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TWO BUCK CHUCK MICHELIN
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“Eight of the world’s 10 cheapest Michelin-grade meals can be found in East Asia and Southeast Asia, with some costing less than $3. The cheapest meal on the list costs $2.20 and comes from Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle, a street food stall in Singapore.” Well, then, Haaaappy birthday! Of course, the cost of the plane ticket to get to some of these places is the same as just going all out to the fancier Michelin-star restaurants. But, in case you find yourself near one of these, here’s a shortlist taken from the top 50 cheapest Michelin-restaurants:
– Singapore: Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle
– Hong Kong: Tim Ho Wan
– New York: La Vara
– Paris: Pertinence
– Sao Paolo: Tuju
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WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS STAYS IN VEGAS
I have a confession to make. I’ve never been to Vegas. Well I had a flight layover once, but I’ve been told that doesn’t count. I don’t know, perhaps it’s the crowds, the perceived raunchiness, the thought of smoke-filled, sweaty charactered gambling dens (I know this is all not true). This list though…this list of 10 secret restaurants and bars to discover in Vegas has got me thinking. I’m seeing a Vegas trip for me in the not so distant future! From Eater Las Vegas: “It’s hard to believe that there are any secrets in Las Vegas. The city tends to favor over-the-top displays of grandeur over subtlety. Nightclubs feature giant chandeliers and Cirque du Soleil dancers. Casinos don’t just close; they’re imploded with flourishes of fireworks. And yet even among the dazzling displays of neon, Las Vegas has its share of secret restaurants and bars.”
And, what happens in these places probably ought to stay in these places too: a peak inside the world’s most intriguing red light districts.
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AIN’T NO BEACH VACATION, HUN
My wife is a great, kind, good sport (going for extra brownie points here). She always lets me plan “relaxing” holidays despite the fact that we always return feeling we need a vacation after the vacation. I just can’t help it. I enjoy sitting on the beach, true, just as much as I enjoy, say, climbing what feels like 9000 stairs to get to amazingly secluded enchanting abandoned 1000 year-old castles (in Greece, true story). From Forbes: “Multi-sport vacations are perfect for people who like to stay active but don’t have a particular passion, or just want to try new things while having a great vacation. They are also great for families, and the kid-friendly ones – there are tons – keep all ages of travelers interested.” For the most part, I enjoy organizing the trips from A-Z myself, but, if you find that you’d enjoy active travel organized by an excellent travel company, check this out.
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HANDLE WITH CARE
“Hey, mind just adding a little ‘fragile’ sticker to my luggage, please? Thank you.” And, that is how you get your luggage out first upon arrival so you can spend more time enjoying your trip versus pretending not to stare at other red-eyed passengers until your luggage comes out, according to Coastal Living. “One of the ways to [bump their luggage arrival time] is by asking the representative at the check-in counter to attach a fragile sticker to your bag. Bags that are marked as fragile will typically be loaded later and come out before the other bags. Plus, they’re also likely to get less wear and tear.” Or, just carry-on.
And, here are a few travel gadgets that can make your trip more enjoyable. My favorite: Soarigami Portable Armrest Divider. Least favorite: the goofy-looking Ostrich Travel Pillow.
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READING STATION
If you’re in the market for a good read to take with you on your next trip, here are a few recommended good travel books from our friends at Travel+Leisure.
Thanks,
Joe Naaman
Managing Editor, Waywinds
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