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Aug 18

Erbil

Where to Stay in Erbil (2026)

The guide's spot on about Ainkawa for nightlife, but I'd add that if you're there on a Friday, the area around St. Joseph's Church has a small open-air market in the morning that's mostly locals, grea...

Hailun

Things to Do in Hailun (2026)

The guide nails the Laojia Restaurant pick, I've eaten there a dozen times and the braised pork is worth the trip alone. One thing I'd add: go for the small window seats facing Minzhu Street, you get...

Aug 15

Valencia

Valencia Airport to City Center (2026)

The metro advice is spot on, but here's a trick I use every time: buy the Bono card at the airport station even if you're only making one round trip. It costs 10 euros for 10 rides, so you'll have lef...

Jul 24

Manila

Typical Souvenirs from Manila (2026)

The Tesoro's recommendation for barong tagalog is spot on, but I would add that if you're looking for something more modern to wear casually, check out the pop-up stalls at Greenhills Shopping Center...

Jul 12

Changshu

Things to Do in Changshu (2026)

That's a really thorough guide, you've covered the main sights well. I'd add that if you're visiting in late September, the osmanthus flowers across the entire city are incredible, the scent is everyw...

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Jun 27

Jaipur

Where to Stay in Jaipur (2026)

**🏨 Overview of Neighborhoods** Jaipur offers distinct areas for different traveler types. The walled Pink City buzzes with heritage and chaos, while C-Scheme and Malviya Nagar provide modern comfort...

8 4 1mo

May 15

Tokyo

Is it normal to get stared at?

Hello everyone. I've been in Tokyo for a few days and noticed I get a lot of stares from Japanese people when I walk the streets or the subway stations. I am Japanese and Filipino and currently visiti...

8 3 3mos

May 13

Tokyo

Does your Japanese wife link your salary to your free time?

My fiancee for example says I can only play video games an hour a day on weekends. She also said if I double my salary, I can play video games whenever I want. She says it kind of jokingly though. I&#...

0 3 3mos

Berlin

Kann man vom Berlin-Abo aufs Deutschlandticket wechseln?

Auf der Webseite der BVG steht: "Wenn du Jahreszahler bist, musst du im ersten Schritt dein bestehendes Abo kündigen. Logge dich hierzu in deinem BVG-Konto ein. Wähle den Kündigungsgrund „Wechsel zum...

3 4 3mos

May 7

Bangkok

Is she real?

So I've been talking to this girl from Chiang Mai that i met in Tokyo about 6 months ago. She seems like a great person, good heart, intelligent and never ever has asked me for money. But ofcourse...

1108 11 3mos