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The Meaning of Travel

posted August 17, 2010 in Osaka Insider

I’m not sure how or when I became a travel addict. Certainly there is an allure in going to new places, encountering unpredictable situations, and seeing unfamiliar things, but understanding where that feeling comes from takes a bit more think (read full article)

Dear New York…

posted August 12, 2010 in What's Cooking at DD

Quite a few of you know that this past weekend I went to New York to attend this year’s BlogHer conference. The trip in itself was wonderful, with informative sessions and some cool swag. Here are a couple of random thoughts, h (read full article)

Dear New York…

posted August 12, 2010 in What's Cooking at DD

Quite a few of you know that this past weekend I went to New York to attend this year’s BlogHer conference. The trip in itself was wonderful, with informative sessions and some cool swag. Here are a couple of random thoughts, h (read full article)

Albertville

posted August 11, 2010 in je\'s anatomy

I used to plan and organize most of our trips and vacations back in the Philippines but the table has been turned here. I just go wherever they go. :)My friend Henry was kind enough to give me a list of the places that we shouldn’t miss in Minnesot (read full article)

Fourth Day: Happy 4th anniversary! Welcome to Macau!

posted August 01, 2010 in My Little World

Since this is our very special day, we decided to celebrate it in Macau. Macau often called the Vegas of Asia, a place where we really want to visit. Being in Macau is actually easy to get from Hongkong. It's just across the bay from Hongkong and you (read full article)

Saturday Stories: Grandma I.

posted July 31, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

    This is Grandma I.  She was Mamie's paternal grandmother (my great-great grandmother).  She was born in Scotland in the 1860s and entered the USA through Canada around 1890. (We suspect that it may not have been a l (read full article)

Third Day: Ocean Park, Symphony of Lights & Avenue of Stars

posted July 30, 2010 in My Little World

Like day 1 and day 2, we're very excited with our Ocean Park day! I've heard lots of good things in this place like thrilling rides, different attraction, amazing shows and of course the cable car, I know we will experience exciting activity for that (read full article)

Beaches Near Osaka

posted July 26, 2010 in Osaka Insider

Shirahama, Wakayama One thing metropolitan Kansai is not blessed with is an abundance of beaches, and when the hot season comes around, many people find themselves stumped when searching for places to enjoy sand and surf. So here are a few of my reco (read full article)

Osaka-area Beaches

posted July 26, 2010 in Osaka Insider

Shirahama, Wakayama One thing metropolitan Kansai is not blessed with is an abundance of beaches, and when the hot season comes around, many people find themselves stumped when searching for places to enjoy sand and surf. So here are a few of my reco (read full article)

Saturday Stories: Small Town USA at the End of an Era

posted July 24, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

During the 1940s and 1950s, the USA was in a great industrial boom. It was the jet age. Big cities were filled with chrome, cars, trains and department stores. Airports were growing as air travel became more accessible. In a small town in up (read full article)

317. A Bus Ride

posted July 23, 2010 in blindperfect

Have you ever tried to take a bus ride?Yesterday I did. With Alif and Zu. It has been a long time since I get on a bus. Yesterday morning I told Zu, let's take off from selling Cendol and bring Alif for his first trip on a bus. Not far :p just t (read full article)

The Tradition of Traditions

posted July 22, 2010 in My Man's Belly

The Tradition of Traditions Today’s post is going to seem a bit strange…there’s no cooking involved, and in fact there is no recipe involved either.  Come to think of it, the Relationship Advice part of my post is (read full article)

Weekend round-up: Hamptons

posted July 19, 2010 in The Lunch Belle

Hypothesis: for some reason, my Hamptons-bound transportation method seems to be an eerie indicator of how my weekend will unfold.  Case in point, the Long Island Railroad: from my first experience three years ago to my most recent jaunt in June (read full article)

Weekend round-up: Hamptonizing

posted July 19, 2010 in The Lunch Belle

Hypothesis: for some reason, my Hamptons-bound transportation method seems to be an eerie indicator of how my weekend will unfold.  Case in point, the Long Island Railroad: from my first experience three years ago to my most recent jaunt in June (read full article)

Restaurante Rey, Marchena (Sevilla)

posted July 16, 2010 in Comentando Restaurantes

LA MEJOR COCINA DE LA CAMPIÑAUBICACIÓNSituado en pleno centro de Marchena, a 20 minutos de Sevilla tanto en coche, bus, tren. parkin en la puerta. Estamos en pleno corazón de Marchena junto al ayuntamiento.EL RESTAURANTERestaurante clásico modern (read full article)

Fish and Chips

posted July 14, 2010 in haddock in the kitchen

It seems that despite wonderful French food, we British still hanker after a fish and chip supper. Surprisingly our French neighbours seem equally taken with this Anglo dish. Here is a piece I wrote about Kaycee’s Bistro Bus for Flavour Magaz (read full article)

Restaurante Asador Argentino, Priego (Córdoba)

posted July 14, 2010 in Comentando Restaurantes

CARNES AL CORTE ARGENTINOUBICACIÓNespecialidad de carnes al corte argentino en parrilla y asados. Fácil aparcamiento-esta en la entrada de la ciudad junto al recinto ferial y una parada de bus justo al ladoEL RESTAURANTELa decoración es muy simple (read full article)

Restaurante El Deseo Ibérico, Cádiz (Cádiz)

posted July 13, 2010 in Comentando Restaurantes

PLATO TIPICO ANDALUZUBICACIÓNC/Caracola, 4. Situado enfrente del pabellón deportivo de la ciudad, a pie de paseo marítimo de Cádiz capital, parking y parada de bus a pie de calle.EL RESTAURANTENace de la experiencia de muchos años de trabajo, sa (read full article)

Taal Vista Hotel

posted July 11, 2010 in je\'s anatomy

I have heard so many nice things about Taal Vista from my cousin Hazel and my friend Mei. So imagine my excitement when I found out that Boyet picked this place as the destination for our first out-of-town trip together.We arrived a bit late than exp (read full article)

Saturday Stories: B-52 Stories

posted July 10, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

Flying in an airplane may be safer than driving in a car, but I think those statistics depend on how often you are in an airplane. When your job is to fly in an Air Force bomber during wartime, you may find yourself wishing for the danger of drivi (read full article)

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