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Learning to Breathe

May 1, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Long time Photojournalist Alison Wright has traveled to the far corners of the planet photographing endangered cultures and people. Her work has been dangerous at times - including covering demonstrations that became violent in Nepal. And she has certainly been involved in a number of mishaps in her career. But this story is not about those adventures. It is about a horrific crash involving a bus she was in and a logging truck on a windy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspirational Books · Tagged: Africa, Bus Travel, Laos, Mt Kilimanjaro, Nepal, Walking tour

Can-Am Spyder Partnership

April 30, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Can-Am Spyder recently reached out to me with the opportunity to demo one of their products and work with them until September promoting some of their events as well as some of their current Can-Am Spyder models. The good news is that California (where I live) is one of the states that doesn't require a motorcycle license to ride this vehicle. What is this vehicle? Is it a motorcycle, a bike, an ATV a Trike? No, none of the above - it is its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Bicycle, California, Sports

Foraging with Pascal, a Professional Wild Food Forager in Los Angeles

April 29, 2014 by Dave5 Comments

A few hours spent with Los Angeles based wild food forager, Pascal Baudar will open your eyes to the wonders and diversity of the edible natural world. That natural world will come alive in ways perhaps you didn't think were possible. Plants growing wild which can be harvested and prepared as food are literally everywhere. Pascal is one of only a very select few professional wild food foragers in Los Angeles. There is a reason for that - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Beer, Belgium, California, Culinary travel, Flowers, Food and Wine, Harvest, Los Angeles, Oyster, Restaurants, Seafood, Spain, Wine Tasting

Moon Dance Cliffs a well-kept secret in Jamaica

April 27, 2014 by Paul KandarianLeave a Comment

Jamaica’s one of those places that gets a mixed response when you tell people you’re going. It’s either, “Man, I love Jamaica, it’s gorgeous” or “No way I’d go to Jamaica, it’s too dangerous.” Funny how that is. I’ve run into tons of gorgeous in Jamaica and never any danger. Granted, you can find danger wherever you are, or it finds you, but by and large, be careful, don’t be stupid and put yourself in known places of danger, you’ll be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, Bridges, Caribbean, Coffee, Drinking, Festival, Flowers, Food and Wine, History, Jamaica, Palm Trees, Resort, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Sports, Travel Insurance

Your Guide to Hacking the Empire State Building Line

April 26, 2014 by Erik SeideLeave a Comment

One of the biggest and most famous landmarks in New York City throughout the US is the iconic Empire State Building. It attracts over 4 million visitors every year, which in comparison is about half as many people that live in the entirety of Manhattan. If you are doing your math, that means that around 11,000 visitors go up the ESB every single day. This means a whole lot of elevator rides. What it also means is that the Empire State building … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Empire State Building, New York City

Exploring Chachangsao Thailand

April 26, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Driving by the signs for the Bang Khla floating market many times over the years finally we decided to go. On a Wednesday. File this decision in the "stupid" category. All the floating markets we have gone to in and around Bangkok have always been held on the weekends only. So to was the case here. We drove 90 mins to the river in Chachangsao and lo and behold we arrived to a bunch of empty buildings and no one floating on the river. Making … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Bangkok Thailand, Chocolate, Food and Wine, Markets, Shopping Mall, Thailand, Walking tour

The Bar with no Name – New York City

April 25, 2014 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

Coming to loggerheads with an obvious British actor at an anonymous Irish bar in TriBeCa is like slumming it for a short story. . . . “What do you call this place anyway?” I asked over a pint of Harp at an attractive antique bar with no name in TriBeCa on West Broadway below Canal Street. “We haven’t decided on a name yet.” The bartender, who resembled Tom Jones, was drying glasses. His name was “Seamus” (as in Seamus Heaney, translator … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Architecture, Beer, Canals, Drinking, England, Fashion, Film, Houston, New York City, Travel Abroad

Eating Your Way Through South America

April 24, 2014 by Kate MayerLeave a Comment

As with most international adventures, a trip through South America should include copious amounts of eating. This continent is certain not to disappoint no matter what your tastes (but it would hopefully include a fondness for red meat and wine). Buenos Aires, Argentina is one of the most metropolitan and beautiful cities in the world. Not only is it full of incredible museums, parks, street art, and cafes but the food is fantastic. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Argentina, Art, Brazil, Coffee, Culinary travel, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Restaurants, Seafood, South America, Street Food, Wine Tasting

A Guide to Booking Your First European Adventure Holiday

April 23, 2014 by SandraLeave a Comment

If you’re used to relaxing vacations sat upon peaceful white sands, making the decision to take an adventure holiday can be daunting – but it should be well worth the leap (quite literally). Read on for a guide on booking your first thrill seeking break in Europe. Choosing an activity and finding the perfect location Are you ready to embrace your wild side and discover the great outdoors? Europe is home to many brilliant adventure holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Bicycle, England, Europe, France, Greece, Hiking, Ireland, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Portugal, Romania, Ski Trip, Spain, Sports, Surfing, Travel Insurance, Trekking

casacarboni italian cooking school & enoteca, Barossa Valley

April 22, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Benvenuti a casa carboni! You open their door and are warmly greeted by the owners of this fine establishment - either husband or wife Matteo or Fiona Carboni. If you happen to glance to your right you are also warmly greeted by glowing comments that prior guests have hand written on the wall after taking one of Matteo's culinary classes. And perhaps yet further still are the enticing aromas coming from the kitchen or possibly the freshly brewed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia, epicOZ · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Australia, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Food and Wine, Italy, Technology, Visa, Wildlife, Wine Tasting

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