How a 500-year-old Southeast Asian sweet is preserving a nearly forgotten culture

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Kim Choo Kueh Chang has been serving bite-sized treats called Nyonya kueh in Singapore since 1945. These colorful snacks are a staple for the Peranakan people — a cultural group prominent between the 15th and early 20th centuries that's working to be remembered.

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Woman taking a selfie on the beach and the view of Dili, the capital of Timor Leste
The author spent four days exploring Dili, the capital of Timor Leste.

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I've traveled to 20 countries in 2 years. I found the most stunning coast in one of the least-visited countries.

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The author explored the unspoiled coastline in Timor-Leste, the least-visited country in Asia.

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