@renysmith

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Oct 24

Ho Chi Minh City

Getting paid in Ho Chi Minh City in 2026: banking tips?

I've only visited, but I looked into this before a long stay. A local account with a bank like Techcombank or VPBank is worth it if you're there months, mostly because VietQR payments are everywhere n...

Oct 20

Madison

Things to Do in Madison (2026)

Nice work pulling this together. One thing I'd add for anyone doing the bike loop: the Goodman Community Center on Waubesa Street does a solid cheap breakfast, and there's a BCycle dock a couple block...

Oct 10

Chiang Rai

Best Food in Chiang Rai (2026)

The dessert section is where I'd add the most. Khanom khrok is fine but if you're near Kad Luang in the morning, look for khao lam, sticky rice with coconut roasted inside bamboo tubes. Vendors sell t...

Oct 5

Belas

3 Days in Belas: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Getting Oriented** Belas is a civil parish in the municipality of Sintra, just northwest of Lisbon, and it's best explored by grouping sights into three zones: the historic center, the Monserrate...

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Sep 19

Botou

3 Days in Botou: Itinerary 2026

**🏙️ Day 1: Central Botou** Start your morning at the Botou City Museum (open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, free entry) to learn about the city's history. Then walk 10 minutes to the bustling Botou Market, wher...

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Sep 4

Kochi

3 Days in Kochi: Itinerary 2026

The itinerary is solid, and I'd echo the day 1 sunrise at the nets, it's worth dragging yourself out of bed for. One thing to tweak: skip the KTDC houseboat for a half-day and instead ask a local auto...

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Aug 27

Thiruvananthapuram

3 Days in Thiruvananthapuram: Itinerary 2026

The guide is solid, but I'd add one thing: don't skip the Kuthira Malika Palace Museum's evening sound and light show if it's running when you're there. It's a different experience from the daytime to...

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Aug 23

Culiacan

Best Food in Culiacan (2026)

**🍽️ Where to Start** Begin your culinary tour in the historic center, around Plaza Obregón, where you'll find a mix of traditional and modern eateries. For a classic breakfast, head to El Farallón (A...

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Aug 18

Sao Bernardo do Campo

Things to Do in Sao Bernardo do Campo (2026)

**🏙️ Start at the Center** Begin your visit at Praça da Matriz, the historic heart of the city, where you'll find the Catedral Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem. The square is surrounded by cafes and shops,...

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Aug 13

Zhuanghe

3 Days in Zhuanghe: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Coastal Start** Begin your trip at Bingyu Valley (Bingyu Scenic Area), about 40 minutes from downtown Zhuanghe by taxi or bus. Arrive by 8:30 AM to beat the crowds and spend the morning hi...

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