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The tourist’s backpack and the right weight: instructions for ruining your day (and your back)
What is the maximum weight of the backpack one should carry on their back during a day of travel?
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The Rant. Torments and Tortures for Those Who Block Escalators and Airport Moving Walkways
The Rant. The Unwritten Rules of Civil Coexistence on Airport Moving Walkways.
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Where (not) to eat street food in Istanbul: the balık ekmek stalls in Eminönü.
A balik ekmek in Eminonu: a simple fish sandwich, a lively atmosphere, and a local ritual that Istanbul does better than anywhere...
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Eat like the locals in Florence: Florentine lampredotto
Discover Florentine lampredotto: the best street food in Florence — a traditional sandwich rich in history, intense flavors, and true local authenticity.
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Street food in Istanbul: Güneş Kokoreç
Discover the best street food in Istanbul at Güneş Kokoreç: bold flavors, charcoal-grilled kokoreç, and an authentic local experience.
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Where to eat in Istanbul: Sultanahmet Köftecisi – the Lamb of God, butchered and cooked to perfection just steps from Hagia Sophia.
No frills, no décor, no concessions to mass tourism: Sultanahmet Köftecisi has been grilling lamb *köfte* a few steps from Hagia Sophia...
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Western-style breakfast in Istanbul: Dudu Bakery
Western-style breakfast in Istanbul: at Dudu Bakery it feels like being in a Parisian boulangerie.
Food
Grand Central Oyster Bar, New York
Grand Central Oyster Bar in New York disappoints: bland oysters, rushed service, chaotic atmosphere, and high prices for an experience coasting on...
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Where to eat seafood in New York: Fulton Fish Bar – Pier 17
Where to eat raw seafood in New York: The Fulton Fish Bar at Pier 17 in Manhattan — top quality at a...
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Where to eat authentic Chinese cuisine in New York: Uluh.
Where to eat in New York. Uluh in East Village offers refined, authentic Chinese cuisine with modern flair.
Diving
Diving. Why descents go straight to the bottom: the hidden logic behind a fundamental safety rule
A detailed guide to dive profiles and gas absorption: why descents should reach maximum depth first, how tissues absorb nitrogen, and the...
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Where to eat in Naples. L’Ebbrezza di Teonilla
Where to eat in Naples. L’Ebbrezza di Teonilla offers refined fine dining in elegant surroundings: high-quality seafood and creative dishes, attentive service,...