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Seattle Men’s Chorus: That 80’s Show
by Mary Jo at The Seattle Traveler
If your decade was the 80’s, the Seattle Men’s Chorus is sure to have you dancing in the aisle with “That 80’s Show,” and music from Boy George, George Michael, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Stipe, and others. This performance will feature a combination of a cappella choir (Aedonis, the classical ensemble of...
Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life, 1990-2005 at San Diego Museum of Art
by Mary Jo Manzanares at Fly Away Cafe - Where Travel is a way of life
One of the skills that I’m working on this year is learning to take better photographs. I got a new camera as a gift last year, and I’ve been trying to learn things about composition, lighting, and sometimes just how the damn camera works. Since I’ve taken on this challenge,...
Get Your Mojo Working with James Cotton
by Jon at The DC Traveler
James Cotton Harmonica Bluesman Growing up the son of a Mississippi cotton farmer and Baptist preacher, James Cotton learned to play harmonica from his mother before he was old enough to work the fields. By the age of nine he was playing in the juke joints across Mississippi and Arkansas...
Apple 30 GB iPod video Black (5.5 Generation)
by SP at Southern Byways
More info See that little gadget up there… well, it certainly makes a long car drive a whole lot easier to get through! Trust me, I have to be the world’s worst traveler. Technorati Tags: ipod, southern byways, travel gadgets...
Trace Suites - Five star service in a small town
by Grace at Filipina Soul
I never thought I’d find a five star hotel tucked in the hills of Los Banos. The hotel was impeccable and the service was definitely better than even hotels I stayed at in the US. There was a ready smile for us and always a courteous greeting. More than once when...
“Stop Kiss” at Seattle Public Theater
by Mary Jo at The Seattle Traveler
What happens when a first kiss doesn’t result in a happy ending? That’s the premise of Diana Son’s “Stop Kiss” now running at the Seattle Public Theater. Challenging our assumptions about relationships, this production reminds us what a profound privilege it is to love and be loved. The “kiss” in this play...
Northwest Women’s Show, March 23rd - 25th
by Mary Jo at The Seattle Traveler
The annual Northwest Women’s Show will be held this coming weekend at Qwest Field. It’s long been a popular Seattle event, and this year there will be special appearances by guests sure to appeal to broad interests. The Northwest Women’s Show is a chance for women of all ages to shop,...
Stardust Memories
by Mary Jo Manzanares at Fly Away Cafe - Where Travel is a way of life
I was in Las Vegas a few days ago, and my how the place has changed! The north end of the strip seems like it is wall-to-wall construction. Some buildings were beginning to take shape, while others were just large sites, tempting us with what was to come. Construction cranes dotted...
Unclaimed Baggage at Scottsboro, Alabama
by SP at Southern Byways
Luckily for me, I haven’t lost anything major while traveling, but apparently other people have. Just take a look at that camera! That’s just a sampling of what has been found, and if you are in the Scottsboro area, you just might want to prowl the store that occupies...
Is this really Los Banos?
by Grace at Filipina Soul
Have you recently been to Los Banos, Laguna ? Seven years is a long time to be away from the place I love. And of course I expected change. But nothing prepared me for how nice that change was. Los Banos has now become a model place to live. Eveything is...
America at a Crossroads: Seattle Library, Central Branch, March 22nd
by Mary Jo at The Seattle Traveler
I just heard about a special program at Seattle’s Central Library (1000 Fourth Avenue), and regret that I’ll be out of town and unable to attend. If you have Thursday evening, March 22nd free, you may be interested in attending a special screening of “Faith Without Fear” and “Operation Homecoming.” Both films...
Local Nominees for Prestigious James Beard Awards
by Mary Jo at The Seattle Traveler
The James Beard Foundation announced nominees in this year’s culinary profession. It’s the Academy Award of the food industry. As you might expect, a high percentage of the nominees came from New York and Chicago. Seattle, however, did make an appearance in two top categories: Nominated for Best Pastry Chef is Leslie Mackie...
Another Smoke-Free Choice
by Mary Jo Manzanares at Fly Away Cafe - Where Travel is a way of life
Joining a growing list of hotel properties that have opted to become non-smoking, Choice Hotels announced today that it would join that list on May 1st, 2007, when all of the rooms and public areas in its Comfort Suite properties become completely smoke-free. To commemorate the change to smoke-free, Choice Hotel is...
London on the Cheap
by Melissa Atienza-Petri at Europe String
London is one of the most expensive cities in the world. However, you need not spend big bucks when you visit the Queen. Believe it or not, there are actually tons of things you can do in London for FREE. London for Free has kindly provided us, budget travelers, with 9...
Lush Solid Shampoo
by SP at Southern Byways
I know that this might seem like an odd thing to find in a travel blog, but believe it or not, a solid shampoo is a lot easier to take along with you than the liquid variety. And you know Lush… their products are first class. Not only...
It’s Almost Cherry Blossom Time…!!!
by Jon at The DC Traveler
Springtime is probably the most beautiful time to visit Washington, DC. The most famous and popular Springtime activity is the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. The festival runs for two weeks, from March 31st until April 15th, but Mother Nature always has a way of deciding when nature’s canvas will be...
Stepping on Philippine Soil
by Grace at Filipina Soul
(”My Journey Home ” chronicles this balikbayan’s return after 7 long years.) Well, it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. Flying with a toddler for 26 hours, I mean. I followed wise advice and brought a a bag full of cookies, crackers, juices and various toys that kept...
Vacation days are over…
by Grace at Filipina Soul
I’m back from the Philippines! I took a two-week vacation to attend my brother’s wedding and it and it was too short of a break, I can tell you now. My body’s still adjusting to the 12 hour time difference and I’m wide awake at 3 in the morning. I checked...
March Airfare Deals from Tiger Airways
by Ruth at Let's Visit Asia
Speaking of last minute, here’s a chance to get a good deal on airfares to/from Singapore: Tiger Airways is offering cheap airfares valid just this week, for travel until the end of the month. For flights connecting Singapore to Hat Yai, Krabi, Padang, and Phuket, airfares start from just S$9.99...
Today’s Southern Celebrity - Faye Dunaway
by SP at Southern Byways
My mother’s passion for something more, to write a different destiny for a dirt-poor farmer’s daughter, was to shape my entire life. Faye Dunaway born: 14-01-1941 birth place: Bascom, Florida, USA. Dorothy Faye Dunaway was born prematurely, and claims that the survival instincts that were required of her, during her early years, have facilitated...
New Routes for European Budget Airlines
by Melissa Atienza-Petri at Europe String
Please excuse the sporadic updates. I was down with bronco-pneumonia while traveling around South East Asia. Anyway, I am back and you can expect daily updates once again. For today, I’ll just point out the new routes being serviced by some of the budget airlines which serve Europe: Norweigan Air now...
Airfares: Travel Agent or Online?
by Ruth at Let's Visit Asia
On the way to the Philippines, I’ve got the best airfare deal so far on last minute booking. I had a reservation from my travel agent that fell through, so I resorted to booking online at the last minute… and saved myself half the fare! Imagine, Frankfurt-Manila-Frankfurt on Lufthansa for...
Host Your Own Private War
by Jon at The DC Traveler
In 1976, a couple guys in New Hampshire were talking about a recent hunting trip one of them had taken to Africa to hunt buffalo. The conversation turned to how they could re-create the excitement, skill and adrenaline rush of the thrill of a hunt, without harming or shooting the...
Photo Op: Olympia, the State Capital
by Mary Jo at The Seattle Traveler
Details: Olympia is the capital of the state of Washington. This building is the Legislative Building, housing the State Senate and House of Representatives. It is open to the public, so visitors and citizens can see lawmaking in action. Please take a moment to vote in the March poll — When...
Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado (condensed)
by Jon at The DC Traveler
The Mikado is one of the most popular and most often produced opera/plays in the history of theater. This comic opera, written by Gilbert and Sullivan, first opened in London in 1885. It was so popular, it is estimated that over 150 theatrical companies were putting on performances in both Europe...
Seattle Jewish Film Festival, March 17th - 25th
by Mary Jo at The Seattle Traveler
In addition to St Patrick’s Day, today also marks the opening of the annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival. It lasts for eight days, and presents films that both entertain and educate viewers. Since its inception in 1995, SJFF has grown from a 100-seat theater to its current venue of the 800-seat...
Travel Registries: Asking for a Gift of Travel
by Mary Jo Manzanares at Fly Away Cafe - Where Travel is a way of life
Over the past several months, I’ve been reading a lot about Honeymoon Travel Registries, patterned after the long practiced custom of engaged couples registering for china and linens and other things that they will need to start a new home together. Current trends indicate that couples generally have lived independently...
What Are Grits
by SP at Southern Byways
Yes, you are talking to a northerner here who kept bumping into the dish every time we stopped for breakfast on the way down and then I even saw boxes of instant grits in the supermarket. Pretty much, add water and stir. My kind of recipe! And after a...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
by Mary Jo at The Seattle Traveler
Erin go braugh! Photo credit: flickr ___________________________________________________...
Happy St. Paddy’s Day
by Mary Jo Manzanares at Fly Away Cafe - Where Travel is a way of life
May the luck of the Irish be with you — today and every day! Photo credit: flickr _________________________________________________________...

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Seattle Men’s Chorus: That 80’s Show

Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life, 1990-2005 at San Diego Museum of Art

Get Your Mojo Working with James Cotton

Apple 30 GB iPod video Black (5.5 Generation)

Trace Suites - Five star service in a small town

“Stop Kiss” at Seattle Public Theater

Northwest Women’s Show, March 23rd - 25th

Stardust Memories

Unclaimed Baggage at Scottsboro, Alabama

Is this really Los Banos?

America at a Crossroads: Seattle Library, Central Branch, March 22nd

Local Nominees for Prestigious James Beard Awards

Another Smoke-Free Choice

London on the Cheap

Lush Solid Shampoo

It’s Almost Cherry Blossom Time…!!!

Stepping on Philippine Soil

Vacation days are over…

March Airfare Deals from Tiger Airways

Today’s Southern Celebrity - Faye Dunaway

New Routes for European Budget Airlines

Airfares: Travel Agent or Online?

Host Your Own Private War

Photo Op: Olympia, the State Capital

Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado (condensed)

Seattle Jewish Film Festival, March 17th - 25th

Travel Registries: Asking for a Gift of Travel

What Are Grits

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Paddy’s Day

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