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Koay Teow Th'ng, a noodle soup favourite in Penang
I am not much of breakfast guy, usually not hungry in the morning, however one breakfast I do crave in Penang, Malaysia is the koay teow th’ng soup. It is a fairly simple, mild dish with my favourite...
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Southern Laos Part 2 - The Bolaven Plateau
Following our Champasak adventures, we met friends in Pakse  and headed on up to the Bolaven Plateau. We passed Paksong town on the way to our destination, Montra Flower garden. It  is a flower/fruit/vegetable...
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Southern Laos Part 1 - Around Champasak
I  have been traveling to Laos often over the past decade and have longed to visit the South for it’s many attractions such as the UNESCO heritage site Wat Phou, the Bolaven Plateau with it’s...
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Budapest 2019
A thermal bath I can call my own This was my second time to Budapest, what a stunner! I came in the early 2000’s and it has progressed a lot since then.  I found the people are more upbeat and energetic...
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Italy's well-kept secret: Adventures in Franciacorta wine district (Car-free)
Here are highlights of my trip to the Franciacorta wine region this spring.  This is certainly a lesser-known wine region of Italy.  After taking in the gorgeous scenery and delectable wine I could understand...
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Siam Road Char Koay Teow is in a New Cafe
 I have spent a lot of time on the balmy island of Penang, Malaysia and some say it is the street food capital of the world, lucky me!  Needless to say there is plenty of good eats on streets with a wide...
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