When asked what your favorite street food, is your first thought of crepes or pretzels? No! Any world traveler worth half their passport stamps can tell you that street food is not just a simple snack - in many countries, it is a storied tradition and a celebration of a collective national heritage. From Bangkok to Brussels, we've collected the best cities for street food, with both the "target rich" spots for hawkers and the local delicacies … [Read more...]
Touring Chennai
We didn't find much in the way of inspiration during our short stay in Chennai (other than the people were quite friendly) - but we enjoyed touring some of the city's unique historical sites including the San Thome Basilica. This is one of only three churches in the world that are supposedly built on top an apostle's tomb. This one houses the remains of Thomas the Apostle - the other two are the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain and … [Read more...]
Michael Wigge: Reporter & Filmmaker
Michael Wigge is a well-known media personality in Germany - a journalist, comedian, documentarian and world traveler. In 2010, Wigge traveled 25,000 miles from Europe to Antarctica - without any money - which he documented and turned into the upcoming travel series "How to Travel the World For Free" which will be airing on PBS and on local channels in over 70 markets across the US starting this month and running through May and … [Read more...]
A Bicycle Built for Two
While I was house-sitting a 15th-century farmhouse in historical Gascony, with a backyard view of the snow-capped Pyrennees, I decided one bracing morning over a cafe du lait to hire a bike and make a pilgrimage to one of France's oddest pilgrimage sites: "NOTRE DAME DES CYCLISTES." Looking decidedly uncool in my fuzzy Patagonia jacket, Tintin T-shirt, Gap shorts, white athletic socks, and Rockport walking shoes, I pedaled like a madman, … [Read more...]
Sport Venues in Madrid
There is no doubt that Madrid is a powerhouse when it comes to sports in Spain and Europe, especially in football and basketball. With 2 teams in the top league in Spain in both sports, a lot of athletic talent accumulates in the city. And this year's season has proven this yet again: Real Madrid Baloncesto was the only Spanish team this season to make it to the Final Four in the Euroleague. And the football club of Real Madrid won the Copa … [Read more...]
I’m Off Then
I'm Off Then by Hape Kerkeling Hape admits he is sometimes a couch potato but sets off anyways on the intriguing and spiritual journey across the Pyrenees to the Spanish shrine of St. James (Santiago de Compostela). This is story of Hape's interesting and at times humorous experiences (Hape is a well-known German comedian and his humor definitely shows through in this book) on the Camino Santiago where "pilgrims" stay in free refugios and … [Read more...]
Southern Jordan, Fun in the Sun
We are watching the sun slowly drop below the Egyptian skyline here on the edge of the Red Sea merely 3 clicks from the Saudi border. It is so quiet from our mountain side desert perch. 6 minutes walking gets us to the beach. The air is warm and intoxicating. We are on the Jordanian side now. This arm of the Red Sea contains the world's most northerly coral reefs. The Red Sea is full of coral and brightly colored fish. Just got in from a 1 … [Read more...]
Worldly Works of Art
One needn't head south to Miami Art Basel to enjoy a zany art show. From Morocco to the Great Barrier Reef, these luxury international hotels and lifestyle brands boast unique art pieces and eclectic collections of their own. Molori Great Barrier Reef, Australia A bespoke private hideaway and the sister property to South Africa's famed Molori Safari Lodge, Molori Great Barrier Reef is located near Australia's iconic coral reef and within … [Read more...]
SpaFinder Announces 2010 Readers’ Choice Award Winners, Identifying the Top Spas around the World
Most Votes Cast, across More Countries and Categories, in Program's Eight-Year History - with Many New 'Faces' Taking Top Honors NEW YORK, NY October 22, 2010 - SpaFinder, Inc., the global spa and wellness resource, today unveiled the winners of its 2010 Readers' Choice Awards, honoring spa-goers' favorite spas across the globe on six continents and in 35 countries/regions, along with their top ten picks in 31 unique categories. The 2010 … [Read more...]
65 Countries Enter Race for 2010 Foreign Language Film Oscar
Beverly Hills, CA - Sixty-five countries, including first-time entrants Ethiopia and Greenland, have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 83rd Academy Awards'. The 2010 submissions are: Albania, 'East, West, East,' Gjergj Xhuvani, director; Algeria, 'Hors la Loi' ('Outside the Law'), Rachid Bouchareb, director; Argentina, 'Carancho,' Pablo Trapero, director; Austria, 'La … [Read more...]
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