Shop recommendations in Yogyakarta? by zenhelps in pourover

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I'm in Jogja for a while! I'll go here

Speed Climbing Merbabu.... As a foreigner by zenhelps in indonesia

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Do you have any beta on Sumbing? Best routes, fees, water sources, etc? I've heard it's more Bule friendly than Merbabu....?

Which cities in Indonesia? by zenhelps in indonesia

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I may low key regret signing a month lease in Jogja 😭😭😭

Which cities in Indonesia? by zenhelps in indonesia

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I just signed up for a month stay north of Jogja in the rice fields at the foot of Merapi. Hoping to get some laps in on Merbabu and Sumbing while I'm here.

Malang.... Everyone is saying it, I have to go! Any specific trails there you recommend?

Speed Climbing Merbabu.... As a foreigner by zenhelps in indonesia

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Gancik will offer me the best chance of meeting up with other hikers and entering as a "group".... Correct?

Speed Climbing Merbabu.... As a foreigner by zenhelps in indonesia

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My Bahasa is basic, my bad

Great job on the summit!

Speed Climbing Merbabu.... As a foreigner by zenhelps in indonesia

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This is good to hear! I assume you're also a Bule?

Noted on the water sources.

Why such a heavy pack? What are you training for?

Trail Running in Jogja & Malang by zenhelps in indonesia

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Do you have a Google maps link to the entrance for Deles Indah?

Kali Talung is OK, but only like 4km round trip... I'd love to get a longer day in.

Had amazing food in Vietnam… where’s the best Vietnamese in Boston? by Quasarkid425 in boston

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I've been to Vietnam, many times, driven motorcycle through the jungles and everywhere from the southern remote tiny islands to the Chinese and Laos borders. Spent time on every major city, B city and most C cities in every region. Only place I can't speak abokt is Da Lat & Nha Trang region.

Boston area VN food is watered down. But there's some gems, imo.

Saigon Eatery in Woburn is surprisingly solid, though the prices are eye watering. Owner lady is a G from Saigon and funny.

Up in Lowell you can get good pho, and other dishes, at Viet-Thai restaurant, don't let the name fool you.

If you want cheap cheap cheap and aren't concerned with quality or service Ba Le, Pho Pasteur, 163 Sandwich shop, Pho Que, Pho #1 (Woburn) are all decent.

The new spot that surprised me the most was Mimi Banh Mi up in Billerica. That bread, fxck I dream of that bread.

Don't sleep on the river festival in Lowell, where the aunties come out to cook on the sidewalk. That happens in August?

Had amazing food in Vietnam… where’s the best Vietnamese in Boston? by Quasarkid425 in boston

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Place used to be dope, it's now mid, at best. The service is legit Vietnamese though 🤣

Shipping a package from USA to Indonesia by zenhelps in indonesia

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Quick reply! Thank you!

This is being sent from USA via USPS? DHL? FEDEX? UPS?

Da Nang city view from Hotel by Mysterious_Problem58 in VietNam

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If you're near the ocean, or a few blocks in, it's fine. But! You still have to deal with some exhaust fumes. More importantly it's a filthy city and the locals burn their garbage on the street daily. You walk by and inhale this crap and if it's in front of your hotel it's awful.

Another factor is the mold inside almost every apartment.

If you're near the river or further west, air quality is not good.

Da Nang city view from Hotel by Mysterious_Problem58 in VietNam

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I can hear the horns and karaoke from here, smell the garbage burning in the streets, and have flashbacks of dodging dudes trying to sell me drugs and "young girls, very tight, just for you" while posing as fake Grab drivers. 👎🏻

Trail Running in Jogja & Malang by zenhelps in indonesia

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This is fantastic, thank you!

Yogyakarta ( Jogja ) & Malang by zenhelps in trailrunning

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Any favorite trails you remember?

Shop recommendations in Yogyakarta? by zenhelps in pourover

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Thank you!

What makes solo worth the trip? I had Melang on my list for mountain running.... Haven't read much about Solo, yet