Nothing beats a leafy, brimming bowl layered with fresh garden pickings and the farmers market bounty. Sweet corn and juicy tomatoes are ripe headliners in high summer and pair up in this vibrant salad inspired by Italian panzanella. Panzanella translates to bread (pane) and a deep plate or bowl (zanella). It’s a Tuscan and Umbrian…
Nothing Says Summer Like Barbecue Chicken
By Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD From EatingWell This healthy barbecue chicken recipe is easy to make and is packed with so much flavor, thanks to the sweetness from orange zest and juice. You can make this recipe with whole chicken legs or all drumsticks or thighs. Grilled Chicken with Citrus-BBQ Glaze Serves 4 Active…
The Misty Splendor of Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes
In Croatia’s rugged interior, a stone’s throw from the Bosnian border, hides one of Europe’s most exotic hikes: through Plitvice (PLEET-veet-seh) Lakes National Park. There’s nothing like this leafy valley of 16 terraced lakes, laced together by waterfalls and miles of pleasant plank walks. Years ago, after a dozen or so visits, I thought I…
Rail Pass News
The biggest rail pass news is not good news: This October, the prices for Japan Rail Pass will increase by a hefty 69 percent. At its current price of 29,650 yen (about $205), the base seven-day pass is a no-brainer: It costs about the same as one high-speed round-trip between Tokyo and Osaka or Kyoto,…
More Than Fat: Obesity Linked to Mental Disorders
Obesity can significantly increase the risk of psychiatric disorder, according to a new study of the potential causal relationship between obesity and mental health. The association between obesity and mental health is well established, including a 2006 epidemiologic survey of U.S. adults nationwide that found an association between obesity and a lifetime diagnosis of major depression,…
The Outer Banks: Beyond the Beach
In a survey conducted by online travel deals site Travelzoo of its 15 million members, 57 percent are looking into a beach vacation this year “combined with touring and dining.” This is good news for beach-adjacent attractions that may often get overlooked. As one hits the beach this summer, it may be worth extricating oneself…
Madikwe: The Most Amazing Game Reserve You’ve Never Heard Of
The sky was just turning to rust, a pale reflection of the iron-rich red soil below, here in the far reaches of the Kalahari Desert. With the day quickly fading, we needed to make a reluctant retreat back to the lodge. But it was hard to leave. After all, we had just witnessed was one…
Turkey Burgers
Most turkey burgers are dry and tasteless and leave you yearning for the real deal. Not these! I add turkey sausage—a trick often used with meatballs—to amp up the flavor and make the burgers incredibly juicy. The best part is that, thanks to the highly seasoned sausage, you can throw them together in a matter…
US Updates Travel Advisories for 14 Countries
By Rich Thomaselli From TravelPulse The United States government has updated several travel advisories in the past couple of weeks. On June 22, the State Department issued a new travel advisory for Ecuador. The South American country is at the Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution advisory. The U.S. says some areas are at risk and…
How to Pick Wallpaper for Your Living Room
By Hunter Boyce From Atlanta Journal-Constitution Wallpaper is back in a big way this year, and that means it’s finding its way into every room. Many homeowners are beginning to experiment with bringing wallpaper into the living room for a more vibrant and varied aesthetic, so the interior design pros are offering their advice to…
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