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3 Places To Consider For A Waterside Vacation

As more people plan to travel this year, a waterside vacation is in the cards for most travellers. A survey by the World Travel & Tourism Council revealed that 17 percent of travellers plan to go on an ocean cruise, and the poll also indicates that more people are planning to …

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Vessel at Hudson Yards in NYC

Recommended: Visit the Vessel at Hudson Yards in NYC

If you’re looking for places to visit in New York City this winter, the Vessel at Hudson Yards is worth checking out. …

How to make Singapore Chai Tow Kway

Recipe: How to make Singapore Chai Tow Kway or Fried Carrot Cake

It did not occur to me to make my own Chai Tow Kway in Singapore as it was sold at most hawker …

Chinese takeout from Mary Chung in Cambridge

Review: Ordering Chinese takeout from Mary Chung in Cambridge

I visited Mary Chung in Cambridge after coming across a recommendation from well-known American chef, Kenji Lopez, from Serious Eats. According to …

3 Unique Must-See Destinations In Texas

With an estimated 72.5 million out of state visitors in 2018, there’s no question that the Lone Star State is a popular …

meatballs Review of Picco Pizza and Ice Cream in Boston

Recommended: Review of Picco Pizza and Ice Cream in Boston

If you’re looking for a place to have a casual lunch in Boston, Picco is a great place for pizza and beer. …

Monet and Boston exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts

Recommended: The Monet and Boston exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts

If you’re in Boston any time from now to end Feb 2021, the ‘Monet and Boston’ exhibition at the Museum of Fine …

George Howell coffee roasters for great coffee in Boston

Visit George Howell coffee roasters for great coffee in Boston

With several coffee shops closed during COVID, I was glad to find the George Howell branch at Washington Street open. I learnt …

running route along Charles River Esplanade in Boston

Recommended: A running route along Charles River Esplanade in Boston

If you live in Cambridge or Boston, I would like to recommend a running route along Charles River Esplanade in Boston. The …

visit Middlesex Fells Reservation during your trip to Boston Massachusetts 

Four reasons to visit Middlesex Fells Reservation during your trip to Boston Massachusetts

This is my first post since coming to the US and I’m pleased to dedicate it to the Middlesex Fells Reservation. Here …

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About The Travelling Squid

Hi, I'm Phebe, the author of this blog. I fell in love with India in 2009, when I lived there for six months. Ever since, I've been trotting across the globe with my trusty backpack sometimes alone and at times with friends, albeit with a questionable sense of direction. Unlike the most courageous, I haven't sold my belongings to travel for a year or two. I currently hold an office job, and would like to show that it is very much possible to pursue one's love for travel and hold a day job at the same time. Check out the About section for more information on me and The Travelling Squid.

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The Vessel has got to be one of the most intriguin The Vessel has got to be one of the most intriguing structures I've been on. It's also a 'hike' to get from one end to another due to the staircases (and sub-zero temperatures). Definitely worth a visit - for more, see link in bio. (Note: The Vessel is closed from Jan 5-14, 2021)
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Brooklyn in the setting sun. Happy New Year! 😃 Brooklyn in the setting sun. Happy New Year! 😃 

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"There's nothing you can't do, Now you're in New Y "There's nothing you can't do,
Now you're in New York..."
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Brooklyn Bridge (near Dumbo) is a must-go while in nyc. It's beautiful during sunset, and you get a good view of Manhattan and a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty, [insert a bird idiom here]. Credit to the seagull who posed really well 😄.

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For Christmas, we made Singapore chai tao kway (fr For Christmas, we made Singapore chai tao kway (fried carrot cake)! Despite its English name, there's actually very little carrot in this dish 🥕. Do try making it on your own - it's a taste of home, especially if you're abroad. For the recipe, see link in bio. 
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#singaporefood #hawkerfood #chaitowkway #carrotcake
Great home-made Japanese curry with 'Stay Elevated Great home-made Japanese curry with 'Stay Elevated' craft beer from @otherhalfnyc . Great alternative to outdoor winter eating in nyc 
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Mary Chung is a legit Chinese restaurant located i Mary Chung is a legit Chinese restaurant located in Cambridge MA. Must-try items include their Dun Dun noodles and Suan La Chow Show 🌶️ I would advise against the Sze Chuan Dice Chicken as I couldn't tell whether it's an egg or chicken dish (despite them being of the same family) 😂 (Pic 3). For more, see link in bio. 
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In the late 1800s, many Bostonians were huge suppo In the late 1800s, many Bostonians were huge supporters of Monet and visited him at his residence in France. They brought back many of his paintings too. 35 of them are currently on showcase at the 'Monet and Boston's exhibition of the MFA - a must-visit if you have the chance 👍 You get to contrast Monet's works with that of Van Gogh too (some of his pieces are in the main gallery). For more, see link in bio.
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#monet  #bostonmfa #vangogh #bostonmuseumoffinearts #claudemonet
Apart from the cats, this cover resonates. The pri Apart from the cats, this cover resonates. The prime boxes were a nice touch 😄
Managed to get a bag of 12oz (340g) beans for US$1 Managed to get a bag of 12oz (340g) beans for US$10 during Black Friday, a price quite unheard of in Boston. Coffee was good and price was reasonable. In my view, one of the best places to have specialty coffee! ☕ For more, see link in bio.
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