When in Rum: Six Delicious Regional Drinks

April 24th, 2009 by Candace Driskell

Let’s be honest; traveling can sometimes take it out of you. It’s hard work spending the day in the museums of New York, or eating enough schnitzel in Germany to give Uter a run for his money. So, at the end of a hard day’s sightseeing, why not head for the nearest bar and treat yourself to a local beverage? Here are five great options to try:

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When in Rum: Six Delicious Regional Drinks

Top Five Ski Resorts in Lake Tahoe

April 21st, 2009 by Marina Kosmatos

Lake Tahoe has a plethora of ski resorts. Seasoned skiers and boarders typically have a favorite resort they stick to for one reason or another. If you are new to the Sierras, deciding which resort to check out can be daunting, as there are so many to choose from. Some things to consider before embarking on your snow adventure are where you will be staying. Lake Tahoe is rather large, so once you pick a place to rest your head (typically in North shore or South shore), stick to resorts located in that vicinity. Traveling from one shore to the other can be quite treacherous in the winter months.

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Top Five Ski Resorts in Lake Tahoe

Experiencing Europe in the USA

April 13th, 2009 by Amita Chollate

Forget about enduring those long airport lines and spending hours in a plane to get to Europe when you can simply hop in a car and take a road trip to any one of these American cities that are modeled after Europe’s finest!

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Experiencing Europe in the USA

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in St Louis

March 30th, 2009 by Anne H. Putnam

We’re suckers for all things sweet at Offbeat Guides and when Anne Putnam joined our editorial team, she made us all very hungry by divulging this drool-worthy list of the Top 5 Places to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in St Louis:

1. Kaldi’s Coffeehouse: Multiple locations, but my favorite is near Fontbonne College, overlooking the picturesque Seminary Park: 700 De Mun Ave, (314) 727-9955, http://www.kaldiscoffee.com/

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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth in St Louis