Wanderlust and Lipstick newsletter – November 2009
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November, 2009
Greetings from Bhutan!
If you missed my fall trips, consider joining me in 2010 for Vietnam & Cambodia or Bhutan. Register before December 1 and save $150!
In other news…
Check out the latest issue of Real Simple Magazine for my holiday travel tips!
The 2nd annual travel writing contest, WanderWomen Write, is in its last month! Submit your travel story to be entered to win!
The Grand Prize is a 12-day Health and Harmony tour in Vietnam with Buffalo Tours! 12 Days. Culture. Spa. Vietnam. Get busy writing – you don’t want to miss this! 5 category winners will receive bags from Overland Equipment and a travel pillow and blanket from Cocoon.
This is also the last month for newsletter subscribers to take advantage of a screaming deal. Stock up for the holidays with… the 1st edition of The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo. Consider one for yourself or a friend for just $8 (plus half-priced shipping).
Buy for your friends! Only $8 each!
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***Tours***
Vietnam & Cambodia and Bhutan including trekking Eastern Bhutan!!
Register now for a spring tour before Dec. 1st – save $150!
TIMELESS VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA – Feb. 27 – Mar. 14
This 15 day women-only tour encompasses the best of Southeast Asia in both Vietnam and Cambodia. Trek the Mai Chau region of northern Vietnam, visit ethnic villages, take a cooking class in Hanoi, experience the bustling city of Saigon before relaxing along the Mekong Delta. Then head off to Cambodia where you’ll revel in the wonders of Angkor Wat. A specially-created itinerary for women who’ve always wanted to experience this region. See the full itinerary.
ENCHANTING BHUTAN – Mar. 20 – 31
This 12-day cultural adventure in the Kingdom of Bhutan includes the chance to see the unfurling of the country’s largest thongdrol (banner). It happens once a year and is viewable for a brief time during the wee hours of the morning. This is truly a once-in a lifetime event! This women-only tour combines the best of Bhutan’s cultural highlights with light trekking in the pristine Himalayas. Take part in a cooking class, hike to Tiger’s Nest and enjoy the Paro Tsechu. See the full itinerary.
JUST ANNOUNCED!
TREKKING IN EASTERN BHUTAN – OCTOBER 12 – 28, 2010
Bhutan is a relatively untouched country. But, it doesn’t get much more remote anywhere on the planet than Eastern Bhutan. This co-ed 17-day tour includes 5 days of trekking in the rarely visited region of Eastern Bhutan. You’ll also partake in elephant and jeep safaris in Northeast India. This area of Bhutan opened to travelers in 2009 and will be like nothing you’ve ever experienced. Includes the Mongar Festival and a hike to Tiger’s Nest. Space is limited to 12 people and is on a first come basis. This WILL sell out quickly – please don’t delay. See the full itinerary.
BHUTAN PHOTOGRAPHY – SEPT. 17 – 28, 2010
Join former National Geographic photographer and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Natalie Fobes, as she leads a 12-day co-ed photography tour to Bhutan.
The Himalayas are your backdrop as you capture images of the harvest season (wheat and chilli peppers) and cultural festivals. Included are light treks and visits to monasteries, all while you learn tips from this internationally renowned photographer and experienced tour guide. See the full itinerary.
For more on Bhutan, visit my WanderGallery and read my blog posts.
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October Newsletter Winner!
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Welcome to all new subscribers!
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Wander Recommendations
On the Bookshelf
Bicycle Diaries
by David Byrne
By now, you may have heard him on NPR or seen him speak in your city. David Byrne – yes of Talking Heads fame – writes about his experiences as an urban bicyclist for the past 30 years. He rides while on tour and at home. This book is a mish-mash of his random musings of cities, from London to Sydney, as he’s peddled his way around the world on his fold-up bike. Available on Amazon.
In the iPod
Paris to Cuba
by Mario Grigorov
A little lounge-like, a little like Madelyn Peyroux, Paris to Cuba is comprised of a sultry selection of tunes that are meant to be ethereal. It’s pleasant. And I don’t mean that in a bad way – it’s just not passionate, like you might hope to find with a CD with Cuba in its name. Definitely background music but lovely background music just the same! Available on Amazon
In the DVD Player
Trainspotting
This is an oldie, but I missed it when it first came out. After being inspired by Ewan McGregor’s travels in Long Way Down, I went back and watched this great movie. The story of heroin addicts in Scotland, it’s honest, gross, sad and funny. I’m surprised that I never watched this when it was first released but I may not have been ready for the brutal honesty it depicts. Well worth a watch. Available on Amazon
PacSafe VentureSafe 20L
With slashproof panels and slashproof straps, the VentureSafe 20L is a great daybag for gals and guys. At first glance I thought this bag would be too big for my daily travel needs but it actually appears bulkier than it is due to the heavy duty straps and back padding. Read more…
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World Eats
Mycha’s got an excellent recipe this month for Calamarata Pasta with Blue Cheese. This calls for a unique noodle and features sun-dried tomatoes and a cheese you might not be used to pairing with pasta – both add a nice zing. Top it with fresh parsley and you’re halfway to Italy.
For more ethnic eats, see Myscha’s blog, World Eats and Readers’ Treats.
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Wanderlust in the News
The news maven is on vacation in South Asia 
But, check out the latest issue of Real Simple Magazine for my holiday travel tips and stay tuned as Wanderlust and Lipstick will soon be featured in Every Day with Rachel Ray and Real Simple this fall!
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Beth
