If you’re visiting Havana, inevitably you will explore Old Havana (Habana Vieja). It’s filled with cobblestone streets, restored historic buildings and loads of cafés. The problem with Old Havana is that you won't find many locals beside you as you sip... Continue Reading →
When you hear the phrase one-stop shop, you might think of a place that has men's, women's and children's clothing. Or a corner store that has bread, milk and wine. Chances are you aren't thinking a one-stop shop is the... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for a bit of swagger, head over to Joya in Palo Alto. The restaurant features a wide range of modern Spanish and Latin dishes. You'll find traditional tapas like papas bravas and queso fundido along with more robust entrees... Continue Reading →
There are certain things you can't get enough of: thank yous, vacation days and shoes might be on your list. Truffles are grocery store gold and a culinary treasure it's nearly impossible to overdose on. Just the thought of truffles is enough to... Continue Reading →
When you think of the ideal place to buy a bikini, places like Los Angeles or Rio de Janeiro might make your dream shopping list. For luxurious lingerie, perhaps you'd prefer to head to Paris. Havana... Continue Reading →
Nestled in the foothills of Northern California's Sierra Azul mountain range lies Los Gatos. The statues of stone cats sprinkled throughout Los Gatos' downtown serve as a friendly reminder that the town is named after big cats (settlers often heard mountain lion growls... Continue Reading →
Thai iced tea and sugar cane juice are just a few of the many refreshing drinks you can slurp in Thailand. Anchan is another traditional Thai beverage you'll want to get familiar with. Anchan (which is also known as sweet butterfly pea... Continue Reading →
Photogenic Trinidad and the the Valley de los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills) is one of nine places in Cuba that is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It seems as though every tourist has the Spanish colonial city (and its... Continue Reading →
Hiking Patagonia's heavenly peaks takes stamina, strength... and chocolate. Puerto Natales serves as a gateway to the breathtaking Patagonian fjords and Torres del Paine National Park. It's a compact little city that's easy to walk and has a surprisingly large (for its... Continue Reading →
