The top 50 restaurants in the Tampa Bay area Years ago I did a call-in radio show about restaurants. Long before the iPhone was a twinkle in Steve Jobs' eye, I would bring a fat stack of index cards to the studio, their corners furled from nervous riffling, the thick paper dimpled with dried sweat. With them, I was armed. "Where can I find the best (insert cuisine or dish here)?" Slick and corporate is the name of the game in this part of town. With impeccable service and a lovely dining room, Roy's has been the elder statesman in this district, with lunches added a couple of years back and newish chef Ryan Leto turning out Roy Yamaguchi's elegant Hawaiian fusion cuisine, nicely showcased in a new winter prix-fixe three-course menu for $36.95 (which includes the molten chocolate cake although sadly not the miso butterfish). •Roy's, 4342 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa; (813) 873-7697; roysrestaurant.com • Seasons 52, 204 N West Shore Blvd., Tampa; (813) 286-1152; seasons52.com Cafe Dufrain's executive chef Ferrell Alvarez has big news.
Living in the Chinese Cosmos: Understanding Religion in Late-Imperial China To understand Chinese theology (literally “discourse about gods”), we need to explore theories about human existence, and before that we need to review some of the basic concepts of Chinese cosmology. What is the Chinese conception of the cosmos? Any simple answer to that question, of course, merely confirms the biases assumed but not articulated by the question -- that there is only one such authentically Chinese view, and that the cosmos as such, present unproblematically to all people, was a coherent topic of discussion in traditional China. Nevertheless, the answer to that question offered by one scholar of China, Joseph Needham, provides a helpful starting point for the analysis. In Needham’s opinion, the dominant strand of ancient Chinese thought is remarkable for the way it contrasts with European ideas. The basic stuff out of which all things are made is called qi. | back to top | Yin and yang are best understood in terms of symbolism. Yinyang and Qi in Human Beings.
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park (Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses) is located in Maranhão state, in northeastern Brazil, just east of the Baía de São José, between 02º19’—02º45’ S and 42º44’—43º29’ W. It is an area of low, flat, occasionally flooded land, overlaid with large, discrete sand dunes. It encompasses roughly 1,500 km2 (580 sq mi), and despite abundant rain, supports almost no vegetation. The area was converted into a National Park due to its amazing scenery on June 2, 1981. It was featured in the Brazilian film The House of Sand. Kadhal Anukkal, a song from an Indian film Endhiran starred by Rajnikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was also shot here.[2][3] Visiting[edit] Located on the eastern coast of the state of Maranhão by the banks of the Preguiças River, the park embraces the municipalities of Humberto de Campos, Primeira Cruz, Santo Amaro do Maranhão and Barreirinhas, the latest serving as the main jumping off point into the protected park. Inhabitants[edit]
Moving and Relocating to Seattle - The Moveline Guide It's unofficial but generally accepted that Seattle was built, much like the eternal cities of Rome and Constantinople, on seven hills. Today, those hills are commonly referred to as West Seattle, First Hill, Denny Hill, Capitol Hill, Beacon Hill, Queen Anne Hill and Magnolia Hill. As you'll see in this neighborhood guide, several of them – particularly Capitol and Queen Anne – play a prominent role in the city's delineation between one neighborhood and another. While Seattle's cost of living is about 16 percent higher than the national average, so is its median family income. Belltown Between Virginia Street and Battery Street, Western Avenue and Fifth Avenue Once a low-rent, semi-industrial district, Belltown has since transformed into a trendy neighborhood with expensive residential buildings, hip boutiques and art galleries, as well as great restaurants and a healthy dose of nightlife. The best of Belltown South Lake Union (SLU) The Best of South Lake Union: Queen Anne Capitol Hill
Ten Places in South America to Escape the Northern Winter Although it seems as if the whole world is being hammered by icy winds and brutal snowstorms, it is winter only in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, it’s summer, and in South America, there is plenty of warm weather, sun, sandy beaches perfect for snorkeling, surfing and sunbathing and lush, green forests and mountains for hiking and camping. In the mild summer weather of Patagonia in the southern part of the continent, you can zip-line through forest canopies or jet-ski across crystalline, azure lakes. Los Roques Archipelago National Park, Venezuela By far, the most pristine and lesser-known group of islands in the Caribbean, Los Roques (pronounced los RO-kays) is an atoll of 350 beach-fringed islands and cays lying 80 miles north of the coast of Venezuela. Most people travel to Los Roques in organized groups, specifically for fishing or diving trips, but it is possible to travel independently. San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina Ilha Grande, Angra Dos Reis, Brazil
Off Track Planet Before you render yourself useless by putting on the annual winter fat suit made entirely of holiday hams and snickerdoodles, and cloud your mind with eggnog, and little bottles of schnapps, plan a kick ass trip to start the year off right with our brand new list of destinations for 2013. Sintra, Portugal Homiest No matter how rugged you are, or how well you can hold your ground with the gravity bong, everyone loves little colorful houses and rolling hills. Sintra is a short train ride from the big city action of Lisbon and upon arrival, you get a face full of house. Boracay Best Water Sports So you like water sports and you like 'em cheap and all in one place? OTP Tip: Boracay has this bat cave. Ukraine Like Russia But Better If you've ever wanted to visit mother Russia but pussied out because of the cold or the price tag, Ukraine, the largest country in Europe, is a vodka-drunken happy medium. Cappadocia, Turkey Most Unique Landscape Bhutan Most Spiritual Malmo, Sweden Most Bare-Chested Tasmania
10 Most Beautiful Villages in Europe | Earth Traveling From the Alps to the Mediterranean, these frozen-in-time European villages will make you appreciate the beauty of taking it slow. Reaching some of these European beauties requires extra effort, yet the rewards are dazzling. Your eyes will thank you. Hallstatt, Austria The storybook town of Hallstatt in central Austria enjoys a gorgeous setting on the bank of the Hallstätter See, between the pristine lake and a lush mountain that rises dramatically from the water’s edge. A history of salt mining dating back thousands of years has translated into enduring prosperity for the town, which is most evident in the beautiful square ringed with ivy-covered buildings. Manarola, Italy Manarola is a small town, a frazione of the comune (municipality) of Riomaggiore, in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, northern Italy. Image Source Bibury, England Image Source Colmar, France Image Source Reine, Norway Image Source Pučiśća, Croatia Image Source Telč, Czech Republic Image Source Cong, Ireland Image Source
Can I get a cappuccino with those dumplings? What the Chinese eat for breakfast. Unplug your toaster, finish that cup of coffee and leave those bacon cravings behind; you're in China now, where breakfast is like nothing you've tasted before. There are dozens and dozens of breakfast combos in China that differ widely from each other depending on which part of the country you're travelling in, but they all seem to have three things in common: they're incredibly filling (no sugar-coated puffs of air here), fabulously fresh (often cooked in front of your eyes as soon as you order) and brilliantly cheap (if you pay more than US$1 for your breakfast in China, chances are you're being ripped off). So before you skulk on down to your hotel lobby to grab what's left of that disappointingly lukewarm morning buffet, check out this delectable bunch of proper Chinese breakfasts: Steamed dumplings (包子; bao zi) with porridge (粥; zhou) Dumplings, couscous porridge and vinegar dip. Fried dough sticks (油条; you tiao) with soy milk (豆浆; dou jiang) Soup and sesame. Pancake perfection.
How to Travel Full-Time for $17,000 a Year (or Less!) Wise Bread Picks For the last five years, I've been traveling the world full-time, and for less money than I've ever spent (and I'd wager less money than most people would spend) to live in one place. My worldly possessions fit into one bag (just larger than carry-on size) and a backpack containing my laptop and computer gear. This small entourage (weighing less than 45 pounds in total) comes with me as I wander around the world, sometimes quickly, but mostly slowly. In 2011 alone, I traversed 13 countries and over 45,360 miles. Sounds pretty expensive, huh? What if I told you it wasn't? Believe it. How to Keep Your Travel Costs Low Of course, I could travel for way more than $17,000/year. Here are a few of my secrets. Don't Pay for Accommodations In the entire year of 2011, I paid $173 for accommodation. Work-Trade/Volunteer There are lots of creative opportunities to work in trade for your accommodation (and sometimes food) and enjoy a more immersive travel experience. Hospitality Exchange
10 best budget destinations for 2014 Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is just one hot spot to travel to in 2014.iStock With amazing food, glorious public spaces, and unparalleled museums, theme parks, and beaches, the only thing --budget-- about these world-class vacation spots is the price tag! Conditions are perfect for visiting these near- and far-flung, culture-rich locales: Price-wise, 2014 is their year. Dipping hotel rates, new attractions, and some perennially affordable sights and eats make these 10 cities ideal to consider for your travel itinerary this year. The country that Nelson Mandela changed forever will change you, too Why in 2014: Take your pick of locales to visit in South Africa this year: Hotel rates are down 8 percent across the country. Where to Stay: In Cape Town, the Parliament Hotel's helpful staff, free breakfast, and safe location next to a police station are key basic reasons to book your stay. Yes, Venice! Where to Stay: For opulent Venetian atmosphere, consider Hotel Al Ponte Mocenigo.
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