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City of God: The Macau Grand Prix Museum is reopening in stages following a major expansion and renovation of the facility. In fact, the museum now has four floors. And the museum's exhibition space has been expanded an impressive six-fold. Museum Expansion As the renovations are completed, the Macao Grand Prix Museum is reopening in …
COVID-19 A expatriate quarantine survivor says adding “structure” makes quarantine more bearable. Get properly dressed, do some work, exercise, spend “virtual” time with friends and family, and read or watch TV. "To put it in a nutshell: plan your day!" The Back Story Anette is an expatriate who has been living in Singapore for 6 …
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National Hockey League: Best place to watch the Rangers is Madison Square Garden in New York. But what if the Rangers are playing on the road? Or what if you can’t get (or afford) a ticket to the game? Check out the best New York Rangers bars to watch the game with other Rangers fans. Rangers …
COVID-19: An Australian quarantine survivor advises bringing the right amounts of medicines and the right equipment for your work. Also, she suggests adding important documents to dropbox, packing one business outfit for Zoom calls, and bringing your own coffee and coffee maker. The Back Story Louise J. Tagliante has been a Permanent Resident (PR) of …
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COVID-19: Amid changing Government regulations, an American expatriate's well-laid plans are disrupted not once, but twice, as two confirmed reservations are nixed at the last minute, leaving her to scramble to find appropriate accommodation to spend 21 days in solitude. The Back Story Karen Lawler, an American expatriate living in Hong Kong, is a Hong …
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COVID-19: What would normally be a 3 and 1/2 hour flight turns into a four-week "adventure" for a 28-day quarantine survivor relocating from Macau to Bangkok. Check out how this senior PR executive maintains her sanity in this fascinating Tale of Two Cities! The Back Story Following 7 years in Macau, PR Executive Donna Campbell …
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Where to Eat in Phuket An exclusive fork-to-table restaurant in Phuket, Thailand, gets Thailand's first Michelin green star for its commitment to gastronomy and sustainability. Check out this exclusive Accidental Travel Writer interview with the locavore eatery's chef de cuisine! The Michelin Green Star Explained Michelin introduced a new symbol in its eating out guides …
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70 Days Across America C'est La Vie Restaurant is a California-style French restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Laguna Beach, California. The menu runs from burgers, salads, and crepes to seafood, French specialties, and pasta. And it overlooks the beach. Why I’m Here … So what am I doing in Laguna Beach? Laguna Beach is …
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Restaurant News A churreria in Kowloon serves the most authentic churros in Hong Kong. A sweet indulgence, they make a perfect breakfast, afternoon snack, post-work indulgence, or mouth-watering after-dinner treat. Believe it or not, they go great with lemonade! Churros Defined So what, exactly, is a churro, anyway? A churro is a kind pastry that …
Hotel News Tokyo Gina Aloft is Marriott International's first Aloft hotel in Japan. The hotel targets music enthusiasts and tech-savvy travelers. And it has 205 comfy rooms, multiple F&B outlets, a 24-hour gym, and interactive open spaces.. Destination GInza Ginza is a popular shopping district in Tokyo, Japan. Not only is Ginza home to numerous …