Scotland is an incredibly gorgeous country, with so much history to soak in. Let's take a day trip to Stirling, and see what happens along the way.
A staple of Jamaican barbecue, when I first sampled jerk chicken in the U.S. Virgin Islands, I expected a combination of tropical flavors like pineapple and coconut with hints of teriyaki. Instead, jerk seasoning tastes more like a collision of Christmas with undercurrents of Mexican and Cuban cooking and a blast of heat.
Florida Culture for the Week of June 24 by Josh Garrick
June 28 to July 15 – Breakthrough Theatre presents In the Gloaming
Foods are what keep us alive, right? So why does the human race eat food like “Bandit Burger! And if you don’t want a mile long one then how about a junior Bandit Burger!”? (Courtesy of Mc Donalds commercial.) I mean really, why not a smelly durian fruit?
Smoothies - They are a simple and really easy beverage to make. My sister and I have a serious obsession with making different kinds of smoothies. The ingredients in a smoothie can be endless, and we like to mix things up. Trying and making weird smoothies is a pastime that I enjoy. I once tried a kale smoothie that was surprisingly delicious.
Writer Maliha Masood is good at getting inside a culture – and sharing it. We’ve interviewed her on Wandering Educators before, for her interesting book, Zaatar Days, Henna Nights: Adventures, Dreams, and Destinations Across the Middle East.
Destination: Bulgaria
An insider’s guide of how to prepare for a trip to Bulgaria - and what to expect when you get there

Etur, Bulgaria
Galicia, in northwest Spain, feels more like Ireland or Scotland. This is due to its shamrock green geography, ancient Celtic heritage, and its bagpipe music. But Galicia breaks the stereotypical Spanish mold in other ways, including its culture, gastronomy, and viticulture.
When you’re traveling, it’s easy to fall out of your normal health and hygiene routines, often to your detriment. Getting sick or causing years of trouble isn’t worth letting go of your health routines! If you have kids, it’s even more important to keep both yourself and your kids healthy.
Are you a museum buff? Me, too. Wherever I travel, I always try to discover local art, culture, and history.