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@rosemarie

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May 22

Shaoxing

Find Hotel in Shaoxing (2026): By District + Price

**🏮 Old Town and Lu Xun** The Old Town is Shaoxing's historic heart, centered around the Lu Xun Native Place and the ancient canals. It suits travelers who want to be within walking distance of major...

8 6 15h

Sep 13

Villa Nueva

Best Food in Villa Nueva (2026)

This covers the ground well, especially the note about dinner being limited. One thing I'd flag is the payment situation at the market. Most stalls at Mercado Central won't break a Q100 note early in...

Sep 6

City of Paranaque

Best Food in City of Paranaque (2026)

The Dampa rec is solid, but if you're willing to drive a bit further, the wet market at Multinational Village in Parañaque has smaller stalls that are less touristy. I've had better luck there picking...

Sep 2

Uberlandia

Things to Do in Uberlandia (2026)

Solid guide, and the Uberlândia Film Festival in August is worth planning around, but the real hidden gem is the Cine Teatro de Uberlândia itself. It's an old art deco building on Rua José Rezende, an...

Aug 20

Pointe-Noire

3 Days in Pointe-Noire: Itinerary 2026

This is a solid plan, and the market days are spot on. One thing I'd add: the Grand Marché gets chaotic fast, so go with a local guide or a friend who knows the layout. I got lost in the fabric sectio...

Aug 9

Kirkuk

Best Food in Kirkuk (2026)

The guide is spot on about Abu Ali's kebabs, I've been going there for years and he still remembers regulars by name. One thing I'd add is to ask for the kebab wrapped in samoon with just a squeeze of...

1mo

Jul 14

Porto Alegre

3 Days in Porto Alegre: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Where to Start** Base yourself in the Centro Histórico or Cidade Baixa for easy access to major attractions. The Hotel Deville Prime Porto Alegre (Rua Dr. José Montaury, 20) offers central locati...

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Jul 5

Curitiba

Best Food in Curitiba (2026)

**🍽️ Where to Start** Begin your culinary journey at the iconic Mercado Municipal de Curitiba (Rua da Paz, 1). This bustling market is packed with fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, and local snacks li...

12 3 2mos

Jun 30

Mogadishu

Best Food in Mogadishu (2026)

**🍽️ Where to Start** Begin your culinary journey at the Lido Beach area, where several open-air restaurants serve fresh seafood and traditional Somali dishes. Try the grilled lobster at The Village R...

-4 3 2mos

May 29

Sydney

3 Days in Sydney: Itinerary 2026

**🗓️ Overview** This 3-day itinerary groups attractions by neighborhood to minimize travel time. You'll explore the CBD, Circular Quay, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Bondi, and Surry Hills. Each day foc...

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