They say the secret to getting to know a culture is born through a passion for its food. Spain is no exception. Paella, the country’s most well-known and celebrated dish, is a reflection of the richness and diversity of the country that created it. The bright, inviting colors and layers of intense flavor the dish…
Globally-inspired Design Whether you just returned from your dream vacation or it is a fond memory of years past, we all like to re-live the days and weeks spent at our favorite destination. Undoubtedly, we have all brought home a special memento that might be sitting in a hall closet or packed away in the…
Plastic surgery has leaped out of the taboo closet. And apparently, if you get 10 procedures in one day you can grab the cover of People magazine. A little nip and tuck to maintain a more youthful and refreshed appearance is more common in the 21st century than in past years. In recent years, tourism…
by Allison Neves Continuing where Part One left off: When we arrived in San Salvador in May of 2007, the changes and improvements made since my last visit in 1995 were readily apparent. The city had a completely different feel, a different energy. On our drive from the airport to my aunt’s house, we saw…
by Allison Neves Well ladies, it’s summertime and whether you’re trying to maintain your workout regimen while traveling to a balmy locale or you are just trying to stick to it regardless of your own city’s unbearable heat, there are a few things you should keep in mind in order to stay healthy while trying…
by Allison Neves Do you remember those Choose Your Own Adventure books that you would order through the Scholastic Book Club when you were a kid? You know…the ones that allowed you, the reader, to be a double agent, or a famous celebrity or even an space ship captain on a mission to save the…
by Allison Neves As a travel writer, I find myself in and out of different time zones a handful of times each year. I’ve had my occasional bouts with jet lag and usually, within a day or so, all is right with the world and my internal time clock has acclimated. I’ve never experienced anything…