Go on! I dare you!

Culture night in Copenhagen is held the first Friday of the autumn Holiday and is extremely popular amongst all ages. It is when cultural institutions, organizations, shops etc. are open until midnight. Special programs with musicians, speeches, and other things you can try. Organizations and people with passions shows their interest in culture. The angels have a very wide span from politics to practice with paint and clay. A look behind the scene in the theatre. The zoo after closing time to see the animals who normally sleep in the day hours. You can try yoga and taste ecological sausage. Listen to jazz and choirs. Poetry reading and speeches about life and environment. Visit our Parliament. Also special lighting and sounds are a part of the special night.

Canal and Thorvaldsen museum

To get entrance to this amazing table of culture you just need to buy a badge and then shop around. The badge functions as a pass for all public transportation and entrance to hundreds of different culture events. Price is around what a cinema ticket costs.

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It’s election time in Trinidad and Tobago. On November 5th 2007, the people will vote in a new Prime Minister or reinstate the present one. We’ve got a young, fresh party on the market that’s making the political race even more dramatic. Political groups are called “parties” and in Trinidad, this is the most deserving and honest name for soon to be governments.

So today, I overheard a little argument that made me smile. I was walking behind a group of fanatically dressed party supporters and tuned in to what I thought was an intense argument. Intense? Yes. About politics? No. The topic was T-shirts- who had the right or wrong size and whose brother or sister didn’t get one. And understandably, they compared the quality of their T-shirts to those of opposing parties, after all, this is a competition right. So, in the midst of serious rallying, partying and squandering of millions of dollars, some Trinidadians are more concerned about whether their T-shirts are made of cotton or nylon or with or without a collar. Now I understand why my neighbor was sporting T-shirts from all the political parties.I’m sure that she wanted to ensure that she had the best quality T-shirt.

Trinidad is a country of happy, laid-back people who can bring the issue of government down to the quality of a T-shirt and laugh about it. When I think of freedom, I think of no where else but Trinidad and Tobago. This is why I came back home- to experience freedom, the “trini” way.

You can access all shows and exhibits for free in any of the five areas of Paris dedicated to the Nuit Blanche.

This year, the Nuit Blanche coincided with one of the most exciting games of the Rugby World Cup, held in France—France beat New Zealand, known as one of the strongest teams.

Yet, the quality of the performances and artwork at the Nuit Blanche draw large crowds as usual. Lydia Dambassina’s installation consisting of cut-outs from newspapers was one of the most political pieces.
Perhaps one of the most eclectic shows was that performed at the Saint Merry Church, a total immersion installation blending in music, lights and 3D effects, using the church as support.

I am asking since it has become a popular item on menus around the world, and lots of people are pronouncing it incorrectly.

Chefs, waitstaff, and restaurant owners are pronouncing bruschetta wrong, so how is everyone else supposed to know how to say it?

I have even seen a chef on the Food network mispronounce bruschetta.

Basta. No more. I am going to single-handedly end this!!!

To hear the correct pronunciation of bruschetta, please see the Rifrullo video in Florence, Italy. The host, Carolina, says bruschetta as she is describing the antipasto platter.

Notice, she is not saying “bruShetta,” because it is not pronounced bruShetta.

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One of the things I love about Mumbai is its unique skyline. The palm trees and the sunshine combine with the Gothic architecture to give the Oval Maidan a sort of exotic holiday feel.

These buildings have been part of my childhood, and I feel a sense of belonging when I look at them.

Looking at the University clock tower, I feel its grandeur and poise almost immediately. There is a sense of deep calm, that transports me instantly to an older era.

I am reminded of my grandfather and his black-and-white photo collection.

Since September, Paris has changed colors. Most bars, pubs, bistros and coffee shops display the green and blue logo of the world cup and the colorful flags of countries participating in the tournament. Fans, mainly from the UK—Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and England have qualified—but also from Australia, New Zealand and Argentina, stroll around Parisian streets wearing the jerseys from their countries.

Visitors and Parisians alike have been meeting at the Hotel de Ville (the Municipality of Paris) to watch the games on a giant screen. For security reasons, however, the authorities decided not to show the France-England match at this location, but at the Champs de Mars, right by the Eiffel Tower.

The several Anglo pubs located in the Place Saint Michel area have been very busy and particularly loud these months. The recent victory of England over France was the loudest. After this victory, England will be playing the final against South Africa, and France will be fighting for the third place in a tough match against Argentina.

With the inter-city roads still leaving a lot to be desired, flying domestically is getting more and more popular and I have to say, very pleasant. I guess the airline industry in India is akin to the early stages of the U.S. airline industry where all the airlines are offering perks to lure customers. So, they will be very flexible with you if you need to switch flights or need some additional service. Flights are available in smaller cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, Agra and Chandigarh as well. Some of the largest domestic carriers are Indian Airlines, Air Sahara, Kingfisher, Air India, GoAir, IndiGo, Jet Airways, and Spice Jet. Sometimes low cost airline ticket can be cheaper than train tickets.

There are a few ways to book airline tickets. First, you can call an agent ofcourse. Secondly, you can also book online through Makemytrip, Yatra, Ixigo, Flightraja. You can choose to get electronic or paper tickets, although in some instances electronic tickets may not be an option.

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Grapes are harvested in September, and olives are plucked from the trees in late October. Chestnuts are in season.

The grape harvest brings an array of sights and smells at local wineries. Once the grapes are harvested, fermentation of the grapes begins (see Tuscan wine tour video for some footage of part of fermentation process).

The smell of grapes fills the air. Large tanks are pumping and churning the new grapes to turn them into wine…

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