Browsed by
Tag: islands

The Islands of Venice

The Islands of Venice

Comments 1 comment

The islands of the Venetian Lagoon are an archipelago of history, art and color. In all, there are around 118 islands, covering 160 square miles.  They vary widely in size, function and population. Transportation between the major populated islands is regular and convenient by means of the water bus known as the vaporetto. There is also a plentiful amount of water taxis to be found. Cars are allowed only on the Lido di Venezia and Pellestrina. The causeway from the mainland takes…

Read More Read More

Goat Water, Guava Cheese, Cook-Up and Batik – Eating, Drinking and Shopping in St. Kitts and Nevis

Goat Water, Guava Cheese, Cook-Up and Batik – Eating, Drinking and Shopping in St. Kitts and Nevis

Comments 0 Comment

St. Kitts and Nevis is known for its excellent local, Creole and West Indian cuisine. Chinese, Western and Indian dishes are also popular food options on the islands. Visitors can find fresh fish sold from boats, fresh fruit from market stalls and road side barbecues where vendors cook meat over oil drums. On Nevis, the villages traditionally  have cookouts on weekends where people gather, eat, socialize and play games together. The national dish of the island nation is salt fish…

Read More Read More

The Sugar Train, Canopy Tours and the Gibraltar of the Caribbean – What to See and Do in St. Kitts and Nevis

The Sugar Train, Canopy Tours and the Gibraltar of the Caribbean – What to See and Do in St. Kitts and Nevis

Comments 0 Comment

With easy accessibility to sights, activities and beaches as well as luxury resorts and a thriving restaurant scene, St. Kitts and Nevis is the perfect destination for couples or families. So what are some of the most popular sights and experiences that await the visitor to these beautiful islands? The small size of this two-island nation offers the possibility of seeing and doing it all. And, as a result, really getting to know the wonderful people and culture. St. Kitts…

Read More Read More

Reclining Buddhas, Dugongs and Shark Caves – Exploring the Mergui Archipelago

Reclining Buddhas, Dugongs and Shark Caves – Exploring the Mergui Archipelago

Comments 0 Comment

A visit to the Mergui (or Myeik) Archipelago is a completely unique experience in so many ways. Because the islands are almost completely undeveloped, are remote and were restricted to visitors until 1997, one can experience the thrill of being true explorers in an unknown world. The islands and the sea around them are strikingly beautiful, with unparalleled white sand beaches, the clearest water imaginable and lush tropical forests with abundant and rare plant, animal and bird species. To visit,…

Read More Read More

Underwater Statues, Hemingway Lookalikes and Sunset Celebrations – What to see and do in the Florida Keys

Underwater Statues, Hemingway Lookalikes and Sunset Celebrations – What to see and do in the Florida Keys

Comments 0 Comment

The Florida Keys have much to offer to those who visit. Key West, which is both a town and an island, is the southern most point in the continental US. Therefore, you will want to visit the Southernmost Point, which is identified by a concrete marker. It is a great photo op and from here, it is just 90 miles to Cuba. Of course, you can visit the southernmost everything else. The Southernmost House, for instance, is a huge Victorian…

Read More Read More

The Closest Island to Paradise – Touring the Islands of New Caledonia

The Closest Island to Paradise – Touring the Islands of New Caledonia

Comments 2 comments

Let’s continue our exploration of New Caledonia with a quick tour of the islands and what they have to offer. New Caledonia is actually a piece off of the ancient continent of Gondwana, which included parts of Africa, Antarctica, Australia, South America and the Indian Subcontinent. This sets New Caledonia apart from most of the South Pacific islands, many of which are a result of volcanic activity in more recent times. The long biological history of the area has created…

Read More Read More

The Food and Drink of the Hebrides

The Food and Drink of the Hebrides

Comments 0 Comment

The cuisine of the Hebrides is not much different from that of the rest of Scotland. Long traditions of crofting and fishing have shaped the cuisine of the islands and resulted in the prominence of game, fish, seafood, oats, barley and seaweed as key ingredients. Oats and barley were much easier to cultivate on the islands than wheat and therefore oatcakes and porridges are commonplace. The incredible bounty of  fresh seafood can be enjoyed fresh, cured or smoked. The many…

Read More Read More

Hungry in Honshu – Japanese Food and Drink

Hungry in Honshu – Japanese Food and Drink

Comments 0 Comment

The Japanese have a real passion for food. More and more, this passion is spreading to all parts of the world. Most major cities around the world have sushi bars and restaurants. In some places, such as New York, they are practically on every corner. The popularity of Japanese cuisine could be partly due to the fact that, more than most any other national cuisine, it is considered an art form, where presentation, esthetic and ritual are as much a…

Read More Read More