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JPN: Hotel Sunroute Sopra Kobe (ホテルサンルートソプラ神戸) [Breakfast]

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Say yes to free-flow almond pudding! Hotel Sunroute Sopra Kobe (3*), the last hotel where my BFFs and I stayed at in Japan in December 2019, is located near Boeki Centre train station in the city renowned for its high quality beef. No, the hotel doesn't serve beef for breakfast, but prides itself in dishing out healthy items for its guests to enjoy.
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JPN: Kineya (杵屋)

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Cold 'udon' in winter? Why not? In a blink of an eye, it was soon time to say goodbye to Kyushu, Japan. Before going to Nagasaki Airport by bus, my BFFs and I had a quick lunch at Kineya located on the fifth floor of Amu Plaza that's directly connected to Nagasaki railway station. The restaurant prides itself in its handmade  udon  (Japanese wheat-flour noodle).
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JPN: Shikairou (四海樓)

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The birthplace of 'champon'! Nagasaki, Japan was one of the few port cities that were opened to foreign trade under the Tokugawa Shogunate from the 17th to the 19th century.  Champon  is a soupy noodle dish originating from the region, which was invented by Chin Heijun who migrated from Fujian, China to establish Shikairou in 1899.
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JPN: Kaiten Sushi Jigemon (回転寿司 じげもん)

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Super fresh and sweet shrimps! No trip to Japan would be complete without going to a conveyor belt sushi restaurant. After visiting Peace Park in Nagasaki, my BFFs and I walked south down the main road to Nagasaki Seiyokan (lit. Western Style Building), a shopping mall near Atomic Bomb Museum tram stop. Kaiten Sushi Jigemon is located on the second floor of the building.
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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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