What makes a trip memorable? The people? The places you visit? The events? What if everything falls into place? What if the trip is so good that it becomes your Best Trip Ever? This story takes places in sunny and beautiful Greece, in the hot summer month of August. I had received an email from one of my best friends from college who had decided to take his summer vacation a step further and get married in Greece. A few quick emails and phone … [Read more...]
Touring Brunei
Today I traveled with Michael, a tour guide for for a small local travel company ( info@travelhub.com.bn ). I signed up for one of their very niche tours - sightseeing the part of Brunei that produces all of its oil and natural gas under the control of Brunei LNG. Travel Hub offers a variety of day and multi day sightseeing tours within Brunei. This particular tour may not appeal to a lot of people but oil and gas are what drive Brunei's … [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...]
Market City Cafe – A Taste of Italy
Una Festa Italiana Probably one of the best ways to sample Italian wines is in a pairing with Italian cucina especially when chefs of note are involved in the preparation and choices, and so it was one evening. To celebrate the coming Holiday season this very special event took place at Market City Cafe in Burbank, California. Together the Executive Chefs from the MCC Hospitality Group joined forces to produce a superb repast -seven … [Read more...]
The BBQ Bible
The BBQ Bible by Steven Raichlen The ultimate "must have" BBQ book. Is Dad a BBQ wanna be chef, how about mom? This book will give anyone with a sate for smoke a warm fuzzy. Author Steven Raichlen has scoured the world over for International BBQ recipes. Not just a BBQ recipe book, The BBQ Bible covers types of grills, grilling mistakes, types of fuel, exotic drinks, salads, vegetarian fare and much more...but meat lovers take note, this is … [Read more...]
2011 Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail Miami Dive Into New Waters Feb. 17-21
World's Premier Boating Event Makes Waves with New Attractions Aimed at On-the-Water Fun, Travel and Hands-On Education Shop and Compare Thousands of Boats and Accessories, See Hundreds of Product Debuts MIAMI, Dec. 4, 2010 - The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami, one of the world's largest boating events, returns Feb. 17-21, 2011, showcasing thousands of the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, … [Read more...]
Treasure Islands Of Carraga
"Traveling to far away places is one best antidote because it heals life pressures; and there are literally countless destinations around the world which would do it. What is more important is that you bring that travel experiences to life--through diaries or photos, or simply by writing them in a story--tell the world about it, and such nostalgic memories will live on." ~The Author Nocturnal Road Adventure The journey starts as I … [Read more...]
Celebrate Holidays in Healdsburg, California
Celebrate Holidays in Healdsburg with a Strolling Restaurant Dine Around Four Progressive Courses of Fabulous Food at the Very Best of Healdsburg's Restaurants HEALDSBURG, Calif., November 23, 2010 - The event that delivers incredible food and wine as part of a festive seasonal outing in one of California's most popular wine country destinations is the Holidays in Healdsburg Strolling Dine Around. This annual dining experience features 16 … [Read more...]
Key West Food and Wine Fest to Star Sunshine, Savory Flavors and Spirited Fun
KEY WEST, Florida Keys -- Food and wine enthusiasts can savor sunshine, standout dishes and stellar vintages during the second annual Key West Food and Wine Festival, set for Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 27-30. Scheduled events showcase local chefs' culinary flair, indigenous Florida Keys ingredients, premium wines from around the world and offbeat "foodie" fun like bowling with coconuts. The enticing "first course" is a barefoot evening … [Read more...]
Christophe Harbour Announces Turtle Beach Bungalows
A New Boutique Caribbean Retreat on St Kitts ST KITTS, November 19, 2010 - The luxury lifestyle experts behind the exclusive Charleston-based Kiawah Island and Ireland's Lodge At Doonbeg are proud to announce the opening of Turtle Beach Bungalows, part of the emerging Christophe Harbour development on the Caribbean Leeward Island of St. Kitts. The island's most upscale property, Turtle Beach Bungalows is one of the first stages in … [Read more...]
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