There's an astounding variety of drinks found around the world; some are familiar and delicious, while others come in combinations of liquors and ingredients that simply don't seem like they belong and which illustrate how much taste can vary from place to place. But there's always one thing that can bring the uniqueness of people together, and that's a unique alcoholic drink.
Burial is the oldest of human rituals. From simple stone dolmens to the glory of the pyramids, humans have spent a lot of time and energy providing the deceased with a decent send-off. Basic or bombastic, cemeteries tell us how people died, but also how they lived. Anne Supsic profiles 12 of the most interesting cemeteries in the world.
New Orleans is more than just Mardi Gras. Jessica Broughton recommends her favorite Big Easy spots guaranteed to delight writers and literature lovers.
New Orleans may already be a popular vacation destination, but BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel wants to make sure you love NOLA for more than just Bourbon Street. Here are Jessica's NOLA DOs & DON'Ts.
Street food is often cheap, tasty, and in many cases, more sanitary than food cooked in restaurants (anything you can watch cooked in front of you is a safe bet), plus there's no better way to taste the food of the people - those cheap eats enjoyed by locals of all ages and incomes. Jenn Miller takes us on a tour of eleven of her favorite street foods.
Who says you have to be in France to celebrate Bastille Day? Find out where the Fête is in the U.S. - chances are, there's an event near you. Vive la France!
For this week's How I Travel, we're talking to Top Chef winner Hosea Rosenberg, about connecting with the locals, sampling street food, and bus trips gone awry.
Sick of Disney Land and Sea World? Why not take your kids to Lago de Atitlan or Prague instead? Jenn Miller shares her tips for making any destination "family friendly" as well as six places you should definitely take your kids.
There's an astounding variety of drinks found around the world; some are familiar and delicious, while others come in combinations of liquors and ingredients that simply don't seem like they belong and which illustrate how much taste can vary from place to place. But there's always one thing that can bring the uniqueness of people together, and that's a unique alcoholic drink. 
Burial is the oldest of human rituals. From simple stone dolmens to the glory of the pyramids, humans have spent a lot of time and energy providing the deceased with a decent send-off. Basic or bombastic, cemeteries tell us how people died, but also how they lived. Anne Supsic profiles 12 of the most interesting cemeteries in the world. 
New Orleans is more than just Mardi Gras. Jessica Broughton recommends her favorite Big Easy spots guaranteed to delight writers and literature lovers. 
New Orleans may already be a popular vacation destination, but BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel wants to make sure you love NOLA for more than just Bourbon Street. Here are Jessica's NOLA DOs & DON'Ts. 
Street food is often cheap, tasty, and in many cases, more sanitary than food cooked in restaurants (anything you can watch cooked in front of you is a safe bet), plus there's no better way to taste the food of the people - those cheap eats enjoyed by locals of all ages and incomes. Jenn Miller takes us on a tour of eleven of her favorite street foods. 
Erin Hutton reflects on New Orleans, the Crescent City that never stops celebrating, and the beautiful nature of this unique American culture. 
Who says you have to be in France to celebrate Bastille Day? Find out where the Fête is in the U.S. - chances are, there's an event near you. Vive la France! 
Fireworks shows are the highlight of Independence Day Festivals across the U.S.. Spencer Spellman offers a list of the top shows. 
For this week's How I Travel, we're talking to Top Chef winner Hosea Rosenberg, about connecting with the locals, sampling street food, and bus trips gone awry. 
Sick of Disney Land and Sea World? Why not take your kids to Lago de Atitlan or Prague instead? Jenn Miller shares her tips for making any destination "family friendly" as well as six places you should definitely take your kids. 