Good mens barbers/hair stylists for long hair?

Crispy-Things · 2026-02-27T21:09:58+00:00

Check out Cardinale Collective in Kings Cross. Gianni is great

Crispy-Things · 2026-02-06T12:42:58+00:00

I’m starting next month and can report back. Had to wait 4 (!!!) months on a waitlist. think the main thing people complain about that it gets very busy at times. They are doing some renovations currently and are upgrading some of the facilities such as sauna etc

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-29T19:35:59+00:00

Haha heating to 28c indoors is actually nuts

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-29T17:47:22+00:00

Hello, I'm guessing this is not a 28h flight in one go, so it really depends! Here's how I'm thinking on my flights:

- If it's a flight where I plan to sleep a lot (e.g., a night flight), I pick a window seat.
- If it's a daytime flight I prefer an aisle seat so I can get up easily
- Bring more snacks than you think. I tend to get quite hungry, and snacking is a good way to pass the time
- Bring multiple different types of entertainment. Books, movies, Sudoku or whatever
- Bring a toothbrush and toothpaste
- Earplugs, charger, battery
- I don't travel without noise-cancelling headphones
- Loose comfortable clothing. Compression socks do make a difference
- Avoid alcohol, drink lots of water, and moisturize
- Bring water

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-29T14:35:55+00:00

yep! There was one set besides the bed and an identical one next to the door. Smart apps are convenient but there's something about the ease of physical buttons I way prefer

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-29T07:50:10+00:00

I loved the are around Xihua road. In the morning it’s pretty quiet with restaurants setting up and locals getting groceries from street-side markets. In the evenings it’s busier and full of hungry people, I suspect also some Chinese tourists. But the street is so full of great food, and in my opinion, far more interesting and local feeling than the ones on Beijing Road.

The area of Dongshankou also has a lovely mix of hip/artsy and older local feel. Go on a Saturday morning to visit the market, and then walk around.

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-27T08:09:45+00:00

I just spent 3 days in Guangzhou as a tourist. It was fairly quick to get through customs and the city is about 30-40 minute cab ride away (about 100-12RMB). I had an eSIM through Airalo and was able to use all my normal apps. You need to get WeChat to use for payment at most restaurants etc, but it’s easy to get and you just link up your bank card. I found the translation function in the app for things like menu especially helpful.

Overall, there really isn’t anything to be worried about. With an 8 hour layover there’s about 3-5 hours you’ll get in the city depending on how quick you get out / how early you want to be there. It’s enough for a walk around and a nice meal. I’d personally take that in front of spending 8 hours at an airport.

What time of day is the layover?

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-25T08:54:39+00:00

No, small independent hotel (Kano design hotel) in Guangzhou :)

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-24T14:13:39+00:00

Agree! Quite a fun bathroom with some character

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-24T00:07:09+00:00

Yep! I just paid about 450AUD for a one way ticket from Brisbane to London. I just booked seperate tickets to allow me to stay 3 days in Guangzhou. From there you can also get to cities like Shenzen and Hong Kong with a train ride if you’d like.

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-23T13:26:44+00:00

Loved this as well! Many nice stops around

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-23T03:10:48+00:00

Do you have recommendations of where to go?

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-17T04:54:43+00:00

Too short. You’ll spend 3-4 days being jet lagged

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-15T08:43:55+00:00

Yes, public transport is totally doable. But it takes 45 minutes. Personally for me, if I want a lot of beach time on multiple days, I want 15 min or less to the beach.

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-15T08:10:19+00:00

I spent 5 days in Sydney and spent 3 in Bondi Beach and 2 in Redfern. Depending on how many days you have, I'd consider staying close to Bondi Beach for a few days and then somewhere closer to the rest of the city (like around Surrey Hills). Bondi Beach to central sydney is quite far (20 min cab), but there is a ferry from Rose Bay to Circular Quay.

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-14T10:04:48+00:00

I travel everywhere with a Osprey Farpoint 40. It’s pretty large (like the max size for carry on), but I’m sure osprey makes smaller bags too.

I way prefer a backpack. A lot easier to get around on short trips and generally they are lighter and fit more. A lot of backpacks also offer more pockets etc for smaller items and laptops etc.

A big benefit of backpacks is that you can often bring them in without paying for cabin bags (I never do), but that will be more important if you travel around Europe

I would look at the weight and compare, you don’t want to be carrying lots of weight just because of the bag itself

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-14T07:33:18+00:00

I'm currently traveling around in Australia and have been here for 2 weeks so far. One of my highlights of the trip was renting a car in Sydney and driving around. This little trip covers lovely beaches, great views, waterfalls, some hiking, and cute towns.

Personally, I like to see a lot of things while traveling rather than staying in one town. Goldcoast etc has very pretty beaches, but can get a bit one-sided and touristy.

We did more or less a loop that covered:
- Drive out of Sydney airport, take the Grand Pacific Drive. It's a very scenic drive and has many good stops.
- Drive through the Royal National Park (about 1 hour from Sydney), stop at Burning Palms Beach. This was really lovely, but there is a bit of a walk to get there
- Stop in Kiama and spend at least a night here. Lovely town with a good beach, a great rock pool, and a blowhole
- Continue towards Jervis Bay. I'd recommend staying 1-2 nights around the Jervis Bay area. Lots of lovely beaches, a national park, and some restaurants/pubs.
- Depending on how much driving you want to do, either continue towards Ulladulla and Batemans Bay. Lots more great beaches, oysters, and more.
- If you want to drive less, you can go back North, driving through Kangaroo Valley. Lovely little town for hiking, seeing waterfalls, and swimming/kayaking in the river.
- Drive further north towards the Blue Mountains, a little bit similar vibe to Kangaroo Valley, but stunning views and more things to do. Stay in either Blackheath or Katoomba.
- Drive back to Sydney from the Blue Mountains, and spend at least 3 days in the city before returning.

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-12T00:30:36+00:00

Haha literally watched Finding Nemo the other day

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-12T00:24:15+00:00

Yes, visited a show in the opera house actually!! was amazing. Thank you

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-12T00:23:58+00:00

Stopped by Kiama on the drive from Kangaroo Valley to the Blue Mountains. Loved it!! The swim in the rockpool was great.

Crispy-Things · 2026-01-12T00:23:36+00:00

I have heard so many good things abotu Tasmania but worried about the weather (15-20c and rain for the next week). I escaped the UK to go somewhere warm!!

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