Planning a trip to Lake Baikal (Sep–Nov 2026): Has anyone been there?

Hey everyone! I'm in the early stages of planning a trip to Lake Baikal, Russia, tentatively sometime between September and November this year. I know it's pretty off the beaten path and connectivity there can be a real challenge, so I figured this community would be the best place to get some honest advice.

If you've done this trip before, I'd love to hear about it:

- How did you get there and navigate around?

- What time of year worked best for you?

- Any tips, gotchas, or must-dos?

All input — big or small — is genuinely appreciated!

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u/Emotional_Car_8154 — 10 days ago

Hudle and Playo solve where to play. Nobody has solved who to play with. Is that a gap worth building for?

I moved to Hyderabad 3 years ago for work. I love badminton but could never find anyone to play with on weekends. My office colleagues are busy, I don't know my neighbors, and booking a court alone is pointless.

I see this with a lot of people around me; gyms are full of solo people, courts are empty because nobody has a partner, and weekends are lonely, especially for people new to the city.

Was thinking of a simple platform where you post sport, level, area, and time and get matched with someone nearby who wants to play. No social media, no browsing profiles, just quick matching like a Tinder for sports partners.

Does this problem resonate with you? Would you use something like this? What would make you trust it enough to show up and play with a stranger?

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u/Emotional_Car_8154 — 14 days ago

2 months in Bengaluru, recommendations for places to explore and ways to meet people?

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Hey everyone! I'm (28 M) in Bengaluru until August and have most weekends (Friday–Sunday) free. I'd love some recommendations on places to visit that are easy to get to. Also, if anyone's interested in exploring the city together, feel free to reach out, always more fun with good company!"

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u/Emotional_Car_8154 — 16 days ago

2 months in Bengaluru, recommendations for places to explore and ways to meet people?

Hey everyone! I'm (28 M) in Bengaluru until August and have most weekends (Friday–Sunday) free. I'd love some recommendations on places to visit that are easy to get to. Also, if anyone's interested in exploring the city together, feel free to reach out, always more fun with good company!"

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u/Emotional_Car_8154 — 16 days ago

Mercor is paying for your gaming video (12-14 dollar per hour)

You can earn money through Mercor Mercor a US-based AI company, by uploading your gaming videos for AI training purposes.

If you enjoy playing online games and want to turn your gameplay into an income opportunity, this could be worth exploring. I’m sharing this because I think it may help the community.

You can check it out here: https://t.mercor.com/IWCgq

https://preview.redd.it/qubcy2dh512h1.png?width=2851&format=png&auto=webp&s=85846d0a76a5e548dc717eb961a0be3efc39b506

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u/Emotional_Car_8154 — 23 days ago