|  TraveLetter
| July 2005
The
internet's premiere online travel e-zine — www.justsaygo.com
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“ Cruisin' …baby,
let's cruise away from here...”
(William "Smokey" Robinson, born Feb. 19, 1940)
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 It's
July and the traveling is easy — whether
you're cruising, sailing, riding the rails, planes
or just takin' the highway. JustSayGo television
host Sonia Laflamme and her husband, JustSayGo Executive
Director Naeem Randhawa, were in Cleveland recently
to see the Art & Museum House
of Blues, Rock n' Roll Music Hall,
enjoy the CMJ/Rock
Hall Musicfest and the annual Parade
the Circle Celebration. Laflamme met Miracles
founding member Smokey Robinson at the Cleveland
Airport as the events ended.
She
can be reached at Sonia@JustSayGo.Com. |
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Summer
Sauntering from
DESTINATIONS July
and August are the most popular vacation
months. Italians come to America. Americans
go to Italy. So, where are you going? We've
been to a few places and we'd like to share
those spots with you. Get a cool drink,
sit back and come with us ... |
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Batam — Singapore’s
Hidden Jewel
Looking
for an island paradise? Never heard of Batam?
That's all right. Imran Randhawa hadn't either.
But once found, it was forever etched into
his life. Let Imran show you the beauty and
culture he found in Batam. More |
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High
Flying in Oribi Gorge
Those
brave enough to throw themselves over a cliff — attached
to a bungee cord — might
want to read about Jessica LePoidevin's trip
over Oribi Gorge in South Africa. Jessica
flew 550 feet over the cliff and enjoyed
it so much she's sharing it with us. More |
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Genesee
Country Village and Museum
Travel
to New York with Charlotte Gerber to visit
an 18 th-century village that was opened
to the public in 1976. The 175-acre village,
with dozens of historic buildings and heirloom
gardens, is a treasure found only in Mumford,
New York. More |
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| JSG
JUST KEEPS GOING AND GOING... to
Bermuda, Baja, Sonesta Beach… and
so many other places. Come with us! Once
you've finished with the new articles take
a look at the archives. More |
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 WORLDWIDE
FIESTAS
Vivienne
Mackie, Fiesta Editor lists holiday, carnivals and parties
all over the world. Visit http://justsaygo.com/fiesta/fiesta.html for
Vivienne's favorites.
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TRAVEL
EASE — Columbia
Sportswear
reviewed
by Editor-in-Chief Ron Stern
 Recently,
while on a rugged hiking trip to New Mexico, I had
the opportunity to review several products from Columbia's
Spring 2005 line including the Omni-Dri Venture II
Shorts; the Silver Ridge shirt; and the Monterosa and
Cloud Forest jackets. Columbia, always trying to improve
their line, has incorporated the latest technology
into the sportswear.
Omni-Dry
Venture II™ lightweight shorts are made
of 100% nylon and sell for about $35. They are abrasion-resistant
and comfortable in every climate and condition. They
even dried quickly after an unexpected spring rain.
Silver
Ridge™ short-sleeve shirt is made of textured
nylon rip stop and contains ultraviolet light protection.
At $35 it is lightweight, quick-drying, and durable enough
for a mountain hike and casually sufficient for a night
out.
Cloud
Forest™ jacket, at $80, is durable, breathable,
water- and wind-repellant. This jacket, made of stretchable
fibers, made climbing easy and was perfect for layering
during hot and cold days.
Monterosa™ jacket
features Columbia's Omni-Tech waterproof, breathable, seam-sealed
technology that keeps the wearer dry in the rain and unaffected
by strong winds. At $100, it is so versatile it should
be the first item packed for any trip. For more information
visit www.Columbia.com.
Is
there something you'd like reviewed? Let us know before
buying a new travel item. We'll let
you know if it meets JSG's standards. |
 TRAVEL
TIP
JustSayGo
writer Roberta Jacobson has good
advice for travelers. "Don't
keep yourself so busy on your family vacation that you forget to have fun!" That's
good advice, Roberta, and something even travel writers need to remember. Take
time for a nap. We know you want to see it all, we do too. But an exhausted mind
and a weary body won't absorb the beauty or the splendor of your surroundings.
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PHANTASTIC
PHOTOS
While in Santa Fe, Ron Stern took pictures of this
lovely woman who worked at the Inn of the Anasazi.
 Naeem
Randhawa calls this "Wings." Take a
look between the bird's feathers to see yet another
bird.
 This incredible photo by Naeem Randhawa is called Blue
Wing Blue Earth.
Do
you have a photo that deserves a spot
on this page? Send it to newsletter@justsaygo.com.
We'll post it here and send you
a JustSayGo.Com
TraveLetter prize.
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 TRAVEL
BOOKS:
BEER AND FOOD, A Celebration of Flavors
Edited
by Bill Taylor, photographs by Rodney Weidland. Beckette
Maynard Publishing, Sydney, 2002. $19.50 in the United
States; $24.95 Australia. Review by Vivienne Mackie,
JSG Staff.
Most
people, even beer lovers, probably don’t usually
associate beer with cooking. That's what makes this book
a great addition to any selection of cookbooks. Australian
Bill Taylor and his authors take us on a beer journey
in this delightful, beautifully illustrated, book. We
learn the history of beermaking and beer, considered
to be the world’s oldest alcoholic drink. A chapter
tells how beer is made; what the ingredients are; and
what kinds of beer exist. One section, ‘A beer
for wine drinkers,' explains how the flavor structures
in various beers appeals to lovers of certain wines.
One
of the oldest foods to be paired with beer was bread,
because “both beer and bread are the products
of fermentation and both owe their origins to the domestication
of grain.” But,
this book shows how to match various beers with all kinds
of foods, whether serving or cooking.
The
book has a section on Beer and Food Matches: For example,
Belgian-style witbier, brewed with orange and coriander,
is the perfect foil for salty seafood – especially
those served with lime or lemon. Delicate sushi is paired
with an elegant light lager, such as Kirin Ichiban, while
spicy Thai or Malaysian foods go well with dry, hoppy
lagers. Matching cheese with beer can be fun too. For
instance, the authors suggest that ale is the perfect
accompaniment to a sharp cheddar cheese.
The cooking section has 50 recipes using beer, for
starters all the way through to main dishes, finishing
with desserts. Who would have imagined a dessert such
as vanilla ice cream with chocolate stout sauce and malt
praline?
Australia
has a strong beer and wine culture — often
linked, as people drink both easily. It also has a reputation
for avant-garde cuisine, so this book fits right into that
genre too. If you love cooking, this book will inspire
you to try some new types of recipes, or to pair well-known
dishes with beer instead of wine. If you love beer it will
have you looking at your favorite brew with new eyes. I
can’t wait to try the mussels cooked in white beer. |
TRAVEL ADVICE
"Wet
ones" or single wash cloths (in those separate
green and white packages) are inexpensive and an
absolute must for any traveler. It's a quick way
to clean up when you're not near water. It's even
great on an airplane when you want to quickly refresh
yourself. Remember, after you’re done, put
the rubbish in your backpack. Littering is just not cool. Remember
to check archived stories for more information.
You
can reach us at newsletter@justsaygo.com. |
 TRAVEL
Q&A
Have
any travel or security questions that need answering? Chances
are we've “been there, done that.” Email us
with questions and we'll get the answers. Remember to check
archived stories too for more information. Email us at newsletter@justsaygo.com. |
Photo
credit, top of page:
Sonia Laflamme and William "Smokey" Robinson at the Cleveland airport.
Picture taken by Naeem Randhawa.
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