Bengali Sweets Enhances Silicon Valley’s Dining Scene

Catering to diners seeking a casual Indian eatery and sweets shop comes Bengali Sweets from veteran restaurateur Balkar S. Tamber of the Bombay Garden Group. Just opened on July 1, in Sunnyvale, CA, Bengali Sweets is located within the heart of the hi-tech industry and will be open daily from 11:00 a.m....

San Francisco | Tags: indian food | Restaurants | | Comments: 0

FUNKWATCH: Corpse Flower Update

If you read my earlier piece, you already know that the Houston Museum of Natural Science – and the entire city of Houston – is on pins and needles, awaiting the opening of the rare (and stinky!) “corpse flower” at the Cockrell Butterfly Center. The corpse flower is a giant...

Something Fishy in Seattle

Interested in finding the freshest fish in Seattle? Fishermen’s Terminal, primary home of the North Pacific Fishing Fleet and mooring spot for fishing and work boats of all sizes, is the place to find it. You can buy delicious fish and shellfish right off the boats docked at the pear at very reasonable...

Calling All Cheeseburger-Loving Parrotheads

Grab your favorite Hawaiian shirt, flip-flops, a cheeseburger and a big margarita and get ready to change your latitude and attitude — Jimmy Buffett is coming back to the Washington, DC area, just in time for 2 end of summer concerts. With hits such as “Margaritaville,” “Come...

Picnic in Vondelpark

Vondelpark is one of my favourite summer haunts. I spread out my picnic blanket, open the bottle of viña ducaro tinto (a nice way of saying red wine) bought at Hema department store at €3. The Hema also supplied me with mature Gouda cheese and crispy brown rolls sprinkled with sunflower seeds. A wonderful...

Amsterdam | Tags: featuredarticle | Outdoors & Recreation | | Comments: 0

Princesses, Ready, Set, Register

Registration for the 2011 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon opened on July 6. The Princess Half Marathon is sponsored by Ladies Foot Locker and is centered around an entire weekend of women’s health and fitness. Held at Walt Disney World Resort (map), the event will take place February...

Burnaby Celebrates Discovery Day

On Sunday, July 18, one of Burnaby’s biggest community events takes place with the 26th Annual Burnaby Discovery Day Festival. This is a celebration of arts and culture and there’s no more appropriate location for it to take place than the Shadbolt Centre of the Arts (map) The Shadbolt Centre...

Vancouver | Tags: Arts & culture | festivals | | Comments: 0

Trio of Summer Bridal Shows in North Texas

Three great, big, bridal expos are coming to north Texas this summer. What started in Dallas back in 1990 has grown to include Fort Worth and Plano. Whether you want a simple celebration or a grand gala, these bridal showcases can help you clarify your needs. Come and connect with local photographers,...

Dallas | Tags: bridal expo | wedding planning | | Comments: 0

Disney’s Mediterranean Cruise

Disney Cruise Line is setting sail for the Mediterranean this summer as Disney Magic will depart from Barcelona (map) on select cruises in August and September. In addition to popular ports in Italy, France and Spain, the ship will visit ports of Tunis (map), in Northern Africa, Malta (map) and Corsica...

Corrientes… The Street that Never Sleeps

Avenida Corrientes (map) is probably the most intense avenue in Buenos Aires. Long, wide, bustling, busy, full of cars and people all day long, it has the reputation of being the street that never sleeps. In a way it is the local version of Broadway. Although it is obvious that the whole avenue has...

One of Ireland’s Top Attractions: The Cliffs of Moher

When I’m talking to someone about travel in Ireland, if they have left the capital city of Dublin, it is usually to see the Cliffs of Moher. While I’m a huge advocate for some of the lesser-known attractions across the island (such as the wildness of Connemara or the strange rockiness of...

Experience GoCar Tours — The First GPS Guided Tour Cars

For a twist to that boring city tour, let us introduce you to GoCar — The Cure for the Common Tour. These GPS guided tour cars will let you put that city map away, and take you for an exhilarating tour of the city and there’s no fear of getting lost. These yellow cars will lead you around...

Taste of the Nation Miami

If you enjoy staying on top of the food trends, mingling with the area’s top chefs, tasting new flavor combinations or just want to help raise money for a great cause — it’s time to check out Taste of the Nation Miami. This annual event to benefit Share our Strength raises money every...

South Florida | Tags: Restaurants & Bars | | Comments: 1

The Mission Folk Music Festival: New Music in an Idyllic Setting

The Mission Folk Music Festival will present one of the largest lineups of diverse music this year, from legendary Canadian singer-songwriters to the francophone-Canadian music of Quebec and a gala lineup of stars from all around the world. The Festival is held in an idyllic setting at the Fraser River...

Vancouver | Tags: festival | music | | Comments: 0

Boating through London

Many of us are involved in what canal people term ‘gongoozling’ – watching the canal boats slide gently through the water, and perhaps wishing we were on one of the narrow boats rather than stuck on the towpath, with a job to go to or a bus to catch. Take a trip to Lee Valley Boats...

Authentic Indian Dining in Sydney at Darbar

Forget another stodgy meal at your local Indian takeaway joint. Darbar in inner city Glebe offers a fine dining experience with authentic Indian cuisine at affordable prices. The bustling eatery uses recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation to create spicy Tandoori chicken, mild...

Sydney | Tags: dining | restaurant | | Comments: 0

SummerFest Wonderland Adventure: Fun for All Ages

Gaylord Texan Resort For a creative escape from the north Texas heat and thunderstorms, check out the SummerFest Wonderland Adventure. From now through September 6th, 2010, visitors of all ages are invited to the Gaylord Texas Resort to enjoy special culinary events, artwork, games, and more spread...

It’s July in the South

July is here, and the month brings with it many ways to enjoy the South. No matter where you are in the region, you’ll discover there’s much to do. So, why not… show your support for the Gulf Coast by vacationing in the area. From the Mississippi Gulf Coast to the beaches along the west coast...

The 33rd Annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival Begins

The 33rd Annual Bay Area Playwrights Festival will take place this July 23 through August 1, 2010. The Festival will be taking place at the Thick House (map) in San Francisco. This year Playwright Yussef El Guindi’s newest work, Three Wolves and a Lamb, will be developed as part of the 2010 Bay...

San Francisco | Tags: plays | | Comments: 0

Edinburgh Photo Friday: Craiglockart Hill

Today’s Photo Friday takes us up to a new heights and one of Edinburgh’s seven hills; this time, we head to Craiglockart Hill, with a fantastic view over the city: Craiglockhart is an Anglicised version of the Gaelic phrase Creag Loch Àrd, which translates as rock of the high loch. There’s...

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