May 18, 2012

Restaurant Review: Fiddleheads Restaurant in Eagle Lake, Maine

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Flickr Photo Credit: David K. Overlooking beautiful Eagle Lake in northern Maine, this basic down-home diner is open Thursday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.

Restaurant Review: China Garden in Fort Kent, Maine

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Flickr Photo Credit: Feasting Made Easy Small, clean and offering a modest sized lunch buffet, this establishment was recommended by a family member as one of the best buffets in Aroostook County, Maine.

Restaurant Review: Rock’s Family Diner in Fort Kent, Maine

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Flickr Photo Credit: J.S. Lander Located on Main Street in Fort Kent, just along the Canadian border is a long standing diner that’s more of a local institution than a restaurant.

Budget Traveler’s Picnic Article

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Flickr Photo Credit: Johan Larsson If you’ve been a reader of this blog for a while now, you know that David and I are big fans of the picnic option while on the road.

Restaurant Review: The Blue Fig in Amman, Jordan

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Last night, we went out with some fellow expats to a very unique and hip restaurant in Amman . . . The Blue Fig.

Restaurant Review: The Dead Fish Tower

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com No, I did not get the name wrong. Located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, this open air loft-style Thai restaurant with the unique name has tons of rustic atmosphere, including an alligator farm pen on the way to the restrooms.

Restaurant Review: The River Balcony

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This restaurant and bar in Battambang, Cambodia is established on the open air upper floor of an historic riverside home. It can be a bit tricky to find, as it’s a fair bit away from the center of town.

Restaurant Review: Wild Jordan Cafe in Amman, Jordan

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Done in concrete, glass and steel with a modern Zen decor, this place offers commanding city views and a diverse menu with huge portion sizes.

Hotel Review: Hebron Youth Hostel – Jerusalem, Israel

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Photo Credit: Astroguyz.Com A dirt cheap option is Jerusalem’s Muslim Quarter, this place offers open dorm beds for about 25 shekels each, with shared bathroom.

Recipes for the Road: Good Ol’ Grilled Cheese

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Flickr Photo Credit: Ninja Poodles In almost any country we’ve ever been in, the following items have always been available. . .  

Recipes for the Road: A Romantic Pasta Dinner

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Flickr Photo Credit: Jetalone Looking to pull off a night of affordable romance on the road?

Recipes for the Road: Gourmet Sandwich Night

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Flickr Photo Credit: Moriza With a huge loaf of French, Italian or similar type of bread and a selection of pot-luck filling options (peppers, sliced cheese, meats, condiments, etc.), this can make for a really fun gathering.

Restaurant Review: Haret Jdoudna – Madaba, Jordan

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  Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com This restored historic home turned atmosphere-rich ethnic restaurant in Madaba, Jordan is just what the doctor ordered after a long day of sight-seeing.

Restaurant Review: Palm Palace – Salmiya Kuwait

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In Kuwait for the first time? Looking for a friendly, high quality, affordable restaurant? 

Hotel Review: A Bed and Breakfast in Jerusalem

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Photo Credit: Allenby #2 B&B Looking for a charming, affordable place to stay in Jerusalem? Something right by the bus line that can take you anywhere you want to go?

Hotel Review: The Doctor’s House in Korat, Thailand

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Photo Credit: Astroguyz.Com So, you’ve seen the blurb in the guide book and wanting a little more information? Here’s our take:

Hotel Review: Mariam Hotel in Madaba, Jordan

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Photo Credit: Mariam Hotel Sight seeing in Madaba and the surrounding area? Looking for an affordable, clean and friendly place to stay?

Hotel Review: Port Inn Guest House in Haifa, Israel

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Fresh off the bus in Haifa? If you don’t mind walking a bit, there’s a guest house not too far away. Here’s our take on the establishment.

Hotel Review: Palace Hotel in Amman, Jordan

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Photo Credit: Palace Hotel This affordable establishment is located in the older section of downtown Amman on King Faisal Street, just up the street from the King Hussein Mosque.

Restaurant and Hotel Review: Jasmine Pension and Restaurant

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  Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Fresh off the bus in Dahab? Received just about all the enthusiastic hotel pitches from well meaning drivers you can stand? Check this one out.

Restaurant Review: Cafe Fresco

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Enjoying all of the ethnic and anthropological treats Cambodia has to offer, but still hankering for a taste of home?

Hotel and Restaurant Review: Bann Kun Phra in Ayutthaya, Thailand

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Ph: 0-3524-1978  (48/2 Th U. Thong, Ayuthaya) email: bannkunpra@ai-ayuthaya.com Doing the full archeological tour in Ayuthaya and looking for an affordable place to rest your weary head?

Bar Review: The Station in Bangkok Thailand

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Located on the main drag between Khoasan Road and Soi Rambutri, this watering hole is truly unique.

Restaurant Review: Lotash Seed

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Located on Soi Rambutri, near Khoasan Road in Bangkok is a charming little hole in the wall called Lotash Seed.

Restaurant Review: Cabbages and Condoms in Bangkok, Thailand

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com In the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok lies a truly unique, comfortably priced Thai restaurant with tons of atmosphere.

Restaurant Review: Amigo Emil Restaurant

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com This charming eatery in the old section of Jerusalem is packed with atmosphere and boasts a comparatively diverse menu.

Hotel Review: Colonial Palace in Cusco, Peru

Colonial Palace in Cuzco, Peru.

Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com The Colonial Palace in Cusco is really quite charming, and we are excited to have a found so much atmosphere for such a great price. It’s a quaint place to base our exploration of Peru’s Sacred Valley, and conveniently located near most of Cusco’s attractions. 

Restaurant Review: La Fonda de Santiago in Puno, Peru

La Fonda de Santiago Restaurant in Puno, Peru.

Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com With a cute outdoor courtyard for customer seating, menu items with an Italian flair, and an eye for visual presentation, La Fonda de Santiago is a hit with both David and I.

Restaurant Review: Maikhana Indian Restaurant in Cusco, Peru

Maikhana Indian Restaurant in Cuzco, Peru.

Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com While hanging out in Cuzco on a tour of the Sacred Valley, we had a hankering for ethnic food. Would this place be just what the doctor ordered?

Restaurant Review: Si Senor in Miraflores – Lima, Peru

Si Senor Mexican Restaurant in Lima, Peru.

  When we heard there was an authentic Mexican bar and restaurant just down the street from Inkawasi in Miraflores, we were stoked. Would it be all we hoped for after several weeks on the road? 

Hotel Review: Cabanas La Tortuga in Ayampe, Ecuador

Cabanas la Tortuga in Ayampe, Ecuador

These little cabanas were not in the Lonely Planet guide book for South America. In fact, the little town of Ayampe was barely mentioned at all. 

Hotel Review: Inkawasi in Miraflores – Lima, Peru

Inkawasi in Lima, Peru.

Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Miraflores is a section of Lima, Peru that runs along the waterfront and is home to a fair number of expats, from what we’ve been able to tell. Inkawasi is a backpacker’s hostel in this same district. Our experience?

Restaurant Reviews: La Canoa in the Continental Hotel in Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Photo Credit: TrekHound.Com Directly across the courtyard and street from the front door of the downtown cathedral in Guayaquil is a great little restaurant in the Continental Hotel called La Canoa.

1-12-07 Waking up at Dream Kapture

Interior courtyard picture of Dream Kapture hostel in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Photo Credits: TrekHound.Com Our first night in-country, and a late arrival at that. How would we feel about this place in the morning?