Amaan Bungalows are located in the northern most village on Zanzibar called Nungwi. Besides the bungalow lodging, they also have three restaurants on the premises. Annex of Abdulla Guest House is centrally located in Stone Town within walking distance to the old Anglican Church built in 1824, the Africa House (a special place for watching the sun set), and to the Old Central Market opened in 1904. All their rooms are self contained and they … [Read more...]
Zanzibar – Restaurants
Forodhani Gardens, located down by the seafront is an excellent source of local cuisine - housing street vendors selling mostly seafood. Meals are cooked in front of you. I ate here several nights and never had any problems with the food. The Tourist Board recommends the following restaurants Fisherman Restaurant in Stone town - excellent fresh fish Restaurant on the roof of the Chavder Hotel. The Pagoda Chinese restaurant.- … [Read more...]
Kotobuki Sushi, Laguna Hills CA – June 2002
Kotobuki Sushi Laguna Hills - Next time you are in Southern Orange County, CA be sure to stop in for some excellent Sushi at Kotobuki located at 24351 Avenida De La Carlota in Laguna Hills. The restaurant is in a new looking shopping center. The "Sushi Master Chef Hiro" will probably tell you that his food is "awesome" - his praise of his own cooking isn't really needed. The food is awesome! While your eating, Hiro may even offer to entertain … [Read more...]
Fruit Yard Restaurant, Modesto CA – April 2002
Fruit Yard Restaurant Modesto - When driving between Waterford and Modesto in California be sure to stop in and grab a bite to eat at The Fruit Yard Restaurant located at: 7948 Yosemite Blvd. Phone Number (209) 577-3093. Our favorite meals are their Sunday brunches which is an all you can eat fare. Dave recommends their late Spring & Summer Sunday brunches because much of the fruit & vegetables is locally grown and freshly picked. They open … [Read more...]
Willow Steakhouse, Jamestown CA – January 2002
Willow Steakhouse Jamestown - When in the historic mining town of Jamestown, California be sure to swagger up to the bar at The Willow Steakhouse, Restaurant & Saloon located at corner of Willow & Main Street. This is an authentic looking western style (gold rush era feel) bar & restaurant with a rich history (be sure to read the history section on their menu). The building dates back to the early 1860's and was named for the willow trees growing … [Read more...]
Bangkok, Thailand – Weather
Bangkok, Thailand. The temperature in the city remains hot year round although there is certainly seasonal fluctuations in temperature. Most of the year sees high temperatures during the day usually in the low to mid 30 degree Celsius range (90's Fahrenheit) - often accompanied by humidity. Either humidity or heat by itself can be somewhat bearable but when you combine both together it becomes stifling, steamy and sweaty. It should be noted … [Read more...]
Belvedere Restaurant, Beverly Hills CA – November 2001
Belvedere Restaurant Beverly Hills - If you are ever in Beverly Hills, CA and you want to have an exquisite meal in an elegant setting be sure to have dinner in The Belvedere, a 5 star restaurant located inside the 5 star The Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel. The Peninsula is refined luxury, clearly evident once you arrive in their driveway. Located off of Santa Monica Blvd - the property is about a 10-45 min drive from the 405 (depending on traffic … [Read more...]
Bangkok, Thailand – Districts
Bangkok features some 50 districts - with 35 being located east of the Chao Praya River and the other 15 on the other side of the river (called the Thonburi side). We highlight only a select few major parts of town, some of these encompass several districts. The regions below are among the most visited by tourists in Bangkok and contain a majority of the city's attractions and activities. CHAO PRAYA RIVER is the lifeblood of Bangkok. It is a … [Read more...]
Bangkok, Thailand – Food
Thai food is incredible in it's flavors and diversity. Street vendors are everywhere in Bangkok. Depending where you are in this city, you can eat at most any hour of the day or night. Most of these food vendors setup shop on a street sidewalk - they have a small glass container for displaying the food, maybe a few plastic chairs/tables and they will have a small stall for cooking the actual food - which is done by using a stove hooked into a … [Read more...]
Bangkok, Thailand – Massage
There are seemingly thousands of massage parlors and day spas in Bangkok ranging from the very cheap to the more luxurious. Districts such as Khao San Road are loaded with cheap massage options. Parts of Sukhumvit also feature an extensive range of massage parlors. FOOT MASSAGE usually lasts from 30 to 120 minutes. Your feet are initially washed in warm water - it is a good idea to show up at the massage parlor wearing shorts instead of … [Read more...]
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