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Picture postcards in prose.™ Check out the blogroll on the front page for official merchandise and other resources!Archive for February, 2014
Adopt a Tree in Provence
By Linda Tancs
What better way to guarantee yourself a steady supply of sumptuous truffles than to adopt your own oak tree at Les Pastras, an organic property in Provence featuring 11 hectares of grapes, olives, apricots, cherries, plums, apples, pears, pomegranates, figs, almonds, hazelnuts and, of course, black winter truffles. They offer truffle hunting tours followed by truffle hors d’œuvres and champagne. Best of all, for every tree adopted, Les Pastras buys a fruit tree for the One Family orphanage in Haiti.
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The Joy of Boating
By Linda Tancs
Looking to master the high seas without the maintenance headaches? Well, your ship has come in. Get My Boat offers rentals and charters in over 80 countries and 1100 locations at various price points. Hot spots include Miami, Split, San Francisco, San Diego and USVI. Are you ready to make some waves?
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The World’s Longest Teak Bridge
By Linda Tancs
In Myanmar’s ancient capital Amarapura you’ll find the expected ruins of the palace and tombs of old kings. But what survives in the old capital is even more stunning: a teak bridge spanning 1.2 kilometers. The longest teak bridge, U Bein Bridge was built from pieces of the city’s dismantled teak palace when the capital moved to Mandalay. Enjoy the view at sunset.
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Calais’ Better Half
By Linda Tancs
Nestled between Boulogne-sur-mer on the Côte d’Opale and the port of Calais you’ll find the seashore and salty air of Wimereux. Boasting 19th century Victorian Anglo-Norman architecture, this relatively undiscovered gem offers all the familiar fare of not-too-distant Paris, as well as sunbathing, sailing, windsurfing, horse riding, walking, tennis and golf on one of the region’s oldest courses. On a clear day, you can see forever (or, at least, the white cliffs of Dover).
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Very Superstitious
By Linda Tancs
Located east of Phoenix, Arizona, the fabled Superstition Mountain is aptly named considering the history and folklore of the region. Perhaps best known as the alleged site of the richest gold mine in the world, treasure hunters still descend on Apache Junction in search of the Lost Dutchman Mine. You’ll find interesting memorabilia at nearby Superstition Mountain Museum, where exhibits include the Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine maps, gold samples from local mines and Native American artifacts.
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Celebrating Island Life
By Linda Tancs
Rapa Nui, better known as Easter Island, is an isolated volcanic island located in the heart of the South Pacific, halfway between Tahiti and South America. Populated mainly by Polynesians and Chileans, its subtropical climate draws visitors year round. The locals celebrate their culture during the first two weeks of February during the Tapati Festival, a spirited affair featuring a triathlon, horse racing, group dance competitions and, for the more adventurous, a hill slide on a sled of sorts fashioned from banana tree trunks. This year’s event runs through 15 February.
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