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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vang Vieng</span> (also Vang Viang) is a riverside town Laos </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">A</span>fter 2 Nites in chill-out Vientiane, we took a VIP Bus ride (3.5 hours, 170km) to a backpackers town called <strong>Vang Vieng.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Vang Vieng still has those unused, airfield runway, used by the Americans during the Vietnam War but now are filled with backpackers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In Vang Vieng, we watch the Caucasian youth drank cheap Beerlao & Lao Lao (Lao whiskey) while Tubing, Kayaking and Tarzan-ing along the Nam Song River. There are numerous Bars lining the shore of the Nam Song river which are stopovers for Tubers to swing and slide.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We stayed in the <strong>Vilayvong Guesthouse</strong> for 2 Nites (a simple US$24 Guesthouse) and was fortunate to bump into 60 year old Daniel Bedard from Victoria, Canada as soon as we arrived in Vang Vieng. Daniel, a retired school teacher recommended us the <strong>Sanaxay Restaurant</strong> in town and we were there almost every meal trying on dishes like grilled fish, stuffed chicken, barbeque pork etc. Beerlao and Tiger beers costs only US$1.25 for a large bottle!! Needless to say, Sanaxay Restaurant was, to us, the best Restaurant in town.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Daniel brought us to a rural school - <strong>Phone Ngeun Primary School</strong> (60+ students) - about 3.5 km off the main road using a Tuk Tuk. On the way, we made a stop at the <strong>Blue Lagoon</strong>, a popular picnic place with a nice stream, quiet picnic areas and caves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Apparently, when Daniel was in Vang Vieng, Phosit, a village elder asked for his help at the village school to help teach the children English . He soon found out that the school was built by the villagers 6 years ago but it has no floor, no windows or doors and when it rains, they have to close the school. Daniel started the English classes from 4pm to 6pm which were attended by 40+ students. Before we visited the school, Felicia and Kenny bought color pencils and stationaries for the children from a local store and Book Haven committed to help Daniel furnish </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">one of the rooms with Cabinets, Tables, Chairs and Books to cater for a mini- Library. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Daniel Bedard is going to be helping at the School till early Mar 2011 and we told Daniel we will get home and think of ways to raise funds and ship stuff over for the children of Phone Ngeun Primary School. Nov and Dec 2010 were going to be quite cold and it was reported in the Vientiane Times that the rural school-going children will be most affected as they lack warm clothes. Schools were told to start at 8.30am or 9.30am instead of 8.00am because of the cold and fog. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I read in the Lonely Planet travel book that in Vang Vieng, the backpackers goes<strong> Tubing, Kayaking and Drinking at Nam Song River</strong> during the day and watch re-runs of Friends in the </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">many Restaurants/Bars at nite and it was absolutely true!! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Vang Vieng has also many small stalls selling Crepes for US$1.25, the price of a large Cold Beerlao, right late into the nite!! </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Overlooking the Nam Song River are nice Boutique Hotels, Restaurants and Limestone Karsts</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Barbeque Fish & Chicken are delicius and very popular among tourists</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Simmalai, on my right, is a part-time scvhool teacher and waitress in our favorite Sanaxay Restaurant</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">There are many Street Vendors selling Crepes at 10,000 Kip (US$1.25) each </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Phone Ngeun Primary School Buildingwhere the windows & </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Daniel Bedard (left) with Felicia and Kenny Chng, my fellow Travellers</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Chilling out in a stream in Blue Lagoon, not far from Phone Ngeun School</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Girls wanna have fun.....</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">in Blue Lagoon................</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Blue Lagoon Visitors.............</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">A little Cafe serving Thai Food near the Phone Ngeun School on the way to Blue Lagoon</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">At the Lao Farm where the Owner, Mr T, is involved with some Charity Work</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Restaurant at Lao Farm serves Organic Food</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">One of the many Beer Stops for Tubing Enthusiasts, this one next to the Lao Farm </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Organic Food at Lao Farm with Mulberry Wine & Mulberry Shake</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">One of the largest Beer Stops where there are hosts of activities for Tubers besides loud music and free flow of Beerlao & Lao Lao (Lao Whiskey)</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">Another Tuber - Tubing while drinking is a popular sport with backpackers and sometimes </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: small;">when they drink too much........ </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jeff Cheah, Travellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16390851354324433801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581320728278445588.post-14435307881047011762010-09-11T18:50:00.000-07:002010-10-02T02:59:31.322-07:00Yogyakarta & Borobudur<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At the Ramayana Open Theatre with the </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Yogyakarta</strong>— despite the official spelling, the name is usually pronounced and not uncommonly written <b>Jogjakarta</b> or just <b>Jogja</b> (JOGH-jah) — is a major tourist destination in Indonesia. It is the capital city of the province of Yogyakarta Special Region which is in the southern part of the </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/en/Central_Java" title="Central Java"><span style="color: #002bb8; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Central Java</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> province, </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/en/Indonesia" title="Indonesia"><span style="color: #002bb8; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Indonesia</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more info on Yogyakarta</span><br />
<a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Yogyakarta"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://wikitravel.org/en/Yogyakarta</span></a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Refreshing Bintang Beer at the Ramayana Restaurant </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Valley where the Lava from Gunung Merapi once flows... </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Merapi Golf Course, right next to the Merapi Mountain</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Standing in front of one of the World's Wonder - Borobudur</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">With Jack & Man Wai at the Grand Entrance to Borobudur Complex </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Jack Stanley talking History next to Buddha Statues at Borobudur</span> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Borobudur Temple, wonder of Asia </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Good view of the Stupas from the top of the Borobudur Temple</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Jack pointing at the ravine where the lava from Gunung Merapi </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(Mount Merapi) once flow....</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Jack & Jeffrey checking out the Ramayana Open Theatre </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">with </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Prabanan Temple in the background </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">in the Ramayan Theatre</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">of the famous Sundanese Restaurant - Bumbu Desa </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Below: Nice Italian Dinner at Gadjah Wong Restaurant</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bottom: Minstrels provide excellent music at Gadjah Wong</span></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Jeff Cheah, Travellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16390851354324433801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581320728278445588.post-18352619313241431622009-10-25T00:14:00.000-07:002010-01-30T08:41:44.687-08:00Jenny Chung's 36 Hours in Kuala Lumpur<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCSG48YEtUtVKVfrw6SqOHAonH05Jd_euG4ohEmiXqb2Oe4eGJaZgLOkS2zJPaf4hUak0_sSHT0VLJLtOPusNtmsRXqe-GKZvbQBaXSRRNW0N0n980QP4XHa51irEyuJKZnobNAMU1WIW/s1600-h/DSC_5037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNCSG48YEtUtVKVfrw6SqOHAonH05Jd_euG4ohEmiXqb2Oe4eGJaZgLOkS2zJPaf4hUak0_sSHT0VLJLtOPusNtmsRXqe-GKZvbQBaXSRRNW0N0n980QP4XHa51irEyuJKZnobNAMU1WIW/s400/DSC_5037.JPG" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">O</span>ne fateful day, on 18 Sep 2009, we met Jenny Chung at the back of the Bus travelling to Cu Ci Tunnel & Cao Dai Temple, our one-day country-side tour from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Jenny, who is Korean, was travelling alone. Later we found out that she works for the Korean Agricultural Trade Information (KATI) Office in Hong Kong.</div>Since she has not been to Malaysia, we extended our offer for her to stay with us if she so decide to drop by Kuala Lumpur. We never expect that she'd take up the offer so soon.<br />
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Jenny has a packed itinerary to cover Kuala Lumpur from the moment she arrived on Sat, 24 Oct at 6pm till her departure at 6am on Mon, 26 Oct 2009, exactly 36 hours later.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><i><b>Sat, 24 Oct 2009</b></i>:</span> <br />
<ul><li>We picked Jenny from <i><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>KL Sentral</b></span></i> at 6.00pm.</li>
<li><b><i><span style="color: #351c75;">1st Stop: Central Mark</span></i>et</b>. Jenny visited at least eight Stalls there and picked up some costume jewellery and souvenirs. The only regret she expressed to us later was that she hesitated in getting the batik cloth painting in a frame. If only the salesperson gave her a small discount!!</li>
<li><i><b><span style="color: #351c75;">2nd Stop: Petaling Street & Chinatown.</span></b></i> Thirsty, we stopped by the ever popular Longan Drink Stall by the Corner of the intersection of Jalan Petaling & Jalan Hang Lekir. Next, we went to Restaurant Kim Lian Kee (there are at 3 Corners!) to try the famous stir-fried Hokkien Mee (black noodle) and we also ordered the Lor Mee, a kind of starchy noodle. </li>
<li><i><b><span style="color: #351c75;">3rd Stop: SS2.</span></b></i> Jenny experienced the 1st taste of durians at Donald's Durians. One Travel Writer wrote "Durians - look like shit, smell like shit & taste like shit". But Jenny loves it! </li>
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<i><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Sun, 25 Oct 2009</span></b></i>: <br />
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<div></div><ul><li><span style="color: #351c75;"><strong><em>4th Stop: Village Park Restaurant, Damansara Utama: </em></strong>We have an early breakfast at the popular Chinese Muslim Village Park Restaurant. Jenny wanted to try the popular Malaysian dish called Nasi Lemak. Of course, the Nasi Lemak would not be complete without the Ayam Goreng (Fried Chicken) and Kopi Peng (Ice Coffee) </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #351c75;"><b><i>5th Stop: National Monument, Lake Gardens</i></b></span>. We were proud to inform Jenny that the RM10 million National Monument is the largest Bronze Monument in the World. Jenny posed next to the Perak Emblem (Silver State) where I was borned. We also met two Russian Sailors and managed to convince them to take a group shot with the ladies. The Russian Sailors were also doing the touristy thing and Port Klang/Kuala Lumpur would be their last stop before heading home to Vladivostok. </li>
<li><span style="color: #351c75;"><b><i>6th Stop: Carcosa Sri Negara</i></b></span>. Jenny & Kuen were happy to be able to even view the Room which Queen Elizabeth once stayed but were sad to learn that this once British High Commissioner's Residence turned Luxury Boutique Hotel, were be closing it's doors on 31 Dec 2009 and the Government has taken it back. We hope it will re-open again, grander than before.</li>
<li><span style="color: #351c75;"><b><i>7th Stop: Yut Kee Coffee Shop in Jalan Dang Wangi</i></b></span>. This very old Coffee Shop is now managed by a Father and Son Team of Ricahrd & Melvyn Lee. Jenny managed to try the Beef Noodles, Local Kopi-O and for another 1st - the Kaya with Roasted Bread. Jenny liked the Kaya so much that she bought a bottle home. We also bought the famous Yut Kee Swiss Rolls. </li>
<li><i><b><span style="color: #351c75;">8th Stop: Selangor Club & Clock Tower at Dataran Merdeka</span></b></i>. Jenny was surprised that Kuala Lumpur has such unique Moorish architecture in the Clock Tower, the High Court and the Culture Ministry's Building. We told her that once a year, the Merdeka Parade to celebrate Malaysia's independence from the British in 1957, is held here. Jenny was enlightened by the fact that the Selangor Club used to be the place where the British have their High Tea while watching a game of Cricket at the large field.</li>
<li><b><i><span style="color: #351c75;">9th Stop: KTM (Malayan Railways) HQ & Old Railway Station</span></i></b>. The unique architecture and the grand outlook of these two pre-war Buildings stood out. Jenny wanted some photos with these Buildings in the background.</li>
<li><b><i><span style="color: #351c75;">10th Stop: Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia</span></i></b>. This is also my 1st Trip to the Museum, so you can say that Jenny made it possible. We spent over one hour admirng the Exhibits especially the Replica of Mosques from all over the World. What a Gem! </li>
<li><i><b><span style="color: #351c75;">11th Stop: Noodles for Dinner at Soo Kee Coffee Shop, Jalan Imbi.</span></b></i> This Coffee Shop has been around for over 30 years and served the best Noodles in Kuala Lumpur. Jenny & the American visitors were slurping up the tasty noodles and ice cold beer! Cheers!</li>
<li><b><i><span style="color: #351c75;">12th Stop: Strategic Photo Spot near KLCC</span></i></b>. After touring the City, I drove Jenny and friends to a photo spot where we have the amazing Petronas Twin Towers in the background </li>
</ul>After that, it was time to say Goodbye and head back to my Apartment as Jenny has to catch the 9am flight the next day. Aladdin, my regular driver to KLIA & LCCT, turned up at 6.00am the next day to fetch Jenny to KLIA. Jenny was so happy to be able to make 11 Stops in 36 hours in Kuala Lumpur.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Jenny promised to make another trip to Kuala Lumpur as she wanted to spend more time in places which we did not have sufficient time ot civer such as Bird Park, Orchid Farm, KLCC Shopping, Selangor Pewter Showroom, Batu Caves & National Museum.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Top: Sun, <span style="color: #990000;"><em>25 Oct 2009: Jenny rise early. It's going to be a long day. This is the 4th Stop - it's hearty breakfast at Village Park Restaurant at Damansara Utama. Jenny Chung tried the local Nasi Lemak (Fragrance Rice), Ayam Goreng (Fried Chicken) and local Kopi Peng (Ice Coffee)</em></span> </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Top: <span style="color: #990000;"><i>At the grand entrance of the Carcosa Sri Negara</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Bottom 2 Photos: <span style="color: #990000;"><i>Red-carpet steps leading to the Grand Rooms at Carcosa; </i></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Jenny & Kuen sitting at where Queen Elizabeth once sat! </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black;">Left:</span><i> At Yut Kee Coffee Shop (Jalan Dang Wangi) tried the Beef Noodles, Roti Bakar with Kaya and local Kopi-O (black coffee)</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black;">Bottom 2 Photos: </span><i>KTM (Malaysian Railways) Headquarters at Jalan Bangsar; <span style="color: #741b47;">Behind is the Old Railway Station, right opposite KTM HQ, where</span></i><span style="color: #741b47;"> Nice Buses <i>plying KL-Singapore-KL, has a stop here</i> </span></span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxcV5a0YdEElJaBL5nG-trJLFDPRHygj1d3ESwavrryv0M9fuA8CJ2u1eYZEC0mS-Hoqb2R5dThqizo0cBvINGYInqM7Ke4HhyrKQdtpVcf1bB2BrtNBUY9EAlFn4nurQc02DP_Pj-Nzn/s1600-h/DSC_5098.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403871860420907266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxcV5a0YdEElJaBL5nG-trJLFDPRHygj1d3ESwavrryv0M9fuA8CJ2u1eYZEC0mS-Hoqb2R5dThqizo0cBvINGYInqM7Ke4HhyrKQdtpVcf1bB2BrtNBUY9EAlFn4nurQc02DP_Pj-Nzn/s400/DSC_5098.JPG" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 266px;" /></a> <br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black;">Bottom Photo:</span> <i>At the Islamic Art Museum</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black;">Bottom 2 Photos:</span> <i>With American friends we met at HCMC at Soo Kee Coffee Shop in Jalan Imbi. It was a Farewell Dinner for both Jenny & the American friends as they were on their last leg of their 6-week journey thru South-East-Asia; <span style="color: #741b47;">Four pretty ladies posed in front of our proud KL landmark, the Petronas Twin Towers at 10.00pm! </span> </i></span> <br />
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</div>Jeff Cheah, Travellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16390851354324433801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581320728278445588.post-50499568121665034762009-09-20T06:46:00.000-07:002010-01-23T07:44:48.319-08:00Sights ~ Bus Trip from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penh<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZw6M1uBYP7ELI3A7OAYgDI8VeIUQWax-shJKBuwYAO3k0S7gga952gHOe26jHr10FsNNyGO9YCbly7mO-NZ_ezRnlr_dy_2ieUHsxz7aFioZMvCMUe56AFWLduTR1PeT-2H0w96Tm7DjZ/s1600-h/DSC_4642.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392108409491541634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZw6M1uBYP7ELI3A7OAYgDI8VeIUQWax-shJKBuwYAO3k0S7gga952gHOe26jHr10FsNNyGO9YCbly7mO-NZ_ezRnlr_dy_2ieUHsxz7aFioZMvCMUe56AFWLduTR1PeT-2H0w96Tm7DjZ/s400/DSC_4642.JPG" style="height: 266px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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</div><div><i><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Note: This is a Work-In-Progress. <span style="color: blue;">Target Completion Date: 31 Jan 2010</span></span><span style="color: blue;"> </span></span></span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: 180%;">S</span>un, 20th Oct 2009. Phnom Penh</span></i>:<br />
</div><div></div><div><span style="font-size: 180%;">A</span>t 8.30am we boarded a 45-Seater Bus for what is supposed to be a 6-hour drive to Phnom Penh with one breakfast/lunch stop near the Vietnam/Cambodia border.<br />
</div><div>The one-way trip cost us only US$10 per head and this Bus was recommended by the friendly staff of the Saigion Mini Hotel 1. <br />
</div><div></div><div>We travelled for 2 hours before we arrived at the 1st Immigration Checkpoint which took approx. 30 mins to clear us. Boarded the Bus agian & arrived at a restaurant near the border where we have another 30 mins stop. Some passengers were having breakfast, some bought foodstuff including maize from the street vendors.<br />
</div><div>When we board the Bus again, we passed thru quite a number of Casinos built on the Cambodian side. The Vietnamese Government do not issue license for Casinos, so the Casinos were built at the border to attract the Vietnamese Gamblers, after all it's only a 2-hour ride form HCMC!<br />
</div><div></div><div>Jeff Tips: I bought 2 packets of Hersheys for US$4.90 each which actually costs US$10 in the Duty Free shop at Phnom Penh Airport.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">Ben Thanh Market - Modern & Charming!</span> </span></span></i> <br />
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<i><span style="color: #993399; font-family: georgia;">Ho Chi Minh Trip (17 Sep to 20 Sep 2009)</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #006600; font-family: georgia; font-size: 85%;"><b>Jeff's Tips on moving around Ho Chi Minh City!</b></span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 85%;">1) Make sure you only get into 2 types of Taxi only - Vina Sun & Mai Linh - if you don't want to be cheated. Fares around town should be approx. US$2 to US$3 (one way). It's safer and cheaper to go into a metered Taxi then a Cyclo. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 85%;">2) When crossing the road, watch out for Cars and then just walk across. Somehow, the motor-cycles will know how to go around you. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 85%;">3) If you want to do a Portrait, it's probably the best place. Only costs you US$20 for a One-person portrait on oil</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 85%;">4) Taxi Fares to District 1 (or other District in the City Center) from the Airport should not be more than US$10.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 85%;">5) Using the US Dollars is better than Dong and get better pricing!</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 85%;">6) Classical Concert & Documentery DVD's are good buys at US$2 per copy. China-made CD's with hardcovers are also good buys at US$2 per copy</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 85%;">7) Street Foods are cheap, clean & tasty and worth exploring. If you have a chance, do what the locals do, take a sit at a stool, order some snacks and Vietnamese draft beer (light and cheap) at US$0.50 per mug! </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 85%;">8) Try the local coffee. You can get them at the Restaurants & Bars or better still at the sidewalk cafes - sit down at the sidewalk, order a cup and watch the daily life in Vietnam</span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: 180%;">H</span>o Chi Minh was a Vietnamese Communist Revolutionary Leader and Statesmean and was prime minister (1946–1955) and president (1945–1969) of the <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_Vietnam" title="Democratic Republic of Vietnam"><span style="color: black;">Democratic Republic of Vietnam</span></a><span style="color: black;"> (North Vietnam). He was well know for defeating the French in Dien Bien Phu in 1954</span> <br />
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After the fall of Saigon in 1975, Saigon was renamed Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in honor of the leader. HCMC is Vietnam's largest city and the moment you landed and board a Taxi to your Hotel, it would appear that the City is vibrant and chaotic at the same time. <br />
I was told that there are 3 million motor-cycles in HCMC alone! You'd also notice some really expensive new Cars and new Taxis among the sea of motor-cycles, which shows the progress of Vietnam and wealth accummulation. <br />
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Before I arrived, I have the perception that HCMC is a massive city and would be difficult to get around unlike Hanoi & it's wonderful Old Quarters. However, when we set foot on the Hotel and begin to explore the sounds, sights and streets of HCMC, it has some of the elements of Hanoi's Old Quarters with a few uniqueness of it's own. <br />
We would be walking along small roads with double-story shops selling DVD's & CD's, Luggage & Bags, Books, Cafes, Restaurants, Barber, Massage, Art shops, shops selling coffee, spices, silks, baskets, not forgetting the teeming markets which sells just about anything and the many street vendors along the sidewalks. And, almost suddenly, you would find yourself in a major intersection with wide roads and big, tall buildings. Five Star Hotels, international <br />
Restaurants and high-end Boutiques. <br />
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Yes, HCMC has it's hidden charms. And HCMC is affordable. HCMC has everything you want <br />
at a reasonable price. From a hair cut, massage to the famous Pho (Vietnamese Noodles). <br />
From DVD's or CD's to one of those Made-In Vietnam Luggage or Bags. From hats, silks and local T-Shirts at the Ben Thanh Market to branded wears at the Saigon Square. <br />
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You can have coffee in the front of one of the 5 Star Hotel at one moment and the next, you can be sitting on stool in a walkway having the coffee and chatting with the locals who seem to enjoy their morning, day and evening coffee and watching the world go by! <br />
Now, I know why the foreigners and Vietnamese immigrants keep coming back and made the City swell! I would say HCMC is among the liveliest cities in Asia! <br />
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HCMC is a city which has the present....for the new rich and wealthy and the past for those who were around during the fall of Saigon. HCMC has the majority young people in the 20's & 30's who were not around during the Vietnam War and who wants a good life, a good future and would welcome Visitors whether they are from Asia, Europe and even USA. <br />
I can see that the older generation who has experienced the hardship and turmoil of the 15 years War will preserve the past. <br />
After a few days in Vietnam having the best meals, the nice walks to check out the sidewalk shops, the friendly people who would smile, back if you smile at them, I told myself I'll be back! <br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: #000099;">L to R & Bottom</span><i>: The famous Food Chain - </i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><i>Pho 24; Delicious Pho (Noodles) at the Pho24 </i></span></span></span> <br />
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<div><div><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384667381671279058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh16pULDFXwRDkZixUtPtS2MKhDddmKFHdyVrYL89P6myC11jufGP7yDEn_crs-cfr78TD6oRwrv0LyDcWvOpBEcZt3uSE_-zn5nxOXIEhAsTgf1yR24HRCvVNNoSWg8VcFZYBRD_FpSoN1/s400/DSC_4483.JPG" style="display: block; height: 266px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /> <span style="color: #990000; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;"><i>At the entrance to Cu Ci Tunnel, a group photo with American English Teachers (Stacy, Nick and Gang) who has completed a one-year Korea stint, and now on a 6-weeks tour of SEA and also a Korean lady (Jenny) who was travelling alone</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;"><i>Common scenes on sidewalks - sitting on small stools having a bite! <br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;"><i>The Entrance of the famous War Remnants Museum <br />
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<div><div><span style="color: #333399; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">Top to Bottom</span>: <i><span style="color: #990000;">Th<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">e Grand Palace also known as Reunification Palace</span></span></i>; <i><span style="color: #990000; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">Our guide, Nuong, giving us an introduction before the 1-Hour Tour; One of the State Rooms with various color schemes </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">Saigon Square...popular among Locals & Expat, better quality than Ben Thanh market</span></i> <br />
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="color: #000099;">Food</span>:</span></span></i> <br />
<i><span style="color: #000099;">1) Quan An Ngon, 138 D, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, 825 7179 </span></i> <br />
<i><span style="color: #333333;">Excellent selection of Vietnamese street foods, cooks at different stations, wide Menu</span></i> <br />
<i><span style="color: #333333;">(Walking distant from War Remnants Museum)</span></i> <br />
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<i><span style="color: #000099;">2) Lemon Grass, 4D, Nguyen Thiep, 822 0496</span></i> <br />
<i><span style="color: #333333;">In the City Center, nice ambience, delicious food, even a lady playing traditional music </span></i> <br />
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<i><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #000099;">3)</span> <span style="color: #000099;">Pho 24, 271D, Pham Ngu Lao </span><a href="http://www.pho24.com.vn/">http://www.pho24.com.vn</a> </span></i> <br />
<i><span style="color: #333333;">Famous Pho (Noodles), fresh spring rolls, extensive range of juices and Vietnamese coffee. </span></i> <br />
<i><span style="color: #333333;">There is also a simple Noodle Joint - Pho2000 - which is next to the Ben Thanh market. It</span></i> <br />
<i><span style="color: #333333;">claimed that President Bill Clinton tatsed it's noodle on a visit to HCMC. </span></i> <br />
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<i><span style="color: #000099; font-size: 130%;">Shopping:</span></i> <br />
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<i><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #000099;">1)</span> <span style="color: #000099;">Saigon Square</span>, very popular with the locals and expats, near the Dong Khoi area, walking</span></i> <br />
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<i><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #000099;">2)</span> <span style="color: #000099;">Ben Thanh Market</span>, sells just about anything. You can shop and eat here.</span></i> <br />
<i><span style="color: #333333;">Mainly locals shop here. In the evenings, a bazaar of clothes stall and food stall</span></i> <br />
<i><span style="color: #333333;">surround the big market </span></i> <br />
<i><span style="color: #333333;"></span></i>Jeff Cheah, Travellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16390851354324433801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581320728278445588.post-34288741965978691082009-08-21T01:11:00.000-07:002010-01-23T07:33:18.217-08:00Class of 82 ~ Trip to Maxwell Hill, Taiping & USM, Penang<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDMF_2eHBx9NOxdgDH8ruz1zxfNfNf6xFuX2mYyfSuVdSUgu2W68s4Bf78kHgPLpiSgRZvYJlqDu5AGOKOGPoqf7RgDrL-HhFpsUNOS_4x83iJHIvHuOMf-p0o6VexA6-2yEvTjeDy1XdN/s1600-h/DSC_3727.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376298579049907490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDMF_2eHBx9NOxdgDH8ruz1zxfNfNf6xFuX2mYyfSuVdSUgu2W68s4Bf78kHgPLpiSgRZvYJlqDu5AGOKOGPoqf7RgDrL-HhFpsUNOS_4x83iJHIvHuOMf-p0o6VexA6-2yEvTjeDy1XdN/s320/DSC_3727.JPG" style="display: block; height: 213px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> <br />
<div><div><div><div><span style="font-size: 180%;">T</span>en of us started the journey from KL at 8am on Fri, 21 Aug and in approx. 90 minutes, we reached Bidor, our 1st Food Stop at Pun Chun Restaurant to eat Duck Noodle & Yam Cake.<br />
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</div><div><span style="color: #000099; font-family: lucida grande;">Where people & time almost stood still;</span><br />
</div><div><span style="color: #000099; font-family: lucida grande;">Never mind the weather, as long as we are together;</span><br />
</div><div><span style="color: #000099; font-family: lucida grande;">Let's go up the Maxwell Hill</span><br />
</div><div><span style="color: #000099; font-family: lucida grande;">(sing to the tune of "The Wild West Show)</span><br />
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</div><div>Maxwell Hill, Taiping. 1,250 meter above sea-level. The British high-ranking officials used Maxwell Hill as a rest & recreation centre since 1884. It was renamed Bukit Larut in 1979. Before 1948, there was no tarred road and access was mainly by sedan chairs!<br />
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<div>We reached the base of Maxwell Hill (Bukit Larut) at 2.30pm in time for the exciitng, undulating Land Rover Ride up to 1,200 meters at 3pm. Along the way, we see a Tea Garden which is due to open later this year and what a view!! <br />
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Maxwell Hill was cool, peaceful & tranquil!<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">Moon Leng celebrated her Big 5 "O" at Rumah Perut Nyonya Restaurant<br />
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<div><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">Waiting eagerly to check in at the E & O Hotel with large rooms, huge walk-in wardobe and living area, bathroom to accommodate 2 person at a go. E & O Hotel have a promo rate of US$160Nett (incluidng breakfasts fro 2) for Singapore & Malaysian residents<br />
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<div><span style="color: #660000; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">Breakfast by the Sea at E & O Hotel......nice!<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: #000099;">Food Stop</span>: Swatow Lane - Enjoying all kinds of hawker fare<br />
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<div><span style="color: #660000; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">Swatow Lane's famous Rojak & Ice Kachang!</span><br />
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<div><span style="color: #660000; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">Shop where we bought the famous Ipoh Salted Chicken! </span><br />
</div><div><span style="color: #660000; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">At US$4.50 per chicken, it must be selling thousands of chickens per day!! </span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: #000066;">Above: top to bottom</span>: <span style="color: #cc0000;">Really afraid of H1N1; MAS serving Satay on board</span></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></i><br />
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</i><i></i><span style="color: #663366;"><i>Hua Hin/Bangkok Trip ~ 24 Jul to 27 Jul 2009<span style="color: #cc0000;"> (Hua Hin Blog is still under WIP)</span></i></span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">View of Courtyard Marriot; Cozy Room & View from 21st Floor of Courtyard Marriot</span><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: #000099;">Hua Hin by Nite</span>: <i><span style="color: #660000;">Hua Hin Shopping Complex;Nite Bazaar; King Pub at Pub Street</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;"><i>Wonderful Golf at infamous Black Mountain Golf Club<br />
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</div><div><i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">Great seafood at Lek Seafood Restaurant<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">What surprised you? </span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;">The forgiveness in Vietnam. After we dropped over seven million tons of bombs, 13 million gallons of Agent Orange, and killed millions of their people, Americans are greeted politely, welcomed, urged to have some noodles (pho). It's a great lesson to anyone familiar with other wars and atrocities.</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;">This is how my tales of 2 the most interesting cities in Asia begins.</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;">In 1991, when I was travelling to United States, on my way there I was sitting next to a South Vietnamese who has migrated to Los Angeles since the last days of the fall of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh). He told me his Uncle was a Captain in the South Vietnamese army & during that fateful day, he managed to get into the helicopter with the Vietcongs shooting at them. And, to be able to hold the people on the board the aircraft carriers, the Americans were pushing the planes & copters into the sea. How humane!</span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;">And in the same trip, on the way back from US, I sat with another South Vietnamese, who was in the army. He has great stories of how he escape from the invading North soldiers and the Vietcongs. </span><br />
<span style="color: #660000;">Despite all these, 15 years after the fall Saigon in 1975, I can say that Vietnam has embraced the World. And people from all over the World has "invaded" this Archipelago once again! Of course, this time they bring along money and not arms. </span><br />
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</div></div></div></div></div>Jeff Cheah, Travellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16390851354324433801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581320728278445588.post-41373151808153782202009-05-07T09:15:00.000-07:002010-01-23T07:45:33.272-08:00Hanoi Street Vendors<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTFzf5_H3MIh-PPPUU5A0yCwU-n3-jAA66BbQCAtb10rl_UPzqSU_j02p6YhMMIAhyphenhyphenCMDQrqaHt-odpBG-3q1XWg81Zfbb1p7hDUbAemo_rZGsE3CCt_fnfZnrql_F_ybx0DJ4EV09r0NZ/s1600-h/DSC_2542.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333640874704395506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTFzf5_H3MIh-PPPUU5A0yCwU-n3-jAA66BbQCAtb10rl_UPzqSU_j02p6YhMMIAhyphenhyphenCMDQrqaHt-odpBG-3q1XWg81Zfbb1p7hDUbAemo_rZGsE3CCt_fnfZnrql_F_ybx0DJ4EV09r0NZ/s320/DSC_2542.JPG" style="float: right; height: 213px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>Ballad of Hanoi Street Vendors</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>They are up before the sun rises,<br />
carrying, peddling, offering their goods for sale;</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>they are almost all ladies, no surprises,</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>they are the famous Hanoi street vendors, and it's not a fairy-tale!</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Pineapples, tapioca, oranges & potatoes,</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Baquette, flowers, toys & mangoes;</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #990000;">we salute these hardworking & resourceful ladies,</span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #990000;">plodding day & nite, just to make some Dong to feed their "babies"! </span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><b><i><span style="color: #000066;">1 May to 4 May 2009 </span></i></b></span><br />
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This Coffee-shop proves to be the favorite for most of us with the best of Penang Hawker fares viz. Cendol, Char Koay Teow, Assam Laksa and the ever uniquely Penang's Lorbak.<br />
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Here you can also taste some of Penang's favorites hawker fare such as Char Koay Teow, Char Koay Kark (Carrot Cake), Hokkien Mee (Har Mee or Prawn Mee), Assam Laksa, Lorbak and Ice Kacang.<br />
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Bangkok, still as vibrant, interesting, exciting, mysterious and friendly. You'll never be bored in Bangkok as there is always something to do from morning till nite...shopping, walking, eating, getting a massage, eating one more time, people watching, eating again and partying.<br />
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<span style="color: #3333ff;"><b><i>Bangkok Short Breaks: 27 Jan to 30 Jan 2009 </i><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: 130%;">Moving around Bangkok</span></i></b><br />
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Besides the many efficient Taxis (quite new Toyota Vios), Bangkok has an effective transport system in the form of <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">MRT & BTS Skytrain</span></i></b> which complements each other in destinations.<br />
For shoppers, who needs to get to the popular Bangkok Shopping Malls listed below, there is the <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">Skywalk </span></i></b>at Central World which opens from 6am to 12 midnight. You can walk from Chidlom BTS Station all the way to Siam BTS Station (approx. 15 mins). Then, from Siam BTS Station, you can take another 15 mins walk to MBK Center or CentralWorld Shopping Complex on the other ends. This walk will let you visit the whole shopping belt of Central Chidlom, MBK Center, Siam Paragon, CentralWorld Shopping Plaza, Gaysorn & Amarin Plaza .<br />
It is a nice walk because the bridge is wide and spacious and is sheltered.<br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">Siam Paragon</span></b></i> <span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">(</span><a href="http://www.siamparangon.co.th/"><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">www.siamparangon.co.th</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">)</span><br />
Located next to Siam Discovery Center and Siam Center, with the BTS Skytrain & SkyWalk next to it, D this shopping mall was opened in late 2005. It is a very large mall with a impressive number of shops (selling; electronics, sports equipment, clothes, household equipment, books, toys etc.) and a huge supermarket, called Gourmet Market, at the ground level. You will also find a bowling alley, karaoke rooms, a concert hall and Siam Ocean World, one of the largest aquariums in Asia. It is probably one of the largest Mall in Bangkok with flagship, Paragon Shopping Center and over 250 famed international & local brands.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">MBK Center</span></i></b> (<a href="http://www.mbk-center.com/en/">www.mbk-center.com/en/</a>)<br />
Approx 15 mins from Siam Square (via the SkyWalk) is the popular <span style="color: #3333ff;"><b><i>MBK Center (Mah Boon Krong) </i></b><span style="color: black;">reputed to be the most visited Mall in Bangkok, with 7 Floors of 2,000 shops! This is where the local Thais shop and you can get almost anything esp. luggage, ladies & mens wear, shoes, Thai snacks, cell phones, electronic gazettes, arts etc. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #3333ff;"><span style="color: black;">The Tokyu Department Store, occupyng 4 Floors, should not be missed.</span></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #3333ff;"><b>Central Department Store</b> <a href="http://www.central.co.th/"><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">(www.central.co.th)</span></a></span></i><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;"><br />
</span><span style="color: #3333ff;"><span style="color: black;">Also about 15 mins from Siam Square (via SkyWalk) at the other end is <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">Central Department Store (Chidlom</span></i></b>). Nice place to shop and you can get good quality "Made in Thailand under License" product at good prices. It has 7 Floors of shopping space.</span><b><i><span style="color: black;"></span></i></b></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #3333ff;"><b>CentralWorld Shopping Complex</b> <span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">(</span><a href="http://www.central.co.th/"><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">www.central.co.th</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">)<br />
</span></i>The largest shopping center in Thailand and South-East Asia with an amazing floor area measuring more than 500,000 square meters. It was renovated and reopened in 2006. Originally the name was "World Trade Center", but because of 9-11 the name had to be changed. The shopping mall attracts the middle and upper class in Bangkok and is a department store, but you will also find hundreds of retail shops in Central World. This Complex house the <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">Isetan Department Store & ZEN</span></i></b>.<br />
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A short walk and you'll get to the famous <span style="color: #3333ff;"><b><i>Erawan Shrine </i></b></span><span style="color: black;">where you'll local & tourists come to pray for luck & wealth. They even sell the Thai Lottery outside the gate! </span><br />
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Opposite CentralWorld, you'll find the <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">Gaysorn Plaza</span></i></b> <span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">(</span><a href="http://www.gaysorn.com/"><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">www.gaysorn.com)</span></a><span style="color: black;"> with designer labels </span>such as LV, Gucci, Hugo Boss & Prada.<br />
<span style="color: #3333ff;"><span style="color: black;">You'll come across</span> <i><b>Amarin Plaza <span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">(</span></b></i></span><a href="http://www.amarinplaza.com/"><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">www.amarinplaza.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">).</span><br />
The stylish Amarin Plaza is linked to Erawan Bangkok via a skybridge. The five-storey shopping plaza has an almost festive aura to it, drawing in a mixed crowd - from affluent Thais to expats and business travellers - with highly desirable brand names such as Guy Laroche, Valentino and Crocodile, to name but a few.<br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">The Emporium</span></b></i> <span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">(</span><a href="http://www.emporiumthailand.com/"><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">www.emporiumthailand.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 85%;">)</span><br />
A department store and a very exclusive shopping complex in one. If you are into luxury brands, fashion and quality goods, there is no problem to find your Chanel dress, Louis Vuitton handbag, Montblanc pen or Rolex watch here in the small boutiques. The Emporium is located on Sukhumvit Road, Soi 24, next to Benjasiri Park.<br />
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Around <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">Siam Square area & the Novotel</span></i></b>, there are many small shops & small restaurants (over a hundred) fruit drink bars, coffee shops. But Siam Square is best known for its apparel and fashion (mostly local Thai produce) outlets, that are very popular with Thai youngsters. Hard Rock Cafe is located on Siam Square Soi 11.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">Suam Lum Nite Bazaar</span></i></b> <span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">(</span><a href="http://www.suanlum-nitebazaar.com/"><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">www.suanlum-nitebazaar.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">)</span><br />
Of course, if you feel like doing some Nite Shopping (most Department Stores closed by 10pm), you can take a cab or MRT Subway to Lumpini Station and a short walk to the <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">Suan Lum Nite Bazaar</span></i></b> where local entrepreneurs display their wares & items from creative gifts, trendy home items, clothing/jewellery boutique shops by local designers, packaged dried fruits, quite a few stalls selling the usual market CD's/clothing. The Bazaar opens at 6pm & close at midnite everyday. There is also a huge open air Beer Garden, Food Court and Concert Stage where they serve International & local Thai fare with nitely entertainment by local bands. Nice way to relax with some Thai noodles, dessert and a Singha beer after a long, stop-look-ask-bargain-buy outing in the VIP Suam Lum Nite Bazaar. Of course, there are also a few Massage Centers that offer Thai Massage to soothe your tired legs or body.<br />
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<span style="color: #3333ff;"><i><b>Chatuchak Weekend Market</b> <span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">(</span><a href="http://www.jjmarketplace.com/"><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">www.jjmarketplace.com</span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">)</span></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #3333ff;"><span style="color: black;">Note</span><i><b>: </b></i><span style="color: #333333;">info extracted from </span><a href="http://www.bangkok.com/"><span style="color: #333333;">www.bangkok.com</span></a></span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span><br />
Covering 70 rai (35 acres) of land with over 15,000 stalls and more than 200,000 visitors every Saturday and Sunday, <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">Chatuchak Weekend Market</span></i></b> in Bangkok is the mother of all markets - and possibly the biggest weekend markets in the world. If bargain-hunting gives you an adrenalin rush, get ready for a head-spinning, earth-moving experience. Conquering this massive market is no easy feat though. The reward for taking a lot of patience along - together with a bottle of water - is that you can find pretty much anything here.<br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000;">How to get there</span></i>: Take the skytrain (BTS) to Mo Chit station and exit down the right-hand stairs, follow the crowd for a five-minute walk, and you're there. Another option is to take the subway (MRT) to Chatuchak Park station, and follow thesignage directives. For the plant and flower section, get off at Kampheng Phet MRT station<br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000;">What they sell</span></i>: Clothing, jewellery, handicrafts, antiques, ceramics, pets, vintage magazines/stamps/coins, collector's items, knick-knacks and just about anything and everything else one could want from a Thai market, or any market. And then some!<br />
<i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Open: 08:00 - 18:00 on weekends</span></i>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 130%;">Brands Recommendations:</span></b><br />
<b><i><span style="color: #990000;">For Ladies</span></i></b> - handbags, purse, lingerie, nitegowns and shoes by <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;"><span style="color: #990000;">Guy Laroche</span> </span></i></b><br />
(made in Thailand under license). Of course, I have seen lots of ladies crowded around Wacoal underwear (heard it is much cheaper). There are many other local products which I think the ladies can make better judgement.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">For Men</span></i></b> - underwear, socks, wallets, belts, shorts, shirts, t-shirts, jackets, pajamas by <i><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">Guy </span><span style="color: #3333ff;">Laroche & Arrow</span></b></i>. Guy Laroche's underwear, socks and belts are3 my favorites as they are of high quality & last a long time. Sometimes, I opted for <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">Jockey</span></i></b> underwear and <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">Arrow </span></i></b>socks.<br />
I bought a couple of <i><b><span style="color: #3333ff;">Arrow</span></b></i> shirts at about THB700 each (discounted 70%) at Paragon Shopping Center which is made of Cotton & Thai silk (Cottasilk) - very comfortable but need dry cleaning. For Office Attire, I would go for <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">Excellency</span></i></b> (a higher brand of Arrow) which looks smart, very comfortable & durable.<br />
In fact, <b><i><span style="color: #3333ff;">Arrow </span></i></b>has a range of Black Tie shirts, blazers & suits.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #009900;">For Children</span></i></b>, I understand there is a good local brand called <span style="color: #009900;"><i><b>Puppet</b></i> </span>plus others.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: 85%;">Bangkok Malls: MBK Center - good value for money </span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: 85%;">Bangkok Malls: Siam Paragon - the newest & the greatest</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: 85%;"><i>Bangkok Malls: CentralWorld & Amarin Plaza</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: 85%;">VIP Shopping: Suan Lum Nite Bazaar - Opens Everyday from 6pm to mid-nite.</span> </i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">Chatuchak Weekend Market: It's so huge that you can get lost. Don't even attempt to cover every nook and corner..it's organized chaos but it's fun</span>.</span></i><br />
<b><i><span style="font-size: 130%;">Food</span></i></b><br />
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<span style="color: black;">To really enjoy the local Thai delicacies, we'd recommend the Food Courts that are found either on the basement or the top floor of most Department Stores. Of course, to enjoy good ambience, you can opt for some of the local Thai Restaurants.</span><br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #990000;">Food Courts:</span></b></i><br />
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<span style="color: black;">The best Food Center is located on the 6th Fooor of </span><span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>MBK Center</b></i>. </span><span style="color: black;">There are over 50 stalls which serves Thai delicacies & desserts from all over the Country. </span><span style="color: black;">You are spoilt for choice & to really taste most of the food, you'd have to come back a few times.</span> On the 5th Floor, there is a slightly upmarket International Food Court which serves food in a restaurant environment.<br />
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We discovered another highly recommended Food Court in <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Amarin Plaza</span></i></b> (2nd Floor) near Grand Hyatt Erawan and Erawan Shrine. Though less than half the size of the MBK's, the Amarin Plaza Food Court is very clean & quiet.<br />
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The Food Plaza at the <b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Emporium</span></i></b> is also very popular among the Elite Class and Expats of Bangkok, though it is very designer & quite pricey.<br />
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<span style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><i>Ymmy Food: At MBK's popular Food Center on 6thy Floor with over 50 stalls;</i></span><i><span style="font-size: 85%;"> my all time favorite Thai Egg Noodle- Pad Thai</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #000099; font-size: 85%;">Food: Clean & Comfortable in Amarin Plaza; Delicious Beef Noodles </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #000099;"><b>Ban Khun Mae Thai Restaurant, opposite Novotel on Siam Square, serves great </b></span><span style="color: #000099;"><b>authentic Thai dishes</b> <span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">(</span><a href="http://www.bankhunmae.com/"><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">http://www.bankhunmae.com/</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">)</span></i><span style="font-size: 85%;"><br />
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: 85%;">Great Eats</span></i>: <span style="color: #3333ff;"><i><span style="font-size: 85%;">Authentic Thai Restaurant, Ban Khun Mae at the background</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #3333ff; font-size: 85%;"><i><span style="color: #990000;">Great Thai Food: Top to Bottom, L to R</span>: </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #3333ff; font-size: 85%;"><i>Appetizer - Tapioca Ball and Steamed Pancake Stuffed with Sweet Pork and Peanut, Suam Tum (Spicy Papaya Salad), Baked Prawan with Glass Noodle, Wok, Tom Yum Kung, Marinated Chicken in Pandan Leaf, Deep fried Mushroom with Crispy Garlic, Chicken Green Curry, Fish Cake and Mango with Sticky Rice</i></span>Jeff Cheah, Travellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16390851354324433801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581320728278445588.post-45636986120059448392009-01-07T08:26:00.000-08:002010-01-23T07:28:58.257-08:00Macau Short Break with hop over to Zhuhai<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhOzLhRptgd9yfiapR0wt1T6pw39KyCQ3rQXTUw_fw0qOKp-MQsy6K_a7o2To3f6h96F6V2IKE7jtnnAQ1Xe6nIXslaskwT-wuBCjZANnkUMA_Hn9U8hBggUAAlEP14uCi1XLSwRlbThU/s1600-h/DSC_0860.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297411407055232050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhOzLhRptgd9yfiapR0wt1T6pw39KyCQ3rQXTUw_fw0qOKp-MQsy6K_a7o2To3f6h96F6V2IKE7jtnnAQ1Xe6nIXslaskwT-wuBCjZANnkUMA_Hn9U8hBggUAAlEP14uCi1XLSwRlbThU/s320/DSC_0860.JPG" style="height: 320px; width: 213px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6qnNU03vpAfd6HMJ73p4TRNknB5Y9xOPXkaK7lH7SMvKfLfGrLfbWdWI1h-pRP5YpxLHKxaDODGckDCFhLN9BR1AGkgKUj09-UmrcFvDKmf4gsObK18N7xE3Ieio1LVusdLIoSGO_gEuS/s1600-h/DSC_0812.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288973590935040898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6qnNU03vpAfd6HMJ73p4TRNknB5Y9xOPXkaK7lH7SMvKfLfGrLfbWdWI1h-pRP5YpxLHKxaDODGckDCFhLN9BR1AGkgKUj09-UmrcFvDKmf4gsObK18N7xE3Ieio1LVusdLIoSGO_gEuS/s200/DSC_0812.JPG" style="height: 200px; width: 133px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 78%;">Clockwise from Top Left</span>: <span style="color: #990000; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Sofitel at Ponte 16; Cozy & comfortable bath and room; A splendid view from the Room 1513</span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="color: #990000;"> </span><br />
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</div><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><i><b><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family: courier new;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Final Day! Going Home! We boarded a taxi to the Macau Airport and we were chatting with this 60 year old Taxi Driver. We asked him "As a matter of statistics, out of ten gamblers, how many would have lost their money?" He said "Eleven!" without hesitation! "Eleven? How is it!!?". "You see, the 10th gambler even lost his wife's money!?" He definitely drove home a point! The man in the street can NEVER win money in the Casinos. He may win once, twice or even many times, but one day, they will get him! Good advice from someone who started gambling since he was 17. Unfortunately, I met him at the end of the trip. Otherwise, I would not have contributed to the likes of Stanley Ho, Sheldon Adelson or Steve Wynn!</span> </span></span></span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;">H</span>ave been to Hong Kong over a dozen times but each time, I miss Macau....somehow.......so, my bed partner and I decided to experience New Year's Countdown in Macau!! This is my 1st time in Macau & my 61st destination!<br />
We were there for 3 Nites & 4 full days and weather was nice & cool (11C to 16C).<br />
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Air Asia was on time (both ways) so I can't complaint.<br />
The Sofitel at Ponte 16 is just 3 months old, so it's nice. I just love new Hotels! The Sofitel has what most tourists would love ie. the 3 L's - Large rooms (35 sq mtr), LCD TV & L' Occitane toiletries! And most important of all, the service-oriented & efficient Front Office staff upgraded us from one of City View to one of River View, so we enjoyed nice views of the river, boats & sunset!<br />
</div><div><b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Macau-Zhuhai Trip was from 31 Dec 2008 to 3 Jan 2009<br />
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</span></i></b><span style="color: #330099;"><b><i>Jeff's Hot Spots!</i></b> </span><br />
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1) <span style="color: #330099;"><b>Hang around at Senado Square</b></span>, saviour some local specialties including the famous Chewy Peanut Candy from Koi Kei Bakery, Portuguese Egg Tarts & the Crepe in all flavors! Walk to the ruins of St. Paul's to take nice photos.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: #990000;">At Senado Square & Ruins of St Paul<br />
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</span>2) <span style="color: #330099;"><b>Dine at a local Portuguese Restaurant</b></span> such as O Porto or A Lorcha Restaurante<br />
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3) <b><span style="color: #330099;">Go Casino Hopping</span></b> - free transportation are provided by almost all the famous Casinos. From the Ferry Terminal, take a bus to the Sands Casino, then take another bus to the Venetian, which will also cover Plaza Casino (Four Seasons). You may alos want to get to Wynn, then walk over to Grand Lisboa & MGM. All these famous Casinos have free shows & entertainment. Wynn even has a Musical Fountain. You can have lunch at the Food Court in the Venetian and walk around the shops or even ride one of the Gondolas.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: 85%;">Casino Grand Lisboa & inside the Venetian Shopping Mall </span><br />
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4) <span style="color: #330099;"><b>Stroll from the Ferry Terminal to Macau's Fisherman's Wharf</b></span>, which features restaurants, souvenir shops, an amusement park, a disco, a playground, a man-made volcano and more, nestled in a village-like setting along the waterfront. A new Victorian-designed called the Rock Hotel would make a pleasant stay.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: 85%;">Volcano behind us & breakfast at Enzo Cafe at Fisherman Wharf</span><br />
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5) <b><span style="color: #330099;">Watch the Sun Set from Macau Tower</span></b>: This 220m-high (732 ft) "Space Needle" looks outstanding in little Macau but you can't beat it for its views: 55km (about 35 miles) on clear days. Have a drink in its lounge or dinner in its revolving restaurant.<br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Note</b>: <i>We did not explore Macau Tower, instead the Sunset photos & towering Sofitel were taken from the 6th Floor Swimming Pool area</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: 85%;">Sunset View & towering Sofitel from 6th Floor swimming pools area<br />
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<b><span style="color: #000099; font-size: 130%;">Eating Places</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #330033;">We had some reasonably good meals in Macau. Of course, we told ourselves, we have to visit some popular Portuguese Restaurants in Macau (though we do have Portuguese food in Malaysia too).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><b><span style="color: #000099;">O Porto Interior Restaurante</span></b><span style="color: #330033;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">(Tel: 2896 7770)</span><br />
</span><span style="color: #330033;">Come highly recommended, this restaurante is located along Rua do Almirante, very near the Maritime Museum. Portion are reasonably good proportion and we paid MOP344 (US$45) for the 3 dishes, rice & water! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 78%;">Clockwise from top left</span>:<span style="color: #990000;"> </span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: 85%;">Pork Balicao, Sea Bass Porto, Mango Pudding & Clams<br />
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<span style="color: #000099; font-size: 130%;"><b>Restaurante A Lorcha</b> <span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">(Tel: 2831 3193/2831 3195)</span></span><span style="font-size: 85%;"><br />
</span><span style="color: black;">Also along Rua do Almirante road, a few doors from O Porto, this restaurant is very popular with</span> <span style="color: black;">tourists. Please make your bookings as as this Restaurant comes highly recommended by most Hotels Concierge. Food price is almost similar to O Porto Interior and perhaps just as delicious judging by how busy it is during Dinner time.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #000099; font-size: 130%;">Crepe Stall</span></b><br />
<span style="color: black;">In one of the lane along Senado Square, we came across a Crepe Stall which sells delicious Creap in all sort of flavors. We tried the unorthodox Crepe with ham and paid 7 MOP (or US$1) which was really delicious. At 7 MOP it is the same price as one of those tiny Portuguese Egg Tarts but it certainly has better value for money. </span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #990000;">Crepe Stall<br />
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<span style="color: #000099; font-size: 130%;"><b>Sumptous Seafood at Seafood Restaurant along Rua do Almirante (100 meters from O Porto)</b></span><br />
We had a sumptous and delicious meal at a Seafood restaurant which seems to cater to the locals. The dishes were huge (sufficient for 4 persons) & very reasonable. We paid MOP120 (US$17) for 3 large servings of a Pork Dish, Vegetables & a Soup. Check it out!<br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-size: 85%;">Food, glorious food!</span><br />
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</div><div>For Siem Reap Hotels, click to:<br />
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<div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Jeff Cheah, Travellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16390851354324433801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581320728278445588.post-88987570940821515182008-12-20T01:49:00.000-08:002010-01-23T07:27:46.750-08:00Children of Asia ~ Chiangmai, Thailand<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQ4KXfQDlFXv3-HNcWLDOEgyFSvxiKJxt7SaxQh3fe-w8-56ilDaULE2I-dRiSNL9HtHIaGI5OzNQeTO_U_47FqpFDMDF64rsXnz5WOf0Ng5CoaEWh39JBK7se90ODvonIH1k2IpXCoa6/s1600-h/DSC_0348.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300736295514401986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQ4KXfQDlFXv3-HNcWLDOEgyFSvxiKJxt7SaxQh3fe-w8-56ilDaULE2I-dRiSNL9HtHIaGI5OzNQeTO_U_47FqpFDMDF64rsXnz5WOf0Ng5CoaEWh39JBK7se90ODvonIH1k2IpXCoa6/s320/DSC_0348.JPG" style="height: 213px; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-size: 85%;">Akha Child</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">Karen Children</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Akha Children</span><br />
<div></div></div></div>Jeff Cheah, Travellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16390851354324433801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581320728278445588.post-54829353640290848972008-12-19T23:02:00.000-08:002010-01-23T07:27:24.007-08:00Children of Asia ~ Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrvSVkPpzBkqML8T2Wh26YmgPoCyaE-fcGFaBPP5Npt39dw_RgR1LsMVOQDSsD_bCfgnS85bSbRGu2VO0tpd6FobzSu1hJDMat8DXz-JGxE96tPBQnv4CEvsktB_XO4bvT2EO1l0_FN_V/s1600-h/_MG_2890_2a.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311069574543315890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUrvSVkPpzBkqML8T2Wh26YmgPoCyaE-fcGFaBPP5Npt39dw_RgR1LsMVOQDSsD_bCfgnS85bSbRGu2VO0tpd6FobzSu1hJDMat8DXz-JGxE96tPBQnv4CEvsktB_XO4bvT2EO1l0_FN_V/s400/_MG_2890_2a.jpg" style="height: 300px; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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</div></div></div></div></div>Jeff Cheah, Travellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16390851354324433801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581320728278445588.post-87264626934832576352008-12-19T22:26:00.000-08:002010-01-23T07:26:33.683-08:00Children of Asia ~ Bali, Indonesia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4euS-4y9qeJdFUnA7B8ojZIgghBTGL2HLetyK5vUQr23dhm4lVgJVBY_1mqDAzbDs7IPx9iHbjDzFQH9w7nc0TYrEGYWPWctqp_qmY4AWszLhYwMX3IKkkbEODeOknEXEQWUt7NA_-GZ/s1600-h/_MG_0408.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282130675614849010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq4euS-4y9qeJdFUnA7B8ojZIgghBTGL2HLetyK5vUQr23dhm4lVgJVBY_1mqDAzbDs7IPx9iHbjDzFQH9w7nc0TYrEGYWPWctqp_qmY4AWszLhYwMX3IKkkbEODeOknEXEQWUt7NA_-GZ/s200/_MG_0408.jpg" style="float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: georgia;"><b><span style="color: red;">China</span></b>:</span> <span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Above:</span><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span></span><span style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 100%;">Children of the Silk Road - Happy & Smiling</span><br />
</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><b>~ Silk Road Photos courtesy of semi-pro: Lau KP ~</b></i></span>Jeff Cheah, Travellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16390851354324433801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8581320728278445588.post-54936758255918645822008-11-29T21:47:00.000-08:002010-01-23T07:48:13.451-08:00Hanoi Food Haven<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" height="100%" id="HB_Mail_Container" unselectable="on"><tbody>
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<i><span style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia;">Where to Eat</span>: <span style="color: #330033; font-family: times new roman;">Above Top to Bottom</span>: <span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Quan An Ngon ladies busy preparing meals for hungry Customers; A shot with Restaurant Owner, Celebrity Chef - Bobby Chinn himself at his restaurant.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"> </span></i> <br />
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<i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: 85%;">~~ ~<span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Hanoi Photos courtesy of avid Photographer Henry Choo~ </span></span></i> <br />
<span style="color: #000099;"><i><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: #330033;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #990000;">Street Food</span>:</span> <span style="font-family: times new roman;">Above Clockwise:</span></span> <span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Street Vendors having a break; Street Vendor at a sidewalk, very</span></span></i></span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="color: #000099;"><i><span style="font-size: 85%;"> common in Hanoi; Pretty Vietnamese lady busy sms while riding a bike.</span></i> <br />
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<span style="color: #000099;"><i><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="color: #330033;"><span style="color: #993300; font-family: georgia;">Hanoi Steets Transportation</span>:<span style="font-family: times new roman;"> Left to Right</span></span>: </span><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 85%;">Trishaw rides for tourists; Food Vendor on the go; Motorcycles at traffic light raring to go! <br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;">I</span> was in Hanoi for the 1st time in Apr 2008 on business & all I could savour was some good Vietnamese Cuisine & thick Coffee. I quite like the Old Quarters of Hanoi which will take you back to a feel of Kuala Lumpur, perhaps 15 years ago or one of the small towns in Malaysia. Small dainty shops that sells just about anything, the small streets are filled with motorcycles, trishaws, bicycles and of course the street stalls all over!! <br />
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But the Hanoi I grew to love are it's great restaurants & it's excellent food! <br />
In the 3 days I was there, I managed to try visit some of the restaurants & I recommend you to try........ <br />
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<b><i>Where to Eat in Hanoi? </i></b> <br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Quan An Ngon </span></i></b> <br />
<span style="color: red;">"taking the street out of street food" <br />
</span><span style="font-size: 85%;">Located at No 18, Phan Boi Chau Street, Hanoi <br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;">Q</span>uan An Ngon (Quán Ăn Ngon) is popular with the local Vietnamese coz it serves a wide variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes in a cozy setting of a shaded coutyard. <br />
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The concept was to assemble the ‘best of street food’ in a setting more conducive to enjoying quick lunches and nice evening meals. Older food-vendors were transplanted from Hanoi streets into a bustling food market, dressed up in tunics and manning rustic stalls around the perimeter of the courtyard. Guests can dine in the lush courtyard among trees under a large canvas marquee or in one of the large dining rooms or on the balcony in the adjoining villa. <br />
After being seated by Quan An Ngon’s cheerful servers, guests walk around and peruse the stalls, but ordering is done at the table from a broad (English and Vietnamese) menu reflecting some of Vietnam’s best-known regional specialities. A veritable army of young waiters & waitresses scuttle around assembling orders from the little stalls, and somehow the system seems to be fairly efficient. <br />
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Sample some nice dishes which include:- <br />
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- <i>Banh hoi chao tom cuon banh trang</i>, resembling a chicken drumstick formed by ground shrimp packed around peeled sugarcane. Two pieces are served with sliced star fruit, lettuce and cucumber. <br />
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- <i>Banh cuon</i>, a North Vietnamese speciality common at breakfast stalls around town. Resembling Chinese jian jiao dumplings, banh cuon is ground pork and mushrooms wrapped and steamed in rice-flour crepes, sprinkled with fried shallots and mint, and accompanied by a bowl of the ubiquitous fish sauce. <br />
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- <i>Bo nuong muoi, </i>grilled beef - was cubed and barbecued to medium-rare, served with chilli salt and lime, and bordering on perfection. <br />
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- <i>Nem cua be</i> - mixed crab and pork fried spring rolls. <br />
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- <i>Bun bo Hue</i>, a Hue-style beef noodles from central Vietnam. Thick noodles were served in a huge bowl of beef broth and thin slices of beef, the slight sweetness of which was offset by a side of extra-pungent cilantro, and a mound of ground chilli. <br />
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- <i>Muc nuong</i> - grilled squid with chili sauce <br />
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- <i>Bun cha gio</i> - rice vermicelli topped with fresh herbs and crispy spring rolls <br />
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Quan An Ngon is the perfect place to introduce yourself or a newcomer to a wide range of wonderful Vietnamese food in an elegant, comfortable setting, without the hassles of negotiating passage around unfamiliar streets and food stands in search of elusive delicacies. <br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Restaurant Bobby Chinn</span></i></b> <br />
<span style="color: red;">"nice romantic settings, excellent food"</span> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 85%;">Located in No 1, Ba Trieu St., Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;">O</span>verlooking the enchanted waters of Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi, Restaurant Bobby Chinn sets the standard for international elegance in a city long known for culinary adventure. A vibrant international hotspot, Restaurant Bobby Chinn offers a luxurious setting for an unforgettable evening of delights. <br />
Frequented by expats, you won't get the couldn't-care-less service that's typical in Hanoi and food wise expect modern fusion combining organic Vietnamese ingredients with modern touches Sit by the windows for great views over Hoan Kiem Lake. <br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman;"></span><span style="font-family: times new roman;">For more info on Restaurant, visit </span> <br />
<a href="http://www.bobbychinn.com/">http://www.bobbychinn.com/</a> <br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">For more info on Bobby Chin, Chef Celebrity, visit</span> <br />
<a href="http://www.pilotguides.com/tv_shows/world_cafe_asia/bobby_chinn.php">http://www.pilotguides.com/tv_shows/world_cafe_asia/bobby_chinn.php</a> <br />
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<b><i><span style="color: #990000;">Tara Cafe & Restaurant</span></i></b> <br />
<span style="color: red;">"old-fashioned charm enchants"</span> <br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">3A Ngo Quyen St., Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;">A</span>t Tara Cafe and Restaurant, diners can have a beautifully prepared meal in a setting that evokes classic, old-world Hanoi. a few minutes walk to 5 star Sofitel Metropole, in Hoan Kiem District, this is an old world Eatery. <br />
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Tara Cafe and Restaurant is housed in a old colonial building and presents classical & traditional Vietnamese and Western dishes. en framed windows with modern flashiness or slowly brewed coffee with instant. <br />
Inside, the staff, food and ambience are unassuming, unpretentious, and quietly graceful. <br />
The food is suitable for both locals & foreign visitors. <br />
We had a buffet lunch & it's agood spread of food & desserts with stations thta you can fill your plates with made to order pastas, freshly grilled meats and seafood and various traditional Vietnamese noodle soups. <br />
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If you’re looking for good drinks as well as delicious food, you can enjoy the full bar while sitting contently under black and white photographs of early 20th century Hanoi streets. <br />
Aside from the calming atmosphere, the food is also one of the best breakfast and lunch buffet bargains in town. Traditional Hanoi street food specialities such as pho (beef or chicken noodle soup), banh cuon (thin and delicate steamed rice cakes), bun rieu (crab and tofu noodle soup) and nem cuon (fresh spring rolls) are present in the morning and afternoon to ensure a fresh quality. You can choose from a variety of nom (thinly shredded salads of papaya, banana flowers, or lotus stems) and steamed dishes wrapped in banana leaves. <br />
Dedicated chef Pham Thanh Long has created a tantalising menu with such plates as Tara salad (crab and avocado salad with grapefruit segments and red pepper dressing), grilled beef tenderloin with assorted mushrooms from Sa Pa with black pepper from Phu Quoc, or ca vuoc (bass) wrapped in lotus leaves with Tara sauce. The quality and variety offer something tasty for everyone in the family. <br />
Evening diners are presented with delicacies refined from Western dishes such as fried beef with red wine, fried beef with black pepper, pasta, red wine reduced stews, pates, bread, cheeses and an array of exquisite French desserts for after dinner. <br />
For that special romantic night out, be sure to reserve a table on weekends because the Tara garden blooms with the peaceful live music of renowned violists, flutists and guitarists, and seats are hard to find. The fresh and fine ingredients that are pure soul food will leave you in the mood for more romance under the balmy, charming Ha Noi night. <br />
With all these offerings, you will be hard pressed to find a better deal downtown that offers so much authenticity and Hanoi old world charm. <br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">(some info extracted from Hanoi News Service web site)</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: times new roman;">For bookings of Hanoi Hotels:</span> <br />
<span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><a href="http://www.wutravel.com/hotels/vietnam/hanoi/?a_aid=baf259d0">http://www.wutravel.com/hotels/vietnam/hanoi/?a_aid=baf259d0</a></span><span style="font-size: 85%;"> </span><br />
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</blockquote>Jeff Cheah, Travellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16390851354324433801noreply@blogger.com0