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“Peggy is a nail tech based in Taipei, who elevates nail art to another level. From cat-eye claws to designs based on a Memphis-style teapot, and a 1970s Pajazzo glass vase, Peggy doesn't just "do" nails she transforms them into works of art. Her work has caught the eye of Hypebeast as well as covers of Elle, GQ, and Vogue.”

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“Once upon a time a wine factory Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Zhongzheng district is home to cute cafes, pop-up stores, music theatres, and incredible crafts stalls with unique souvenirs. The red brick buildings, and warehouses transformed into a bustling marketplace and social space.”

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“Syntrend Creative Park has to be Taiwan’s trendiest shopping center specializing in technology, gaming, photography, and electronics it’s a digital paradise, and even has several esports and VR centers scattered across the 13 floors of shopping, and services. Gundam Base Taipei is the flagship store selling a wide array of collectible sets, and accessories to build gunpla.”

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“Guangzhou Street Night Market spans 150 meters and offers many traditional Taiwanese delicacies. It’s just one of many, many night markets in Taiwan. The Street is lined on both sides with stalls providing all kinds of gourmet food, goods, and entertainment. It's a bustling market that is a dazzling experience.”

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“Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a breathtaking spectacle the stately monument walled in by manicured gardens, and flanked by twin palaces housing the National Theatre and National Concert Hall.”

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“From iconic street food at Guangzhou Night Market to a secret bar tucked away in Ximen – the diversity of the local food scene makes this city so unique.”

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“The 228 Peace Memorial Park that stands as a memorial to the anti-government uprising in Taiwan on 28 February in 1947. ... In 1996, the Taipei City Government designated the former radio station building a historical site. Two years later, the building was made the home of the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum and the park was rededicated as 228 Peace Memorial Park.”

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“For our first leg of this trip we decided to stay as close to Ximending as possible by booking into Sotetsu Grand Fresa which had 3 metro entrances almost inside the hotel. Our room was very spacious with modern amenities, and ample space in the shower.”

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“The Rua Augusta Arch was built to commemorate the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake originally designed as a bell tower Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city...”

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“the interior of this place was so interesting our goal was to eat as many pastéis de nata as possible this is a place where pastéis de nata is celebrated and enthusiasts can learn the true art of making them”

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“despite how busy it can get, it was impressive how friendly and efficient the service was we walked in with a tour group on our heels the staff assisted us, got them all seated, and sent trays of pastéis de nata upstairs almost immediately you'll find more than just pastéis de nata here”

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“this was our favourite pastel del nata it has a very egg-dominant flavour there are many Manteigaria stores around Lisbon as well as stores in Porto, Braga, Paris, Madrid, and Macau”

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“bifana is a classic Portuguese sandwich typical ingredients are pork chops, steak, or loin, pounded thin or sliced, simmered with garlic and wine, then sandwiched inside heated bread”

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“there are abunch of highly curated vintage stores that specialise in fashion from the nineties and noughties, offering a wide range of pre-loved luxury accessories this one was suggested by our friend @katherinegk”

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“the “national chicken shop” is one of our top 3 places there are only a few seats inside but it's worth the wait Sonia and her team were super friendly”

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“Nannarella serves 'Gelati alla Romana' it was a but weird because Zanie's ice cream was melting faster than she could eat it and the staff were just watching us struggle”

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“Lisbon’s only mezcaleria serves tacos off the trompo, and has shelves lined with Europe’s biggest agave collection 'great mezcal, great tacos, and no reservations'”

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“Dear Breakfast is an ode to morning foods properly cooked eggs, exquisite coffee and juice”

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“this is one of the most complete, and beautiful panoramic views of the city of Lisbon opposite the viewpoint from São Jorge Castle”

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“this is another of our 'top 3' places in Lisbon the staff were friendly, and the food was immaculate the restaurant is bright, and buzzes with activity”

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“there is so much street art to see here azulejos have evolved into a distinctly Portuguese art form that continues today as artists experiment with the craft”

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“this is the 'Equestrian Statue of King José I' King José refused to pose for the statue this group represents Glory rewarding Valor and Genius”

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“Cantinho do Aziz is a Mozambican restaurant located in Lisbon's Mouraria neighborhood the menu is a wonderful mix of Mozambican flavors and spicy Indian influences”

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“along the Avenida da Índia are these twin hippocamp statues they watch over the ducks that swim here the square consists of successive quadrangles, that structure the space into passages and greenspaces and converge in the central illuminated fountain”

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“Fonte Sul do Rossio was built in the 19th century and crafted in France, it features intricate bronze sculptures of mermaids, and mythical figures the fountains replaced the wells that existed in this square it's now a popular spot to stop, and collect yourself or eat your pastéis de nata”

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“Padrão dos Descobrimentos is located where ships departed to explore and trade with India and the Orient, and celebrates the Portuguese 'Age of Exploration' during the 15th and 16th centuries on either side of the ramps of the monument are a total of 33 figures from the history of the Discoveries including Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, Bartolomeu Dias, and Queen Philippa of Lancaster”