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Staying Connected in Cambodia: Data, Apps & Power Tips for Travelers

Whether you’re trying to stay connected, find your way around, or pay like a local, having the right SIM card, apps, and payment setup makes travel in Cambodia so much smoother. From navigating with Google Maps to using cashless payment options and finding Wi-Fi on the go, this guide covers everything you need to stay online, connected, and ready for every adventure in the Kingdom of Wonder. Let’s dive in!

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November 4, 2025
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A Home-Cooked Meal in Yangshuo: The Art of Stuffed Dishes

Some meals are about flavors. Others are about memory. And sometimes, if you’re lucky, a meal becomes a doorway into someone else’s world, where stories and laughter matter just as much as the food on the plate. That’s exactly what I found in a small village outside Yangshuo, where I sat down to one of the most unforgettable meals of my life. But this wasn’t a restaurant in the usual sense. It was someone’s actual home.

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September 10, 2025

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Best Restaurants in Chengdu

We’ve put together a list the best restaurants in Chengdu to try in this amazing city. All of them offer a great variety of dishes in a foreigner-friendly environment with English menus. Our recommendation? Try them all.

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February 6, 2020
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The Best Chocolate Shops in Portland, Oregon

Here’s our list for the best Portland chocolate shops to satisfy your sweet tooth! From amazing beans to bars to milkshakes to drinking chocolate, you can definitely fuel your chocolate addiction in this lovely city. All made with care by Portland locals, you’ll love the chocolate choices at these chocolate shops.

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January 19, 2020
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Best Noodles in Xian, China

In Xian, noodles are reign supreme. You won’t find rice in these parts due to the climate, Xian is all about noodles and they come in every shape, size, and flavor. Shops selling factory-made noodles don’t survive in noodle country, so here’s our list of the best noodles in Xian.

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January 18, 2020
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China

Lost Plate’s Traditional Chinese Dumpling Recipe

There are few things humanity agrees on, and in that very short list is dumplings. In China the most popular type is called Jiaozi (饺子) or water dumplings (水饺), meaning traditionally they are boiled in water, as opposed to their many well-known and equally delicious steamed cousins.

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January 17, 2020
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China

Roujiamo: The Best Chinese Burgers In Xian, China

Ahh, the fabled Chinese Burger! This is the first food you should think about trying when visiting Xian. Often labeled as the world’s first burger, Roujiamo was first made about 2500 years ago. Handmade bread is crispy on the outside and soft inside and stuffed with tender fatty pork that has stewed for hours (in fact, some local shops claim it has been stewing for decades!).

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January 10, 2020
China

A Guide to Bubble Tea in China

At Lost Plate, we love a good bubble tea. Some of us love it a bit too much (you know who you are.) It’s common for deliveries of steamy cups of creamy tea to show up at the office daily. Even though bubble tea has permeated the globe, China is where the craft has been perfected. Here, it’s a perfect blend of both science and art. It’s just a way of life now.

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January 3, 2020
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Cambodia

Phnom Penh’s Best Craft Beer & Cocktail Bars in 2023

The small yet rapidly growing micro-brew scene in Cambodia’s capital is what everyone in the West reminisces about. Passionate brewers setting up shop in their garage (or as close to a garage as you can have in Phnom Penh,) tinkering with local ingredients and brewing batches big enough to share at one or two bars. The result is some of the best beer you can find in Asia…and drinking it in some of the most intimate hidden gems that you’ll find anywhere.

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January 3, 2020
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Best Breweries in Portland

Here’s our list of the best breweries in Portland to have a pint, grab a growler or crowler to go, and eat some delicious food. And if you join our Evening or Food Cart Food Tours, you may even get to visit one of these fine establishments and drink a pint with us!

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December 18, 2019
China

China’s Best Winter Treats

China isn’t known for its sweets, but as the temperatures drop and we approach the winter holidays, there are a few special treats that start appearing on the streets of each city. Here’s a list of the top 5 seasonal treats that you’ll find all over China in the winter.

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December 14, 2019
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Portland

Portland Gift Guide for Foodies – A Shopping Guide to Local Portland Products

If you’re looking for some locally inspired gifts for the foodies in your life then our Portland Gift Guide for Foodies is going to be perfect; we’re not sure there is a more passionate group of foodies in Portland than us! These are the first places we go when we’re looking for something fun to treat ourselves (or our loved ones.) Plus a bonus snack stop at the bottom if you’re looking to treat yourself as well.

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December 10, 2019
Cambodia

Eating Bugs in Siem Reap, Cambodia

A fair amount of visitors take advantage of one of Siem Reap’s many unique offerings: bugs. Well, bugs for eating. But it’s not just a tourist trap, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that two billion people, more than a quarter of the world’s population, eat bugs as part of their standard diet.

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December 9, 2019
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China

How to Visit the Great Wall of China from Beijing

The Great Wall is a must-visit for everyone visiting China, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to do on your own. Navigating Beijing and far-away places like the Great Wall is not simple even if you speak Chinese. Eliminate the hassle of figuring everything out by yourself – sometimes tours are the best way to see things! Trust us.

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December 2, 2019
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Portland

The Best Portland Winter Festivals & Christmas Events

Grab a warm drink and get your cheer on with this list of the best Portland winter festivals and Christmas events happening this holiday season! From lights to trains to parties to extreme sports, Portland is the place to be for the holidays and we’ve got you covered.

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November 22, 2019
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Portland

Portland Travel Guide

What to eat, where to stay, what to do, how to get around; we’ve got it all covered in our free Portland, Oregon Travel Guide.

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October 28, 2019
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China

Xian Travel Guide

What to eat, where to stay, what to do, how to get around; we’ve got it all covered in our free Xian Travel Guide.

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October 28, 2019
Chengdu Hotpot Food Tour Feature
Chengdu

A Complete Guide to the Best Hotpot in Chengdu, Sichuan

Everyone knows that they need to try hotpot when visiting Chengdu, but few people know about the different types of hotpot the city has to offer. Take a look at our list of the best hotpot in Chengdu and the different ways locals enjoy this insanely spicy soup and the best places to find it!

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October 15, 2019
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Cambodia

A Guide to the Best Markets in Phnom Penh Cambodia

A visit to Cambodia isn’t complete until you visit at least one Phnom Penh markets. Whether you’re looking for souvenirs, food, discounted clothing, or local handicrafts – they have everything. The best part is that no matter where you are, they’re just a short tuktuk ride away!

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September 19, 2019
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China

China Travel Tips

There are a few good things to know before you travel to China that will prepare you for the unexpected and make your trip a lot easier. To avoid surprises, take a look at our China Travel Tips to make your trip more successful!

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September 15, 2019
China

Best Restaurants in Xian, China

The most common question we get from guests on our Xian food tours is “Where should we eat?” It’s a really good question since most authentic and local places have no English options (like the amazing places we selected for our Morning and Evening Food Tours.) With that said, the restaurant scene in Xian serves up some amazing Shaanxi local dishes. We hand-picked the Xian restaurants listed below because we love them, visit often and are the first places we take friends and family members who visit.

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August 30, 2019
Beijing Egg Filled Pancake Recipe
China

Beijing Egg Filled Pancake Recipe

If you have joined our Beijing Breakfast Food Tour, you already know why our favorite stop is visiting the He family’s Egg Filled Pancake Shop – also know as Jidan Guan Bing. These small, savory pancake-like pastries filled with egg and flavored with chili (or soybean paste) are a lesser-known foodie delight, and lucky for us they’ve shared their family recipe.

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August 24, 2019

Best Hotels in Beijing

We’re often asked by our food tour guests to recommend the best hotels in Beijing, so we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite places to stay. Not only are their reputations high, they are English-friendly, offer some incredible dining options, and provide unique a Beijing experience.

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July 31, 2019
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Chengdu

Chengdu Travel Guide

What to eat, where to stay, what to do, how to get around; we’ve got it all covered in our free travel guide for Chengdu, China.

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July 17, 2019
Best Hotels in Chengdu
Chengdu

Best Hotels in Chengdu, China

Chengdu is a relaxed place to hang out, and the city holds some of our favorite places to stay in China. We hear all about hotel experiences from our guests every day, so here’s a list of the best hotels in Chengdu – keeping location, feedback, and foodies in mind!

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July 15, 2019
Chengdu

The Best Reasons to Visit Chengdu

When you ask a tourist what they know about Chengdu, their answer will be that it’s where pandas are from. When you ask a Chinese what they think about Chengdu, there are always a few things on their mind.

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July 1, 2019
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Cider in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest – Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Cider, Part 3

Cider in the United States has a long history. The old soggy cap that was put away for winter storage (prohibition) never really recovered the industry. Decades later, we finally have the beginning of a situation where the demand for cider is increasing, so people have been producing more and more. However, heritage apple varieties that produce good quality cider are in short supply.

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June 19, 2019
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Portland

Portland’s Best Summer Events & Festivals

As you have probably figured out by now, we at Lost Plate really like eating – and we really like eating at special events in the summer! But summer isn’t just about food festivals and ice cream every day – here is a list of the best Portland summer events & festivals that you will want to check out.

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June 9, 2019
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The American History of Cider – Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Cider, Part 1

America has a strong history with cider. The tradition and trees were brought over by European immigrants. At that time, cider was a safe, accessible, and common drink when water sanitation wasn’t where it is today. Cider was at one time as American as apple pie and made from apple varieties that are nothing like what we buy today in the grocery store (and are still not readily accessible.)

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June 5, 2019
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Cambodia

Cambodia Travel Tips: Know Before You Go

Cambodia’s generally a pretty easy place to travel. English is widely spoken, people are friendly, and expenses are pretty reasonable once you touch ground. Even so, here’s a couple things to make your trip extra-comfortable.

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January 29, 2019
China

Hike Huashan Mountain near Xian, China

The Qinling mountain range is one of the largest in China and many people are surprised to see how close they are on a clear day in Xian. Hua Shan’s jagged peaks and stunning landscape are one-of-a-kind and hiking Huashan Mountain is definitely worth adding to your Xian itinerary. For the adventure seeker, it also holds the Plank trail, often dubbed as the most dangerous hike in the world!

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October 10, 2018