@valeska

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Oct 11

Osaka

How do I get to the Kuzunoki tree in Kozushima?

I'm visiting Osaka in 2026 and want to see the huge kusunoki at Kozushima. Is it easy to reach by train or bus from central Osaka, and is there anything else worth seeing nearby?

3 10 7h

Europe

Best restaurants in Löwen, Belgium for a 2026 visit

I'm planning a day trip to Löwen (Leuven) next spring and want to eat well without spending a fortune. Where do locals actually go for a solid lunch near the Grote Markt, and do I need to book ahead o...

6 10 10h

Oct 21

Mumbai

Prakash Inn Puzzle

So, I stayed at the Prakash Inn last week, tiny little place, but surprisingly comfy. The staff were amazing, always smiling and ready to help. I spent most of my time exploring the nearby Crawford Ma...

5 3 4d

Oct 19

Europe

How to Book a Restaurant Table in Hirsch, Europe 2026

Walking in works midweek but Friday and Saturday fill up by Thursday, so check their website first for a "Tischreservierung" form.

Oct 18

Mumbai

Navigating Mumbai's Airport?

I'm flying into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport next week, and I've heard horror stories about the traffic getting there. Seriously, some people say it takes HOURS. Is there a genuin...

5 10 1w

Oct 16

Taipei

Zhongzheng's Hidden Lanes?

The stalls along Ningbo East Street are the real draw there, especially the one doing the fried oyster omelettes. Grab a card from your hotel front desk with the Chinese address written on it, taxi dr...

Oct 13

Mumbai

Lost in GTBNar

So I finally made it to Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar, or GTBNar as the locals call it. Navigating those crazy, narrow streets on my scooter was... an experience. I swear, I saw a goat just casually strolli...

7 3 1w

Oct 6

Taipei

Wufenpu: Haggling Horror?

Skip the weekend crowds and go on a Tuesday morning, stalls are calmer and owners more willing to talk. Cash is your leverage, and knowing a rough per-item price helps: tees usually land around 100 to...

One Thread's Secret?

Carved in 2004, not old at all.

Sep 26

Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung History: 7 Milestones to See in 2026

Nice to see the labor museum get a mention, most lists skip Sanmin District entirely. If you're already out that way on Jiuru Road, the old Takao Station building that got relocated to the Science and...