Picnicking in Istanbul. As the city heats up during the summer months, folks in Istanbul like going to green spaces for picnicking with family and friends. Turks, in fact, are quite the experts when it comes to laying out a really good picnic spread. It's something of a national obsession, and you'll find thousands of piknik yeri, or picnic grounds scattered across the country. Public spaces tend to cater to picnickers, with some riverside 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...]
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...]
Los Angeles Times’ THE TASTE Reveals Menu for Labor Day Weekend Event
Tickets on Sale Now for Annual Epicurean Extravaganza LOS ANGELES - June 11, 2012 - THE TASTE, Los Angeles Times' annual celebration of the Southern California culinary scene, today announces the lineup for its three-day gastronomic adventure to be held at The Studios at Paramount. Reflecting The Times' award-winning coverage of all things edible, the five events will highlight distinct aspects of food culture in Southern California. Each … [Read more...]
Hanging out at Aqua Resort, Saipan
Today we breezed through Garapan (the main city on the island) and headed north. Looking for a nice place to stay we visited one resort. Its heyday had passed a long time ago. We then stumbled into Aqua Resort - a beautiful boutique resort located right on the beach overlooking the corral reef which extends well offshore. I walked out about half a mile on the shallow sandy reef until I met spiky corral in shallow waters and could go no further. … [Read more...]
Jetting from Chennai to Bangkok
We jumped on our Air Asia flight last night from MAA-BKK. The route opened up earlier this year and we immediately seized the opportunity to buy severely discounted tickets during Air Asia's promotional period. We paid £89 per person for the round trip ticket - about 3.5 hours each way! Course with Air Asia you get a basic flight - no food or drink, seats that are agonizingly tight for tall people and most of the time a middle or window seat … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Travel Business Cards – Why You Need Business Cards in Your Travels
The most obvious reason why you’re travelling is that you probably want to move away from the city, from the stress, and from your work. Sometimes it’s the adventure that takes us places, but how often do we forget the duties and work we’ve left behind? Well, there’s nothing better than the relaxing waves of the sea, the splendid breeze of the ocean, and a glass of an ice-cold cocktail while basking under the sun. Amidst the R&R we’re doing, … [Read more...]
Madrid in the Summer! Here we go!
The climate in Madrid is moderate during the summer month. Temperatures range from 21 C ( 70 F) to 31 C (88 F). It is rarely humid, but can get exceptionally hot on occasion. Rain is rare during the summer months, happening usually only twice per month, and those are normally only a passing thunderstorm. All of this combines to make the climate in Madrid favorable to outdoor celebrations of all kinds. When using vacation apartments in Madrid, … [Read more...]
Northern Ireland: Terra Titanicus
The only thing Belfast does in moderation is moderation. Always, it has been Brobdingnagian in spirit. Always, it has lived large. Belfast, reaching for the sky, Photo by Didrik Johnck Once it was the largest linen producer in the world. And had the largest ropeworks. It was the largest manufacturer of fizzy drinks; largest shirt maker; had the largest flax machine works; largest tobacco factory; largest handkerchief factory. … [Read more...]
Exploring the Wonders of Palau
The island nation of Palau is located about 500 miles east of Manilla in the Philippines and about a 2 hour flight from Guam. A number of airlines fly to Palau including United, Delta and China Air. There are numerous flights from Japan. Local car rental companies maintain offices in the small arrivals lounge of the International airport. Unlike some airports where you find only major car rental companies and or more expensive pricing - these … [Read more...]
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