If you'd visited the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami less than a decade ago, you would see a very different place altogether. Originally a Puerto Rican neighborhood, it was known mostly for its warehouses and import/export businesses. Some still stand, surrounded by graffitied nightclubs. In the … [Read more...] about Exploring Miami’s Wynwood Neighborhood
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Caroline in the City Guide to Toronto
After visiting Toronto, Canada for a conference a few years back, I found the city to be perhaps one of the most underrated in North America. The city is a melting pot of different cultures, bringing in ethnic eateries with influences from China, Vietnam, India and beyond. The young and hip have … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Toronto
Making Water Filters with Wine to Water
Water is our most precious resource. You hear it all the time on television. And despite situations like the drought in California, it doesn't really affect our daily lives. We still have water to drink, cook with and bathe with. But what if we didn't? In my travels, I've visited plenty of places … [Read more...] about Making Water Filters with Wine to Water
Behind the Curtain: May 2016
I’ve come to look forward to these monthly posts about what I’m into beyond travel because there’s so much more to my life than where I go, despite the fact that it’s something I love. It’s funny how many people respond with their obsessions or agree with mine! As with last month, I’m sharing the … [Read more...] about Behind the Curtain: May 2016
From Cacao to Chocolate
As we traipsed through the forest, following our guide, my mind was on my exposed arms and the potential for mosquito bites. It was too hot to wear long sleeves, so I was distracted until I saw the brightly colored, football-shaped items dangling in odd spots from trees. There didn't seem to be … [Read more...] about From Cacao to Chocolate