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Japan Favorite Experiences

January 23, 2019 by Lynn Leave a Comment

A Few of our Japan Favorite Experiences … GETAWAY WEEKEND JAPANESE STYLE … An overnight or – even better – a getaway weekend at Nishimurya Honkan, a ryokan in the very historic hot springs town of Kinosaki Onsen.  We wandered around the charming town as a light mist of rain was falling, creating a beautiful… 

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Japan Culinary Experiences

January 16, 2019 by Lynn Leave a Comment

Japan culinary experiences …   Welcome to Matcha tea, Matcha Tea ice cream – with or without gold leaf sprinkles (!), Japanese pickles, the lightest most delicious rice crackers and rice snacks and much of the freshest fish in the world.  Plus, an amazing selection of fine aged Sake to sample and savor as well… 

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Japan Travel – Cultural Notes

December 26, 2018 by Lynn Leave a Comment

  Our three weeks of travel in Japan recently were organized to focus on culinary and cultural experiences.  It was an eye-opening trip full of exciting new tastes and insight into a highly successful culture which appears to be different from other eastern cultures we’ve experienced in significant ways.  Here are some reflections on the… 

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A four-day luxury getaway to Hong Kong

December 13, 2016 by Denis 5 Comments

Hong Kong has long been one of our favorite destinations in the world, so much so that we have rated it as our fourth best destination of a lifetime in our article “Best Travel Destinations of a Lifetime“, right after Paris, London and New York. Hong Kong boasts a population of more than seven million… 

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Singapore : Should you go to Singapore?

December 27, 2014 by Lynn 3 Comments

Singapore : Should you go to Singapore? . As we sail away from Singapore where we managed to have 2 fascinating tours in the space of 33 hours despite major jet lag after 28 hours of travel, I can summarize our experience in one word – awesome!  Yes, you should go and here’s why …… 

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BEST of Cook Islands food : delectable and delicious Ika Mata !

August 19, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Ika Mata. Here’s a fantastic summer dish from Rarotonga in the Cook Islands: ika mata, a raw fish salad with coconut milk marinated in lemon juice! In the Cook Islands, some claim that the authentic ika mata uses fresh yellow fin tuna but many variations using different types of fish can be found and enjoyed…. 

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BEST of China food : Zah Jian Mian !

August 15, 2014 by Denis Leave a Comment

Zah Jian Mian. Like all great cuisines of the world, Chinese cuisine is too rich in its diversity and in its offerings to be reduced to one single dish. There are very many dishes from many parts of China which could claim to represent the best which China has to offer. We have described several… 

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BEST of Cambodia food : Fish Amok !

August 11, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

Fish Amok. Cambodia’s Fish Amok. Here follows SeriousEats.com’s take on this famous dish which you will find in every Phnom Penh restaurant: This fish curry is often called Cambodia’s national dish, and for good reason—its presentation is beautiful and it tastes even better. Fish amok gets its signature flavor from kroeung, an aromatic curry paste… 

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China, we love the people, the cuisine, the diversity!

August 9, 2014 by Denis 1 Comment

China. COUNTRY ROLL No 37 : China, where we love the people, the cuisine, the diversity! Definitely one of our favorite countries in the whole world to visit again and again!   Stay tuned to BonVoyageurs.com for more Countries of the World as we share our joie de vivre from around the world.  Luxury escapes… 

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BEST of Brunei food : Ambuyat !

August 6, 2014 by Denis 3 Comments

  Read our previous posting: “Best of Brazil food: Feijoada!” BEST of Brunei food : Ambuyat ! The national dish of Brunei, ambuyat, is, on its own, tasteless. Made from powdered sago starch extracted from the bark of rumbia trees, ambuyat gets its flavor from being dipped in a variety of sauces using traditional forks… 

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TOP 10 travel experts and influencers on social media and rated as one of the most influential travel bloggers in the world, Denis and Lynn Gagnon have been circling the globe for more than 45 years. Former international business travelers, they know how to travel - with class, comfort, and style. Members of the National Press Club, PTBA , NATJA and SATW. Wish to connect? Email them at [email protected].

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