Author: Ms. R.

This beloved shophouse restaurant just off Chinatown’s neon-glowing main drag has been honing the art of the perfect hoi tod, or oyster omelet, for more than three decades. Made from plump, briny bivalves, eggs, and a pancake-like batter thickened with rice flour for extra chew, Nai Mong’s star dish is much crispier and lighter than the oil-soaked versions you’ll often find elsewhere.  There are just a few options on the menu: order your omelet with fresh oysters or mussels,……

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The Glenfiddich House is most famously known as the home where Robert E. Lee planned the Battle of Antietam, but did you know the house is also the site of gruesome ghost story? Many people have passed through the halls of the Glenfiddich House, including the young Virginia J. Miller, who kept a diary throughout her time in the home. During Miller’s stay, the house was used as a hospital for Confederate soldiers. Her records include stores of many of……

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America’s first large silver lode was discovered in Virginia City, earning Nevada the title of “Silver State.” The city sprung up virtually overnight around the Comstock Lode in 1859 and had over 25,000 residents by 1873. In 1876, it was the source for the majority of the country’s precious metals. Although the town’s boomtown days are long over, it is still a popular tourist attraction due to its mining heritage. One of the testimonies to the town’s past is the……

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Tucked away in the shadow of the Himalayas in northeast India, towering burial mounds preserve a royal resting place from the ancient Ahom Kingdom. The Tai Dynasty may be long gone, ending in 1826, but the kings, queens, and nobles are still held in high esteem by their descendants. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a winding path through the leafy green archaeological park reveals a distinctive entombment style centered around a burial chamber. A hemispherical earthen mound covers the chamber,……

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Al Jazira Al Hamra was initially established as a fishing and pearl diving town in the 1830s. At the time, it housed approximately 200 people who mainly worked in pearl diving. The town was ruled by the Al Zaab tribe and kept about 25 fishing boats on the tidal island. By the turn of the 20th century, business was booming and Al Jazira Al Hamra was home to more than 2000 inhabitants. After oil was discovered in the United Arab Emirates,……

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In 1910, a pair of brothers from Gerona, Spain arrived in Ecuador with a dream of creating a textile empire. They got their start in Ambato, but expanded their business to Atuntaqui in 1924. With the help of hardworking locals, their business grew. The people of the Atuntaqui region, and specifically the Otavalo Valley, were skilled in textiles before the arrival of the Spanish. In pre-Columbian times, the area was known for fine spun and woven works. The precolonial……

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