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Walking Vientiane (Laos)

Chris Arnade Walks the World • 595 implied HN points • 13 Oct 24
🏝 Travel Travel Writing City exploration Cultural Commentary Adventure Travel Urban life
  1. Vientiane has a super hot sun that makes everything feel sticky and slow. People tend to stay in the shade during the hottest parts of the day.
  2. The city is small and spread out, making it less crowded during the day, but it comes alive again in the evening when the temperatures drop.
  3. While Vientiane can feel busy and bustling at times, it often shows signs of poverty and squalor, especially when the sun is shining.

The Forgotten Capital

Atlas of Wonders and Monsters • 271 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🏝 Travel City exploration Monuments Cultural analysis
  1. Madrid, despite its historical significance and size, lacks a single iconic monument that stands out globally, which may contribute to its feeling of being 'normal'.
  2. The presence of iconic monuments in a city is not necessarily crucial for its day-to-day functioning, but they can play a role in enhancing a city's global recognition and status.
  3. The absence of iconic monuments in Madrid could stem from factors like historical timing, cultural preferences, or simply random chance, leading to its 'forgotten capital' status.

The Brilliance of Cadiz's Urban Design

The New Urban Order • 159 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23
🏝 Travel Urban Design City exploration
  1. Cadiz's urban design features a largely car-free town center, multi-family housing stock, and commercial space on the first floor of residential buildings, enhancing the concept of a 5-Minute City.
  2. The city boasts an abundance of parks, plazas, public spaces per capita, breathtaking waterfront esplanades, and historic buildings rich in charm.
  3. Visiting a 3,000-year-old city like Cadiz showcases the historical beauty and urban planning that can inspire contemporary urban development.
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A trip to Luxembourg, the weirdest country in Europe?

One bag many places • 19 implied HN points • 10 Apr 24
🏝 Travel City exploration Cultural experience Local Cuisine
  1. Luxembourg's unique mix of beauty and uneasiness makes it an intriguing but strange place to visit.
  2. Exploring Strasbourg showed a blend of French and German architecture, adding to the city's charm.
  3. Luxembourg's strong focus on work rather than living creates a contrast with other European cities, leaving it feeling somewhat soulless.

Cây trái dọc đường đi

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 03 Oct 15
🏝 Travel Landmarks Culinary City exploration
  1. The post discusses the beauty of fruit trees along the road and prompts readers to appreciate the unknown fruits in the distance.
  2. There is a famous city with orange trees but not in Orange County, hinting at a fun way to guess the country and city.
  3. The author shares a desire for Saigon to be as renowned for coconut or mango rows as the city with orange trees.

Những lá thư từ Barcelona

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 13 Sep 10
🏝 Travel City exploration Cultural experience Local Cuisine Sightseeing Landmarks
  1. Barcelona is more than just a football city, it has a rich history and unique architecture to explore
  2. Transportation in Barcelona is convenient and cost-effective, with options like the metro, trams, buses, and taxis
  3. Exploring the narrow alleyways of Barri Gotic can lead to unexpected encounters and charming discoveries in the ancient city center