by Amy Mallett Ah, Paris. Just saying the word conjures a feeling of wistful longing and evokes a little, breathy sigh. I can attest that everything you’ve ever heard about it in a song or seen in a movie is true: Paris is a magical, mystical place. With the exception of picking up a flu…
by Avi Kramer Train stations in seemingly every city in China are packed with country folks, “nongmin” or peasants as they’re called, crouched on the curb, waiting for a job. They are tiny people with wide eyes dressed in old military fatigues. Next to them are puffy, thin-canvas bags that hold all of their worldly…
by Sharon Spence Lieb Chiang Mai, Thailand… In my fantasy, I am Keeper of the Royal Elephants for his Majesty, The King of Thailand: “Bring me a female White Elephant,” my King commands. “Sacred and rare, they’re not easily found. I hear they are charmed by purple orchids.” “Your Majesty,” I stammer. “In all my…
by Stephanie Block I am the worst person to write this article. My idea of an outdoor adventure is being approached by an off-leash poodle at the park near my house. Don’t get me wrong—I love the outdoors. I’m glad it’s there. I just don’t feel the need to commune much with its poison oaks…
by Sarah Ruether Like many women, I used to be afraid to travel alone. But when my sister fell back on her promise to show me Chile, I knew that if I wanted to go, I would have to go alone. I had completed my course work for graduate school, and felt the walls of…
by Roxanne Van Leuven, Style Diva A girl’s gotta have great gadgets, and our Style Diva recommends these Top Ten! 1.iPod with Video The innovative iPod has improved yet again, making tiresome travel and weary work commutes a thing of the past. Whether you’re in the mood for music, movies or you’re simply desperate to…
by Stephanie Block That’s “doe-say” Vida for all you non-Portuguese speakers. The language of Brazil translates very well with Jordan Veatch-Goffi’s exciting new athletic wear collection, Ativa. I met up with designer Jordan V. where else? A posh health club. She was dressed in her signature digs, that tell-tale Doce Vida bright piping in relief…