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  • Notes from a rainy afternoon walk

    Money note, since nobody else says it out loud: the whole thing cost less than a takeaway dinner, and most of the supplies came…

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  • A beginner-friendly guide that actually works

    It started as a half-plan on a Tuesday and somehow became the highlight of the week. I wrote down everything while it was fresh,…

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  • Why I keep coming back to this neighborhood

    It started as a half-plan on a Tuesday and somehow became the highlight of the week. I wrote down everything while it was fresh,…

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  • Top 5 picks after three months of testing

    The trick, if there is one, is to go early and keep expectations light. Lines move fast, people are kind, and the small stuff…

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  • What nobody tells you about starting out

    I tested this for a month before writing anything. Three takeaways survived contact with reality: it is cheaper than it looks, it rewards consistency…

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  • A weekend itinerary you can copy exactly

    A few practical notes before you try it: bring cash, give yourself more time than feels necessary, and photograph the menu board — future…

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  • The little shop everyone walks past

    Ranking things is a love language. This list is subjective, unscientific and updated constantly — argue with it in the comments, that is what…

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  • Reviewed: the thing worth the hype

    The photos barely do it justice, which is exactly why I keep a blog instead of just a camera roll. Context is the whole…

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  • How I organize my whole week on one page

    It started as a half-plan on a Tuesday and somehow became the highlight of the week. I wrote down everything while it was fresh,…

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