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Some but not all of the books reviewed have been sent to us as samples.


Volunteer Vacations

August 21, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Volunteer Vacations by Bill McMillon, Doug Cutchins and Anne Geissinger This book (Eleventh Edition) is the definitive guide about specific volunteer organizations. It was originally published over 20 years ago and today highlights 150 charitable organizations in detail. Looking to help strawberry farmers in Azerbaijan, rehabilitate wounded elephants in India, build homes in Honduras or a variety of other volunteer opportunities - look no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Tip Books · Tagged: Honduras, India, Volunteer

Fruit & Nuts

August 20, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Fruit & Nuts by Susanna Lyle This is a fabulous 475+ page full color book with excellent detailed descriptions about each of the highlighted fruits and nuts. There are accompanying photos for each item. Several of our own photographs are even included! This book is extensive and thorough in its descriptions; it is a must have for anyone interested in temperate and subtropical fruit and nut plants. Over 300 species are presented. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Culinary Books ·

India for Individuals

August 18, 2011 by Maxine Rose SchurLeave a Comment

The land of dreams and romance, of fabulous wealth and fabulous poverty, of splendor and rags, of palaces and hovels, of famine and pestilence, of genii and giants and Aladdin lamps, of tigers and elephants, the cobra and the jungle, the country of hundred nations and a hundred tongues... ~~~ Mark Twain Pink, the navy blue of India, is everywhere in Varanasi, Copyright Stephen Bassman When I was a twenty-two, I was both naive and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airport, America, Art, Canada, Cruising, Culinary travel, Everest, Festival, Food and Wine, Hiking, India, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, National Geographic, Photography, Rainforest, San Diego, San Francisco, Shopping Mall

Try rock climbing on your next vacation

August 16, 2011 by Jess SpateLeave a Comment

Everyone wants to squeeze the last drop of fun out of their vacation time, but when we go back to work or school too many of us still feel that we could have done more with that short, precious period. That's one reason adventure breaks are becoming so popular- we all want to do something really exciting and interesting on vacation. Rock climbing is one of the fastest growing adventure sports, and why not? It provides all the adrenaline you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Golf, Mountain Climbing, Rock climbing, Sports

Festa della Rificolona

August 16, 2011 by Miss MociLeave a Comment

Visiting Florence it is very likely that one has a programme that is very oriented towards arts, culture, and architecture. As one of the most important cities during the Renaissance it bares a great amount of art work and architecture of that time. But depending on the time of year you are visiting it is nice to know what events are going on in Florence around that time. In case you have rented Florence apartments for the beginning of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Culture, Festival, Florence, Food and Wine, Music, Tuscany, Walking tour

Universal Studios Hollywood, Terror Tram

August 16, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

New "Terror Tram: Scream 4 Your Life" Experience at Universal Studios Hollywood Sets "Ghostface Killer" Loose on the World-Famous Backlot During "Halloween Horror Nights" Universal City, California - "Terror Tram: Scream 4 Your Life," based on the latest installment of Wes Craven's "Scream" film series, will unleash the iconic "Ghostface Killer" on the world-famous backlot during Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios HollywoodSM. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, California, Film, History, Hollywood, Universal Studios

What is The Unstoppable Life?

August 12, 2011 by Larry Jacobson1 Comment

Sailor Who Circumnavigated Globe Reveals How to Make Your Dreams Come True Larry Jacobson knows what it's like to have a dream that seems nearly impossible to realize. He also knows how to make that dream come true. "I remember being a curious kid looking out at the docks in Long Beach from behind the locked gates that led to the pier," he said. "I saw this montage of beautiful sails and gleaming boats and the vast expanse of the sea, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Beach, Beer, Bridges, California, Coffee, Dancing, Drinking, Journey, Mexico, Palm Trees, River Rafting, Sailing, San Francisco, Scuba Diving, Tsunami

Lonely Planet Maui

August 11, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Lonely Planet Maui by Lonely Planet There is a reason why Lonely Planet is the industry leader in guide books. This full color guide on Maui, also includes Moloka'i & Lana'i, is very well laid out and is chock full of recommended itineraries, surf spots, hiking, nightlife, flora, fauna and much much more. Color coded chapters make browsing this book a breeze. Another highlight is their spotlighted interviews with locals under "island voices" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Hawaii, Hiking, Nightlife

Beautiful Montmarte

August 9, 2011 by Miss MociLeave a Comment

One of my favorite movies of all times is without the shadow of a doubt Amelie. Not only because of the quirky protagonist, but also because the movie is set in one of the most beautiful cities I know – Paris. In case you don't know the story I won't reveal too much, but throughout the movie Amelie interferes more or less secretly in the lives of the people around her to make it better and the story takes us on a lovely journey through Paris, in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Culture, History, Journey, Paris

Napa Valley Mexican-American Vintners Association Tasting

August 7, 2011 by Dave6 Comments

The first ever tasting of the Napa Valley Mexican-American Vintners Association was held Saturday July 30, 2011 at Maldonado Vineyards in the far northern reaches of the Napa Valley. This was the best tasting we've attended so far this year in Napa. Very personalized, great wine - dignitaries came up from Los Angeles, a historic tasting. The association is fairly new (2010). It was formed after a number of vintners poured their wines in Mexico … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Wine · Tagged: Los Angeles, Mexico, Napa Valley, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

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