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Somewhere in Time at Angkor Wat
Reading an article, “Disappearing Wonders: World Heritage Sites in Danger,” which included Angkor Archaeological Park as an endangered site, brought back memories of our incredible trip there in 2007....
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Chinese New Year in Singapore
Chinese New Year (CNY) is the most important festival celebrated by the Chinese people throughout the world each year. In Singapore where the population is a predominant mix of Chinese, Malay and...
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Prosperity Toss (Lo Hei) in Singapore
When Mr. J and I are in Singapore for Chinese New Year, our favorite activity is doing the “Prosperity Toss” (Lo Hei 撈起) with Yu Sheng (鱼生), which is, in fact, a raw fish salad. This particular...
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L’Art de Vivre at Metropole Hanoi
(in French & English) Ma famille et moi sommes allés a Hanoi pendant une semaine. Nous nous sommes beaucoup amusés. Notre voyage a commencé par notre arrivée a l’hôtel, Sofitel Legend Metropole...
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Hanoi’s Old Quarter
The Old Quarter can be described as the “heart” of Hanoi since it is the home to numerous artisans, restaurants and famous sights – the Temple of Literature, the Water Puppets theatre, One Pillar...
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Hanoi’s Cha Ca La Vong – Grilled Fish
(in French & English) Vous ne connaissez pas Hanoi tant que vous n’êtes pas allés chez Cha Ca La Vong. Cha Ca signifie “poisson grillé” et La Vong se réfère à l’ancien poète chinois et...
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Hanoi Culture & Nature
Aside from Hanoi Old Quarter, I highly recommend the following sights, which blend in Vietnam’s nature with architecture and culture. Ideally, first-time travellers to Hanoi should plan for a 4-day...
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Madame Hien at the Yellow Villa, Hanoi 36
(in English and French) On this most recent trip to Hanoi, Mr. J & I were introduced to Madame Hien, a Vietnamese restaurant located in a well-preserved yellow villa at 15 Chan Cam in the Old...
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Nostalgic Holidays at The Clifford Pier, Singapore
When dining or travelling, Mr. J & I like to explore places with historical background. So it was pure nostalgia when we visited the six-months old restaurant, The Clifford Pier located at The...
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