenida Arturo Prat if you're into food. Grab a plate of "mariscal" at one of the busy stalls, it's a cold seafood mix that's way bett...

Aug 9

Chengde

Typical Souvenirs from Chengde (2026)

For the green tea, don't limit yourself to the shop on West Street. Head to the weekend farmers' market by the Wulie River bridge, the vendors there sell last season's harvest at half the price, aroun...

Aug 1

Shaoxing

First Time in Shaoxing: Complete Guide 2026

The guide is pretty accurate, but I'd add that the East Lake boat ride is better in the late afternoon, around 3 or 4 PM, when the tour groups clear out. You'll have the rock walls almost to yourself,...

Jun 16

Busan

Best Food in Busan (2026)

**🍜 Must-Try Dishes** Busan is famous for its fresh seafood and unique local specialties. Don't miss dwaeji gukbap (pork soup rice) and milmyeon (cold wheat noodles), both iconic to the city. **🐟 J...

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May 21

Qincheng

Best Food in Qincheng (2026)

**🍜 Where to Start** Begin your food journey at the Old Town Night Market on Zhongshan Road, open daily from 5 PM to midnight. This is the heart of Qincheng's street food scene, where you can sample...

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May 12

Tokyo

Foreigner who's never been to Japan nor to Tokyo here, can someone give me a brief overview of Shibuya, Shinjuku and Harajuku areas in Tokyo, and say what kind of people/places are in each? What are the differences between them?

1094 10 3mos

May 11

Seoul

I found a pocket of tranny and gay bars in Itaewon - come along?

American guy, teacher (but not in Korea). 40s, educated, friendly, open-minded...any Koreans wanna come along to some cool bars tonight? I'm looking for open-minded Korean friends. Am 1,000% kinkster...

1 3 3mos

May 2

Berlin

Best authentic Peruvian restaurants?

Hi everybody, a Peruvian friend of mine is coming to visit, and since she lives in a part of Germany with not much access to great Peruvian restaurants, my hope is to take her to a great place here. W...

2 3 3mos