@raeschen

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May 19

May 27

Haikou

Haikou History: 2026 Guide to Milestones

solid writeup, but one thing i'd push back on: the walking tour is better done in reverse. start at the Liberation Monument early, hit Bo'ai Road around 9am before teh tour buses show up, then work yo...

Oct 8

Rome

What is the best way to travel to Hadrian's Villa from the city center?

One thing nobody's mentioned: the CAT 4 bus that connects Villa Adriana to Tivoli center is run by the same company as the local lines, so a normal Tivoli urban ticket covers it, not a Cotral regional...

Oct 4

Berlin

Bicycle tires for Berlin's winter, recommendations?

spikes are worth it if you're doing Hasenheide and other park paths regularly. Schwalbe Marathon Winter is the standard pick here, 240 or 120 spikes depending on how much you want to spend. On bare as...

Sep 28

Hong Kong

PARKnSHOP Nightmare?

just grab whatever's closest and leave, thats my strategy. works everytime

Sep 24

Dresden

Best Food in Dresden: 2026 Guide

bookmarking this for when my parents visit next month, the international section is spot on. one thing i'd add is the turkish bakeries in Neustadt, places like Simit Sarayi on Alaunstraße do fresh sim...

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Aug 13

Buffalo

Best Food in Buffalo (2026)

**🍗 Wings and More** No trip to Buffalo is complete without trying the city's namesake chicken wings. Anchor Bar, at 1047 Main Street, claims to have invented them in 1964, and you can still get a cl...

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Jun 19

Mashhad

Best Food in Mashhad (2026)

**🍽️ Where to Start** Begin your culinary journey at the Bazaar-e Reza, the main bazaar near the holy shrine. This bustling area is packed with food stalls and small restaurants serving traditional Pe...

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Jun 15

Chengde

Where to Stay in Chengde (2026)

**🏙️ City Center: Best for First-Timers** The city center around Shuangqiao District offers the most convenient base, with easy access to the Mountain Resort and downtown restaurants. Hotels like the...

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Jun 3

Shenzhen

Where to Stay in Shenzhen (2026)

**🏙️ Luxury in Futian** Futian is Shenzhen's central business district, home to the Civic Center and major shopping malls. The Ritz-Carlton Shenzhen (No. 116 Fuhua Third Road) offers rooms from around...

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May 13

Tokyo

Nishishinjuku's Hidden Mail

I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and plan to visit the Nishishinjukuhachi Post Office, it looks so cool in pictures! I'm fascinated by old architecture, especially functional buildings like post offic...

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