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COL: Brasas Del Llano

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Colourful national dish of Colombia! The full-day tour to Lake Guatavita and Zipaquira that my BFF and I signed up for included a lunch stop at Brasas Del Llano, a well-known restaurant celebrated for its traditional cuisine with an emphasis on grilled meat. Situated in the heart of the town, the restaurant offers a lively atmosphere with live performance.
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COL: La Dora Restaurante Campestre

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Something that reminded me of sea coconut~ On one of the days during our trip, my BFF and I booked a half-day tour to marvel at Tequendama Falls and visit a coffee farm outside of Bogota. It concluded with lunch at La Dora, a humble eatery in the city of Fusagasuga located southwest of the capital city, which offers a pleasant view of the countryside.
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COL: Restaurante Casa Santa Clara

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'Ajiaco', a popular soup dish in Bogota, is a must! Perched atop the sacred Monserrate, a mountain towering over 3,000-metre above the city centre of Bogota, Restaurante Casa Santa Clara is a charming restaurant that showcases traditional cuisine from across Colombia. Despite not making a reservation at this popular venue, my BFF and I were fortunate to secure a table after waiting for 20 minutes or so.
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COL: Origen Bistro

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Cassava and cheese croquettes, anyone? Opened in 2018, Origen Bistro in Bogota, Colombia may be a relatively young restaurant, but it's quickly risen to fame for its delectable blend of traditional Colombian flavours and contemporary gastronomy. The restaurant also exudes charm through its architecture, featuring Spanish colonial style with Andalusian influences.
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COL: Andres Carne de Res

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Possibly Bogota's wildest restaurant-cum-bar! An iconic nightlife destination in Bogota, Andrés Carne de Res is truly a feast for the senses. Prior to my trip to Colombia, never had I been to such an eclectic establishment spread across five stories with 11 distinct dining areas, over 500 staff members and the capacity to accommodate up to 3,300 customers at once!
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COL: Juan Valdez Café

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Chillin' with ice-blended coffee infused with 'arequipe'! Juan Valdez Café is a coffee chain founded by the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia in 2002. It takes its name from a fictional character: a coffee farmer that's been portrayed in advertisements by the federation since 1958. While not as well-known as other global coffee chains, it's successfully expanded its reach to locations as distant as Malaysia.
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PAN: Sabroso Panama

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Panamanian style risotto with pigeon peas and smoked meat, anyone? Literally meaning 'delicious', Sabroso promises to tantalise your taste buds with the authentic flavours of "100% Panamanian cuisine" in a vibrant, colourful setting. Located on Perico Island at the southern end of Panama City, the restaurant has a terrace area that offers a beautiful view of Panama Bay.
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PAN: Restaurante El Trapiche

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Have you tried a dish called 'old clothes'? Established in 1983, Restaurante El Trapiche is well-known for celebrating the rich flavours of Panamanian cuisine, attracting both locals and tourists alike to its five branches across Panama City. My BFF and I visited the outlet at Albrook Mall, which is the second largest shopping mall in the American continent as of 2022.
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PAN: Café Coca-Cola

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Is it weird not to drink Coca-Cola at Café Coca-Cola? Here's a trivia: did you know that Panama and Cuba were among the first few countries to operate Coca-Cola bottling plants outside of North America in 1906? Café Coca-Cola isn't only the oldest café in Panama City, but also is the one and only in the world to be endorsed by the Coca-Cola Company. 
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SIN: Singapore Airlines SQ392 (Premium Economy)

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Delicious Indonesian 'nasi uduk' with chili prawns! The middle of this year saw me doing a long-haul flight in the Premium Economy Class cabin of Singapore Airlines' Airbus 350-900 aircraft for the first time. In fact, it was also my first time flying directly to Istanbul, Turkey from Singapore. In general, I enjoyed the two meal services: supper and breakfast.
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JPN: Ekiben Tabi Bento (駅弁 旅弁当)

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Not a single visit to Japan without 'ekiben'! A portmanteau of eki (lit. station) and bento (Japanese meal box), ekiben  has long been an icon of Japanese culinary culture. I know the meal boxes are served at room temperature, but I'm always drawn to them, thanks in part to their exquisite presentation. My family bought some from Ekiben Tabi Bento situated within Kyoto station to savour them for lunch, not inside a train, but in the comfort of our hotel room.
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TWN: EVA Air BR226 (Economy)

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How about indulging in some tea-infused menu onboard? Let's start our trip to the Americas with an exploration of the in-flight food and beverages onboard EVA Air BR226 from Singapore to Taipei, Taiwan. Photos in the coming posts remain in a square format because, as mentioned earlier, I lost most of my photos and the only ones I've got left are those I've shared on my Instagram.
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