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Zoom Past Camels or Penguins

Posted Thu, 2005-05-05 17:59 by Nana Chen

Picture from Gobi March 2003

Is the usual run in your neighborhood getting dull? The same trees, the same mailboxes, the same faces... Snore!

Luckily, there are other routes in life. Go to www.racingtheplanet.com and see about the upcoming Sahara Desert Race starting September 25, 2005. If that doesn’t strike your fancy, learn more about another of their desert races, including the Atacama Crossing in Chile. Now THIS is exciting! Take a look at the race that just took place in the Gobi Desert with Johns Hopkins sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist Dr. Brian Krabak as the Medical Director for Racing the Planet. The competing runners included finance executives, professional nomads, ultra-marathoners from Turkey, Japan, South Africa, Australia, just to name a few places. Get the details about the race on Dr. Brian Krabak and his colleague, Brandie Waite’s Gobi Blog. Wouldn’t you rather wave to camels and cacti while you run?

Mothering Sunday

Posted Wed, 2005-05-04 05:25 by Nana Chen
Did you know Mother's Day was once called "Mothering Sunday"? And, a special cake called, "Mothering Cake" was served? Go to this link for the whole story. Psst! It all started in England. Why not take off this Mothering Sunday weekend with your mother and grandmother just as Rebecca Finkel did? She did go quite a distance though. She and her mother went to Petra as Iraq got bombed, then picked up her grandma in Tel Aviv. Her 67-year-old grandma is not just any grandma. "She has hiked the Karakoroum Mountains, gone ice climbing with a pick ax twice her size, and has generally wrecked havoc in more remote areas than even National Geographic knows about".

Airlines Add More Nonstop Flights

Posted Wed, 2005-05-04 04:12 by virtualDavis

Good news this morning in the NYTimes Business section. According to Micheline Maynard's "In Airline Shift, More Nonstop Flights Make Schedule" it's not just a promise; the biggies are already scheduling nonstops where only days ago travelers would have been condemned to the hub-transfer system.

Supper in Taipei

Posted Mon, 2005-05-02 15:11 by Margaux

Fresh in from Taipei: Nana's supper!

Nana: It's from Betty's cookbook project. After the pork is cooked to perfection, it is placed on top of sticky rice that's seasoned with soy sauce and tossed with dried shrimp, Chinese sausage bits and bacon bits. Served in a large steamer. SO GOOD! George: Oh, I sure guessed wrong! Was thinking sea bass or maybe eel... Nana: Every bite had an intense flavor and delicate texture. George: Did Betty make it or you? Nana: Her friend from Toronto did. Marion flew to Taipei to cook these dishes passed down from her parents. She's gathering recipes from her friends, not herself, not me (since I cook mostly Western). Nana: So yummy, George.

e-Marginalia Hosts 7th Freestyle Open

Posted Sun, 2005-05-01 10:44 by Margaux

Rare Orchid in Cherrapunji (Photo by Preeti Verma Lal)

What began in the autumn of 2003 as a one-time travel story contest has blossomed into a popular tradition. Travelers from around the world submit travel stories and photographs to be judged for the quarterly contest, and nine finalists are selected for publication. Current stories are available at e-Marginalia.com and will be featured for two months to determine the three most popular.

Affordable Luxury in Puerto Vallarta

Posted Fri, 2005-04-29 10:42 by virtualDavis

Playa del Sol Grand - Nuevo Vallarta Hotels

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (April 20, 2005) - What key ingredients make a dream beach vacation come true? Comfortable lodging, excellent personalized service, affordable prices and of course, amazing beachfront location.

Now a savvy hotel development consortium, Playa del Sol Group (PDSG), is making waves for getting back to these basics. Their philosophy is simple: offer spacious, family-style suites at competitive prices in a variety of well-run properties on stunning beach locations around Puerto Vallarta, the ultimate tropical destination.

Pristine Montana Mountain Yoga

Posted Thu, 2005-04-28 17:35 by virtualDavis

What: Taoist and Hatha yoga retreats When: July 20-24; July 29-31; August 5-7, 2005 Where: Runamuk Guest Ranch, Bull Mountains of Roundup, Montana Who: Featuring Master Paulie Zink and Jennifer Pisle Cost: $1525 July 20-24; $375 July 29-31 and August 5-7 *Preregister by June 1 or bring a friend and receive a 10% discount (yoga instructors receive a 15% discount).

"Running of the Nudes" in Pamplona, Spain

Posted Tue, 2005-04-26 07:42 by virtualDavis

Running of the Nudes, July 5, 2005, Pamplona, Spain

You've heard of the annual “Running of the Bulls” in Pamplona, Spain, right? Well, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has taken on the challenge of ending it. This year they are promoting their fourth annual "Running of the Nudes" to draw attention to their disaproval of the historic celebration preceding the bullfights and the bullfights themselves.

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