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May 23

Cancun

Adventure Park
Just want to meet someone friendly.

Jul 23

The guide nails it with Convento da Penha, but if you want a less crowded viewpoint with a similar payoff, try the Mirante do Morro do Moreno on a weekday morning. I've done the hike a few times and i...

Jul 22

Calgary

Things to Do in Calgary (2026)

**🏞️ Start Downtown** Begin your visit at the Calgary Tower (101 9 Ave SW) for panoramic views of the city and the Rocky Mountains. The observation deck is open daily from 9am to 10pm, and tickets cos...

3 3 1w

Jul 9

Ecatepec

Best Food in Ecatepec (2026)

I have to give a strong second to the tlacoyos at Mercado San Cristobal, especially if you get there early enough to catch them fresh off the comal. The one thing I'd throw in is that a few blocks eas...

Jul 7

Damascus

Best Food in Damascus (2026)

**🥙 Where to Start** Begin your culinary journey in the Old City around the Umayyad Mosque. Head to Al-Bawadi Restaurant (Al-Buzuriyah Souq) for a classic mezze spread with hummus, baba ghanoush, and...

4 3 3w

Jul 6

Kyoto

Things to Do in Kyoto (2026)

This is a solid list. I'd add that if you're at Kinkaku-ji early, you can walk from there to Ryoan-ji in about 20 minutes. Ryoan-ji's rock garden is quieter and more meditative, and the combination of...

Jun 30

Baltimore

3 Days in Baltimore: Itinerary 2026

You've got a great framework here, and the neighborhood grouping is smart. One thing I'd add: on Day 1, if you're in Fells Point for breakfast at Blue Moon, walk a block over to the Broadway Market af...

Jun 17

Mazatlan

Where to stay in Mazatlan?

If you want that mix of local and tourist without it feeling too sanitized, check out the area around the Plazuela Machado in Centro Historico. It's a cobblestone square with a dozen restaurants spill...

1mo

May 13

Berlin

How safe is Berlin for a woman?

I feel like I never get catcalled as much as in Berlin compared to the rest of Germany. Nothing physical has ever happened (thankfully) but I get really scared that it might just happen. How safe do y...

3 3 2mos

May 12

Tokyo

Anyone looking for tickets for Charlie put for the 17th concert?

I got 2 tickets, but I can't go willing to sell them at a discount 10k.

8 3 2mos

May 11

Tokyo

Is my 0-year-old already mocking my Japanese accent, or is this just expat paranoia?

Ugh, my baby (0M) keeps laughing at me every time I (39M) speak Japanese on the phone. Yeah, I know he's a baby, but it's always when I'm talking in Japanese, never in English. Coincidence? I think no...

-1 3 2mos