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PHOTO: Chinese Chestnut Vendor

by on May 24, 2013

Chinese Chestnut Vendor When steamed, Chinese chestnuts take on a nice starchy potato like consistency. They make a great and healthy Chinese snack!

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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway – Riding the Toy Train

by on May 23, 2013

The Toy Train of Darjeeling, India, which is really called the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, is a historic railroad that runs between the Indian town of Darjeeling and New Jalpaiguri. The railroad was originally built in 1879 but there has been a series of renovations and maintenance since. Nowadays, the Toy Train is not so much a means of [...]

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Darjeeling Travel Guide – Things You Need To Know

by on May 21, 2013

Located in the northeastern section of India, which is very close to Nepal and Tibet (and neighboring Indian state of Sikkim), Darjeeling is in the rolling hills of the Himalayas. It was originally just a small village, but because it’s such a lovely place it became a popular hill-station and it has now grown into [...]

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VIDEO: Bengali Seafood Feast

by on May 19, 2013

I love to try new cuisines, and when I was in Kolkata, I was extremely excited to try Bengali cuisine! And to try Bengali cuisine, I headed to a famous restaurants known as Bhojohori Manna. Thank you for watching! (If you can’t see the video, click here) The entire Bengali seafood feast was outstanding, I [...]

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PHOTO: Dragon Bridge in Yangshuo

by on May 17, 2013

Dragon Bridge in Yangshuo One of the destinations I loved visiting while biking in Yangshuo, China, was Dragon Bridge. It’s a beautiful place to relax, take a swim, and just enjoy the atmosphere. Can you spot the wedding couple at the top of the bridge? It’s also popular for wedding photography!

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Delightful Meal at the New Jalpaiguri Railroad Station in India (NJP)

by on May 16, 2013

There’s really not much to do in New Jalpaiguri (known by train code as NJP), India, except it’s a big train railroad junction – sort of the station that connects North India with Northeastern India. After spending time in both Darjeeling and Gangtok and I had to go back to NJP. And apart from waiting [...]

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Nagaland Food – An Overview of Delicious Naga Cuisine

by on May 14, 2013

Nagaland, located in very Northeastern India, is a state that’s just north of Myanmar and just south of China and Bhutan. There are sixteen main tribes in Nagaland, each with similar yet unique traditions and practices. While food from each tribe overlaps, there are also certain dishes that are specifically known from a certain tribe. [...]

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VIDEO: Territy Bazar – Dumplings and Soup for Breakfast

by on May 12, 2013

In this week’s video, I take you to the famous Territy Bazar, a street in Kolkata, India, that’s famous for its Chinese breakfast dishes. Watch the video now… Thank you for watching! (If you can’t see the video, click here to watch it on YouTube) Kolkata is not exactly a morning city. I woke up [...]

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