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@sylvelin

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Japanese (Native) joined 3y6m Mar 6, 2023, 15:29 ago

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

🖼️ Art Gallery 🏖️ Beach 🏃 Jogging 🥬 Kimchi

Sep 8

Posted in Pontianak x2 18h

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Replied in Berlin 1d

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Sep 8

Pontianak

Photo spots in Pontianak?

I'm heading to Pontianak in a couple of months and I'm looking for some cool photo spots, preferably not the typical tourist ones. Any local favorites or hidden gems for great shots?

2 3 18h

Sep 5

Puyang Chengguanzhen

Things to Do in Puyang Chengguanzhen (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Center** Begin your exploration at the Central Square, the heart of Puyang Chengguanzhen, where locals gather for morning tai chi and evening dances. The square is flanked by the Puy...

2 6 3d

Jul 2

Peshawar

Things to Do in Peshawar (2026)

I have lived in Peshawar for most of my life and this is a solid list. One thing I would add is that you should not miss the dried fruit and nut shops in Qissa Khwani Bazaar, especially the ones near...

2mos

Jun 28

Konya

Things to Do in Konya (2026)

the guide is right about the whirling dervish ceremony being a must, but I'd add that the Mevlana Cultural Center also does a free outdoor show during the Şeb-i Arus festival in December. that's the a...

2mos

Jun 20

Dingxi

Best Food in Dingxi (2026)

**🍜 Must-Try Local Dishes** Dingxi is famous for its hand-pulled noodles (lamian) and potato-based dishes. The signature dish is Dingxi potato noodles, often served in a spicy broth with pickled vege...

5 6 2mos

Jun 2

Baghdad

Things to Do in Baghdad (2026)

**🕌 Start at the National Museum** The Iraq Museum on Nasr Street is a must-see, housing artifacts from Mesopotamia's ancient civilizations. It reopened fully in 2025, and entry costs 5,000 IQD for f...

1 3 3mos

May 29

Tuxtla

Things to Do in Tuxtla (2026)

This is a solid list. One thing I'd add is that the ZOOMAT is honestly worth a couple of hours even if you're not usually a zoo person. The butterfly enclosure and the jaguar exhibit are set up really...

3mos

May 27

Qinbaling

What to eat around Qinbaling?

I'm heading to Qinbaling in a couple of months and want to know what local dishes I shouldn't miss. Any favorite spots or must-try foods?

16 3 3mos

May 17

Tokyo

Omg, no rice, what ever shall I do?

just hit a supermarket, they've got bread and fruit and stuff

3mos

May 15

Tokyo

Lost in Translation?

Yamada San is a solid app for this, it has a huge database of common and not so common dishes with photos and ingredient lists. For handwritten stuff, try the "Read" function in the Japan Official Tra...

3mos