The building is unassuming and without a sign. You might walk right by this shop in old town if you didn’t know better. If you do know better, you’ll know it’s 71 year-old owner, Jay Fai, has recently been recognized by Michelin for her excellent quality street food utilizing large portions, fresh ingredients and hand …
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We’d been hiking through the Cambodian jungle, touring the Angkor temples in late May. It was just past tourist season and the temperatures were in the high 90’s with humidity to match. It was the final night of our trip and we wanted to celebrate this unexpected victory. For years we’d talked of going to …
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“What on Earth have you gotten us into?” he said – looking half skeptical yet half ready to take on the adventure. “Dog sitting in French wine country – what’s not to love? We even get to walk them in a vineyard – how cool is that?” I replied. “We don’t even know these people,” he …
The Napa Valley conjures up images of rolling vineyards, upscale wineries and well-stocked gourmet stores. While it is widely known as a romantic destination for couples, it can also be a great location for a memorable girl’s trip. Three friends and I took a long weekend bridesmaid trip here. We live in different cities, so …
One is an Italian fishing village established by the Romans, the other, a meticulous recreation opened at Universal Orlando in 1999. Though they are separated by an ocean and a millennium, the intentional similarities are striking. Portofino, Italy The Italian version is a bonafide member of the Italian Riviera. Large yachts dot the picturesque harbor and celebrities are …
Tuscany is the famous region of Italy once inhabited by the Etruscans. It is Italian food & wine country, located south of Florence, extending westward out to the Mediterranean. The region’s wines are known worldwide, the most famous of which is Chianti. We recommend staying centrally in the region in Siena, a medieval walled city …
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A short train ride south from Paris will take you out to the Loire Valley, the valley of Kings. This is where much of the royalty and nobility of France spent their time, with spectacular châteaux like Chambord being referred to as mere “hunting lodges.” This trip, along with Versailles, is one of the best …