Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes Oil, for deep-frying 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons of water, for sauce thickening Salt and sugar to taste Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish Marinade: 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 dashes ground white pepper Frying Batter: 1 egg white 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1/4 […]
Archive September 2014
Recipe: New Zealand’s Famous “PAV”
Both New Zealand and Australia claim the famous meringue dessert, Pavlova, as their “invention.” The Aussies and the Kiwis are known to have a lot of good friendly bantering over its ownership but, in the end, the recipe wins out and becomes a favorite for all who taste its sweet delectable texture. Enjoy… INGREDIENTS 4 […]
Recipe: Tahitian Poisson Cru
Poisson cru or ia ota in Tahitian is one of the most popular dishes in Tahiti. It is made with fresh raw fish and delicately diced vegetables soaked in coconut milk and marinated with lime juice and is found throughout Tahiti. It is a must try for all visitors and we guarantee you will want to recreate this delicious dish […]
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb – All of Hollywood is doing it!
Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge is truly special when exploring the world class city of Sydney, Australia. Not just for those looking for a little excitement, the bridge climb ultimately leads you to perhaps the best lookout spot in all of Sydney (there are a lot!), it’s really fun, well-organized and totally safe. Recently Bridgeclimb […]
Your ticket to the best flight deal
Booking a great airfare is harder work than it looks. We’ve all walked by a travel agent’s window and fixed our eyes on that tempting $1200 airfare to Australia. But how does an everyday globetrotter get that price? The truth is they often don’t. Not without sacrificing some convenience or comfort. Airfares are dynamic beasts […]
Top picks for an Unforgettable Beach Holiday
What makes for not just a good beach holiday but an unforgettable beach holiday? The sand, the sea, the location, the presence of crowds for people watching or the lack of crowds for privacy, the most out there destination or a vibrant nightlife scene with world class surfing? We have come up with some unique […]
Borneo the Bountiful…so much to see and do.
If a destination award for wilderness travel were to be handed out, Borneo would be a top contender. It is home to one of the oldest rainforest’s in the world with 15,000 species of flowering plants, 3,000 species of trees, 221 species of terrestrial mammals and 420 species of resident birds. It is also one of the few remaining natural habitats for […]
Nine marvelous reasons to visit the Cook Islands
Everyone wants to travel at some point in their lives to a tropical, South Pacific island. There’s a few famous ones, like Tahiti and Bora Bora… but many more. Tonga, Samoa, Fiji… and the Cook Islands. We know the islands well, but we’ve always had a close connection with the Cook Islands, and have come up […]
Recipe: Spicy Indian Chettinad Chicken
Chettinad cuisine is a style of cooking unique to Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India. “Chettinads” are actually a social caste of people from this region who for generations have been known for specialising in the preparation of food, and the cuisine is one of the spiciest and the most aromatic in all of India. […]
The Venice of Hong Kong – Tai O & Lantau Island
Hong Kong is just one of those cities you have to visit, at least once, in your lifetime. There’s literally too much to do, to see, and to eat! It’s a city which can actually be a trip unto itself, a standalone destination full of culture (and even a healthy dose of culture shock), interesting […]
