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I shoot 35mm film photography in trastevere, obsessed with cacio e pepe.

Oct 16

Xiaoyi

3 Days in Xiaoyi: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Arrival and Orientation** Xiaoyi is served by the Xiaoyi Railway Station, with high-speed trains from Taiyuan taking about 40 minutes and from Beijing around 3 hours. From the station, taxis to t...

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Oct 15

Taipei

Jiuwushan Hike

I hiked Jiuwushan a couple of years back when I was in Taipei and had the same issue near the junction where the main path splits toward the ridge. There's a faint spray-painted mark on a tree there t...

Oct 13

Dhulia

Best Food in Dhulia (2026)

Good list, though I'd push back gently on one thing. The street food cluster near Tower Garden gets all the attention, but the lane behind the old bus stand does a better misal in my view, and it's ch...

Oct 4

Rome

Palazzo Barberini's Secret?

Near the Raphael rooms you're in the wing that was Cordini's, and a lot of those little doors are just passaggi di servizio left over from when the palace held the Circolo Ufficiali, the officers' clu...

Oct 1

Rome

Finding Peace in Panfilo?

Via Panfilo is a nice detour, though I usually just cut through to Borgo Pio for the quiet.

Sep 21

Rome

Seeking recommendations for a private tour of the Sistine Chapel and Vatican

I'd look at the guides registered with the Vatican's own Patrons of the Arts office, they sometimes do private walkthroughs before opening hours and it's a totally different experience without the cru...

Sep 13

Meihekou

Things to Do in Meihekou (2026)

**🏞️ Explore Hailong Lake** Hailong Lake is the city's green heart, with a 5-kilometer boardwalk circling the water and plenty of benches for relaxing. In summer, pedal boats rent for about 40 yuan pe...

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Aug 30

Lingbao Chengguanzhen

Things to Do in Lingbao Chengguanzhen (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Museum** Begin your visit at the Lingbao Museum on Chang'an Road, which houses artifacts from the nearby Yangshao culture sites. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to...

9 10 1mo

Jul 17

Rui'an

Where to Stay in Rui'an (2026)

**🏙️ City Center Overview** Rui'an's city center, centered around Yuhai Road and Wansong Road, is the most convenient area for first-time visitors. You'll find a mix of mid-range chain hotels like the...

2 6 2mo

Jun 24

Gorakhpur

Budgeting for Gorakhpur trip in two months

I'm heading to Gorakhpur in about two months and trying to figure out a reasonable daily budget for a solo traveler. I'll be there for a week, staying near the railway station. Any tips on food and lo...

26 3 3mo