Tek Sen Restaurant: Best Chinese food in Penang, Malaysia

An order of the Stir-Fried Kang Kung with Sambal Sauce and Prawns

Since opening in 1965, Tek Sen Restaurant has become one of the best Chinese restaurants in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. George Town, a UNESCO Historic Site, is a must-visit destination located 180 miles (289 kilometers) northwest of Kuala Lumpur. If you love food, Penang is a must. For over 50 years, Tek Sen Restaurant has …

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How to get from BWI Airport to downtown Baltimore by Light RailLink train

Arriving at Raillink train station in downtown Baltimore

One of the easiest and cheapest ways to reach downtown Baltimore from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is by Light RailLink train. The Baltimore Light RailLink or Light Rail, formerly known as the Baltimore Light Rail, provides service between BWI Airport and destinations in Baltimore, Timonium, and Hunt Valley. The fare is only $1.80 (increasing to …

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Narita or Haneda? Which of Tokyo’s airports should you fly into

Narita International Airport northeast of Tokyo, Japan

First-time visitors to Japan often ask me, “Which airport in Tokyo should I fly into, Narita or Haneda?” This is a tricky question, as there is no easy answer. Which airport you fly into depends on factors including price, connections, the location of your hotel, and where you are heading after you land. Both airports …

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Nando’s PERi-PERi: Best flame grilled chicken in Baltimore, Maryland

The Half Chicken Combo with PERi Chips

Nando’s PERi-PERi, with a location in Baltimore, is part of a South African restaurant chain famous for their peri-peri style chicken dishes. Nando’s, which was founded in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1987, now has over 1,000 locations in 35 countries. So what is PERi-PERi? PERi-PERi, or piri piri, is a type of chili pepper known …

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Faidley’s Seafood: Crab Cakes at Baltimore’s Lexington Market

The specialty of the house, the Jumbo Lump Crabcake Platter, Faidley's Seafood, Baltimore, Maryland

Faidley’s Seafood, located in historic Lexington Market, is a Baltimore institution famous for jumbo lump crab cakes and fresh seafood. Founded in 1886, Faidley’s Seafood is one of the Chesapeake Bay region’s most well-known fresh seafood purveyors. Crab cakes, a symbol of Baltimore cuisine, are balls of crab deep-fried until golden brown. If Faidley’s Seafood …

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Mediterranean Halal Food Cart in Baltimore, Maryland

The massive Combo Rice Platter, Mediterranean Halal Food, Baltimore, Maryland

On my trip to Baltimore, I visited the Mediterranean Halal Food Cart, a halal food cart selling rice plates and wraps with chicken and lamb. I only stumbled upon this hidden gem because of its location on the corner of Baltimore Street and Hopkins Plaza, directly across the street from my hotel. There were a …

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Nakiryu: Michelin Star Tantanmen Ramen in Tokyo, Japan

Tantanmen, a dish of thin noodles in a red pepper soup, Nakiryu, Tokyo, Japan

In 2017, Nakiryu became only the second ramen restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, to be awarded a Michelin star for their spicy tantanmen ramen. When you think of Michelin-star restaurants, you might think of fancy, expensive places where you must dress in a coat and tie. And then there is Nakiryu, a small ramen shop with …

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Taking a day trip to Dazaifu from Fukuoka (Hakata), Japan

Tenmangu Shrine, one of the many wonderful sites in Dazaifu, Japan

If you are looking to take a day trip from Fukuoka, look no further than Dazaifu, a city located less than an hour away from Fukuoka City by train or bus. The city offers visitors temples, shrines, museums, shopping streets, historical sights, and more. Although Dazaifu wasn’t officially founded as a city until 1982, its …

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Australia Dairy Company: Favorite Scrambled Eggs In Hong Kong

Breakfast Set, Australia Dairy Company, Hong Kong

Dim sum, roast goose, and wonton noodles are the kings of Hong Kong cuisine. But what if I told you to add scrambled eggs to that list?Ask any local for their favorite Hong Kong-style breakfast (cha chaan teng) and odds are their answer will be Australia Dairy Company. I have to agree with them. Since …

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