Planning to travel for spooky season? Have you considered going south? Many nations in Central and South America don’t celebrate Halloween but enjoy other holidays and ceremonies around the same date, stretching beyond October 31st into the first two days of November. If you want a unique experience, here are some cities you can visit to see festivals specific to…
One of Spanish culture's best-known and most culturally significant recipes, paella is now beloved worldwide for its rich flavor and numerous variations. Originally from the Valencian community on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, paella is traditionally prepared with rabbit, chicken, beans, and broth. Some versions include meat and/or seafood; vegetables are also popular. The recipe below delivers a big punch…
Traveling can be exhilarating, but it’s generally physically demanding. If many young, healthy leisure globetrotters find it exhausting, people with arthritis will find lengthy road trips and extended flights even more taxing. I know this firsthand because I’ve traveled a lot with my parents, who’ve been dealing with joint inflammation since their mid-40s. I’ve seen them try every trick in…
Are you excited about your vacation to Ireland but less excited about the prospect of winding up in pubs where your only option is to say, “I’ll just have the chips?” While eating at least a few potatoes is probably a rite of passage, visiting Ireland as a vegetarian doesn’t need to limit your experience. Here are some things to…
If you’re an American, a fall foliage trip might evoke specific images of sweaters, coffee, and small towns in New England. But leaves change color worldwide, and there are far-flung places where you can witness the magic of the changing seasons in a new and exciting setting. If you are planning a trip to Asia for the fall, consider elevating…
Originating on the isle of Crete, Kolokithokeftedes are now popular throughout all the Greek Islands and incorporate classic Greek flavors to delicious effect. Translating to ‘zucchini meatball,’ Kolokithokeftedes make a delicious and satisfying meal, especially when paired with creamy tzatziki. In the recipe below, traditional white flour is swapped for chickpea flour, making these fritters gluten-free and packed with plant-based…
For centuries, miso has held a celebrated place in the cuisine and culture of Japan. Traditionally a fermented soybean paste, miso comes in many versions and varieties (over 1,300 worldwide!). Aged for varying lengths, sometimes just a few months (producing a lighter, sweeter miso) and sometimes years (producing a darker, more savory miso), it can also be made from rice,…
Choosing what you want to eat is a big decision. You deserve something delicious and satisfying, but the food should also support your health. Consider these health benefits of seafood when picking your next meal from the best restaurants in the world. 1. It Fights Eye Diseases Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most powerful nutrients in seafood. You’ll…
From straightforward travel guides to personal memoirs, there is no shortage of great travel reads. That’s good news, because it offers countless ways to experience new parts of the world from your own couch. But it can be hard to know where to start. Whether travel books are part of your reading repertoire or you’ve never cracked the spine of…
By the time I arrived in Colombia, I’d been traveling through Central America, heading south, for three months. After a week in lively Medellin visiting Pablo Escobar’s stomping grounds and paragliding in the Andes Mountains, and a quick stop in touristy Cartagena, I was searching for somewhere to unwind. Heading east by bus from Cartagena along Colombia’s Caribbean coastline, I…
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