Global Trash Ruins Hawaiian Beaches
Published Thursday, April 05, 2007 by GrobeTrek.
A strange mixture of wind and water currents have brought together a huge amount of the world's trash, stuff that has been dumped off boats, that is washed out of cities, that makes up the day to day detritus of modern living. The trash here, much like the stuff I heard in that NPR story, came from all over the world.
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phoenix: Gelato in the Desert
Published Thursday, September 21, 2006 by GrobeTrek.
Recently opened by a pair of Italian couples from just outside Milan, That's Amore offers some 30 traditional gelato flavors to the heatstroked folks of Scottsdale. Also, it's served at the right temperature -- not hard like ice cream, but creamy and smooth, yet still cold enough to fend off the dry desert heat.
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Taking a Year Off
Published Thursday, August 31, 2006 by GrobeTrek.
Good, now that we have the attention of you slackers, take a moment to consider quitting your job. Not for good, mind you, but rather taking a year off and traveling the world or living abroad. Find that letter on the A-Z list, pick one of the options that begins with your letter, tell your boss you're outta here, and take off.
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Where the Fireworks Are
Published Wednesday, July 05, 2006 by GrobeTrek.
I love my independence far too much and with all that out of the way you're probably wondering where the fireworks are? Thanks to MSN City Guides for pointing out great destinations to see the works, those of you in states with more water than fire can check out the amazing displays this evening in some of these top popular spots:
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One Night Stand: Scottsdale, Arizona
Published Sunday, July 02, 2006 by GrobeTrek.
Filed under: Cultures, History, Learning, Business, Food, North America, United States, Hotels It's been sometime since I last sought the counsel of the Gadling readers on an unfamiliar U.S. city, but the time has finally arrived once again. There's no time to be shy, so share any and all your Scottsdale city secrets.
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phoenix: Gelato in the Desert
Published Sunday, May 14, 2006 by GrobeTrek.
Recently opened by a pair of Italian couples from just outside Milan, That's Amore offers some 30 traditional gelato flavors to the heatstroked folks of Scottsdale. Also, it's served at the right temperature -- not hard like ice cream, but creamy and smooth, yet still cold enough to fend off the dry desert heat.
Tagged: Arizona