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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

Light Dinner at the Grand Lux Cafe Beverly Center on La Cienega in Los Ange
2008-01-25 19:02:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: After seeing a movie at the chilly Beverly Center Cinemas we needed a place to warm up and grab a bite to eat. Grand Lux Cafe is in the same building as the Beverly Center and on this rare rainy and cold Southern California evening it proved the deciding factor. We just did not want to drive around in the rain looking for another place. We visited this restaurant years ago and wanted to try it again. We parked at the large parking structure at the mall. At a dollar per hour it was not an over the top expensive place to leave our car. Rate and Review : Light Dinner at the Grand Lux Cafe Beverly Center on La Cienega in Los Angeles

Hello From Ontario - A Driving Tour Along the Niagara Escarpment
2008-01-24 18:42:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Although I love the city the summer always makes me itch to get out into the country. So I called up my friend Karel with whom I had helped organize a conference many years ago and asked him if he would mind getting together in his neck of the woods near Burlington for a country driving tour of the Niagara Escarpment. Since we had not seen each other for a couple of years it was a great opportunity to catch up and enjoy a beautiful drive at the same time.Rate and Review : Hello From Ontario - A Driving Tour Along the Niagara Escarpment

Thunder Bay, Ontario - Win Seven Days With The Giant
2008-01-22 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: The tantalizing logo - Superior by Nature – perfectly identifies the spectacular Canadian city of Thunder Bay, North America's largest city on Lake Superior and home to the magnificent Sleeping Giant , voted the people's choice for the top Seven Wonders of Canada. And between now and May 31, 2008, be sure to enter the "Win Seven Days with the Giant" contest, a fabulous all-inclusive outdoor adventure to Thunder Bay and Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. How? By simply entering on-line ... but more on that later.
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Dinner at Sardi's Restaurant on 44th Street, New York Theater District
2008-01-21 20:07:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: We made reservations for Sardi's weeks prior to our New York City visit. The visit was to be a part of our evening at the theater. Sardi's is a popular restaurant destination in the theater district. It has been serving writers,actors, stage hands and anyone else involved with the performing arts for eighty two years (says their site). During that time it has become one of the essential pre-theater or post-theater dining establishments. On the evening of our visit we almost showed up late. It was a rainy New York night and there were no cabs to be found anywhere. At the last moment we found one and soon after stopped at their location on 44th Street. Rate and Review : Dinner at Sardi's Restaurant on 44th Street, New York Theater District

Fish and Chips at Ye Olde Kings Head British Pub in Santa Monica, Californi
2008-01-20 08:03:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: After a long day of chasing discs at a beach ultimate tournament, our friends were eager to get some food into their systems. We were mere observers during the physical activities but built up an appetite nevertheless. Ye Olde Kings Head on Santa Monica Blvd. was conveniently located close to the pedestrian bridge that connects the beach and the Santa Monica urban center. That and a promise of good food and drinks made it a clear winner when deciding when to eat. As the sun set everyone made their way uphill the restaurant. Once at the entrance we learned that the entire place was booked for the night. It was Saturday evening after all.Rate and Review : Fish and Chips at Ye Olde Kings Head British Pub in Santa Monica, California

Kenora, Ontario, The Gem of Sunset Country
2008-01-17 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Kenora is the gem of Sunset Country - a city in northwestern Ontario , nestled in nature and located on the north shore of the magnificent Lake of the Woods. Kenora is the most westerly community in Ontario, located less than 40 kilometers from the Ontario/Manitoba border. The community is a summer haven for Winnipeg residents looking to getaway and escape the rigors of city living. Kenora has all the big city amenities without the big city traffic, pollution or fast speed tempo. Life at the Lake is what Kenora is all about! The community has a relaxed, easy going attitude with an amazing 'joie de vie' - isn't that what lake life is all about!

Whale Watching from Point Vicente in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
2008-01-16 18:52:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Every year, between the months of December and May, volunteers from the Los Angeles branch of The American Cetacean Society gather daily at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center on the Palos Verdes Peninsula to participate in a census of whales passing through the Catalina Channel. Since this is one of our favorite walking trails in all of LA we often stop by, say hello to the participants, ask them questions and analyze the data that is presented. Not that we know how many whales appeared or should have appeared be but it is always interesting to note that just a few miles off the coast of one of world's largest metropolis areas, whales swim by, almost unnoticed, on their yearly migration.
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Discover Medieval Vilnius Old Town, A Postcard Perfect City
2008-01-15 14:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Travelling and discovering new places has always been my passion. I find travelling truly rewarding - you are always exposed to new sites and exciting adventures, meeting new people and learn something about their culture first hand. By the year of 2003 I have covered most of the western European countries but the Eastern part was left undiscovered. I learned about Lithuania for the first time from my friend who has just arrived back from his vacation in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. He was full of pleasant impressions and affectionately described it as "a chocolate box city of three-story baroque buildings". At that time I didn't know anything about the country, except that Lithuania is one of the Baltic States, which heroically gained its independence back from the former Soviet block in 1991.Rate and Review : Discover Medieval Vilnius Old Town A Postcard Perfect City

Weekday Brunch at Rue 57 Restaurant, Midtown West, Manhattan, New York City
2008-01-15 04:22:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: It is not our custom to eat brunch on weekdays. We were on vacation in this instance. After a late start to the day and a missed breakfast we decided to grab a bite to eat on our way to the Museum of Modern Arts. A restaurant that we were planning to visit was closed at this hour (11am). We noticed Rue 57 during our walk. It had a pleasant interior, the menu had plenty of options and they were serving brunch. It was a chilly and windy day and the warmth of the restaurant brought a sigh of relief from all. Our minds were made up. We are staying here.Rate and Review : Weekday Brunch at Rue 57 Restaurant , Midtown West, Manhattan, New York City
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Saturday Evening Dinner at Ric's Restaurant Bar and Grill in Camarillo
2008-01-13 20:19:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Camarillo Outlets are probably our favorite shopping area. We visit them approximately once a year and try to stock up with bargains for the coming period. A meal in Camarillo always ensues. This time we went to Ric's Restaurant . I read through several Chowhound.com discussions and someone recommended Ric's as a solid restaurant. We noted the address and decided to visit it after our buying spree. We did not have reservations. Just after five o'clock, on the day of our visit, we drove into the restaurant's parking lot. Ric's is located in a large mall at the corner of Las Posas Blvd and Ameill Road and parking is plentiful. The outside of the establishment has the same look as the mall. It is in the part where most of the other eateries are also located.Rate and Review : Saturday Evening Dinner at Ric's Restaurant Bar and Grill in Camarillo, California

Seven Day Stay at the W Hotel Union Square, Manhattan, New York City
2008-01-12 00:51:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: We spent a pleasant week in New York just before the holidays in December. It was a great time to explore the city, see new plays, view latest exhibitions, check out the cool new eateries and visit family members. During the planning stage, we were looking for a hotel near Union Square. The W Hotel was always on our mind, but we found it to be pricey in the past. The difference this year was that all hotel prices in New York seemed to have increased drastically. Staying at much more modest lodgings was going to cost us several hundred dollars per night. We might as well go all out then and pick a nicer place. Thanks to a sweet special by Starwood Hotels (stay four nights, get two free) we were able to bring our costs down and stay at the W Hotel. This was our first visit to this hotel brand and we were excited.Rate and Review : Seven Day Stay at the W Hotel Union Square, Manhattan, New York City

Lunch at the La Sirena Grill & Cantina in El Segundo's Edge Mall near
2008-01-10 23:51:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Large signs near the intersection of Sepulveda and Rosecrans Boulevards introduced the opening of the La Sirena Grill in El Segundo. We drove there for lunch today. The restaurant is located in the Edge mini mall, which is at the East border of the gargantuan new Plaza mall in El Segundo. They tried to make this part of the shopping experience more modern. There are a lot of windows everywhere, metal, straight lines dominate and some exposed brick. Not bad at all visually. At the Eastern most point is La Sirena. Not all the shops have opened yet so parking was not a problem. Rate and Review : Lunch at the La Sirena Grill & Cantina in El Segundo's Edge Mall near the intersection of Sepulveda and Rosecrans

Hello from Austria - Medieval History Up Close at the Riegersburg Fortress
2008-01-09 19:03:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Having recovered from my action-packed day yesterday which included a photo safari of my home town, some extreme hiking and subsequent culinary feasting (to counteract any potential weight loss), my final day in Austria had arrived and it was also going to be an exciting one. My brother Ewald and my sister-in-law Anneliese had planned an outing to one of Styria's true medieval treasures: the Riegersburg, a majestic fortress that was first constructed in the 11th century in the strategically important border region of the Austrian empire.Rate and Review : Hello from Austria - Medieval History Up Close at the Riegersburg Fortress and Explorations of Styria

Early Breakfast at Toast Bakery Cafe on Third Street in Los Angeles, CA
2008-01-08 08:19:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Toast opens up in the mornings at 7.30am but we were there at 7.15. Dedication? Not really. We had some business in this part of town and decided that it makes sense to get an early start and beat the morning rush hour. We would have breakfast near our planned destination at our own pace, enjoying the start of a new day. Needless to say that parking was available everywhere at this hour. The doors of the restaurant were open so we peeked inside. The staff were setting up the tables and getting ready for the day. They offered us coffee and asked us to wait a few more minutes while they set up. We sat in the lounge area and relaxed until it was time to move to the dining area and have some breakfast.Rate and Review : Early Breakfast at Toast Bakery Cafe on Third Street in Los Angeles , CA

Evening at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, CA
2008-01-07 07:33:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: We have been wanting to see Jay Leno perform at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach for a while now. He has his regular gig on Sunday evenings here. Somehow we always forget to book in advance. His shows do sell out regularly and you have to plan in advance. Tonight was different though. A rainy weekend seemed to have kept many Southern Californians indoors in their warm and dry homes. We called the club just after four in the afternoon and they had a few tickets available. A credit card was all that was needed to ensure our attendance. The show was to start at seven in the evening but they opened the doors around five.Rate and Review : Evening at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, CA

Sunday Family Brunch at Les Halles Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, NYC
2008-01-06 07:30:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Les Halles was recommended to us as a good location for a family brunch in New York City. Its location was convenient, enabling everyone in the party to walk to it from their homes or hotels. The weather forecast promised rain and snow. It seemed like many New Yorkers decided to stay in bed and sleep through it. The streets were half deserted. An interesting sight. It did not turn out that bad after all. Just a drizzle here and there. The restaurant was almost empty when we arrived. Not bad, we thought. The entire place just to ourselves. We were seated at a nice round corner table with a view of the entire establishment.Rate and Review : Sunday Family Brunch at Les Halles Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, NYC

Lunch at Cosette French Bistro in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
2008-01-04 20:49:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Four of us had to synchronize a lunch time meeting in Midtown Manhattan in late December. Quick review of restaurant options netted several possibilities. Cosette won as a casual, seemingly solid and inexpensive French Bistro. We made reservations and headed out on foot on this cold and brisk day. The city was not very busy. Usual lunch time crowds seemed to have subsided as Christmas was nearing. From Park Avenue we made our way East onto 33rd Street. From there it was not hard to locate Cosette with a maroon entrance and a sign announcing it. Rate and Review : Lunch at Cosette French Bistro in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
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Easy Hike Through the Malibu Creek State Park in Malibu, CA
2008-01-02 18:57:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Malibu Creek State Park is one of my favorite outdoor areas in Los Angeles. From the initial visit more than ten years ago to the most recent visit yesterday, I have visited it on numerous occasions, often bringing family and friends to learn about this wonderful park. We started off this new year with a relaxing walk here. Southern California weather completely cooperated with us. It was January 1st, and the temperature was around seventy degrees Fahrenheit, making it a perfect day for outdoor activities. To get to the park we drove down Pacific Coast Highway, took Las Virgenes Road North and after approximately five miles saw the signs directing us to the entrance. The road from PCH to the park goes through a beautiful canyon. There are several turnoffs where you can stop and admire the natural beauty of the Malibu Canyon. Be careful though as it is a two lane curvy road.Rate and Review : Easy Hike Through the Malibu Creek State Park in Malibu, CA

Breakfast at the Friend of a Farmer Restaurant near Union Square in NYC
2007-12-31 20:28:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Concierge at the W Hotel recommended that we try Friend of a Farmer Restaurant for breakfast during our stay in New York City. It was just around the corner from the hotel. The promise of a good breakfast always gets me even more hungry than I already am. The restaurant is located on the East side of Irving Place between 18th and 19th streets. Not hard to find at all. Due to the time difference between West and East coasts we were eating breakfast closer to noon. On this day we got in just before 11am when the menu changed. The hostess was nice enough to ensure that we could order from the breakfast menu even though they seemed strict regarding this rule.Rate and Review : Breakfast at the Friend of a Farmer Restaurant near Union Square in NYC

Visit to the The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City
2007-12-31 07:35:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Exploring the Morgan Library & Museum has eluded us in the past because we seemed to have shown up at its doors only when it was closed. This time around we carefully prepared (read "called in advance") and ensured that it was open for visitors. Originally, it was the private library of financier Pierpont Morgan. His son J. P. Morgan, Jr. later transformed it into a public institution in 1924. The collection includes literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints. Rate and Review : Visit to the The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City
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