@nicola

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Lives in Tokyo · From Tokyo

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May 26

Been living near Hankyu Nishinomiya-kitaguchi for a few years so this list is a decent starting point for someone passing through. One thing nobody's flagged yet is the unagi. There's a place on the s...

Higashi-osaka

Things to Do in Higashi-osaka (2026)

nice work putting this together, the seasonal festival section is the part most guides skip entirely. one thing i'd add on that front is the danjiri at the Ishikiri autumn festival, the neighbourhood...

Tokyo

Shinjuku Banking Woes?

one thing nobody mentions, mizuho's app lets you pre-register the transfer details and get a reference number before you even walk in. do that the night before on the MyMizuho app, then the counter st...

Oct 7

London

Public Transport Disruptions from April 21 to 24

worth checking the TfL Go app the night before rather than the website, it tends to show engineering overruns earlier. also the 22nd has no central line between liverpool street and stratford after 10...

Oct 6

Mykolaiv

Things to Do in Mykolaiv (2026)

Good rundown, covers the essentials. One thing i'd add on the museum side: there's a small but genuinely interesting local history museum (Kraieznavchyi) on Naberezhna that most visitors skip, and it...

Oct 4

Ulhasnagar

Best Food in Ulhasnagar (2026)

**🍽️ Sindhi Classics to Try** Ulhasnagar is famous for its Sindhi cuisine, and you cannot leave without trying dal pakwan at Bhagat Tarachand near the main market. The crispy pakwan served with spicy...

6 5 1w

Sep 27

Tokyo

Where can I get something like Viagra or Cialis over the counter? Wild One Maybe?

Hi all, As the title suggest, needed some support to help my "friend" downstairs perform during the dance. I know I can not get Viagra or Cialis over the counter in pharmacies however was wondering...

2 4 2w

Sep 22

Tokyo

Are public bath temperatures typically too hot for comfortable soaking?

I've recently started visiting public baths as a hobby, focusing on the more affordable options. In most places, the water temperature has been so high that it's difficult to stay in for extended peri...

5 3 2w

Jul 9

Haiphong

Where to Stay in Haiphong (2026)

**🏙️ City Center Hub** The city center around Dien Bien Phu Street is the most convenient base for first-time visitors. You'll find mid-range hotels like the Tien Huy Hoang Hotel (from $25/night) and...

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Jun 28

Ma'anshan

Best Food in Ma'anshan (2026)

**🍜 Signature Local Dish** Ma'anshan is famous for its Yangtze River fish dishes, especially the braised fish head served in a clay pot. Head to Laoma Fang Restaurant (老马坊, 88 Huayuan Road) for an...

12 6 3mo