🇺🇸 First Impressions of Detroit: A Pleasant Surprise!

🌆 Compact & Easy to Navigate The downtown area is smaller than expected—perfect for a quick drive-around! 🌳 Belle Isle Park: A Hidden Gem Spacious & serene—ideal for picnics, frisbee, or just soaking up the sun ☀️ Compared to Shanghai’s crowded parks, this feels like a peaceful escape 🛡️ Safety Check Contrary to online rumors, Detroit feels safe and friendly Quiet streets (though the lack of pedestrians might feel odd to those used to bustling cities) 🍜 Food Scene Limited Chinese options (mostly takeout)—better choices across the border in Windsor, Canada (plan your visa accordingly!) Dining costs: ~$70-100 per person for Japanese BBQ/steakhouse 🚗 Getting Around Public transport is minimal—Uber is the go-to ($20-35 for 10-20km trips) No traffic jams outside downtown—smooth rides all the way 🍪 Panda Express Prophecy The fortune cookie nailed it: "International travel is in your future!" ✈️ #DetroitDiaries #UrbanExplorer #NotWhatYouExpected 🏙️✨