@merlindmann

recently replied in Los Angeles

Thai (Native) joined 3y7m ago

just back from a pad thai fix in chinatown, hooked on 35mm film photography

Oct 9

Yazd

Things to Do in Yazd (2026)

good writeup, covers most of it. one thing i'd add is the pigeon towers just outside town, the kabootar khaneh. there are a few dozen of these mud brick cylinder towers scattered in the fields south o...

Oct 4

Samarkand

3 Days in Samarkand: 2026 Itinerary Guide

nice itinerary, the day 1 flow is basically what i did and it works. one thing nobody mentions: the light at bibi-khanym is way better in the late afternoon than midday, so if u can, flip gur-e-amir t...

Sep 30

Bangkok

best local eats in Sathon 2026

soi 12 off narathiwat has a couple carts doing khao mun gai in the mornings, way cheaper than the sathon road spots. the one near the 7-11 does the ginger sauce properly, not that sweet watery stuff....

Sep 29

Yucheng

3 Days in Yucheng: 2026 Itinerary Guide

solid writeup, though a couple things i'd tweak. the K1 bus from the railway station drops u at the north gate but the stop is actually one block east of the gate, easy to walk past if ur not watching...

Sep 27

Ananindeua

Best Food in Ananindeua (2026)

good list but the açaí advice needs a correction. Açaí do Pará in Cidade Nova is fine if u want the sit-down bowl thing, but the real move is the feiras on Av. Arterial 5 where the batedores sell it f...

Sep 8

Tiruppur

Things to Do in Tiruppur (2026)

**🏭 Knitwear Heritage Tour** Start with a visit to the Tiruppur Knitwear Exporters Association (TKEA) office to understand the city's industrial backbone. You can arrange a factory tour through local...

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Aug 3

Ezhou

3 Days in Ezhou: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1 Overview** Start your trip in the city center, where most attractions are within walking distance. Begin at the Ezhou Museum on Fenghuang Road, open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with free admis...

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Jul 27

Ulsan

Things to Do in Ulsan (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Grand Park** Ulsan Grand Park is a sprawling green space perfect for a relaxed morning. It's free to enter and open daily from 5 AM to 11 PM. You can rent a bike or simply stroll thr...

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May 24

Osaka

Best Food in Osaka (2026)

**🍜 Must-Try Dishes** Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen, and you cannot leave without trying takoyaki (octopus balls) and okonomiyaki (savory pancake). For the best takoyaki, head to Dotonbori's Tako...

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May 5

Bangkok

My Poem

Thailand's bustling streets, a symphony of tuk-tuks and chaotic energy, offer vibrant fun, but be warned, the street vendors' bum gun water squirts can be painful if you've got hemorrhoids.

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