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@nele

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Lives in Sydney · From Sydney

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

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May 25

Sydney

Hanami Sushi
Local recommendations welcome.

Aug 6

Good angles in the other replies. One thing the guide glosses over is how the metro shuts down around 11pm, even on weekends. If you're out in Bellavista past that, you're relying on Uber or a long wa...

Aug 4

Mashhad

First Time in Mashhad: Complete Guide 2026

**📱 SIM Cards and Connectivity** For reliable internet, grab a local SIM from Irancell or Hamrahe Aval at the airport or city center. A tourist SIM with data costs about 500,000 rials (roughly $1.50)...

7 3 1w

Jul 26

Ahvaz

Best Food in Ahvaz (2026)

**🍽️ Where to Start** Begin your culinary tour at the bustling Ahvaz Bazaar, where you'll find authentic street food and fresh ingredients. Head to the central square near the Karun River for a concen...

4 3 3w

Jul 16

Gaozhou

Where to Stay in Gaozhou (2026)

One area the guide doesn't mention is the cluster of hotels near the Gaozhou East Railway Station, about a 15 minute drive from the city center. The station area has newer chain hotels like a 7 Days I...

1mo

Jul 11

Jingdezhen

3 Days in Jingdezhen: Itinerary 2026

Solid itinerary, you've got the essentials down. For Taoxichuan, the Creative Market is great, but don't skip the indoor galleries in the old factory buildings there. I spent a whole afternoon in one...

1mo

Jun 23

Ibadan

Best Food in Ibadan (2026)

I have to second the recommendation for Buka Restaurant on Ring Road, but I'd suggest going on a Saturday afternoon when they serve their pounded yam with egusi soup. The texture of the yam there is s...

1mo

Jun 6

Sydney

Where to Stay in Sydney (2026)

The guide's spot on about Surry Hills being good for digital nomads, but I'd also shout out the cafes around Redfern, just a 10-minute walk away. Places like The Grounds of Alexandria are a bit furthe...

2mos

Jun 1

Kunming

3 Days in Kunming: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Where to Start** Base yourself near Green Lake Park (Cuihu) for easy access to Kunming's core attractions. The area is walkable and well-connected by metro lines 2 and 3. Budget hotels around Wen...

3 6 2mos

May 28

Hanoi

Things to Do in Hanoi (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Old Quarter** The Old Quarter is Hanoi's historic heart, where 36 streets each specialize in a different trade. Wander through Hang Bac (Silver Street) and Hang Gai (Silk Street) to...

-1 3 2mos

May 16

Bangkok

As an owner, how do you make management maintain the property?

I'm hesitant buying into Thai property because I do not understand the market in Thailand, and more specifically Bangkok - I've never lived in a city with so much empty property for instance. Parisian...

3 3 3mos