@malvediefenbach

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Oct 22

Oct 30

Beijing

The Donut Shop
Slow morning + good coffee.

Brass & Oak

Jun 19

Cairo

Al Nasr Rd traffic in Cairo 2026, what to expect?

School runs are the real culprit, so aim to clear the airport road before 6:45 or after 11, and ask your driver to cut through Ard El Golf instead.

Oct 29

Gejiu

Nhà hàng Sơn Đông in Gejiu, worth a detour?

The reputation spread through word of mouth on WeChat groups rather than any actual food writing, which is why it outpaces the reality.

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Mumbai

Best homestyle thali near The Indian Baithak in 2026?

Weekdays only though, and they stop serving by about 2.30 so don't push it past 1.15. The chaas comes free with it which nobody tells you.

15h

Beijing

Old Bell pub in Beijing 2026, still worth a visit?

Still open, and weeknights are quiet enough to actually talk, with local craft taps around 50 to 70 yuan a pint.

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Oct 28

Really thorough writeup, saved me a lot of planning for my trip next month. One thing worth flagging: Fisherman's Wharf gets slammed between noon and 1:30, mostly tour groups, so going at 11:30 or aft...

Oct 26

Cusco

Best Food in Cusco: A 2026 Guide

**🍲 Must-Try Cusco Dishes** Start with lomo saltado, a stir-fry of beef, onions, and tomatoes served with fries and rice, found at almost every menú del día spot for S/ 15 to S/ 25. Another classic i...

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Oct 23

Karachi

Is Jat Tea House in Karachi worth a visit in 2026?

I'm visiting Karachi next month and Jat Tea House keeps coming up when I ask about proper chai spots. Is it still worth the trip in 2026, and what's the best time to go without a long wait?

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Oct 20

Beijing

Best quiet cafe near The Daily Grind in Beijing 2026

I've been going to The Daily Grind on and off for a couple years, usually mid morning when the crowd thins out. Anyone know if they've changed their bean supplier for 2026? The flat white tastes diffe...

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Oct 17

Europe

Seeing a doctor in Europe in 2026: where to go?

I'm visiting Europe later in 2026 and will need to see a doctor for a specific issue while I'm there. Do I just walk into a clinic, or do I need to book ahead, and will they take my travel insurance?...

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Oct 13

Beijing

Peking U Food?

Spent a week near Peking University, absolutely loved the campus architecture. Seriously stunning. But man, the food options around there felt...limited? I mostly stuck to the campus canteen, which wa...

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