by Adrian Northrup Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean your traveling has to. Explore the untouched depths of the earth, visit restaurants across the country and experience unforgettable culture from your own home, via television. TV shows offer viewers a look at a different world without even having to leave their couch….
To call this a typical restaurant opening would be like saying American Idol is just a talent show. Both are phenomenon’s that defy description. American Idol garners more votes than a presidential election, and I can’t recall being this excited about a meal since my first dinner at Chez Panisse, 25 years ago. I was…
by Allison Neves PART ONE: It was 1992 when the peace treaty between the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) guerillas and the government of El Salvador was signed. The bloody civil war was a peasant revolution that had raged on unofficially since the late 70’s. During that time, more than 80,000 people were killed…
by Karla Erovick Mexico is one of my favorite beach destinations and Mazatlán was chosen for its maximum authenticity and lack of tourists. There are many words to describe Mazatlán but my favorite is “essencia” meaning the essence; which in Mazatlan’s case is beauty, warmth and hospitality. I only have to close my eyes to…
by Felicia Kamriani The mere mention of the Mexican city, Cancun, conjures up images of wild co-eds on spring break or, perhaps, overcrowded kiddie pools. But, I found an entirely distinctive experience just thirty minutes south of the infamous and bustling, Zona Hotelera. Lomas Travel whisked me from the Cancun airport in a private sedan,…
by Stephanie Block In a word: Radu. Our guide, with his encyclopedic knowledge, passion for history, and unwavering energy, made the difference between a great trip and a once-in-a-lifetime one. Amidst the lackluster cuisine (who knew there was so much schnitzel in Transylvania?), shabby 3-star hotels (except Hotel Dracula of course!!) and hotter-than-three-hells weather in…
by Felicia Kamriani AZUL Blue is the best-kept secret south of the boarder. This five star, gourmet all-inclusive boutique resort on the Mayan Riviera, is the premier Mexican getaway for celebs and VIPs alike. Newly opened in November 2006, AZUL Blue offers a secluded escape from the bustling Zona Hotelera of Cancún. Located in Tulum,…