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This week's Food & Travel quotes
I don't like gourmet cooking or 'this' cooking or 'that' cooking. I like good cooking. - James Beard
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If I have to travel, I'm going to travel my way and travel in the real world. And I'm going to have conversations every day with people in rest stops and people in gas stations and people in hotels and diners. That nourishes me. - Neil Peart
WORLD CELEBRATIONS Find out what's on today HERE all around the world...
World National Days
Sardinia 28 April (Sa die de sa Sardinia - Sardinia's Day - celebrating the uprising of April 28, 1794)
Trivia: When Ringo Starr visited Sardinia in 1968 on Peter Sellers' boat, he was served octopus for lunch by the captain. The resulting conversation between the two men was the inspiration behind The Beatles song "Octopus's Garden". More fun facts about Sardinia.....
Sierra Leone 27 April (Republic Day, independence from the United Kingdom 1961)
Trivia: Sierra Leone is about the size or either Wester Virginia (US) or Ireland.
South Africa 27 April (first democratic general election 1994)
On the table in South Africa... Trivia: South Africa has 9,600 plant species, 70 percent of which are not found anywhere else in the world.
Togo 27 April (Independence from the French-administered UN trusteeship 1960)
Trivia: Each of the green bands on the flag represent on of these: the forests, agriculture and hope of the future.
Anzac Day, Australia and New Zealand, April 25.
Taste something that is traditional on this day.
England, United Kingdom 23 April (St George's Day, patron saint of England)
Trivia: Mother Shipton's Cave near Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, is England's oldest recorded tourist attraction. Its owner, Charles Slingsby, fenced off the site in 1630 and started charging visitors to gape at this so-called petrifying well.
Zimbabwe 18 April (Independence Day, declaration of independence from the United Kingdom 1980.
Trivia: Zimbabwe is believed to be the location of Ophir, the ancient wealthy country from which King Solomon got ivory, gold, and such other precious items
American Samoa (US) 17 April (Flag Day)
Cuisine of American Samoa..... Trivia: In July 2008, the Minister of Transport, announced that the switch from driving on the right, to driving on the left, would come into effect at 6am on Monday, 7th September 2009. The 7th and 8th September 2009 were public holidays, to allow people to familiarise themselves with the new rules.
Senegal 4 April (Independence from France 1960)
Trivia: Lake Retba, about an hour from the capital, is rose pink!
Guinea 3 April (Independence from France 1958 on 2 October)
Trivia: Apart from the sparsely populated former Spanish Sahara, the only other former Spanish colony in Africa is Equatorial Guinea with a population of about 500,000.
SMART TRAVELLING ~~~ How safe is your destination?
BEFORE you travel - check out the travel advisories for the countries you plan to visit. ++++
Do you need a visa? Many countries require visitors to have a visa - others do not. Australian travellers -
Everybody's talking... but what languages do local people speak in each of the world's countries? |
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OK, Christmas is almost on our doorstep...
But do you know which are the world's most favouroite Christmas trees? |
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.............and Apps and DVDs
Travel is in the air, and some may need a little coaching in how to do it...
If you would like to know the secrets of many countries...
Before your next trip... study the questions (and answers) in this book.
You'll find answers to many things you might see and eat.
Expect the unexpected with this fascinating 'atlas'.
Make discoveries worldwide....
Trivia buffs - this book is for you.
Especially if you love to travel...
If you love a bit of mystery and wackiness with your travel, this book is for you.
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Please meet Still on the Move and ‘Ginny’, a 1973 VW Pickup, rescued, lovingly restored and put back to work. The result? Still on the Move was born. With this unique vehicle, Still On The Move can travel anywhere in the UK to create your very own bespoke gin, flavoured with your choice of a variety of spices and botanicals. She creates unique gins for any event - weddings, corporate events and private parties - as well as 'house gins' for bars, pubs and restaurants.
The Still On the Move service can create your Gin or Rum on site using their mobile still “Prosperity” which is loaded on the back of a 1973 VW Van “Ginny”. You can even have a special Gin-creations event to drum up interest.
Alternatively, you might want to attend a Gin Experience at The Cider Press Centre. One session allows two people sharing one still. Choose your own botanical blend and be guided through making your own unique gin. You may even want to design your own personal label and place on your 35cl bottle.
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Embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure through the vibrant tapestry of Malaysia. Led by the charismatic Malaysian ex-pat Chef Wanitha Tanasingam, this intimate journey promises to tantalize your taste buds and ignite your senses, sending you home with memories to last a lifetime.
The flipside of travel... How not all of it is joyous.
This book describes how one brave young woman survived to tell her story. Read more about her struggles HERE...
Have you ever wondered how some people continuously come up with stunning photos, and you don't?
FUJIFILM can solve your problems. Check out this BRAND NEW offer....
Planning a visit to Kerala? The old port district of Kochi is well worth seeing, as well.
Our tuk-tuk driver, Shaheer, showed us the secrets of the narrow back streets. To contact Shaheer...
Mobile: 9946129040
LISTEN TO SALLY'S PODCASTS... ...from all around the world
Tune in and hear her talks on Radio 2GB 873AM....
WHO LIKES SWISS CHEESE? Did you miss seeing the recent story of the Swiss festival of cows coming down from the mountains?
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...what more can a visitor ask for? Find out, because there is much more.
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TAKE A BREAK ++++++++++++++++
What food events are coming up WORLDWIDE?
Coming up - soon you will be able to dive around an underwater jet.
See how and where you wiill have to travel to do it...
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