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Banana Tree or Banana Plant
Banana Trees (Photo credit: Wikipedia Commons) I've always loved tropical plants. I purchased my banana plant probably fifteen years ago from a nursery outside of Conroe, Texas on my way home from a business...
42 commentsPacific Island Recipes - French Polynesia
The Indigenous Peoples of French Polynesia and their Marquesas Islands have been traced only as far as about 150 BC, but perhaps to 2,000 BC from Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and other locales. So far, the...
8 commentsBackpacking in Southeast Asia: Packing Tips
Six months ago, I sat in despair on my living room floor, surrounded by my belongings. Clothing, camping equipment, electronics, books, and shoes (oh, so many shoes) littered every surface. How, I wondered,...
3 commentsElectric Jeepney: The New King of the Road (Wow Philippines)
This icon of Philippine culture gets a makeover. Now, it's modern... It's hi-tech... It's cleaner... But it's still very Pinoy. Hail to the new King! By: Remus Mark by Momar Visaya, Exclusive...
2 commentsOcean Park in Manila Philippines
Manila Ocean Park to open to public on 15 December By Channel NewsAsia's Philippine Correspondent Christine Ong | Posted: 09 November 2007 1942 hrs MANILA: The Philippines has the richest concentration...
76 commentsDon't Drink the Water or Kiss the Mosquitoes
Bali Temple Dancer Temple North of Bangkok Thailand Angko Wat Temple Cambodia Sanke Farm Thailand Island in Southern Thailand King & Queen Palace in Bangkok Rock Climbimg Railay Beach Thailand After...
1 commentSoutheast Asia's Best Unknown Destinations
Insular Southeast Asia is often a misunderstood place. Perhaps it has just been a case of bad P.R. Indonesia’s airline disasters, the Philippines political problems and separatist movements, and...
2 commentsThe Fascinating Kumquats
Common Name: Kumquat/Cumquat Family: Rutaceae Tribe: Citreae Genus: Fortunella Kumquats or cumquats is native to China dating to the 12 century where it is mostly cultivated. It is part of Citrus...
2 commentsSoutheast Asia's Best Kept Secrets
BattambangMainland Southeast Asia was once a place of great conflict. For a long time, venturing beyond Thailand was, at best, inadvisable. Those days are in the past, now, and much of Southeast...
1 commentCalifornia Cornucopia: A New Year's Fantasy Celebration Menu
County fair exhibits often feature a competition category of themed table settings and menus. This California theme, detailed below, recognizes the Gold Rush and rich multicultural and agricultural heritage...
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