tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66463553289948290802024-03-13T11:28:14.065-07:00Around the world with RebeccaWhere I've been, where I'm going, where I wish I could go
"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page" St.AugustineRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.comBlogger440125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-64298717385723852752015-06-14T21:42:00.000-07:002015-06-14T21:42:00.819-07:00Seoul, South Korea<i>June 2015</i><br />
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The main attraction with Seoul for me was I needed a long weekend getaway with a direct flight from Sydney. I was running out of options but Seoul kept popping up. People raved about the food, the culture and weather (early summer escape from a early winter here in Sydney). It was perfect. It was just what I needed. I'm just disappointed I couldn't see what the rest of South Korea had to offer this time around.<br />
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<a href="https://www.hoteltheplaza.com/eng/index.jsp">The Plaza</a>, Seoul. In the Business district across from City Hall and about 500 m from the closest subway entrance. The only issue was early morning coffee on the weekend took time to source!<br />
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I am not unfamiliar with Korean food (although I am sad to admit I didn't try Korean Fried Chicken until last year and I only try <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibimbap">Bibimbap </a>for the first time about 5 years ago!). But Korean food is so much more than that.<br />
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Make sure you get your Tcard for easy train and bus travel, just top it up, tap on and tap off and you get to your destination in no time<br />
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Visit the <a href="http://www.koridoor.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=travelInfo&wr_id=221">DMZ</a>, in particular the JSA<br />
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Stroll <a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264107">Apgujeong Street</a> and <a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/whereToShop/whereToShop.jsp?action=about&cid=995829">Garosu-gil</a><br />
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Visit the <a href="http://www.susansijang.co.kr/index/index.do">Noryangjin Fish Markets</a><br />
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Learn about Seoul's history at the <a href="http://eng.museum.seoul.kr/eng/index.do">Seoul Museum of History</a><br />
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Eat with the locals at the <a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/SH_EN_7_2.jsp?cid=273761">Gwangjang Markets</a><br />
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Stroll the <a href="http://www.visitseoul.net/en/article/article.do?_method=view&art_id=800&lang=en&m=0003001005007">Women's Street</a> and check out the Pear Blossom Mural at <a href="http://www.ewha.ac.kr/mbs/ewhaen/">Ewha Woman's University</a> - my favourite part of Seoul<br />
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Visit the <a href="http://www.royalpalace.go.kr/html/eng/main/main.jsp">Gyeongbokgung Palace</a><br />
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Visit at Tea House - I enjoyed the iced Plum Tea at <a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1945709">Dawon Tea House</a><br />
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Visit the traditional <a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=561382">Hanok's</a><br />
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Try <a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SH/SH_EN_7_4.jsp?cid=527734">Myeong-dong</a> for Hyper Shopping and eat street heaven<br />
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Enjoy the views at <a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264320">Namsan Park</a> at the base of the <a href="http://www.nseoultower.co.kr/eng/">N Seoul Tower</a><br />
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Visit the <a href="https://www.warmemo.or.kr/newwm/main-new/main.jsp">War Memorial of Korea</a><br />
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Visit the <a href="http://www.cdg.go.kr/">Changdeokgung Palace</a> with a tour of the Huwan or secret gardens<br />
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Enjoy the <a href="http://www.visitseoul.net/en/see/namsan-hanok-village.jhtml">Namsangol Cultural Village</a> lit by lanterns at night<br />
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Stroll <a href="http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Travel/view?articleId=103864">Jeongdong-gil S</a>t, and enjoy coffee under the trees or in one of the many cafes - the coffee culture in Seoul is nearly as strong as their food culture<br />
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<a href="http://seoulcitywall.seoul.go.kr/front/eng/index.do">Hike the City Wall</a>s - 18 km in total, or do as I did and choose a section<br />
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Visit a dog cafe such as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/%EB%B0%94%EC%9A%B0%ED%95%98%EC%9A%B0%EC%8A%A4-Bau-House-Dog-Cafe/186170368151732">Bau House</a> - although due to the strong smell this wasn't my cup of tea (or coffee)<br />
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Checkout the bright lights of <a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264571">Gangnam</a>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-62245444390975139172015-06-12T21:42:00.000-07:002015-06-12T21:42:00.061-07:00Tim Ho Wan, Sydney, Australia<i>May 2015</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.timhowan.com.au/">Tim Ho Wan</a> in the Sydney suburb of Chatswood opened to much fanfare and long lines. The lines during the week are no longer long, and the pork buns are the one thing you should order.<br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-25001878484119711082015-06-10T21:34:00.000-07:002015-06-10T21:34:00.526-07:00Paddington Reservoir Gardens, Sydney, Australia<i>May 2015</i><br />
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Quietly tucked away off Oxford Street in Paddington, Sydney, the <a href="http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/facilities/parks/major-parks/paddington-reservoir-gardens">Paddington Reservoir Gardens</a> is a nice spot for a lazy, sunny afternoon.<br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-79132451269023001012015-06-08T19:49:00.000-07:002015-06-08T19:49:00.479-07:00Subcontinental, Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia<i>May 2015</i><br />
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I visited <a href="http://subcontinental.com.au/">Subcontiental</a> in Sydney's Surry Hills without much expectations, and wasn't overly impressed by the whole experience. While the food was good, I have had better Indian at a much better price.<br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-699690432743044342015-06-06T19:35:00.000-07:002015-06-06T19:35:00.035-07:00Delhi, India<i>January 2015</i><br />
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Delhi is the capital of India, and home to a population of 11 million people. While not the craziest traffic I have experienced, it was close (think Ho Chi Minh, Beijing). For me the highlight was the Red Fort, which in the setting sun seemed to shine as bright as the sun.</div>
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-63192924541432062862015-06-04T00:08:00.000-07:002015-06-04T00:08:00.573-07:00Jaipur, India<i>January 2015</i><br />
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I visited Jaipur mainly for the Amber fort, but it was the pink city that really caught my eye and made it memorable.</div>
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Located in Rajasthan, Jaipur is known for its architecture and local cuisine.<br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-14194862342040064852015-06-02T00:07:00.000-07:002015-06-02T00:07:00.256-07:00Agra, India<i>January 2015</i><br />
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The home of the Taj Mahal, but home to so much more as well. I have always wanted to visit the Taj Mahal, but to be honest travelling in India always made me a little nervous. This time travelling as a single female made it a bit more complex, but with some insider knowledge, a driver and a local tour guide it was so much more than I could have ever dreamed.<br />
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Major tip, visit the <span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif; line-height: 1.24;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah</span> </span>(or baby Taj) first. Also visit the Taj in the am and pm.<br />
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The Agra fort was also impressive and worth an hour or so.<br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-395647476732807852015-05-31T00:06:00.000-07:002015-05-31T00:06:00.195-07:00Kuala Lumper, Malaysia<i>January 2015</i><br />
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KL was less than a 24 hour stop over, but I still got to see and eat plenty!<br />
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The <a href="http://intercontinental-kl.com.my/">Intercontinental Kuala Lumper</a> which was convenient to the metro and the Petronas towers<br />
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The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamek_Mosque">Jamek Mosque</a><br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-51547868814256912172015-05-29T00:06:00.000-07:002015-05-29T00:06:00.076-07:00Tokyo, Japan<i>January 2015</i><br />
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At the <a href="http://www.granbellhotel.jp/en/shinjuku/">Shinjuku Granbell Hotel</a>, convenient except for the airport train, this was a good 15 min walk.</div>
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Check out the vending machines (no, really)<br />
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Visit a <a href="http://hapineko.com/index.html">Neko Cafe </a>(Cat Cafe) </div>
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The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maman_%28sculpture%29">spider sculpture</a> in Roppongi</div>
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Inside <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Station">Tokyo station</a>, which has been recently restored </div>
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Visit the top of the <a href="http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/OFFICES/observat.htm">Tokyo Metropolitan Buliding</a> for a view of Mt Fuji on a clear day - best of all its free </div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sens%C5%8D-ji">Senso-ji Temple</a> and Shrine<br />
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The <a href="http://www.sumo.or.jp/en/index">Sumo Arena</a> and museum</div>
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Visit the <a href="http://www.tsukiji-market.or.jp/tukiji_e.htm">Tokyo Fish Markets</a>, for some of the freshest sushimi you will ever have (the earlier the better) </div>
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-45406883644216276782015-05-27T22:59:00.000-07:002015-05-27T22:59:00.464-07:00Vancouver, Canada<i>January 2015</i><br />
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<u>Stay</u><br />
<a href="http://www.lhermitagevancouver.com/">L'Hermitage</a> in downtown Vancouver. Probably the most comfortable, convenient and well priced hotel I stayed at all trip<br />
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Waffles at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Petit-Belge/582633621817070">La Petit Belge</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.medinacafe.com/">Cafe Medina</a><br />
Finding good coffee is hard, but not at Cafe Medina<br />
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<a href="http://theflyingpigvan.com/">The Flying Pig</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.salmonandbannock.net/">Salmon & Bannok</a><br />
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Ice Hockey Game<br />
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Day trip to <a href="http://www.whistler.com/">Whistler</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.billreidgallery.ca/">Bill Reid Gallery</a><br />
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Totems at <a href="http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx">Stanley Park</a><br />
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<a href="http://moa.ubc.ca/">Museum of Anthropology</a> at UBC<br />
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<a href="http://granvilleisland.com/">Granville Island</a><br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-24693282336815022142015-05-25T22:50:00.000-07:002015-05-25T22:50:00.042-07:00NYE in NYC 2014<i>December 2014/January 2015</i><br />
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<u>Stay</u><br />
<a href="http://unionsquare.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html?src=agn_mls_hyt_lclb_gplaces_nycus">Hyatt Union Square</a><br />
In a great spot and not as small a room as I expected<br />
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<a href="http://www.friendofafarmer.com/">Friend of a Farmer</a><br />
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<a href="http://lukeslobster.com/">Luke Lobster</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.thecitybakery.com/">City Bakery</a><br />
Know for the hot chocolate and the pretzel croissants, stick to the hot chocolate<br />
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<a href="http://www.jazzstandard.com/">Jazz Standard</a><br />
Southern BBQ and Jazz<br />
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<a href="http://www.crifdogs.com/">Criff Dogs</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.barneygreengrass.com/welcome.php">Barney Greengrass</a><br />
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<a href="http://redroosterharlem.com/">Red Rooster Harlem</a><br />
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<a href="http://thecoffeeshopnyc.com/">Coffee Shop</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.timessquarenyc.org/index.aspx">Time Square</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.rockefellercenter.com/">Rockefella Plaza</a><br />
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<a href="http://visit.un.org/content/guided-tours">UN Tour</a><br />
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NYE on the Brooklyn Bridge<br />
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<a href="http://www.polarbearclub.org/">Coney Island NYD Polar Bear Swim</a><br />
I was happy to watch people tick this one off their bucket list<br />
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<a href="http://www.thehighline.org/">Highline</a><br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-18464659990799464752015-05-23T22:39:00.000-07:002015-05-23T22:39:00.500-07:00Christmas in Prague, Czech Republic<i>December 2014</i><br />
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<u>Stay</u><br />
<a href="http://www.unitas.cz/">Unitas Hotel</a><br />
This hotel has had many purposes over the years, and the included breakfast was a great way to start the day<br />
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<a href="http://www.u3r.cz/en/">U tru ruzi</a><br />
One of the best meals I had all trip, just off the Charles Bridge in the Old Town<br />
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<a href="http://www.francouzskarestaurace.cz/">Francouzska Restaurant</a> for Christmas Eve dinner<br />
A fine dining experience<br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trdeln%C3%ADk">Trdelnik</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.pragueexperience.com/places.asp?PlaceID=597">Jewish Quarter</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.hrad.cz/">Prague Castle</a><br />
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Bridge">Charles Bridge</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.prague.cz/prague-old-town.asp">Old Town</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.state-opera.com/">Ballet at State Opera</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.pragueexperience.com/events/christmas-markets.asp">Christmas Markets</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.pragueexperience.com/places.asp?PlaceID=1381">Funicular</a><br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-20129058514187412432015-05-21T22:27:00.000-07:002015-05-21T22:27:00.916-07:00Berlin, Germany<i>December 2014</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.das-stue.com/en/">Das Stue</a><br />
A bit out of the way in the Tindergarden area Das Stue was a luxury hotel, which was originally built in the 1930s in the diplomatic quarter.<br />
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<a href="http://www.bonanzacoffee.de/">Coffee at Bonanza</a><br />
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Curryworst at <a href="http://www.curry36.de/">Curry36</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.eastsidegallery-berlin.de/">East Side Gallery</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.bundestag.de/kulturundgeschichte/architektur/reichstag/">Reichtang Building</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.berlin.de/orte/sehenswuerdigkeiten/brandenburger-tor/">Brandenburger Gate</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.stiftung-denkmal.de/startseite.html">Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.visitberlin.de/en/spot/museum-island">Museum Island</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.berlin.de/orte/sehenswuerdigkeiten/checkpoint-charlie/index.php?lang=de">Checkpoint Charlie</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.topographie.de/en/">Topography of Terror</a><br />
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Christmas Markets (<a href="http://www.visitberlin.de/en/event/12-28-2014/alexanderplatz-christmas-market">AlaxanderPlatz</a>)<br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-61163370209954311442015-05-19T20:40:00.000-07:002015-05-19T20:40:00.241-07:00Longrain, Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia<i>April 2015</i><br />
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<a href="https://longrain.com/sydney">Longrain</a> is a South East Asia restaurant in Sydney and Melbourne. Out of all the dishes the duck was the most memorable.<br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-89160849424776663802015-05-17T20:38:00.000-07:002015-05-17T20:38:00.613-07:00The Duck Master, Wai Tan, Sydney, Australia<i>May 2015</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.waitan.com.au/">Wai Tan</a> is a Chinese Restaurant in Sydney's Chinatown known for its peaking duck.<br />
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Melbourne is often referred to as the <a href="http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Placestogo/PublicArt/Pages/StreetArt.aspx">street art</a> capital of Australia, and the CBD is a perfect example of where you can stumble across lanes and alleys full of recent additions to the city walls.<br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-36365612468466744462015-05-13T20:47:00.000-07:002015-05-13T20:47:00.111-07:00Pablo & Rusty's, Sydney, Australia<i>April 2015</i><br />
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There is always a good reason for Brunch and this day was a great day to try <a href="http://pabloandrustys.com.au/">Pablos & Rusty's</a> in Sydney's CBD.<br />
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The food was good, filling and had a bit of a twist on what you expected.Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-91643832932669299072015-04-26T23:58:00.000-07:002015-04-26T23:58:00.454-07:00Elbow Room, Chatswood, Sydney, Australia<i>April 2015</i><br />
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Located next to the Westfield in Chatswood, Sydney, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/elbowroomespresso2013">Elbow Room</a> is a coffee shop which does great breakfast/brunch.<br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-36431716312668189622015-04-24T01:53:00.000-07:002015-04-24T01:53:00.209-07:00Mamak, Chatswood, Sydney, Australia<i>February 2015</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.mamak.com.au/">Mamak</a> is a Malaysian restaurant in Sydney, known for its Satay and Roti.<br />
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This is a very delayed blog post, but I visited <a href="http://www.4fourteen.com.au/">4Fourteen</a> the week before flying out for my <a href="http://aroundtheworldwithrebecca.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/round-world-seven-countries-in-four.html">Round the World</a> trip, which also happened to be the week before Christmas. Life's gotten in the way, but it was definitely an experience and place I wanted to mention, hence why nearly 5 months later you're hearing about it.</div>
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-45584861569274671392015-04-20T01:53:00.000-07:002015-04-20T01:53:00.133-07:00Chefs Gallery, Sydney, Australia<i>February 2015</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.chefsgallery.com.au/">Chef's Gallery</a> is a Chinese restaurant with multiple locations in Sydney, known for its handmade noodles. My favourite however is the Duck Roti.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.macquariecentre.com.au/Stores/The-Vogue-Cafe">Vogue Cafe</a> is located in the recently renovated Macquarie Shopping Center in Sydney.<br />
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There's a lot of fuss about this cafe, particularly their shakes. And the shakes are good. But that's all that you should be ordering. They are large, sweet and filling. Their other food is just bland in comparison.<br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-44397566756567343262015-04-16T22:39:00.000-07:002015-04-16T22:39:00.079-07:00Hicksons Food and Wine, Sydney, Australia<i>March 2015</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.hicksons.com/">Hickson's Food & Wine</a> is located at Walsh Bay, around the corner from the Rocks and is known for its <a href="http://www.theurbanlist.com/sydney/a-list/50-meals-you-should-have-eaten-if-you-live-sydney">ceviche</a>.<br />
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The small restaurant also happens to have a great view no mater where you look and is a great spot for a long lunch.<br />
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<a href="http://socalsydney.com.au/">SoCal</a> is a bar and restaurant in Neutral Bay in Sydney's Northern suburbs, with food and drink influenced by Southern California. The food was fresh and tasty, but the service was a little relaxed, even by Sydney standards.<br />
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<br />Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10713585038388435855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6646355328994829080.post-70513839446211374112015-04-12T21:56:00.000-07:002015-04-12T21:56:00.625-07:00Cockatoo Island, Sydney, Australia<i>April 2015</i><br />
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It rained most of this Easter long weekend, but the skies cleared for the Sunday and Monday I spent on <a href="http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/">Cockatoo Island</a>.<br />
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Cockatoo Island can be visited as a day trip from Sydney by ferry, or you can choose from many of the accommodation options, including <a href="http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/stay/glamping">glamping</a> (tent, bedding and deck chairs provided).<br />
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<a href="http://www.theislandbar.com.au/"> The Island Bar</a> is also located on Cockatoo Island, and has great views of Sydney harbour, combined with pizza and cocktails.<br />
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Cockatoo Island has a rich <a href="http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/visit/convict-trail">convict </a>history, being a convict prison from 1839 to 1869.<br />
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The other main use for Cockatoo Island was as <a href="http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/visit/maritime-trail">Dockyards</a>, and there are many reminders of this part of its history as you walk around the Island.<br />
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