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Iced Green Tea Lemonade (and else) at the Tea Exchange in Manhattan Beach,
2011-07-12 23:58:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: The Tea Exchange has had its storefront in Manhattan Beach Metlox Plaza for many a month now. When you walk, bike or walk into downtown via Manhattan Beach Blvd you cannot miss it. It blends nicely into the entire modern look and feel of this mall. Competition for coffee and tea dollars is quite fierce in this part of town (many other shops within minutes) so one has to be really really good to survive. I have visited The Tea Exchange several times in the past few weeks and here is my verdict.Rate and Review : Iced Green Tea Lemonade (and else) at the Tea Exchange in Manhattan Beach, CA

First Annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Announced - Springfield, Misso
2011-06-30 01:09:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Here is an interesting festival announcement that I received in my inbox: First Annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Announced. Springfield, Mo. The West Central Neighborhood Alliance is planning the first annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in Springfield, Mo.The festival is set for noon-8 p.m. Aug. 13 on College Street west of Grant Avenue. Activities include live music, food, activities for kids, interpretive history, a classic car show and more.On April 30, 1926, officials first proposed the name of Route 66, the new Chicago-to-Los Angeles highway that became one of the most famous roads in America. People from around the world seeking a unique look at American culture still travel the route even though it was officially removed from the U.S. highway system in 1985. Many portions of “The Mother Road” are still visible in Springfield, along with other sites and sights that were at their heyday when Route 66 was the main east-west route thro...

June 2011 July 2011 Travel Deals, Specials, Coupons and Promotions
2011-06-16 01:50:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: It has been several months since the last deals post. Well, without further ado here are the specials for June and July 2011. Check them out and see if there is something here for you. Perhaps a nice summer vacation getaway and a few dollars off in the process for a pina colada.
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Ontario Travel - Peterborough: The Peterborough Farmers Market, Lunch on Hu
2011-06-13 16:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: After my brief stay in Peterborough over the July long weekend I decided to head back there to explore this travel region in greater detail. I have always liked the Kawartha Region, with its beautiful lakes and rolling hills, and equally importantly, I always appreciate its easy reachability and proximity to Toronto. It takes just about an hour and half to leave the Big Smoke behind and reach the serene countryside and jewel-blue lakes of the Kawartha Region.So on August 4, 2010 I set off on a 3-day adventure to explore more of this popular vacation region. I arrived mid-morning at my home for the next two days: the Golden Pathways Bed and Breakfast where dynamic owner Cora Whittington welcomed me like an old friend. We had already met earlier in July of this year when I had spent two nights at her relaxing country retreat.Rate and Review : Ontario Travel - Peterborough: The Peterborough Farmers Market , Lunch on Hunter Street and a Cruise

Hierve el Agua in Oaxaca, Mexico: Oaxaca's Bubbling Springs and Petri
2011-06-11 17:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Hierve el Agua is one of the least visited attractions along Oaxaca 's central valley touring routes. Yet for naturalists, photographers, hikers and those with an interest in ecotourism, it holds much more allure than most of the traditional sights.What is Oaxaca's Hierve el Agua?Translated "the water boils," Hierve el Agua is actually a misnomer. At two locations about 40 meters apart, water does indeed "boil" up from the ground; not hot, but rather forced to the surface by the earth's interior pressure, arriving at roughly atmospheric temperature.It rises to the surface, then channels into two man-made pools of fresh, mineral-rich water, suitable for swimming since the pools gradually reach depths upwards of seven feet. Taste the water before it reaches the lower pool, as it flows along a narrow canal from the puncture in the earth; it's crystal clear and pure, of course aside from natural mineral compounds.Rate and Review : Hierve el Agua ...
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Lunch Buffet at India's Tandoori Restaurant on Rosecrans Ave in Hawtho
2011-06-10 00:34:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: It seems like the proprietors of India 's Tandoori restaurant do understand the importance of good online reviews. Their Yelp page is quite impressive with over two hundred reviews and an average rating of over four stars. That many people cannot be wrong, I always say, so I decided to give them a try. Since the initial visit I have eaten there at least ten times. It is usually during lunch time for their buffet. The restaurant is located near the intersections of Rosecrans and Inglewood avenues. In a standard run of the mill strip mall look for their sign. Parking is plentiful at one of the many available spots nearby.Rate and Review : Lunch Buffet at India's Tandoori Restaurant on Rosecrans Ave in Hawthorne, CA

Hamburger Take Out at Umami Burger on La Brea in Los Angeles, CA
2011-02-28 06:46:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Just a few days after GQ named Umami Burger Burger of the Year, I stopped by the La Brea location to have a taste for myself. As it appears, many others thought the same. Driving by the restaurant, I noticed a crowd in front. I saw the sign for $2.50 valet parking so I just kept going down La Brea and finally parked a bit South of Wilshire. It was Sunday and parking was free. This always makes my day. After a two minute walk I was at Umami. There was a hostess in front of the entrance taking people's names and providing basic information.Rate and Review : Hamburger Take Out at Umami Burger on La Brea in Los Angeles , CA

Take Your Kids to the Carousel in Santa Monica. They Will Love You For It!
2011-02-01 21:29:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: In this age of high tech entertainment and digital extravaganzas, can carousels compete for your kids' attention? They absolutely can. I would characterize it as guaranteed fun. We proved it ourselves last week when we visited the Santa Monica Carousel with our two and a half year old daughter. Located at the foot of the Santa Monica Pier, the impressive carousel captures the imagination of young and old. We did not know much about it prior to the visit, apart from that "it's there". We did engage in some pre visit buildup making our daughter extremely eager to finally experience it.Rate and Review : Take Your Kids to the Carousel in Santa Monica. They'll Love You For It!

Lunch at the Gypsy Den in Santa Ana, California
2011-01-01 00:22:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: We enjoyed some quality kid playing time at the Kidseum in Santa Ana this past weekend. The spacious play rooms, hands on instruments, dress up area, art room and what not made for an activity filled morning. That meant that as lunch time was approaching we were thinking more about food and less about play. We were eager to try something unique in this part of town. The lady that works at the kidseum, though most friendly and helpful during various kids projects did not provide us with good suggestions. They were mostly the usual major fast food chains. We searched on our smartphone and several well reviewed places popped up. Gypsy Den appeared solid and not too distant. We called them. They replied to our main questions. They were open, no big crowd and they had high chairs. Cool. Let's go.Rate and Review : Lunch at the Gypsy Den in Santa Ana, California

Total Lunar Eclipse Coming Our Way on December 21, 2010
2010-12-17 21:04:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Total lunar eclipses are not that uncommon. What makes this one so special is that it is occurring on the day of the Winter solstice. That is the longest night of the year. Then to make it even more interesting there will be a total lunar eclipse that will last for seventy two minutes, not including the time it will take the moon to get into position, so to speak. The event will be visible to a large population on our plant, but North America and South America seem to have an advantage. Since it will start around 9.30 Pacific Time, Los Angeles and California residents do not have to stay up late either to view it. How awesome is that? Lunar eclipses do not require special viewing apparatus either, just look up and do not strain your neck. Happy lunar holiday eclipse!

Antiques and Collectibles in Mexico: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico City (L
2010-10-22 23:20:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: The Sunday open air antiques stalls at Lagunilla in Mexico City , the expansive roadside collectibles shops just north of San Miguel de Allende, the stores and weekend marketplace at Los Sapos in Puebla, and good old fashioned picking in the state of Oaxaca. Each provides a fruitful avenue for acquiring antiques and collectibles in central and southern Mexico. Of course there are many more, but over the past two decades this transplanted Canadian has found success pounding the pavement (often in the case of Oaxaca barely passable dirt roads and pathways) in these four venues. Rate and Review : Antiques and Collectibles in Mexico: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico City (Lagunilla), Puebla (Los Sapos)

Lunch at Malibu Fish Grill in El Segundo
2010-10-13 07:27:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: The sleek and modern mini mall at 400 N. Sepulveda in El Segundo is slowly filling up with tenants. Rubio's and a credit union have been there for a while but vacancies outnumbered businesses. Recently, several new ventures moved in. One of them, Malibu Fish Grill, moved into the prime South West corner location nicely visible from busy Sepulveda Boulevard. I stopped by there for lunch several times in the past few weeks and what follows is my verdict.Rate and Review : Lunch at Malibu Fish Grill in El Segundo

Quick Coffee Stop at Intelligentsia Silver Lake Coffeebar
2010-09-28 07:10:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Intelligentsia has been part of the "best coffee place in Los Angeles" lists for some time. It often ends up in the top five. Only recently did I visit one location for the first time. We found ourselves in Silver Lake on Sunset Blvd., had lunch there and decided to complete a fine afternoon with some nice coffee. I love my coffee breaks and my mouth was watering much prior to our visit. Rate and Review : Quick Coffee Stop at Intelligentsia Silver Lake Coffeebar

Budget Travel in the Western Cape South Africa
2010-08-21 00:18:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: There are very few places in the country that can boast such a diversity of natural places of beauty as the Western Cape. The Garden Route follows the coastline of the Indian Ocean on the Eastern Cape Coast, between a belt of mountain ranges, the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains inland. The Garden Route enjoys one of the mildest and most equable climates, with unspoiled golden beaches, beautiful lagoons and estuaries and boasts in excess of 250 species of birds.Rate and Review : Budget Travel in the Western Cape South Africa
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Ginkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan - The Shogun's Silver Pavilion Paradise
2010-08-17 20:53:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Leaving the temple precinct of Nanzen-ji in central Kyoto, I headed north on foot along the pretty canal-side path that is now more famously known as the Philosopher's Walk. Come springtime, this delightful walkway is one of the city's most popular venues for hanami, or cherry blossom viewing parties. This early in the morning the path was eerily quiet, though pleasantly so, allowing me ample time to reflect on my memorable visit the previous day to Kinkaku-ji and its fabulous "Golden Pavilion". My plan was to arrive at Ginkaku-ji, the "Temple of the Silver Pavilion", in plenty of time to beat the crowds and to absorb the beauty of its gardens in peaceful solitude.Rate and Review : Ginkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan - The Shogun 's Silver Pavilion Paradise

Children's Cooking Classes in Oaxaca, Mexico
2010-07-23 00:52:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: What better way to begin offering children's cooking classes than with pizza and mango smoothies. The inaugural children's cooking lesson at Chef Pilar Cabrera's Casa de los Sabores, in Oaxaca , Mexico , imparted the basics of kitchen safety and hygiene, composting and recycling, and nutrition, all within a three-hour session. And at the same time, lead instructor Ninfa Raigosa infused the morning with helpful food preparation tips that even as adults we don't always learn early enough in our culinary lives. But best of all, it took place within the context of preparing recipes which are fun for children to make --- with the dreaded green salad snuck in at the end. Rate and Review : Children 's Cooking Classes in Oaxaca, Mexico

Butterfly Festival set for July 24-25 in Springfield ... Includes Caterpill
2010-07-08 21:26:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Just received this from the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau and it sounded like fun so I am passing it along. It's a free event, has a Caterpillar petting ZOO and involves butterflies. You can't go wrong with that especially with the kiddies.Springfield, Mo. – Where you find clusters of white, blue, pink or purple flowers, you’ll find nectar-seeking butterflies fluttering about—and one of those places is the botanical gardens and arboretum at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, the natural setting for the second annual Friends of the Garden Butterfly Festival July 24-25.

Oaxaca Culinary Tour Success Suggests More Gastronomic Opportunities for Vi
2010-07-02 23:33:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: The accolades tell it all: "I had a terrific and very inspiring time in Oaxaca . Your knowledge of the culture and region introduced us to so many interesting people, all willing to share their passion, whether it was for pottery, wood carving, frothy chocolate, the best moles or natural dyes"[Elizabeth Baird].Elizabeth Baird, one of the foremost Canadian culinary icons of our time, was a participant in the May, 2010, Oaxaca Culinary Tour . So was prolific cookbook author and columnist Rose Murray, who endorsed a copy of her seminal work, A Taste of Canada, A Culinary Journey, with similar praise: "Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of Oaxaca with us. We know it through your eyes."Rate and Review : Oaxaca Culinary Tour Success Suggests More Gastronomic Opportunities for Visitors to Southern Mexico

20,000 Acres of Open Space Gifted to Orange County
2010-07-01 01:21:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: LA Times (Irvine Co. gives 20,000 acres of open space to Orange County ) ran a most interesting story a few days ago regarding a donation of 20,000 acres of open space and parkland to Orange County . The gift comes from the Irvine Company which owns and manages large swaths of land in this part of Southern California. This action doubles the park space available in Orange County. Most of this property is located at the foot of the Cleveland National Forest. Together with other protected bordering areas, it creates a large uninterrupted natural environment. A very welcome gift for the crowded Southern California landscape.
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Namakwa in South Africa is a Biodiversity Hotspot
2010-03-23 05:55:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Namakwa, as part of the Succulent Karoo, is a biodiversity hotspot and as such is the only arid hotspot in the world. It contains more than 6 000 plant species, 250 species of birds, 78 species of mammals, 132 species of reptiles and amphibians and an unknown number of insects, making it the world's most diverse, arid environment. More than 40% of these species are found nowhere else on Earth. The world's largest forests of quiver trees or kokerbome - Aloe dichotoma - lie outside Loeriesfontein, Kenhardt and Onseepkans. Owing its name to the San, who used the trunk, branches and its bark to make quivers, the aloe grows to four metres, stores water in its trunk, resists drought and lives for up to 400 years.Rate and Review : Namakwa in South Africa is a Biodiversity Hotspot
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Cross-Canada countdown is on for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
2009-09-18 21:48:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Start of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver , Canada is approaching faster and faster. It's already time for the Olympic Torch Relay. Having participated in one years ago I can only attest to the wonderful atmosphere, positive energy and overall ambiance during these events. If you will be visiting Canada in the next few months, check the schedule and take part, if only clapping your hands as the torch passes by. Here are all of the details provided by the Organizing Committee : Communities, organizers put finishing touches on plans to engage and inspire a nation. Skydivers parachuting in from above, top regional musical performers, giant puppets, a dazzling light show, foot stomping Acadian fiddlin', towering snow and ice sculptures, a huge tepee, as well as a kazoo band: that is just a sampling of the unique local flavour almost 200 torch relay celebration communities plan on showcasing when they welcome the Olympic Flame and potentiall...
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September is the back to school month. It can also be the back to travel mo
2009-09-06 08:16:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Summer is coming to an end but such is not the case with travel deals. You can find some solid discounts offered now that the school year is starting and travel destinations need to keep their properties booked. SeeTheGlobe.com brings you the specials we find most cost effective. We list only deals that offer very specific steps to a good travel bargain. These are precise coupons, free night offers, percent off for specific properties, dollar amount savings and similar. Absolutely no "savings up to ..." offers, "get the best deal" and anything that does not offer very definitive money savings. Links point to SeeTheGlobe.com pages with more specifics about each deal. Here is a summary of best deals for September :
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Events in September 2009: Festivals, Music, Celebrations, Races, Art ... It
2009-09-03 22:21:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Even though summer nears its end in September, events around the country abound. Labor Day weekend is one of the most action packed weekends of the year. Everyone wants to round out the summer with a blast. Several well known jazz festivals are on the schedule, an outrigger canoe race, Burning Man, tall shops festival and more. Here is a sampling of interesting events in September of this year 2009 ...
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Hello from San Francisco: An Eco-Friendly Excursion to Muir Woods and a Son
2009-08-31 05:11:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: After a late night of exotic entertainment at Asia SF, our day got started very early. Although it was raining I decided to capture a few photos of the area surrounding our hotel, The Handlery Union Square Hotel, which is located on downtown Geary Street. I walked just a few steps east to Union Square, the heart of San Francisco 's shopping, hotel and theatre district. Big shopping venues such as Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus surround this historic square. Luxury stores such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior, Chanel, Prada, Armani and Hermes are also represented.Just west from The Handlery are two historic theatres: the Geary and Curran Theatres. The Moscone Convention Centre and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art are close by as well. Before our excursion to Muir Woods I embarked on an hour long walk to check out some of the streets surrounding Union Square and had a delicious waffle breakfast in a little...
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Mozambique, Africa, Scuba Diving Destinations
2009-08-17 07:42:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Vibrant coral reefs are scattered all over the sea bottom in the close vicinity of the very protected launching site and varies from only a few meters to over 40 meters deep and therefore cater for the beginner as well as the advanced diver! This is the divers chance to indulge him/herself in coral reef diving "par excellence" and to experience the sight of huge Mata rays, whale sharks, enormous moray eels, vigorous game fish, massive potato basses and more! Nowhere else in Mozambique are Mantas so common and it is no wonder that the Inhambane coast is lately being called, the “Manta Coast”!Rate and Review : Mozambique, Africa , Scuba Diving Destinations

Kapalua Coastal Trail near Oneloa Bay, Kapalua, Maui
2009-08-13 09:08:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Not to be outdone by beautiful oceanfront paths at Kaanapali and Wailea, the Kapalua area has its own stunning trail by the beach. Kapalua Coastal Trail even received the American Planning Association Hawai‘i Chapter’s Environmental/Preservation Award. Being aficionados of these kinds of trails we made our way to Kapalua to check it out and enjoy another day of Maui wonders. After a walk through the Kapalua Ritz and their property we drove to a small parking lot at Kapalua Place and Ironwood Ln, parked there and headed down the well maintained set of stairs toward Oneloa Bay.Rate and Review : Kapalua Coastal Trail near Oneloa Bay, Kapalua, Maui

Lunch at Simmzy's Pub in Manhattan Beach, California
2009-08-10 08:01:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: Walking through the streets of downtown Manhattan Beach is a favorite pastime of ours. The area has a nice beachy upscale feeling and some of our favorite coffee shops, eateries and such. When new establishments come to town we check them out as soon as we can. One such place we observed is Simmzy's Pub, a relative newcomer. I remember this space housing a Japanese restaurant not long ago. We noticed crowds every time we passed by Simmzy's and that only increased our wish to visit it in the near future. We had lunch there last week and here is the verdict.Rate and Review : Lunch at Simmzy's Pub in Manhattan Beach, California

Weekday Lunch at Hank's Bistro in Lawndale, California
2009-08-06 19:21:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: I have not been to Hank's Bistro in several years prior to this last visit. We used to go there for good Persian food all the time. A lunch time meeting with a friend in the area reminded me of this restaurant and the decision was made to have our mid day meal there. We met around noon on this weekday. The restaurant is located on the corner of Hawthorne Blvd and Rosecrans in a mini mall. The signs for the restaurant have faded a bit and the inscription with the name was hard to read. The Persian lettering was more obvious.Rate and Review : Weekday Lunch at Hank's Bistro in Lawndale, California

August 2009 Mid Summer Travel Discounts
2009-08-05 19:10:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: It's the middle of summer. August keeps the travel season humming. Coupons abound. Travel deals are everywhere. You have to do your homework to figure out what's best for your travel plans so read the deals below and make your decision. SeeTheGlobe.com brings you the specials we find most cost effective. We list only deals that offer very specific steps to a good travel bargain. These are precise coupons, free night offers, percent off for specific properties, dollar amount savings and similar. Absolutely no "savings up to ..." offers, "get the best deal" and anything that does not offer very definitive money savings. Links point to SeeTheGlobe.com pages with more specifics about each deal. Here is a summary of best deals for August:
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Quick Lunch at Yokohama Sushi in Culver City, CA
2009-08-01 10:00:00
SeeTheGlobe.com Travel Article :: In the midst of running a million errands today, I stopped for a quick lunch at Yokohama Sushi in Culver City . It is located in the mall at the corner of Venice and Overland. You cannot see it from the street however. It is well hidden in a passage way between the Starbucks and Best Buy (generally speaking). I walked in to ask if they had lunch specials, they showed me some combinations that looked good and my mind was made up.Rate and Review : Quick Lunch at Yokohama Sushi in Culver City, CA