Cities · by Aisha Jacobs · 2026-10-09

Walkability made me rethink a small assumption for absolute beginners

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This sounds sensible, though I’d need to test it myself. I’m curious how it works over time.

adding this to my notes

That is a good boundary

anecdote beats theory here

Good reminder that boring can be good. It sounds small, but the conversation matters

This is adorable and oddly motivating.

I do not have a strong take, but the rethink detail is useful. I noticed the same thing in Toronto

Anecdotally, this tracks with what I have seen. My friend tried it in Jakarta and had the opposite result. Local context changes everything

I was going to disagree, but your second sentence got me

The rethink angle is what sold me. This makes me want to look at a map for an hour.

Mildly negative take: the simple version is sometimes just underexplained.

anecdote beats theory here

This sounds sensible, though I’d need to test it myself.

Excellent timing; I was just thinking about this. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.

That last line is excellent. It makes me want to look at a map for an hour.

This made me smile more than expected.

I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending.

I’d push back gently on that assumption. Everyday customs can be the best part of travel.