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Café Hopping in the Hot Spots of Indonesia

May 9, 2014 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

I went out to get a cup of java in Java and ended up on an infernal coffee odyssey through the Indonesian archipelago. Stretching out like a Komodo Dragon some 6,400 kilometers across the Ring of Fire, from the coffee plantations and wild orangutans of Sumatra to the primary rainforests and decorative penis gourds of Irian Jaya, Indonesia is the ideal launching pad to crash land into some of the most dramatic sights in Southeast Asia. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airline, Amsterdam, Angkor Wat, Animal Rescue, Art, Asia, Beach, Beer, Burma, Bus Travel, Cambodia, Coffee, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Expatriate, Fishing, Food and Wine, History, Indonesia

What do Van Morrison, The Godfather of Punk, and Seamus Heaney have in Common?

March 5, 2014 by Richard BangsLeave a Comment

There is a theory of “primitive affluence” that suggests that when a society has its primary needs met by Nature...food, shelter, clothing…then it will turn to creativity. Bali, a tropical island in Indonesia where the rich volcanic soil produces an abundance of food and materials for fabrics and building, is held as an example. The trope is that “everyone in Bali is an artist.” Yet, while it is true that most everyone spends days carving, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Castle, Chocolate, Civil War, Connecticut, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, Europe, Fashion, Film, Flowers, Food and Wine, Garden, Golf, Helicopter, History, Indonesia, Ireland

The Abominable Sumatran

February 26, 2014 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

"Get your stinking paws off me, you damn dirty apes!" A shaggy American with a Yankees cap and soul patch spat out the words haltingly, photographing a rust-colored simpering simian with a winsome pout who looked vaguely human. Unfortunately, the American was me. It was a fair imitation of Charlton Heston in Planet of the Apes. Except we weren't extras in a futuristic flick where evolution goes awry. (As you'll remember, in the film, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Beach, Bus Travel, Drinking, Film, Indiana, Indonesia, New York City, Rainforest, Sand, Wildlife, Zoo

Cock-a-Doodle-Don’t, Cockfighting in the Philippines

January 21, 2014 by John Edwards2 Comments

John M. Edwards attends a horrific “cockfight” on Bantayan Island in the Philippines, only to end up wondering what exactly were the ingredients in the national dish of adobo. . . . The roosters swaggered around like Mick and Keith, with dangerously sharp spurs attached to their legs. While the apocalyptic poultry sussed each other out with malice, the excitement began to build. My two new Norwegian backpacker friends snapped photos with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Asia, Beach, Beer, Bicycle, Bus Travel, Christmas, Colombia, Culture, Expatriate, Fashion, Festival, Food and Wine, Hollywood, Indonesia, Music, Philippines, Resort

9th Annual Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Returns

November 15, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

THE 9TH ANNUAL LOS ANGELES TRAVEL & ADVENTURE SHOW® RETURNS TO THE LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER FEBRUARY 8-9, 2014 Rick Steves, Travel Channel's Samantha Brown, Todd Carmichael, Don Wildman, Peter Greenberg, Pauline Frommer, Patricia Schultz among exclusive featured speakers (LOS ANGELES, CA) - L.A.'s favorite and the country's largest travel show will return to the Long Beach Convention Center on February 8 and 9. Named as one of Southern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, Alaska, America, Beach, California, Caribbean, Chicago, Coffee, Cuba, Culture, Dallas, Europe, Fiji, Guam, Hawaii, History, India, Indonesia, Japan, London

Epicure.SB Heats up with 100+ Choices in October

September 17, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Santa Barbara’s Month-Long Epicurean Adventure Santa Barbara, CA (September 16, 2013) — Celebrate the best of the Santa Barbara South Coast’s cuisine, libations and culture during the month-long culinary extravaganza epicure. The 5th anniversary of this popular event celebrates the Spirit of Santa Barbara with over 100 ways to crave, toast and explore the bounty of the region. With 31 days, 67 events, 17 prix … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airport, Bus Travel, Caves, Chocolate, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Film, Food and Wine, Garden, Indonesia, Los Angeles, Music, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Seafood, Wine Tasting

River Cruise vs. Mini Cruise: The Pros & Cons Explored

July 20, 2013 by Kristine VicencioLeave a Comment

Taking a cruise can be a memorable and exhilarating experience. Deciding whether to take a river cruise or a mini cruise is a matter of personal preference. There are pros and cons to both choices and choosing the right one will make all the difference in your holiday experience. Whether you are interested in visiting a popular Caribbean island or a hidden gem in the Mediterranean, there are great cruises for every seafarer. River Cruises … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Caribbean, Cruising, Food and Wine, Indonesia, Jamaica, Mediterranean, Mexico, Nightlife, Ocho Rios, Photography, Spa

Indonesia: Hello Mister!

July 3, 2013 by Tiffany Soukup11 Comments

The motion sensor detects my presence and two glass doors slide open to grant me entry into the Woolworth's Supermarket. I grab a trolly (shopping cart) and peruse the isles pausing to examine labels at my will. Although I have been shopping for decades, this time feels a little different. To my right a woman in pink track shorts excuses herself to reach across and grab the peanut butter. A mother wheels by with a small girl strapped in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, America, Australia, Caves, Food and Wine, Indonesia, Internet, Journey, Lifestyle, Mountain Climbing, Music, National Park, Oman, Rainforest, Shopping Mall, Trekking, Tsunami, Tuk Tuk, Village, Walking tour

Sumatran Blend, Ripples on the Edge of Time: Toba or not Toba?

May 9, 2013 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

An American backpacker treats Sumatra, Indonesia’s “Lake Toba”--filled with crunchy Elysian entrepots --as a writers’ retreat where backing off comes with the territory “Characters are just like black marks on paper. . . --William Gass, Fiction and the Right of Life I arrive by high-speed hydrofoil across the Malacca Straits to Medan, the ersatz capital of Sumatra, during Ramadan. I was, of course, on my way to flop down and relax at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, America, Amsterdam, Animal Rescue, Asia, Backpacking, Bangkok Thailand, Britain, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, England, Europe, Film, Food and Wine, Free Travel, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia

My Name is Ali

May 3, 2013 by J. MarieLeave a Comment

“My name is Ali. I’m from Iran.” My mind went blank. What did I know about Iran? I tried to think of something. It’s a big country in the Middle East and my country, America, isn’t too keen on Iran.  Persian carpets? The moment I was thinking, I looked around at my surroundings.  A dozen of red Chinese lanterns were lit brightly and lined both sides of the street. Across from me at a mamak, Indian men were pulling roti dough around and around in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Middle East · Tagged: America, Arabic, Drinking, Food and Wine, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Restaurants

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