What Do Canadians Serve to Represent Their Traditional Foods?
OK, Jerry & Doug…I took your assignment seriously. Here’s your answer:
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Day One – 2010 Festival of Nations
Had a great time with Jane at opening day for the Festival of Nations. We shopped at my favorite Ecuadorian clothing booth. I bought four more of the cotton shirts I dearly love. Went a little crazy this year and … Continue reading →
My Top 10 “Only In St. Louis” Food Experiences
We’re having a little contest on SlowTrav. Everyone is being encouraged to put together a list of 10 things to do; costing no more than $20.00 per person; and no further than 30 miles by car from their own front … Continue reading →
What Do You Do, When There’s Too Much To Do?
As some of you know from my tweets and facebook posts, I’m feeling a little sorry for myself. Dan is going to Phoenix next weekend for a few days of golf with a buddy, and leaving me at home alone. … Continue reading →
23 Things Every St. Louisan Knows & You Don’t
If you live in St Louis… You’ll understand this. If you’ve ever visited St. Louis… You’ll understand this. If you’ve never been to St. Louis… Consider this your Visitor’s Guide to Driving in St. Louis. 1. There are 75 “unofficial … Continue reading →
Festival of Nations
Since some of my SlowTrav friends are in the middle of planning their trip to St. Louis the end of August this year, I thought I’d post some of my pictures from last year. Unfortunately, other than food, I don’t … Continue reading →
My Veterans Day Rant
(I’ve developed the habit of posting my thoughts about each holiday. My 4th of July post came while on a ferry from Montenegro to Italy. Memorial Day was about my reaction to visiting the American Cemetery in Anzio. But, it … Continue reading →
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony
This weekend I did two day tour of 80 countries. I bought gifts for my grandchildren in Tiawan, Bolivia, Egypt, and Nepal. I enjoyed watching interesting dance presentations in India, Scandinavia, Thiland, Bosnia, Greece, Spain, Bolivia, Liberia, Egypt, & the … Continue reading →
Is This Really How International Visitors See the USA?
There is statistical evidence to support the argument. Direct from the 2008 inbound travel report from the ITA Office of Travel & Tourism for the United States. Top 10 Countries of Origin (in order): Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, … Continue reading →