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@swenja

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May 30

Yuncheng

Where to stay in Yuncheng?

Headed to Yuncheng in about 4 months and trying to figure out neighborhoods. Want somewhere with good food and easy access to the salt lake and temples. Any areas you'd recommend?

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Jun 24

yo this is a great guide, one thing i'd add is the Gallery of Modern Art has this rooftop bar called GOMA Cafe that most people walk right past. it's got a killer view of the river and the food is act...

Jun 9

Karachi

Karachi on a Budget: Tips 2026

**🍽️ Eating on a Dime** Street food is your best friend in Karachi. A plate of biryani from a popular spot like Student Biryani costs around PKR 150-200, while a full meal at a dhaba (roadside eatery)...

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Jun 6

Melbourne

Best Food in Melbourne (2026)

everyone's covered the big spots but one thing i notice missing is how good the middle eastern food is in coburg. sydney road has a stretch of lebanese bakeries that do manoushe for like $5 and they'r...

Zhangzhou

Best Food in Zhangzhou (2026)

honestly this is a solid list, been eating around zhangzhou for years and you nailed the main spots. one thing i'd add is the fried taro cake (芋头粿) near the south gate of the ancient city, there's...

May 28

Grenoble

Best Food in Grenoble (2026)

honestly the guide's spot on about the saint-laurent district for a local vibe, but there's a little place called le bar a pizza on rue saint-laurent that nobody mentions. it's not really a restaurant...

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May 16

Tokyo

Do I need to be able to write in Japanese?

for a CS master at most tokyo unis, handwritten kanji is basically optional. all my assignments were submitted via pdf or google docs, and even lab reports were typed. the one exception is if you end...

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May 15

Bangkok

Do I have a claim to Thai citizenship?

My parents are Thai-born Americans who immigrated to the US from Thailand since they were little. I was born in the US and hold an American citizenship. I am now close to 30 and am interested in getti...

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May 14

Bangkok

Best Eye Doctor in Bangkok?

Recently got an eye infection which significantly impaired my vision in one eye. I'd like to get checked out by a different doctor. Any recommendations please? Thanks!

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May 13

Tokyo

Matsuri, festivals, and bon odori guide?

I find it so difficult to know the dates and places of matsuri, summer festivals, or fireworks! I often check Timeout Tokyo, Tokyo Cheapo, or Flip Japan, but I still miss many events. I work in Roppon...

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