The World's Best Street Food by Tom Parker Bowles Ever wondered how you could get hold of a recipe for your favorite dessert street food that perhaps you sampled at some random market in New Delhi? Or perhaps that Ceviche you enjoyed on the streets of Lima Peru? This book contains 100 recipes written by food writers located around the world. The foods are simply organized into two sections in this book; savory and sweet. Recipes are not … [Read more...]
The Charming Plaza Mayor in Madrid
Visitors to Madrid in Spain are always enthralled by the myriad activities and attractions throughout this beautiful city. From its beautiful squares, scenic artistic landscapes and fascinating history, you'll never have a dull moment. Among all those attractions, however, one spot really stands out from the crowd, and is a must-see while you're visiting this charming city: the Plaza Mayor. The Plaza Mayor is one of the absolute best spots … [Read more...]
Chasing Change
Standing on the cliffs at La Jolla Cove Friday, September 16th, 2011: I flew the 2500 miles to San Diego, California on the premise that I would find my future there. After an especially tumultuous year – full of uncertainty about my career, debilitating heartbreak and unstable friendships – I was left feeling empty, despondent and indefinable. I had no idea who I really was and vowed to spend the next year in search of her. A multitude of … [Read more...]
The Good and The Bali
There is something so curiously captivating about the island of Bali, Indonesia. When I flew from Sydney to the Denpasar airport in Bali, I expected to step off of the plane and into the raw, lush paradise that everyone had described to me. As I was quick to find out, that wasn't the case at all. As part of a developing nation, Bali's undertone of old-world life is peppered with the new-world wealth of a booming tourist industry. I had just … [Read more...]
Civil War History Comes to Life at Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks
Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. - Commemorate the Civil War's 150th anniversary with two thrilling reenactments of the Battle of Monday's Hollow at a Living History and Civil War Reenactment Weekend, Sept. 15-16, at the Missouri Trapshooters Association Grounds, 51 Trapshooters Road off of State Road A in Linn Creek. This event, sponsored by the Camden County Historical Society & Museum and the Fourth Missouri Cavalry Reenactors, will feature a … [Read more...]
So, Saipan…Surprise Me!
So, Saipan - we heard there wasn't much to see on your small island and our expectations were low after reading a number of negative reviews online. Sure there is poker in nearly every laundromat, an inordinate number of empty buildings, some falling into disrepair, an underlying problem with a gambling addiction, hence several 24-hour pawn shops - and nearly every market displaying permanent signs indicating "we accept food stamps" with … [Read more...]
A Lure to the Distillery District in Toronto: Stirling Room
On my way to Stirling Room, strolling down a brick-paved street edged by charming restored Victorian-era buildings of Toronto's Distillery District, I felt that I was in a previous age - a time when the upper crest of society enjoyed culture and life more fully at a slower pace than our busy life in this modern age. From their times we today can relish the renovated Victorian architecture in its pedestrians-only aura - no modern traffic to mar … [Read more...]
The Five Pillars of Paris
First time visitors should see some of the sights that make Paris famous - and then explore deeper into what makes the art, culture, food, fashion and western European lifestyle so intriguing. Paris is a city of museums, landmarks and history - and one can easily spend more than a few days visiting its attractions, but to start with, here are five "must sees". And once you have visited these, there is plenty of other stuff to do in … [Read more...]
What to see in Bangkok
Bangkok is a vibrant city full of lively experiences, fascinating sightseeing and colourful culture that makes it a great place to visit for those heading to South East Asia. It is the capital city of Thailand, the most densely populated urban area in the country and the political and financial centre, which makes it an essential stop on the route for anyone visiting this part of the world. If you're planning a trip to the 'Furnace of the earth' … [Read more...]
Top 10 Best Street Food Cities
When asked what your favorite street food, is your first thought of crepes or pretzels? No! Any world traveler worth half their passport stamps can tell you that street food is not just a simple snack - in many countries, it is a storied tradition and a celebration of a collective national heritage. From Bangkok to Brussels, we've collected the best cities for street food, with both the "target rich" spots for hawkers and the local delicacies … [Read more...]
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