12 Holiday Dishes from Around the World

Crispy latkes laden with sour cream, sweet-smelling fruit pies spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, roasted turkey paired with creamy mashed potatoes and tangy cranberry sauce, a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken… The holidays are almost upon us, which means plenty of specialty dishes we can’t wait to sink our teeth into. (Yes, we meant to Read More …

Traveling in the Yucatán: Inside Mexico’s best kept secret

My husband and I were looking for a fun winter trip that wouldn’t be too difficult to fit into a week, and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico turned out to be the perfect option: with the warm weather, the lack of jetlag, and the short flight times, plus the fact that neither of us had Read More …

Modern-day Kids vs. the Ancient Mayans

What’s the difference between kids of today and those who lived over 1500 years ago? Not as much as you think, especially when it comes to Mayan youth. Kids of Mayan culture—an ancient tribe of people who lived where Mexico, Belize and Guatemala are today—chewed gum, learned the three Rs and even went to ball Read More …