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msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1667996089#6_2445659209 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-configure-full-vpn-setup-on-a-netscaler-gateway-appliance/ | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Configure a full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Additional Parameters
Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
To configure split tunneling
Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
To configure network access to internal network resources
Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
Configuring Name Service Resolution
To add a DNS or WINS server within a session profile
Post navigation
| If Split Tunnel was configured to ON, you should configure the Intranet Applications you would like the users to access when connected to the VPN. Go to NetScaler Gateway > Resources > Intranet Applications
. Create a new Intranet Application. Select Transparent for FullVPN with Windows client. Select the protocol you would like to allow (TCP, UDP, or ANY), Destination Type (IP address and Mask, IP address Range, or Hostname). There is no full VPN support for for iOS and Android apps. Set a new policy for Citrix VPN on iOS and Android using following expression: REQ. HTTP . HEADER User-Agent CONTAINS /NSGiOSplugin Il REQ.HTTP.HEADER User -Agent CONTAINS /CitrixVPN
Bind the Intranet Applications created at the USER/GROUP/VSERVER level as required. | 2,452 | 3,211 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1667996089#7_2445661016 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-configure-full-vpn-setup-on-a-netscaler-gateway-appliance/ | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Configure a full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Additional Parameters
Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
To configure split tunneling
Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
To configure network access to internal network resources
Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
Configuring Name Service Resolution
To add a DNS or WINS server within a session profile
Post navigation
| There is no full VPN support for for iOS and Android apps. Set a new policy for Citrix VPN on iOS and Android using following expression: REQ. HTTP . HEADER User-Agent CONTAINS /NSGiOSplugin Il REQ.HTTP.HEADER User -Agent CONTAINS /CitrixVPN
Bind the Intranet Applications created at the USER/GROUP/VSERVER level as required. Additional Parameters
The following are some of the parameters we can configure and a brief description of each: Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
When split tunnel is set to off, the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in captures all network traffic originating from a user device and sends the traffic through the VPN tunnel to NetScaler Gateway. In other words, the VPN client establishes a default route from the client PC pointing to the NetScaler Gateway VIP, meaning that all the traffic needs to be sent through the tunnel to get to the destination. Since all the traffic is going to be sent through the tunnel, authorization policies must determine whether the traffic is allowed to pass through to internal network resources or be denied. While set to “off”, all traffic is going through the tunnel including Standard Web traffic to websites. | 2,885 | 4,081 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1667996089#8_2445663267 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-configure-full-vpn-setup-on-a-netscaler-gateway-appliance/ | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Configure a full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Additional Parameters
Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
To configure split tunneling
Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
To configure network access to internal network resources
Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
Configuring Name Service Resolution
To add a DNS or WINS server within a session profile
Post navigation
| Additional Parameters
The following are some of the parameters we can configure and a brief description of each: Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
When split tunnel is set to off, the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in captures all network traffic originating from a user device and sends the traffic through the VPN tunnel to NetScaler Gateway. In other words, the VPN client establishes a default route from the client PC pointing to the NetScaler Gateway VIP, meaning that all the traffic needs to be sent through the tunnel to get to the destination. Since all the traffic is going to be sent through the tunnel, authorization policies must determine whether the traffic is allowed to pass through to internal network resources or be denied. While set to “off”, all traffic is going through the tunnel including Standard Web traffic to websites. If the goal is to monitor and control this web traffic then we should forward these requests to an external Proxy using NetScaler. User devices can connect through a proxy server for access to internal networks as well. NetScaler Gateway supports the HTTP, SSL, FTP, and SOCKS protocols. To enable proxy support for user connections, you must specify these settings on NetScaler Gateway. You can specify the IP address and port used by the proxy server on NetScaler Gateway. | 3,211 | 4,556 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1667996089#9_2445665666 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-configure-full-vpn-setup-on-a-netscaler-gateway-appliance/ | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Configure a full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Additional Parameters
Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
To configure split tunneling
Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
To configure network access to internal network resources
Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
Configuring Name Service Resolution
To add a DNS or WINS server within a session profile
Post navigation
| If the goal is to monitor and control this web traffic then we should forward these requests to an external Proxy using NetScaler. User devices can connect through a proxy server for access to internal networks as well. NetScaler Gateway supports the HTTP, SSL, FTP, and SOCKS protocols. To enable proxy support for user connections, you must specify these settings on NetScaler Gateway. You can specify the IP address and port used by the proxy server on NetScaler Gateway. The proxy server is used as a forward proxy for all further connections to the internal network. For more information review the following links: Enabling Proxy Support for User Connections
Split Tunnel OFF
Split Tunnel ON
You can enable split tunneling to prevent the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in from sending unnecessary network traffic to NetScaler Gateway. If split tunnel is enabled, the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in sends only traffic destined for networks protected (intranet applications) by NetScaler Gateway through the VPN tunnel. The NetScaler Gateway Plug-in does not send network traffic destined for unprotected networks to NetScaler Gateway. | 4,082 | 5,208 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1667996089#10_2445667836 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-configure-full-vpn-setup-on-a-netscaler-gateway-appliance/ | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Configure a full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Additional Parameters
Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
To configure split tunneling
Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
To configure network access to internal network resources
Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
Configuring Name Service Resolution
To add a DNS or WINS server within a session profile
Post navigation
| The proxy server is used as a forward proxy for all further connections to the internal network. For more information review the following links: Enabling Proxy Support for User Connections
Split Tunnel OFF
Split Tunnel ON
You can enable split tunneling to prevent the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in from sending unnecessary network traffic to NetScaler Gateway. If split tunnel is enabled, the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in sends only traffic destined for networks protected (intranet applications) by NetScaler Gateway through the VPN tunnel. The NetScaler Gateway Plug-in does not send network traffic destined for unprotected networks to NetScaler Gateway. When the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in starts, it obtains the list of intranet applications from NetScaler Gateway and establishes a route for each subnet defined on the intranet application tab in the client PC. The NetScaler Gateway Plug-in examines all packets transmitted from the user device and compares the addresses within the packets to the list of intranet applications (routing table created when the VPN connection was started). If the destination address in the packet is within one of the intranet applications, the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in sends the packet through the VPN tunnel to NetScaler Gateway. If the destination address is not in a defined intranet application, the packet is not encrypted and the user device then routes the packet appropriately using the default routing originally defined on the client PC. “ When you enable split tunneling, intranet applications define the network traffic that is intercepted and send through the tunnel”. | 4,557 | 6,172 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1667996089#11_2445670507 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-configure-full-vpn-setup-on-a-netscaler-gateway-appliance/ | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Configure a full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Additional Parameters
Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
To configure split tunneling
Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
To configure network access to internal network resources
Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
Configuring Name Service Resolution
To add a DNS or WINS server within a session profile
Post navigation
| When the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in starts, it obtains the list of intranet applications from NetScaler Gateway and establishes a route for each subnet defined on the intranet application tab in the client PC. The NetScaler Gateway Plug-in examines all packets transmitted from the user device and compares the addresses within the packets to the list of intranet applications (routing table created when the VPN connection was started). If the destination address in the packet is within one of the intranet applications, the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in sends the packet through the VPN tunnel to NetScaler Gateway. If the destination address is not in a defined intranet application, the packet is not encrypted and the user device then routes the packet appropriately using the default routing originally defined on the client PC. “ When you enable split tunneling, intranet applications define the network traffic that is intercepted and send through the tunnel”. For more information review the following link: Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
NetScaler Gateway also supports reverse split tunneling, which defines the network traffic that NetScaler Gateway does not intercept. If you set split tunneling to reverse, intranet applications define the network traffic that NetScaler Gateway does not intercept. When you enable reverse split tunneling, all network traffic directed to internal IP addresses bypasses the VPN tunnel, while other traffic goes through NetScaler Gateway. Reverse split tunneling can be used to log all non-local LAN traffic. | 5,209 | 6,764 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1667996089#12_2445673117 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-configure-full-vpn-setup-on-a-netscaler-gateway-appliance/ | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Configure a full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Additional Parameters
Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
To configure split tunneling
Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
To configure network access to internal network resources
Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
Configuring Name Service Resolution
To add a DNS or WINS server within a session profile
Post navigation
| For more information review the following link: Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
NetScaler Gateway also supports reverse split tunneling, which defines the network traffic that NetScaler Gateway does not intercept. If you set split tunneling to reverse, intranet applications define the network traffic that NetScaler Gateway does not intercept. When you enable reverse split tunneling, all network traffic directed to internal IP addresses bypasses the VPN tunnel, while other traffic goes through NetScaler Gateway. Reverse split tunneling can be used to log all non-local LAN traffic. For example, if users have a home wireless network and are logged on with the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in, NetScaler Gateway does not intercept network traffic destined to a printer or another device within the wireless network. To configure split tunneling
From the Configuration Utility navigate to Configuration tab > NetScaler Gateway > Policies > Session. In the details pane, on the Profiles tab, select a profile and then click Open. On the Client Experience tab, next to Split Tunnel, select Global Override, select an option and then click OK twice. Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
When planning your NetScaler Gateway deployment, it is important to consider split tunneling and the default authorization action and authorization policies. | 6,172 | 7,525 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1667996089#13_2445675515 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-configure-full-vpn-setup-on-a-netscaler-gateway-appliance/ | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Configure a full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Additional Parameters
Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
To configure split tunneling
Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
To configure network access to internal network resources
Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
Configuring Name Service Resolution
To add a DNS or WINS server within a session profile
Post navigation
| For example, if users have a home wireless network and are logged on with the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in, NetScaler Gateway does not intercept network traffic destined to a printer or another device within the wireless network. To configure split tunneling
From the Configuration Utility navigate to Configuration tab > NetScaler Gateway > Policies > Session. In the details pane, on the Profiles tab, select a profile and then click Open. On the Client Experience tab, next to Split Tunnel, select Global Override, select an option and then click OK twice. Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
When planning your NetScaler Gateway deployment, it is important to consider split tunneling and the default authorization action and authorization policies. For example, you have an authorization policy that allows access to a network resource. You have split tunneling set to ON and you do not configure intranet applications to send network traffic through NetScaler Gateway. When NetScaler Gateway has this type of configuration, access to the resource is allowed, but users cannot access the resource. Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
If the authorization policy denies access to a network resource, you have split tunneling set to ON, and intranet applications are configured to route network traffic through NetScaler Gateway, the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in sends traffic to NetScaler Gateway, but access to the resource is denied. For more information about authorization policies, review the following: | 6,765 | 8,297 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1667996089#14_2445678092 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-configure-full-vpn-setup-on-a-netscaler-gateway-appliance/ | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Configure a full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Additional Parameters
Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
To configure split tunneling
Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
To configure network access to internal network resources
Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
Configuring Name Service Resolution
To add a DNS or WINS server within a session profile
Post navigation
| For example, you have an authorization policy that allows access to a network resource. You have split tunneling set to ON and you do not configure intranet applications to send network traffic through NetScaler Gateway. When NetScaler Gateway has this type of configuration, access to the resource is allowed, but users cannot access the resource. Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
If the authorization policy denies access to a network resource, you have split tunneling set to ON, and intranet applications are configured to route network traffic through NetScaler Gateway, the NetScaler Gateway Plug-in sends traffic to NetScaler Gateway, but access to the resource is denied. For more information about authorization policies, review the following: Configuring Authorization
Configuring Authorization Policies
Setting Default Global Authorization
To configure network access to internal network resources
In the configuration utility, on the Configuration tab > NetScaler Gateway > Resources > Intranet Applications. In the details pane, click Add. Complete the parameters for allowing network access, click Create and then click Close. Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
When we do not setup intranet IPs for the VPN users, the user sends the traffic to the NetScaler Gateway VIP and then from there the NetScaler builds a new packet to the intranet application resource located on the internal LAN. This new packet is going to be sourced from the SNIP toward the intranet application. | 7,525 | 9,029 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1667996089#15_2445680644 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-configure-full-vpn-setup-on-a-netscaler-gateway-appliance/ | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Configure a full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Additional Parameters
Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
To configure split tunneling
Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
To configure network access to internal network resources
Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
Configuring Name Service Resolution
To add a DNS or WINS server within a session profile
Post navigation
| Configuring Authorization
Configuring Authorization Policies
Setting Default Global Authorization
To configure network access to internal network resources
In the configuration utility, on the Configuration tab > NetScaler Gateway > Resources > Intranet Applications. In the details pane, click Add. Complete the parameters for allowing network access, click Create and then click Close. Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
When we do not setup intranet IPs for the VPN users, the user sends the traffic to the NetScaler Gateway VIP and then from there the NetScaler builds a new packet to the intranet application resource located on the internal LAN. This new packet is going to be sourced from the SNIP toward the intranet application. From here, the intranet application gets the packet, processes it and then attempts to reply back to the source of that packet (the SNIP in this case). The SNIP get the packet and send the reply back to the client who made the request. For more information review the following link: No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
When Intranet IP are being used, the user sends the traffic to the NetScaler Gateway VIP and then from there the NetScaler is going to map the client IP into one of the configured INTRANET IPs from the Pool. Be advised that the NetScaler is going to own the Intranet IP pool and for this reason these ranges shouldn’t be used in the internal network. | 8,297 | 9,693 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1667996089#16_2445683094 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-configure-full-vpn-setup-on-a-netscaler-gateway-appliance/ | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
How to Configure Full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Configure a full VPN Setup on a NetScaler Gateway Appliance
Additional Parameters
Split Tunnel
Diagram of split tunnel settings
Split Tunnel Off
Split Tunnel ON
Reverse Split Tunnel
To configure split tunneling
Configuring Split Tunneling and Authorization
Diagram of split tunneling and authorization policy
To configure network access to internal network resources
Intranet IPs
No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
Configuring Name Service Resolution
To add a DNS or WINS server within a session profile
Post navigation
| From here, the intranet application gets the packet, processes it and then attempts to reply back to the source of that packet (the SNIP in this case). The SNIP get the packet and send the reply back to the client who made the request. For more information review the following link: No Intranet IPs
Intranet IPs
When Intranet IP are being used, the user sends the traffic to the NetScaler Gateway VIP and then from there the NetScaler is going to map the client IP into one of the configured INTRANET IPs from the Pool. Be advised that the NetScaler is going to own the Intranet IP pool and for this reason these ranges shouldn’t be used in the internal network. The NetScaler will assign an Intranet IP for the incoming VPN connections like a DHCP server would do. The NetScaler builds a new packet to the intranet application located on the LAN the user would access. This new packet is going to be sourced from one of the Intranet IPs toward the intranet application | 9,030 | 10,000 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668009455#0_2445685114 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-update-an-ssl-certificate-on-netscaler/ | How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler
How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler
Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Graphic User Interface
Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Command Line Interface
Post navigation
| How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler – Intelligent Systems Monitoring
How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler
February 19, 2019
February 25, 2019
Citrix Citrix
Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Graphic User Interface
Overview diagram of how to update an SSL certificate on NetScaler
To update an existing certificate from the GUI of the appliance, complete the following procedure: From the NetScaler navigation panel expand Traffic Management expand Certificates, and click the Server Certificates node. Note: In older NetScaler versions, if you don’t see the Server Certificates node, then click the Certificates node instead. On the right, in the SSL Certificates page, select the certificate you want to update, and click Update. In newer versions of NetScaler, check the box next to Update the certificate and key. In the Certificate File Name field, click Choose File > Local, and browse to the updated .pfx file or certificate PEM file. The .pfx files are only supported in newer versions of NetScaler. If you are uploading a .pfx file, NetScaler will prompt you to specify the .pfx file password. If you uploaded a certificate .pem file, you will also have to upload a certificate .key file. | 0 | 1,225 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668009455#1_2445686942 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-update-an-ssl-certificate-on-netscaler/ | How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler
How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler
Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Graphic User Interface
Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Command Line Interface
Post navigation
| In newer versions of NetScaler, check the box next to Update the certificate and key. In the Certificate File Name field, click Choose File > Local, and browse to the updated .pfx file or certificate PEM file. The .pfx files are only supported in newer versions of NetScaler. If you are uploading a .pfx file, NetScaler will prompt you to specify the .pfx file password. If you uploaded a certificate .pem file, you will also have to upload a certificate .key file. If the .key is encrypted, then you’ll need to specify the encryption password. If the common name of the new certificate does not match the old certificate, then check the box next to No Domain Check. Click OK. This will automatically update every SSL Virtual Server on which this certificate is bound. After replacing the certificate, you might have to update the certificate link to a new Intermediate certificate. | 759 | 1,642 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668009455#2_2445688417 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-update-an-ssl-certificate-on-netscaler/ | How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler
How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler
Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Graphic User Interface
Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Command Line Interface
Post navigation
| If the .key is encrypted, then you’ll need to specify the encryption password. If the common name of the new certificate does not match the old certificate, then check the box next to No Domain Check. Click OK. This will automatically update every SSL Virtual Server on which this certificate is bound. After replacing the certificate, you might have to update the certificate link to a new Intermediate certificate. Right-click the updated certificate, and click Cert Links, to see if it is currently linked to an intermediate certificate. If not linked to anything, then right-click the updated certificate, and click Link, to link it to an intermediate certificate. If it doesn’t give you an option to link it to, then you’ll first have to install the new intermediate certificate on the NetScaler under the CA Certificates node. After you receive a renewed certificate from the certificate authority, you can update existing certificates from NetScaler MAS without needing to log on to individual NetScaler instances. For detailed instructions refer to Citrix Documentation – How to Update an Installed Certificate from NetScaler MAS. | 1,226 | 2,364 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668009455#3_2445690164 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-update-an-ssl-certificate-on-netscaler/ | How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler
How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler
Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Graphic User Interface
Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Command Line Interface
Post navigation
| Right-click the updated certificate, and click Cert Links, to see if it is currently linked to an intermediate certificate. If not linked to anything, then right-click the updated certificate, and click Link, to link it to an intermediate certificate. If it doesn’t give you an option to link it to, then you’ll first have to install the new intermediate certificate on the NetScaler under the CA Certificates node. After you receive a renewed certificate from the certificate authority, you can update existing certificates from NetScaler MAS without needing to log on to individual NetScaler instances. For detailed instructions refer to Citrix Documentation – How to Update an Installed Certificate from NetScaler MAS. Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Command Line Interface
Certificates can be updated from the CLI by running update ssl certKey MyCert. However, the certificate files must be stored somewhere on the appliance, and already be in PEM format. Use the following command to update the certificate from the command line interface: update ssl certkey <Cert_Key_Name> [-cert <String>]
[ (-key <String> [-password]) | -fipsKey <String>]
[-inform (DER|PEM)] [-noDomainCheck]
For detailed information about this command refer to Citrix Documentation. Note: | 1,642 | 2,921 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668009455#4_2445692050 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/citrix/how-to-update-an-ssl-certificate-on-netscaler/ | How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler
How to Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler
Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Graphic User Interface
Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Command Line Interface
Post navigation
| Update an SSL Certificate on NetScaler using Command Line Interface
Certificates can be updated from the CLI by running update ssl certKey MyCert. However, the certificate files must be stored somewhere on the appliance, and already be in PEM format. Use the following command to update the certificate from the command line interface: update ssl certkey <Cert_Key_Name> [-cert <String>]
[ (-key <String> [-password]) | -fipsKey <String>]
[-inform (DER|PEM)] [-noDomainCheck]
For detailed information about this command refer to Citrix Documentation. Note: If the private key is password protected, you must specify the password. If you do not do so, you are prompted to specify the password. Post navigation
How to Customize NetScaler Gateway Logon Page for Various NetScaler Versions
How to Convert PFX Certificate to PEM Format for Use with NetScaler | 2,364 | 3,218 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668013269#0_2445693498 | http://intelligentsystemsmonitoring.com/knowledgebase/sophos/apc-violation-exploits-detected-jan-12th-2018/ | APC Violation exploits detected – Jan 12th 2018. – Intelligent Systems Monitoring | APC Violation exploits detected – Jan 12th 2018.
APC Violation exploits detected – Jan 12th 2018.
[Updated 18th Jan 2018 – 13:01 UTC]
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APC Violation exploits detected – Jan 12th 2018. January 17, 2018
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For the majority of endpoints affected by this issue it was automatically resolved on Saturday 13th Jan 2018. If you are still experiencing issues with ‘APC Violation’ detections which may cause computer screens to flash, please contact Sophos Support for assistance. Please note: That while the issue may be resolved and files will no longer be getting blocked, you may have a backlog of messages (popups) that are still queued to be displayed on the endpoint. These messages can be ignored and will stop when the queue has been processed. You can manually clear this backlog by deleting all the files in: C: ProgramDataSophosHealthEvent StoreIncoming
Then reboot the machine to clear any queued in memory. | 0 | 918 |
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APC Violation exploits detected – Jan 12th 2018.
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| That while the issue may be resolved and files will no longer be getting blocked, you may have a backlog of messages (popups) that are still queued to be displayed on the endpoint. These messages can be ignored and will stop when the queue has been processed. You can manually clear this backlog by deleting all the files in: C: ProgramDataSophosHealthEvent StoreIncoming
Then reboot the machine to clear any queued in memory. Sophos is aware that a small amount of customers have reported multiple detections of ‘APC Violation’ exploits being detected in a variety of files, including SophosClean. Applies to the following Sophos product (s) and version (s)
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Legitimate applications being detected causing some applications to crash. Sophos has confirmed the detections are an incorrect detection (not malicious). A fix for this is has been confirmed and is being rolled out to customers automatically now. Please be aware that it make take a few hours to reach everyone. | 493 | 1,482 |
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APC Violation exploits detected – Jan 12th 2018.
[Updated 18th Jan 2018 – 13:01 UTC]
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| Sophos is aware that a small amount of customers have reported multiple detections of ‘APC Violation’ exploits being detected in a variety of files, including SophosClean. Applies to the following Sophos product (s) and version (s)
Sophos Intercept X
Legitimate applications being detected causing some applications to crash. Sophos has confirmed the detections are an incorrect detection (not malicious). A fix for this is has been confirmed and is being rolled out to customers automatically now. Please be aware that it make take a few hours to reach everyone. No actions are required to be taken for this fix to be applied, providing an effected endpoint is online and connected to the Sophos Central console it will receive the fix. The fix for this issue will be applied automatically to any affected endpoints providing they are online and able to connect to the Sophos Central Console. Customers who wish to speed up the application of the fix can use the following instructions to refresh their policies and disable the APC Violation exploit feature. Navigate to an Endpoint Threat Protection policy
Under ‘Runtime Protection’ un-check the ‘Protect media applications’ option
Save the policy
Edit the policy again and enable the same ‘Protect media applications’ option
Save the policy
Repeat this process for all Endpoint Threat Protection policies
The rollout has now been completed. If you’ve spotted an error or would like to provide feedback on this article, please use the section below to rate and comment on the article. | 918 | 2,456 |
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APC Violation exploits detected – Jan 12th 2018.
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| No actions are required to be taken for this fix to be applied, providing an effected endpoint is online and connected to the Sophos Central console it will receive the fix. The fix for this issue will be applied automatically to any affected endpoints providing they are online and able to connect to the Sophos Central Console. Customers who wish to speed up the application of the fix can use the following instructions to refresh their policies and disable the APC Violation exploit feature. Navigate to an Endpoint Threat Protection policy
Under ‘Runtime Protection’ un-check the ‘Protect media applications’ option
Save the policy
Edit the policy again and enable the same ‘Protect media applications’ option
Save the policy
Repeat this process for all Endpoint Threat Protection policies
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Editor’s Letter: 50 Places of a Lifetime
Every curious traveler should visit these treasures. Published September 17, 2009
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Our November/December issue is a special collector’s edition, “50 Places of a Lifetime,” and it’s heading to a mailbox or newsstand near you. Here’s the introduction to the package from the pages of the magazine; the complete list of all of our Places of a Lifetime can be found after the jump. A decade ago, Traveler published a landmark issue– “50 Places of a Lifetime”–that in subsequent years has become something of a hallmark of the magazine, spawning related books, podcasts, special issues, web content, games, mobile apps–even a round-the-world jet trip from National Geographic Expeditions to lift off in October 2010. Long before The Bucket List and 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, we sought to showcase those treasured destinations that every curious traveler should visit in a lifetime. | 0 | 1,091 |
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Our November/December issue is a special collector’s edition, “50 Places of a Lifetime,” and it’s heading to a mailbox or newsstand near you. Here’s the introduction to the package from the pages of the magazine; the complete list of all of our Places of a Lifetime can be found after the jump. A decade ago, Traveler published a landmark issue– “50 Places of a Lifetime”–that in subsequent years has become something of a hallmark of the magazine, spawning related books, podcasts, special issues, web content, games, mobile apps–even a round-the-world jet trip from National Geographic Expeditions to lift off in October 2010. Long before The Bucket List and 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, we sought to showcase those treasured destinations that every curious traveler should visit in a lifetime. Now, in Traveler’s 25th-anniversary year, we recognize the first 50 places and offer another 50 that speak to the transformation of travel since 1999–how we travel, where we travel, why we travel. Ten years ago, we could see the emerging signs of a new kind of journeying–one that puts a premium on sense of place, authenticity, culture, sustainability, and experience rather than mere sightseeing. These elements became the compass we use to steer you to destinations that are more than just numbers in a hot list. Our first 50 picks were icons the world collectively recognizes as superlative. What we offer in the following pages is what sets this magazine apart. | 227 | 1,758 |
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Editor’s Letter: 50 Places of a Lifetime | Now, in Traveler’s 25th-anniversary year, we recognize the first 50 places and offer another 50 that speak to the transformation of travel since 1999–how we travel, where we travel, why we travel. Ten years ago, we could see the emerging signs of a new kind of journeying–one that puts a premium on sense of place, authenticity, culture, sustainability, and experience rather than mere sightseeing. These elements became the compass we use to steer you to destinations that are more than just numbers in a hot list. Our first 50 picks were icons the world collectively recognizes as superlative. What we offer in the following pages is what sets this magazine apart. We go beyond the obvious. You’ll see that we’ve picked locations of character–and asked those with a personal connection to them to tell us why they are important, unique, compelling. Some are places you may know but haven’t seen the way we view them here. Others, we hope, are surprises that may seduce you to explore them firsthand. We address what makes a destination special, what will reward the traveler, why you should come here rather than go somewhere else. | 1,091 | 2,225 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668016601#3_2445705744 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2009/09/17/50_places_of_a_lifetime_1/ | Editor’s Letter: 50 Places of a Lifetime | Editor’s Letter: 50 Places of a Lifetime
Editor’s Letter: 50 Places of a Lifetime | We go beyond the obvious. You’ll see that we’ve picked locations of character–and asked those with a personal connection to them to tell us why they are important, unique, compelling. Some are places you may know but haven’t seen the way we view them here. Others, we hope, are surprises that may seduce you to explore them firsthand. We address what makes a destination special, what will reward the traveler, why you should come here rather than go somewhere else. We are more sensitive than ever to the fact that many places we love most are deeply threatened–and our challenge is to preserve them for future generations. When they travel, I want my children to know the same joy I feel every time I discover somewhere new and different. We all begin that journey by finding a place that sings to us. We hope you find many destinations in these pages that do just that. – Keith Bellows, Editor in Chief
The following is a list of all of the Places of a Lifetime we’ve featured in the magazine, from both 1999 and 2009; | 1,759 | 2,779 |
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Editor’s Letter: 50 Places of a Lifetime | We are more sensitive than ever to the fact that many places we love most are deeply threatened–and our challenge is to preserve them for future generations. When they travel, I want my children to know the same joy I feel every time I discover somewhere new and different. We all begin that journey by finding a place that sings to us. We hope you find many destinations in these pages that do just that. – Keith Bellows, Editor in Chief
The following is a list of all of the Places of a Lifetime we’ve featured in the magazine, from both 1999 and 2009; the newer selections are in bold, and are also featured on an interactive map here. To see a photo gallery of many of the places featured in this year’s issue, click here. And to hear music selections inspired by each of the places from our current issue, click here. How many have you visited? URBAN SPACES
Athens, Greece
Atlanta, Georgia
Barcelona, Spain
Berlin, Germany
Delhi, India
Dublin, Ireland
Florence, Italy
Hong Kong, China
Istanbul, Turkey
Jerusalem, Israel
London, England
Mexico City, Mexico
New York, New York
Paris, France
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
San Francisco, California
St. Petersburg, Russia
Tokyo, Japan
Vancouver, Canada
Venice, Italy
WILD PLACES
Aleutian Islands, Alaska
Amazon Forest
Antarctica
Arnhem Land, Australia
Australian Outback
Auyuittuq National Park, Canada
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Canadian Rockies
Coast Redwoods, California
Galápagos Islands
Grand Canyon
Lake Baikal, Russia
Madidi National Park, Bolivia
Okavango Delta, Botswana
Papua New Guinea’s Coral Reefs
Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
Sahara
Serengeti
South Georgia Island, South Atlantic Ocean
Venezuela’s Tepuis
PARADISE FOUND
Aitutaki, Cook Islands
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Boundary Waters, Minnesota
British Virgin Islands
Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, Brazil
Greek Islands
Hawaiian Islands
Japanese Ryokan
Kerala, India
Lord Howe Island, Australia
Mayreau, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Molokai, Hawaii
Mount Rigi, Switzerland
Pacific Islands
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique
Salina, Italy
Seychelles
Torres del Paine, Chile
Yap’s Outer Islands, Micronesia
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Asturias, Spain
Azure Coast, Turkey
Big Sur, California
Canadian Maritimes
Cordillera Terraces, Philippines
Danang to Hue, Vietnam
Gaspé Peninsula, Canada
Gobi desert, China and Mongolia
Lake District, England
Loire Valley, France
Mendoza, Argentina
Montenegro
North Island, New Zealand
Norway’s Coast
Piedmont region, Virginia
Rif Mountains, Morocco
Sawtooth Mountains, Idaho
Tuscany
Vermont
WORLD WONDERS
Acropolis, Greece
Angkor, Cambodia
Cyberspace
Easter Island, Chile
Fatehpur Sikri, India
Great Wall, China
Karnak, Egypt
Kuelap, Peru
Leptis Magna, Libya
Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Machu Picchu, Peru
Mesa Verde, Colorado
Petra, Jordan
Potala Palace, Tibe t
Pyramids, Egypt
Sagrada Família, Spain
Samarkand and Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Terra Cotta Army, China
Taj Mahal, India
Vatican City
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668022508#0_2445710794 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2012/06/06/is-the-next-austin-in-oklahoma/ | Is the “Next Austin” in Oklahoma? | Is the “Next Austin” in Oklahoma?
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Is the “Next Austin” in Oklahoma? By Aric S. Queen
Published June 6, 2012
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At the risk of cheap rent increasing and a Pinkberry being on every corner, I’m going to go ahead and say it — one of Oklahoma’s two main towns (Oklahoma City and Tulsa) is going to be the next Austin. Granted, I don’t have all the fancy numbers to back this claim up, but fancy numbers are not what Okies are all about. They’re good folks who love their live music, and anyone who begs to differ should spend an evening catching a show at Tulsa’s iconic Cain’s Ballroom. So which is it? Well, I’d say three things: | 0 | 790 |
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At the risk of cheap rent increasing and a Pinkberry being on every corner, I’m going to go ahead and say it — one of Oklahoma’s two main towns (Oklahoma City and Tulsa) is going to be the next Austin. Granted, I don’t have all the fancy numbers to back this claim up, but fancy numbers are not what Okies are all about. They’re good folks who love their live music, and anyone who begs to differ should spend an evening catching a show at Tulsa’s iconic Cain’s Ballroom. So which is it? Well, I’d say three things: 1. People. As I mentioned, Okies are hungry for entertainment. Years of hearing you all call us a drive-thru state and immediately launching into the song — with more than enough emphasis on the OOOOOOO, thank you — has worn us thin (and we hate anything thin), and has created a monster when it comes to grasping at ways to entertain ourselves. Think I’m lying? | 203 | 1,153 |
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Is the “Next Austin” in Oklahoma?
So which is it?
| 1. People. As I mentioned, Okies are hungry for entertainment. Years of hearing you all call us a drive-thru state and immediately launching into the song — with more than enough emphasis on the OOOOOOO, thank you — has worn us thin (and we hate anything thin), and has created a monster when it comes to grasping at ways to entertain ourselves. Think I’m lying? Ask Seattle. They’re still sore over us stealing their NBA team. And doing better with it than they did. 2. Location. | 790 | 1,271 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668022508#3_2445714336 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2012/06/06/is-the-next-austin-in-oklahoma/ | Is the “Next Austin” in Oklahoma? | Is the “Next Austin” in Oklahoma?
Is the “Next Austin” in Oklahoma?
So which is it?
| Ask Seattle. They’re still sore over us stealing their NBA team. And doing better with it than they did. 2. Location. New York, Louisiana, Chicago, Austin, Los Angeles. We’re in the middle of it all. Gas is expensive these days. Everybody wins. 3. | 1,154 | 1,401 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668022508#4_2445714983 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2012/06/06/is-the-next-austin-in-oklahoma/ | Is the “Next Austin” in Oklahoma? | Is the “Next Austin” in Oklahoma?
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| New York, Louisiana, Chicago, Austin, Los Angeles. We’re in the middle of it all. Gas is expensive these days. Everybody wins. 3. Vision. We actually produce serious visionaries, something we don’t get enough credit for. ” This is the home of everyone from legends like Woody Guthrie and Leon Russell,” says Oklahoma City’s Okie Dope Records co-founder Rob Vera, “to critical favorites like The Flaming Lips and Chainsaw Kittens .” Me and Tyson Meade, lead singer of the Chainsaw Kittens. Please be respectful of copyright. | 1,272 | 1,794 |
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Is the “Next Austin” in Oklahoma?
So which is it?
| Vision. We actually produce serious visionaries, something we don’t get enough credit for. ” This is the home of everyone from legends like Woody Guthrie and Leon Russell,” says Oklahoma City’s Okie Dope Records co-founder Rob Vera, “to critical favorites like The Flaming Lips and Chainsaw Kittens .” Me and Tyson Meade, lead singer of the Chainsaw Kittens. Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Speaking of the Kittens, I met frontman Tyson Meade for a coffee to discuss this very thing. “ OKC (Oklahoma City) has such a brilliant assortment of freaks and drag queens and drop-outs and drop-ins and dreamers” says Meade, who then goes on to back up my initial claims: “ you’re right, it’s Third-World cheap to live there and easy easy easy to fly anywhere from there.” Nat Geo Expeditions
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| Unauthorized use is prohibited. Speaking of the Kittens, I met frontman Tyson Meade for a coffee to discuss this very thing. “ OKC (Oklahoma City) has such a brilliant assortment of freaks and drag queens and drop-outs and drop-ins and dreamers” says Meade, who then goes on to back up my initial claims: “ you’re right, it’s Third-World cheap to live there and easy easy easy to fly anywhere from there.” Nat Geo Expeditions
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So there you go. Clean (kinda) and clear (sorta) evidence proving that one of these two cities — in the next five years — will be the new live-music mecca. Now, we just need to fix that whole weakest beer in the country problem and we’ll be all set. Follow the Good Traveler’s adventures on Twitter @GoodTraveler and on Instagram @GoodTraveler. | 1,795 | 2,615 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668025656#0_2445718537 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/11/why-you-should-visit-montreal-in-december-afitz/ | Why You Should Visit Montreal In December | Why You Should Visit Montreal In December
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Why You Should Visit Montreal In December
It's the perfect holiday destination. By Annie Fitzsimmons
Published December 11, 2012
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Montreal is a one-hour flight from New York City, where I live, and in the same time zone. It can’t get much easier for a traveler. But when I visit, I can’t seem to shake the feeling that I have jet lag. It’s phantom jet lag brought on by 19th-century architecture and street names like Rue St Denis and Rue Saint Sulpice. I’m in Canada, but this quasi-European, culturally French city makes me feel intercontinental. Traveler magazine Editor-in-Chief Keith Bellows wrote of his hometown: “… it’s the closest you’ll get to being in Europe without going there,” so it’s no wonder Montreal feels fairy-tale perfect during the Christmas season. I know what I love about Montreal (dinner at Garde-Manger where the menu is scribbled on a chalkboard, the decades-old Jean-Talon Market in Montreal’s Petite-Italie, and those yummy Montreal-style St-Viateur bagels), but I was on a mission to find out makes the city so special during the holidays. And who’s better equipped to give me the inside scoop than a truly tuned-in local like Hugo Legrand, the president of Les Clefs d’Or Canada (the Hotel Concierge Society of Canada) and chief concierge at the Sofitel? | 0 | 1,384 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668025656#1_2445720884 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/11/why-you-should-visit-montreal-in-december-afitz/ | Why You Should Visit Montreal In December | Why You Should Visit Montreal In December
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| I’m in Canada, but this quasi-European, culturally French city makes me feel intercontinental. Traveler magazine Editor-in-Chief Keith Bellows wrote of his hometown: “… it’s the closest you’ll get to being in Europe without going there,” so it’s no wonder Montreal feels fairy-tale perfect during the Christmas season. I know what I love about Montreal (dinner at Garde-Manger where the menu is scribbled on a chalkboard, the decades-old Jean-Talon Market in Montreal’s Petite-Italie, and those yummy Montreal-style St-Viateur bagels), but I was on a mission to find out makes the city so special during the holidays. And who’s better equipped to give me the inside scoop than a truly tuned-in local like Hugo Legrand, the president of Les Clefs d’Or Canada (the Hotel Concierge Society of Canada) and chief concierge at the Sofitel? Here’s Hugo Legrand’s recipe for a festive (and active) day in Montreal: – Start your day out right by indulging in a world-class breakfast or brunch at Le Renoir in the heart of the city’s Golden Square Mile. – Do some holiday shopping along Ste-Catherine Street (pick up a Bûche de Noël at a Premiere Moisson pastry shop along the way), then make your way to La Maison Ogilvy’s to see their famous window display, the Enchanted Village. – Stop in for lunch or afternoon tea at Cafe Birks, then head to the unique Place des Festivals to see the Luminotherapie. ( Check out Brasserie T! | 552 | 1,970 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668025656#2_2445723283 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/11/why-you-should-visit-montreal-in-december-afitz/ | Why You Should Visit Montreal In December | Why You Should Visit Montreal In December
Why You Should Visit Montreal In December
Here’s Hugo Legrand’s recipe for a festive (and active) day in Montreal:
Hugo’s Favorite Holiday Events:
Bonus Tip:
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| Here’s Hugo Legrand’s recipe for a festive (and active) day in Montreal: – Start your day out right by indulging in a world-class breakfast or brunch at Le Renoir in the heart of the city’s Golden Square Mile. – Do some holiday shopping along Ste-Catherine Street (pick up a Bûche de Noël at a Premiere Moisson pastry shop along the way), then make your way to La Maison Ogilvy’s to see their famous window display, the Enchanted Village. – Stop in for lunch or afternoon tea at Cafe Birks, then head to the unique Place des Festivals to see the Luminotherapie. ( Check out Brasserie T! or the F Bar if you are looking for a quick bite while you enjoy the lights.) – When dusk comes, go through the underground city to McGill College Avenue and see the giant Christmas tree at Place Ville-Marie. Or head to the Old Port skating rink to have a skate and take in the beautiful view of the city’s skyline. – Walk the cobblestone streets (or take a carriage ride) in Old Montreal and feel the magic of Christmas. Make sure to go by the Notre-Dame Basilica (a must for Christmas Eve mass) and pop into the Noel Eternel boutique for a souvenir ornament. | 1,384 | 2,531 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668025656#3_2445725375 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/11/why-you-should-visit-montreal-in-december-afitz/ | Why You Should Visit Montreal In December | Why You Should Visit Montreal In December
Why You Should Visit Montreal In December
Here’s Hugo Legrand’s recipe for a festive (and active) day in Montreal:
Hugo’s Favorite Holiday Events:
Bonus Tip:
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| or the F Bar if you are looking for a quick bite while you enjoy the lights.) – When dusk comes, go through the underground city to McGill College Avenue and see the giant Christmas tree at Place Ville-Marie. Or head to the Old Port skating rink to have a skate and take in the beautiful view of the city’s skyline. – Walk the cobblestone streets (or take a carriage ride) in Old Montreal and feel the magic of Christmas. Make sure to go by the Notre-Dame Basilica (a must for Christmas Eve mass) and pop into the Noel Eternel boutique for a souvenir ornament. – Cap off the day and warm up with some comfort food of seasonal Quebec fare at Baxo or opt for Restaurant Europea for an “award-winning local gastronomic experience in a warm and cozy atmosphere.” Hugo’s Favorite Holiday Events: – The Old Montreal Extravaganza offers a month of continual events, including a Christmas village and fireworks on New Year’s Eve. – The Salon des Metiers d’Arts (Canada’s largest craft show) and The Nutcracker Market at the Palais des congrès are great places to pick up unique, hand-crafted gifts. – The Christmas tree exhibition and Christmas caroling at the Musee Des Beaux Arts. | 1,971 | 3,145 |
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| – Cap off the day and warm up with some comfort food of seasonal Quebec fare at Baxo or opt for Restaurant Europea for an “award-winning local gastronomic experience in a warm and cozy atmosphere.” Hugo’s Favorite Holiday Events: – The Old Montreal Extravaganza offers a month of continual events, including a Christmas village and fireworks on New Year’s Eve. – The Salon des Metiers d’Arts (Canada’s largest craft show) and The Nutcracker Market at the Palais des congrès are great places to pick up unique, hand-crafted gifts. – The Christmas tree exhibition and Christmas caroling at the Musee Des Beaux Arts. – The Fantaisie des Fêtes at the Atruim Le 1000 indoor skating rink. – “ The Nutcracker ” (“Casse-Noisette”) at Place des Arts, a holiday tradition. Nat Geo Expeditions
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| – The Fantaisie des Fêtes at the Atruim Le 1000 indoor skating rink. – “ The Nutcracker ” (“Casse-Noisette”) at Place des Arts, a holiday tradition. Nat Geo Expeditions
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Bonus Tip: “Hotel rates are very reasonable in December, which make it a perfect time to visit,” Legrand says. But think about staying through the new year, because Montreal knows how to celebrate this holiday in style. You can also find some of the best skiing on the East Coast and several unique outdoor activities such as dog sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing just a short drive from the city. Annie Fitzsimmons is Intelligent Travel’s Urban Insider, giving you the dish on the best things to see and do in cities all over the world. Follow her travels on Twitter @anniefitz. Related: National Geographic’s Ultimate City Guide: | 3,145 | 4,017 |
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| You can also find some of the best skiing on the East Coast and several unique outdoor activities such as dog sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing just a short drive from the city. Annie Fitzsimmons is Intelligent Travel’s Urban Insider, giving you the dish on the best things to see and do in cities all over the world. Follow her travels on Twitter @anniefitz. Related: National Geographic’s Ultimate City Guide: Montreal
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The 10 Best Chocolatiers in the World
Teuscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
Valrhona (France)
Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
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Richart (Paris, France)
Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
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Each chocolatier on our list produces signature melt-in-your-mouth chocolates, be it a single-source dark chocolate bar, a cream- or liqueur-filled bonbon, a praline, fruit dipped in chocolate, a truffle, fudge, or some other sinfully delicious treat. You will never regret indulging yourself with the confections produced by these premier chocolate-makers. Teuscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
The Teuscher chocolate tradition began more than 70 years ago in a small town in the Swiss Alps. Dolf Teuscher scoured the world to find the finest cocoa, marzipan, fruits, nuts, and other ingredients with which to make his confectionery. After years of experimenting, he skillfully blended these ingredients into his now famous recipes. Today the Teuscher kitchens in Zurich make more than 100 varieties of chocolates using these original recipes, which have been handed down from father to son. Only the finest and most expensive natural ingredients are used, and absolutely no chemicals, additives, or preservatives are added. The house specialty is a champagne truffle, a blend of fresh cream, butter, and chocolate with a champagne cream center, dusted with confectioner’s sugar. | 0 | 1,414 |
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The 10 Best Chocolatiers in the World
Teuscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
Valrhona (France)
Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
Richart (Paris, France)
Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
| Dolf Teuscher scoured the world to find the finest cocoa, marzipan, fruits, nuts, and other ingredients with which to make his confectionery. After years of experimenting, he skillfully blended these ingredients into his now famous recipes. Today the Teuscher kitchens in Zurich make more than 100 varieties of chocolates using these original recipes, which have been handed down from father to son. Only the finest and most expensive natural ingredients are used, and absolutely no chemicals, additives, or preservatives are added. The house specialty is a champagne truffle, a blend of fresh cream, butter, and chocolate with a champagne cream center, dusted with confectioner’s sugar. Chocolates are flown to Teuscher stores worldwide weekly. Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Owner and chocolatier Katrina Markoff chooses every spice, flower, and chocolate that is flown into the Vosges kitchen to be transformed into fine chocolates. She learned the art of French confectionery at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Further inspired by her global apprenticeships, infusions of rare spices and flowers are combined with premium chocolate in truffles such as Mexican vanilla bean and Argentinean dulce de leche. Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Specializing in dark chocolate, Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker is a premier chocolate manufacturer. | 727 | 2,112 |
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The 10 Best Chocolatiers in the World
Teuscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
Valrhona (France)
Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
Richart (Paris, France)
Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
| Chocolates are flown to Teuscher stores worldwide weekly. Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Owner and chocolatier Katrina Markoff chooses every spice, flower, and chocolate that is flown into the Vosges kitchen to be transformed into fine chocolates. She learned the art of French confectionery at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Further inspired by her global apprenticeships, infusions of rare spices and flowers are combined with premium chocolate in truffles such as Mexican vanilla bean and Argentinean dulce de leche. Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Specializing in dark chocolate, Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker is a premier chocolate manufacturer. It executes each step of the manufacturing process itself, all the way from bean to bar, to ensure that its finished chocolate delivers a flavor like no other. The chocolate-makers first find the finest cacao available, then carefully taste and blend beans of different origins to create a unique flavor profile. All the chocolate is made in small batches using artisanal manufacturing methods. In addition to its ready-to-eat bars, Scharffen Berger makes a variety of baking chocolates. Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
When you step into Jacques Torres Chocolate, you feel as though you’ve stepped into a small European specialty store. | 1,415 | 2,769 |
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The 10 Best Chocolatiers in the World
Teuscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
Valrhona (France)
Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
Richart (Paris, France)
Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
| It executes each step of the manufacturing process itself, all the way from bean to bar, to ensure that its finished chocolate delivers a flavor like no other. The chocolate-makers first find the finest cacao available, then carefully taste and blend beans of different origins to create a unique flavor profile. All the chocolate is made in small batches using artisanal manufacturing methods. In addition to its ready-to-eat bars, Scharffen Berger makes a variety of baking chocolates. Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
When you step into Jacques Torres Chocolate, you feel as though you’ve stepped into a small European specialty store. Many customers compare the experience to the movie Chocolat. Jacques specializes in fresh, handcrafted chocolates. Eat them there, where cafe tables encourage you to sit, sip hot chocolate, and enjoy a freshly baked pain au chocolat — or take a selection home. Visitors often can see the chocolate goodies being prepared behind large glass windows. There are five Jacques Torres Chocolate shops in the city, plus one in Harrah’s in Atlantic City. | 2,113 | 3,216 |
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The 10 Best Chocolatiers in the World
Teuscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
Valrhona (France)
Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
Richart (Paris, France)
Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
| Many customers compare the experience to the movie Chocolat. Jacques specializes in fresh, handcrafted chocolates. Eat them there, where cafe tables encourage you to sit, sip hot chocolate, and enjoy a freshly baked pain au chocolat — or take a selection home. Visitors often can see the chocolate goodies being prepared behind large glass windows. There are five Jacques Torres Chocolate shops in the city, plus one in Harrah’s in Atlantic City. Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
“Chocolate is my passion,” says Norman Love, who dreamed of making chocolate that was visually stunning as well as delicious. Love and a partner perfected a technique in which the colored designs for each candy are hand-painted or airbrushed into chocolate molds, which are then filled with the finest chocolate imported from Belgium, France, and Switzerland. The pumpkin white chocolate bonbon is almost too gorgeous to eat. Using only the freshest ingredients, his recipes call for pureed raspberries, bananas, ginger, caramel, passionfruit, and hazelnuts, to name a few. | 2,770 | 3,840 |
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Teuscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
Valrhona (France)
Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
Richart (Paris, France)
Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
| Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
“Chocolate is my passion,” says Norman Love, who dreamed of making chocolate that was visually stunning as well as delicious. Love and a partner perfected a technique in which the colored designs for each candy are hand-painted or airbrushed into chocolate molds, which are then filled with the finest chocolate imported from Belgium, France, and Switzerland. The pumpkin white chocolate bonbon is almost too gorgeous to eat. Using only the freshest ingredients, his recipes call for pureed raspberries, bananas, ginger, caramel, passionfruit, and hazelnuts, to name a few. Valrhona (France)
Valrhona has been creating exceptional gourmet chocolate since 1922, with cocoa beans purchased directly from premier plantations in South America, the Caribbean, and Pacific regions. The chocolate, made in the French style, comes in a variety of bars. Valrhona was one of the first chocolatiers to describe its chocolate like wine, labeling creations as grand cru, single origins, single estate, and vintage chocolate from bean to bar. In 2008, it introduced spicy, salty Xocopili. Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
The beginning of Godiva chocolates traces back to a 1920s chocolate- and sweet-making workshop owned and operated by the Draps family in Brussels, Belgium. | 3,216 | 4,550 |
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Teuscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
Valrhona (France)
Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
Richart (Paris, France)
Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
| Valrhona (France)
Valrhona has been creating exceptional gourmet chocolate since 1922, with cocoa beans purchased directly from premier plantations in South America, the Caribbean, and Pacific regions. The chocolate, made in the French style, comes in a variety of bars. Valrhona was one of the first chocolatiers to describe its chocolate like wine, labeling creations as grand cru, single origins, single estate, and vintage chocolate from bean to bar. In 2008, it introduced spicy, salty Xocopili. Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
The beginning of Godiva chocolates traces back to a 1920s chocolate- and sweet-making workshop owned and operated by the Draps family in Brussels, Belgium. Their “pralines,” typical Belgian filled chocolates, were sold in the large, highly fashionable shops. At the age of 14, Joseph Draps went into the family business. Over the years, he developed both his ability and creative talent as a master chocolate-maker as well as his business sense. He decided to create a prestige range of chocolates and to give it an evocative name. He chose “Godiva” and marketed his chocolates in instantly recognizable gold boxes. | 3,840 | 5,010 |
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Teuscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
Valrhona (France)
Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
Richart (Paris, France)
Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
| Their “pralines,” typical Belgian filled chocolates, were sold in the large, highly fashionable shops. At the age of 14, Joseph Draps went into the family business. Over the years, he developed both his ability and creative talent as a master chocolate-maker as well as his business sense. He decided to create a prestige range of chocolates and to give it an evocative name. He chose “Godiva” and marketed his chocolates in instantly recognizable gold boxes. In recognition of its excellence, Godiva has been rewarded with an appointment as supplier to the Court of Belgium. Godiva continues to be an innovator in gourmet chocolate. Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
These chocolates are unusual, to say the least. Richard Donnelly likes to push the chocolate experience by combining its rich tones — he uses Belgian and French chocolate — with ingredients such as lavender, chipotle, saffron, cardamom, and Earl Grey tea. Such innovation helped Donnelly win the Best Artisan award at the prestigious Euro Chocolate Festival in Perugia, Italy, just ten years after he opened his shop. | 4,551 | 5,665 |
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Teuscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
Valrhona (France)
Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
Richart (Paris, France)
Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
| In recognition of its excellence, Godiva has been rewarded with an appointment as supplier to the Court of Belgium. Godiva continues to be an innovator in gourmet chocolate. Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
These chocolates are unusual, to say the least. Richard Donnelly likes to push the chocolate experience by combining its rich tones — he uses Belgian and French chocolate — with ingredients such as lavender, chipotle, saffron, cardamom, and Earl Grey tea. Such innovation helped Donnelly win the Best Artisan award at the prestigious Euro Chocolate Festival in Perugia, Italy, just ten years after he opened his shop. To maintain quality and ensure freshness, Donnelly produces no more than 50 pounds of chocolate a day. If you need a break from the exotic and unusual flavors, try Donnelly’s white chocolate macadamia nut or a honey vanilla caramel. Nat Geo Expeditions
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Richart (Paris, France)
Committed to quality, the French chocolate-maker Richart guarantees you the most refined chocolates from the most refined ingredients. Richart recipes, developed and tested by the Richart family, have won France’s most prestigious confectioner’s honor, the Ruban Bleu, seven times. Having perfected the art of chocolate making, Richart now focuses on enhanced flavors and distinctive designs and colors. | 5,011 | 6,398 |
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Teuscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
Valrhona (France)
Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
Richart (Paris, France)
Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
| To maintain quality and ensure freshness, Donnelly produces no more than 50 pounds of chocolate a day. If you need a break from the exotic and unusual flavors, try Donnelly’s white chocolate macadamia nut or a honey vanilla caramel. Nat Geo Expeditions
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Richart (Paris, France)
Committed to quality, the French chocolate-maker Richart guarantees you the most refined chocolates from the most refined ingredients. Richart recipes, developed and tested by the Richart family, have won France’s most prestigious confectioner’s honor, the Ruban Bleu, seven times. Having perfected the art of chocolate making, Richart now focuses on enhanced flavors and distinctive designs and colors. A box of assorted chocolates is visually stunning. If you really want to impress, splurge on the $850 burlwood vault with seven drawers of chocolate — complete with temperature and humidity gauges. Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
You will actually have to visit Amsterdam to sample what may be the best chocolates in the Netherlands. The proprietors of Puccini Bomboni, a delightful cafe and restaurant, hand-make each chocolate on the premises and do not deliver. Exotic combinations of chocolate and spices, concocted from the freshest ingredients, are a specialty. | 5,666 | 6,975 |
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The 10 Best Chocolatiers in the World
Teuscher (Zurich, Switzerland)
Vosges Haut-Chocolat (Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Inc. (Berkeley, California, USA)
Jacques Torres Chocolate (New York, New York, USA)
Norman Love Confections (Ft. Myers, Florida, USA)
Valrhona (France)
Godiva Chocolatier (Brussels, Belgium and worldwide)
Richard Donnelly Fine Chocolates (Santa Cruz, California, USA)
Richart (Paris, France)
Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
| A box of assorted chocolates is visually stunning. If you really want to impress, splurge on the $850 burlwood vault with seven drawers of chocolate — complete with temperature and humidity gauges. Puccini Bomboni (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
You will actually have to visit Amsterdam to sample what may be the best chocolates in the Netherlands. The proprietors of Puccini Bomboni, a delightful cafe and restaurant, hand-make each chocolate on the premises and do not deliver. Exotic combinations of chocolate and spices, concocted from the freshest ingredients, are a specialty. Although the variety isn’t enormous, the quality is truly amazing. This list originally appeared in the National Geographic book, The 10 Best of Everything: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers, by Nathaniel Lande and Andrew Lande. | 6,399 | 7,202 |
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The 10 Best BBQ Joints in America
From sea to shining sea, here are the best barbecue joints in the U.S. of A.:
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The 10 Best BBQ Joints in America
Published February 8, 2013
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In the land of the free and the home of the brave, nothing tickles the taste buds quite like barbecue. BBQ capitals like Kansas City and Memphis are well represented on our list, but America’s love affair with smoked meat is quite clearly a national preoccupation. From sea to shining sea, here are the best barbecue joints in the U.S. of A.: 1. Corky’s (Memphis, Tennessee)
This no-frills restaurant is a barbecue landmark in Memphis (which also happens to be one of Traveler ‘s “ Best Trips of 2013 ” destinations). Slow-cooked to perfection in open and closed pits and served with tangy sauces, the hickory-smoked meats are so tender they fall off the bone. Try the hand-pulled pork shoulder – it’s cooked for more than 22 hours! | 0 | 1,030 |
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From sea to shining sea, here are the best barbecue joints in the U.S. of A.:
| From sea to shining sea, here are the best barbecue joints in the U.S. of A.: 1. Corky’s (Memphis, Tennessee)
This no-frills restaurant is a barbecue landmark in Memphis (which also happens to be one of Traveler ‘s “ Best Trips of 2013 ” destinations). Slow-cooked to perfection in open and closed pits and served with tangy sauces, the hickory-smoked meats are so tender they fall off the bone. Try the hand-pulled pork shoulder – it’s cooked for more than 22 hours! Corky’s has five additional locations around the state, plus franchises in Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Jersey. The Skylight Inn’s signature sandwich: whole hog chopped pork cooked over wood coals and topped with coleslaw. ( Photograph courtesy Skylight Inn)
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From sea to shining sea, here are the best barbecue joints in the U.S. of A.:
| Corky’s has five additional locations around the state, plus franchises in Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Jersey. The Skylight Inn’s signature sandwich: whole hog chopped pork cooked over wood coals and topped with coleslaw. ( Photograph courtesy Skylight Inn)
Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. 2. Skylight Inn (Ayden, North Carolina)
At Skylight Inn you can order only two things: a pulled pork sandwich topped with coleslaw or a pulled pork dish with corn bread and coleslaw. Whole pigs are slow-roasted over oak fires in open-air pits. Despite the short menu, Skylight doesn’t want for customers. | 1,031 | 1,682 |
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| 2. Skylight Inn (Ayden, North Carolina)
At Skylight Inn you can order only two things: a pulled pork sandwich topped with coleslaw or a pulled pork dish with corn bread and coleslaw. Whole pigs are slow-roasted over oak fires in open-air pits. Despite the short menu, Skylight doesn’t want for customers. 3. Virgil’s Real Barbecue (New York, New York)
A massive roadhouse in New York City! Buttermilk onion rings with blue-cheese dip. Hush puppies with honey butter, rack of pork ribs, Texas hot links, pulled pork, New Orleans-style barbecued shrimp – everything tasty. There is also a good list of top beers. | 1,377 | 1,988 |
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| 3. Virgil’s Real Barbecue (New York, New York)
A massive roadhouse in New York City! Buttermilk onion rings with blue-cheese dip. Hush puppies with honey butter, rack of pork ribs, Texas hot links, pulled pork, New Orleans-style barbecued shrimp – everything tasty. There is also a good list of top beers. 4. Jim Neely’s Interstate Barbecue (Memphis, Tennessee)
The sauce recipe might be a secret, but the word is out about Jim Neely’s. Each day brings new and repeat customers to this family-owned business that dishes up some of the country’s best barbecue. Slow-cooked in closed pits, the meat is incredibly moist and unbelievably good. It’s so popular that Jim installed a drive-thru window! | 1,682 | 2,378 |
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| 4. Jim Neely’s Interstate Barbecue (Memphis, Tennessee)
The sauce recipe might be a secret, but the word is out about Jim Neely’s. Each day brings new and repeat customers to this family-owned business that dishes up some of the country’s best barbecue. Slow-cooked in closed pits, the meat is incredibly moist and unbelievably good. It’s so popular that Jim installed a drive-thru window! Inside Virgil’s Real Barbecue. ( Photograph courtesy Virgil’s Real Barbecue)
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Bryant’s has been touted as the “business that gave Kansas City its renown as a barbecue capital.” | 1,988 | 2,663 |
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| Inside Virgil’s Real Barbecue. ( Photograph courtesy Virgil’s Real Barbecue)
Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. 5. Arthur Bryant’s (Kansas City, Missouri)
Bryant’s has been touted as the “business that gave Kansas City its renown as a barbecue capital.” Simple on décor but high on taste, Bryant’s has been serving up delectable hickory-and-oak-smoked barbecue since the 1920s, counting presidents and celebrities as devotees. Its two sauces – Original and Rich & Spicy – justly deserve the accolades heaped upon them. 6. Tennessee Red’s (Portland, Oregon)
Laid-back Tennessee Red’s serves up some of the tastiest barbecue outside of the South. Generous side dishes and no less than five sauces accompany each entrée. | 2,378 | 3,127 |
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From sea to shining sea, here are the best barbecue joints in the U.S. of A.:
| Simple on décor but high on taste, Bryant’s has been serving up delectable hickory-and-oak-smoked barbecue since the 1920s, counting presidents and celebrities as devotees. Its two sauces – Original and Rich & Spicy – justly deserve the accolades heaped upon them. 6. Tennessee Red’s (Portland, Oregon)
Laid-back Tennessee Red’s serves up some of the tastiest barbecue outside of the South. Generous side dishes and no less than five sauces accompany each entrée. The corn bread melts in your mouth. 7. Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ & Catering (Kansas City, Kansas)
A five-star joint situated in the back of a gas station, with top reviews for Carolina pulled pork, homemade fries, and burnt ends. Low on atmosphere but high on taste. Zagat has rated Oklahoma Joe’s as Kansas City’s best barbecue. | 2,664 | 3,450 |
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| The corn bread melts in your mouth. 7. Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ & Catering (Kansas City, Kansas)
A five-star joint situated in the back of a gas station, with top reviews for Carolina pulled pork, homemade fries, and burnt ends. Low on atmosphere but high on taste. Zagat has rated Oklahoma Joe’s as Kansas City’s best barbecue. The open pit at the Salt Lick, (Photograph by Kenny Braun)
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Operating in the same location since 1971, Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que keeps it simple and doesn’t change (case in point: the sign-maker’s misspelling of “Pit” stuck). | 3,128 | 3,792 |
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| The open pit at the Salt Lick, (Photograph by Kenny Braun)
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Operating in the same location since 1971, Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que keeps it simple and doesn’t change (case in point: the sign-maker’s misspelling of “Pit” stuck). Their sauce’s secret family recipe goes back some 80 years. A classic joint serving up pulled chicken and pork, ribs, hush puppies, collards, corn bread, onion rings, and all your favorite sides. Nat Geo Expeditions
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9. Firefly’s (Marlborough, Massachusetts)
This award-winning barbecue joint dishes up ribs, brisket, and pulled chicken. Devotees rave about Firefly’s Memphis BBQ sauce that has hints of brown sugar, molasses, and chocolate. | 3,450 | 4,285 |
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| Their sauce’s secret family recipe goes back some 80 years. A classic joint serving up pulled chicken and pork, ribs, hush puppies, collards, corn bread, onion rings, and all your favorite sides. Nat Geo Expeditions
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9. Firefly’s (Marlborough, Massachusetts)
This award-winning barbecue joint dishes up ribs, brisket, and pulled chicken. Devotees rave about Firefly’s Memphis BBQ sauce that has hints of brown sugar, molasses, and chocolate. Wash it all down with a glass of sweet tea straight out of the South. 10. The Salt Lick (Driftwood, Texas)
Featuring an indoor open pit where you can see your meal being cooked, the Salt Lick is a warm and friendly establishment that excels at barbecue. Customers sit at picnic tables and dig into mouthwatering platters of ribs, brisket, sausages, and plentiful side dishes. This list originally appeared in the National Geographic book, The 10 Best of Everything: | 3,793 | 4,751 |
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| Wash it all down with a glass of sweet tea straight out of the South. 10. The Salt Lick (Driftwood, Texas)
Featuring an indoor open pit where you can see your meal being cooked, the Salt Lick is a warm and friendly establishment that excels at barbecue. Customers sit at picnic tables and dig into mouthwatering platters of ribs, brisket, sausages, and plentiful side dishes. This list originally appeared in the National Geographic book, The 10 Best of Everything: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers, by Nathaniel Lande and Andrew Lande. What did we miss? Tell us about your favorite barbecue joint by leaving a comment: | 4,286 | 4,904 |
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The Best of Playa del Carmen
Historic Site: Tulum
Beachside Bliss: A Massage at Playa del Carmen Beach
Ocean Activity: Deep-Sea Fishing
Street Scene: La Quinta Avenida
Local Attraction: Xcaret Park
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The Best of Playa del Carmen
By Erin Block
Published March 19, 2013
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If you associate travel with faraway lands and exotic cultures, it can be easy to overlook your neighbors when planning your next big trip. So when my family was planning our last vacation, Playa del Carmen, Mexico, seemed like a good place to start. Turns out you don’t have to be halfway across the globe to feel far away. Cancun may get more attention, especially during Spring Break season, but its sister city to the south is the real gem of the Riviera Maya. Here are my recommendations for making the most of your time in Playa: Historic Site: Tulum
You can’t experience the new Riviera Maya without paying tribute to its roots. Get a glimpse of the Maya in one of the last cities they inhabited. The fact that Tulum is the only Maya city built on the coast makes it a bit of a tourist trap, but it’s well worth a visit. The Castillo, which sits on the edge of a limestone cliff, is a highlight, and provides sweeping views of the ruins. | 0 | 1,088 |
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Historic Site: Tulum
Beachside Bliss: A Massage at Playa del Carmen Beach
Ocean Activity: Deep-Sea Fishing
Street Scene: La Quinta Avenida
Local Attraction: Xcaret Park
| Historic Site: Tulum
You can’t experience the new Riviera Maya without paying tribute to its roots. Get a glimpse of the Maya in one of the last cities they inhabited. The fact that Tulum is the only Maya city built on the coast makes it a bit of a tourist trap, but it’s well worth a visit. The Castillo, which sits on the edge of a limestone cliff, is a highlight, and provides sweeping views of the ruins. Beachside Bliss: A Massage at Playa del Carmen Beach
Playa del Carmen Beach runs the entire length of the city and serves as its focal point for obvious reasons. Lounging on the sand is relaxing enough, but you’re on vacation, right? Up the indulgence ante by snagging a massage from a walk-up beachside masseur (look for small tents). The location is unbeatable and the price is reasonable (I paid about $25 USD for a 70-minute session). | 679 | 1,527 |
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The Best of Playa del Carmen
Historic Site: Tulum
Beachside Bliss: A Massage at Playa del Carmen Beach
Ocean Activity: Deep-Sea Fishing
Street Scene: La Quinta Avenida
Local Attraction: Xcaret Park
| Beachside Bliss: A Massage at Playa del Carmen Beach
Playa del Carmen Beach runs the entire length of the city and serves as its focal point for obvious reasons. Lounging on the sand is relaxing enough, but you’re on vacation, right? Up the indulgence ante by snagging a massage from a walk-up beachside masseur (look for small tents). The location is unbeatable and the price is reasonable (I paid about $25 USD for a 70-minute session). Ocean Activity: Deep-Sea Fishing
Scuba diving and snorkeling are popular Caribbean activities, but why not try a different brand of high-seas adventure? You’ll find boats just waiting to take folks out on fishing excursions. Captains catch their own bait (sardines) right in front of you on the shore. Once your bucket is full, you’ll be whisked away to deeper waters to catch mahi-mahi, snapper, and even billfish. | 1,088 | 1,943 |
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The Best of Playa del Carmen
Historic Site: Tulum
Beachside Bliss: A Massage at Playa del Carmen Beach
Ocean Activity: Deep-Sea Fishing
Street Scene: La Quinta Avenida
Local Attraction: Xcaret Park
| Ocean Activity: Deep-Sea Fishing
Scuba diving and snorkeling are popular Caribbean activities, but why not try a different brand of high-seas adventure? You’ll find boats just waiting to take folks out on fishing excursions. Captains catch their own bait (sardines) right in front of you on the shore. Once your bucket is full, you’ll be whisked away to deeper waters to catch mahi-mahi, snapper, and even billfish. Street Scene: La Quinta Avenida
La Quinta Avenida (Spanish for “Fifth Avenue”), conveniently located between the beach and many of the best accommodations, has everything from posh nightclubs to quaint second-floor restaurants. Watch as tourists and locals bump elbows purchasing anything from straw fedoras to expensive tequila. Enjoy a quiet meal and shopping during the day and dancing at night. Local Attraction: | 1,527 | 2,360 |
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The Best of Playa del Carmen
Historic Site: Tulum
Beachside Bliss: A Massage at Playa del Carmen Beach
Ocean Activity: Deep-Sea Fishing
Street Scene: La Quinta Avenida
Local Attraction: Xcaret Park
| Street Scene: La Quinta Avenida
La Quinta Avenida (Spanish for “Fifth Avenue”), conveniently located between the beach and many of the best accommodations, has everything from posh nightclubs to quaint second-floor restaurants. Watch as tourists and locals bump elbows purchasing anything from straw fedoras to expensive tequila. Enjoy a quiet meal and shopping during the day and dancing at night. Local Attraction: Xcaret Park
If you feel the need to leave your beach chair and get some exercise, Xcaret Park proves an ideal day trip. Offering everything from natural lagoons and cultural performances to swimming with sharks and scuba diving, this “eco theme park” has something for everyone. Nat Geo Expeditions
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Fresh Flavor: Fish Tacos
Fish tacos are ubiquitous — and delicious — in Playa del Carmen. Between the fresh-caught fish and the traditional Mexican sauces, you simply can’t go wrong with this local staple. | 1,943 | 2,917 |
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The Best of Playa del Carmen
Historic Site: Tulum
Beachside Bliss: A Massage at Playa del Carmen Beach
Ocean Activity: Deep-Sea Fishing
Street Scene: La Quinta Avenida
Local Attraction: Xcaret Park
| Xcaret Park
If you feel the need to leave your beach chair and get some exercise, Xcaret Park proves an ideal day trip. Offering everything from natural lagoons and cultural performances to swimming with sharks and scuba diving, this “eco theme park” has something for everyone. Nat Geo Expeditions
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Fresh Flavor: Fish Tacos
Fish tacos are ubiquitous — and delicious — in Playa del Carmen. Between the fresh-caught fish and the traditional Mexican sauces, you simply can’t go wrong with this local staple. That said, it can be shockingly difficult to find authentic cuisine. Save some time by checking out the always-busy Yaxche on La Quinta Avenida. Despite its location (close to a Starbucks), the food is 100 percent Maya. Dream Stay: Mahekal Beach Resort
Paradise found. | 2,361 | 3,186 |
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The Best of Playa del Carmen
Historic Site: Tulum
Beachside Bliss: A Massage at Playa del Carmen Beach
Ocean Activity: Deep-Sea Fishing
Street Scene: La Quinta Avenida
Local Attraction: Xcaret Park
| That said, it can be shockingly difficult to find authentic cuisine. Save some time by checking out the always-busy Yaxche on La Quinta Avenida. Despite its location (close to a Starbucks), the food is 100 percent Maya. Dream Stay: Mahekal Beach Resort
Paradise found. While there are scads of high-rise hotels in Playa, the Mahekal Beach Resort , a small boutique outfit that boasts beautiful beachfront bungalows and lush tropical landscaping, is ideal for travelers who value authentic experiences. Whether you’re lounging in a hammock on your private deck or under a palapa-style umbrella on the beach, you will feel worlds away from the craziness of La Quinta Avenida, while being close enough to enjoy all the street has to offer. Erin Block is an editorial assistant at National Geographic Traveler magazine. Follow her story on Instagram and on Twitter @ErinSBlock. | 2,918 | 3,791 |
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A Guide to Singapore’s Hawker Food Culture
By Erik R. Trinidad
Published May 31, 2013
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The spicy broth steamed up my glasses as I pulled the long, golden noodles from the bowl of prawn mee in front of me. If that chili-infused dish didn’t satisfy my hunger, the bowl of savory fish ball soup next to it would, or even the shu mai dumplings next to that. These were a few of the delicacies before me at a casual dinner on the first evening of my weeklong tour of Singapore. I thought my local guide, who was obliged to follow a set itinerary, had led me to an eatery with a decent introduction to Singapore’s legendary hawker food — until I got an informal text message: “U bored of Food Republic? U wanna get out yet?” My friend Carol, a born and bred Singaporean, revealed to me that my guide had brought me to a “touristy,” “overpriced” imitation of a “real” hawker food center, Food Republic in VivoCity, Singapore’s largest mall to date. | 0 | 1,162 |
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A Guide to Singapore’s Hawker Food Culture | These were a few of the delicacies before me at a casual dinner on the first evening of my weeklong tour of Singapore. I thought my local guide, who was obliged to follow a set itinerary, had led me to an eatery with a decent introduction to Singapore’s legendary hawker food — until I got an informal text message: “U bored of Food Republic? U wanna get out yet?” My friend Carol, a born and bred Singaporean, revealed to me that my guide had brought me to a “touristy,” “overpriced” imitation of a “real” hawker food center, Food Republic in VivoCity, Singapore’s largest mall to date. Not that the food wasn’t delicious, but if I was to have the true hawker experience, I would have to leave air-conditioning behind and hit the streets, where it all began. Lucky for me, I had Carol, and her husband, Zac, to lead the way. Singapore’s cuisine is as diverse as its culture. It’s an extension of Malay cuisine but influenced by the Chinese — not to mention the Indians, Arabs, British, and other settlers who have contributed to making Singapore one of the world’s most important trading ports. Hawker food centers — urban food courts — arose in the 1960s through the ’80s, when the government consolidated street food vendors and relocated them to facilities with more sanitary conditions. | 574 | 1,866 |
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A Guide to Singapore’s Hawker Food Culture | Not that the food wasn’t delicious, but if I was to have the true hawker experience, I would have to leave air-conditioning behind and hit the streets, where it all began. Lucky for me, I had Carol, and her husband, Zac, to lead the way. Singapore’s cuisine is as diverse as its culture. It’s an extension of Malay cuisine but influenced by the Chinese — not to mention the Indians, Arabs, British, and other settlers who have contributed to making Singapore one of the world’s most important trading ports. Hawker food centers — urban food courts — arose in the 1960s through the ’80s, when the government consolidated street food vendors and relocated them to facilities with more sanitary conditions. These epicurean epicenters have since become an integral part of modern Singaporean life — and one of the must-do items for visitors, even if their experience is limited to one of the replications near tourist attractions, like the Singapore Flyer. Many people new to Singaporean cuisine start with what some regard as the “national dish”: Hainanese chicken rice, in which poached chicken is served with cucumber, coriander, and a chili-soy-sesame sauce alongside ginger- and garlic-infused rice. But to really understand Singapore, you must push past this “entry level” dish. “Basically, Singapore is all about food,” Zac told me as he drove Carol and me to Chomp Chomp Food Centre, away from Singapore’s postmodern skyline in the suburbs of Serangoon Gardens. | 1,163 | 2,628 |
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A Guide to Singapore’s Hawker Food Culture | These epicurean epicenters have since become an integral part of modern Singaporean life — and one of the must-do items for visitors, even if their experience is limited to one of the replications near tourist attractions, like the Singapore Flyer. Many people new to Singaporean cuisine start with what some regard as the “national dish”: Hainanese chicken rice, in which poached chicken is served with cucumber, coriander, and a chili-soy-sesame sauce alongside ginger- and garlic-infused rice. But to really understand Singapore, you must push past this “entry level” dish. “Basically, Singapore is all about food,” Zac told me as he drove Carol and me to Chomp Chomp Food Centre, away from Singapore’s postmodern skyline in the suburbs of Serangoon Gardens. I had heard good things about Chomp Chomp from many of the Singaporeans I’d encountered — including Zac, a local restaurateur with a discerning palate. When we arrived, Zac zipped around to various food stalls and brought back an impressive assortment of dishes: chili squid, luak (oyster omelet), fried bee hoon (rice vermicelli) with prawns, and chai tao kway, a savory dish of radishes cut into cubes and sautéed with eggs, chilies, and spices. I managed to find room in my stomach to sample it all and even squeezed in some room for what Chomp Chomp is famous for: barbecued sting ray. | 1,867 | 3,218 |
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A Guide to Singapore’s Hawker Food Culture | I had heard good things about Chomp Chomp from many of the Singaporeans I’d encountered — including Zac, a local restaurateur with a discerning palate. When we arrived, Zac zipped around to various food stalls and brought back an impressive assortment of dishes: chili squid, luak (oyster omelet), fried bee hoon (rice vermicelli) with prawns, and chai tao kway, a savory dish of radishes cut into cubes and sautéed with eggs, chilies, and spices. I managed to find room in my stomach to sample it all and even squeezed in some room for what Chomp Chomp is famous for: barbecued sting ray. Most dishes in the vast array of Singaporean cuisine can be found in any proper food center, but particular food stalls have elevated their specialty dish to destination status. Avid foodies flock to Chomp Chomp Food Centre for its sting ray, but head to Old Airport Road Food Centre for lor mee (thick, flat noodles mixed with a special spicy and savory gravy), or East Coast Seafood Centre for another one of Singapore’s signature dishes, Sri Lankan crab smothered in a sweet and savory sauce of egg, tomato, chilies, and other spices. I endured long queues to sample some of these hyped-up hawker stalls during my stay, but a week was hardly enough time to develop any real discernment. Not that it mattered; I was impressed with all of the dishes I tried — from easy-to-swallow char kway teow at Lau Pa Sat Festival Market to high-end fare like Assam fish-head curry at Changi Village Food Centre and pig-organs soup (it’s exactly what it sounds like) from Tiong Bahru Market. | 2,629 | 4,199 |
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A Guide to Singapore’s Hawker Food Culture | Most dishes in the vast array of Singaporean cuisine can be found in any proper food center, but particular food stalls have elevated their specialty dish to destination status. Avid foodies flock to Chomp Chomp Food Centre for its sting ray, but head to Old Airport Road Food Centre for lor mee (thick, flat noodles mixed with a special spicy and savory gravy), or East Coast Seafood Centre for another one of Singapore’s signature dishes, Sri Lankan crab smothered in a sweet and savory sauce of egg, tomato, chilies, and other spices. I endured long queues to sample some of these hyped-up hawker stalls during my stay, but a week was hardly enough time to develop any real discernment. Not that it mattered; I was impressed with all of the dishes I tried — from easy-to-swallow char kway teow at Lau Pa Sat Festival Market to high-end fare like Assam fish-head curry at Changi Village Food Centre and pig-organs soup (it’s exactly what it sounds like) from Tiong Bahru Market. Despite easy access to a variety of good, inexpensive food (many Singaporeans rarely need to cook at home because of this), it’s not just about getting your fill at hawker food centers. These places are also rendezvous hubs for neighbors, friends, and family members to gather together and take a break from city life. Nat Geo Expeditions
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“Most of the young people in Singapore still live at home,” Zac explained to me. “ So they come here to hang out with their friends.” So it was with his brother Keith, who regularly spends his nights at the open-air prata stands across the way from Chomp Chomp Food Centre. | 3,218 | 4,863 |
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A Guide to Singapore’s Hawker Food Culture | Despite easy access to a variety of good, inexpensive food (many Singaporeans rarely need to cook at home because of this), it’s not just about getting your fill at hawker food centers. These places are also rendezvous hubs for neighbors, friends, and family members to gather together and take a break from city life. Nat Geo Expeditions
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“Most of the young people in Singapore still live at home,” Zac explained to me. “ So they come here to hang out with their friends.” So it was with his brother Keith, who regularly spends his nights at the open-air prata stands across the way from Chomp Chomp Food Centre. Later that night, Zac, Carol, and I joined him for a post-post-meal snack and drinks to wash down the paper prata (thin fried pancakes). Despite my bulging belly, it was a fascinating glimpse at Singaporean nightlife. I witnessed similar social scenarios in the different neighborhoods I visited each night. In Geylang, young Singaporeans gathered at a table outside a durian stand to socialize, people-watch, and simply sit and eat the tropical fruit — despite its strong odor. At Lau Pa Sat, locals and ex-pats conversed over dinner, while a Filipino cover band played on a nearby stage. | 4,199 | 5,453 |
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A Guide to Singapore’s Hawker Food Culture | Later that night, Zac, Carol, and I joined him for a post-post-meal snack and drinks to wash down the paper prata (thin fried pancakes). Despite my bulging belly, it was a fascinating glimpse at Singaporean nightlife. I witnessed similar social scenarios in the different neighborhoods I visited each night. In Geylang, young Singaporeans gathered at a table outside a durian stand to socialize, people-watch, and simply sit and eat the tropical fruit — despite its strong odor. At Lau Pa Sat, locals and ex-pats conversed over dinner, while a Filipino cover band played on a nearby stage. I could only imagine that this was the nighttime hawker scene as it was decades ago — minus the Journey lyrics and ubiquitous glow of mobile devices, of course. By the end of my week in Singapore, I had tasted the full spectrum of Singaporean hawker cuisine — but judging from the couple of pounds I gained, I’d say I had more than a taste. If you ever find yourself in the Southeast Asian city-state, make sure you save some room in your stomach; you won’t understand Singaporean life without it. Erik Trinidad may be based in Brooklyn, but he spends most of his time crisscrossing the globe (he’s been to all seven continents!) | 4,864 | 6,083 |
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A Guide to Singapore’s Hawker Food Culture | I could only imagine that this was the nighttime hawker scene as it was decades ago — minus the Journey lyrics and ubiquitous glow of mobile devices, of course. By the end of my week in Singapore, I had tasted the full spectrum of Singaporean hawker cuisine — but judging from the couple of pounds I gained, I’d say I had more than a taste. If you ever find yourself in the Southeast Asian city-state, make sure you save some room in your stomach; you won’t understand Singaporean life without it. Erik Trinidad may be based in Brooklyn, but he spends most of his time crisscrossing the globe (he’s been to all seven continents!) in search of exotic food, high adventure, and scientific curiosities. Follow his travels on Facebook , Instagram, or Twitter via @theglobaltrip. | 5,454 | 6,228 |
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The Truth About Bedbugs
Let's exterminates some of the common misconceptions. By Christopher Elliott
Published July 29, 2013
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It’s become a rite of summer for the talking heads on the local news programs: a hysteria-inducing hotel bedbug epidemic story. The teary tales of vacations ruined, the zooms on the tiny red welts, and the infographic of the life cycle of the tiny invaders whose Latin name, Cimex lectularius, makes them sound like villains in a summer blockbuster. It makes for must-see TV, but what should you believe? Let’s exterminate some of the common misconceptions: 1. It is a new problem. Actually, no. Bedbugs like to live in wood and fabric, close to their food supply, which is us. | 0 | 774 |
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The Truth About Bedbugs | Let’s exterminate some of the common misconceptions: 1. It is a new problem. Actually, no. Bedbugs like to live in wood and fabric, close to their food supply, which is us. They are long-term tenants, having infested homes and inns for thousands of years. “So what has changed?” asks Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann, an urban entomologist at Cornell University. We’ve started paying attention to bedbugs. “ Public awareness skyrocketed,” she says. | 601 | 1,039 |
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The Truth About Bedbugs | They are long-term tenants, having infested homes and inns for thousands of years. “So what has changed?” asks Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann, an urban entomologist at Cornell University. We’ve started paying attention to bedbugs. “ Public awareness skyrocketed,” she says. Thanks to news stories, TV reports, and blogs dedicated to Cimex sightings, just about every bedbug report is treated with only slightly less excitement than a bird flu outbreak. In fact, says Gangloff-Kaufmann, the bugs weren’t as bad in 2012 as they were in 2010, but the coverage continues, making it seem to many travelers as if bedbugs are on an unstoppable march to conquer our planet. 2. You will bring bedbugs home from your travels. You might, if you happen to sleep in a bed with bedbugs, and if you leave your clothes and luggage on the bed, and if those bedbugs decide to climb from the infested bed to your luggage, and if you unpack your luggage on your bed, and if the bugs disembark and set up house in your bed. | 775 | 1,768 |
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The Truth About Bedbugs | Thanks to news stories, TV reports, and blogs dedicated to Cimex sightings, just about every bedbug report is treated with only slightly less excitement than a bird flu outbreak. In fact, says Gangloff-Kaufmann, the bugs weren’t as bad in 2012 as they were in 2010, but the coverage continues, making it seem to many travelers as if bedbugs are on an unstoppable march to conquer our planet. 2. You will bring bedbugs home from your travels. You might, if you happen to sleep in a bed with bedbugs, and if you leave your clothes and luggage on the bed, and if those bedbugs decide to climb from the infested bed to your luggage, and if you unpack your luggage on your bed, and if the bugs disembark and set up house in your bed. That’s a lot of ifs. A quick inspection of the mattress and behind the headboard of the hotel room should reveal bedbugs’ shed skins, eggs, and hatched eggs even in daylight (when bugs are not active), and if that doesn’t give them away, then the telltale overripe raspberry odor will. For those with an overabundance of caution, Louis Sorkin, an entomologist with New York’s American Museum of Natural History, suggests not putting clothes and luggage on your bed when traveling. Instead, he advises, “hang up the coat and place luggage in the bathroom when you first arrive.” And when you return home, put your luggage in the garage and your traveling clothes in the laundry immediately. | 1,040 | 2,458 |
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The Truth About Bedbugs | That’s a lot of ifs. A quick inspection of the mattress and behind the headboard of the hotel room should reveal bedbugs’ shed skins, eggs, and hatched eggs even in daylight (when bugs are not active), and if that doesn’t give them away, then the telltale overripe raspberry odor will. For those with an overabundance of caution, Louis Sorkin, an entomologist with New York’s American Museum of Natural History, suggests not putting clothes and luggage on your bed when traveling. Instead, he advises, “hang up the coat and place luggage in the bathroom when you first arrive.” And when you return home, put your luggage in the garage and your traveling clothes in the laundry immediately. 3. Bedbug bites are painful and cause disease. No and no. Half of the hotel guests who get bitten don’t even know it; the other half may experience some itching and skin inflammation for a few days. | 1,769 | 2,657 |
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The Truth About Bedbugs | 3. Bedbug bites are painful and cause disease. No and no. Half of the hotel guests who get bitten don’t even know it; the other half may experience some itching and skin inflammation for a few days. According to Jerome Goddard, a professor of medical and veterinary entomology at Mississippi State University and a leading bedbug expert, “It’s no worse than a mosquito.” And hope for a bedbug over a mosquito when it comes to carrying disease. Bedbugs have been studied extensively as possible carriers for everything from hepatitis to HIV. The result? Nada. | 2,458 | 3,017 |
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The Truth About Bedbugs | According to Jerome Goddard, a professor of medical and veterinary entomology at Mississippi State University and a leading bedbug expert, “It’s no worse than a mosquito.” And hope for a bedbug over a mosquito when it comes to carrying disease. Bedbugs have been studied extensively as possible carriers for everything from hepatitis to HIV. The result? Nada. I asked Goddard if he’d ever been bitten by one of the bugs in his laboratory, to which he replied, “How do you think I’ve fed them all these years?” 4. If they’re in one room, then they’re in every room of the hotel. Wrong. “ In many hotels, the infestations are limited,” says Michael Potter, a professor of urban and medical entomology at the University of Kentucky. “ | 2,657 | 3,388 |
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The Truth About Bedbugs | I asked Goddard if he’d ever been bitten by one of the bugs in his laboratory, to which he replied, “How do you think I’ve fed them all these years?” 4. If they’re in one room, then they’re in every room of the hotel. Wrong. “ In many hotels, the infestations are limited,” says Michael Potter, a professor of urban and medical entomology at the University of Kentucky. “ Just because you see a hotel named in a bedbug registry website doesn’t mean all the rooms are infested.” As a matter of fact, some hotels may have only one or two rooms affected by the blood-sucking insects, so fleeing the hotel may be an irrational move if you see evidence of the bugs. Instead of overreacting, insist politely on an insect-free room. Nat Geo Expeditions
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5. Online bedbug reviews are trustworthy. | 3,018 | 3,855 |
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The Truth About Bedbugs | Just because you see a hotel named in a bedbug registry website doesn’t mean all the rooms are infested.” As a matter of fact, some hotels may have only one or two rooms affected by the blood-sucking insects, so fleeing the hotel may be an irrational move if you see evidence of the bugs. Instead of overreacting, insist politely on an insect-free room. Nat Geo Expeditions
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5. Online bedbug reviews are trustworthy. Not really. Reports are often inaccurate and outdated. Even attempts to quantify bedbug activity in a more scientific way often fall short. Consider exterminator Orkin’s annual bedbug report, which in 2012 crowned Chicago as America’s bedbug capital, followed by Detroit and Los Angeles. According to Orkin, the least bedbuggy cities are Springfield, Illinois; | 3,388 | 4,216 |
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The Truth About Bedbugs | Not really. Reports are often inaccurate and outdated. Even attempts to quantify bedbug activity in a more scientific way often fall short. Consider exterminator Orkin’s annual bedbug report, which in 2012 crowned Chicago as America’s bedbug capital, followed by Detroit and Los Angeles. According to Orkin, the least bedbuggy cities are Springfield, Illinois; Portland, Oregon; and Sioux City, Iowa. Problem is, Chicago is a major city with lots of people (and Orkin branches). Sioux City? Not so much. | 3,856 | 4,359 |
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The Truth About Bedbugs | Portland, Oregon; and Sioux City, Iowa. Problem is, Chicago is a major city with lots of people (and Orkin branches). Sioux City? Not so much. So it’s folly to use an online database of bedbug sightings or even a more scientific survey of insect sightings to plan your vacation. You’ll find plenty of jittery hotel guests this summer who think they’re bound to sleep with bedbugs. One commonly cited survey by pest management company Steritech claims a quarter of the hotel rooms in the United States needed treatment for bedbugs, but few bother to note that even if rooms were deemed to need treatment, that doesn’t necessarily mean they were infested, nor that guests would have been bitten. And bear in mind, these pest-control folks have a product to sell. Kind of like, ahem, the news media. | 4,217 | 5,013 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668061438#11_2445823896 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2013/07/29/the-truth-about-bedbugs/ | The Truth About Bedbugs | The Truth About Bedbugs
The Truth About Bedbugs | So it’s folly to use an online database of bedbug sightings or even a more scientific survey of insect sightings to plan your vacation. You’ll find plenty of jittery hotel guests this summer who think they’re bound to sleep with bedbugs. One commonly cited survey by pest management company Steritech claims a quarter of the hotel rooms in the United States needed treatment for bedbugs, but few bother to note that even if rooms were deemed to need treatment, that doesn’t necessarily mean they were infested, nor that guests would have been bitten. And bear in mind, these pest-control folks have a product to sell. Kind of like, ahem, the news media. Truth is, these insects can pop up just about anywhere, not only in hotels. They’re in apartments, churches, hospitals, laundromats, movie theaters, and offices right in your neighborhood. Wherever there’s blood, you’ll find the bugs. There’s really no escaping them this summer or any summer. What can you escape from? | 4,360 | 5,333 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668061438#12_2445825214 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2013/07/29/the-truth-about-bedbugs/ | The Truth About Bedbugs | The Truth About Bedbugs
The Truth About Bedbugs | Truth is, these insects can pop up just about anywhere, not only in hotels. They’re in apartments, churches, hospitals, laundromats, movie theaters, and offices right in your neighborhood. Wherever there’s blood, you’ll find the bugs. There’s really no escaping them this summer or any summer. What can you escape from? The hype. So switch the channel or turn off the TV and relax. You’re on vacation. Christopher Elliott serves as resident consumer advocate and ombudsman for National Geographic Traveler, and writes the “Insider” column for the magazine. Follow his story on Twitter @elliottdotorg. | 5,013 | 5,614 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668067553#0_2445826154 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/05/how-to-turn-your-car-into-a-camper/ | How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper | How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper
How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper
If you’re interested in following suit by turning your own SUV into a camper, here are the basics:
The perks?
The challenges?
What to bring?
Where to sleep?
| How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper
Annie Agnone, her partner and collaborator, Kevin, and their dogs pose by their car-turned-camper (Photograph by Annie Agnone)
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How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper
By Annie Agnone
Published September 5, 2013
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Earlier this year, I was awarded a National Geographic Young Explorers Grant to spend four months driving around the United States documenting nocturnal culture with my partner and collaborator, Kevin Weidner (who helped me write this piece), and our two dogs (check out my piece on late-night Vegas ). Because the grant mostly covered fuel and food, and because we needed to cover a lot of ground in a relatively short amount of time, one of our first tasks was to figure out a reliable sleeping situation that would be both efficient and cost-effective. Finding a place to camp, for free, or nearly free, every day seemed a daunting task that was bound to set us off course. And since we’d be driving and working at night and sleeping mostly during daylight hours, campground and hotel checkout times wouldn’t work for us. We researched our options. Staying with friends would work in some cases, but would require advance planning. | 0 | 1,302 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668067553#1_2445827999 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/05/how-to-turn-your-car-into-a-camper/ | How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper | How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper
How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper
If you’re interested in following suit by turning your own SUV into a camper, here are the basics:
The perks?
The challenges?
What to bring?
Where to sleep?
| Because the grant mostly covered fuel and food, and because we needed to cover a lot of ground in a relatively short amount of time, one of our first tasks was to figure out a reliable sleeping situation that would be both efficient and cost-effective. Finding a place to camp, for free, or nearly free, every day seemed a daunting task that was bound to set us off course. And since we’d be driving and working at night and sleeping mostly during daylight hours, campground and hotel checkout times wouldn’t work for us. We researched our options. Staying with friends would work in some cases, but would require advance planning. We couldn’t afford to rent an RV, so we had to make the most of the vehicle we had. Towing a trailer would be ideal, but what if we needed to go on a rough road or up a steep mountain? And what about the gas mileage we’d be sacrificing for the extra comfort? Then we found a solution that seemed perfect: we would turn our 2008 Honda CR-V into a camper. | 670 | 1,656 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668067553#2_2445829523 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/05/how-to-turn-your-car-into-a-camper/ | How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper | How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper
How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper
If you’re interested in following suit by turning your own SUV into a camper, here are the basics:
The perks?
The challenges?
What to bring?
Where to sleep?
| We couldn’t afford to rent an RV, so we had to make the most of the vehicle we had. Towing a trailer would be ideal, but what if we needed to go on a rough road or up a steep mountain? And what about the gas mileage we’d be sacrificing for the extra comfort? Then we found a solution that seemed perfect: we would turn our 2008 Honda CR-V into a camper. Our platform (note the storage space below) (Photograph by Annie Agnone)
Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. The simplest way to explain the process is that we built a table. An ugly table, made of plywood and two-by-fours, that fit in the back of the car. A table under which we could store all our stuff, and on top of which we could sleep, for free, almost anywhere. | 1,303 | 2,057 |
msmarco_v2.1_doc_01_1668067553#3_2445830808 | http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2013/09/05/how-to-turn-your-car-into-a-camper/ | How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper | How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper
How to: Turn Your Car Into a Camper
If you’re interested in following suit by turning your own SUV into a camper, here are the basics:
The perks?
The challenges?
What to bring?
Where to sleep?
| Our platform (note the storage space below) (Photograph by Annie Agnone)
Please be respectful of copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. The simplest way to explain the process is that we built a table. An ugly table, made of plywood and two-by-fours, that fit in the back of the car. A table under which we could store all our stuff, and on top of which we could sleep, for free, almost anywhere. After three months, 15,000 miles, 31 states, and sleeping through about 60 summer mornings in the car-bed we built ourselves, we can tell you this: it was pretty great. Challenging, yes, and sometimes frustrating, but worth it. We could park the car — at once bedroom, office, tripod, living room, and kitchen — set up the bed, and be asleep within 10 minutes. We woke in parking lots and trailheads and tiny rest areas, atop a mountain in New Mexico, beside a blue lake in California, and about 100 meters from a Dunkin’ Donuts in Maine. | 1,656 | 2,596 |
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