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Bet you can?t name all of these!
2007-12-16 08:46:00 Reprinted, with permission, from Deepa Krishnan?s Mumbai Magic Blog. Deepa is a GeoBeats host and owns Mumbai Magic. Go on! I dare you! addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fblog.geobeats.com%2F%3Fp%3D 287'; addthis_title = 'Bet+you+can%27t+name+all+of+these%21'; addthis_pub = 'geobeats';
Copenhagen?s Culture Night
2007-11-08 00:46:00 Copenhagen’s culture night takes place in October Culture night in Copenhagen is held the first Friday of the autumn Holiday and is extremely popular amongst all ages. It is when cultural institutions, organizations, shops etc. are open until midnight. Special programs with musicians, speeches, and other things you can try. Organizations and ... More About: Copenhagen , Night , Cope
Sitar - Classical Indian Instrument
2007-11-07 05:04:00 Have you heard of Sitar ? I recently had the opportunity to watch somebody play it. What an instrument! Here is a nice introductory video. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fblog.geobeats.com%2F%3Fp%3D 270'; addthis_title = 'Sitar+-+Classical +Indian +Instrument '; addthis_pub = 'geobeats';
My country, Trinidad
2007-10-29 23:58:00 It?s always the simplest things- a conversation, a laugh, a gesture, an encounter with a longtime friend- it?s these simple things that remind me of why I yearned to come home after living abroad. It?s election time in Trinidad and Tobago. On November 5th 2007, the people will vote in a new Prime Minister or reinstate ... More About: Country
Nuit Blanche, Sleepless Art - Paris
2007-10-25 23:41:00 In October, Paris celebrates its Nuit Blanche. This expression literally means ?white night,? a sleepless night. From 7 to 7, you can see performances, listen to a variety of music and enjoy other artistic forms, but also some libraries remain open all night long as well as churches, bars and cafes. You can access all shows ... More About: Eple
Let?s Talk About Bruschetta
2007-10-24 00:00:00 Ok. I have tried my hardest to hold my tongue, but somebody has to do this: Do you know how to pronounce bruschetta?!! I am asking since it has become a popular item on menus around the world, and lots of people are pronouncing it incorrectly. Chefs, waitstaff, and restaurant owners are pronouncing ... More About: Talk
Nostalgia
2007-10-23 02:35:00 Reprinted, with permission, from Deepa Krishnan?s Mumbai Magic Blog. Deepa is a GeoBeats host and owns Mumbai Magic. One of the things I love about Mumbai is its unique skyline. The palm trees and the sunshine combine with the Gothic architecture to give the Oval Maidan a sort of exotic holiday feel. These buildings have been part ... More About: Nostalgia
Rugby in Paris
2007-10-18 00:17:00 This will be the last week of the tournament obsessing the French from the beginning of September?the Rugby World Cup. This is the first time France hosts the tournament, held every four years since 1987. Since September, Paris has changed colors. Most bars, pubs, bistros and coffee shops display the green and blue logo of the ...
Options for Travel Within India
2007-10-16 03:55:00 With the economic boom over the last few years, there are many more and convenient options for traveling within India as compared to few years ago. So if you are coming to India, make sure you have the current information. Domestic flying in India has particularly seen a dramatic surge. Used to ... More About: Travel , Options
Fall in Tuscany
2007-10-12 00:44:00 Autumn is one of my favorite times in Tuscany . The leaves are changing color in the hills, also on the trees lining the city boulevards. The air is becoming cool and crisp, and the days shorter. It is time to prepare for the upcoming winter months. Grapes are harvested in September, and ... More About: Fall
Tipping Taxi Drivers in Barcelona
2007-10-10 18:45:00 Filmmaker Q&A How much tip is considered appropriate for taxi drivers? As with most tipping in Spain, the taxi driver doesn’t expect much, if anything at all. Rounding the fare up to the next Euro is normally fine. If he/she has put in more work than usual or is particularly friendly you can add a bit more, ... More About: Drivers , Barcelona , Taxi , Tipp
The Cow Parade Comes to Rio de Janeiro
2007-10-10 03:11:00 A herd of cows have arrived in Rio de Janeiro . 100 colourful cows are now decorating the streets and boardwalk. Known as the ?Cow Parade ?, it is an international public art exhibit that has been staged in various cities around the world since 1998, including London, NY, Amsterdam, Tokyo and Sao Paulo. It promotes ...
The Giving of Water
2007-10-04 19:31:00 Reprinted, with permission, from Deepa Krishnan?s Delhi Magic Blog. Deepa is a GeoBeats host and owns Mumbai Magic and Delhi Magic. All cultures have it - the giving of food and shelter to pilgrims and wayfarers as an act of kindness. This is Old Delhi’s way of doing it - by giving free water to anyone who ... More About: Water , Giving , The G
Boca Neighborhood, Buenos Aires
2007-10-03 23:57:00 Filmmaker Q & A How safe is Boca neighborhood? Boca is very safe if you stay on Caminito street. You can safely take photos and shoot video. Boca is not a dangerous neighborhood?but if you wander around, don?t take cameras or lots of money. The biggest crime is camera robbery. I?ve been to the stadium lots of times, ... More About: Buenos Aires , Neighborhood , Aires
Mahatma Gandhi?s Birthday - India
2007-10-03 04:13:00 Today, October 2nd, is celebrated in India as Gandhi Jayanti (Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday). Gandhi ji is lovingly referred to by many Indians as Bapu or the Father. He was an instrumental leader against India’s Independence movement against the British and is one of the most popular Indian figures. Gandhi ji gained prominence ... More About: Birthday , Mahatma Gandhi
Smoked Mackerel on Rye Bread - Denmark
2007-10-01 23:18:00 Smoked mackerel on rye bread is seen as a delicious summer smorrebrod in Copenhagen. But it is also eaten in winter. Do it yourself pictures step by step! Today I want to show you a quick summer piece with smoked mackerel. Smoked fish is a Danish specialty that we love in the summer. It’s ... More About: Bread , Denmark , Brea
Italian Idiomatic Expressions
2007-09-28 21:15:00 One of my favorites is “conosco i miei polli” which means I know my chickens. It really means: don’t try to fool me, I know what you’re/they’re up to. It is a phrase that represents how agriculturally oriented Italian culture and language are. Another is “non e’ farina del tuo/mio sacco.” Meaning: it isn’t flour from ... More About: Expressions , Expression , Idiom
Hillwalking - Scotland
2007-09-28 00:37:00 Hill-walking (a.k.a ‘hiking’) is a popular outdoor pastime in Scotland because of the geographical proximity of the many hills in the Highlands (north of Glasgow). The sport’s name could lead a novice or tourist to believe that this is a light-hearted hobby. However, because of Scotland’s turbulent island weather, conditions, especially in the Highlands, can ...
The Great Mumbai Commute
2007-09-27 00:55:00 Reprinted, with permission, from Deepa Krishnan?s Mumbai Magic Blog. Deepa is a GeoBeats host and owns Mumbai Magic. It was a long conference, and at the end of it, I was glad to pack up my laptop and head home. It was 8:30 p.m. The entire city seemed to be going in the same direction as ... More About: Great , Commute , The G , Mute
Parque da Catacumba, Rio de Janeiro
2007-09-25 21:19:00 Nestled between high-rise apartment buildings on the Lagoa sits one of the prettiest places and best-kept secrets in Rio de Janeiro ? Parque da Catacumba. A tropical ecological park, Catacumba hosts an open air sculpture museum that exhibits pieces from more than 15 artists, as well as a trail through ...
Gefion fountain in Copenhagen and the mythological story of making of Zeala
2007-09-24 21:45:00 The Nordic Goddess Gefions powerfully swings her wipe over 4 oxes, so water streams out from their nostrils and the plough they are pulling. This powerful and dynamic water sculpture is one of my favorites and I love how well it illustrates how Zealand was made. Zealand is the Island on which ... More About: Story , Copenhagen , Fountain , Mythological , Myth
SWEET RIENTRO - Italy
2007-09-21 21:00:00 Most of Europe goes on vacation in August. Italy is no exception. Since they all go away at the same time and return at the same time, the entire country suffers together around the beginning of September. Italians actually have a word for the awful experience of returning to work after a long vacation or ... More About: Sweet
Tipping Etiquette - How Much to Tip in India?
2007-09-21 00:27:00 Death, taxes, and …. tipping? Yes, you can’t escape tipping, especially if you are coming to India . Here in India, because labour is cheap, you will be surrounded by people who will help with all types of tasks. That’s good news and bad news. Who doesn’t mind receiving help but then you are also expected ... More About: Etiquette , Tipp
Barcelona Off the Beaten Path
2007-09-20 05:36:00 Filmmaker Q & A Which are the not so touristy areas of Barcelona ? If you really want to avoid the tourist masses, the main thing to do is to stay out of the Gothic Quarter. Although it’s fascinating to visit, it’s also the centre of all tourism in the city and, by extension, the area with ... More About: Path
Chocolate Museum, Madrid
2007-09-19 04:44:00 Sara is a GeoBeats filmmaker/host and owns laloka.com. Thanks to the Adriá family we have a Choco late Museum in Madrid . Don’t let the entrance full of fine bombons in glass cases scare you, I recommend you study the pieces in this innovative collection thoroughly. Named after a Guinean plantation, at Cacao Sampaka (links to http://www.cacaosampaka.com ) ...
Dining in Historic Churches of Glasgow
2007-09-18 00:22:00 When can a city’s declining spiritual values be turned into a great dining experience? In Glasgow , empty hundred year-old churches are being converted into pubs and theaters. Glasgow’s West End, near Byres Rd, has two worth mentioning. Oran Mor and Cottiers both have great atmospheres that remind you of what were once centers of a ... More About: Churches , Historic , Dining , Dini
The Swan is the Danish National Bird
2007-09-17 04:06:00 The White Swan is the Danish national bird - beautiful but also a bit dangerous. When we see all this, we remember we all have this inside beauty that can unfold under the right circumstances, exactly as the world famous Danish poet Hans Christian Andersen showed in his story about the Ugly Duckling. Their beauty let you ... More About: National , Bird , The D
Ganesh Chaturthi - India Celebrates the Birth of Elephant-Headed Hindu God
2007-09-15 17:53:00 Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu God of wisdom and prosperity, and good fortune. The festival usually falls in the August/September time frame and is celebrated with tons of fanfare in India , particularly in Mumbai. Ganesh idols are seen all over and many households hold traditional religious ... More About: Birth , Elephant , Ganesh Chaturthi
Strike the Pasta
2007-09-15 02:23:00 Going on strike in Italy is as common as eating a plate of pasta. However, on Thursday, September 13, many Italians actually put pasta itself on strike! The decision to boycott pasta for a day was made by several consumer associations who are worried about inflation in Italy. Since 2006, prices are up from 5 to ... More About: Pasta , Strike
Cleaning the Taj Mahal
More articles from this author:2007-09-14 06:17:00 Reprinted, with permission, from Deepa Krishnan?s Delhi Magic Blog. Deepa is a GeoBeats host and owns Mumbai Magic and Delhi Magic. The newspaper today has an article about the Taj Mahal . Apparently, they’re going to clean it - and they’re planning to use multani mitti to transform the marble from yellow to gleaming white. Have you seen ... More About: Cleaning 1, 2, 3 |
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