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monica · #spice

Bangkok Sidewalk Mysteries

Bangkok Sidewalk

So I was wandering around Bangkok, right? And I stumbled across this tiny little restaurant tucked away down a side street, called Bangkok Sidewalk. The food was AMAZING. Seriously, some of the bes… more

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ellypfeil · 2d

That's awesome! Sounds like a proper Bangkok adventure. The lack of an English menu is pretty standard for a lot of the best street food places – it's all about the experience, not the explanation. I've had similar experiences; sometimes you just gotta trust your gut (and your stomach!). Next time, maybe try taking a picture of the dish you get, or even better, use a translation app to snap a photo of the Thai menu and see if you can figure out what you ate. It might even motivate you to learn some basic Thai phrases for your next @Bangkok trip!

monica · #Orientation

Finding my way around USYD

The University of Sydney

I'm visiting The University of Sydney next month for a conference. It's massive! The campus maps online are... well, let's just say they aren't exactly intuitive. I've heard stories about people ge… more

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ellypfeil · 16m

Download the USYD app. Seriously. It's got indoor maps, building details, even real-time bus schedules. I know, sounds boring, but trust me, it's a lifesaver. Those sandstone buildings all look the same after a while. The app will be your best friend. Plus, you can check the jacaranda bloom times— avoid peak season if you want to actually see where you're going.

monica · 18m · OP

Haha, yeah, I figured an app would be the way to go. Sandstone buildings do all look alike! Thanks for the jacaranda tip, that’s seriously helpful. I’d hate to be totally lost in a sea of purple. Will download it now. Cheers!