Adena's Blog – June 2009 Archive (7)

Do Soak, Don’t Splash: Dos and Don’ts in a Japanese Bath House

The public bath house has been a part of Japanese life for centuries; a place for families, friends, and strangers to unite for a relaxing hot soak. Not so different from a jacuzzi night, but some visitors balk at experiencing a public bath because, in Japan, public bathing is done in the nude. Don’t let your cultural convictions – or cluelessness – rob you of this typical Japanese experience. Just let go and … jump in? Swim in? How does one use a Japanese bath house… Continue

Added by Adena on June 24, 2009 at 11:14am — No Comments

Top 10 National Parks

Have a look at tripwolf's list of top 10 national parks!

Let nature inspire your next trip. Also, vote for your own favorite.

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Added by Adena on June 23, 2009 at 11:42am — No Comments

Filipino Recipe - Food Culture with Cristina

When I left New York a couple of years ago to go traveling, life seemed to be at its peak – most people I knew were gainfully employed and not too worried about their futures. People were still trying to hold onto the decadence of NYC summer, boozing on rooftops and eating out most nights at hip restaurants. When I came back to NYC this past winter, things had taken quite a turn. Six months later, the mood isn’t much different – when my friends and I are trying not to dampen the mood by talking… Continue

Added by Adena on June 22, 2009 at 11:50am — No Comments

A Summer Study of Music and Culture

Colin- "In less than three weeks from today, I am leaving my life as a New York City writer, guitarist and high school teacher behind to embark upon an adventure of musical understanding through the Caribbean Islands. The essays that appear in this space will chronicle my experiences on the road, as I combine three of my life’s passions—travel, music and history—to journey in search of the ethnographic factors which are responsible for the region’s astonishing musical diversity. The central… Continue

Added by Adena on June 18, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Plantains: On Par with the Joys of Marriage - recipes and stories from Panama

Since coming back last weekend from my honeymoon in Panama, friends always ask me, "What was your favorite part of the trip?" Sure, I tell them that it was awesome to hang out with my new husband and discover the joys of newlywed life, but deep down, I want to shout to the heavens, "Oh. my. god. THE… Continue

Added by Adena on June 15, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Spotlight on Viareggio

Viareggio is a small seaside city in Italy where you can experience another face of Tuscany. It’s only a 45 minute (6 Euro) train ride from the heart of Florence and only about 30 minutes from Pisa, so its easy for both locals and tourists to reach when that Tuscan sun gets hot!

Viareggio is known as a sort of resort town, yet it’s small and easily navigated by foot.… Continue

Added by Adena on June 12, 2009 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Travel in Taiwan - Best Trip in the World

What would you do if you were set free in Taiwan with just 4 days and 28,000 dollars? The Taiwan Tourism Board wants to know.

Taiwan has jumped on the hype generated by Queensland’s Best Job in the World contest and come up with their own alluring prize for travel lovers - the Best Trip in the World. This trip will have 50 winning teams, each who will be given 7,000 USD per… Continue

Added by Adena on June 4, 2009 at 11:47am — No Comments