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| Penang Famous Food |
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August 29th, 2008 |
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Assam Laksa
Assam Laksa is food should not miss at Penang. Thick rice noodles served in fish flakes soup and garnish with fresh mint, onions, shredded pineapple, cucumber, lettuce, fresh chillies, ginger flowers and spoonful of black shrimp paste(hae ko).

Penang Hokkien Mee
Penang Hokkien Mee is also called Har Meen . It made boiling shrimp and dried prawns with a touch of lard, noodles are then poured in and garnished with prawns, hard boiled egg, vegetable, beans sprout and sprinkling of deep fried shallots. The dish is served with sliced red chili, light soy sauce and sambal.

Penang Char Koay Teow
Penang Char Koay Teow is a fried flat rice noodles, tossed with bean sprouts, egg, prawns, chinese sausage, cockles and chilli. Some people have added duck eggs rather than chicken eggs to give the dish more aroma.

Koay Teow Th’ng
Koay Teow Th’ng is served with flat rice noodles in the bowl clear chicken soup with slices of chicken meat, pork meat and fish balls and garnish with chopped spring onions.

Penang Nasi Kandar
The original of Nasi Kandar can be traced back to Penang where it was peddled by Indian Muslims. The meal is a big plate of steamed rice which can be plain or mildly flavored, and served with a variety of curries and side dishes which are fried chicken, fried fish, prawns, squid, hardboiled eggs, various vegetables, and a curry.
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Penang lobak
Penang lobak is a mix of deep fried stuffs which are preserved century eggs, prawn fritters, lobak fish fritters, and fried beancurd served with two types of dipping sauce that are sweet sauce (black) and spicy sauce.

Cendol
Cendol is a favorite dessert at Penang. It is a mixture of blended ice with coconut milk cooked with brown sugar, and topped with red beans and green colored jelly cendol.
Penang Travel Guide
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| Food at Malacca |
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August 24th, 2008 |
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Hainanese chicken rice balls
Hainanese chicken rice balls are most popular food in Malacca. It served with fragrant rice rolled into balls and eats with boiled chicken drenched in sesame oil, garnish with cucumber and chilli sauce.

Satay celup
Satay celup is one of Malacca’s most popular foods. It served by different raw food skewers are dunked into boiling port of specially source that is spicy peanut sauce. It is sold in a self-service and freedom chooses you like food and just pay for what you eat.

Fried Oyster Omelette
It is served by small oysters mixed in starch and egg batter with its special chili sauce which tasted spicy and a bit sour.

Cockles and shellfish stall
The stall serves cockles, snail, kepah, and mussels in a small plate with a little plate of special sauces with crushed nuts. It also serves another food includes century egg, tofu skin, fish ball, and sotong kangkung.

Popiah
Popiah is also one of Malacca’s most popular snack. It use popiah skin made from rice flour stuffed with cooked yambean (jicama), bean sprouts, egg, and some slathered with chili and sweet sauces.

Nyonya Chendol
Nyonya Chendol also called Baba Chendol. It is sweet dessert and served red beans, green colored jelly chendol with shaved ice and lashings of coconut cream and brown sticky sweet palm sugar syrup.

Nyonya Pineapple tart
A pineapple tart is popularly known in Malacca. The tasty can use one words that best to describe the deliciously of the small, easy melts-in-your-mouth with pineapple jam.
Malacca Travel Guide
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Tags: Cockles and shellfish stall, Fried Oyster Omelett, Hainanese chicken rice balls, Malacca travel guide, Melaka, Nyonya Chendol, Nyonya Pineapple tar, Popiah, Satay celup
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| Make Your Travel Better With a4trip |
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August 24th, 2008 |
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A4trip has always made it its goal as a guidebook organization to make travel more enjoyable and enriching. We know that travelers all around the world need to have the best-laid plans if they are to get the best out of their trip and a4trip is dedicated especially to make sure that happens, wherever you come from or whatever language you speak. The fact the a4trip’s website now comes in Persian serves to further emphasize that point. This new addition joins over 25 other languages that are available for a4trip from Vietnamese to Swedish; and works are in progress to add more languages in our aim to be truly multilingual.
Visit www.a4blog.com and www.a4friends.com to find out more of our multilingual goals and other catchy side stories that are sure to pique your attention. In these sites you will find stories that will provide you with insights into traveling overseas such as what cuisines to savor to what basic words that would be good to know a foreign land. This and much more are just mouse-clicks away!
If you have any inquiries or want more information about our services please visit our website. You may just be making the best choice in starting your journey to wherever you may be heading.
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Tags: cambodia, eGuide, guidebook, pdf, phnom penh, Siem Reap, south east asia, Travel guide, travelogue, trip planner, yogyakarta
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| Indian Cuisine In Siem Reap |
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August 21st, 2008 |
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A dining experience at MAHARAJAH will make you believe that exclusivity with a touch of simplicity is important in the creation of every delicious dish. Along with the assurance of a wide range of delectable dishes and maculate service, a meal at MAHARAJAH restaurant inspires interactive dining. Here is a priceless range of all finger licking royal Indian vegetarian & non-vegetarian dishes, serve with fine yellow rice, Pickles and Gourmet Chutneys.
We always ready to receive great reviews from customers. “The one & only Authentic HALAL food in town”, “Fresh, Hygienic & Authentic”. All dishes are prepared with vegetable oil, vegetables are cleaned with drinking water and the ice made with purified water. We located next to Pub Street Between CAB bank & Provincial hospital, Old Market Area.
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| Yogyakarta Food |
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August 20th, 2008 |
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Nasi Gudeg
Nasi Gudeg is a plate of warm rice served with young jackfruit cut in small pieces and a variety of dishes including chicken, boiled egg, tofu, and tempe cooked in thick, slightly spicy coconut sauce, very sweet and slightly spicy.. For added flavour, try having it with Sambel Goreng Krecek (buffalo skin). for add on spicy flavour. Ask any local and they will proclaim proudly that Nasi Gudeg is originated originally from Yogyakarta,. aAnd, they’re probably correctit’s probably true! Some of the most popular Gudeg restaurants are:

Nasi Langgi
Another unique food wrapped in banana leaves, consisting of warm rice with Empal (Fried Beef), Abon (preserved and sweetened beef), Perkedel (potato cake), rolled omelette and Sambal.
Mee Goreng Jawa (Javanese fried noodles)
Tired of the usual fish and pork flavour ofin Chinese style fFried nNoodles or Thai padthai? Give Javanese fried noodles a try! Spicy with a tint of sweetness, don’t be surprised if you consider going back for ait sets you for a second serving.
Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek (Mbok Berek’s Fried Chicken)
A must tryaste! The fried chicken is flavoured with garlic and coriander.
Soto
Commonly ate for breakfast. Soto is a light and appetising soup served with tempe, Perkedel and Liver Satay.
Kipo Kotagede
Kipo Kotagede is a famous bite size snack only to be found in Kota Gede. It made of green coloured tapioca dough filled with sweetened grated coconut.
Bakpia Pathuk
Bakpia Pathuk is another popular snack made from baked green beans wrapped with thin dough pastry.
Wedang Ronde
Often served at night but push-cart vendor. This is a warm ginger flavoured desert served with peanuts and tapioca cake.
Pecel
Green beans, spinach, sprouts etc. It served with spicy peanut sauce.
Yogyakarta Travel Guide
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Tags: Ayam Goreng Mbok Berek, Bakpia Pathuk, Kipo Kotagede, Mee Goreng Jawa (Javanese fried noodles), Nasi Gudeg, Nasi Langgi, Pecel, Soto, Wedang Ronde, Yogyakarta Travel Guide
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| Food you should not miss at Cambodia |
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August 19th, 2008 |
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Samlor Kako
A Khmer soup that uses Prahok or fermented fish as one of the main
ingredients. Its complex, flavorsome and one of Cambodia’s favorite
national dishes.

Amok
A traditional Khmer dish with chicken, fish or shrimp and vegetables
cooked in coconut milk curry. It is usually served in a hollowed-out
coconut with rice on the side.

Kuyteav
A famous Cambodian noodle soup usually consisting of rice noodle
and beef or chicken broth. Kuyteav is usually served as breakfast with
lime juice, chili powder, sugar or fish sauce flavorings.

Loc Lac
A stir fry of cube sized beefsteak with red onion, served on top of
lettuce, cucumber and tomato. Lime juice or pepper is provided for dipping.
It’s best served with your favorite red wine.

Num Ta Leng sap – Khmer vegetarian pancake
Khmer vegetarian pancake stuffed with tofu, jicima, mung beans and
bean sprouts. Absolutely delicious!e
Siem Reap Travel Guide
Phnom Penh Travel Guide
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Tags: Amok, cambodia, Kuyteav, Loc Lac, Num Ta Leng sap – Khmer vegetarian pancake, Phnom Penh Travel Guide, Samlor Kako, Siem Reap Travel Guide
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| More Reason To Be A Friend |
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August 19th, 2008 |
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After we launched a4trip for nine months, we have about 60 team members from all over the world now. Currently, 36 destination countries are in the progress, and new guides such as Hanoi, Singapore and Beijing guidebook are launching soon! We wish to help travelers in whatever we can, and provide information in the most efficacious way, as we do enjoy traveling too!

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| Food you should not miss at Singapore |
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August 15th, 2008 |
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Chicken Rice
One of Singapore’s favourite national dishes, this dish of fragrant rice and either steamed or roasted chicken is a must try. It comes with a piquant chilli dip.

Satay
Chunks of chicken, beef, mutton or pork on skewers and grilled over charcoal, satay comes with a rich peanut gravy, ketupat rice cakes and a side salad of cucumbers and onions.

Char Kway Teow
A famous noodle dish made with flat rice noodles, Chinese sausage, cockles, eggs and beansprouts. All fried up in a thick black sweet soya sauce.

Roti Prata
A flat bread, pan fried on a griddle. You can either have the squareish flaky bread plain or with an egg in it.

Chilli Crab
Spicy and sweet, this national dish is a must-try. Succulent mud crabs tossed in a piquant chilli and egg sauce. Mop up the sauce with roti (bread).

Laksa
Rice noodles in a thick coconut and shrimp gravy. The definitive one is Katong laksa.
Singapore Travel Guide
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Tags: Char Kway Teow, Chicken Rice, Chilli Crab, Laksa, Roti Prada, Satay, Singapore Travel Guide
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| Hanoi’s Food |
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August 14th, 2008 |
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Beef Noodles
Hanoi is famous with its beef noodles. Tourist can see a lot of stalls selling beef noodles along the streets. Vietnamese will use yellow beef and quality rice to make the beef noodles. Hence, Beef noodles is a must try in Hanoi.

Chicken Noodles
Chicken noodles are famous as beef noodles. Tourist can find lots of stalls selling chicken noodle in Hanoi, too. A bowl of chicken noodles not only contains chicken and noodle but also eggs, meat and vegetables. The stall owner will put some fresh lemons on the table. It’s totally your choice, to add or not to add the lemon into your chicken noodles.

Prawn Cookies
Famous food in Hanoi. Restaurants located in West Lake sells very nice prawn cookies.

Fried Spring Roll
Vietnamese favorite food. Outer part of the spring roll is made by glutinous rice.

Green Bean Cakes
Green Bean Cakes are Vietnamese traditional cakes. The most famous shops which sell these cakes are golden dragon brand.

Baked Squids
Baked Squids is also a well-known snacks in Hanoi. It can buy in Hanoi’s old street night market.
Hanoi Travel Guide
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Tags: Baked Squids, Beef Noodles, Chicken Noodles, Fried Spring Roll, Green Bean Cakes, Hanoi guidebook, Hanoi’s Food, Prawn Cookies
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| Top 10 Must See Attractions in Beijing |
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August 13th, 2008 |
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1. Forbidden City ( the Imperial Palace )
The Forbidden City was the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties lived and ruled. Now it is open to the public as a museum where people can see the great traditional architecture, enjoy the treasures kept in the palace, and learn legends and anecdotes about the imperial families and their court.

2. Tiananmen Square
The Tian’anmen Square is the center of Beijing and the largest and most famous square in the world.

3. Great Wall
The Great Wall is famous for its length and the difficulties of its construction. It stretches about 5,000 kilometers from Shanhaiguan in the east to the Jiayuguan in the west. Used for defense in ancient times, it is now one of the few objects on earth visible from space. Some sections that have been renovated and are opened to public in north Beijing are Badaling, Mutianyu, Jinshanling and Simatai.

4. Summer Palace ( Yiheyuan )
This man-made park, with its large lake and high hills, was built in the 1700’s.

5. Temple of Heaven ( Tiantan )
The Temple of Heaven Park is a large park in southeast of Beijing. It was once an imperial place of worship.Emperors worshipped at this Temple.

6. Ming Tombs ( 13 tombs in Ming Dynasty )
Most emperors in Imperial China spent exorbitant sums on the construction of their tombs. The Ming dynasty tombs are to the northwest of Beijing and the Qing tombs to the east and southwest of Beijing. They are a considerable distance from the city. Most tourists find it better to join a tour. Usually, people visit the Ming Tombs and the Badaling Great Wall on the same day because they are close to each other.

7. Hutong Pedicab Tour ( Shichahai Area )
Shichahai is one of the best places to view well-preserved hutong and siheyuan. Visiting hutong by pedicab is a popular activity for visitors from China and abroad.

8. Lama Temple ( Yonghegong )
Yonghegong was originally the residence of Qing Emperor Yongzheng before he ascended the throne. After he entered the Forbidden City to be the emperor, he converted it to a lamasery. A lamasery is a temple for lamas and is similar in style and decoration to the Buddist temples of Tibet.

9. Beihai Park ( Winter Palace )
Beihai, once an Imperial Palace, is now a public park that attracts many visitors. Try boating in the North Sea or make reservations for a meal at FangShan, a popular restaurant located right in the park.

10. Beijing Capital Museum
The Temple of Confucius was initially built in 1302 and additions were made during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It has a total area of 22,000 square meters (5.4 acres). It is the second largest temple constructed for Confucius, the greatest thinker and educationalist in ancient China, ranking only behind the Temple of Confucius in Qufu, Shandong Province.
Beijing Travel Guide
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Tags: Attractions in Beijing, Beihai Park ( Winter Palace ), beijing, Beijing Capital Museum, Forbidden City (the Imperial Palace), Great Wall, Hutong Pedicab Tour (Shichahai Area), Lama Temple (Yonghegong), Ming Tombs (13 tombs in Ming Dynasty), place, Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), Temple of Heaven (Tiantan), Tiananmen Square, Travel guide
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| Beijing’s Local Food |
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August 12th, 2008 |
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According to a Chinese saying, no visit to Beijing is complete if you miss seeing the Great Wall or dining on Beijing (or Peking) Roast Duck. The best seasons to eat it are spring, autumn and winter. The hot roast duck will be brought to the dining table by the chef where he will slice it into more than 100 thin flakes, each having its piece of crispy skin.

Instant-boiled mutton, in Chinese called “suan yang rou”, also called the Mongolian Fire Pot, was created in the Yuan Dynasty. The chosen mutton ususally come from the back, rear legs or tail of a killed sheep. It will then be cut into slices. The boiled mutton is fresh and tender, not greasy.

Rice Balls with Sweet Fillings, in Chinese called “Aiwowo”, is first appeared in the Yuan Dynasty. It is a small round pastry made from steamed glutinous rice, with different stuffing, such as hawthorn cake, rock sugar powder, sesame, green plum fruit, or mashed Chinese jujube. It were then well received by the imperial families in the Ming Dynasty. Now it is one of Beijing’s popular snacks.

Pea flour cake, in Chinese called “Wan Dou Huang” was originally a kind of dim sun made of pea flour and later became a favorite in the imperial kitchen. It was said that Dowager Empress Ci Xi liked it for its soft taste. The smashed pea pastes are added to sugar and sweet-scented osmanthus and to be served when cooled. The finished cake is cut into two-inch cubic pieces and served with red sweet dates. It has a pleasing appearance and good taste.

This rice-flour cake with yellow appearance in Chinese is called “ludagun”, if direct translated into English, called Rolling Donkey. The name is quite interesting, it describes the way the dumplings rolling in, while the fried soybean flour resembles a donkey rolling about in dust. It is a traditional Beijing snack. First the steamed glutinous millet or sticky rice dumplings are put into fried soybean flour and then added to the sweetened bean paste. Good ones should taste sweet and sticky.
Beijing Travel Guide
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| a4trip’s Website in Persian!! |
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August 11th, 2008 |
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Welcome to browse our newly launch Persian language’s website. This is our first and ever tried out. Persian is spoken in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. What’s more interesting is that our website is in totally opposite direction in Persian as you could view from the image above. We are pleased to assist our viewers to get to know more about us in their native language. This website is proudly translated by Mohsen Mohebali, a volunteer who assist us in the launching of Persian website. We really appreciate his effort. Other versions of language are still in progress, so please wait patiently.
We are much appreciate if you could help us to translate into other languages.
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