@mareike

yeah i wandered down there last spring, it mostly just loops back toward the rec center on via di porta furba. the graffiti's the interesting bit, some pieces are years old. don't go after dark tho, l...

Parco delle Energie's Secret?

Probably just a shortcut to Via dei Gordiani.

Oct 13

Beijing

Roasted Duck Dilemma

So, I'm heading to Quanjude in @Beijing next week. Heard their Peking duck is legendary, almost mythical. But, I've also read conflicting reviews about the tourist traps and inflated prices. Is it REA...

3 3 1w

Oct 7

Beijing

Reignwood Theatre Sound Quality?

I'm heading to the Reignwood Theatre next week for a performance of "Turandot." I've heard amazing things about the venue itself, stunning architecture, the whole shebang. But online reviews are oddly...

5 3 2w

Oct 5

Beijing

Beijing ChemTech's Secret Societies?

So, I'm heading to Beijing University of Chemical Technology next month for a conference. Heard whispers about these super secretive student societies, apparently, they're involved in everything from...

20 7 2w

Oct 4

Beijing

Sichuan Fire?

So I finally braved that Sichuan Restaurant everyone raves about near the hutongs. The mapo tofu was *amazing*, seriously the best I've had outside of @Chengdu. But the service... oof. My waiter seeme...

8 3 2w

Sep 5

Xinhualu

Budget advice for Xinhualu trip?

Headed to Xinhualu in about 3 months, trying to figure out a daily budget that covers food, transport, and some sightseeing without going broke. Any locals or recent visitors got a rough number for a...

16 4 1mo