See you on the beach.
Friday, September 30, 2005
END OF MONTH - Time To Relax! Fall Is Upon Us!
So once again it is month end! Wow.
How time flys. Kick off those shoes. Have a glass of wine.
So to get ready for October it is again time for
the WEEBLS family to close off September.
Enjoy and thanks for your continued visits Travelers.
See you in the next day or two. Yes. Yes. Siquijor is coming!
Would TRAVELSAPIEN ever kid you?
http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/Hey+Demon/
Cheers. Next month is pretty soon. Some part of the world it may already be October 01/05
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Saturday, September 24, 2005
GRAVEYARD TOURS - ATTRACT TOURISTS!
CORPSE BRIDE a winner! One reason this animated movie is a box office hit is that many people love to scare themselves or worse enjoy the macabe. GRAVEYARD TOURS are highly popular around the world. Everyone has their own reasons for visiting them. Great Britain has always been popular due to the historical documentation and characters throughout history. Other country's do well too. Even America has caught on. PEOPLE LOVE GRAVEYARDS!
http://www.blackhart.uk.com
http://www.bronteguide.com
http://www.scaryplace.com
http://www.graveyards.com Chicago Graves of Note
http://magick.wirefire.com
AND if you really want to just scare yourself silly with horror and fear check into
http://www.sawneybean.com NOW if this keeps you awake all night don't blame TRAVELSAPIEN. Heck just being the messenger here.
FOR FUN take in the CORPSE BRIDE and check the URL on the photo INTRO. Just a great laugh, light hearted animated look at the odd and bizarre. Fun. To those Tourists that are looking for GRAVEYARDS around the world the opportunities are as varied as fine beaches. TRAVELSAPIEN is sticking to beaches. Yikes!
http://www.blackhart.uk.com
http://www.bronteguide.com
http://www.scaryplace.com
http://www.graveyards.com Chicago Graves of Note
http://magick.wirefire.com
AND if you really want to just scare yourself silly with horror and fear check into
http://www.sawneybean.com NOW if this keeps you awake all night don't blame TRAVELSAPIEN. Heck just being the messenger here.
FOR FUN take in the CORPSE BRIDE and check the URL on the photo INTRO. Just a great laugh, light hearted animated look at the odd and bizarre. Fun. To those Tourists that are looking for GRAVEYARDS around the world the opportunities are as varied as fine beaches. TRAVELSAPIEN is sticking to beaches. Yikes!
Friday, September 23, 2005
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Monday, September 19, 2005
PARIS - A Pig with lipstick?
Paris France has lost it's place in the sun with Paris Hilton taking main stage. When one thinks of Paris these days the thought is on what "she" is wearing or not, doing or not, and why anyone bothers anyway. It is not about France.
Paris France is old, jaded, a shell of it's former self. It is expensive, self centred, rude, arrogant, and truly living in it's former glory. Some even say it has become a "pig with lipstick" Charming, with it's roots showing. It is a reminder of Gloria Swanson in her Cameo looking for her "good side" as the camera came in close to frame her in the glaring lights.
TRAVELSAPIEN can't imagine it ever returning to it's former glory. Why? Well Parisians continue to live in their dreams, past glory, and, have allowed their tomorrow to borrow from old pockets of fame. There is always the contention they are at odds with England and are sorry losers of past conflicts. The food has also lost out to fusion and countless other NEW options. There is so many places in the world that rival anything Paris can conjure up. Just open up www.googletouring.com and get an example of the real world. It does NOT center around Paris.
Of course one should respect it's former glory, however, pushing it's current postition on unsuspecting visitors is little different than "Hawaiian" dancers that wear plastic skirts, beads, and, come from everywhere but Hawaii. Paris is a plastic mold of it's former life.
The world is changing. Paris is getting old, boring, a former shell of itself during the days when it sat with a small elite group of world cities as a MUST DO. If you miss it in your first years of World Traveling don't worry it will still be there as sorry as ever. Try the new or rejuvenated cities first. When Paris wakes up to realize it is less than second best perhaps their time will come again. As to Paris Hilton, it seems she remains the Paris of choice but think of her when she gets old. Or will you?
Paris France is old, jaded, a shell of it's former self. It is expensive, self centred, rude, arrogant, and truly living in it's former glory. Some even say it has become a "pig with lipstick" Charming, with it's roots showing. It is a reminder of Gloria Swanson in her Cameo looking for her "good side" as the camera came in close to frame her in the glaring lights.
TRAVELSAPIEN can't imagine it ever returning to it's former glory. Why? Well Parisians continue to live in their dreams, past glory, and, have allowed their tomorrow to borrow from old pockets of fame. There is always the contention they are at odds with England and are sorry losers of past conflicts. The food has also lost out to fusion and countless other NEW options. There is so many places in the world that rival anything Paris can conjure up. Just open up www.googletouring.com and get an example of the real world. It does NOT center around Paris.
Of course one should respect it's former glory, however, pushing it's current postition on unsuspecting visitors is little different than "Hawaiian" dancers that wear plastic skirts, beads, and, come from everywhere but Hawaii. Paris is a plastic mold of it's former life.
The world is changing. Paris is getting old, boring, a former shell of itself during the days when it sat with a small elite group of world cities as a MUST DO. If you miss it in your first years of World Traveling don't worry it will still be there as sorry as ever. Try the new or rejuvenated cities first. When Paris wakes up to realize it is less than second best perhaps their time will come again. As to Paris Hilton, it seems she remains the Paris of choice but think of her when she gets old. Or will you?
Sunday, September 18, 2005
BALI - Beach Pollution - UGLY TOURISM
Special Report - Beach Pollution muddies Bali's image.
TRAVELSAPIEN really gets antsy when Tourism becomes ugly. This report is not just about Bali, but numerous well known travel destinations around the world. The press and the Spin Doctors all compete to sell their magical destination for the illusive Tourist Dollar. Unfortunately the Tourist themselves become part of the problem in many cases. Is there such a thing as over Tourism? Sure is!
Eric Unmacht writes to www.monstersandcritics.com his story and it is worth the read.
Legian, Indonesia - When tourists go to a travel agent to book a tropical holiday they're likely to be handed glossy brochures of Bali's white-sand beaches and crystal-clear blue waters.
That's why a recently leaked water quality report that put a question mark on it's reputation brought fierce reactin from government officials and businesses that depend on Bali's image as a tropical haven for overseas tourists.
"We operate the surf school next to a little river and it can bet pretty nasty in the rainy season, but generally the water's fine." said Jonni Morrison, a teacher at the Rip Curl School of Surf. "I can tell you five years ago it was a damn sght worse."
The report, which showed high levels of nutrient contaminants, as well as potentially dangerous heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, brought equal reaction from island residents convinced the ocean is being polluted by rapid development.
"It's very difficult to get a hold of good, efficient testing here, but have a look at a suburban drain or outlet in the States versus a suburban outlet here and see what it smells like," said Michael Ricos, a biologist and founder of Elia Environmental consulting company on Bali.
"The problem is we're getting RAW SEWAGE overflows, as well as vastly untreated amounts of high-nutrient rich water being let out into the ocean," he said. "That's a big problem."
Those who think any dispute involving water pollution can be easily solved bysimple, objective testing have only to look on the other side of the Indonesian archipelago at the ongoing battle between the government and the U.S. mining giant Newmont.
The company has been locked in a fierce public relations bttle with the government after being accused of polluting the waters of Sulawesi Island, with both the government and Newmont claiming to hold test results that contradict each other.
In the case of Bali, whose lifeline depends on its image as a tropical paradise, even after results showed some chemicals far above government-set limits for swimming and recreation, the head of the island's environmental agency insisted the water was safe.
"We test twice a year, in the rainy season and the dry season, and all the paramenters are under the limit," Ni Wayan Sudji said, "The sea in Bali is safe and good for swimming. Seven of our nine regencies have won awards from the national government."
Experts say that one reason for the government's apparent lack of concern about the test results is the subjective nature of their interpretation.
Luka Adhyakso, a toxicologist who works with the World Wildlife Fund in Jakarta said that, althought above limits, the contaminants found in the waters of some of Bali's most popular tourist beaches weren't seriously harmful for swimmers.
Besides a scratchy throat or itchy eyes that can come from nutrient contamination, the serious, long-term health problems come from heavy metals. Those problems, however, usually result from the consumption of the water or things that live in the water.
"Some of the chemicals that exist, the benchmarks are from the heavy metal family so there is always the potential that these chemicals can poison people from the food chain when they consume regular marine products from the vicinity" Adhyasko said, "apart from that, it's reasonably safe to swim there." HUH?
THE REPORT GOES ON - HELLO It seems to TRAVELSAPIEN there is a touch of denial on the part of BALI.
But sceptics say that the biggest reason the government isn't likely to take immediate action is the lack of immediate effect on visitor's health, as tourists drink purified water. HELLO! How about swimming in it? Just a thought.
Environmentalists point to possible effects on the local Balinese population - who drink out of the rivers and eat plenty of fish - but say absent conclusive research and evidence, government officials and polluters are able to ignore the problem.
Fact seems little effort is being made to clean up the continual degradation of waters off BALI.
Another interesting website you may wish to visit
is www.fugly-bali.org
These people show Tourists the underbelly and dark side of BALI all to the discomfort of officials who deny there are problems in paradise. TRAVELSAPIEN leaves it to you all to conclude is BALI - UGLY TOURISM? To this is the contribution of Tourists to the general disgard of bottles, wrappers, and junk. Without adequate care in removal the mess remains on land, beaches and water. That is a Tourist responsibility to caretake paradise so everyone following can enjoy without worrying about their health and well-being. Do your part to keep your favorite retreat pristine and natural. As to governments and businesses who hide or live in denial a pox on them all. Exposing UGLY TOURISM is a good thing!
TRAVELSAPIEN really gets antsy when Tourism becomes ugly. This report is not just about Bali, but numerous well known travel destinations around the world. The press and the Spin Doctors all compete to sell their magical destination for the illusive Tourist Dollar. Unfortunately the Tourist themselves become part of the problem in many cases. Is there such a thing as over Tourism? Sure is!
Eric Unmacht writes to www.monstersandcritics.com his story and it is worth the read.
Legian, Indonesia - When tourists go to a travel agent to book a tropical holiday they're likely to be handed glossy brochures of Bali's white-sand beaches and crystal-clear blue waters.
That's why a recently leaked water quality report that put a question mark on it's reputation brought fierce reactin from government officials and businesses that depend on Bali's image as a tropical haven for overseas tourists.
"We operate the surf school next to a little river and it can bet pretty nasty in the rainy season, but generally the water's fine." said Jonni Morrison, a teacher at the Rip Curl School of Surf. "I can tell you five years ago it was a damn sght worse."
The report, which showed high levels of nutrient contaminants, as well as potentially dangerous heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, brought equal reaction from island residents convinced the ocean is being polluted by rapid development.
"It's very difficult to get a hold of good, efficient testing here, but have a look at a suburban drain or outlet in the States versus a suburban outlet here and see what it smells like," said Michael Ricos, a biologist and founder of Elia Environmental consulting company on Bali.
"The problem is we're getting RAW SEWAGE overflows, as well as vastly untreated amounts of high-nutrient rich water being let out into the ocean," he said. "That's a big problem."
Those who think any dispute involving water pollution can be easily solved bysimple, objective testing have only to look on the other side of the Indonesian archipelago at the ongoing battle between the government and the U.S. mining giant Newmont.
The company has been locked in a fierce public relations bttle with the government after being accused of polluting the waters of Sulawesi Island, with both the government and Newmont claiming to hold test results that contradict each other.
In the case of Bali, whose lifeline depends on its image as a tropical paradise, even after results showed some chemicals far above government-set limits for swimming and recreation, the head of the island's environmental agency insisted the water was safe.
"We test twice a year, in the rainy season and the dry season, and all the paramenters are under the limit," Ni Wayan Sudji said, "The sea in Bali is safe and good for swimming. Seven of our nine regencies have won awards from the national government."
Experts say that one reason for the government's apparent lack of concern about the test results is the subjective nature of their interpretation.
Luka Adhyakso, a toxicologist who works with the World Wildlife Fund in Jakarta said that, althought above limits, the contaminants found in the waters of some of Bali's most popular tourist beaches weren't seriously harmful for swimmers.
Besides a scratchy throat or itchy eyes that can come from nutrient contamination, the serious, long-term health problems come from heavy metals. Those problems, however, usually result from the consumption of the water or things that live in the water.
"Some of the chemicals that exist, the benchmarks are from the heavy metal family so there is always the potential that these chemicals can poison people from the food chain when they consume regular marine products from the vicinity" Adhyasko said, "apart from that, it's reasonably safe to swim there." HUH?
THE REPORT GOES ON - HELLO It seems to TRAVELSAPIEN there is a touch of denial on the part of BALI.
But sceptics say that the biggest reason the government isn't likely to take immediate action is the lack of immediate effect on visitor's health, as tourists drink purified water. HELLO! How about swimming in it? Just a thought.
Environmentalists point to possible effects on the local Balinese population - who drink out of the rivers and eat plenty of fish - but say absent conclusive research and evidence, government officials and polluters are able to ignore the problem.
Fact seems little effort is being made to clean up the continual degradation of waters off BALI.
Another interesting website you may wish to visit
is www.fugly-bali.org
These people show Tourists the underbelly and dark side of BALI all to the discomfort of officials who deny there are problems in paradise. TRAVELSAPIEN leaves it to you all to conclude is BALI - UGLY TOURISM? To this is the contribution of Tourists to the general disgard of bottles, wrappers, and junk. Without adequate care in removal the mess remains on land, beaches and water. That is a Tourist responsibility to caretake paradise so everyone following can enjoy without worrying about their health and well-being. Do your part to keep your favorite retreat pristine and natural. As to governments and businesses who hide or live in denial a pox on them all. Exposing UGLY TOURISM is a good thing!
Monday, September 05, 2005
WANT TO TRAVEL FREE? Little Known Secret
Shhhhhhhhhh You never heard this from TRAVELSAPIEN!
A little known secret...............................
Want to travel FREE or perhaps just really dirt cheap?
Well there may be a way for those willing to be (TRANSPORTER 2)
Nothing violent. Nothing illegal. Just call yourself a 'Transporter'.
Since 1989 a little published Organization called International Association Of Air Travel Couriers offers up a membership (US$45 per annum) that might blow your socks off!
Right! Be a Courier!
If you choose to join you become a registered Courier and avail yourself of standby or extremely inexpensive or even FREE Air Travel solely for being registered as an "Air Courier".
WOW! Link on to www.courier.org
Now as always TRAVELSAPIEN does NOT endorse but simply points out an opportunity. You can do your own due diligence. The choice is yours alone. Kind of fun though. Pretend you are the TRANSPORTER and fill your diary or journals with your travel exploits at amazing value. See you in the standby line!
A little known secret...............................
Want to travel FREE or perhaps just really dirt cheap?
Well there may be a way for those willing to be (TRANSPORTER 2)
Nothing violent. Nothing illegal. Just call yourself a 'Transporter'.
Since 1989 a little published Organization called International Association Of Air Travel Couriers offers up a membership (US$45 per annum) that might blow your socks off!
Right! Be a Courier!
If you choose to join you become a registered Courier and avail yourself of standby or extremely inexpensive or even FREE Air Travel solely for being registered as an "Air Courier".
WOW! Link on to www.courier.org
Now as always TRAVELSAPIEN does NOT endorse but simply points out an opportunity. You can do your own due diligence. The choice is yours alone. Kind of fun though. Pretend you are the TRANSPORTER and fill your diary or journals with your travel exploits at amazing value. See you in the standby line!
Saturday, September 03, 2005
England always was qwirky
TRAVELSAPIEN wishes to let everyone know England was always qwirky. Sort of.
In the old days when visitors came over, they could obtain pork, which made them feel special. The would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could "bring home the bacon". They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around and "chew the fat".
Is that qwirky or oinky? Fun to follow the trail of quaint phrases and sayings.
What does that have to do with Travel? Well. Absolutely nothing except next time or your first time in England you have a story to tell the locals.
In the old days when visitors came over, they could obtain pork, which made them feel special. The would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could "bring home the bacon". They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around and "chew the fat".
Is that qwirky or oinky? Fun to follow the trail of quaint phrases and sayings.
What does that have to do with Travel? Well. Absolutely nothing except next time or your first time in England you have a story to tell the locals.
Friday, September 02, 2005
COME BACK OFTEN TRAVELERS
COME BACK OFTEN TRAVELERS!
Take your time. Surf around.
TRAVELSAPIEN brings stuff pushy Travel Guru's won't.
Tell a friend. Just eMail the post you like best or eMail them all!
Where honestly can you find out if the guy with the wild white hair was hit with lightening or not? Psssst. He wasn't. It is a regional (Azerbaijan) fleecy hat men have worn for centuries. For the record, those guys can both dance and throw knives with their teeth at the same time. Ouch!
Take your time. Surf around.
TRAVELSAPIEN brings stuff pushy Travel Guru's won't.
Tell a friend. Just eMail the post you like best or eMail them all!
Where honestly can you find out if the guy with the wild white hair was hit with lightening or not? Psssst. He wasn't. It is a regional (Azerbaijan) fleecy hat men have worn for centuries. For the record, those guys can both dance and throw knives with their teeth at the same time. Ouch!
Thursday, September 01, 2005
TRAVEL BY CAR IN DUBAI
TRAVELSAPIEN wants you to know this automobile AUDI 8 is not available to rent unfortunately. It is a beautiful silver Audi don't you think?
SILVER it is SILVER! ALL SILVER! HOLY MOLY!
Next time you travel and want to rent-a-car ask yourself hmmmmmm " Should I see if I can rent one in silver?" Not joking around everyone. This car is totally made of silver.
What "oil" can buy. Wonder what this little gem costs mph! Oh who cares? Who cares?
SILVER it is SILVER! ALL SILVER! HOLY MOLY!
Next time you travel and want to rent-a-car ask yourself hmmmmmm " Should I see if I can rent one in silver?" Not joking around everyone. This car is totally made of silver.
What "oil" can buy. Wonder what this little gem costs mph! Oh who cares? Who cares?
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Hard Days Night! When the road is too long
After a long day on the road -
TRAVELSAPIEN suggests take a travel break.
Try some Strawberry Pancakes. Some people go crazy for them.
You just have to love these guys
http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/strawberry+pancakes/
Put a little song into your day! When you are too tired to move click on the WEEBLS!!
That's it for August everyone! Great stuff in September so surf on back
or why not check out the archive.
Cheers!
TRAVELSAPIEN suggests take a travel break.
Try some Strawberry Pancakes. Some people go crazy for them.
You just have to love these guys
http://www.weebls-stuff.com/toons/strawberry+pancakes/
Put a little song into your day! When you are too tired to move click on the WEEBLS!!
That's it for August everyone! Great stuff in September so surf on back
or why not check out the archive.
Cheers!
Saturday, August 27, 2005
Honeymoon Travel in the 1500's
HONEYMOONER's in the 1500's were interesting traveler's. In Europe, where exactly don't know but probably France, most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor, hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
No. Really. TRAVELSAPIEN is not making this up! If the city of Paris was the destination for all those Honeymooner's one could almost sing
" I love Paris in the Springtime"?
By the fall perhaps the song would be "Bathtub Blues"? Maybe "Two (coins) Honeymooner's in the fountain."? Of course it is "Three Coins in the fountain" but hey, who needs to wash coins.
No. Really. TRAVELSAPIEN is not making this up! If the city of Paris was the destination for all those Honeymooner's one could almost sing
" I love Paris in the Springtime"?
By the fall perhaps the song would be "Bathtub Blues"? Maybe "Two (coins) Honeymooner's in the fountain."? Of course it is "Three Coins in the fountain" but hey, who needs to wash coins.
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
FAT MAN WALKING
Weight gain a problem? TRAVELSAPIEN suggests backpacking as a route to contemplate. Travel by foot a gaining popularity. You just have to check on Dave. Netscape and CNET have featured him and his trek across America to lose weight. Call it TRAVEL. Now Dave is one big guy.Dave is taking on celebrity status with even the Oprah Show interested. Dave has a great site to follow his journey and there are great links to those interested in backpacking and hiking. Don't miss out on the TRAVELSAPIEN piece on Walking Tours done back in December/04. Check the archive and if Europe is kool you will like it. Right now though the FAT MAN WALKING is pure innocence and a great tribute to someone who wants to make personal changes. It is inspiring that instead of sitting in some Gym and sweating away to music with cheezy personal trainers barking encouragement at you Dave has choosen to walk it off! Healthy and fun. So Kool you need give him a hand. Travel by foot was truely the original touring vehicle. Let's all follow Dave at
www.fatmanwalking.com
Cheer him on! Go Dave Go
PS: Wonder what his website name will be if he totally changes his weight to maybe Slim Man Walking? Hmmmmm Go Dave Go
www.fatmanwalking.com
Cheer him on! Go Dave Go
PS: Wonder what his website name will be if he totally changes his weight to maybe Slim Man Walking? Hmmmmm Go Dave Go
Thursday, August 04, 2005
KANSAS CITY - BBQ Pork-a-holics Dream
Kansas City challenges the world. Face stuffing Pork-a-holics dream! If you click on the TRAVELSAPIEN archives for February you will find the comments on Mickey-Lu's-Bar-B-Q as being amongst the finest however (Kansas says) "Try Us you Pork-a-holics! Okay. It is summer so why not. You got to enjoy the Famous America types of BBQ as they are all different, but, Earl Quick's BBQ stands out and Fiorella's JackStack BBQ at www.jackstackbbq.com and Arthur Bryant's digs at www.arthurbryantsbbq.com could intice readers. Then you could take a moment to look at www.oklahomajoesbbq.com and www.bbslawnsidebbq.com . All a bit different to the Mickey-Lu's - Bar-B-Q shout back in February. Anyway if you can't make it to Kansas, try the following Barbecued Pork Shoulder. A little long but worth the effort so say the Pork-a-holics and you can do it at home. Almost.
The Meat - 1 bone-in-pork shoulder, 5-7 pounds
The Rub - You know "rub it on piggy!"
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder (not garlic salt)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger
i teaspoond ground turmeric
The Basting Sauce
1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 small onion, minced
1 teaspoon hot red chile flakes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper ---- and you all thought this was easy!
The Sauce
3 cups cider vinegar
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1 cup Heinz chile sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons Crystal hot sauce ( or something like Frank's or hotter as you wish)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons red chile flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Now you have to ask "What next?" Absolutely! All the above is just getting you warmed up to complete your KANSAS CITY BBQ home recipe. To keep the rubs and sauces seperate from the COOKING click on the KANSAS CITY Part 2 - Time to Cook! Comin up!
The Meat - 1 bone-in-pork shoulder, 5-7 pounds
The Rub - You know "rub it on piggy!"
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder (not garlic salt)
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground ginger
i teaspoond ground turmeric
The Basting Sauce
1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 small onion, minced
1 teaspoon hot red chile flakes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper ---- and you all thought this was easy!
The Sauce
3 cups cider vinegar
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1 cup Heinz chile sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons Crystal hot sauce ( or something like Frank's or hotter as you wish)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons red chile flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Now you have to ask "What next?" Absolutely! All the above is just getting you warmed up to complete your KANSAS CITY BBQ home recipe. To keep the rubs and sauces seperate from the COOKING click on the KANSAS CITY Part 2 - Time to Cook! Comin up!
PIG OUT IN Kansas PART 2 THE RECIPE
TRAVELSAPIEN wants you all to be sure and thank Andrew Zimmern, former Chef and Food Critic for the recipes empowering you to enjoy this real good Kansas City version of American Barbeques. The Rub. The Basting Sauce. The Sauce............. and now you know what to do with them all.
Remember from the other post THE MEAT>> a 1 bone-in-pork shoulder, 5-7 pounds.
1.Combine the rub ingredients, set aside.
2.Combine the basting sauce ingredients, whisk until sugar and salt are dissolved, set aside.
3.Combine barbeque sauce ingredients over medium heat in a small pot.
4.When simmering, lower heat to maintain simmer and gently cook until barbecue sauce consistency is reached. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
Massage pork shoulder with the rub and let sit overnight in the refrigerator. "Grill" the pork over indirect medium-low heat, using smoking chips if desired
(I do) to establish a deeper smoke flavor. You will want to keep adding hardwood or charcoal every 40 minutes or so to maintain a low heat of roughly 250 degrees. For gas grills, you also want to maintain a temperature of roughly 250 degrees and cook over indirect heat. Baste every hour with the basting sauce. Pork is done when the meat is fork tender, and almost falls apart. ( some people would call that "Pulled Pork"). It will have shrunken back from the bone. This will take roughly six hours or until fork tender.
Serve pork with the barbeque sauce.
Now you know why you were making three different treatments for cooking and eating Always remember good comes from slow. Do NOT rush the recipe. If you do not have time to prepare this correctly there is always some take-out you can go to.
( NOT UNLESS YOU ARE IN KANSAS) PS - Is Barbeque, Barbecue is BBQ? Does it matter?
If this recipe does not work for you - SEE YOU IN KANSAS!
Remember from the other post THE MEAT>> a 1 bone-in-pork shoulder, 5-7 pounds.
1.Combine the rub ingredients, set aside.
2.Combine the basting sauce ingredients, whisk until sugar and salt are dissolved, set aside.
3.Combine barbeque sauce ingredients over medium heat in a small pot.
4.When simmering, lower heat to maintain simmer and gently cook until barbecue sauce consistency is reached. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
Massage pork shoulder with the rub and let sit overnight in the refrigerator. "Grill" the pork over indirect medium-low heat, using smoking chips if desired
(I do) to establish a deeper smoke flavor. You will want to keep adding hardwood or charcoal every 40 minutes or so to maintain a low heat of roughly 250 degrees. For gas grills, you also want to maintain a temperature of roughly 250 degrees and cook over indirect heat. Baste every hour with the basting sauce. Pork is done when the meat is fork tender, and almost falls apart. ( some people would call that "Pulled Pork"). It will have shrunken back from the bone. This will take roughly six hours or until fork tender.
Serve pork with the barbeque sauce.
Now you know why you were making three different treatments for cooking and eating Always remember good comes from slow. Do NOT rush the recipe. If you do not have time to prepare this correctly there is always some take-out you can go to.
( NOT UNLESS YOU ARE IN KANSAS) PS - Is Barbeque, Barbecue is BBQ? Does it matter?
If this recipe does not work for you - SEE YOU IN KANSAS!
Monday, August 01, 2005
GULF ESCAPES CANADA - ORCAS EAGLES SEA LIONS
GULF ESCAPES - CANADA There are many "Gulf" places in our world. The Gulf Islands TRAVELSAPIEN is referring too are the Canadian Gulf Islands off the Western Canada mainland. Straddling the 49th parallel located in the Gulf of Georgia between Vancouver and Victoria British Columbia. Just north of the American San Juan Islands Washington State. Now the San Juan Islands are no slouch either however the Canadian version holds something very special. Probably very Canadian.
Protected as they are the Gulf Islands are made up of some 300 Islands in the Southern Gulf area. Now THAT is a lot of exploring to do! Pebble Beaches, Arbutus Trees, Orcas, Eagles, Sea Lions, Salmon, Shell Fish, Land Otter, Warm Sultry Summers, artisans and on it goes.
Maddronna and Garry Oak is everywhere, Friendly People, Farmers, (the famous Saltspring Island Lamb) comes from this area, Studios of Writers, Potters, Painters, Weavers, Spinners, Wood Carvers, Micro Breweries, Organic Coffee Roasters, the Gulf Islands will keep you dazzled every moment of your day. Bicycle Tours, Ocean Kyakking, Hiking, Golf, Walking, Wilderness and Wildlife Cruising, Sailing (yourself or skippered) Charming Guest Houses and Quaint Local Hotels. Natural beauty is bountiful.
To get a picture of the rugged areas look to the southern most point of the larger Vancouver Island to "Race Rocks". Try the LIVE CAM at www.racerocks.com There you can control the camera to take in Sea Lions, live, sunning themselves on the rocky shelves.
To really enjoy the Gulf Islands TRAVELSAPIEN would suggest having a local with all the knowledge of the area show you the best of the best. The people at www.gulfescapes.com are long time experts in putting together packages that will have you active, and, getting the most out of your valuable time. Link them here or on the sidebar if you want to know more. Gulf Escapes has downloadable brochures mapping out great vacation opportunities.
Ask for Jon De West. Everyone knows Jon.
TRAVELSAPIEN would say that the Gulf Islands are one of the world's wonders on this planet. A haven for escape and relaxation. Four Season Splendour. There are enough islands to keep you busy a long, long time. More and more folks are discovering these islands make a great retirement location as well. People like Donald Dashwood on Saltspring Island is a master builder and anyone there can tell you how to find him. I mean how big an Island is it? Not. If you want something, very different, along the line of West Coast Log, then www.nevilogcanada.com
Either contractor can build your dream get-a-way or full time Shangrila. If you want something far less extravigante', no problemo, from basic cabins to riches the choice is always yours.
So get with it everyone! The Gulf Islands call. So many. So little time.
Protected as they are the Gulf Islands are made up of some 300 Islands in the Southern Gulf area. Now THAT is a lot of exploring to do! Pebble Beaches, Arbutus Trees, Orcas, Eagles, Sea Lions, Salmon, Shell Fish, Land Otter, Warm Sultry Summers, artisans and on it goes.
Maddronna and Garry Oak is everywhere, Friendly People, Farmers, (the famous Saltspring Island Lamb) comes from this area, Studios of Writers, Potters, Painters, Weavers, Spinners, Wood Carvers, Micro Breweries, Organic Coffee Roasters, the Gulf Islands will keep you dazzled every moment of your day. Bicycle Tours, Ocean Kyakking, Hiking, Golf, Walking, Wilderness and Wildlife Cruising, Sailing (yourself or skippered) Charming Guest Houses and Quaint Local Hotels. Natural beauty is bountiful.
To get a picture of the rugged areas look to the southern most point of the larger Vancouver Island to "Race Rocks". Try the LIVE CAM at www.racerocks.com There you can control the camera to take in Sea Lions, live, sunning themselves on the rocky shelves.
To really enjoy the Gulf Islands TRAVELSAPIEN would suggest having a local with all the knowledge of the area show you the best of the best. The people at www.gulfescapes.com are long time experts in putting together packages that will have you active, and, getting the most out of your valuable time. Link them here or on the sidebar if you want to know more. Gulf Escapes has downloadable brochures mapping out great vacation opportunities.
Ask for Jon De West. Everyone knows Jon.
TRAVELSAPIEN would say that the Gulf Islands are one of the world's wonders on this planet. A haven for escape and relaxation. Four Season Splendour. There are enough islands to keep you busy a long, long time. More and more folks are discovering these islands make a great retirement location as well. People like Donald Dashwood on Saltspring Island is a master builder and anyone there can tell you how to find him. I mean how big an Island is it? Not. If you want something, very different, along the line of West Coast Log, then www.nevilogcanada.com
Either contractor can build your dream get-a-way or full time Shangrila. If you want something far less extravigante', no problemo, from basic cabins to riches the choice is always yours.
So get with it everyone! The Gulf Islands call. So many. So little time.
Saturday, July 23, 2005
YOU GOTTA WEAR SOMETHING
Have you sat and watched travelers say at an airport, or any other travel staging point? It is hilarious at times to see the difference in what traveler's wear, and, the amount of luggage they drag along with them. There are good sites for those looking for some rules of the road for specific travel venues. TRAVELSAPIEN won't repeat all that here. Every good travel group includes hints for your perusal. www.travelsense.org has a great "How to pack" page.
It is usually not hard to seperate the seasoned traveler from the novice. Hard to believe that people still wear "his and hers" matching wear. Hard to believe that others put on brand spanking new duds that will never get by the first coffee spill when air turbulence arrives. There are many good travel wear company's out there and wise travelers should first take a look at the options they have before rushing into the brink. Two TRAVELSAPIEN finds worth looking at are www.travelsmith.com and for the finest quality in my opinion of travel wearables is www.tilley.com AND never pass up the opportunity of www.amazon.com Lots there too!
The choices are only two but you get the idea. Check out what works. These people know. What I like to do is wear okay, but, not perfect older clothes and shoes. I like to take an on board bag where I can keep the better stuff close by me as necessary. When I get to where I am going there is the oppportunity to donate your worn goods or throw them away. Boy does that ever lighten the load when heading home! TRAVELSAPIEN has been on extended out of country jaunts and when returning the customs guys go nuts. They ask the most interesting questions. "How could you be away 8 weeks and carry one small bag? Didn't you every change? Didn't you ever wash your clothes? Like where are the gifts and all? HAHA Well I always buy gifts that fold up nicely and take up little space. Like wall tapestry, T-Shirts, what have you. It sure makes travel fun. Why take a lap-top either? Unless absolutely necessary there are Cyber-Cafes everywhere. You can upload files from the Web and or you can carry CD-Rom's. There is hardly a country in the world where you cannot find access to open your files or stay in touch with banking, stock brokers, and mom. Another story another day. In the mean time check out the clothing links travelers and pass on the bright prints with shocking white shorts. Talking about Travel Gear don't leave Fido at home either. Look in at www.doggear.com Now your traveling!
It is usually not hard to seperate the seasoned traveler from the novice. Hard to believe that people still wear "his and hers" matching wear. Hard to believe that others put on brand spanking new duds that will never get by the first coffee spill when air turbulence arrives. There are many good travel wear company's out there and wise travelers should first take a look at the options they have before rushing into the brink. Two TRAVELSAPIEN finds worth looking at are www.travelsmith.com and for the finest quality in my opinion of travel wearables is www.tilley.com AND never pass up the opportunity of www.amazon.com Lots there too!
The choices are only two but you get the idea. Check out what works. These people know. What I like to do is wear okay, but, not perfect older clothes and shoes. I like to take an on board bag where I can keep the better stuff close by me as necessary. When I get to where I am going there is the oppportunity to donate your worn goods or throw them away. Boy does that ever lighten the load when heading home! TRAVELSAPIEN has been on extended out of country jaunts and when returning the customs guys go nuts. They ask the most interesting questions. "How could you be away 8 weeks and carry one small bag? Didn't you every change? Didn't you ever wash your clothes? Like where are the gifts and all? HAHA Well I always buy gifts that fold up nicely and take up little space. Like wall tapestry, T-Shirts, what have you. It sure makes travel fun. Why take a lap-top either? Unless absolutely necessary there are Cyber-Cafes everywhere. You can upload files from the Web and or you can carry CD-Rom's. There is hardly a country in the world where you cannot find access to open your files or stay in touch with banking, stock brokers, and mom. Another story another day. In the mean time check out the clothing links travelers and pass on the bright prints with shocking white shorts. Talking about Travel Gear don't leave Fido at home either. Look in at www.doggear.com Now your traveling!
Friday, July 22, 2005
TRAVELSAPIEN "GARLIC PRAWNS"
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Hey why not? Okay this is a Travel Site sort of but when you travel you have to eat. TRAVELSAPIEN will share the odd recipe from time to time that is simple for everybody to do. The odd mixed cocktail too. Like why travel if you do not attempt to keep refreshed with things you may not do at home but could. For those on bottled water I guess enough said.
GARLIC PRAWNS
1/2 cup (Extra Virgin) olive oil
1 TBSP Dijon Mustard (Do not substitute)
3 or more cloves of minced garlic. ( Do not used store bought minced)
Juice of a fresh lemon (Do not use reconstituted juice) USE REAL LEMON!
Juice of fresh orange (As Above) USE REAL ORANGE depit of course.
Fresh Basil (Crushed in a mortar bowl or something.) Don't overkill either
Okay - NOW - Marinate Prawns (Large count type) for one hour.
(Do not over marinate)
Grill, BBQ, or FRY, just until the prawns turn pink (2 -3 minutes)
There you are. A recipe even TRAVELSAPIEN can do.
Pssst. Very popular dish.
GARLIC PRAWNS
1/2 cup (Extra Virgin) olive oil
1 TBSP Dijon Mustard (Do not substitute)
3 or more cloves of minced garlic. ( Do not used store bought minced)
Juice of a fresh lemon (Do not use reconstituted juice) USE REAL LEMON!
Juice of fresh orange (As Above) USE REAL ORANGE depit of course.
Fresh Basil (Crushed in a mortar bowl or something.) Don't overkill either
Okay - NOW - Marinate Prawns (Large count type) for one hour.
(Do not over marinate)
Grill, BBQ, or FRY, just until the prawns turn pink (2 -3 minutes)
There you are. A recipe even TRAVELSAPIEN can do.
Pssst. Very popular dish.
Monday, July 18, 2005
RIDE A SPACESHIP. RIDE A MiG JET FIGHTER. OUCH!
For some really EXTREME travel fun this might just interest those bored with the ordinary. Let's be honest. Ordinary to one is not to someone else. In this case this is EXTRA-ORDINARY!
These guys are doing something positive with the old Soviet Military utensils and Space Hardware. Gotta like it. Looks like Putin enjoys the thrills too. Anyway Ride a Spaceship. Ride a MiG Jet Fighter. Work out with the Spetsnaz (old USSR Special Forces Guys) or take a little Space Travel Training in their sophisticated Star City Whirler. No milkshakes please. For something a little less adventurous try hunting. Perhaps a Dagastan Tur Hunt would thrill you. Tur? What's a Tur. Wild sheep it is. Then there is fishing trips. Off to Yakutsk for Taimen fishing in Yakutia. Take some extra time and enjoy driving Military Copters, Tanks, or Balloons. Now is this not a way to tell your friends you have what it takes? An EXTRA-ORDINARY extreme holiday in Russia. Won't that work up the parents? Extreme Travel & Adventures have offices in California and can be found on the web at www.rusad.com
Be first! Live to brag. See you soon.
These guys are doing something positive with the old Soviet Military utensils and Space Hardware. Gotta like it. Looks like Putin enjoys the thrills too. Anyway Ride a Spaceship. Ride a MiG Jet Fighter. Work out with the Spetsnaz (old USSR Special Forces Guys) or take a little Space Travel Training in their sophisticated Star City Whirler. No milkshakes please. For something a little less adventurous try hunting. Perhaps a Dagastan Tur Hunt would thrill you. Tur? What's a Tur. Wild sheep it is. Then there is fishing trips. Off to Yakutsk for Taimen fishing in Yakutia. Take some extra time and enjoy driving Military Copters, Tanks, or Balloons. Now is this not a way to tell your friends you have what it takes? An EXTRA-ORDINARY extreme holiday in Russia. Won't that work up the parents? Extreme Travel & Adventures have offices in California and can be found on the web at www.rusad.com
Be first! Live to brag. See you soon.
Sunday, July 17, 2005
TRAVEL AGENT REVENGE
TRAVELSAPIEN takes no sides however thought this eMail received might be of interest to travelers to weigh the value of Agents and their services as necessary.
To quote:
" I have been both a traveller (must be English or Canadian by spelling) for a long time (not a tourist, but a traveller), and I wonder if anyone else out there has noticed the change in the consumer over the past few years. They seem to expect prices to be below the cost before they buy.
The travel industry has changed considerably over the past few years to adapt to this consumer attitude. The general public seems to feel it has been over-charged for travel in the past and now it is time to strike back. As a result, airlines, cruise lines, some tour companies, and many other travel suppliers have steadily reduced their pricing to come in line with what the consumer wants to buy. Volume has become more important than quality. This seems to have resulted in less value and reliability in travel arrangements and much antagonism within the travel industry itself.
Because airlines now find themselves pricing their flights at or below an acceptable return, they have become nothing more than a bus (no offense) with wings and have no alternative but to squeeze more people on the planes, have fewer and older aircraft, and, disturbingly, stall off making repairs unless essential. Part of their strategy has been to cut off commissions to the Travel Agency Community, which books 90% of their seats for them. You will notice costs are rarely inclusive but add-on's prevail. Extra Taxes. Fuel Surcharges, and Fees that equal or surpass the airfare quotation are frequent.
Has quality and profit in the Travel Industry become a dirty word? For those consumers who insist on cheap prices regardless of maintaining company survivability, do they work for their respective companies (and earn a living to pay for their travel) also to not make a profit? A profit that is a legitimate reason to be in business. I doubt it." Signed - Frustrated Travel Industry Person.
Hmmmmmmmmm I leave it there everyone. No comment from me on this one. We have to all make choices. The only thing my own experience suggests is that "driving prices to the bottom" eventually puts everyone at risk. Company's. Employees. Travelers. Too many failures over the past few years attest to that.
To quote:
" I have been both a traveller (must be English or Canadian by spelling) for a long time (not a tourist, but a traveller), and I wonder if anyone else out there has noticed the change in the consumer over the past few years. They seem to expect prices to be below the cost before they buy.
The travel industry has changed considerably over the past few years to adapt to this consumer attitude. The general public seems to feel it has been over-charged for travel in the past and now it is time to strike back. As a result, airlines, cruise lines, some tour companies, and many other travel suppliers have steadily reduced their pricing to come in line with what the consumer wants to buy. Volume has become more important than quality. This seems to have resulted in less value and reliability in travel arrangements and much antagonism within the travel industry itself.
Because airlines now find themselves pricing their flights at or below an acceptable return, they have become nothing more than a bus (no offense) with wings and have no alternative but to squeeze more people on the planes, have fewer and older aircraft, and, disturbingly, stall off making repairs unless essential. Part of their strategy has been to cut off commissions to the Travel Agency Community, which books 90% of their seats for them. You will notice costs are rarely inclusive but add-on's prevail. Extra Taxes. Fuel Surcharges, and Fees that equal or surpass the airfare quotation are frequent.
Has quality and profit in the Travel Industry become a dirty word? For those consumers who insist on cheap prices regardless of maintaining company survivability, do they work for their respective companies (and earn a living to pay for their travel) also to not make a profit? A profit that is a legitimate reason to be in business. I doubt it." Signed - Frustrated Travel Industry Person.
Hmmmmmmmmm I leave it there everyone. No comment from me on this one. We have to all make choices. The only thing my own experience suggests is that "driving prices to the bottom" eventually puts everyone at risk. Company's. Employees. Travelers. Too many failures over the past few years attest to that.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
TOURING AMERICA ON MOTORCYCLES
Touring America On Motorcycles Not your average Biker anymore. Motorcycle Touring has become an International phenomena. What kind of bikes? Well BossHoss, California Choppers, Martin Group and the recently departed Indian Larry kind of wheels Harley still holds it's own. For those wishing something different there is the Buell, or Honda Golden Wings, and even the silent whispering slinky the BMW. It is your choice. America offers up some great Bike Touring Highways. For reference you might want to click on www.harley-davidson.com or www.buell.com Then there is www.roadtripamerica.com to satisfy your highway urges. For world Biking there is www.moto-directory.com. Alway a special USA ride is found at www.tailofthedragon.com
Here are a few Twisty Road Polls that suggest great rides for you.
1. Deal's Gap (US 129) Known to motorcycle riders as "The Dragon" (see above) It features 318 turns in 12 miles along one stretch between Maryville, Tennessee and Topoco, North Carolina.
2. Blue Ridge Parkway/Skyline Drive - Following the spine of the Smoky Mountains from Cherokee, North Carolina to Shenadoah National Park in northern Virginia, this 469-mile National Park climbs to over 6,000 feet and is renowned for its magnificent views. If you are a rider who rides with stero why not listen in the super Blue Ridge Parkway Special Drive-Time music supplied by the people at SONY Classical Music. Click On the June Archives for full story.
3. US 12 - The scenic stretch between Lolo, Montana and Lewiston, Idaho, follows a route originally used by explorers Lewis & Clark.
4. Spearfish Canon (US 85)- The stretch from Spearfish to Lead is a favorite while touring the Black Hills in South Dakota.
5. Angeles Crest Highway (California Highway 2), remember your helmets here for sure, A picturesque, undulating voyage on California Highway 2 and its side roads between Glendale and San Bernardino. - Helmet slang (Brain Bucket)
6. Wisconsin State Highway 35 - As it traces the path of the Mississippi River, few stretches of Midwestern pavement offer the beauty and curves you will find between Prescott and Pepin Wisconsin.
7. New Hampshire's Kancamagus Highway (Highway 112) Winds over New Hampshire's White Mountain ridges and past waterfalls from Lincoln to Conway.
8. Oregon's Green Springs Highway (Highway 66) Three river crossings and a climb over 4,700 foot Hayden Mountain Summit highlight this stretch between Klamath Falls and Ashland.
9. John Wayne Country. Million Dollar Highway (US 550) Named from the low-grade gold ore present in parts of its road bed, this high-altitude highway climbs to over 10,000 -foot passes between Durango and Silverton in Southwestern Colorado. This is COWBOY COUNTRY. Yahooooo! Many US Western films were made in this region.
10. Arkansas Highway 7 Winding from Harrison to Jasper on through the Ozark National Forest this route is a southern delicacy.
There you go Bikers and those timid who might wish to drive their convertible Corvette or such.
The above trips are excerpts from the BUELL Twisty Road Poll in the order of popularity.
Take your choice but please make one. You will enjoy the open air and the big grand America Highways. Truly a thrill. For more information contact all the links TRAVELSAPIEN has offered herein. Surely you will find your special road warrior holiday. If you are destined you could always attend the 500,000 + Bikers who annually take in Sturgis, South Dakota. First timers are simply just intimidated with the range of characters and the bikes as well. Second year types show their wares well and after that all the great meeting places in America happen.
For a look at what you are in for check out www.fullthrottlesaloon.com Now fire up that knucklehead, hang off the ape bars or cruise in with the beach bars. Gear down with your jockey stick and be kool. You are now certified. Stay safe.
Here are a few Twisty Road Polls that suggest great rides for you.
1. Deal's Gap (US 129) Known to motorcycle riders as "The Dragon" (see above) It features 318 turns in 12 miles along one stretch between Maryville, Tennessee and Topoco, North Carolina.
2. Blue Ridge Parkway/Skyline Drive - Following the spine of the Smoky Mountains from Cherokee, North Carolina to Shenadoah National Park in northern Virginia, this 469-mile National Park climbs to over 6,000 feet and is renowned for its magnificent views. If you are a rider who rides with stero why not listen in the super Blue Ridge Parkway Special Drive-Time music supplied by the people at SONY Classical Music. Click On the June Archives for full story.
3. US 12 - The scenic stretch between Lolo, Montana and Lewiston, Idaho, follows a route originally used by explorers Lewis & Clark.
4. Spearfish Canon (US 85)- The stretch from Spearfish to Lead is a favorite while touring the Black Hills in South Dakota.
5. Angeles Crest Highway (California Highway 2), remember your helmets here for sure, A picturesque, undulating voyage on California Highway 2 and its side roads between Glendale and San Bernardino. - Helmet slang (Brain Bucket)
6. Wisconsin State Highway 35 - As it traces the path of the Mississippi River, few stretches of Midwestern pavement offer the beauty and curves you will find between Prescott and Pepin Wisconsin.
7. New Hampshire's Kancamagus Highway (Highway 112) Winds over New Hampshire's White Mountain ridges and past waterfalls from Lincoln to Conway.
8. Oregon's Green Springs Highway (Highway 66) Three river crossings and a climb over 4,700 foot Hayden Mountain Summit highlight this stretch between Klamath Falls and Ashland.
9. John Wayne Country. Million Dollar Highway (US 550) Named from the low-grade gold ore present in parts of its road bed, this high-altitude highway climbs to over 10,000 -foot passes between Durango and Silverton in Southwestern Colorado. This is COWBOY COUNTRY. Yahooooo! Many US Western films were made in this region.
10. Arkansas Highway 7 Winding from Harrison to Jasper on through the Ozark National Forest this route is a southern delicacy.
There you go Bikers and those timid who might wish to drive their convertible Corvette or such.
The above trips are excerpts from the BUELL Twisty Road Poll in the order of popularity.
Take your choice but please make one. You will enjoy the open air and the big grand America Highways. Truly a thrill. For more information contact all the links TRAVELSAPIEN has offered herein. Surely you will find your special road warrior holiday. If you are destined you could always attend the 500,000 + Bikers who annually take in Sturgis, South Dakota. First timers are simply just intimidated with the range of characters and the bikes as well. Second year types show their wares well and after that all the great meeting places in America happen.
For a look at what you are in for check out www.fullthrottlesaloon.com Now fire up that knucklehead, hang off the ape bars or cruise in with the beach bars. Gear down with your jockey stick and be kool. You are now certified. Stay safe.
Friday, July 15, 2005
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