Mulu, MYS – Gunung Mulu National Park, Part I
To get to Mulu, one almost certainly has to get to Miri. On a whole, the state of Sarawak is sparsely populated and too big to get to places by car. Mulu is one of
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Chicago: Gene and Jude’s
The nam e, Gene and Jude’s, gave me the impression of an upscale, bygone restaurant. It would have been dingy, and the waitstaff, impatient and arrogant. Steaks would be served on a silver platter.
Chicago: Au Cheval
One burger is synonymous with Chicago – Au Cheval. Even locals know that this is the place to get a burger in Chicago. Naturally, I spent my only meal in Chicago at Au Cheval. Getting
Springfield, IL: D’arcy’s Pint
I did not grow up in the United States, and certainly not in the Midwest. I might not have gotten as much culture shock as the next foreigner, thanks to years of prep work by
Troy, NY: Famous Lunch [Short]
We ate lunch at Beirut, a Lebanese restaurant in Troy. The opportunity to come to Troy is rare and far between, so I suggested that we stop here to try Famous Lunch. They are famous
Bloomington, IL: Steak’n Shake [Short]
America has many regional burger chains. Five guys and Shake Shack used to be an East Coast thing. In-n-out is still primarily West Coast. In the Midwest, there is Steak’n Shake (and Culver’s). Unfortunately, I
Champaign, IL: Jarling’s [Short]
My parents used to tell me of this ice cream shop that only opened during the summer. That’s not true on 2 accounts – they sell custards, and only closes for winter. But that’s besides