Aniseed-flavored spirits Some 1,500 years before Christ, these licorice-flavored spirits were valued as healing agents by the Egyptians. In the nineteenth century, absinthe, a potent aniseed aperitif distilled from wormwood, became a highly fashionable drink on both sides of the Atlantic, but intemperate enjoyment of it proved dangerous because it often led to madness or death. Consequently, early in the…
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Never Miss A Cheap Jamaica Get Away Plan
The key to planning a vacation that will not empty out your pockets is research on vacation packages. It will not do to fly by the seat of your pants unless you have the resources to do it. Cheap Jamaica vacation packages are a boon for those who like to try new things, but they can be a horrific experience…
Bring Yourself Back To Life In Barbados Barbados Travel Information
Situated to the east of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean, Barbados is an independent island nation and a tropical getaway with considerable historical sites to boot. With a long British history and settlements dating as early as 300 CE, Barbados offers travelers a tantalizing resort rendezvous and a taste of colonial and slave legacy. Book your airfare to Barbados…
What Is A Mojito
Not only is the Mojito one of the most popular cocktails in the world, but people love to talk about it too. It’s mentioned on TV, it’s in books it’s doing the talk show rounds, it’s all over the place. So I looked it up a few recipes to see what all the fuss was about. It’s a minty drink…