Luang Prabang Old Streets And Temples
The town is not big, so the best way to roam around is on foot. We can see different types of buildings along the streets- old and very much untouched buildings (upper row), or restored according to their original designs (lower row). French style concrete structure (upper left), wooden shops (upper right), the houses which have been resided by generations of locals, and the well-renovated gardens to catch the attention of tourists, all can be found in this old heritage town. It was a great experience to walk along the streets with lines of trees while watching the folks live their life. Well, the town brought us the feeling of walking through the tunnel of time. With a total population around 24 thousands within the UNESCO Heritage Site, Luang Prabang town was quiet, even with the significant supplement of roaming tourists. Vat, or temples are scattered around the town. We can see them here and there in along the streets. These temples are made by wood.
The packaging for the chicken using newspaper can only be described with one word- "creative" (left)! The world famous rice- Bario fragrance rice is sell with RM 5 per kilograms (middle). Sibu pottery famous with it's fine first grade clay. It is available in the central market too. If you enter the market from the temple side, then the exit from another side of the market will lead you to Sibu Gateway (just go strait after crossing the road). Sibu Gateway is small nicely decorated open area beside one of the busiest street in Sibu. From Sibu Gateway, walk towards Tanahmas and Premier Supermarket. Turn left after the one and the only McD in Sibu. Walk through the nice town area back to Sibu Town Square. Take a coffee at Wisma Sanyan. Late afternoon, take a walk around the town square, take a look on the Rejang River, and the connection point of Rejang River and Igan River. Sibu town is designed to be pedestrian friendly. You will find nice alleys throughout the town area. A quick preface to explain eating in Vietnam: If you were to ask a local where his/her favorite spot to eat was, he/she would answer with a dish as opposed to a proper restaurant. This is key to understanding Vietnamese dining is that the food scene is scattering of small street stalls across the city that serve only one dish. The street stalls can range from a simple push cart , sometimes propelled by a bicycle, to the largest establishments which are basically a street stall attached to a bare bones restaurant space. Also, for some strange reason, whether due to lack of space (or some other cultural tradition lost on me), everyone eats at miniature tables on miniature chairs. Hanoi also has it’s own food quirks, in that each street tends to specialize in one type of food. So, there would be a Bun Cha area, a Xeo Xeo area, and a Ca Phe area. Though, this is only true of the ‘Old Quarter’ of Hanoi — this, as the name implies, is the older portion of Hanoi. The Old Quarter is a backpacker paradise, as it is a cramped, labyrinth of winding streets.
Our server, Nimah (I think that's how it's spelt) was outstanding! Very helpful with our meal selection, friendly & efficient. Great ambiance & unique decor pieces. If it wasn't our last night in NYC, we'd be back eating here again. Was this review …? Others will see how you vote! First of all our waitress was super weird. She was rude but it felt like that was her personality. Also felt super awkward at times because she gets super close to you for no apparent reason. It wasn't just me that felt that way it was my whole party. Papaya salad- meh.. needed more lime juice or some sort of citrus. Wasn't as flavorful as other spots. Brussels Sprouts- pretty tasty and nicely crisp, which the sauce was on the side so the brussel sprouts would stay crisp. Grilled Octopus- this was pretty tasty. I would recommend this. It was cooked perfectly and it wasn't too tough. Also found the onions and basil sauce paired well with the squid. Bone Marrow Pho- the broth and noodles did not disappoint. Only disappointing part was that there wasn't enough beef. Also could've used more basil and /or even some onions. I wouldn't come back because it was a 90 min wait and the weird service from our waitress. But would recommend the Bone Marrow Pho. Was this review …? Others will see how you vote! The Bun Bo Hue is full of flavor and easily a must try dish. Recommend the mixed seafood curry laksa and tumeric mussels. Sweet potato fries come with this amazing mayo sesame soy type sauce. Bowery to Avenue D, Houston to 14th St. Where I call home.
Washington, DC is the ultimate place for a tour of history where visitors can feel at one with the early beginnings of the United States by seeing and reading the original Constitution. One of the most notable memorials in Washington, DC is the 19-foot President Lincoln statue. Organize your group and travel by charter bus. Washington, DC is best seen with a large tour group, travelling together for glimpses of history. A tour of Washington, DC should start at the White House where there are lots of photo opportunities for visitors. Breakfast can be delightful at the White House Fresh Farm Market at Vermont Avenue where visitors can have a feast of fresh-baked breads and choices of healthy fruits. A visit to the Newseum should be next on the itinerary. This 250,000 sq.ft. museum is dedicated to news and its history. The Wolfgang Puck famous restaurant named The Source can be found next to the Newseum where visitors and tourists can have a sumptuous lunch. After spending a bit of time in Hue you can travel a few hours south to HoiAn by tour bus or private car/taxi. The third of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites was Vietnam's "Window on the World" before the arrival of the French. Ships from all over the world called on this port city to trade with each other and the inhabitants of HoiAn. The Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish and French traders all influenced life in HoiAn. Some more than others - the Chinese and Japanese merchants contributions can still be seen in the well preserved architecture of the ancient village. The most famous landmark in HoiAn is the "Japanese Bridge" with its unique Buddhist Pagoda on one side. Take a walk along the riverfront, shop in the local market or have a silk dress or suit custom tailored, and explore the many restaurants, old houses, craft shops and art galleries, where local artisans sell their works. Relax on Cua Dai Beach for a few hours - your can get there by taxi or rent a bicycle from your hotel.
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