Artichokes Gone Wild in Castroville

May 21, 2012 No Comments by

Among California’s many foodie events is Castroville’s Artichoke Festival, which celebrated the titanic thistle this weekend.

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Amiri Diwan Peers Over Qatar’s Potential

May 13, 2012 No Comments by

Walking around the grounds of Amiri Diwan reminds you of the global prestige and leadership that are within Qatar’s grasp.

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Farmers’ Market Plays an Organic Role in Keeping Santa Cruz Weird

May 13, 2012 2 Comments by

Wednesday rituals in Santa Cruz means its Farmers’ Market, the vendors of which have crammed the parking lots behind the Pacific Garden Mall in Santa Cruz for years.

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Monterey Bay, the Quiet Paradise

May 10, 2012 1 Comment by

The stretch of coast between Santa Cruz and Monterey is probably my favorite area in California. Plenty of empty beaches allow for endless walking, the waves are safe enough to enjoy but rugged enough for surfers and the local farms are bursting with excellent produce. Communities like Aptos and Soquel have their fair share of [...]

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Floralis Genérica Keeps Buenos Aires in Full Bloom

May 06, 2012 1 Comment by

The 75-foot tall, 18 ton Floralis Genérica, in the Plaza de las Naciones Unidas, has for 10 years stood tall among Buenos Aires’ momentous art scene.

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Santa Fe More Than a Pit Stop in Argentina’s Pampas

May 06, 2012 No Comments by

Santa Fe is more than just a place to stop by while traveling through Argentina, whether you crave alfajores or colonial architecture.

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Alta Gracia A Breath of Fresh Argentine Air

May 06, 2012 No Comments by

Just 25 miles away from Córdoba is Alta Gracia, a pleasant town of 40,000 nestled in the Sierra Chicas region, home to Jesuit architecture and Che Guevara.

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Tennessee State Capitol an Elegant Wrought Iron Masterpiece

Apr 29, 2012 No Comments by

The Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville, a stoic Greek Revival landmark, is elegant and gives Nashville an aura of power the way a capital should shine.

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