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March 6th,2008

Nature in all Her Glory at b5media

By Mary Jo

 

Spring has almost sprung, and around the b5media Travel & Culture Channel we’re getting things spruced up.  The sun has been peeking out a little more often.  The birds are singing, the flowers are starting to bloom, the water a little more inviting, and the spring equinox is approaching.  It seems like the perfect time for our thoughts to turn to the magnificence of nature.

Regardless of where you live, or where you travel, I hope you’ll find something of interest as our blogger brag on about today’s Nature Theme Day —-

 

• Europe String - Jul shares with us her experiences with a traditional Bavarian lent even with her post, Munich’s Starkbierfest: like a tavern, only bigger.  Although much smaller than Octoberfest, you still have to love a city than combines beer with springtime.
• Filipina Soul - Blogger and biologist Maricar shares her excitement over the first oceanarium  opening in the Philippines, with her post Manila Ocean Park Oceanarium.  It’s just in the first stage of construction, but there will eventually be a hotel, mall, and open marine habitats.
• Flyaway Cafe - Nature is responsible for creating a delicious drink, as explained by Mary Jo with her post Slurp Up a Tuba!  This refreshing coconut based drink is routinely found on the beaches in Mexico.
• Geeky Traveller - If you can’t handle the power of the natural surf, Sherry tell you how to Be a surfer even if you can’t swim.  Someone is trying to reproduce the surf and sand indoors, so you can play in the surf even when there is none. 
• Let’s Visit Asia - If you like you’re nature experience beneath the sea, you’ll enjoy Ruth’s post, Diving in Maldives on a Budget.  While neither a truly budget activity nor location, there are still plenty of options to check out the sea life.
• Sirened - Alex is getting used to another side of Mother Nature and her weather as he explains in his post, Greetings From the Netherlands!  He’s relocated to Amsterdam, and is finding that it’s a little different from souther Florida.
• Southern Byways - Gardens, large or small, are the pride and joy of most southerners.  With her post How Does Your Garden Grow? Quite Grandly in the South, Apryl gives us great list of southern public gardens that are worthy of a visit.
• Starked SF - If you’d prefer to cycle through nature, Paul gives a shout out for a great cause with his post Spring is Here: Time for The Recyclery.  Donated old bikes are parted out and used to build new ones, with proceeds benefiting Trips for Kids.
• The Atlanta Traveler -   Stone Mountain Park is a historic plantation home, and Claudine’s post features photos of the beautiful grounds.  There are beautiful gardens, a stately home, and a train ride. 
• The Boston Traveler - If you need to view your sea life indoors, you’ll appreciate Chandra’s post, Dive into the 3D Waters.  While it may be indoors, this sea life is bigger than life — and so close that you can nearly touch them.
• The Chicago Traveler - Matt is another blogger hoping that we’ll appreciate the world under the sea with his post about the Shedd Aquarium.  This aquarium is home to 2100 species of fish, marine mammals, birds, snakes, amphibians, and insects, so plan on a lengthy visit.
• The DC Traveler - In his post, Orchids Everywhere, Jon invites us to step inside the US Botanic Garden and sample a little tropical weather.  And there’s some beautiful plants and flowers on display there.
• The Denver Traveler - Sometimes nature just frustrates you, and Alicia’s post Put Me in Coach explains a new methodology for safely and humanely getting those pesky Canadian Geese to move on to other pastures. 
• The Disney Traveler - You’ll need to know your Disney theme parks to answer Disney Trivia: Name that Disney Location for February 18, 2008.  Susan’s post and photo is of a very large topiary; see if you can guess where it’s located.
• The Las Vegas Adventurer - Reminding us that nature sometimes kicks up a storm, Heather’s post Las Vegas in Pictures: Stormy Day, gives another side to the weather.  Seems the folks there are a little tired of the sun that the rest of us are longing for.
• The London Traveler - Encouraging us to act in a way that protects nature, Andrea’s post A house with a difference showcases a house made out of recycled newspapers.  Fascinating!
• The New York City Traveler -  You don’t think of this urban environment as one in which nature flourishes, but Heather points out how wrong that assumption would be.  Her post Culinary Tour of Central Park: Foraging With Wildman Steve Brill is about the naturalist who leads foraging tours in Central Park.
• The Paris Traveler - Nature and art have always been closely intertwined, and Kim’s post Maman in the Park, shows us one example.  In this case it’s the beautiful gardens of the Tuilleries,and a giant spider.
• The Seattle Traveler - Enjoying the great outdoors on a Seattle beach is the subject of Mary Jo’s post,  Spend an Afternoon at Alki Beach in West Seattle.  Walking, running, cycling, or sitting, you can experience water and mountain views.
• The Switzerland Traveler - If you like nature served up with some luxury and personal pampering, check out Geoff’s post, Gstaad - Luxury Spa.  With spectacular views of the mountain, it’s perfect no matter the season.
• The Sydney Traveler - Our down under blogger, Lauren, is looking forward to fall rather than spring, but in her post Wildflowers in Bloom at Ku-ring-gai she writes about the park’s beautiful ponds, stunning waterfalls, and some of Australia’s finest flora.
• The Vancouver Traveler - In his post Capilano Salmon Hatchery, Ken reminds us of the cycle of life and death as adult salmon struggle up the fish ladders to spawn.  A real example of the circle of life.

 

We hope you appreciate our take on Mother Nature’s current campaign.  It’s a beautiful world out there, so get out and enjoy it!

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