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Food

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quotes

 

I don't like gourmet cooking or 'this' cooking or 'that' cooking. I like good cooking. - James Beard

 

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If I have to travel, I'm going to travel my way and travel in the real world. And I'm going to have conversations every day with people in rest stops and people in gas stations and people in hotels and diners. That nourishes me. - Neil Peart

 



 

WORLD CELEBRATIONS

Find out what's on today HERE all around the world...

 


 

World National Days

 

Nepal 18 February (Martyr's Day)

Eating in Nepal...

Trivia for Nepal: The word Himalaya means 'the home or abode of snow'.

 


 

Gambia 18 February (Independence Day, from the United Kingdom 1965)

On the menu in Gambia....

Trivia for Gambia: The land area of The Gambia into the UK 206 times!

 


 

Kosovo 17 February (see 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence)

On Kosovo's menu....

Kosovo trivia: It is Europe's newest country.

 


 

Lithuania 16 February (Lithuanian State Re-establishment Day, declaration of independence from Russia and Germany 1918)

On the menu in Lithuania....

Lithuanian trivia: Six hundred years ago Lithuania was one of the largest countries in Europe.

 


 

SerbiaFebruary 15 (1835) The beginning of the Serbian revolution against Ottoman rule 1804, first constitution 1835

What is eaten in Serbia?

Serbian trivia: Serbia produces over 30% of the world’s raspberries and is the world’s largest  exporter, of them.

 


 

Iran 11 February (Victory of Islamic Revolution)

On the menu in Iran...

Trivia about Iran....it is the world's biggest producer of pistachios, as well as saffron.

 


 

Japan 11 February (National Foundation Day, Jimmu, the first emperor, is crowned in year 660 BC)

What is the cuisine of Japan?

Japanese trivia...Japan's national anthem is based on a 9th century poem.

 


 

Grenada 7 February  (Independence from United Kingdom1974)

What's on the menu in Grenada?

Grenada trivia: An underwater volcano surfaced in 2001. It is called Kick-'em-Jenny.

 


 

New Zealand 6 February  (Waitangi Day, signing of the Treaty of Waitangi 1840)

The food of New Zealand...

Trivia: Unlike Australia, New Zealand does not have any dangerous or poisonous animals (with the one tiny exception of the Katipo Spider). More……

 


 

MexicoFebruary 5 (1917). See Constitution of Mexico.

 

The food of Mexico....

Trivia: A Mexican tamale called the zacahuil is three feet long and weighs about 150 pounds. More...

 


 

Sri Lanka 4 February (Independence Day, from the United Kingdom 1948, still under name of Ceylon)

Dining in Sri Lanka...

Trivia: The spice cinnamon originated in Sri Lanka and was discovered by the Egyptians. More….

 



 

SMART

TRAVELLING

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How safe is your destination?

BEFORE you travel - check out the travel advisories for the countries you plan to visit. 

Smart Traveller....

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Do you need a visa?

Many countries require visitors to have a visa - others do not.

Australian travellers -

Find out what you need.....

 


 

Everybody's talking...

but

what languages do local people speak in each of the world's countries?

 
 

 

 

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Ooops! Different places have differents ways to eat.

This might help.

Read more....

 

 


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Rice is eaten thoughout the world...

...but have you heard of this rice?

 


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ciaos

 

 

 

books

.............and Apps and DVDs

 

Travel is in the air, and some may need a little coaching in how to do it...

This book is ideal...

 


 

If you would like to know the secrets of many countries...

 

...visit this page

 


 

Before your next trip... study the questions (and answers) in this book. 

You'll find answers to many things you might see and eat.

Also check this page out.....

 

 

Expect the unexpected with this fascinating 'atlas'.

Make discoveries worldwide....

 


Trivia buffs - this book is for you.

Especially if you love to travel...

 


If you love a bit of mystery and wackiness with your travel, this book is for you.

Find out all about it....

 

 

 

Still on the move


Please meet Still on the Move and ‘Ginny’, a 1973 VW Pickup, rescued, lovingly restored and put back to work. The result? Still on the Move was born.

With this unique vehicle, Still On The Move can travel anywhere in the UK to create your very own bespoke gin, flavoured with your choice of a variety of spices and botanicals. She creates unique gins for any event - weddings, corporate events and private parties - as well as 'house gins' for bars, pubs and restaurants.

The Still On the Move service can create your Gin or Rum on site using their mobile still “Prosperity” which is loaded on the back of a 1973 VW Van “Ginny”. You can even have a special Gin-creations event to drum up interest.

 

Alternatively, you might want to attend a Gin Experience at The Cider Press Centre. One session allows two people sharing one still. Choose your own botanical blend and be guided through making your own unique gin. You may even want to design your own personal label and place on your 35cl bottle. 

More details....

 


 

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