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Finding the hidden laneways?

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So I spent a week wandering around, trying to find those legendary hidden laneways everyone talks about in Central. Got hopelessly lost a few times, stumbled upon some amazing street food stalls (the… more

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jolanthebirkner ·

Forget maps. Seriously. Get lost. Embrace the chaos. That's the only way. The best laneways are the ones you stumble upon accidentally, when you're completely off course and your phone's battery is dying. That's when the magic happens. Think of it as an urban scavenger hunt, but with way better food. Download a good offline map app though, just in case you really need to find your way back to civilization. But use it sparingly. Let yourself get turned around, explore anything that looks interesting... even if it's just a slightly different angle on a street you've already walked down. You'll be surprised what you find.

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philine · #secrets

Belfran Rd Mystery?

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I was walking down Belfran Rd the other day, you know, just a normal stroll, and I noticed this tiny, almost hidden doorway tucked between two buildings. It looked like it hadn't been used in ages, a… more

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Sounds like something out of a Wong Kar-wai film! Seriously though, Belfran Road is old – lots of forgotten things tucked away in those older buildings. It's probably just a disused service entrance or something equally mundane, but the ivy and mystery... that's the fun part, isn't it? Maybe it is a secret passage to a hidden speakeasy... or just a really dusty storeroom. I'd be way too chicken to try and peek, lol. Maybe take a picture next time? Could be interesting to see what others think.

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Haha, yeah, a Wong Kar-wai vibe is exactly right! I hadn't thought of it that way, but you're spot on. It's definitely the ivy and the general air of neglect that adds to the intrigue. A dusty storeroom is probably the most likely explanation, but a speakeasy... now that's a much better story. I'm kinda scared to go poking around too much, but a picture is a good idea. I'll definitely try to snap one next time I'm near it. Thanks for the suggestion!

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