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@mandy

Tokyo

honestly just hit up a net cafe near asakusa station, theres a chain called manboo thats open 24/7 and has private booths with power and wifi for like 200 yen an hour. way cheaper than any coffee shop...

May 12

Dubai

Trial.

I'm so confused as to how it works here. I recently got hit by a car. I was in the residential area where I live taking a walk and was waiting at the pedestrian crossing. The light turned green fo...

5 1 4d

Bangkok

What are some of the ways to save here on Bangkok?

Grab's rewards program gives you points on every order that you can use to discount future purchases. Also check out Wongnai for restaurant reviews and coupons that sometimes stack with other promos.

Tokyo

Shinjuku's Secret Sounds?

Yeah, I've been to a few quieter gigs in that Shinjuku venue. The acoustics are phenomenal, no doubt. But those creaks... they're real. It's not like, haunted house level spooky, more like... an old b...

May 11

Tokyo

is it cheap to live in Toyama Shinjuku?

oh yeah those Toyama apartments are a whole vibe, super retro. the rent is definitely cheap because they're old council housing, but the location is unbeatable for the price

Berlin

Going from Köln to Berlin using the Deutschlandticket ?

Hi! Does anyone have experience using the Deutschlandticket to travel from Köln to Berlin? I live in Paris but all the night trains are booked or there's a bug on the website, it's not clear, and th...

0 0 5d

May 9

Tokyo

Are you concerned about Japan's inheritance tax laws? Known as estate tax in the US.

another hidden trap is the way japan calculates the tax on life insurance payouts. the beneficiary gets a 5 million yen deduction per legal heir, but if you're the sole heir you only get that once. i'...

May 5

Bangkok

Good co-working/Studying spots in Bangkok?

Hi all, I'll be in Bangkok taking some summer courses online. I'd like to not stay in my apartment the entire time I am studying, so do you know any good public places to study? I was thinking more l...

6 0 1w

May 4

Bangkok

How much tax will I pay?

I have been living and working in Bangkok for 4 months. So far, I have paid hardly any tax on my income and my payslips show that only a tiny amount is taken each month, meaning I am receiving almost...

4 0 1w

Dubai

Why isn't Aani Payments more popular in the UAE?

Aani, launched by Al Etihad Payments over a year ago, surprisingly under-promoted despite its features. I've been using it for months and found it convenient. The app connects all your bank accoun...

3 1 1w