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This week's Food & Travel quotes
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. - St. Augustine
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Too many people just eat to consume calories. Try dining for a change. - John Walters
WORLD CELEBRATIONS Find out what's on today HERE all around the world...
World National Days
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, United Kingdom 2nd Saturday in June
(Saint Helena) ++++ South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, United Kingdom 2nd Saturday in June
++++ Pitcairn Islands, United Kingdom 2nd Saturday in June
(Pitcairn Island)
Malta 7 June (Sette Giugno, bread riot of 1919)
Trivia: Mdina, the nation's old, walled capital, only allows cars of residents on its roads.
Sweden, June 6 (1809, 1974). Also known as the Day of the Swedish flag.
Trivia: One of the most popular flavors of ice cream in Sweden is salmiakki, or salty licorice, which can also be coal black in color. More facts ....
Denmark, June 5 (1849, 1953).
Trivia: Danish pastries aren't really Danish! Still, wienerbrød, as they are called in Denmark, have become a famous speciality of the Danes, who love nothing better than a ‘cinnamon snail’ or ‘spandauer’ on the go! More fun facts.....
Tonga 4 June (Emancipation Day abolition of serfdom 1862, independence from the United Kingdom 1970)
Trivia: Rhetoric has always formed a crucial part of Tongan vocabulary and is chock-a-block with proverbs, historical allusions and poetry. Men with excellent oratory skills are touted as "talking chiefs" in Tonga. More facts....
Italy 2 June (Festa della Repubblica, Italy is voted a republic in 1946 - Giuseppe Garibaldi died on this date in 1882).
Trivia: With almost 40 million visitors annually, Italy is the fourth most visited country in the world. More.....
Samoa 1 June (Independence Day, from New Zealand 1962)
Trivia: Samoan people are known as ‘the happy people’ to the rest of Polynesia.
Italy 2 June (Festa della Repubblica, Italy is voted a republic in 1946 - Giuseppe Garibaldi died on this date in 1882).
Trivia: With almost 40 million visitors annually, Italy is the fourth most visited country in the world. More.....
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...
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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...
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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With Italy hosting the Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in 2026, there’s never been a better time to check out the stunning scenery and excellent facilities that an Italian winter snow adventure offers.
Throughout Italy’s Alpine and Apennine ranges, you’ll come across some of the best ski slopes in the world which are home to a variety of accommodation types from luxurious ski resorts and hotels with spa facilities, to cosy winter lodges.
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LISTEN TO SALLY'S PODCASTS... ...from all around the world
Tune in and hear her talks on Radio 2GB 873AM....
Make your own food and travel videos? YES YOU CAN!
Gordon Hammond gives some insider tips.....
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
Denmark Delivers Copenhagen's canals, a palace with pomp and cermnony, a kilometre-long shopping street, crayon-cooured canal-front dining...
...what more can a visitor ask for? Find out, because there is much more.
History and beauty with a dash of fun...
...and that's just the beginning of Armenia!
Zany Zadar & Croatia's north
Crazy and beautiful, a place everyone should visit.
Lovely Lisbon ~ and beyond. Sardines and secrets!
Two virtual visits to Ontario
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Where is Tbilisi? Once you discover its beauty and history, you will be making plans to visit as soon as you can.
Read more....
Madrid the marvelous - so much to see in Spain's capital.
If you missed reading about Thailand's organic produce....
Here's something fun to check out! The world's most popular surnames ....
~ Northern Spain ~ mountains and miracles - and much more! After this journey, many people will never see the world the same way again.
Visit Portugal's beautiful hearl....
Gondolas, cathedrals, cakes and a palace thrown in for good measure.
And how about these vineyards in Georgia?
See other gardens in strange locations here....
Travelling to Sydney? The northern beaches are spectacular.
Hungary has something for every traveller.
Especially those who love good food...
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...from all around the world
Tune in and hear her talks on
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Dry July is cool Who says wines have to contain alcohol? This range of premium New Zealand wines might encourage a dry year, not just one month!
Here's to have Giesen's 0-percent alcohol wines.
TASTE TINGLER A spritzy new must-try sparkling sugar-free flavoured mineral water to match with foods - or as a mixer in drinks.
SanPellegrino's latest zero-calorie treat!
Australian food events
See more Australian food and drink events.....
MUST TASTE THIS Celebrate the world's foods. on their special day....
Chocolate tea... and others??
Attention: stone-fruits ahead. Here are some different ways to make these fruits even more tempting...
...by mixing plums and tomatoes.
The world's most-awarded feta cheese...great for a party cheese plate.
...but where does it come from?
Unless you are in Austria, this coffee-flavoured oil may be a little difficult to find...
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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...
Festivals throughout Australia too in 2022.
Scotland's Year of events for 2022
Festivals in Korea, 2022
Ever dreamed of having your own place in France.
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