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After one too many ciders at a Christmas meal in December 2007, Emily Carter-Dunn, with Co-Hosts Jenni and Rhian take you on a tour of a random Chinese restaurants toilets. Emily falls over as per usual and has a stronger Gloucester accent than usual for some reason

Guam Island was captured by the Japanese in 1941, the island was retaken by the U.S. three years later. That means in 1944, after that Guam has become strategically the most important U.S. base in the Pacific. Despite Guam’s small population, a wide array of restaurants on Guam offer scrumptious delicacies food The wide selection of guam restaurants features American, Chinese, European, Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and Mexican food. guam food cooking is very similar to Spanish cuisine. Guam is a small Island but it is very famous for holidays and food lovers, you can find so many varites of dishes in all restaurants on Guam you might be get confuse which Guam restaurant is best. To help people like you we are having best idea that you just go through Guam Food Guide.com

Some receipes for you from Guam:

Eggplant with Spicy Coconut Cream:

4 to 6 long green or purple eggplants
4 green onions (scallios)
1 or 2 small Guam peppers or similar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 to 1 1/4 cup coconut milk
salt to taste

Procedure: Wash eggplants, poked with forks to allow heat to enter evenly through eggplant; grilled over a barbecue grill or on a flat griddle stovetop. When skin turns black and eggplant becomes soft, place in a bowl of cold water—about 5 minutes; once cool, peel skins carefully and place eggplants in another bowl. Take a fork and gently split eggplants lengthwise. Wash off green onions and chop finely; add to the eggplant. Repeat the same procedures with the peppers. Add lemon juice; the juice of fresh lemons is preferred. Add coconut milk—coconut milk from freshly grated coconuts is the best. Add salt to taste. Your taste buds will let you know if the lemon juice and coconut milk are not blended where you need to add a little of either to bring out that tangy and sweet delicacy of the coconut milk.

Beef with Coconut Milk:

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 pounds flank, round or sirloin steak cut into 1/2 –inch strips
3 tbsp of soy sauce
1 cup water
Juice of a lemon and a half
2 cups coconut milk
1 cup cherry tomatoes (red and green), cut in half
2 cups of string beans, cut in 2-inch lengths
1 cup fresh spinach, whole
salt and pepper to taste

Procedure: Add the extra virgin olive oil to deep skillet and turn stove on high. As the skillet heats, add garlic (do not brown) and onions; stir and cook about 2 minutes. Add the steak and a generous sprinkling of black pepper, stirring and cooking for 2 minutes. Add and mix vegetables with meat ingredients. Add soy sauce and lemon juice, stirring, adding water. Lower to medium heat; simmer for 4 minutes or when string beans are done but not overdone. Add salt, stir and then coconut milk.Turn on high and bring the liquid to boiling point—turn the heat down to low. Let it simmer for 3 minutes. Turn off heat. Eat with rice — the richness and texture of the coconut milk truly make this dish very tasty — mangge (delicious).

Can you imagine vacation in the Northern Cyprus without tasting traditional cuisine?
For every holidaymaker this means definitely an inseparable adventure as tasty Cypriot food represents a part of the unique culture.

North Cyprus is literally studded with restaurants from the authentic Cypriot cuisine, which offer very good value for money, to the fashionable restaurants like French, Chinese or Indian.

Lying on the crossroad of the three continents, the Turkish-Cypriot cuisine has been influenced by different cultures throughout history, owing most of its heritage to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. Many dishes vary from region to region making North Cyprus a marvelous place to eat. The finest restaurants are, however, found in and around Kyrenia.

Over the years the culinary offerings in Northern Cyprus have grown as has the demand for their services. Not only the residents of the island required their services but also by the growing number of tourists that visit the island each year.

The first restaurants on the island were more local in nature and offered Cypriot dishes such as kebabs and mezes. The most famous of these restaurants are
located in the Kyrenia harbour area. It’s a pleasure to enjoy a candlelight dinnerwhile gazing at the warm light illuminated Kyrenia castle. Between the breath taking scenery and the scrumptious cuisine it is hard to tell which casts the stronger spell on you.

As the international community on the island is continually growing there has been a push towards more family oriented restaurants, similar in nature to TGI Fridays and Steak Houses, “Stone Grill / Cafe Duka” to name a few have opened in and around Kyrenia.

Cafe Bars and English Pubs

There are lots of Cafe bars and English pubs across Northern Cyprus, like the rest of the Mediterranean islands the cafe bar culture is to be seen everywhere.
There is a great range of Cafe bars in and around Kyrenia Harbor that serve a good choice of beers and food. You can also find some great bars in the better
hotels, The Colony Hotel the Rocks Hotel and the Merrit Hotel to name a few also offer entertainment however they can be expensive, so please bear this in mind.

Some English bars worth mentioning are, Villa Swallow that is situated just two minutes walk from the Harbour, it offers a great selection of beers and superb home cooked English food, the Fireman’s Fez Pub is handy to know as it serves good old fish and chips on a Friday evening and the Castle Pub in araoglanoglu which is only five minutes away is very convenient if you want to watch the live football.

The Santori Holiday Village is a great place for a night cap especially in the summer when there is a great atmosphere around the pool bar and restaurant.

The Escape beach offers both bars and Nightclub during the summer months. It is a great place for the latest in dance music and with its open air club next to the sea you could not ask for a better setting.

Restaurants

Niazis Restaurant

Niazis Restaurant has been serving good quality food, mainly kebabs and steaks, to locals and tourists for over 40 years. His now famous kebabs have stopped people needing a starter ever since day one, and with a wide selection of desserts to suit every taste, you really are spoiled for choice. Positioned in the heart of Kyrenia center, just 2 minutes walk from the harbor, you are also in the perfect position to seek out some late night entertainment. Open 7 days a week.

Pizza Garden

Pizza Garden is just a few miles to the west of Kyrenia and this is very popular restaurant that serves various foods throughout the day. Famous for their individual style & taste in a pizza and those delicious, thick chocolate/brandy milkshakes, you can sit and watch the best sunsets the island has to offer in this relaxed and tranquil location. Open 7 days a week, closed from November to March.

Carob

Rich in history and architecture, this delightful restaurant is situated right in the heart of Kyrenia harbor, with its old fishing boats and imposing backdrop of the ancient Kyrenia castle. There are 3 floors in total with the “roof top terrace” being the most popular place for diners to enjoy the amazing view on offer. The menu is extensive and there really is something to suit all tastes, so whilst in the Northern Cyprus the Carob is a must. Open 7 days a week.

The Ambiance

The Ambiance is opened by 2 of the most experienced and popular restaurateurs in the Northern and offers its diners something different from the average restaurant. Set right on the seas edge in the very popular village of Karaoglanoglu, you can relax and enjoy one of the most extensive menus on the island whilst listening to the waves gently splashing against the rocks. The evening is busy and the atmosphere is perfect, the day is laid backed with the chance to relax on loungers and soak up the rays, all in all, the perfect choice. Open 7 days a week, booking essential.

Altinkaya 1

Altinkaya 1 is just 5 miles west of Kyrenia city center on the Kyrenia-Lapta road. This is lovely fish restaurant which offers panoramic views and a friendly atmosphere, open 7 days a week.

Chinese House

Peking and Cantonese dishes served at Kyrenia’s popular Chinese House situated just 1.5 km west of the city center. There are indoor and outdoor seating arrangements so you can enjoy the authentic dishes any time of the year. Closed on Sundays.

Efendis House

Efendis House is situated in the old Turkish quarter with a delightful courtyard garden and giant apricot tree. This old time restaurant has a small but delicious menu, the staff is all friendly and the atmosphere is perfect. Closed on Mondays. If you are looking for a good quality Indian restaurant, look no further. The location is both convenient and impressive and offers diners a wide choice of menu including authentic indian dishes, some French cuisine and an impressive choice of Italian. Something for everyone. And it’s all about Jashans.

The Stone Grill

The Stone Grill offers a superb setting and benefiting from a innovative idea that you can cook your own dinner in front of you! The idea seemed strange at first but has quickly taken off with the full car park an indication of its success. Open 7 days a week

The Address

One of just a few restaurants that stay busy all through the year, and when you taste the food you will know exactly why. Whether it’s on the terrace in the summer, or indoors in the winter, The Address always has a fantastic atmosphere. Closed on Tuesdays.

St Tropez

Looked upon as one of the superior restaurants in Northern Cyprus, and quite rightly so, St Tropez has built up a superb reputation over the years. With an excellent menu to suit all tastes, friendly and efficient staff, a separate ‘cocktail bar’ and a wine list to rival all others, St Tropez is perfect for that special evening out. Open 7 days a week.

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China is a huge country, home to the largest population in the world, hundreds of historic and beautiful sights, and of course, the Beijing Olympics in 2008. It can be quite an overwhelming task to try to explore the country by yourself – and that is why a wealth of travel packages to China have sprung up in the last decades. The relatively low cost of living in the country makes these packages quite affordable to Westerners, allowing them to travel in luxury for the same budget as average accommodation in the West. Here we explore the best of the luxury travel packages in China.

Xian is the home to the famous Terracotta Warriors, and was also the first capital city of China. If you are taking a luxury rest in China, Xian is a city not to miss. There are literally hundreds of travel packages to Xian, and luxury packages in China to this city might include the Terracotta Warriors and the Horses Museum, the Provincial Museum, and the Great Mosque. While most of the country is Buddhist, there is also some beautiful Islamic architecture to be appreciated by people of all faiths. Luxury travel packages in China will ensure that you eat at the finest restaurants in the city, often ferrying you back and forth from attractions to restaurants with gorgeous native cuisine.

If you want to know what China used to look like before the advent of Western building technology and the population explosion in the latter few centuries, then Guilin will be the luxury tour in China for you. Bicycle trips around Guilin often feature in tours, and the scenery is breathtaking. In many luxury packages in China to Guilin, you can visit the homes of local people and see how Chinese live in the countryside – a wonderful traditional education. The Sheraton Hotel in Guilin is one of the best five star accommodation facilities around, and a great base from which to explore the countryside. Many regional facilities are three stars and under, so if you are looking for a luxury rest in China, make sure you book in advance and check the luxury option with your tour operator.

If Shanghai is your city of choice, ensure that you stay at Shangri-La Pudong. In a city known as the Paris of the Orient, Shangri-La is one of the best among the best accommodation facilities in China; contemporary designs feature traditional motifs, and there is an extensive health and leisure complex. Using Shangri-La as a base, your luxury travel package in China should include sights like the Bund and Nanjing Road, two of Shanghai’s busiest streets and China’s cultural hubs. Zhujiajiao is close by to Shanghai, and your luxury travel package to China might include this famous water city, where Qing and Ming dynasty architecture, some of the most studied and beautiful on the planet, abounds. The gorgeous Qing and Ming buildings sit alongside ancient stone bridges and streets, as well as some locals who preserve the older ways of life.

Lhasa, Tibet’s capital, is a city not to be missed when arranging any luxury tour in China. See one of the world’s most dedicated Buddhist cities, through such sights as Potala Palace, Sera Monastery and Norbulingka Park. The Tibet Traditional Medicine Hospital is a sight not to be missed, opening your eyes to what traditional medicinal knowledge really can do.

There is a wealth of Chinese luxury resorts and hotels, and a good travel package will make use of the world-class facilities in China. We have surely whetted your appetite, at least!

This article is about the China vacations and you can find some useful information in it if you are planning your China vacations now.

In the year 1893, James Hilton described an eternally peaceful and quiet place among mountains in the East – “Shangri-La” in one of his novels for the first time. In the novel “Lost Horizon”, an English diplomat Conway and his brother Gorge scattered the English citizens and helped them leave the dangerous region. On their way home,  their plane was hijacked and fell down into the mountain in the Tibetan region. Some lucky survivors were taken to Shangri-la where Conway found lots of fantastic things in such a state founded nearly 200 years ago, in which the local people lived up to more than one hundred years old and lived peacefully and harmoniously with the other people, animals and everything here. The place was called “Shangri-La” by the local folks.

Shangri-La is located in the Tibetan areas of Yunnan province. The word “Shangri-La” comes from the Tibetan Holly Bible.

1. What is the best season for the Shangri-La travel?
Generally, the best time to visit Shangri-La is from May to November. You can see the beautiful Buzhimin flowers here during this period of time.

2. The attractions in Shangri-La:
Most travellers like the Songzanlin Temple, Bita Lake and Shuoduo Lake. These place are not bad choices for the travellers but they are a little bit too crowded and the tickets are not cheap. I will recommend some specail places for your Shangri-La travel in this article. In my point of view, the most attractive thing of Shangri-La is the beautiful natural scenes, not the culture or history of Tibet.
(1). Wufeng Mountain and Dabao Temple: This trip not difficult and needs 4 to 5 hours. You can see some unique Tibetan villages in this trip. The hotspring is also a good option for you.
(2). Qianhu Mountain: You will see the Tibetan Holy Lake in this trip.
(3). Shige Snow Mountain: This trip is not a easy one and you’d better find a good tour guide if you are really interested in this mysterious place.

3. Eat in Shangri-La:
There are many nations in Shangri-La and the food here is also various. I will recommend some restuarants I like here:
(1). XIN’S Eats: It is a small but lovely restaurant. The food here is delicious and you can ask the chef to cook your dishes the way you like. Here is the phone number: 013988742139. It is in the opposite of the Zangdi hostel, Heping Street.
(2). Crow Bar: It is a specail bar in Shangri-La and you can find some local beers here(cost 10 rmb for one).

4. Hostels:
The most famous hostels here are the Yongsheng Hostel and Zangdi Hostel. They were very good choices for your Shangri-La travel. But their services are not so good now in my mind. I lived in a hostel named Longmen Hostel last year and this place is pretty cool. It is owned by a young man and his girlfriend. They are very nice to the travellers and the rooms there are clean and lovely. Here is the phone number of this hostel: 0887-8228178.

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Zhangjiajie is located in the west of Hunan province, China. It is a beautiful and magnificent place. You will never find a place like this in the whole world. (If you are a big fan of the Chinese history and culture, Zhangjiajie is your very good choice for the China vacations.)

Zhangjiajie’s notable features are these: Tianzishan mountain ranges, BaoFengHu lake and the Jingbianxi Valley. These places are very popular filming and tourist destinations. In the ancient Chinese paintings, you can see a lot of beautiful mountains and rivers. The ancient Chinese people love traveling and are very proud of the beautiful natural scenes of China. Zhangjiajie is just like a place in the traditional Chinese painting and you can feel the ancient Chinese culture here. It is a very unique place in the whole world and you will fall in love with Zhangjiajie!

1. Eat in Zhangjiajie: The food in Zhangjiajie is the traditional Hunan food(the famous spicy food in China). Everything is very spicy here. I will recommend the Zhangjiajie Larou and Tucaihuoguo. They are very specail food in China.
If you wanna eat in the restaurants near the Zhangjiajie tourist attractions, it is much more expensive than the restaurants in the downtown of Zhangjiajie city.(the tour guide can get a high commission from the restaurants near the Zhangjiajie tourist attractions)
In the downtown of Zhangjiajie city, you can have more choices. There are a lot of good restaurants there and the price is pretty reasonable. You can get all kinds of good stuffs there like “Xue Tofu”, “Tuanniancai”, “Shefan”, “Suanyurou”, etc.

2. Hotels in Zhangjiajie: There are too many hotels in Zhangjiajie now and the competition makes the price lower and lower. Sometimes you can get a 3 star hotel at only 100 rmb. Another thing you should know is that the price will go up in the big Chinese holidays.
Here are some hotels we recommend:
Xianglong Hotel(4 star): 0744-8226888
International Hotel(4 star): 0744-8222888
Wantai Hotel(4 star): 0744-8388888
Minnan Hotel(4 star): 0744-8228888
Tianmenshan Hotel(3 star): 0744-8257888
Nanhangfulilai Hotel(3 star): 0744-8282888
Jingdu Hotel(3 star): 0744-8236688
Tujiafengqingyuan Hotel(3 star): 0744-8231951

3.Transportation: The traffic condition of Zhangjiajie is pretty good. You can take the train from Guangzhou,Shanghai,Beijing or Changsha to Zhangjiajie. The plane is also a good option for the travellers. There are airlines connecting Zhangjiajie directly with more than 20 cities in China.

4. Ticket price: The ticket price is 245 rmb for the main gate of Zhangjiajie. 60 rmb for Baofeng lake. 65 rmb for Huanglongdong. 60 rmb for Jiutiandong. 38 rmb for Tujiafengqing.
Tips: If your tour guide ask you to burn incense in a temple(he can get a 50% commission there), you should say no. Visiting these places is just a wasting of time for your China vacations. The phone number for the tourists’ complains is: 0744-8380193.

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