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@marlene

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May 22

Sydney

The Spot
Quiet visit, then tea nearby.

Sep 7

Jeonju

Best Food in Jeonju (2026): A Local's Guide

That guide nails the big spots, but I'd add one thing: skip the Hanok Village bibimbap lines entirely and walk ten minutes to the Gaejeong area for a proper gukbap crawl. My favorite is the tiny place...

Sep 2

Santiago

Santiago History: From Founding to 2026

Good write up, and the one day route at the end is pretty much what I did on my first visit. One thing I'd add is the Cementerio General on the north side of the river, take metro line 2 to Cementerio...

Aug 23

Lilongwe

Best Food in Lilongwe (2026)

The guide is spot on about Chambo at Chambo Corner, that tomato relish is the real deal. One thing I'd add is to try the grilled chicken at Mamma's Kitchen on a Sunday afternoon, they marinate it over...

Aug 9

Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung Nightlife Guide (2026)

Solid guide, the Pier-2 start is spot on. One thing I'd add: check if there's a show at the Kaohsiung Music Center while you're in that area, it's a short walk from the warehouses and the outdoor plaz...

Aug 1

Kuala Lumpur

Typical Souvenirs from Kuala Lumpur (2026)

Solid list, I'd add that the Central Market is getting touristy with marked-up prices on batik and songket. If you walk across the river to the Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex on Jalan Conlay, you'll find...

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Jul 27

Omsk

Things to Do in Omsk (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Heart** Begin your visit at Sobornaya Square, the historic and modern center of Omsk. The Assumption Cathedral, rebuilt in the 2000s, dominates the skyline with its golden domes. Nea...

2 3 1mo

Jun 29

Xining

3 Days in Xining: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: City Center & Dongguan Mosque** Start your morning at the Dongguan Mosque (Dongguan Dajie, 8:00-18:00, free), one of China's largest mosques with a unique blend of Chinese and Islamic arch...

4 6 2mos

Jun 8

Dushanbe

Things to Do in Dushanbe (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Center** Begin your exploration at Dushanbe's central hub, Rudaki Avenue, lined with fountains and Soviet-era architecture. Don't miss the National Museum of Tajikistan (Ismoil Somon...

4 3 3mos

May 15

Berlin

Lost in the Fields

I visited the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in @Berlin last week. The sheer scale of it was overwhelming

26 7 3mos

May 14

Berlin

Mellensee Mysteries?

So I finally checked out Mellenseepark, wow, what a sprawling place! Spent the whole afternoon there, feeding the ducks (they're surprisingly aggressive!), and trying to find that legendary hidden gaz...

30 7 3mos