Fun and Games for the 2010 Winter Olympics at the Richmond O Zone
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Hop on the Canada Line train and head for Richmond-Brighouse Station to celebrate the 2010 Winter Olympics at Richmond’s O Zone celebration site. It’s located two blocks south of the station near Richmond City Hall, which is part of the O Zone, a games-filled activity area that covers 60 acres and is Richmond’s Olympic’s hub.
My friend and I set out on a rainy Saturday intending to go straight to Heineken House, the Netherlands hospitality house. This is one of the...
February 16th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, Outdoors & Recreation
A Rose for your Sweetheart
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Are you going to buy your sweetheart a rose for Valentine? And did you know that your rose is one of the hundred million flowers auctioned at Aalsmeer in preparation for Valentine’s Day?
Flowers are big business in Holland and especially for Valentine’s day. On ordinary weekdays the turnover at Aalsmeer flower auction is only twenty million. Not all flowers are homegrown, many are flown in from Kenya, Israel, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe. About 6,000 growers sell to some 2,000 buyers. Aalsmeer market...
February 13th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, featuredarticle, History & Information, Outdoors & Recreation
Dodging the rain in Lisbon – List of great things to do
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There’s no doubt that Lisbon is having one of the worst winters we’ve seen lately. The cold and the rain seem to keep staying at this wonderful city that was awarded last year as Europe’s Leading Destination (among other two awards) by the 16th World Travel Awards.
Still, do not let this keep you off land… There are plenty of great things and places to visit in and around Lisbon. There just seems to be little time, as always.
- A recent article just named Lisbon’s...
February 12th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, culture, dining, featuredarticle, Food & Beverage, History & Information, Hotels & Places to Stay, News, nightlife, Outdoors & Recreation, Restaurants & Bars, The Arts
Celebrate the 2010 Winter Olympics at Squamish, Gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway
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Squamish,host of the 2010 Winter Games Sea-to-Sky hub, is just minutes away from many of the Olympic venues at Whistler BC. Squamish welcomes guests to join in the action and fun of the 2010 Winter Olympics. There’s lots to see and do in Squamish. From February 12 – 28 the town celebrates this years Wild at Art Festival which includes the Wild at Art Gallery produced by VISUALS, at the UpStares Galleryon Cleveland Ave. in Squamish. Enjoy lots of music and entertainment around...
February 11th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, museums, Outdoors & Recreation, Sports & Recreation
Treat Yourself to a Scandinave Spa Experience During the 2010 Winter Olympics at Whistler
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While you’re at Whistler for the 2010 Winter Olympics, why not treat yourself to a luxurious day at the spectacular new Scandinave Spa. This $9 million facility, located on the edge of Lost Lake and spruce Grove parks overlooking the peak of Mount Sproatt, just opened on February 6, 2010. It’s right in the heart of Whistler BC, North America’s largest ski resort, 1.3 kilometer ( 1 mile) north of Whistler Village.
The Spa introduces the age-old tradition of Finnish Scandinavian...
February 11th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Attractions, Luxury Spas, Outdoors & Recreation
REVIEW: MUDE, Lisbon Design Museum
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Right in Rua Augusta (map), Baixa neighbourhood’s main street, the new Lisbon Design and Fashion Museum has been opened since the beginning of last summer. As you’re walking down this pedestrian street, it’s hard to miss it on your left side, just before you reach the arch.
The 3.000 sq meters now shows 170 pieces of the 2.500 of the total collection bought from Francisco Capelo and that we will all be able to see from October this year. This collection pretends to show a bit of the Design...
February 10th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, design, Family Friendly, fashion, museums, News, Outdoors & Recreation, The Arts
Lisbon Carnival
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Far from many other Carnivals in Portugal (not to mention the obvious Brazil), the Lisbons XII Carnival Parade is rather simple, but great to attend if you’re around the area.
There will be music and dancing and lots of costumes… and street performing…
The parade will start at Praça do Município (map) and will go around the old part of town, passing through Praça do Comércio, Rua da Prata and ending at Praça D. Pedro IV.
It’s free and you can just pop in along the way.
When: 16th of...
February 8th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, carnival, Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, Outdoors & Recreation
Celebrate Lisbon Top Gastronomic Event in April
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The third edition of Peixe em Lisboa (Fish in Lisbon), a gastronomic event organized by Lisbon Tourism, will have Brazil culinary as main theme, with an obvious focus on fish and sea food. Some of the best Brazilian chefs have already confirmed their presence:
- Alex Atala from D.O.M., elected as the 24th of the 50 best around the world by the English magazine Restaurant;
- Claude Troisgros, from the family of the 3 Michelin Star Roanne, in France;
- ...
January 28th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, dining, Events, featuredarticle, Food & Beverage, News, Outdoors & Recreation, Restaurants & Bars
The Planetarium – One of my Favourite Places
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The city´s Planetarium is called Galileo Galilei. It is located in the barrio de Palermo, at the Tres de Febrero park, by a cute little lagoon surrounded by a forest.
I love visiting the Planetarium. I can describe it as being a sort of astronomy museum with meteorites and space images all over the place. While visiting in the Planetarium you could see the images of the solar system, which makes you feel as if you were in space.
I always loved its style. It is a kind of round building with...
January 28th, 2010 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Buenos Aires, Family Friendly, History & Informationi, Outdoors & Recreation, palermo, planetarium
Farmers Insurance Golf Open
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Home town favorite, Phil Mickelson is the favorite and the one to beat at Torrey Pines. With the weather clearing up, the course is going to be beautiful through the weekend. Walk alongside some of the legends in golf in this scenic course on the Pacific Ocean. The golfers will be using both the North and South courses at Torrey Pines in gorgeous La Jolla.
According to the PGA golf pro experts the golfers to follow besides Mickelson this week are:
Robert Allenby
Lucas Glover
John Rollins
Ryan...
January 27th, 2010 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Attractions, Outdoors & Recreation, Torrey Pines Golf Course
Rock in Rio returns to Lisbon on May 2010
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Most expected these days, the world’s biggest music festival is already planning his next Lisbon gathering. On May 21, 22, 27 and 29, Rock in Rio Festival will be back to Parque da Bela Vista, right in the middle of the city (map).
For five days this will be the city of rock with over 12 hour of performances a day. On the “World Stage” you may see some of the best international bands, while the “Electronic Tent” will host leading national and international DJ’s and VJ’s. Alternative...
January 27th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Attractions, festival, music, Outdoors & Recreation
Dutch Skating Fever
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Temperatures will dip to -15°C (-5°F) in the northern part of the Netherlands for the next few days. This is music to the ears of ice skaters and especially Eleven-Cities-Tour skaters, Elfstedentocht, in Dutch, a 200-km speed skating competition.
The Elfstedentocht is a national event which takes place every ten to twenty years, when the temperature is low enough for the Frisian lakes and canals to freeze over. The tour was held only fifteen times in the past century. The last one was in 1997.
Ice-master...
January 26th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places, Outdoors & Recreation, top-feature
Daytripping in Carlsbad
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The sleepy charming beach town in Carlsbad (map) is now host to hot spots for tourists. If you are planning your spring break in San Diego, think about spending it in North San Diego. An hour from Orange County and 45 minutes from downtown San Diego, this centrally located city offers, surf, culture and nationally-known attraction at LEGOLAND and SEALIFE Aquarium. (map) Close to these attractions is the great shopping at Carlsbad Premium Outlets and the end of April, the Flower Fields are in full...
January 26th, 2010 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, Food & Beverage, History & Information, Outdoors & Recreation, Restaurants & Bars
Lisbons Best Restaurants
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Valentine Day is coming up. I thought this information would be especially relevant now, since you will want to make sure you take your loved one to the right place. Not only to a great restaurant, but also important, a great romantic atmosphere.
Here you can read about the best restaurants in Lisbon, chosen by two reputed private entities that have been doing so for a while – Lisboa à Prova made anonymous visits to the restaurants that entered the competition during 5 months; Mesa Marcada asked...
January 24th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, dining, featuredarticle, Food & Beverage, Outdoors & Recreation, Restaurants & Bars
Visiting the Olympic Hospitality Houses
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With the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games opening soon in Vancouver, many of the hospitality houses are getting ready to welcome visitors. I plan to visit as many as I can and will write about each one individually. Last weekend I went to Canada’s Northern House pavilion, representing the NW Territories, located at 602 W. Hastings St. Later I walked over to BC Place to see Bell’s Ice Cube fan zone, but it isn’t open yet. It will be a 280 square metre structure allowing...
January 19th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: 2010, 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, Food & Beverage, Outdoors & Recreation, sports
Free Admission at Callaway Gardens through February
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You may not have thought of visiting a garden here in the winter. But at Callaway Gardens there is still a lot to do. About an hour south of Atlanta, it’s often about ten degrees warmer too. And for January and February, the admission fee is waived.
What kind of fun can you have?
Rent a bicycle (or bring your own) and ride the trails. Located in the Piedmont of our state, Callaway Gardens is a little flatter than further north, so this is a good option for a family ride (or those of you...
January 16th, 2010 | Linda Erbele | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, Outdoors & Recreation
One Month to Go and Where’s the Snow?
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It’s the countdown to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and because of the mild, wet weather on the BC Coast, already two venues have been closed. There’s hardly any snow left on Cypress and Grouse Mountains.
Although environment Canada meteorologist promises colder weather is coming, it’s balmy and damp and Olympic organizers are worried. VANOC has decided to shut Cypress Mountain Alpine run two weeks early as a precaution. The snowboard and free style ski slope venue is susceptible...
January 14th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: 2010 Winter Olympics, Announcements, Attractions, Outdoors & Recreation, snow, weather
The Vancouver Biennale: Art in Public Spaces
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The Vancouver Biennale, which began last September, is a display of art outdoors in public spaces. There will be 32 major scultptural works shown in various parks and locations around the city.
On the east side of the Westin Bayshore Hotel, a group of eight red figures squat in a circle on the grass of Cardero Park. From a distance they look so lifelike, a friend of mine said she thought they were real people posing for some kind of unusual yoga gathering. The figures are made out of painted...
January 12th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Attractions, Biennale, Outdoors & Recreation, The Arts, top-feature
Rescaldo Festival, celebrating 2009 most relevant Portuguese music names
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If you love music and above all like to discover new projects from all over the world, like to know what best is made in each country you’re visiting, then Rescaldo Festival may be just what you have been looking for.
RESCALDO is a gathering of names and projects in the Portuguese music scene that were relevant last year. During three days, you can hear from electronic music to rock and Jazz, giving the opportunity to know the musicians and what they will be doing this next year.
For the whole...
January 12th, 2010 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Attractions, culture, festival, News, Outdoors & Recreation, The Arts
Winter in Boston-Get Out There!
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If you visit Boston during the cold months- don’t hibernate! Do as Bostonians do and embrace winter- build a snowman, lace up the skates, or strap on some skis.
Everyone ice skates in New England- most of us have learned to skate at indoor town rinks as toddlers, relying on pushing a plastic milk crate for balance. Of course, nothing beats ice skating outdoors and as soon as the weather chills, both visitors and locals flock to Boston’s Frog Pond (Beacon Hill, 617-635-2120)(Map)...
January 11th, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, Outdoors & Recreation
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