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@mariannebender

recently posted in Macheng

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@mariannebender joined asklocals 3 years ago in Seoul and hasn't added a bio yet.

Jun 19

**🗺️ Day 1: Old Town** Start your first day in Macheng's Old Town, where narrow lanes are packed with Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. Visit the Macheng Museum (open 9:00-17:00, free) to get a quic...

5 5 4h

Aug 9

Seoul

Seoul's Name Origins & Local Words (2026 Guide)

**🏛️ Ancient Roots** The name Seoul comes from the ancient Korean word 'Seorabeol,' which meant 'capital city' during the Silla Kingdom (57 BC to 935 AD). Over centuries, the term evolved through 'Seo...

6 5 1w

Aug 2

Taixing

Things to Do in Taixing (2026)

The guide is solid, especially the yellow soup noodles tip. I'd add that if you're there on a Sunday morning, the old town around Qingyun Lane has a small farmers market that spills into the side stre...

Jul 28

Zapopan

3 Days in Zapopan: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Historic Center & Basilica** Start your morning at the Basilica de Zapopan (Calle Eva Briseno 152, open 6am-9pm, free entry). Spend an hour exploring the adjacent Plaza de las Americas and...

2 6 3w

Jul 23

Providence

Where to Stay in Providence (2026)

**🏙️ Downtown Providence** Downtown is the heart of the city, with easy access to WaterFire, the Providence Place Mall, and dozens of restaurants. Hotels like the Graduate Providence (11 Dorrance St)...

5 5 3w

Jun 25

Daegu

3 Days in Daegu: Itinerary 2026

The itinerary has good flow and covers the essentials. One thing I would add is that on Day 1, if you are at Seomun Market in the morning, the kalguksu alley is actually on the second floor of the mai...

1mo

Jun 10

Ch'onan

Nightlife in Ch'onan next month?

If you're looking for a proper night out, head to the area around Cheonan Station, especially the back streets near the Lotte Department Store. There's a cluster of bars and small clubs there, and one...

2mos

Jun 8

Jining

what to eat in jining?

You should definitely try the local specialty called "甏肉干饭" (beng rou gan fan), which is braised pork belly served over rice. It's a hearty, savory dish that's been a staple here for centuries. I'...

2mos

May 25

Pietermaritzburg

Getting around Pietermaritzburg next month

I'm heading to Pietermaritzburg next month and trying to figure out the best way to get around. Should I rely on minibus taxis or is Uber reliable there?

18 3 2mos

May 20

Seoul

Noryangjin's Night Games

Just a heads up, if you go again try sitting in sections 5-7 on the third base side. The light from the apartment complex behind the outfield bleeds in a bit there and it helps with photos. Plus you g...

2mos