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@philine

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May 15

May 21

One thing I'd add on the food side: the Rüttenscheider Markt actually has a proper weekly market on Fridays and Saturdays with a great little currywurst stand, way better than anything near the Hauptb...

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Sep 17

Jambi

Best Food in Jambi: A 2026 Guide

Good write-up, though I'd add one thing the guide and the other replies both missed: the Padang food in Jambi is genuinely its own thing, and the best version isn't at a chain. Warung Padang near Simp...

Sep 4

Karbala'

Things to Do in Karbala' (2026)

The guide nails the basics, but one thing worth adding is the rooftop tea houses tucked into the buildings around the shrine complex. A few of them, like the one on the corner of Al-Muhaqqiq and the s...

Sep 1

Rochester

3 Days in Rochester: Itinerary 2026

Good write up, this layout makes sense for a first trip. One thing I'd swap: Day 2 has you hitting the Memorial Art Gallery before Eastman, but the MAG is a lot easier to breeze through in an hour and...

Aug 8

Amman

First Time in Amman: Complete Guide 2026

**📱 Stay Connected** Pick up a local SIM card at the airport arrivals hall or at any Umniah, Zain, or Orange store in the city. A tourist SIM with 10 GB of data costs around 10 JOD (about $14) and in...

11 4 1mo

Jul 30

Tbilisi

3 Days in Tbilisi: Itinerary 2026

This is a solid itinerary, you've covered the essentials well. A small thing I'd add for Day 1: the sulfur bathhouses in Abanotubani aren't just for photos. If you have the time, a 45-minute scrub and...

1mo

Jul 29

Xiantao

Things to Do in Xiantao (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Museum** The Xiantao Museum on Mianyang Road offers a deep dive into local history, from ancient artifacts to exhibits on the city's development as a textile hub. Admission is free,...

1 5 1mo

Jul 11

Agra

3 Days in Agra: Itinerary 2026

**🗓️ Day 1: The Majestic Taj** Start your first day early at the Taj Mahal, open from sunrise to sunset. Arrive by 6:00 AM to see the monument in soft morning light and avoid crowds. Entry costs 50 IN...

5 6 2mos

Jun 22

Manila

Manila Airport to City Center (2026)

**🚕 Taxi Tips and Scams** Airport taxis are available at the official taxi stands outside each terminal. Always insist on using the meter; if the driver refuses, do not board. A common scam is the dr...

3 3 2mos

Jun 16

Hechi

3 Days in Hechi: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: City Center** Start your trip at the Hechi Museum (9:00 AM, free entry) to understand the region's Zhuang and Yao cultures. Then walk to the nearby Jinchengjiang Park for a relaxing stroll...

-2 4 3mos

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