Major International gambling hubs include Macau (tiny island off China's mainland coast), Las Vegas, Monte Carlo and Singapore. Alcohol and casinos often go hand in hand - free drinks are usually offered by scantily clad servers. Most of the time they offer cocktails or stiff drinks or even beer but why not make your beverage of choice wine - the perfect accompaniment for playing the slot machines, dealing cards or playing video … [Read more...]
Prowling the Sproul State Forest in Pennsylvania
"There's a view there, but I'm not too sure how good it will be." View? I was all about the view. That was the reward for a difficult hike. That was the explanation I gave to my mother who could not understand "why anyone would want to walk up a mountain" - how else would I get to see wonderful vistas? How else could I stand in awe at my own puniness in the face of nature's grandness? And this hike had promised three vistas, at least one of them … [Read more...]
Select Highlights of South East Europe
These are some of the highlights of visiting select locations in Croatia, Hungary, Montenegro and Serbia. This trip was totally unscripted and unplanned. All we had were our plane tickets to Europe. We used public transportation to get around - buses, trains, city trams and metros where available. Note that while distances on the map don't look that far from each other especially along the Dalmatian Coast, the roads are narrow, windy and very … [Read more...]
Wadi Mujib, Jordan – August 2011
Wadi Mujib, Jordan is located in a steep canyon that contains a very "wet and wild" river hiking experience. This wadi or canyon is in the lowest reserve on the planet as its water empties into the Dead Sea (almost 400 meters below sea level). A hike up the canyon is not for the faint of heart, rather it is an adrenaline producing experience. Sign the waiver at the main entrance, pay the admission fee and collect a life jacket. The entire hike is … [Read more...]
Hanging out in London
We arrived in London after a 2.5 hour flight from Split Croatia. We love the budget airlines in Europe - last minute prices are the same as reserving your flights ahead of time for a number of the airlines. Wizz Air, Easy Jet, Ryan Air etc. London of course is one of the world's major cities - its easy to get lost in the city and its historical attractions. One is never bored for things to do here! There are world class museums - the Tate Modern … [Read more...]
European Getaways – Paris and London and everything in between
Vacation time is any time in the climate of today's world travel. Just hop on a plane and in no time at all, or maybe a little bit more than that, you can be anywhere your heart desires. How does London with its fascinating history sound? Or Paris, the city of Light? Both cities boast super shops for inveterate shoppers; restaurants featuring every type of cuisine; museums, nightclubs, theatre the list goes on and on. Just footing around … [Read more...]
Key Largo Food and Wine Festival, July 29 through Aug. 7
Photo by Cheryl Gorski KEY LARGO, Florida Keys - The 'Sauce Boss' is preparing to cook up a jazz-laden gumbo onstage as a highlight of nearly 30 palate-pleasing events at Key Largo's Food and Wine Festival, set for July 29 through Aug. 7. Bill Wharton, known as the 'Sauce Boss,' is to craft his signature dish during the Night in New Orleans event set for Saturday, July 30, at Sundowners, mile marker (MM) 104 bayside. The special gumbo … [Read more...]
Squaw Valley USA’s Renaissance
Squaw Valley USA announces details for a $50 million capital plan New base lodge, expanded restaurants and two new high-speed chairlifts planned [Squaw Valley USA] July 27, 2011 - Squaw Valley USA announces the details of a five-year, that will add dramatic improvements to the on-mountain and base village guest experience. Plans include everything from new food and hospitality offerings to new beginner and advanced high-speed chairlifts, … [Read more...]
Universal Studios Hollywood Presents “Eli Roth’s Hostel: Hunting Season,”
A Terrifying New Horror Maze at "Halloween Horror Nights" Universal City, CA -- Eli Roth, the multi-talented director, writer, producer and actor, will adapt his enormously successful "Hostel" film franchise to create "Eli Roth's Hostel: Hunting Season," a twisted new "Halloween Horror Nights" maze at Universal Studios HollywoodSM. The event begins on September 23 and continues on select nights through October 31. "Hostel: Hunting … [Read more...]
The Biennale and the Venice Film Festival
Every two years Venice holds the Biennale, one of the most important events in contemporary art and culture. I don't think there is another event on this scale that features so many different disciplines. Everything is present: Art, architecture, cinema, music, dance, and theater. The duration of the Biennale stretches over several months from June until November. One of the central events during the Biennale is the Venice Film Festival - … [Read more...]
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