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Movie Monday: Tango is Alive in Argentina
Tango originated along the Rio de la Plata, the natural border between Argentina and Uruguay, in the 1890′s. The sultry dance was influenced by both European and African cultures, like the candombe dances performed by…
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Parrilla Tour Buenos Aires
In a city of thirteen million people, you can imagine how many culinary options there are to choose from. So what’s a culture-loving foodie to do when presented with so many choices? Easy.…
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What it Means to be An American
I’ve traveled to many beautiful, fascinating countries in my thirty-four years on this planet. I’m constantly reordering my favorite places around in my head, readying myself for those: “what’s your favorite country?” questions.…
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Festival International de Louisiane: Fall In Love With The World
In my last post, I couldn’t decide which of two Louisiana music festivals to attend this past weekend: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival or Lafayette’s Festival International de Louisiane. Jazz Fest is always a good time,…
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French Quarter Festival In New Orleans: The Cat’s Out Of The Bag
French Quarter Festival, the kid sister of the more popular Jazz and Heritage Festival, remains one of Southern Louisiana’s most cherished celebrations. Once one of NOLA’s best kept secrets, it is quickly becoming not…
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Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC
What happens when you mix flowers, food, music, friends and that long-awaited for spring-time weather? A whole lotta fun times, that’s what! I’m speaking of the annual, two-week long celebration of peace, love…
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Explore Bangkok Like a Local, But Don’t Fall for the Gem Scam (Like We Did)!!
So what do I mean when I say “explore Bangkok like a local,” exactly? Have you ever visited a city often enough to where you felt unrushed and able to spend time discovering…
