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Nov32016 by olafNo Comments

Latin Grilled Goodness AT PAPAGAYO BRAZILLIAN BBQ CHURRASCARIA

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Seated on the side of Petitenget area, a couple of meters before the entrance to Batubelig, Papagayo is one of the recommended culinary selections in Seminyak. Featuring two dining spaces - cozy indoor and scenic outdoor. There is a view here of uninterrupted paddy fields and the restaurant aims to appeal to all guests by providing a comfortable yet unique dining experience. Heralding itself as a Brazillian BBQ Churrascaria, Papagayo wants to introduce the South American ways of eating to Bali’s visitors and culinary enthusiasts; Churrascaria, or often referred as Churrasco, actually translates to ‘Barbecue’. There is a unique cultural service method for this fare. Passadores (meat waiters) come to the table with knives and a skewer, on which are speared certain kinds of meat. In Papaga...

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Urban Heritage Dine AT JI AT BALE SUTRA 1706

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The collection of heritage items has been an on going passion for the Hotel Tugu Bali in Canggu since its founding day. Just recently this luxury boutique hotel and antique preservation centre expanded its facility by launching the JI At Bale Sutra 1706 . The restaurant was created as a sophisticated urban dining venue to cater in style and class for leisure and business travellers alike. As a part of Hotel Tugu Bali in Canggu, JI At Bale Sutra 1706 also shares the same passion for the Hotel Tugu Bali. In fact, it is the only restaurant that is known to house an original ancient Kang Xi period temple from the 17th century. The temple structure is integrated to Ji’s main dining room where other interesting objects form all over Indonesia are stored. Here paintings, vintage photos ...

Oct312016 by olafNo Comments

A Remarkable Japanese Dish with a Twist at The Newly Revamped Tenkai

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Nestled at the heart of the Padma Resort Legian, Tenkai is an eatery with a minimalist garden setting to which it serves authentic Japanese cuisine. The restaurant has recently undergone a ‘face lift,’ offering new and improved dishes with a twist. Conveniently tucked inside Padma Resort Legian, Tenkai Japanese Restaurant is one of the dining options that serves selections of sumptuous Japanese teppanyaki-styled cuisine. Here the recently revamped restaurant has a new menu with a range of exciting new dishes. Now commandeered by Chef Masahiko Morikawa with his vast experience before joining Padma Resort Bali at Legian in 2014, Tenkai has reopened its doors as the Tenkai Japanese Restaurant. The theme of the restaurant new menu is Japanese cuisine with a twist. Menu items include ...

Oct312016 by olafNo Comments

Tehran: The Bustling Middle East Capital

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AS THE CAPITAL OF IRAN, TEHRAN IS A BUSTLING METROPOLIS WITH A POPULATION OF AROUND 14 MILLION. THIS DYNAMIC CITY BUILT ON THE FOOT OF THE ALBORZ MOUNTAIN AND SERVES AS AN EXOTIC DESTINATION FOR TRAVELLERS LOOKING FOR A BIT OF ADVENTURE WHILE ON HOLIDAY. HERE ALL THE ELEMENTS OF A GREAT MIDDLE-EAST SETTLEMENT CONVERGE, FROM BAZAARS TO MUSEUMS AND PALACES. Of all the strictness of Middle-Esatern religious culture, Tehran is considered as one of the most liberal cities. Students from all over the country have gravitated to Tehran and its universities. This eager youth with their liberal views have helped to soften an intransigence to change of the countrie’s ruling powers. In the last couple of years Iran has begun to attract tourists from all parts of the world. Some to revel in the city...

Oct182016 by olafNo Comments

Sun At Down Under: Summertime in Perth & Melbourne

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SUMMER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER AND THAT IS OF COURSE A PERFECT TIME TO GO ON HOLIDAY. AUSTRALIA IS A GREAT COUNTRY TO SPEND YOUR SUMMER HOLIDAY IN. THERE ARE MANY GREAT DESTINATIONS TO EXPLORE HERE, PERTH AND MELBOURNE IN PARTICULAR ARE TWO OF THE RECOMMENDED CITIES TO VISIT DOWN UNDER DURING THE SUMMER AND WE’LL TELL YOU WHY IN THIS ARTICLE. Perth is a marvellous city, yet it is often an overlooked travel destination for those heading to Australia. Possessing a sophisticated and cosmopolitan atmosphere it is also the gateway to many natural attractions within Western Australia - Australia largest state. Less than 20 kilometres off the coast of Perth is Rottnest Island, an island of powdery white beaches, bays and coves lapped by the clear blue hew of the Indian ocean that close to s...

Oct182016 by olafNo Comments

Grandeur Metropolis of Seoul

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SEOUL SITS AT THE TOP WESTERN END OF SOUTH KOREA AND IS A CITY THAT PROVIDES CONVENIENT ACCESS MANY OF NE ASIA’S MAJOR CITIES. THE CITY OCCUPIES A BEAUTIFUL SETTING WHERE MOUNTAINS, RIVERS AND URBAN SPACES COMBINE TO CREATE A PICTURE-PERFECT CITYSCAPE. WITH POPULATION OF MORE THAN 10.5 MILLION, MOST OF THE CITY OCCUPANTS ARE KNOWN TO UPHOLD A STRONG APPRECIATION OF THEIR CULTURAL IDENTITY. As a city, Seoul boasts a well-planned tourist-friendly infrastructure that includes designated areas for sightseeing, restaurants, nightlife and hotels. The city has an on going program to promote tourism and has had recent major successes in the worldwide promotion of Korean pop culture. Since the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, Korea has had a great deal of success in promoting its national dishes as we...