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Finding Great Guides in Russia
'Tis the season for booking summer travel to Russia, apparently, because two readers have written in asking how to hire great guides and otherwise make smart arrangements in St. Petersburg and Moscow: ...
Even MORE of Your Pressing Frequent-Flyer Questions Answered!
Admit it. You wish you knew the answers to all those burning mileage-award questions that didn't get answered by Randy Petersen in our FlyerTalk Challenge. So do I. But there were about 100 of them. Who could possibly have the time, the patience, the stomach, the sheer mileage obsession, to...
Secret Codes for Snagging The Best Luxury Hotel Deals
You can get 30% off at The Mondrian in Los Angeles via this week's private sale on TabletHotels.com, for travel dates from March through May. "If you want access to the very best hotel deals out there, you'll need to... ...
Mucho apologies to all you air warriors whom I've left hanging for an embarrassing--yikes!--six weeks. As you may recall, I was in the middle of publishing frequent-flier guru and FlyerTalk founder Randy Petersen's answers to the top ten winning questions... ...
Where in Chile is it Safe to Travel Now?
Those of you who were planning trips to Chile before last week's earthquake hit may be wondering where it's safe to go right now and where it's not. Where will you run into logistical headaches, and where will you be fine? How can you ensure your travel plans are unaffected? ...
Advice for Hawaii-Bound Families and Starwood Frequent Guests
Listen up, fellow parents and/or Starwood loyalists: I feel I should share a hotel discovery I made in Hawaii last week, as well as a few tips for making the most of your Starwood Preferred Guest points on your next vacation. ...
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Labour's union paymasters threaten return to bad old days
The latest newsletter from the Unite union's branch for British Airways cabin crew details the sort of major workplace injustices that the brothers (and sisters) have to put up with....
Cruise passengers to sue over norovirus outbreaks
Hundreds of British holidaymakers are planning legal action against Thomson Holidays and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines after several outbreaks of gastric illness on the cruise ships Island Escape and Boudicca....
Easter holiday plans in jeopardy as Unite goes ahead with 7 days of BA strikes
The Easter holiday plans of thousands of families have been thrown into disarray as British Airways cabin crew announced seven days of planned strikes....
A round-up of the week's travel news, including a rise in air passenger numbers....
Holiday car rental prices jump
The price of renting a car on holiday has jumped by up to 65 per cent in many popular European destinations this Easter....
BA passengers face seven days of strikes
The travel plans of more than half a million of British Airways passengers have been thrown into disarray after the union representing 13,500 cabin crew called seven days of strikes....
The Daily Traveler by Condé Nast Traveler
Can't Miss Travel Tips for 2010
Is it really already nearing the end of January? Time to think about some can't-miss hotels, exhibitions and goings-on for 2010 ...
Colette on Rue Saint Honoré Photo: karl_hab / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 by Ondine Cohane I didn't get to make my annual Paris expedition last year due to travels elsewhere and I really missed it especially for the killer shopping opportunities... ...
Goodbye 2009: Ondine's Favorite Travel Discoveries
Before looking ahead to the most anticipated destinations and openings of 2010, it is time to say goodbye to 2009 and ten of my favorite discoveries of the year. ...
New York Hotel Restaurants Now Home to Top Chefs
A decade ago, a hotel restaurant was mostly an afterthought, the sad stomping grounds of weary business travelers and harried families who couldn't make it off site to somewhere better. But in the last few years particularly, an on-site eatery has become a property's star attraction drawing both well-heeled locals...
The Best of Celebrity Travel 2009
Cooking with Top Chef finalist Fabio Viviani was a challenge, especially for this kitchen nitwit. by Beata L. Santora Ho, ho, ho! Merrrry Christmas! The fat man has almost landed, which means it's time for us to look back at... ...
One of the main hotel trends I have noticed in the last few years is the revamp of the grand dame properties. Basically after these places become a little fusty the owners inject a good amount of cash, hire a hot shot interior designer, add a few funky details like...
CNN.com - Travel
New York air traffic likely to jump
Flying in and out of New York -- which is usually no picnic -- is likely to get worse this spring and summer....
Rocking with 'Africa's best new band'
Johannesburg-based indie rockers BLK JKS are proving to have global appeal, but they say their roots are firmly in South Africa....
The terrifying moments on board the Louis Majesty, a cruise ship hit by 26-foot waves off northeast Spain, may be prompting second thoughts among travelers considering a vacation at sea....
Haiti quake sparks 'voluntourism'
When the going gets tough, the compassionate get going. The January earthquake in Haiti prompted a spike in interest in service vacations, several organizations report....
Body imagers to roll out in U.S.
The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration gingerly answered questions Thursday about whether new full-body imaging machines will detect concealed explosives like that allegedly placed in the underwear of the Christmas Day bomber....
Blake's Journey Travel Blog
My thoughts on a worst case senario situation… Behold! ...
After our trip, we’re planning on teaching English in some foreign country- which? We don’t know! ...
To start off the video diaries, Linds and I answer some generic questions about our trip… If you have any other questions, email us and we’ll answer it on a video blog. We promise! Sincerely, Blake and Linds. happycannibal@yahoo.com...
I’m turning 28 at the end of the month. Usually when my wife or I have a birthday, we really try to do it up and celebrate with a party and presents etc…(my personal favorite part is the decadent birthday cake from our local bakery, Cakes by Darcy) This...
Free Donuts, Coffee, and Connections
Americans are freaking nice people. There are many ugly things you can say about us, but we always have a smile on our face and are EAGER to offer advice and help to our fellow man. I find this is frequently true. Of course there are exceptions...
Chinese Take Out or Andean Air?
Linds and I are really ramping up our efforts to save and generate funds. We just got back from 4 hours of extra work for my uncle’s therapy company (giving kids at a Boys and Girls Club temporary tatoos and candy) and made 100$… CASH! aww yeah. Last...
Newsweek Top News
It’s China’s World We’re Just Living in It
The middle kingdom is rewriting the rules on trade, technology, currency, climate—you name it. ...
Behind the GOP 'Commitment to America'
Sixteen years after the Gingrich revolution, Rep. Kevin McCarthy is concocting his own multipoint plan to win over America and take back the House. ...
TV Review: 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
'Who Do You Think You Are?' NBC's new genealogy-themed reality show, dredges up details about celebrity's ancestors. How race casts a gruesome shadow on the results. ...
Tantawi May Have Been Moderate, But He Was Ignored
In death as in life, Westerners overestimate the influence and importance of Egyptian cleric Mohammad Sayyid Tantawi. ...
Conan O'Brien Tour 'Convenience Charge' Too High
An open letter to Conan O'Brien. ...
Five Ways Obama Can be More Like Reagan
President Obama has said he wants to emulate Reagan's political success. Here's how he can. ...
The Official Blog of Park West Gallery
Basketball legend meets art legend in Peter Max’s recent life-size painting of Shaquille O’Neal. Pop Icon Peter Max, whom Park West Gallery has proudly had a relationship with for over 40 years, created this artwork for the Size DOES Matter exhibit, which was curated by Shaq. Size DOES Matter, which is...
Detroit’s First Annual Peace and Love Day
The Park West Foundation, founded in 2006 by Park West Gallery CEO Albert Scaglione and his wife Mitsie Scaglione, is co-sponsoring the First Annual Peace and Love Day, which is being held Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 1- 5 p.m. on the Marygrove College campus. This empowering event dedicated to taking...
Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris
“Three Musicians” (1921) by Pablo Picasso, Philadelphia Museum of Art. ©2010 Estate of Pablo Picasso/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. PHILADELPHIA — A new exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art focuses on Modern Masters including Picasso, Braque and Chagall–commonly known as the School of Paris. Through April 25, Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris will feature 214...
Detail from Albrecht Dürer’s ‘The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” from “The Apocalypse: Revelation of Saint John the Divine’” (ca. 1497). EDINBURGH — A collection of iconic prints by some of the finest European artists of the past 500 years is on view at the National Gallery of Scotland. The skills of artists...
Park West Gallery Launches Dominic Pangborn Website
PARK WEST GALLERY is proud to announce the launch of our newest microsite for internationally acclaimed contemporary artist DOMINIC PANGBORN! The website features information about the artist, a virtual gallery of his artwork, and video footage of Pangborn showcasing his work and discussing his influences and background in design. Pangborn’s perpetual quest to expand...
In a Studio like a Garden, Art Grows like Flora and Miro is the Gardener
“I think of my studio as a vegetable garden. Here, there are artichokes. Over there, potatoes. The leaves have to be cut so the vegetables can grow. At a certain moment, you must prune. I work like a gardener or a wine grower.” —Joan Miró, 1959 Left to Right: Joan Miró’s ”Personage”...
NYT > Travel
Frugal Traveler: Q&A: Shirley Tafoya, President of Travelzoo North America
Ms. Tafoya talks about what makes Travelzoo tick, how it refreshes its inventory of deals and why subscribers trust it. ...
On the Road: Airplane Exit-Row Seats, Once a Perk, Now for Sale
Selling exit-row seats to all comers raise questions about whether all buyers are suitable to perform emergency evacuation procedures. ...
Bites: Restaurant Review: Whiskey Soda Lounge in Portland, Ore.
This stand-alone bar-restaurant does double duty as a boozy waiting room for Pok Pok’s patrons. ...
Check In, Check Out: Hotel Review: Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas
This 61-story hotel is huge, but thanks to thoughtful design, it also feels luxurious and, at times, even cozy. ...
Surfacing: Where Centro Parties at Night
In Mexico City’s historic district, Calle Regina’s mezcalerías and bars are luring visitors after dark. ...
Letters: Letter: El Greco at the Prado
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The Longest Way Home Travel Blog
Finding Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower in Mindanao, The Philippines: Seeing the Unseen
Seeing the Unseen: and finding something rare No matter how long you stay in a country, you will never truly know it. I know this to be true. There will always be something new to discover and see. It’s not all about what’s in the guide book’s “must see” list. The worlds...
Travel Blog Ethics – Are you travel blogging with this in mind?
Do you Travel Blog Ethically? Do you even care? The debate over travel blogging vs journalism vs travel writing is an old one. I think it’s fair to say old media, whether it likes it or not, is merging with new media. But, are we returning the consideration? The Global Merge: Travel writers & journalists nearly...
Jeepney makers in the Philippines: Seeing the Unseen
Jeepney’s are unique road transportation vehicles used in the Philippines. A cross between a bus and a jeep! “Where do Jeepney’s come from?” It’s a question I’ve wanted an answer to since first jumping on board one of these gas guzzlers in Manila. Of all public transport vehicles I have taken,...
Welcome to The Longest Way Home Travel Blog: New Reader tour!
A subscribers only update to The Longest Way Home Travel Blog. Welcome note: The response to the 5 Top Places to Travel & Photograph e-book has been exceptionally good, with many new members signing up. So much so that I felt it proper to send out an overview of this website for those who’ve recently...
Find out where my 5 Top Places to Travel & Photograph are - The answer’s going to surprise you! If you already subscribe to this website via email then; you already know about this! 5 Top Places to Travel & Photograph is a high quality full color 37 page photo-e-book that, I...
Bikini Girls from The Philippines!
Seeing the Unseen: “Girls in bikinis from the Philippines” I always wanted to write a title involving bikini’s, fashion models or just plain Girls in Bikinis, call it a guy thing! The Philippines is noted as having some of the best beaches in the world. Yet, one thing I noted when...
HotelChatter -
Are You a Mayor or An Ambassador?
SUITE: What's Inside Starwood's Secret Loyalty Program (Hint: It Involves Suites) What Hotels Are Offering Deals on Foursquare? Pitch Your Hotel: The Miyako Hybrid Hotel ALSO: A special deal for HotelChatter...
Austin: Hilton Austin Not Quite Hip to the Foursquare Trend
Everyone's gone SXSW crazy as the 10-day event kicks off their film and interactive media portion today and that means hotels are filling up with people checking-in...on Foursquare.The other day we started our running list of hotels that offer deals on Foursquare to guests. We've updated the list recently...
Fort Lauderdale: The Cost of Avoiding Skin Cancer When Staying at Hotels
How much is it worth to protect yourself from skin cancer? Should hotels provide free sunblock as a public-health initiative? These were the questions on our mind last weekend when we were staying at a Fort Lauderdale hotel and noticed the $12 price tag on these sun lotions in the...
Palm Springs: A Special Deal for HotelChatter Readers at The Colony Palms Hotel
Looking for a quick getaway to someplace warm? Here's a special deal for you sweet HotelChatter readers: The Colony Palms Hotel in Palm Springs is offering our readers a free upgrade at check-in and two complimentary glasses of champagne upon arrival. The booking code to use online is CHAT....
This One Goes Out to the Ladies: Would You Stay On a Women Only Floor?
OK, so men are from Mars and women are from Venus. But do they want to stay at different hotels? We’ve seen plenty of girly hotel packages in our travels, but some properties go even further, with amenities geared towards women and in some cases, women only floors. Our...
CONCIERGE.COM: LATEST TRAVEL FEATURES
Whether you're backpacking through Southeast Asia or planning a family getaway, find the best beaches that fit your vacation needs. ...
Charter Your Own Luxury Boat in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Nothing beats looking out at the crystal-clear water from your beach chair... Actually, chartering your own boat to explore the islands does! ...
With oversize sea-view bathtubs in the room, candlelit dining, and gorgeous sunsets from the panoramic roof terrace, the Villa Marina Hotel and Spa is the perfect choice for your next vacation. ...
Planning a Vegas weekend getaway? Take a look at our editors' picks for the best nightlife destinations on and off the Strip. ...
Is it your first time visiting the City of Light? From tourist traps to fashion don'ts, follow our "what not to do" guide to avoid the top 10 mistakes that first-timers always make. ...
Indulging in street food can be a highlight of your travel experience. From banh mi in Vietnam to frites in Belgium, don't be afraid to try it all! ...
Ironwulf.net: En Route - Best Philippines, Travel, Photography Blog
Lakbay Norte: Morning at the Hundred Islands Pangasinan
It's our 5th day on our Lakbay Norte Bus which is fast becoming our mobile home after staying inside it on the road for days. On my little corner of the bus I already know the idiosyncrasies of my reclining seat, how our bus help Kenneth know I prefer Fit...
El Nido: Hadefe Cottages and other Budget Accommodations
I felt the driver crank up the speed as he leaned forward the tricycle looking at him from the back seat. It's not that the three of us were heavy along with our baggage coming from Lio Airport, it's just that the road going to El Nido town slopes prominently...
Singapore: Southern Ridge’s Henderson Waves and Forest Walk
I only have a map to guide me though the trial. It was for Hort Park but it also includes the trails on what Singapore calls the "Southern Ridges". It is a 9km trail connecting different parks on the Southern Ridges of Singapore. From the country's oldest park, Mt...
Transit: Flying from Manila to El Nido Palawan via Seair
El Nido Palawan seems so far away. An elusive paradise tucked at the north western side of Palawan. It's one of my local dream destinations so when I was given the chance to go there I didn't pass the opportunity. South East Asian Airlines (Seair) is one of the two...
Lakbay Norte: Ambuclao Adventures and Impressive Pangasinan
Day 4 of Lakbay Norte finds us waking up to the cool crisp mountain air of Baguio. It's always a pleasant experience to just breathe in the pine fresh atmosphere in this highland city. Our group stayed at the uber-comfortable chiropractic beds of Microtel. From there, we moved to Baguio...
Singapore: Mt Faber and Climbing the Marang Trail
When I was staying in Singapore, there's always the search on where to go next. I know Singapore doesn't have much in terms of nature and hike trails aside from Pulau Ubin, but it didn't stop me from visiting Mt Faber located near Bukit Merah. It's the highest spot in...
Shortcuts To Fabulous
Miami Monday…Shortcut to Fabulous Shopping
There is a new Nordstrom Rack in town! My bank account needs another bargain basement store about as much as I need another hole in my head, but this new store is opening is special. The Nordstrom Rack has opened in the new Miracle Center on Coral Way just past...
Shortcut to Fabulous Candy Bar!
Whole foods has a really fun selection of chocolate bars and other organic candy. Our constant craving for candy and chocolate has led us to try just about every offering we can get our grubby little hands on at Whole Foods. Our favorite pick: Qbel’s Dark Chocolate Wafer Rolls. Why...
Shortcut to Alice & Wonderland Chic
There has been a lot of build up for Alice and Wonderland movie and it is clear from the OPI nail polish collection, jewelry collections and more that the movie has influenced fashions for this season. Check out our Alice and Wonderland inspired look. Note that you could go less...
Shortcut to Fabulous Slaving over Fashion
Who: Little internet elves from Glamour magazine. What: A fun little blog with Fashion only posts! When: Everyday if you are a fashion junkie or whenever you need a little extra inspiration…besides the inspiration we give you! Where: Click here and be transported. Why: Because you can never find enough people to inspire your...
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HUMMING TODAY
~ Below is the personal love letter for the person who is the most generous, genuine and giving in nature. Here, I dedicate this one post of the blog for the person whose personal pleasures, time and energy of life had been devoted for me. Kindly spare your ten minutes in...
~ I have got few more reasons to celebrate and without sharing them with you all dear friends and readers the carnival is incomplete. ~ Firstly, I’m truly excited to know being a true loyal blogger on Blogspot that they have now just released the new template designer on Blogger....
I walked a long way between those tiny little lanes. I did not even give a glance what was around me except the best earthy rough walls along the path. The sun is about to rise, the sky is already so orange. It’s a bit chilly but this red shawl...
This post has been published by me as a part of the Blog-a-Ton 8; the eighth edition of the online marathon of Bloggers; where we decide and we write. To be part of the next edition, visit and start following Blog-a-Ton.TIME TRAVEL – halts at school[This is the true shots...
Note: 55 Fictions is precise form of micro-fiction that refers to the works of fiction limited to a maximum of fifty-five words.HELLO honey! ~ 55fictionSince evening; HE has made call at least seven times,.Desperately yet another time he tries luck and calls in an hour again..I took the handset in...
Smile Surrender Survive - dedicated Service
Fittest will SurviveFinest will SmileSmile will surrender...Positively.....I will Survive to Smile and Surrender to the Service..Smile is one and only language that world understands effortlessly. Perhaps, please don’t forget to brush your teeth ;) before you smile. Also remember to (Dedication to GREEN-Blog),keep the water-tap closed when water not used~ however...
Flowers in Israel - פרחים בארץ ישראל
Odem Forest, the Great Juba, הג'ובה הגדולהVeronica syriaca, Syrian speedwell, ורוניקה סוריתAnemone coronaria, Crown Anemone, כלנית מצויה, شقائق النعمانa party on a ...Anemone coronaria, Crown Anemone, כלנית מצויה, شقائق النعمانthe photographer ...
Dendrocopus syriacus, a Syrian Woodpecker has been working on a Ziziphus spina-christi tree
Belvoir (Kokhav HaYarden) National ParkZiziphus spina-christi, Christ’s thorn.A Syrian woodpecker has been working.Berry wedged in a Ziziphus spina-christi tree-crevice anvil by a Syrian woodpecker.The woodpecker usually alights on the trunk, working upwards.During the ascent it taps the bark, breaking off fragments,but often extracts its prey from crevices with the...
Dora Rain pool Nature Park, שמורת דורה, נתניה
The first Coastal irises this yearWhat is the name of this creature?Iris atropurpurea, Coastal Iris, السوسن، آحيلة الكلب, איריס הארגמןIris atropurpurea, Coastal Iris, السوسن، آحيلة الكلب, איריס הארגמןIris atropurpurea, Coastal Iris, السوسن، آحيلة الكلب, איריס הארגמןRetama raetam, White Broom, רותם המדבר , رتم ...
Do you know this member of the Caryophyllaceae Family?
... Polycarpon succulentuma seedthe flowers; 5 sepals, 5 white petals, 5 stamens ...
Mount Carmel Forests, יערות הכרמל
photos were taken: January 15, 2010MOUNT CARMEL - general viewLizard, לטאה Oxalis pes-caprae, Nodding Wood-sorrel, חמציץ נטויAsphodelus aestivus,Asphodelus ramosus,Asphodelus microcarpus, Common Asphodel, עירית גדולהRomulea phoenicia, Phoenician romulea, רומולאה צידונית ...
Fieldtrip Bene Zion - Haruzim Nature Reserve, שמורת בני ציון
a general viewCaterpillar; is this a Calliteara?Bellis sylvestris, Bellis silvestris, Southern Daisy, חיננית הבתהAnemone coronaria, Crown Anemone, כלנית מצויה, شقائق النعمانGeranium rotundifolium, Round-leaved geranium,Round-leaved crane's bill, גרניון עגולLeontodon tuberosus, Thrincia tuberosus, Bulbous Dandelion, קרם כתמה עבת-שורשיםMaresia pulchella, Pretty Maresia, מרסיה יפהפיהOxalis pes-caprae, Nodding Wood-sorrel, חמציץ נטויRomulea bulbocodium,Crocus-leaved romulea,...
Dog Jaunt
Chloe’s Clicks: Links we liked this week
There’s something for everyone in this week’s Chloe’s Clicks! Let’s start with dog-friendly dining. ZooToo posted a cheerful report about an increase in the number of communities that allow restaurants to welcome dogs to outdoor patios (including Newport, RI and Panama Beach City, FL). Across the country, downtown Santa Cruz...
Photo Friday: Dog travel photos wanted!
This week’s photo was taken last October in Amsterdam’s Oosterdok area, and I just love it. I don’t know for sure, but it looks to me like this dog is living on a houseboat — which prompted me to look for Oosterdok houseboats you can rent. Here’s one: The M.S....
Sarasota, FL dog-friendly hotel: Hotel Indigo
We visited Sarasota, FL last week for a marathon opera weekend. No, Chloe is not an opera fan — but neither is my husband, so they cocooned together at the Hotel Indigo Sarasota, one in a chain of boutique hotels sprinkled around the country (with some outliers in Shanghai, London,...
Chloe’s car harness: Keeping your small dog safe on a road trip
Driving from Sarasota to Tampa this weekend, I realized that although I’ve described my preferred away-from-home car safety set-up for Chloe (a 3-in-1 vest harness plus the strap from a PetBuckle kit), I’ve never given you a picture of it in action. So here’s a picture of Chloe in my...
Which seat works best with an in-cabin dog? [United 757-200]
This is only a partial report because you board a 757 (in this case, a -200 series) from the side, and hoi polloi never see First Class. I hope that someday I’ll travel First Class on a United 757 or (more likely) that a kind reader will post the measurements...
Chloe’s Clicks: Links we liked this week
Each week is a roll of the dice, of course, as far as interesting pet-friendly links go — this week is heavy on pet-friendly hotels, in the U.S. and abroad. NileGuide posted a delicious article about eight luxury dog-friendly hotels around the world, from Crested Butte, Colorado to Rome, Italy. A...
MyIsla-IntheSun
Hope you like this weeks pictures. I am losing track though of if I posted any of these previously ? Anyhow you can see all my pictures in the "MyIsla Photo Album" the link is on the right side, under links. Been doing a lot of reading, studying the last...
The beach seduces you with its sandy familiar feel, its salty fresh air and sunny warmth. The warm air and refreshing water soothes all your worries and troubles away. You wash it down with cold Coronas or tart tasty margaritas. Marvel at its ability to rejuvenate, elevate or sedate your mood...
This weeks photo theme has much to do with the "condition of my condition" the past week or so ! On the tomb of the Pirate "Mundaca", in the cemetery here, these words are inscribed:"I ONCE WAS, AS I AM, SO SHALL YOU BE" and so it goes..... ...
Friday's Fotos and "Whats Happening"
First "Whats Happening", this train of thought came about after a conversation with a "beach/bar-stool philosopher" one day recently and the Mexican greeting of "que pasa" (whats happening). Now there is no shortage of "beach/bar-stool philosophers" here, some make sense some don't, but I think Isla Mujeres may have something to do...
Fridays Foto's with Lobster !!
Just some Island signs ! Last night I was at a restaurant called "Picus", on the Rueda Medina. Just kicking back and having an "island drink", when I noticed a couple with their little boy come in and have a seat. They where all a little sun burnt and looked as if they...
This last picture is "RON" the bodacious rooster I have spoken of before who lives across the street fom me. I finally was able to catch him out front when I had my camera handy, he is for sure the "cock" of the walk on my street ! For those of...
LearnSweden Blog
A Hockey held heart!!!!!! and some skiing
Live from the sofa............ How happy can one be when Sweden beats Finland to get into the top 8 of men's Olympic hockey? Very happy. Louis Erikkson scored two goals for the Swedish team and one of them in the......
It's the Olympics and I will be the first to tell you that I spend every night in front of the telli watching sports I didn't even know existed or only watch during the Olympics. One sport I always watch,......
What Mrs. Fields is to chocolate chip cookies, Valarie is to semlor. Yep that's me, Mrs. Semlor. Yesterday was Fat Tuesday, which in Sweden means it's the offical day to eat this divine little cardamom,marzipan filled, whipped cream topped, bun.......
By Per Svangren Still there is so much snow here in Sweden. There is snow everywhere and it is very beautiful but we now are longing for spring to come. Maybe that is why we are buying a lot of......
Wishing Someone a very Happy Birthday!
It's amazing how fast it happens but my baby is 11 today. All of us wish you a very happy birthday little "O". Along with a family party planned for this evening, another great reason to be happy is the......
By Per Svangren Victoria Secret´s may be the worlds most famous underwear producer in the world, but there are many Swedes doing faboulus design of Lingerie. During the wedding exhibition there was a lingerie catwalk. Here are some examples of......
My Journey
RMR: Rick's Rant Olympic Breakdown
I love watching Rick Mercer! It's hard to say which I like better: his humourous antics, skits and commentaries or his rants. Either way all are well worth watching. This rant does hit home! Our athletes cannot get to the point of being able to represent...
Over the past three weeks we have had some rather major life changing events going on behind the scenes. Life is all about change. Those refusing to change end up being stuck in a no man's land not really living. When this opportunity came up...
Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead on March 14, 2010 at 2 AM.Garden Gnome©2006-2010...
Frost and FogMarch 6, 2010March came in like a lamb this year. The mornings are cold and crisp with fog coating surfaces to form a thick layer of frost. The effect is quite stunning. As the sun rises higher in the sky it burns the fog off....
Frosty LaneMarch 6, 2010I love traveling through the countryside on cold, crisp frosty winter mornings this time of year. The fog settles on trees and other surfaces forming a thick coating of frost while giving the surrounding landscape a hazy, mystical appearance. At the same time the sun...
Wordless Wednesday - White on White
White on WhiteFebruary 22, 2010Garden Gnome©2006-2010...