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Pad See-Ew

My search for quick vegetarian dishes continues. Going out 3 nights in a row with our vegetarian friends from London has convinced me that while it’s a bit inconvenient to go meatless in China, it’s not impossible. While I’m not considering becoming a strict vegetarian, my conscience dictates that eating more vegetable and grains and [...]

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Eating in Coloane, Macau

In my previous trips to Macau, I had only explored the Central and Southern parts of Macau island. On Valentine’s Day, Jacob and I took another day trip to the former Portuguese colony and headed to a part that wasn’t engulfed in casino and resort construction. After crossing the border, we hopped on a free [...]

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Portuguese / Macanese at Restaurante Escada

As a frequent traveler, I have crossed political borders in many ways: by plane, train, bus, car, and boat. On our day trip to Macau yesterday, I walked across a border for the first time after taking a bus from Zhongshan to the Chinese/Macau customs. On the other side lay a place that is very [...]

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