LA Gang Tours offers tours into the heart of the Los Angeles gangland territory - places you normally wouldn't think to visit: Skid Row, South Central & Watts and Compton. This unique organization is not glorifying gang violence and activities rather they are humanizing it, raising awareness, and money to work with kids before they get sucked into this "culture' as well as other anti-gang preventative measures. The organization was founded by … [Read more...]
Wales: The Quiet Kid in the Corner
One of my pet travel projects is understanding "minority nations", the countries within countries. The UK has that in droves: Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and arguably, England itself. The thing is, I really could not find a distinction between Welsh culture and British culture at large. Sure, there's a language that they have that looks like anagrams or txtspk, but beyond that, what makes someone uniquely Welsh? Certainly not the pubs … [Read more...]
Casino Du Lac-Leamy: Offers ‘Lady Luck’ and Other Pleasures
Quebec Outaouais Casino du Lac Leamy We were excited as we walked in a glass walkway between the Hilton Hotel and the Casino Lac-Leamy located in the same complex in the city of Gatineau, across the river from Ottawa, Canada's Capital. This evening we were going to dine in the Casino's gourmet restaurant - one of the best dining places in the Ottawa Region - the only CAA/AAA Five Diamond ranked in the area. "Move quickly!" One of my … [Read more...]
A Climb of Mount Kilimanjaro
As per Wikipedia: Altitude sickness: Symptoms that may indicate life-threatening altitude sickness include: - Pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs): - Symptoms similar to bronchitis - Persistent dry cough - Fever - Shortness of breath even when resting - Cerebral edema (swelling of the brain): - Headache that does not respond to analgesics - Unsteady gait - Gradual loss of consciousness - Increased nausea - Retinal … [Read more...]
Tourism Australia and Quiksilver Announce “Surf, Sun and Social Networking” Facebook Contest
Facebook Fans Have a Chance to Win a Trip to Australia to be the Official Blogger for the 2012 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2011 - Tourism Australia and Quiksilver announced today they have launched a Facebook contest, "Surf, Sun and Social Networking in Australia," that will send one lucky winner to Australia to be the official blogger for the 2012 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast. Beginning March 14 and ending April 8 … [Read more...]
Thailand Village musings
So I'm back in my wife's village after a hectic several weeks of travel in Japan and Thailand (hence the shortage of blog posts). This is Eastern Thailand, about 90 minutes from the wild outpost of Poipet, on the Thai/Cambodian border. I've been coming here at least once a year for nearly the past 10 years for 5-6+ weeks at a time. This is a great escape from the city and urban life not to mention the undesirable weather in most of California at … [Read more...]
New Orleans Wine & Food Experiences sets Plans for 2011
Kindred local ingredients and chefs top the program; champagne makes a huge splash ( www.nowfe.com ) (December 9, 2010) New Orleans, Louisiana - Grab your fork and your corkscrew, the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, which ranks in the Top 10 Food & Wine Destinations in the U.S. and fourth in the World according to the TripAdvisor Annual Travelers Choice Destination Awards, has announced plans are underway for the upcoming 2011 event. The … [Read more...]
Gloria Huwiler: Actress
Huwiler stays busy through her works in film and theatre and also promoting African artworks through her exhibitions in both New York and Los Angeles. We asked her a few questions about her acting career, interest in art and travels. Q. I read in the current edition of "Los Angeles" magazine a quote from Susan Holmes, a model who is married to a former bassist from Gun N' Roses. She says - "Rock stars and models have a lot in common. … [Read more...]
Sundarbans, Bangladesh – December 2010
The Sundarbans are the world's largest Mangrove swamp with the majority of this swamp being located in Southern Bangladesh. The endangered wild Royal Bengal Tiger makes its home here and is one of the major reasons to visit the swamp. You can fly or drive depending on availability. You must have a guide to enter the Sundarbans and if you are serious about seeing wildlife (tigers, board, deer, snakes, birds, monkeys etc), it is best if you go … [Read more...]
Los Angeles International Airport Dedicates New Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and City Councilmembers Bill Rosendahl, Janice Hahn and Tom LaBonge were joined today by federal aviation and local fire and airport officials to dedicate a new Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) facility at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The new $13.5-million Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Station 80 replaces a 25-year-old building that no … [Read more...]
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