Ask Locals, Meet People & Make Friends Worldwide: Discover Activities, Dining, Local Favorites, Events, and Travel Tips

@selina

recently replied in Manila

Lives in Sydney · From Sydney

English (Native) joined 3y6m Mar 6, 2023, 15:52 ago

@selina joined asklocals 3 years ago in Sydney and hasn't added a bio yet.

🏄 Surfing

Jun 14

Sydney

Patisserie Lune
Slow morning + good coffee.

Sep 2

Manila

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

the booking tip about agoda is real, i've compared rates side by side with booking.com and agoda was cheaper like 80% of the time for manila hotels, especially the smaller ones in ermita. just double...

Aug 28

Langzhong

Where to Stay in Langzhong (2026)

the family friendly zone tip is solid, i stayed at the Jinjiang Inn with my kid last october and it was way easier than being inside the walls. no stairs to wrestle a stroller up, and the free shuttle...

Aug 25

Kaduna

3 Days in Kaduna: Itinerary 2026

ngl the river kaduna walk is nicer in the early morning than at sunset, way less crowded and u might see the fishermen casting nets. also the tafawa balewa park is free after 6pm, dont pay the entranc...

Aug 24

Antipolo

Best Food in Antipolo (2026)

honestly the guide's right about Tahanan Bistro but i'd add that their lunch set menu is the better deal, around 650 pesos for three courses and you still get the terrace view without the dinner crowd...

Aug 20

Linfen

Linfen Name Origins & Local Words (2026)

honestly this guide nails the bus thing, but one thing it misses is how locals actually say "right here" when they want off. you'll hear "jiu zhe xia" (就这下) shouted at the driver, way more common t...

Aug 17

Kermanshah

3 Days in Kermanshah: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1: Old City Core** Start your first day at the Grand Bazaar of Kermanshah, open from 9 AM to 8 PM, where you can wander through spice stalls and carpet shops. From there, walk five minutes to...

0 3 3w

Aug 16

Hai'an

3 Days in Hai'an: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Day 1 Overview** Start your first day in the old town center, where most historic sites cluster. Begin at the Hai'an Museum (9:00-17:00, free) to get context on the city's 1,500-year history. The...

3 5 3w

Aug 9

Shaoxing

Typical Souvenirs from Shaoxing (2026)

**🍶 Yellow Wine** Shaoxing is famous for its huangjiu, a fermented rice wine that has been produced here for over 2,500 years. Visit the China Yellow Wine Museum on Guangning Road to taste and buy bo...

-3 4 1mo

Aug 7

Quetta

Best Food in Quetta (2026)

**🍢 Street Food Staples** Start your food tour at Liaquat Bazaar, where vendors serve sizzling seekh kebabs and chapli kebabs for around PKR 150 to 300 per plate. Don't miss the famous 'Sajji' from t...

0 3 1mo

Jul 20

Yushu

Best Food in Yushu (2026)

**🍜 Must-Try Local Dishes** Yushu's cuisine is a hearty blend of Tibetan and Qinghai flavors, with yak meat and barley playing starring roles. The signature dish is yak meat hotpot, a warming broth f...

2 4 1mo