MSR Whisperlite Internationale Stove

by Erik Olsen on

I’ve been wanting to write about
this stove for a while because I love Whisperlite products
and because it’s one of the first to be very small, yet burn different fuels.

The WhisperLite Internationale stove was designed to
keep up with hard-core mountain and camping types who want to carry as little as possible when they are out (and
doesn’t this pretty much apply to everyone?), but who still like a good hot meal. To meet this demand, MSR
devised this solid multi-fuel burning version of the WhisperLite Shaker Jet Stove. This is a great
multi-purpose stove that gets the job done, and packs very tightly into a bag about the size of a fist.

You can use MSR White Gas, kerosene, jet fuel or even auto gas…not bad.  Thankfully, MSR added a
larger-diameter fuel line just in case you are4 forced to use poor quality fuel. And MSR’s Shaker Jet technology
ensures that the stove jet can be cleaned by simply shaking the apparatus.  Still not sold? You can check other
reviews of the
stove
here.

Great Street Markets Around the Globe

by Adrienne Wilson on

Daily Candy is one of my fav sites to look for interesting bits of trendy
happenings or gear across the globe. In one of their most recent pieces, they highlight some of the
best
lesser-known street markets and provide the details on what makes them so much better and worthy of swapping
your dough for the goods. If you know what to look for and when to go you can surely find something you’ll keep for
ages, rather than tossing it on your next cross-country move. The same goes for your pals who will be looking forward
and counting on you to bring them something totally marvelous back. Ready to hit the streets?  The list is as
follows, but check out the Daily Candy for their tasty notes.

  • Chiang Mai, Thailand: Walking Street

  • London: Old Spitalfields Market

  • Kutztown, Pennsylvania: Renningers

  • Buenos Aries: San Pedro Telmo Antiques Fair

  • Marrakesh: The Souks

  • Los Angeles: Peddler on the Roof

  • Amsterdam: Waterlooplein

I’m surprised nothing made it out of NYC.

Make Pad-Thai Today

by Adrienne Wilson on

Today is a great day for doing nothing.  It’s a great day to wake up check your email before
washing your face, brushing your teeth, or taking your dog out for her early morning
walk. Be disgustingly slothful, indolent, or plain lazy. If you get hungry you can always order out or pick
up some greasy fast food which involves very little effort and won’t kill your mood much, but should you have an ounce
of energy make Pad-Thai. (No reason
your stomach should have to suffer from your sudden desire to do absolutely nothing.)

Why Pad-Thai?  Because I said so.  Because I think it’s awesome. Because that’s what I tend to make
when I’m trying to avoid doing something of importance. It’s one of the most common Thai dishes most people enjoy
feasting on which can be spiced and seasoned accordingly. And just as a favor, I have provided a recipe
from A Taste of Thai on the delicious
rice noodle, crushed peanut, scattered bean sprout, with hints of egg, cilantro and lime dish so you won’t have to look
for one. Mmm… Hopefully you have all the ingredients at home. If not, plan ahead for
your next slightly lazy day.  

Brazil Max

by Erik Olsen on

Brazil is one of the coolest countries on the planet. I was only there a few weeks, and
thought to myself at the time that I could have stayed for years. From the Patanal to the highest reaches of the
Amazon, there was so much I didn’t see. The fact is, I’d love to live there some day.

Traveling to Brazil, though, is one of those things that you have to do at some point in your life. There are lots
of Web resources about Brazil, and many of them are good. Some are crap. But one of the best I’ve seen in a while is
this one, called Brazil Max. The site covers all aspects of the country for
travelers, from culture to food to destinations to history.

You could spend hours at this site and never exhaust it’s great resources. We’ll dig deeper into it and post
specific articles and ideas, but for now, take a look for yourself at the whole enchilada.

Barbeque University

by Adrienne Wilson on

This school is one I am certain I could attend with ease and gain 50 pounds while I’m at it. Steve Raichlen
owns over 30 grills and is the author of 26 books including, “The Barbeque Bible.”
That is alot of books not to mention grills. His students are travelers from all over the states looking
to learn the tricks of summer time BBQ, night time BBQ or anytime BBQ. I’d just be looking to get my chomps of
a succlent rib or two. The Barbeque University is many times booked solid and has been rated the “Best BBQ
Experience in the United States” located at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. It’s part
cooking school and part vacation. CNN
has the story on the piece which also explores the increase in popularity among culinary
vacations.