@sascha

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Jun 11

The cooking class tip is a good one but I'd point people toward the half-day classes at Thai Farm Cooking School out past the rice fields instead, they pick you up from your hotel and you cook six dis...

Oct 5

Kirov

3 Days in Kirov: Itinerary 2026

Good coverage of the center, but I'd push back gently on Day 3. Zarechny is fine if you want quiet, but the more interesting half day for me was heading north to the Trifonov Monastery, it's a working...

Sep 27

Bangkok

What is the most reliable app for weather in Bangkok?

The Thai Meteorological Department has its own app called Thai Weather, and it's surprisingly good for radar. The rain radar updates every 15 minutes or so and you can see the actual cells moving acro...

Sep 20

Tokyo

Shinjuku Convenience Store Enigma

Daily Yamazaki in Shinjuku gets a lot of hype but the real rotation happens at the location on Yasukuni-dori near Isetan, and it's not on a strict schedule. What actually drives the rare flavors is th...

Sep 18

Bangkok

Planning a Bangkok trip with your elderly parents? What are some good activities?

A long-tail boat ride through the canals is worth considering. You sit the whole time, it's shaded, and you get breeze off the water so it doesn't feel as brutal as walking around. Hire a private boat...

Jul 19

Montevideo

Best Food in Montevideo (2026)

**🥩 Must-Try Parrillas** For authentic Uruguayan barbecue, head to La Pulpería (Calle 25 de Mayo 618) or El Palenque (Rambla República del Perú 1425). A full parrillada for two runs about $30-$40, an...

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Jul 12

Donetsk

Donetsk day trips in 5 months?

I'm heading to Donetsk in about 5 months and want to plan some day trips outside the city. Any recommendations for places I shouldn't miss?

21 3 3mo

Jun 19

Sanaa

Things to Do in Sanaa (2026)

**🏛️ Explore the Old City** The UNESCO-listed Old City of Sanaa is a maze of towering mud-brick buildings, bustling souks, and ancient mosques. Start at Bab al-Yemen, the main gate, and wander through...

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Jun 6

Bangkok

Bangkok Airport to City Center (2026)

**🚇 Airport Rail Link** The Airport Rail Link is the fastest and most affordable way to reach central Bangkok from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). It runs from 6:00 AM to midnight, with trains every 10-1...

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May 15

Berlin

Do you still feel safe around Eberswalder str. anymore?

Yesterday, we were verbally assaulted by two white German teenagers and started to think about a few more events from the past and I am bringing this question here. Was the Eberswalder area not safe,...

6 4 4mo