In the spirit of Oktoberfest  and the fact that I am back in Boston for the time being, I thought that I would let you all know about two of Boston's finest breweries: Samuel Adams and Harpoon.
Unlike many brewery tours, these are super cheap! Harpoon offers tours as well as tastings for only $5. Sam Adams is free, but they do suggest a $2 donation if you can. The Sam Adams tours run every hour Monday through Saturday (with various opening hours).
There is a difference between a tour and a tasting at Harpoon. A tour happens on the days
Eating Well In South America
by Anna P. September 8th, 2011 | South America
The best way to get acquainted with any country or culture is to sample their food. South American has lots of countries, each with their own unique specialties and flavors. As a whole, the continent was influenced by many different cultures (including Native American, European, and African) but take these inspirational ideas and adapt them to bring something unique. Here are three popular South American cuisines you might want to try.
Argentina's Italian Influences
The country of Argentina has the influx of European immigrants to thank for the help of shaping their cuisine and food habits. They have influences
Argentina's Italian Influences
The country of Argentina has the influx of European immigrants to thank for the help of shaping their cuisine and food habits. They have influences
Visit Museums: Baltimore, MD
by Jaclyn Abergas September 7th, 2011 | Museums, North America, USA
American Visionary Art Museum
The American Visionary Art Museum opened to the public in 1995 to make visionary art accessible to people, to inspire them and give them another art to explore. Currently on exhibition is Out of This World, the Centennial Celebration of Eugene von Bruenchenhein. Eugene von Bruenchenhein was a self-taught artist from Milwaukee who would simply sit at the kitchen table with a board and paint and let his imagination go. The Out of this World exhibit features some of the best among the 1,080 paintings he completed during his life.
http://www.avam.org; 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD; Tel.
The American Visionary Art Museum opened to the public in 1995 to make visionary art accessible to people, to inspire them and give them another art to explore. Currently on exhibition is Out of This World, the Centennial Celebration of Eugene von Bruenchenhein. Eugene von Bruenchenhein was a self-taught artist from Milwaukee who would simply sit at the kitchen table with a board and paint and let his imagination go. The Out of this World exhibit features some of the best among the 1,080 paintings he completed during his life.
http://www.avam.org; 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD; Tel.
Phuket Island: More than Just Patong
by Angela Yorke September 6th, 2011 | Asia, Beach Travel
Typically, anyone who mentions that they’re going to Phuket, Thailand, for a week will receive more than a few sly grins. There is a tendency to equate the island with “commitment-free relationshipsâ€, although that’s not to say it doesn’t happen anywhere else. However, there’s more than just go-go bars and overly friendly masseuses on Phuket.
Phuket’s reputation for being a Las Vegas-style destination is largely due to Patong Beach. This is the most frequently visited beach, and is thronged by tourists even during the low season, when it rains frequently. Prices here tend to be higher than you’d find elsewhere
Phuket’s reputation for being a Las Vegas-style destination is largely due to Patong Beach. This is the most frequently visited beach, and is thronged by tourists even during the low season, when it rains frequently. Prices here tend to be higher than you’d find elsewhere
Slow and Scenic Through Western Canada
by Jane Wangersky September 5th, 2011 | Canada
When you travel by train, the trip can be as much of a holiday as the time you spend at your destination. The Rocky Mountaineer strives to make this a reality.
These trains run on several of the most scenic routes in the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, with service to Seattle beginning in 2012. To get the most enjoyment possible out of the scenery, the trains run only during daylight hours. (If your trip runs more than a day, hotel stays are included in the fare.) For a better view and a higher fare, you can choose to
These trains run on several of the most scenic routes in the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, with service to Seattle beginning in 2012. To get the most enjoyment possible out of the scenery, the trains run only during daylight hours. (If your trip runs more than a day, hotel stays are included in the fare.) For a better view and a higher fare, you can choose to