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A Guide to Buying Couture Clothing in Hoi An, Vietnam

January 5, 2014Filed in: Destinations by Tara Shubbuck

Tailored Clothes in Hoi An

The skillful tailors of Hoi An are well-known throughout the world. Many of them can trace the trade through several generations of their family, and it’s not only women who are pulling a needle and thread. With deft fingers and a keen eye, they’re known by many as master craftsmen, able to copy any design Read Post

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Recipe: Sugarcane Shrimp (Chao Tom) Spring Roll

November 21, 2013Filed in: Food by Mike Shubbuck

Chao Tom

Of the many cuisines I encountered around the world, this is one of the rare recipes that I enjoy making as much as I enjoy eating. It is a fun process and a very interactive dish. The end product is a fresh spring roll with shrimp. It takes a bit of work – about an Read Post

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Thai Recipe: Tom Kha Gai

October 1, 2013Filed in: Food by Tara Shubbuck

Tom Kha Goong

We weren’t going to give away any more of Chef Aon’s recipes from our cooking class in Chiang Mai, Thailand, but this ubiquitous Thai soup is just too good not to share. We have used Chef Aon’s recipe to make this soup a couple times since returning to the States. The delicious flavors immediately bring Read Post

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How to Make Delicious Vietnamese Coffee

August 24, 2013Filed in: Food by Mike Shubbuck

Vietnamese Coffee

What you’ll need: •1 single-cup coffee filter •1 tea kettle (or a pot, something to boil water in) •1 coffee mug •2 tablespoons bold coffee grounds •1/2 cup water (you’re boiling more than you’ll use) •1 tablespoon condensed milk •3/4 cup of ice Instructions: Heat water to a boil. While it is heating, grab your Read Post

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What I Learned About Southeast Asia

August 20, 2013Filed in: Points of View by Tara Shubbuck

Fruit Shake Stand in Laos

More than a year ago when I was packing for our trip, I decided to bring shorts and tank tops to wear in Southeast Asia. The region is known for its heat and humidity, so those outfits seemed like the obvious choice. But before we left, I was admittedly pretty ignorant to the habits of Read Post

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