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10 Things to Do in Havana, Cuba

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Iris

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For most Americans born after the 1958 embargo, Cuba has remained an island of mystery even though it’s only 105 miles off the shore of Key West, Florida. We know very little of Cuba–perhaps only the 3 c’s–Communism, cars, and cigars, but the destination is so much more than that. The island is alive with art, culture, music, and history. Cuba has a…

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MidAtlantic Wine and Food Festival Recap

This weekend was an embarrassment of riches; it was one of those truly indulgent weekends in which all my activities–and I mean all–centered around food. Needless to say, there is no other way I’d care to spend my time. As a native Delawarean, I was thrilled to attend the MidAtlantic…

Not the Media’s Mexico: The Culture, Cuisine, & Beauty of Huatulco

THIS IS PART OF A SERIES ON THE FOOD, CULTURE, AND SIGHTS OF HUATULCO,…

[PIC] Cleanliness an Issue for Philly Restaurant Employees?

Call me a germophobe, but I rarely use public bathrooms. I mean,…

The Farm Life: A Day in Pictures

Photography·Travel

There’s a time for talking and there’s a time for quiet. My mother used to say that quite frequently when I was a child and I never knew if that particular saying came from a deep well of wisdom or if she was just annoyed by my endless stream of…

Hotel Grande Bretagne: A Grecian Jewel

It’s not entirely fair to judge a hotel (or any location in Athens, really) by the ability to see the Acropolis from…

The Famous Peach Liqueur of Cochem, Germany

Germany’s Mosel Valley is dotted with lush greenery, storybook castles, and endless stretches of vineyards and it is also the place where…

Empty spa pool aboard Viking river cruise ship

Indulge in a Snowy Nordic Spa Bath Aboard This Cruise Line

There is so much to be admired about a travel company’s commitment to going above and beyond expectations, and unique amenities certainly…

What to Eat & Drink in Costa Rica

Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama, Costa Rica is a Central American country that draws heavily on culinary staples from Latin America yet…

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