Rasma Raisters
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My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.
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Living In Majestic Palaces
Europe France One of the famous palaces in the world is the Palace of Versailles. If you can imagine finding yourself among such luxury where once Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette lived. Walking the corridors of history could seem to be an impossible dream. Yet, now a luxury boutique hotel Airelles Chateau de Versailles, Le Grand Controle has opened its door within the palace walls. Visitors have a choice of rooms, suites and a luxurious apartment. Hotel guests can also get access to the palace after hours and can sign up for behind-the-scenes tours.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
Great Songs by Gene Pitney
Gene Pitney an American singer, songwriter, musician and sound engineer came into this world on February 17. 1940 in Hartford, Connecticut. He had two older and two younger siblings and the family lived in Rockville, Connecticut. At Rockville High School he formed his first band Gene & the Genials. He was crazy about doo-wop and sang with a group called The Embers.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Beat
Not Smelling Like a Rose
Many will remember the Disney cartoon "Bambi" in it Bambie the deer meets up with a skunk. Bambi was trying to learn what everything around him was called. He learned that the colorful blooms he saw were flowers and when a skunk emerged from the flowers he looked at it and said, "Flower." Unfortunately, it was not a flower and if it had been it would have been a very smelly flower but the skunk accepted being called Flower. So remembering that from my childhood I decided to write about both the smelliest flowers and the smelliest animals in the world in one article.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Earth
The Haunted Caribbean
White witch of Montego Bay The impressive Rose Hall Great House in Montego Bay seems to be haunted by a woman named Annie Plamer who has been honored as the White Witch. She was an evil woman who tortured and killed slaves in the basement of her house, Rose Hall.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Horror
Spice Up Your World
Europe France Thym de Provence is an evergreen herb that has culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses. It is one of the most fragrant herbs that is grown, With a lemony aftertaste it's used for stews, marinades, sauces, soups and salads. This herb blends just right with tomatoes, fresh or fried vegetables, grilled goat cheese, or roasted poultry.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Feast
Eating On the Run
Europe The Netherlands Stamppot means mashed pot and is a traditional Dutch dish. It consists of mashed potatoes and one or several vegetables like kale, spinach, endive, turnip, or sauerkraut. The dish is called hutspot if the potatoes are mashed with onions and carrots. It is served with smoked sausage or cooked meat on the side.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Feast
Natural Landmarks in Australia
Queensland Stretching along the northeast of Australia you'll find the state of Queensland with a coastline that is nearly 7,000km long. Its capital Brisbane offers surfing beaches and the city of Cairns is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
Skewer Your Meat
Europe Azerbaijan Tava kebab is a famous meat dish prepared with local herbs, vegetables, and eggs. First, minced mutton or beef is mixed with finely chopped onions and garlic then shaped into meatballs and pan-fried. Along with the meat in the pan tomatoes, green chilis, cilantro, and mint are added. A beaten egg can be added to the pan to blend everything together or when served an egg sunny-side up placed on top of the meat.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Feast
Crossing Many Bridges
Arizona London Bridge in Lake Havasu makes you feel like you're in England. When the London Bridge spanning the Thames River in London, England was replaced in 1831, an American tycoon had the old bridge sent brick by brick to the US. Soon Lake Havasu in Arizona also had a London Bridge and it became one of the most famous bridges in the US. Today it is a new reinforced concrete structure that is surrounded by the original London Bridge masonry.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
Amazing Caribbean Landmarks
Antigua and Barbuda is an independent Commonwealth country that consists of two namesake islands. It is located where the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea meet. It is known for its reef-lined beaches, rainforests, and resorts. Its capital is St. John's.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Wander
