Tagged With "Cacao Beans"
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A Remote Canadian Village offers Indescribable Natural Discoveries
As I left the hotel in Winnipeg I was outfitted in all my brand new cold-weather gear headed for the airport and a two hour flight to the remote village of Churchill. I prayed my preparation for facing the sub-zero temperatures and brutal...
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Eastern Europe Rail Odyssey: Budapest to Kiev
Do you love unusual train journeys as much as Wilbur does? Check out this fascinating adventure through eastern Europe.
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September 25, 2017: Canola fields, Manitoba
DrFumblefinger noted the increasing presence of canola fields on the Canadian prairies this past summer, a reflection of the popularity of canola cooking oil.
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America's Valentine travel favorites
Valentine's Day is becoming more of a travel occasion, and a new survey lists this year's favorite destinations.
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Apr. 4, 2017: Coffee Estate in Guatemala
Marilyn Jones isn't a coffee drinker, but she found her visit to a tropical coffee producer an enjoyable learning experience.
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Why the trip home always seems shorter. Maybe.
If you're like most people, at one time or another you've turned to a traveling companion and said "It always seems like a shorter trip home than going, doesn't it?" And it certainly does. Even from space, where Alan Bean, pilot of the...
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Angell and Phelps Chocolate Factory, Daytona Beach, FL
Samantha takes us along on a candy factory tour, and leaves us with our mouths watering for some of the treats!
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Spain's rich cakes have gold fillings
Some of Spain's of Roscones de Reyes have added gold prizes to the traditional bean in this year's Epiphany cakes.
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Walking the Center of Berlin
Jonathan L shares a walk through Berlin's heart and tells us how he fell in love with it.
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New Irish tour: 'Salty, Malty and Sweet'
A day's indulgence in foodly delights in County Wexford.
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Comrade Bob in the Steps of Tamerlaine
Comrade Bob (did you know it means 'bean' in Russian?) Cranwell recalls a visit to Uzbekistan back in the waning days of the Soviet empire.
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Florida wants you to come see the doctor
Florida legislators are pushing legislation that would encourage medicla tourism to Florida. Travel to seek medical care is a $10 to $60 billion industry worldwide, and they believe Florida would be an attractive destination. One legislator...
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Portland, Maine: The World's Longest Lobster Roll...and so much more!
Portland, Maine is a great place to visit any time (even in the winter!) but it’s hard to imagine a more exciting moment to have been there on the day they built the world’s longest lobster roll! The roll for the roll is seen arriving,...
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Columbia Restaurant, Clearwater Beach, Florida
The best dining experience we had during our recent trip to Florida was at Columbia Restaurant. There are several of these Cuban themed restaurants around the Tampa Bay area, but we ate at the one in Clearwater Beach (Sand Key). (Interior...
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Mandolin Aegean Bistro The Mediterranean Gem
Mandolin is truly a hidden gem in the middle of Midtown Miami. When you walk through the blue double doors you find yourself in an enchanted outside patio with wood tables and chairs that are covered with blue accents. The restaurants owners have made...
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Malta: Casa Rocca Piccola
In November of 2012 I boarded a container ship in Singapore, and in December I disembarked in Malta. My original plan had been to land in Port Said, after sailing through the Suez Canal, but the political situation in Egypt dictated...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 10, 2014: Cloud Gate, Chicago
One of the most fascinating pieces of public art I've ever seen is this one in Chicago. Known as Cloud Gate, it sits in Millennium Park. When I first saw it a number of years ago, I wrote the following about it which I...
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June 20, 2019: Fiesta Americana. Holguin, Cuba
GarryRF updates us on the situation in Cuba.
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June 12, 2019: Little Man Ice Cream, Denver, Colorado
Samantha and her nephew checked out Little Man Ice Cream in Denver. It was a yummy treat which she hopes to enjoy again soon.
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Wellington and the Marlborough Sounds region of New Zealand
DantheWanderer visits New Zealand and shares great travel destinations and photos of the journey.
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Food tour in Kuala Lumpur
"I hope you are hungry?" Fadly asked. I was, but suspected I would not be for very much longer. I was completely right. As a service to their guests, Back Home hostel offer different activities. What caught my attention was the food tour. I love to try the local food as I travel and having an expert showing me what to try and where, is my favorite. I instantly signed up! Walking along the busy streets, crossing the roads “the Malaysian way” (holding your hand out in front of the car like the...
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The Next Big Thing in Travel Guide From UK To Accra
This small city of Ghana by the sea is so high on vibrancy, historical site, super rich culture, unique dance, and natural beauty that tourist from all across the globe flock to Accra. The amazing city endeavor plenty of things to do, attraction and amazing wildlife, because of this tourists can’t refrain themselves from visiting Accra. The busy modern city welcomes you to enjoy delicious smell of food coming from streets and the glorious beach waits to cool you down. You can explore...
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Re: September 8, 2016: Amber Fields of Grain, Washington
There's an endless line of ships from Baltimore into Liverpool with crops to be milled into flour. Soya bean for animal feed. We have Amber waves of grain here . Some farms go on for miles and miles too. But I believe they're still nowhere near the size of the great American Prairie.
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Re: China's 'toilet app' tells visitors where to go
You'd think that something as common as a Toilet would be easy to find as we travel the world. But the smallest room has so many different names when we travel. 1 Banheiro 2 Banjoja 3 Bañu 4 Bean-Jacks 5 Big White Phone 6 Biffy 7 Bog 8 Bowl 9 Can 10 Cesso 11 Cèsuŏ 12 Chamber Pot 13 Chiottes 14 Choo 15 Chunder Box 16 Cloakroom 17 Coalfabias 18 Comfort Room 19 Comfort Station 20 Commode 21 Convenience 22 Cloakroom 23 CR 24 Crapper 25 Crane 26 The Dunny 27 Dunnekin 28 El Baño 29 Facilities 30...
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Fun things to do in Newcastle
Liam shares some of the highlights of a visit to Newcastle upon Tyne (sponsored content)
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Spring Training at Salt River Fields
Samantha loves baseball and enjoyed her visit to the Rockies' spring training field in Arizona, Salt River Field. Share her game day experience!
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Jelly Belly Factory Tour – Fairfield, CA
Samantha takes us on a unique tour: the factory where the iconic jelly beans are made. She recommends a weekday visit when the factory is working.
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Hacienda Muñoz, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico
Jonathan L takes us to visit a small coffee plantation in Puerto Rico
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Winner: Beans and National Parks
A promo for a bean company and the National Parks Foundation includes camping in a 'glamping' van made up as a can.
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Another Day in Cape May
Beyond its Victorian B&Bs and hotels, the Jersey Shore resort is a pleasant place to stroll and shop—but it wasn't always so pretty!
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Florence's Small Museums
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of some of Florence's smaller museums and galleries
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A Street Food tour in Hanoi
Hanoi is full of street food stalls, so we decided to learn where and what to eat from the local professionals. We booked a guide from Hanoi Street Food Tours , and Tu got us started from the moment we met. He is the writer of the food blog Vietnamese...
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Chicago — City of Skyscrapers & Cloud Gate
Like the monolith in Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke’s monumental film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, “Cloud Gate” looks like an alien object dropped` onto a terrestrial landscape.
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Discovering Ljubljana: A Visitor's Guide
'With its picturesque streets, historic architecture and vibrant cultural scene, this cosmopolitan city offers travellers a number of pleasantly surprising experiences.'
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A Guide to the Best Local Food in South America
South America is a food lover's paradise, offering a diverse array of flavors, ingredients, and culinary traditions. Exploring local food is one of the best ways to experience this vibrant continent. (sponsored content)
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A Sojourn in Škofja Loka, Slovenia
Škofja Loka is a magnet for travellers with its cobbled streets, historical architecture and serene natural beauty.