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Friday, April 20, 2012

The Finest Pizza Slice Around

Picture of an authentic Neapolitan Pizza Margh...
The Finest Pizza Slice Around
By Alejandro R Perez
Four of the Finest Pizza Slices Around
It is no secret that most people love pizza. It is one of those uncommon foods that really can't be denied or spoken badly about in general. It is extremely rare to hear someone say that they do not like or enjoy a slice of pizza. It simply does not happen. People from all different cities all over the world know a local spot where they prefer to get their pizza. As we all know, when that craving hits, nothing else can satisfy it like a pizza. Below are four of the best places to go for amazing pizza. If you are planning a long distance move to any of these places, American Van Lines is the team to get you there with peace of mind.

Friday, April 1, 2011

What You'll Learn at Cooking Classes in Sicily

Palermo market stallImage by scotted400 via Flickr
By James Iozia


If you want to take cooking classes in Sicily during your vacation, you might be interested in something called "culinary travel". Culinary travel combines informal cooking classes with a tour of the island. You might call it a "tour of Sicilian food". But, you'll also get to see the craftsmen and the famous archaeological sites.


The group tours start in the market place, where tourists learn how the fresh ingredients are selected. Freshness accounts for some of the virtues of Sicilian food. The primary ingredients are grown locally, purchased at a farmer's market and usually cooked the same day.
Once the ingredients are selected, you can participate in hands-on cooking classes in Sicily restaurants or private homes, depending on the group that you tour with. You can also sample traditional Sicilian food by participating in "Agritourism".

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

5 Best London Annual Events for Tourists

The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster, ...Image via Wikipedia
By Paul Symonds

There are a number of things to see and do in London, such as visiting the zoo and the city's museums and art galleries; however that may not be unique enough for some tourists, so here is a list of five events that happen in the capital city, but only once a year.
1. The London Marathon - One of the most famous marathons in the world, the London Marathon attracts over 500,000 spectators each year and is a unique event to witness. While there are a number of elite and world famous athletes, many people like to cheer on the runners that are doing the race a bit differently - namely in fancy dress. With the Marathon raising thousands of pounds each year for charity, the London Marathon is one of the most charitable and exciting annual events to witness in London.
2. The Boat Race - Occurring in early March or April, the world famous boat race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities attracts huge crowds to see which of the two distinguished colleges will win. Each year over 250,000 people watch the race from the Thames river banks, but even more watch on TV with an estimated 450 million people watching all over the world. Tourists love the race, often enjoying a pub lunch and a few beers during the event. The race is a national institution having been held every year since 1829!