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Eating out in Tasmania
Dining out in Tasmania is an experience like no other. Many of the restaurants offer sophisticated menus, stunning views and high-quality wine lists. Food is not that expensive and portions are big. I enjoyed professional service, outstanding meals made with beautiful produce.
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My Animal Friends in Tasmania
I can’t believe I met so many friendly and tame animals until I look at these photographs. I found these animals in the farms I stayed or when taking a walk. They were so friendly and some walked along with me for miles. There is nothing like solitude with a friend who walks with you and not talk to you.
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So Much Good Stuff to Eat!!
Sydney is bursting with fresh vegetables and fruits at the farmers markets, organic stores, the neighbour supermarkets, grocers and delis. For chefs, a visit to the markets must be first on the list! There are so many restaurants with real wholesome food.
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Here and There in Sydney
Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and one of Australia's largest cities. It is best known for the sail like design of the harbour front Opera House. The Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Harbour Bridge, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Skywalk are some of the places I visited.
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Penang temples
I visited to sacred places when in Penang - the Kek Lok Si temple, also known as the Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas, considered one of the largest and most impressive Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia and the Balathandayuthapani Temple, also known as Waterfall Hill Temple or Hill Top Murugan Temple. You need to climb 513 steps to reach the Hindu temple!!
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Walking around penang
Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic painted 9 murals in Georgetown. The street art of Georgetown represent characters and scenes that celebrate the energy and playfulness of life in the inner city. Boring streets have now been transformed into lively, witty and engaging ones. When in Penang, take time to walk everywhere. Every nook and corner has something to hold your attention…….at least I was captivated!
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Penang street foods
I think next to Bangkok, Penang is most famous for street foods. Street food is a way of life for most Malaysians and when in Penang don’t ever miss eating all those wonderful foods. Even the thriftiest or the wealthiest travelers will never leave Penang without sampling a few of these street foods. Don’t ever try “street foods” in the comfort of your hotel. And you can have street foods for breakfast , lunch, tea time, dinner, supper –anytime. Penang is open 24 hours for food.
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Peranakan Museum
The Peranakans, also known as the Babas and Nyonyas, was a prominent community in the Straits Settlements (Penang, Malacca and Singapore) hence its other name, the Straits Chinese. The Peranakans had created a unique lifestyle and customs by adopting selected ways of local Malays, Chinese and later colonial British. At the Penang Peranakan Mansion you can get a glimpse of their opulent lifestyle, customs and traditions. There are more than 1000 pieces of antiques and collectibles in this Baba-Nonya museum.
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Horse Meat Plovs and Hast Imam Mosque
Tashkent is also known as the ancient city on the great Silk road from China to Europe. The Telyashayakh Mosque (Hast Imam Mosque) is one of the most beautiful mosques I have been till now. It is the religious center of Tashkent and located in the old town. The national dish of Uzbekistan is Plov and it is served at weddings and any other celebrations. Each family and province has their own way. Every one of them proudly claim that he’s is the best! People still make it with mutton fat! The rice is cooked with yellow and orange carrot, pea, quince, mutton, beef, horse meat, dried apricots, spices, raisins,…
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In the Uzbekistan Airways Catering Kitchen
I conducted three master classes and developed a few recipes for the State Enterprise "Catering" of National Air Company of Uzbekistan. It was an unforgettable experience. The Kitchen staff of the airlines were so warm and full of hospitality. I helped out in the preparation of flight meals in the best traditions of Asian cuisine and gave tips to improve the quality of the dishes and their garnishing.
