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Dinner at Legal Sea Foods Park Square in Boston, MA
2008-03-17 19:08:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: First week in March was quite the busy convention time in Boston . This meant that it was not an easy task to find available tables at popular eateries. We just ventured into town hoping for the best. It was a rainy and windy evening and not really conducive for walking. Fortunately, our hotel shuttle driver made a few suggestions and offered to drive us to several possible restaurants. The second one on his list, Legal Sea Foods , appeared nice a and had a wait time of "only" forty five minutes. Their bar offered a good place to wait for our table so we decided to stay. Rate and Review : Dinner at Legal Sea Foods Park Square in Boston, MA

Dinner at Primitivo Wine Bistro on Abbot Kinney in Venice, California
2008-03-16 04:56:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Last weekend, we took a good friend out for a birthday dinner. During the search for a perfect place, we had some basic requirements. Good food, fun atmosphere, a new eatery (for us) and vicinity to West LA were high on the list. I have been writing down names of candidates for occasions like this for a while. Under the letter "P" there was Primitivo. Primitivo Wine Bar was recommended to us in several instances but for one reason or another we never visited it. This night would change that. We made reservations on Thursday afternoon for a Friday evening visit. A table for three at seven in the evening would be waiting for us. Rate and Review : Dinner at Primitivo Wine Bistro on Abbot Kinney in Venice , California

Four Nights at the Doubletree Club Hotel Bayside in Boston, Massachusetts
2008-03-14 21:23:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside was booked in my name as a part of a business trip in early March. A large trade show was taking place at the Boston Convention Center and this hotel was to be our base. I arrived to Logan Airport late on the Sunday before the big event. A call to the hotel's reception ensured free pickup and transport to the premises by their own shuttle. The shuttle did arrive promptly and the entire drive did not take more than fifteen minutes. The lobby was sleepy and empty. I was greeted by the staff which processed the reservations. A trainee was taking care of my paperwork with an experienced employee by their side. This did take a while due to the fact that I had two different reservations but I did not mind it. I was able to stay in the same room and that's what mattered to me. I got my warm chocolate chip cookie (which I learned is their signature welcome) and headed up to the room.Rate and Review : Four Nights at th...
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Breakfast at The Paramount Restaurant, Beacon Hill, Boston, MA
2008-03-11 18:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: My inquiries about a great breakfast destination in Boston near the Red Line netted Paramount as a worthwhile option. Google Maps did not help me much as they suggested that it was 1.2 miles from the Charles MGH station (I guess driving). Actually, it was perhaps a five minute walk from it, down Charles Avenue. I was pulling a rolling briefcase behind me and the brick paved sidewalks provided a bumpy and noisy ride for my laptop. When I saw the sign I missed the entrance and walked into a stairwell of a residential building. A quick correction (next door over) brought me inside The Paramount Restaurant which has been in business since 1937. Everything in Boston is "since" something, and I do not mean since 1997.Rate and Review : Breakfast at The Paramount Restaurant, Beacon Hill , Boston, MA

Dinner at Neptune Oyster Restaurant in Boston's North End
2008-03-10 13:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: There seems to be broad agreement online regarding recommendations for a good seafood place in Boston . The name of the restaurant is Neptune Oyster. When this topic arises in a forum, someone usually suggests this eatery and everyone else concurs. Knowing how Internet discussions go, there are always dissenter and critics, no matter what the topic, but not many regarding Neptune. This fact made restaurant selection for an early evening visit an easy affair. It was the middle of the week and I headed out of the office after completing my business obligations close to five o'clock in the afternoon. After hopping on and off several colors of MTBA subway lines I ended up on the Orange Line. Havermeyer exit appeared closest to my destination. From this station exit I made my way up Hanover, through the new park area to Salem Street. Neptune Oyster sign was soon in front of me.Rate and Review : Dinner at Neptune Oyster Restaurant in Boston's North End

Breakfast at the Flour Bakery and Cafe on Farnsworth Street, Fort Point, So
2008-03-09 18:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Flour Bakery and Cafe came up as a convenient spot during my search for a breakfast restaurant near the Boston Convention Center. It had good reviews online and it seemed like it would be walking distance from the center. My hotel was close to MBTA's (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) Red Line. To get to Flour Bakery on the day of the visit, I transferred to the Silver Line at South Station and exited at the Courthouse Station. I knew the address but still could not orient myself. A nice gentleman pointed me in the direction of Farnsworth Street where Flour is located. There is a very simple sign on the building announcing this eatery and it is easy to miss, though since I did not miss it I am pretty sure you would not either.Rate and Review : Breakfast at the Flour Bakery and Cafe on Farnsworth Street, Fort Point , South Boston

Lunch at Real Food Daily Organic Vegan Restaurant on La Cienega Boulevard i
2008-03-08 19:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: As we drove North on La Cienega Blvd after running errands in the neighborhood, we started searching out for a place to grab a quick bite to eat. The stretch of La Cienega South of Melrose is interesting because it boasts some of the most exclusive shops and restaurants in LA but also a strip joint and several other less wholesome businesses, so to speak. Real Food Daily Restaurant appeared on our right side, and after a hesitation of few seconds, we made or decision, turned around, found a metered parking spot and were ready to eat. It was just past one o'clock in the afternoon and it was packed. Luckily for us, the wait for a table for two was only a few minutes. We stood in the entrance area waiting for our table. This was next to a bar where a few patrons also chose to sit. Behind the bar, we could observe food preparation and the coffee baristas doing their magic.Rate and Review : Lunch at Real Food Daily Organic Vegan Restaurant on La Ciene...

Cape Breton Island ranked #1 to visit in continental United States and Cana
2008-03-07 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Cape Breton Island has lured visitors to her shores for thousands of years. It is an amazing place, where the sand and sea air have joined forces with the enchantment of our history to create an indescribable atmosphere. Cape Breton Island's five Scenic Trails can deliver. Pack a picnic for the splendor of sunsets over the Bras d'Or Lakes or photograph your way through a hike along the rugged coastline of the historic east. The waters on our western "Sunset Side of the Island" are your perfect host for whale watching, sailing, kayaking and scuba diving. All across Cape Breton Island the arts are a vibrant expression of our Island's heritage. Music, culture and visual arts take centre stage in our lives, celebrating our Acadian, Scottish, Mi'kmaq, African, Irish and other ancestry. As you travel our scenic trails, it won't be long before you encounter this phenomenon we call our "living culture".
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Discover the Spirit of Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
2008-03-04 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Unspoiled natural parks with views carved by the Bay of Fundy, steep, history-lined streets bustling with Maritime charm. Uptown arts, dining and entertainment inspired by the passion of the region. Whether it's through the people you meet, the places you visit, or the sights you see, the spirit of Saint John is always clearly in view. Cruise, Drive, or Fly Saint John, on the Bay of Fundy. With natural wonders around every turn, and powerful tides rising as high as a four-storey building, Saint John is a place where fog rolls in from the Bay of Fundy and the locals call it "natural air conditioning", "dulse" is considered a delicacy, and famous Moosehead beer is brewed right here. Explore the colourful past of Canada 's oldest incorporated city, (est.1785) a bustling port with a small town feel, and where fresh seafood is served up with big helpings of Maritime hospitality. Saint John, where lighthouses and covered bridges dot the landscape an...
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Hello From Niagara Falls - Exploring the Clifton Hills Entertainment Area a
2008-03-01 00:43:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Yesterday morning my last full day in Niagara Falls , Ontario, had arrived. After a packed schedule the day before that had included a wonderful presentation at the Imax Theatre, my up-close encounter with the Great Falls at the Journey Behind the Falls and an entertaining show at the Oh Canada Eh? Dinner Theatre, I got ready for another full day of explorations in Niagara Falls. I already got a great start to the day when Kevin Kilpatrick, the gourmet chef and co-owner of Kilpatrick Manor, prepared an absolutely scrumptious breakfast for me: after a delicious fresh fruit platter with yoghurt and freshly made banana bread I feasted on "breakfast ravioli", one of Kevin's unique culinary inventions. This light yet tasty breakfast dish features scrambled eggs, bacon and old cheddar cheese surrounded by thinly rolled out pasta and a home made tomato sauce with garlic, white wine and leeks. Kevin, with his gregarious and outgoing manner, sat down with m...
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Dinner at Coco Noche Chocolate and Wine Restaurant in Manhattan Beach, Cali
2008-02-27 21:46:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Ever since Coco Noche opened in Manhattan Beach , it has drawn steady crowds. At least, whenever we would pass by this restaurant, it would always be full and visitors would even be standing outside waiting for a table. That is why we were a bit surprised when we were able to book reservations with the eatery for four guests at seven o'clock on a Saturday evening. Reservations were made on that same Saturday afternoon using the handy online reservation system found at their web site. We drove into town and noticed it quite deserted. It was a cold and rainy day and we attributed the Manhattan Beach downtown emptiness to that factor. Usually it is full of people on weekend nights.Rate and Review : Dinner at Coco Noche Chocolate and Wine Restaurant in Manhattan Beach, California

The Idle Traveler Newsletter for February 2008: Ne-Yo, Opera Mini, Fishcopt
2008-02-25 20:16:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: The Idle Traveler is a monthly newsletter with suggestions on how to pass the time during those travel moments when you are just not doing anything. A significant percentage of travel time is unused, passive, inactive,..., call it what you want. You might be stuck in an endless line at the airport, have a long layover, anticipating boarding call, be waiting for your rental car, waiting for the tour bus or in any similar situation. Our recommendations will cover topics like interesting books, cool music, fun games, captivating cell phone applications and more. We hope that our suggestions will make those moments a bit more enjoyable and make them go by faster.In the February 2008 newsletter installment of "The Idle Traveler", suggestions and recommendations are made for Ne-Yo's album "Because of You", mobile web browser "Opera Mini ", cell phone game "Fishcopter" and James Michener's Novel "Hawaii".
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Breakfast at Kings Road Cafe on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA
2008-02-23 20:09:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: It was not easy to find an interesting looking breakfast eatery near the Beverly Center early in the morning on this weekday. The search was more challenging since we were looking for a place we had not visited earlier and that would be obviously visible from the road. We made our way down Third Street to the Farmers Market then back on Beverly. Kings Road Cafe caught our attention. It was open and had several guests already sitting at their patio tables. We parked on the street for free at this hour and proceeded to the restaurant. Kings Road Cafe is at the corner of Kings Road and Beverly, hence the name.Rate and Review : Breakfast at Kings Road Cafe on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles , CA

It's got to be Austria
2008-02-21 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Austria is a unique and exciting country which offers an abundance of choices for every interest: Imperial cities and Alpine hamlets, history and the arts, music in all its forms, and last but not least a pristine Alpine environment with crystal clear lakes, imposing mountain ranges and soft, rolling pastures. All this is available within only short distances, which is one of the reasons why veteran travelers report about their Austria experiences in glowing terms. Shaped by a turbulent past, the fascinating and sometimes rough nature surrounding us, and the influence of many other European cultures, we Austrians have nevertheless tried to maintain our unique identity. We have succeeded by preserving our unique characteristics: We Austrians are generally a very hospitable people, proud of our beautiful country and cherishing our traditions while striving for innovation and change. At times we can be a bit stubborn or just a touch irritable, but eve...

Mundax Homestay Retreat - Near Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady, Kerala, Ind
2008-02-19 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: A tranquil and serene hideaway to relax, reflect and recharge near Periyar Tiger Reserve , Thekkady and Pamba Biological Garden, Gavi, Kerala , India. Mundax Homestay Retreat is surrounded by the mesmeric beauty of meditative mountains, brilliant skies, whispering winds, inviting hikes and healing waters. Places of interest to visit near the Homestay are Periyar Tiger Reserve - Thekkady, Pamba Biological Garden - Gavi, Vagamon Hill Station, Spice Gardens, Kurusumala Ashram, Meditation Centre, Ayurvedic Massage and Treatment Centre, Elephant Safari Junction, Tea and Herb Factory.

Sunday Brunch at Taste Restaurant on Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, Califo
2008-02-19 03:37:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Taste was on our list of places to visit for some time. It seems like every article about this restaurant had a happy ending. We were meeting friends on the West Side on this Sunday , in the early afternoon, and decided to finally give it a try. This was also the first time I had ever used OpenTable.com service for getting a reservation. After just one use I am completely hooked. We obtained reservations for four people at one thirty without a problem. Parking can be an issue on Melrose if you do not want to valet. Luckily, on Sundays, all of the parking meters are free and we were fortunate to get a spot near the restaurant. As we were a bit early, we proceeded to walk around the area and window shop at the fancy design stores that line the street.Rate and Review : Sunday Brunch at Taste Restaurant on Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood , California

Visit to the Whitney Museum of American Art, Upper East Side, Manhattan, Ne
2008-02-17 03:15:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Whitney Museum of American Art was on our list of cultural institutions to visit during our most recent New York visit. I was most eager to see their collection of American art. As we approached the building we were surprised by its architecture. The main building was a square, gray concrete, ultra modern structure with a few unusually shaped small windows. I was not sure if I liked it. Actually, I was sure I did not like it. We entered the main lobby just as the museum opened that day. This made purchasing the tickets (fifteen dollars) quite easy. In no time, we were waiting by the main elevator on our way to the top floor. Our visit would go from the top floor to the bottom.Rate and Review : Visit to the Whitney Museum of American Art, Upper East Side, Manhattan , New York City, NY
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Fried Chicken Lunch at Dinah's Family Restaurant on Sepulveda in Los A
2008-02-13 19:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: I must have driven past Dinah's a million times wondering what it would be like to actually eat there. From the outside, the restaurant looks like a very old fashioned diner. It has a notable, fifties style, sign, a large bucket on a very tall post advertising the chicken and an unusual shape which was probably meant to attract attention. Well, it does. All of these things make it a landmark in this part of town. I do not know what exactly got into us to visit Dinah's but once we made our decision there was no turning back. Streets around the restaurant are quite busy so be careful turning into the parking lot. The lot is shared by other business in this mini mall. Police are very vigilant here and you can spot them issuing tickets on a daily basis. Be warned.Rate and Review : Fried Chicken Lunch at Dinah's Family Restaurant on Sepulveda in Los Angeles, CA

Yakima Valley, Washington. Come Savor Washington Wine Country!
2008-02-12 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Immerse yourself into the variety of wine, agriculture and natural beauty of the Yakima Valley . After a two hour drive east from Seattle, you will enter the epicenter of Washington 's wine and agricultural industries. The region's 300+ days of annual sunshine creates the perfect climate for acres of rolling vineyards, orchards, hop fields and countless agricultural produce. Numerous year round recreational opportunities lie within the natural beauty of the Yakima Valley and the Cascade Mountain Range. The culture and heritage includes military crispness of the restored Fort Simcoe and the Yakama Nation's proud history to the influences of the Hispanic culture within the communities of the Yakima Valley. Visitors who come for the pleasure of a convenient getaway will marvel at the irresistible charm reflected in the communities dotting the countryside.
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Impressions from the Los Angeles Times Travel Show, Long Beach Convention C
2008-02-11 07:31:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: The Los Angeles Times Travel Show was held this past weekend at the Long Beach Convention Center. This was to be my first visit to this event and I was excited to learn what it was all about. The exhibitor list included official tourism offices and boards of many cities, regions and countries , travel agents, a few travel product manufacturers, tour operators and more. It would be a good opportunity to learn what this year's cool destinations are, find some good deals and chat with like minded visitors. I drove into the parking lot of the convention center around noon on Sunday, February 10th and headed towards the entrance. It was a ten minute walk to the main gate. Shuttles were also provided for those that were not in walking mood.

Lunch at Terra Bella Raw Food Cafe on PCH in South Redondo Beach, CA
2008-02-08 23:16:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Today was a day when I decided to walk around South Redondo and just randomly pick a place to eat. I parked on one of the Avenues and made my way up and down Pacific Coast Highway. Several restaurants looked promising. Some were closed, open only for dinner hours. Terra Bella appeared nice, the menu was simple and the mid day atmosphere charming. I saw multiple signs informing guests that they serve Living Cuisine and then realized (learned) that this a raw food restaurant. I was not in the mood for a heavy meal so I decided to give it a try.Rate and Review : Lunch at Terra Bella Raw Food Cafe on PCH in South Redondo Beach , CA

Hello From Toronto - A Bike Tour Through the Don Valley, Salsa on St. Clair
2008-02-07 18:29:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: My summery biking adventures through Toronto continue. This morning I packed my backpack and as usual I entered the Taylor Creek Park system. Heading down into the lush green river valley that is fully closed in by trees and bushes on both sides is always such a great feeling, as if the big city was miles away. Yet, I was riding right in the middle of East Toronto, in the heart of Canada's biggest population centre. A few kilometers west my trail joined up with the Don Valley biking trail and I started to ride south. But instead of heading all the way down to Toronto's lakefront, I saw an old road branching off to the right north of Pottery Road and I thought I would just ride in there and see what I could discover. I had never before left the main trail and was curious to explore this new area. Actually, I thought I would arrive at the Don Valley Brickworks, the leftovers of an industrial brick making complex dating back to the late 1880s that w...
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Lunch at the Veggie Grill in El Segundo, California (Edge Mall on Sepulveda
2008-02-06 01:41:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Veggie Grill restaurant proprietors opened an El Segundo location in January of this year. We decided to give it a try since it is located on our regular lunch route. There seem to be many fans of this restaurant on the web. They have commented positively about the restaurant numerous times on multiple Internet sites. This was motivation enough for a taste test. The new Edge Mall in El Segundo has not really been broken in yet and not all stores are open. This meant that parking was a breeze. Large signs pointed us in the direction of the Veggie Grill.Rate and Review : Lunch at the Veggie Grill in El Segundo, California (Edge Mall on Sepulveda)

Sithara Homestay in Fort Cochin, Kerala, India
2008-02-05 06:25:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Fort Cochin attracts interest mainly due to its extraordinary history of foreign influence and settlement. They are reflected in an assortment of architectural styles. During a wander through their narrow lanes, you will stumble upon spice markets, Chinese fishing nets, a synagogue, a Portuguese palace, India 's first European church, Dutch homes, and a village green that could have been transported from England's Home Counties. The city is also one of the few places in Kerala where, at any time of year, you can be assured of seeing Kathakali dance, either in one of several special tourist theatres, or at a more authentic performance by a temple based company.

Sunday Lunch at Rock'N Fish in Manhattan Beach, California
2008-02-04 04:48:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: We stopped by Rock 'N Fish Restaurant near the Manhattan Beach Pier today just before the Super Bowl game. It was a rainy day in Southern California and not many people decided to be outside. This allowed us for an easy drive and even easier parking. Usually full, the parking lot at the corner of Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Ocean Drive was half deserted. We put in several quarters and proceeded to the restaurant. I have been to Rock'N Fish a while back and needed a refresher.Rate and Review : Sunday Lunch at Rock'N Fish in Manhattan Beach, California

Donation Voting Results and Introduction of New January - June 2008 Voting
2008-02-03 19:20:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Thank you for voting for the charitable organization most dear to your heart in the July - December 2007 period. Building with Books organization received the most votes and a donation will be made to this organization. Organizations in running were: Building with Books, Oprah's Angel Network, Room to Read and United States Fund for UNICEF.
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Dinner at Lucques Restaurant on Melrose in Los Angeles, California
2008-02-02 18:32:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: I love special occasion dinners. It usually means that we plan well in advance, research places to eat and have a higher likelihood of a great meal and overall evening. This time around our place of choice was the Lucques Restaurant on Melrose Avenue, just East of La Cienega. It received some amazing reviews in printed and online media so we decided to try it. Reservations were made a week in advance for a Friday evening dinner. We had no trouble locating it on the day of our visit. There was no obvious free parking so we used the valet services for $5.50. Rate and Review : Dinner at Lucques Restaurant on Melrose in Los Angeles , California

PDF Makeover for the SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Packing Checklist and Travel In
2008-01-31 21:47:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: SeeTheGlobe.com announces the availability of the first version of the PDF Travel Packing Checklist and Travel Information Document. The document enables you to view, store and print all of your travel information within one PDF file. Two sections are available. One allows you to collect all of your confirmation numbers, codes, flight numbers, times, addresses, car rental and other data of your choosing in one place. The other enables you to customize your packing checklist based on criteria in eight different categories. The file is downloaded to your PC enabling you to view it at your convenience, e-mail it and share your itinerary with others or print and take with you on the road.
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Our Dumb World: The Onion's Atlas of the Planet Earth, 73rd Edition (H
2008-01-29 17:42:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: This book is seriously funny. I got it as a present recently and it does not cease to amuse me. Not that it takes much anyway. The format of the atlas is similar to atlases many of us have grown up with. There are descriptions of all countries of the world, detailed maps, their brief histories, what they might be known for, a few token photographs and drawings. When you start reading though, it gets interesting. This is not ye olde geography book. You will learn such important fasts like which country is the center of the universe, which one is the bridebasket of Europe and which one is dubbed the land of opportunism. The humor in this book is completely insensitive to the national pride of any country or any historical event (no matter how gruesome) so if you are easily affected by that kind of prose, maybe it is not the perfect book for you. I cannot believe, however, that you would not end up laughing in a major way after reading through severa...
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Dinner at the Gulfstream Restaurant in the Century City Mall, Los Angeles,
2008-01-27 23:35:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: We made a quick shopping stop at the Century City Mall last night. It started to rain in the meantime and we decided to grab a bite to eat at the location rather than driving around looking for the right place. It was not our first visit to the food court at this mall. We liked it a lot but this time we wanted more of a full service restaurant experience. The menu placed outside of Gulfstream appeared solid and decided to give it a try. The restaurant was quite full inside. The hostess told us that the wait was to be twenty to thirty minutes. That was acceptable. She wrote our name down on the list, but left a few spaces above, not sure why. I thought that we might be in for a long wait.Rate and Review : Dinner at the Gulfstream Restaurant in the Century City Mall, Los Angeles , CA