When the weather turns cold, nothing beats a cozy cabin surrounded by evergreen forest and a scenic lake. If you’re looking for a rustic setting in California that hasn’t been overrun by the Tahoe sprawl, check out Bass Lake about 200 miles South in the Sierra Foothills. The Pines Resort at Bass Lake California A […]
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Home town disappointment at Pixie Deli in Aptos. Pixie Environment: limited seating, beach-view, wooden tables, and little umbrellas. Usually a busy location and moderately high wait time. Pixie Staff : I rarely comment that service was poor or bad but my experience was inexcusable. Simply said, their staff is unprofessional. Ordering at the register, the two
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Have you tried Injera, wat, gomen, or kitfo? Then you need to try authentic Ethiopian food at– Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant. Zeni Environment: Inside there’s two seating options: regular table/chairs or traditional. Our suggestion, if you’re having Ethiopian food for the first time, go traditional and dive into the culture. Zeni Staff : Passionate, friendly, responsive, and attentive. The
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When it comes to where we stay when traveling, we must choose which is more important: Budget or luxury? Authentic adventure or assured comfort? Here is the spectrum available to the traveler: Couch Surfing: Budget = Great. Authentic Adventure (and Risk) = Higher CouchSurfing.org is a network of hosts and guests arrange for no-cost lodging worldwide.
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If you’re looking for a top poolside experience, all other things being equal, Mandalay Bay is your destination. Located on the South end of the Las Vegas Strip, the Mandalay Bay Hotel was built in 1998 and boasts 3,300 rooms over 44 stories. My stay was in June 2012 for business. I paid about $128/night
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Bewildered by the long list of Las Vegas Nightclubs? Here’s one that tops all others I’ve visited so far. We all want the BEST Las Vegas experience and I’ve found the right mixture for just that.To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:2 shots – Encore XS Nightclub1 shot – Friends1 shot – Energy XS
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Famous for it’s chill atmosphere the Ice Club is a must visit on a warm Summer night in Rome. Or even perhaps in Winter! I visited with a group of friends in December of 2009 — and even for a Monday – this place was a lot of fun. Yes, it is made of ice.
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