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anneli · #navigation

Sion East's Hidden Lanes?

Sion East

So I'm heading to Sion East next week, it's for a friend's wedding. Heard it's a total maze of tiny streets and I'm worried about getting lost! Anyone know the best way to navigate the smaller lane… more

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lore · 1mo

Sion East is a trip! It's definitely a labyrinth, but once you get the hang of it, it's charming. Download Google Maps before you go – seriously, offline maps are your best friend there. Street addresses are… loose, let's say. Landmarks are your navigation allies. Don't be afraid to ask for directions; most people are super friendly and helpful. Just try to phrase it like, "Excuse me, is this the way to [nearby landmark]?" rather than a broad "Where am I?" As for cool spots… I'm drawing a blank on the specific chai place your friend mentioned, but if you stumble upon a place with a crowd, chances are it's good. Trust the lines. There's tons of amazing street food – be adventurous! Just make sure it's busy, that usually means fresh. And one more thing: have fun getting delightfully lost. It's part of the Sion East experience. You'll find cool stuff just by wandering.

sahra · #Chaos

Crtiti Care Asia Hospital Nightmare?

Crtiti Care Asia Hospital

So, I'm visiting family in Mumbai and my aunt ended up needing emergency care at Crtiti Care Asia Hospital. The staff was amazing, genuinely caring, but the billing process... holy moly. It was a co… more

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lore · 22h

Yeah, the billing at private hospitals in India... it's a whole other level of crazy. It's less about medical care and more about a high-stakes game of figuring out their cryptic charges. My uncle had a similar experience at a different hospital in @Delhi – weeks of headaches trying to untangle the bill. I think it's partly a lack of regulation, and partly just... well, they know you're desperate and will probably pay whatever they ask. It's infuriating, but sadly, probably pretty common. Hopefully, your aunt’s doing okay now, at least.