Wednesday 06. of September 2006 Argentine wines

Nothing complements an Asado feast better than a glass of Argentine Malbec. Argentina is the world’s sixth largest wine producer. The winegrowing regions of Argentina span from Salta in the north, through Mendoza, right down to the Rio Negro Valley. The Mendoza region is by far the most successful,...

Monday 21. of August 2006 Argentine Tango

The Argentine Tango is the spirit of Argentina. Born in the bars and cafes of Buenos Aries, it is a social dance that exploded into becoming the heart and soul of Argentine music and dance. Unlike many partner dances, the tango is not danced in a rigid, framed position but inside an embrace. You...

Wednesday 16. of August 2006 Castle Salem

My mother and I are planning a trip to Ireland. I am have been working on our itinerary and came across a little BNB called Castle Salem. While there are hundreds of BNB’s in Ireland and a dozen or so that are nestled in castles, I found this one particularly unique.

Castle Salem is located in...

Tuesday 08. of August 2006 Lesson from Lao Tzu

In the choas of today's world, I was moved by a teaching from Lao Tzu:

"Ruling a nation is like frying a small fish. If you move the pan too much the fish will fall apart." - Lao Tzu

Tuesday 25. of July 2006 Indian Food across the globe

There are certain foods that I simply enjoy more in a restaurant. Italian for example, the warm bread, Italian table wine and variety of pastas always makes it worth the money. Another type of food I enjoy more eating out– Indian. It’s the sides that make Indian meals so special – samosas,...