Melbourne weather is definitely unpredictable! I have lived here for 3 years and the four seasons in one day thing is real. For autumn, expect temperatures between 10-20C during the day. Definitely pa ...
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Grey Lynn is my pick over Ponsonby tbh. Similar vibe but slightly cheaper rent and way less touristy. I rented a 1br there for $520/week, 10 min bus to CBD. Mount Eden is nice too if you want more of ...
Did Brighton as a day trip last weekend. Left London at 8am, back by 10pm.
Verdict: yes but plan carefully.
The Lanes are charming but packed on weekends. The beach is pebbly (not sandy like everyon ...
30 years of eating fish and chips in Yorkshire coastal towns:
1. Whitby: The Magpie Cafe. Yes it's touristy. Yes it's still worth it. Batter is perfectly crisp, fish always fresh.
2. Scarborough: Gol ...
Did it 2 years ago. No regrets.
London: unmatched career opportunities, cultural stuff. But the rent will financially destroy you. I was spending 60% of my income on housing.
Manchester: I can actua ...
Going to say it: Stumptown coffee is not worth the hype.
The real gems:
- Broadcast Coffee in Beacon Hill
- Elm Coffee in SLU - the roaster used to work at Stumptown and does it better
- Analog Coffe ...
Austin: more jobs, better weather (fight me), vibrant economy. Food scene has leveled up massively. But traffic is becoming SF-level bad.
Portland: nature access is unparalleled. Mt Hood, the coast, ...
As someone who has commuted on the A train at 8am for 8 years:
1. The G is always late. Always. Build your schedule around this.
2. Take the 7 train above ground when you can. Fewer sardines.
3. The ...
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Hey everyone,
I have a 2-bedroom apartment in Sydney CBD that's looking for a roommate. The place is modern, fully furnished, and has amazing views of the city.
Details:
- Location: Near Town Hall s ...
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Walking on the streets of Ankara at 1 a.m., I was surprised to find that the flower shop was still open. Can anyone tell me why?
Sabaha karşı 1'de Ankara'nın sokaklarında yürürken, çiçekçin ...
I heard a loud sound around 5:45 am in Ankara, what was it?
Ankara'da sabah saat 5:45 civarında büyük bir ses duydum, bunun ne olduğunu merak ediyorum.
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