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Singaporean cuisine is a combination of Chinese, Indian, and Indonesian with influences from England, Portugal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. With such an ethnic diversity of dishes to choose from eating in Singapore is a national pastime enjoyed by locals and tourists. A national favorite dish that can be found at hawker centers, food courts, and upscale restaurants all around Singapore is Char Kway Teow; a mix of noodles, seafood, and vegetables. Below is a recipe you can try wherever you are. CHAR KWAY TEOW (Singapore Noodle Dish) 2 cups mung bean sprouts (rinsed) 1 pound fresh rice noodles 3 carrots, sliced 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 cup shredded cabbage 4 chilli peppers (seeds removed and chopped very finely) 2 garlic cloves 1/4 pound barbequed pork 7 ounces cooked & peeled shrimp 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon brown sugar 3 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 3-5 tablespoons of oil for frying Mix toget...

I love to sing especially when I think of the unique country of Singapore. This is one country worth singing about.                                                     Singapore Skyline                               Small SINGAPORE (Republic of Singapore) is an island country located in Southeast Asia. It consists of 63 islands including the main island known as Singapore Island. It has one of the busiest ports in the world and is a major commercial hub. With a tropical rainforest climate SINGAPORE can be enjoyed anytime of year. With a population of 5.3 million those that make Singapore home are very fortunate. Singapore has the world's highest percentage of millionaires with one of out every six households having a million dollars in disposable income. Most residents o...

PIEROGI'S are dumplings of unleavened dough that are boiled. They can be filled with cheese, potatoes, sauerkraut, fruit, or meat. My mother who comes from Eastern Europe makes some of the best pierogies in the world. Since the time I was a toddler I was accustomed to eating pierogies made by hand by my mother and grandmothers. I craved them week after week. Now as an adult I make them myself and share them with other pierogi lover's. Pierogies are an economical meal and they can be prepared with all kinds of fillings like cheese, fruit, ground meat, potatoes, and sauerkraut. Once made they can be frozen and re-heated weeks later but I prefer them fresh out of the boiling pot of water. Here's my all time favorite recipe for pierogies passed down by my grandmother. This recipe makes about 40 pierogies. PIEROGI'S FROM HEAVEN Potato, Cheese, & Onion Filling: Wash, peel, and cut 6 large potatoes. Boil the potatoes until soft. Drain the potatoes and set ...

RUSSIA'S vastness can be a bit daunting and if you only have a few weeks to spare there's only so much you can see but don't leave RUSSIA without making a last stop to the beautiful and cultural stimulating city of SAINT PETERSBURG. Surrounding over a hundred islands and filled with canals Saint Petersburg is often referred to as the "Venice of the North." It's a beautiful city with breath-taking architecture that just can't be beat. So make your last stop Saint Petersburg and fill your days with memories that will stay with you for years to come. On your first day head to the The State Hermitage Museum. With over 3 million works of art you'll see paintings, sculpture, and graphic works. There's also the Winter Palace (the former state residence) of Russian emperors and The Menshikov Palace to visit. The main museum complex is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30am-6:00pm and Wednesday from 10:30am-9:00pm. The S...

 The beautiful Caucasus Mountains of Russia are nestled between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. The highest peak is Mount Elbrus with a range of 18,510 feet making it the highest point in Europe. Climbers, hikers, and skiers are drawn to this region for the outstanding outdoor activities. For those seeking a ski resort town compared to those of the Alps "Sochi" is the answer.                                               Located on the Black Sea coast "SOCHI" is a winning destination. Often called the "Russian Riviera"this popular resort town has recently been the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Whether you come in the fall, winter, spring or summer you'll find plenty to do in Sochi while enjoying the stunning scenery. Amfibius Aqua Park is one of the best water parks in Russia. It's huge and there are lots of activities to keep you busy. Dagomys Tea Plan...

RUSSIA encompasses one sixth of the world. With an area of 17 million square kilometers it is currently the world's largest country. Russia measures 8,000 kilometers from east to west. A country that sits on two continents; Asia and Europe, Russia extends from the Baltic to the Pacific and the Arctic to the Caucasus Mountains. One of the least visited areas of Russia is the  "Far East" region. Getting to the "Far East" of Russia is a journey in itself. The vastness of the region makes it difficult to travel by bus or car between cities and towns. There's a mixture of about 70 cities/towns in the Far East region of Russia. The most populated is Vladivostok. This city has the largest Russian port on the Pacific Ocean and isn't far from the borders of China and North Korea.  Far East Russia is remote and cold. The climate is subarctic and it's not uncommon to have six months of sub-zero temperatures. The acres of untouched wilderness makes this r...

SUZDAL with the winding Kamenka River, flowing streams, meadows at every turn and a eye-catching skyline is one of the oldest villages in Russia. A religious town, Suzdal has about as many churches as it does residents. Sights: Savior Monastery of St Euthymius, Suzdal History Exhibition, Intercession Convent Lodging: Hotel Pushkarskaya, Vasliyevsky Monastery, Kremlyovsky Hotel, Guest House Kolodvorie Restaurants: Graf Suvorov, Korchma, Trapeznaya (in the Kremlin) Although small in size, Suzbal is big on making you feel at home! You'll see plenty of monks and nuns walking the streets too.