Oasis at Death Valley (formerly The Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort) is located just above the floor of Death Valley. It is a gated 66-room desert resort located close to the world's lowest golf course. The best time to visit this resort is in the winter months as then you usually escape the soaring heat that Death Valley is best known for. Very central place to call home in the park for a few days. Desert hiking, canyon exploring, horse back … [Read more...]
Mountain Light Gallery, Bishop CA – December 2005
Mountain Light Gallery - Some of the most impressive mountain and outdoor photography you will ever see is contained in this gallery in Bishop, California. If you are anywhere near the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains you need to make a point to visit this wonderful gallery. These works of art were taken by renowned outdoor photographer Galen Rowell before he died in a plane crash with his wife in summer of 2002. Its sad walking through the … [Read more...]
Wat Thai, Los Angeles – November 2005
Wat Thai Los Angeles - Every Sunday at Wat Thai there is excellent Thai food cooked by the outdoor vendors. Sometimes there will be additional events at the Wat such as dancers or musicians performing Thai music. The best time to visit this temple is during major Holidays such as the Songkran Festival (Water Festival) in mid April or the Loy Kratong Festival in Mid November. During these times - the amount of food vendors swells considerably, … [Read more...]
Piper’s Patisserie, Truckee CA – October 2005
Piper's Patisserie Truckee - This fabulous French/European style eatery is located in the heart of Truckee's historic downtown in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. In the summer Truckee at times as the coldest temperature at night in the nation but during the days the temperatures are typically pleasant. Winter is cold and this is the heart of Sierra Nevada skiing. Piper's is open year round and serves a great variety of foods for both … [Read more...]
Tarboush, Comida Arabe, Lima Peru – September 2005
Tarboush, Comida Arabe Lima Peru - Tarboush serves Arabic food and is a wonderful eatery located in the heart of the Miraflores district across from Kennedy Park in Lima. The owner is from Palestine and cooks authentic Middle Eastern food. Glance around the walls inside the restaurant; you will see photos from a variety of middle Eastern countries including but not limited to Jordan, Palestine, and Jerusalem. This restaurant has sidewalk … [Read more...]
Marlborough Wine Region, New Zealand – August 2005
Marlborough Wine Region New Zealand - The world famous Marlborough wine growing region is located on the north part of of New Zealand's South Island. If you are coming from Wellington on the north Island hop on a ferry and drive south east of the town of Picton. By far this area is known for its excellent crisp, clean Sauvignon Blancs and to a lesser extent its Pinot Noirs. This region is home to New Zealand's largest producing wine industry. … [Read more...]
Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai – July 2005
Burj Al Arab Hotel Dubai - The Burj Al Arab is one of the most modernistic looking hotels that you will ever see. As a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, this also happens to be one of the most expensive hotels you will ever stay at. Its futuristic design resembles the billowing sail of a sailboat. Play golf or tennis hundreds of feet above the ground on the specially designed "sports platform". This unique sports platform has … [Read more...]
The Suk11, Suk 11 Bangkok Thailand – June 2005
Suk11 (Suk 11) is an awesome place to discuss travel & meet people to hook up with for traveling. The rooms are decent sized - light, airy and very clean. A real spiritual feel to this place - very interesting decor - at times feels like an international hangout due to the many people from around the world. Be sure to add your name & notes to the appropriate walls! Note: this place fills up very quickly and is immensely popular especially … [Read more...]
The Yellow Rose of Texas, Iquitos Peru – May 2005
The Yellow Rose of Texas is a must visit for any traveler to Iquitos Peru. Located just off the Plaza del Armas, the Yellow Rose of Texas, is run by former Texas Oil & Gas Engineer, Gerald Mayeaux. This place absolutely bleeds with character. Huge saddles rotate as seats at the bar. An eclectic variety of dead jungle animals adorn the walls and ceilings and hundreds of photos line the walls. The food is tremendous. Never have you had such tasty … [Read more...]
Puzzling World, Wanaka New Zealand – April 2005
Puzzling World Wanaka New Zealand - This is one of the most puzzling places in the world! Puzzles to satisfy all ages, not just the youngsters. You are greeted by a tower that tilts much more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Indoors they have the Hologram hall, following faces in which whenever you move hundreds of faces move their eyes to look at you, the distortion room, and the tilted house where you see water flow "uphill". The maze … [Read more...]
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