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Argentine Asado and Chimichurri

Argentine Asado and Chimichurri

Due to its vastly differing cultural regions, traditional food spans a broad range throughout Argentina. Italian influences bring pasta and gelato, Welsh communities bring teahouses and scones, Spanish influences bring empanadas. But one traditional style of food is...

Greek Roasted Mackerel and Tzatziki

Greek Roasted Mackerel and Tzatziki

With all its coastal regions, fish holds a central place in traditional Greek food. Fresh, whole fish is easy to find, and simple, quality ingredients help make a simple piece of fish into something special.  Mackerel are the perfect fish for healthy eating. High...

Best Airline Beds in the Sky

Best Airline Beds in the Sky

If uncomfortably narrow seats and unsuccessful attempts to fall asleep while sitting upright have tainted your memory of flying economy-class style, you’re not alone. While many would say seat comfort is one of the most important aspects of flying, some airlines have...

Drink This, Not That: A (Sort of) Healthy Guide to Spring Break

Drink This, Not That: A (Sort of) Healthy Guide to Spring Break

If you’re daydreaming about your upcoming spring break vacation, you’re probably thinking about that vibrant tropical drink with fruit slices and those delicate toothpick umbrellas hanging over the rim. But beware - hidden behind that beautiful frosty-glass façade...

A Quick Guide to Eating Healthy at the Airport

A Quick Guide to Eating Healthy at the Airport

From the heavenly scent of crisp, golden French fries to the delectable whipped cream-topped caramel macchiato, our favorite guilty-pleasure foods are everywhere in the small confines of the airport terminal. While junk food lovers may consider this heaven on earth,...

Helping People with Disabilities While Traveling

Helping People with Disabilities While Traveling

The New York Times recently had an article shining a light on what it’s like to travel with a loved one who’s autistic. As the article pointed out, no matter how many precautions parents might make, their stomachs are going to be in knots until they return home. So…...

10 Extreme Things (That Aren’t Space Jumps) to Do on Vacation

10 Extreme Things (That Aren’t Space Jumps) to Do on Vacation

Daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner recently captivated the world with his 24-mile leap from the edge of space to a nice soft landing in the New Mexico desert. During his leap into history, Baumgartner reached speeds of 834 miles an hour. Well, damn. In honor of...

The 007 Healthiest Things James Bond Ever Did While Traveling The World

The 007 Healthiest Things James Bond Ever Did While Traveling The World

This Friday, October 5th is the 50th of the first James Bond film, Dr. No. Over the last five decades, 007 has traversed the globe while battling bad guys, and he’s always done it style. But he hasn’t always… uh… made healthy choices. And sometimes it showed, like...