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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 12 December 2009 10:34 |
 Seafood is a common cuisine served back in my hometown, Penang (Malaysia) as it is an island surrounded by sea. The only reason I less frequented the seafood restaurants back in my home country is because my Significant Other does not fancy the crustaceans, shrimps or even molluscs. The only decent seafood for him is fish that sounds boring to me as I have this protein every alternate day at home! Austin is a city in the middle of Texas. The nearest sea shore is Gulf of Mexico which is more than… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 11 December 2009 08:53 |
 Kemah is a town in Galveston County situated about 30 miles from Houston Downtown. Originally, the town is called 'Evergreen' which was established in 1898 after Texas & New Orleans Railroad extended track lines through this area. The new town however was destroyed by hurricane two years later and it was rebuilt in 1901. That was when 'Kemah' was born. Kemah was derived from Karankawa Indian word which means 'facing the wind', precisely describing the geography of this town that overlooks Galves… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Wednesday, 09 December 2009 08:42 |
 'Dim Sum' originates from Cantonese dialect that means 'snacks' or light food. Literally means 'Touch the Heart', Dim Sum has gained popularity among Chinese community and today it sorts of a staple dining culture especially among the Chinese of southern China, Hong Kong and south-east Asia origins. Folks get together to 'yum-cha' (literally means 'drink tea') and catch up among family members. Looking back at its origin, 'yum-cha' was developed owing to the need to rest when the Chinese travele… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Monday, 07 December 2009 10:15 |
 No visit to Space Center Houston is complete without touring Rocket Park. Located outdoor and accessible from indoor building of Space Center Houston, it can be reached by taking a short tram ride there. When we were there last month on 4th Saturday of October, it happened to be organizing JSC Open House. Rocket Park was opened to public and at the same time, there was a festival going on evolving fair, exhibition, hot air balloon and flying-type of activities nearby the vicinity. Time was runni… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 05 December 2009 08:43 |
 Stonehenge II and Easter Island Heads (Moai) Replica erected on a private land of Al Shepperd family made road users stare and ponder whether they are in England or Easter Island. We found out about Stonehenge II from 2009 Texas State Travel Guide under places of attraction in Ingram, Hill Country. To be more precise, Stonehenge II is located 2 miles west of Hunt on FM 1340. And, Al Shepperd family who is the owner of the land welcomes you to visit during the day. Our trip to Lost Maples State N… |
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Written by Shirley T
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Thursday, 10 December 2009 09:42 |
 Houston - the largest city in the state of Texas is named after Sam Houston, the first president of Republic of Texas who was also the General of Texas army that gained indepandance from Mexico. The city is the residence to 2.2 million people (2008 U.S. Census) and is ranked as the fourth largest city in United States after New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Nicknamed as the USA SpaceCity, Houston is also the business, industrial (mainly oil, natural gas, aeronautics, biomedical), financial and … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Tuesday, 08 December 2009 09:36 |
 For a typical Chinese, no matter which city they are visiting, it is always comforting to take a peek at Chinatown. Partly, Chinatown serves as a resourceful venue to stock up their daily food supplies that may not easily found in a typical grocery stores in United States. In addition to the shopping chores, I guess it is always interesting to feast on sumptuous meals at Chinese restaurants there! A taste of so-called 'home-country' cuisine! |
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Written by Shirley T
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Sunday, 06 December 2009 16:03 |
 I believe "Houston...The Eagle has landed" is a very meaningful phrase to mankind. Indicating human's advancement in space technology and moon exploration! This famous quote was uttered by Neil Armstrong on 20 July 1969 before the first man walked on the moon on the same day. It was delivered to Duke who worked at Mission Control Center in Johnson Space Center in Houston although the mission of Apollo 11 that launched Saturn V occurred at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Lyndon B. Johnson Space … |
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Written by Shirley T
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Friday, 04 December 2009 08:24 |
 In order to not get lost in Lost Maples State Natural Area, I would recommend you to read my earlier installment about Lost Maples and Maple Trail here. My previous installment showcases the photographs mainly from the stunning view of foliage along Maple Trail. While in this installment, I would love to share the photographs shot along East Trail in Lost Maples State Natural Area which is located about 5 miles north of Vanderpool in the state of Texas, United States. After walking through beaut… |
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Highlights...
Flower Arrangement Series
Like flowers, want to get creative? Step by step with images on how to design what you always wanted.
Thailand Adventures
Need itinerary of a week? Attractions in Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Floating Market, Kanchanaburi...
Big Bend US National Park (Texas)
From canyons, rivers, basins to mountains, a journey into wilderness!
Spring in Tokyo
Hanami and Sakura at Ueno, Akibahara, Imperial Palace, Sensoji Temple, Ameyoko Shopping Street...
The Best of Taipei
Our stories at Yangmingshan, Yehliu, Keelung, Jinshan, Danshui, Taipei...
Live, Do, Eat, Sleep in Texas
4 Seasons experience in The Lone Star state; hopping Austin, Blanco, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fredericksberg, Houston, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Terlingua, Vanderpool, Waco & more
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