Sri Lanka part 10: In Galle

by admin @ Around The World In 18 Days

Sat Nov 11 16:06:56 PST 2017

This is the tenth instalment of my blog from Sri Lanka. To read the ninth part, click here. Since the Sinhalese New Year alcohol ban was lifted, we decided to have a champagne breakfast at Closenburg. Again we were served by the Captain of the waiting staff (Manuel) who was bemused by my order of … Continue reading "Sri Lanka part 10: In Galle"

An updated map of the future Saigon Metro

by James Clark @ Nomadic Notes

Mon Nov 27 18:59:37 PST 2017

[HCMC Metro Map (download full resolution image here.] Out of all the megacities of Southeast Asia, Saigon is the only city without any form of metro transport. Even the traffic-dystopias of Jakarta and Manila have a few rail lines between them. This will change when the first metro line in Saigon opens sometime after 2020 […]

Ashfield: a day walk discovering this historic Sydney suburb

by Joanne @ Travel with Joanne

Sun Oct 08 12:00:57 PDT 2017

This week it is back to the Inner West of Sydney, to the suburb of Ashfield. My research has me on the lookout for parks, historic buildings and a cultural mix. I wonder what else I will find in this … Read the rest

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Turkey Avocado Club Sandwich with Sriracha Mayo – How to Use Xmas Leftovers

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Wed Dec 27 09:57:48 PST 2017

This turkey avocado club sandwich with Sriracha mayonnaise is a twist on the classic Club Sandwich. Over the festive season it’s an excellent way to use those Christmas turkey leftovers you have in the fridge but the rest of the year you can use chicken....

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Pyrmont: A day walk through the historic Sydney suburb

by Joanne @ Travel with Joanne

Sat Sep 09 13:30:48 PDT 2017

It seems fitting to walk across the Pyrmont Bridge into Pyrmont. Office workers rush towards me. I on the other hand take the time to look around at this historic bridge whose swinging span enables vessels taller than 7 metres … Read the rest

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Essential Books for Cocktail Enthusiasts – From Spirited Histories to Recipe Books

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Sun Dec 24 00:10:05 PST 2017

These essential books for cocktail enthusiasts make fab gifts for the concoctors of cocktails and drinks mixers in your life if you’re still stuck for last minute gift ideas. Most of these recommendations have come from professional mixologists and bar owners we’ve meet and are...

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Spanish royal gardens

by Michael Turtle @ Time Travel Turtle

Tue Dec 05 21:40:29 PST 2017

You may think Aranjuez Palace is the main attraction - but don't miss the stunning gardens at this Spanish World Heritage Site!

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Sausage Roll Recipe – How to Make Delicious Homemade Sausage Rolls

by Terence Carter @ Grantourismo Travels

Sun Dec 17 20:52:39 PST 2017

This sausage roll recipe couldn’t be more easy. These sausage rolls are a breeze to make, you know what’s going in them, and while this sausage roll recipe makes delicious homemade sausage rolls, you can easily tweak it each time to your taste. For Aussies,...

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Classic Negroni with Spices – Our Recipe for a Warming Christmas Negroni

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Thu Dec 21 08:34:05 PST 2017

A classic negroni with spices has become our new Christmas drink. You need a really good reason to mess with a classic negroni recipe and as far as we’re concerned there are few better reasons than Christmas. This is the first in a series of...

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White Peach Bellini Recipe and Christmas Tips from Chef Peter Gilmore

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Sun Dec 24 20:29:18 PST 2017

This White Peach Bellini recipe is courtesy of one of Australia’s best chefs, Peter Gilmore, who helms the kitchens of Quay and Bennelong in Sydney, arguably two of the city’s and Australia’s finest restaurants. Here he shares his recipe for his go-to Christmas Day drink...

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Cheap Flights to Singapore. Return Flights.

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Mon Jan 15 21:00:33 PST 2018

There is one word continuously used to describe Singapore – “Unique.” Bursting with energy, this dynamic city boasts a unique ...

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ĐIỂM NHẤN VĂN HÓA: LỄ HỘI HOLI

by Le Quoc Minh @ Saigon Travel

Mon Jan 15 02:13:51 PST 2018

A capital of change

by Michael Turtle @ Time Travel Turtle

Tue Dec 12 17:20:19 PST 2017

The historic centre of Vilnius shows a city that's been through a lot of turmoil but is now proud of what it is.

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Cheap Flights to Christchurch, New Zealand. Return Flights.

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Tue Jan 16 21:00:38 PST 2018

Christchurch is a magnificent and the largest city located inside the South Island of New Zealand. Known as the Garden ...

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Sihanoukville – The New Macau of Southeast Asia

by James Clark @ Nomadic Notes

Wed Jan 17 03:11:50 PST 2018

“Guess how many casinos are in Sihanoukville”, my taxi driver asked as we drove from the train station. “20”, I said with confidence. I had read a news report about it recently and I felt certain with my answer, even though it seemed like a ridiculously high number. “55”, he said. I don’t know if […]

An Authentic Cuban Mojito Recipe from Old Havana – With a Cambodian Twist

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Thu Dec 28 00:15:21 PST 2017

This authentic Cuban mojito recipe is based on the mojitos we sipped in Old Havana on our first trip to Cuba in the mid-Nineties. It’s a refreshing drink that is a perfect sip for a sultry day in the tropics. As we live in Siem...

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Dangar Island: A refreshingly different suburb of Sydney

by Joanne @ Travel with Joanne

Sun Jan 14 11:30:34 PST 2018

It’s only a short walk from Hawkesbury River station to the Brooklyn Wharf and the Dangar Island Ferry. I live on Dangar Island and it is high time to “discover” this unusual suburb through a visitor’s eyes. Perhaps I’ll add … Read the rest

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Marketing a sacred mountain

by Michael Turtle @ Time Travel Turtle

Thu Jan 18 21:20:12 PST 2018

It's been worshipped for at least 1500 years but perhaps this mountain was declared sacred just to attract Silk Road travellers?

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Flights to Barcelona from $795 return. Flights available with the world’s best airline from $953 return!

by Editor @ Dwindle Australia

Tue Jan 16 19:00:59 PST 2018

Hola, Catalonia! Air China is offering incredibly cheap return flights to Barcelona. Want to travel to Spain in style? Sale ...

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Best day trips from Prague

by Michael Turtle @ Time Travel Turtle

Sun Jan 14 20:09:40 PST 2018

Get more out of your time in the Czech Republic with these suggestions of day trips from Prague. With a variety of destinations, there's something for everyone.

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Last day! Direct flights to New Zealand from $191 return

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Wed Jan 17 21:00:04 PST 2018

Get these fares while the getting’s good! It’s the last day of Jetstar’s sale on fares to New Zealand. Travel ...

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Sri Lanka part 12: finishing the loop

by admin @ Around The World In 18 Days

Sat Nov 25 16:01:48 PST 2017

This is the twelfth and final instalment of my Sri Lanka blog. To read the previous part, click here. Nimal returned to Bentota to pick us up from Marina Hotel and we drove up the West Coast to Colombo where we had a city tour. As had been the case all tour, I struggled to … Continue reading "Sri Lanka part 12: finishing the loop"

Where a dog has the right to be a dog

by Michael Turtle @ Time Travel Turtle

Mon Jan 08 18:30:59 PST 2018

This artistic community has declared itself as an independent republic and created its own constitution. Oddly, everyone else just goes along with it!

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Woolloomooloo: A day walk through this complex suburb

by Joanne @ Travel with Joanne

Sun Dec 31 11:30:54 PST 2017

The word Woolloomooloo appears to derive from one of two Aboriginal words, one meaning place of plenty and the other meaning young black kangaroo. No matter the origin, it’s a difficult word to spell and in the past, has just … Read the rest

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The Most Popular Places of 2017 on Grantourismo – From Siem Reap to the Isaan

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Fri Jan 05 03:27:43 PST 2018

Our 10 Most Popular Places of 2017 on Grantourismo included the Southeast Asian destinations we love and frequently cover – Cambodia’s main cities and towns, Thailand’s capital and most off the beaten track region, Vietnam’s key destinations, and lovely Luang Prabang in Laos. As 2017...

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Kirribilli: A day walk exploring the harbourside Sydney Suburb

by Joanne @ Travel with Joanne

Sun Dec 03 11:00:37 PST 2017

Kirribilli a suburb covering an area of half a square kilometre, has two functioning wharfs. A third, Beulah Street Wharf, is a known fishing spot. This is fitting as the name Kirribilli comes from the Aboriginal word “Kiarabilli” meaning good … Read the rest

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Oroblanco Grapefruit Salad Recipe (Goi Buoi)

by Andrea Nguyen @ Viet World Kitchen

Wed Nov 29 15:37:10 PST 2017

Within the past seven days, I’ve made this salad twice. It’s that good. The first time was the day after Thanksgiving at my parents’ house. When I arrived, I notice in their entryway a basket full of oroblancos, a type of sweet grapefruit with a short season. My brother Dan brought them from Visalia, a...

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10 Most Popular Recipes of 2017 – from Winter Comfort Food to Asian Specialities

by Terence Carter @ Grantourismo Travels

Tue Dec 26 10:09:10 PST 2017

Our 10 Most Popular Recipes of 2017 on Grantourismo are an interesting mix of winter comfort food and Southeast Asian specialities – from a hearty Rabo de Toro and aromatic Cote de Boeuf to a refined Five-Spice Crispy Pork Belly and rich Cambodian Fish Amok. As 2017...

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Best things to do around Osaka Bay

by Michael Turtle @ Time Travel Turtle

Wed Jan 10 18:31:09 PST 2018

Here is your detailed step-by-step guide for exploring the three main cities around Osaka Bay: the Gateway to Japan.

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Soul food for thought in Hiroshima

by admin @ Around The World In 18 Days

Sat Dec 02 16:01:36 PST 2017

When I went to Hiroshima there were some things that I expected to see and do. I knew that the Peace Memorial Museum on the site of where the Atomic Bomb dropped would be harrowing – and it was, although the way the exhibits are presented is absolutely flawless. I knew that just outside the … Continue reading "Soul food for thought in Hiroshima"

Butterflied Roast Turkey with Stuffing Recipe by Chef Neil Perry and Christmas Tips

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Sun Dec 24 21:54:51 PST 2017

This butterflied roast turkey with stuffing recipe comes from another of Australia’s best chefs Neil Perry, who helms the Rockpool group of restaurants, which have long been some of our favourites. Here Neil shares his recipe for Butterflied Roast Turkey with Chestnut, Herb and Bread...

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Visiting Aomori Prefecture in Japan

by James Clark @ Nomadic Notes

Thu Oct 12 19:56:26 PDT 2017

Aomori Prefecture is at the northern tip of Honshu (the largest island of Japan). Like many casual visitors to Japan with no ties to the country, I had never heard of Aomori. There are 47 prefectures (like a province or state) in Japan, and Aomori is one of the lesser visited of Japan. [Map of […]

Direct Flights to Japan from $557 Return on Qantas. Includes Cherry Blossom Season

by Editor @ Dwindle Australia

Thu Jan 18 21:00:01 PST 2018

Qantas is having a sale on flights to Tokyo, Japan. There are a few dates in March, then April till ...

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Penrith: A day walk through the outer west Sydney Suburb

by Joanne @ Travel with Joanne

Sun Dec 17 11:30:02 PST 2017

The forecast temperature for Penrith in Sydney’s West is always a few degrees higher than in the rest of Sydney. Today is no exception – it is likely to reach 31^o with an afternoon storm. Hopefully the forecast is … Read the rest

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Noosa: A weekend on the Sunshine Coast

by admin @ Around The World In 18 Days

Sat Dec 16 16:01:27 PST 2017

The Australians have got their public holidays sorted. Whereas in the United Kingdom there is Trooping the Colour in honour of the Queen’s Official Birthday, there is no bank holiday but the Aussies manage to make a long weekend of it which gives them a break in the middle of the year. Meanwhile, back in … Continue reading "Noosa: A weekend on the Sunshine Coast"

Liverpool: there is so much to discover in this outer Sydney suburb

by Joanne @ Travel with Joanne

Sun Nov 19 11:30:37 PST 2017

Liverpool is a long way out. The distance puts people off. I have worked in Liverpool and often visited a friend who lived here but have never really explored the suburb. Today I’ll find out what more there is to … Read the rest

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Knife Sharpening and Maintenance Tips

by Andrea Nguyen @ Viet World Kitchen

Fri Dec 15 02:46:16 PST 2017

Folks, working with a new blogging system is confusing. I made a mistake with part of this post. For a Japanese knife buying guide, see my 2017 Gift Guide for Curious and Obsessive Cooks. For this post, I’m focusing on how I keep my all of my knives in ship-sharp shape. Read on! Since I’d invested...

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Hot and Sour Soup Recipe (Suan La Tang)

by Andrea Nguyen @ Viet World Kitchen

Mon Nov 13 15:47:13 PST 2017

Simple and satisfying soups are commonly served with other dishes to make a multi-dish Asian meal but you don’t always have to follow convention! When autumn’s chill recently set in big time, I decided to make a pot of hot-and-sour soup for lunch. It was a main dish bowl of soup, the star of the...

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Phản hồi cho THƯỞNG NGOẠN NEW-ZEALAND THEO PHONG CÁCH THỔ DÂN MAORI (6N5Đ) bởi phuc Tran

by phuc Tran @ phản hồi cho Saigon Travel

Mon Oct 16 00:47:07 PDT 2017

Tour du lịch trải nghiệm rất đã, cảm giác được relax rất đáng để đi.

How To Be a Better Traveller – 18 Ways to Travel Responsibly in 2018

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Sun Jan 07 05:48:03 PST 2018

How to be a better traveller is something I constantly ponder, particularly after a year in travel that saw a rise in anti-tourism sentiment across Europe, the emergence of beg-packing in Asia, and an explosion of naked tourism and public pooping. No wonder locals have...

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St Peters: A day walk discovering more than street art in this Sydney Suburb

by Joanne @ Travel with Joanne

Sun Oct 22 12:30:51 PDT 2017

Regular readers will know that I am drawn to street art. Today I am off to St Peter’s where I know I will find street art and perhaps a whole lot more.

Chimney Stacks and Street Art

From the top … Read the rest

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Day-After Thanksgiving Turkey Pho Recipe — Pressure Cooker and Multicooker Edition!

by Andrea Nguyen @ Viet World Kitchen

Sun Nov 19 14:40:04 PST 2017

  Do you cook during the holidays with leftovers in mind? I do. There’s so much involved in pulling off a holiday meal to feed a crowd that I love to bank my efforts by repurposing ingredients and using up scraps. Many Americans make soup from the leftover turkey carcass and vegetable, but what about...

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Jetstar Domestic Sale. Eg Gold Coast from Sydney $45, Melb $59, Perth $105 + Much More

by Editor @ Dwindle Australia

Thu Jan 18 22:00:22 PST 2018

Jetstar is having an 8 hour Domestic Sale. Hurry – Sale ends 8pm AEDT. These airfares will sell out, so ...

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World Heritage Sites in Morocco

by Michael Turtle @ Time Travel Turtle

Mon Dec 04 18:30:03 PST 2017

Let me tell you about each of the World Heritage Sites in Morocco and give you my thoughts about if they're worth visiting.

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A clash of cultures in Seville

by Michael Turtle @ Time Travel Turtle

Wed Dec 13 21:21:46 PST 2017

These two monumental sites in the centre of Seville say a lot about a period of Spanish history when civilisations were clashing.

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Grilled Pipis, Garlic and Karkalla Recipe by Chef Lennox Hastie of Firedoor

by Terence Carter @ Grantourismo Travels

Wed Dec 20 08:08:54 PST 2017

This grilled pipis, garlic and karkalla recipe comes courtesy of Chef Lennox Hastie of Firedoor restaurant in Sydney, Australia, from his wonderful cooking with fire cookbook, Finding Fire – along with some sides of Christmas tips and grilling advice. Every festive season we share Christmas tips...

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Best Fujifilm Cameras and Lenses for Travel and Food Photography

by Terence Carter @ Grantourismo Travels

Sun Dec 17 23:18:18 PST 2017

Best Fujifilm cameras and lenses for travel and food photography? It’s a question I get asked almost weekly – mainly by travellers coming to do our travel and food writing and photography retreats and culinary tours. Here’s advice from the perspective of a pro travel and...

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Watson’s Bay: A day walk through a Sydney Suburb

by Joanne @ Travel with Joanne

Sun Sep 24 13:30:02 PDT 2017

The perfect way to get to Watson’s Bay is by ferry. However, because I made a mistake with the timetable, I am on a rather crowded bus, winding through the Eastern Suburbs of Double Bay, Rose Bay and Vaucluse. There … Read the rest

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Flights to Mexico City from $1069 return

by Editor @ Dwindle Australia

Tue Jan 16 20:00:33 PST 2018

Hola, Mexico! Start your Central American odyssey with these sale fares to Mexico City from Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines. ...

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To Bilbao and back

by admin @ Around The World In 18 Days

Sat Jan 06 16:01:14 PST 2018

It was a spur of the moment, spontaneous decision to go to Spain. I was in France visiting my old friend Marlou who lived near Cholet in the Vendée. She had two days off work and we decided to do something crazy. I had my car with me and it was almost a case of … Continue reading "To Bilbao and back"

Direct flights to Singapore from $218 return. All departure cities under $300 return!

by Editor @ Dwindle Australia

Thu Jan 18 23:00:47 PST 2018

Relak lah in Singapore! Head up to Singapore with these sale fares from Scoot. Travel from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and ...

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The Year in Pho: Recipes, Cooking Tips, and Family Stories from 2017

by Andrea Nguyen @ Viet World Kitchen

Thu Dec 28 17:45:37 PST 2017

| Wouldn’t you know it, there was a lot of pho fervor this year, especially at Viet World Kitchen! Instead of doing a year-end summary of the most popular recipes on the site, I decided to round up all the pho-related content that published during the past twelve months. I published tips, tricks, and recipes...

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Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe

by Andrea Nguyen @ Viet World Kitchen

Mon Dec 11 21:31:27 PST 2017

Love hoisin sauce with pho and in other Asian dishes? Make it yourself! I didn’t think it would be easy, but for the sake of excellent pho and the desire to offer a gluten-free hoisin recipe in The Pho Cookbook, I experimented for about two weeks to come up with an excellent recipe. Now, you...

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Last day! Flights to Bali from $144 return. Melbourne and Sydney under $400 return; all departure cities under $500 return!

by Editor @ Dwindle Australia

Wed Jan 17 20:00:32 PST 2018

Last chance to snag this great Bali deal! It’s the last day of Jetstar’s sale on fares to Denpasar, Bali. ...

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The royal heart of Bavaria

by Michael Turtle @ Time Travel Turtle

Mon Jan 15 20:14:49 PST 2018

It may not seem as glamorous as other Bavarian castles, but the Munich Residenz is one of the city's gems and worth the visit!

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Last day! Flights to Hawaii from $429 return

by Editor @ Dwindle Australia

Wed Jan 17 19:00:55 PST 2018

Wiki wiki! You’ll have to be quick to snag these sale fares to Honolulu. It’s the last day of Jetstar’s ...

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Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville by train

by James Clark @ Nomadic Notes

Tue Jan 09 23:22:47 PST 2018

The railway line from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville was reopened for passenger services in 2016 after 14 years of being out of action. I’ve been to Phnom Penh numerous times and I have always admired the old train station, hoping that one day that train services would resume. If you want to ride the only […]

Dubai Desert Classic

by admin @ Around The World In 18 Days

Sat Dec 09 16:01:50 PST 2017

A glance at several top ten lists of things to do in Dubai told me that a safari into the desert section of the Emirate of Dubai was unmissable. So I had my Dubai-based friend book me on to one of the evening excursions during my first stay there. At the appointed hour a four-wheel drive … Continue reading "Dubai Desert Classic"

Sichuan Magic Dust Popcorn Recipe

by Andrea Nguyen @ Viet World Kitchen

Wed Jan 10 17:03:37 PST 2018

Since late November, my friend Andrew Janjigian and I have made a total of about 55 batches of this popcorn. It’s his recipe, which he shared with me after I wrote about MSG in pho. When he realized that I was open to tinkering with monosodium glutamate in cooking, he sent the recipe to me....

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Watermelon Mint Cooler Recipe – A Refreshing Cocktail For a Warm Day

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Sun Jan 14 06:07:57 PST 2018

This watermelon mint cooler recipe is super easy to mix and makes for a refreshing light cocktail to drink on a stifling summer afternoon or a sticky day in the tropics. If you’re in the chilly northern hemisphere turn up your heating and pretend you’re...

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Christmas around the world

by admin @ Around The World In 18 Days

Sat Dec 23 16:01:54 PST 2017

I grew up in England with the Christmas of Christmas cards: short and cold days, scarves, hats and gloves, holly, ivy and mistletoe, fir trees, baubles and tinsel. As a child it was impossible even to countenance there being any other sort of December. Why would Christmas be celebrated any other way than with roast … Continue reading "Christmas around the world"

The Gateway to Japan

by Michael Turtle @ Time Travel Turtle

Mon Dec 11 21:21:37 PST 2017

For centuries, Osaka Bay has been the Gateway to Japan. Now it has become one of the most interesting areas for tourists to discover.

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Five Dock: A day walk through the Italian suburb of Five Dock

by Joanne @ Travel with Joanne

Sun Nov 05 12:00:34 PST 2017

More than one Sydney suburb has a distinct Italian flavour. Haberfield is one. Five Dock, today’s destination, is another. The bus drives along busy Parramatta Road past Five Dock Auto, a Five Dock Dentist, Five Dock Tiles and Five Dock … Read the rest

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Classic Champagne Cocktail Recipe with a Tropical (Dragon) Fruit Twist

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Tue Dec 26 07:06:43 PST 2017

This classic Champagne cocktail recipe with a tropical fruit twist is a recipe for fun. Serve this exuberant champagne cocktail at the beginning of a meal or social gathering over the holiday season and I guarantee you’ll kick-start the revelry. Champagne is a drink for...

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Cambodian Num Pang Recipe — How to Make Num Pang Barang

by Lara Dunston @ Grantourismo Travels

Thu Dec 28 21:09:47 PST 2017

Our Cambodian num pang recipe is a recipe for what I have called num pang barang – ‘barang’ means ‘foreigner’ in Khmer. Cambodia’s banh mi is similar to Vietnamese banh mi — a Vietnamese sandwich or technically a baguette packed with pork, pate and salad....

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