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@violamerkl

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Mar 11

**🗺️ Where to Start** Begin your trip at Kawanakajima Station on the Nagano Electric Railway. From Nagano Station, it is a 15-minute ride costing 320 yen each way. The area is walkable, so you can exp...

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Jul 14

Yaounde

Best day trips from Yaounde?

Mefou is good if you get there early, the chimpanzee sanctuary is the real draw and it's about 45 minutes south of the city. For waterfalls, I'd skip the ones closer to town and head to Ekom Nkam inst...

Jul 9

Newcastle

Things to Do in Newcastle (2026)

nice guide, covers the Quayside really well. one thing that's class is the Lit & Phil library on Westgate Road, it's one of the oldest independent libraries in the country and they do these late night...

Jul 6

Mersin

3 Days in Mersin: Itinerary 2026

**🗺️ Where to Start** Base yourself in the city center near Cumhuriyet Square for easy access to major sights. Most hotels here are within walking distance of the seaside promenade and public transpor...

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Jul 4

Leeds

3 Days in Leeds: Itinerary 2026

Solid guide, nice work. For Day 1, if you're at the Corn Exchange anyway, pop into Casa Colombiana for a coffee, they do proper Colombian filter coffee and it's a lovely little spot to sit and watch t...

Jun 20

Birmingham

Best Food in Birmingham (2026)

Good work on this guide, it's thorough. I'd say you're missing one of my favorite hidden spots though - The Oyster Club on Temple Street. Their happy hour from 4 to 6 weekdays has oysters for 1.50 eac...

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Jun 14

Bagshot

Bagshot on a Budget: Tips 2026

Lived here my whole life and that guide is spot on. One thing I'd add - if you're after a cheap night out, the Bagshot Arms does a curry night on Wednesdays where any curry is £8 with rice or naan inc...

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Jun 13

Gaomi

Visiting Gaomi soon, any hidden gems?

I'm heading to Gaomi in about three months and want to get off the usual tourist trail. What are some lesser-known spots or local favorites I should check out?

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May 15

Seoul

Christmas Photo Booth Lines

Saw ridiculously long lines at photo booths in Seongsu on Christmas. Why the huge wait?

1079 5 2mos

May 2

Mumbai

Suman Nagar Mysteries

I spent a week exploring Suman Nagar, navigating its chaotic yet charming lanes. The street food was incredible, the pani puri was a revelation! But I stumbled upon this tiny, locked temple tucked awa...

0 3 2mos

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