@oliviaruth

recently replied in Tokyo

Thai (Native) joined 3y8m ago

currently into 35mm film photography in bangkok's chinatown, and spicy tom yum soup

Oct 27

Europe

How to meet people in Europe as a visitor in 2026

Run clubs are the reliable one, but the 7pm Tuesday crowd in most cities is half expats who also leave in a few months. Language exchanges at a Cafe or Bibliothek tend to keep more long term regulars,...

Nov 4

Bangkok

Toyota Corolla Reliability?

A 2008 Corolla is likely the 1.6 or 1.8 Altis built here, so parts are cheap and everywhere, but have the fuel pump and ignition coils looked at before you head north.

Nov 3

Syracuse

3 Days in Syracuse: Itinerary 2026

Appreciate the effort here. One addition: the Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi is closed Monday afternoons, so check the day before planning around it. Also try the almond granita at a pasticce...

3 Days in Syracuse: Itinerary 2026

Nice work pulling this together. One correction: Tindari is well over an hour north near Patti, not nearby, so skip it on Day 3. Also book the Neapolis park for early morning, the theatre gets brutal...

Tokyo

Shinjuku's Hidden Sound?

Check if the partition walls are up, that changes everything.

Nov 1

Sao Paulo

Brunch near Catedral da Sé in Sao Paulo 2026: is R$85 normal?

I'm visiting Sao Paulo next month and staying near the Catedral da Sé, and a brunch spot there quoted me R$85 per person for a set menu with coffee. Is that a normal price for brunch in that area in 2...

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Oct 31

Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo visa paperwork 2026 for longer stays?

I'm planning to stay in Sao Paulo much longer than a tourist visa allows and I'm not sure which permit I actually need. Does anyone know what the application requires and what commonly goes wrong? I'l...

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Oct 30

Los Angeles

Best breakfast near Daybreak Cafe in Los Angeles 2026?

I'm visiting Los Angeles next month and staying close to Daybreak Cafe. Any recommendations for good breakfast spots nearby, and is Daybreak itself worth a stop?

5 10 1w

Oct 28

Europe

Best local food near Gasthof Zur Linde in 2026?

Visiting the area in 2026 and keep hearing about Gasthof Zur Linde. What are the must order dishes there and do I need to book ahead for dinner?

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Oct 14

Nangong

Things to Do in Nangong (2026)

**🏯 Explore Ancient Nangong** Start at the Nangong Old Town, where the city's history stretches back over 2,000 years. The well-preserved city wall and traditional courtyard houses give a sense of th...

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