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I work as a freelance writer in Bangsar, fueling my 35mm film photography habit with char kway teow from Imbi Market.

Oct 19

Kota Kinabalu

Best Food in Kota Kinabalu (2026)

Nice roundup, saving this for my next trip. One thing I'd tack on is the grilled fish at the evening stalls near Tanjung Aru, cheaper than the waterfront and just as fresh. Also ask for less chili if...

Oct 18

Melaka

Best Food in Melaka (2026)

Nice rundown, that covers the essentials well. One thing I'd add: for satay celup without the circus, Ban Lee Siang on Jalan Ong Kim Wee is where I'd go over the famous ones, and Ocean Satay Celup nea...

Europe

Where to find a good hotel near Bären in 2026?

I'm planning a trip from abroad and keep seeing Bären mentioned, but I can't tell if it's a town or just a hotel name. Can anyone point me toward where to stay near Bären in 2026, and what the area is...

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Oct 12

Kuala Lumpur

Lost in Jalan Tengah?

Sunday evening, the night market stalls.

Oct 11

Kuala Lumpur

Lost in Jalan Tengah?

Saturday dawn, before the pasar crowd.

Oct 10

Kuala Lumpur

UM's Secret Societies?

What you're describing sounds more like the old Chinese secret societies of 19th century KL, the Hai San and Ghee Hin, than anything on campus today. Those groups left their mark on the city, not the...

Oct 8

Vinh

Things to Do in Vinh (2026)

**🏛️ Historical Sites** Start at the Ho Chi Minh Square and the nearby Ho Chi Minh Museum, located at 1 Phan Đăng Lưu Street. The museum is open from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, closed...

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Oct 6

Hongjiang

Things to Do in Hongjiang (2026)

**🏯 Explore the Ancient Town** Hongjiang's Ancient Town, known as Hongjiang Gu Shang Cheng, is a labyrinth of Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, with over 380 intact wooden buildings. Start at the m...

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Sep 25

Korla

Best Food in Korla: A 2026 Guide

**🍜 Must-Try Local Dishes** Korla is famous for its fragrant lamb dishes and hand-pulled noodles, influenced by both Uyghur and Han Chinese cuisines. Start with a bowl of laghman (hand-pulled noodles...

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Sep 16

Vladivostok

3 Days in Vladivostok: 2026 Itinerary

**🗺️ Day 1: Center and Embankment** Start at 9:00 AM at the Vladivostok Railway Station (Aleutskaya St, 2) and walk 10 minutes to the Central Square (Ploshchad' Bortsov Revolyutsii). From there, strol...

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