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The World ' s Best Adventures
Singapore ’ s Hawker Stalls Accessible from Singapore The myriad cultural influences of Singapore combine to make something new , something fresh — something wonderful . Perhaps nowhere is this melting pot of wonder more present than in its cuisine ; and of the many delectable , memorable ( and oftentimes , Michelinstarred ) restaurants and eateries to consider , the can ’ t-miss experience is the hawker stalls . Looking something like an open-air mall if the mall was just delicious food stalls , over 100 hawker centers are scattered throughout the city . It ’ s hard to go wrong when choosing which to visit , though the most famous is likely Hong Lim Market & Food Centre — home to the Michelin-starred Hill Street Tai Hwa Noodle . The authentic way to experience this delicious street food is to order many dishes from many stalls before digging into your customized buffet , so make sure you arrive hungry !
The Cloud-Coated Citadel of Machu Picchu Accessible from Lima , Peru Machu Picchu is the stuff of legends : A long-lost Incan stronghold hidden in the mountain clouds until the 20th century makes for an intriguing adventure smackdab in the middle of your vacation . An excursion to this citadel will be overnight , and the journey is well worth it . After the train ride into Aguas Calientes , it ’ s another leg of travel to get to the ruins . Once there , prepare to have your breath taken away ( and not just from the change in altitude ): the mountainside seems dotted with the stony echoes of a metropolis long forgotten . One can ’ t-miss site on the mountainside ? Huayna Picchu . You ’ ll need a separate ticket to visit it — and only 400 people a day are allowed — but this peak carries an extra dose of wanderlust magic . From this vantage point , you ’ ll peer down on the rest of Machu Picchu , an eagle ’ s-eye view on a lost empire .
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