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JPN: APA Hotel Nagasaki Ekimae (アパホテル長崎駅前) [Breakfast]

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Take your pick: Japanese or Western breakfast? My BFFs and I spent the last two nights in Kyushu, Japan at APA Hotel Nagasaki Ekimae (3*) before flying off to Kobe. Conveniently located across the road from Nagasaki railway station, the no-frills hotel offers breakfast, though not buffet style, in its Irish pub. Two different sets are served daily: Japanese and Western.
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JPN: Hikari No Restaurant (ひかりのレストラン)

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Delicious dinner with an aerial view of Nagasaki! In the city of Nagasaki, Japan, my BFFs and I made it a point to go to the summit of Mt. Inasa, which offers one of Japan's three best night views, by taking a ropeway. We had a lovely dinner with a view at the one and only restaurant at the observatory, which offers a small selection of local dishes.
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JPN: De Rode Leeuw @ Huis Ten Bosch

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Have you tried Sasebo's specialty dish of lemon steak? It was fun doing the VR rides and games, as well as exploring the grounds of Huis Ten Bosch in Kyushu, Japan. Before we knew it, it was time for dinner. My BFFs and I decided to have our meal at De Rode Leeuw, a restaurant situated in the Tower City section of the theme park that serves Sasebo style lemon steak.
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JPN: DAM @ Huis Ten Bosch

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What's Sasebo burger? My BFFs and I spent one full day at Huis Ten Bosch, a Dutch-themed amusement park in Kyushu, Japan that wasn't crowded in early December last year. For lunch, we were headed to DAM that serves Sasebo burger, which was introduced in 1950s by the US forces stationed in the region. McDonald's, in contrast, only came to Japan in 1971.
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JPN: Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch (ホテルオークラJRハウステンボス) [Breakfast 2]

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Soft serve for breakfast? Why not? Two days ago, I wrote about the buffet breakfast at Sakura , one of the restaurants at Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch. Today, we shall take a look at the other restaurant we can go to for breakfast, namely Camellia, which is located on the first floor of the hotel. Having a larger capacity than the former, Camellia seems to be more popular too.
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JPN: Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch (ホテルオークラJRハウステンボス) [Breakfast 1]

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Free-flow 'onsen tamago' for breakfast, anyone? In Sasebo, Japan, my BFFs and I stayed at Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch. It's located just outside the wacky Dutch-themed amusement park. For breakfast, there are two restaurants that we can go to. This post showcases the food and drinks I had at Sakura, a Japanese restaurant on the third floor.
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JPN: Ramen Toride (らーめん砦)

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I've fallen in love with its ramen right from the first bite! Welcome to Sasebo, a core city located in the mid-northern part of Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan! Located within walking distance from Sasebo railway station and Sasebo Seaside Park is the original branch of Ramen Toride that has a maximum capacity of only 11 guests at any one time. I assure you that it's going to be worth the wait.
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JPN: Obento No Hirai (おべんとうのヒライ)

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Grab your Kumamon lunch box! Before leaving Kumamoto for Huis Ten Bosch, an unusual theme park in Japan that's a recreation of a Dutch town, my BFFs and I decided to buy lunch boxes to eat onboard the bullet train to Shin-Tosu railway station. We purchased some from Obento No Hirai at Higo Yokamon Ichiba, a shopping area directly connected to Kumamoto railway station.
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JPN: Bento @ Foodway (弁当 @ フードウェイ)

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Chinese... I mean Japanese style Chinese 'bento', anyone? As we weren't feeling too hungry on our last night in Kumamoto, Japan, my BFFs and I decided to take away our dinner to eat at the hotel. Our exploration at Sakura Machi Kumamoto led us to a big supermarket called Foodway, where each of us picked a box of meal that caught our interest to share.
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SIN: YOTEL Singapore [Breakfast]

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Didn't expect the salad to be so fresh! As overseas travel is still very much restricted, I continue to entertain myself by going for staycations here in Singapore. Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to stay at YOTEL Singapore (4*) at Orchard Road for one night during the Chinese New Year period. Breakfast set is offered for each guest staying at the contemporary hotel.
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KSA: Saudia [Business, International, Short-Haul]

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Trying Arabic coffee for the very first time in my life! After having a moment of relaxation at the SkyTeam Lounge at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, it was finally time for my BFF and me to leave Turkey. Our virgin experience with Saudia, the flag carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was a memorable one. Let's take a look at what were served for Business Class passengers on the short-haul flight from Istanbul to Jeddah.
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CAN: St. Lawrence Market

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Where you can find the "world famous peameal bacon on a bun"! Originally opened in 1902, St. Lawrence Market is an iconic public market in Toronto, Canada, a culinary hotspot showcasing more than 120 merchants. The current building incorporates one that was once home to the first permanent city hall and jailhouse that operated from 1845 to 1899. During our visit, my BFF and I sampled some delights for breakfast.
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