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People keep asking me what Mexico City costs. So I went through twelve months of bank statements. Here’s the answer, with receipts.
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Istanbul spans two continents (Europe + Asia) and 39 districts, but the tourist core is concentrated in 5-6 European-side neighborhoods.
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Seoul is 25 districts (gu) but tourists concentrate in Myeongdong + Gangnam + Hongdae + Itaewon.
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Marrakech is medina + Gueliz + Hivernage districts. Riads are traditional Moroccan homes converted to hotels.
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