Only having been to Atlantic City once, I was sadly under the impression that the city was little more than a bunch of casinos, clubs, and a beaten up post-Sandy economy. Unbeknownst to me was that Atlantic City is much, much more. A lovely city full of lively people,...
by Emma Lord This summer I lived boldly and decided that after my month-long internship in Seattle, I was going to hop down the coast and spend a week traveling alone in the beautiful city of San Francisco. And my heart was stolen. Or, more accurately, my stomach. I...
Some argue that Philadelphia sucks. I strenuously object. I love its outdoor murals, funky South Street shops, art in the park, liberal BYOB policy and people who go out of their way to be kind (raging Eagles fans excluded). More thrillingly, I love that Philly’s...
Peru was my first time visit to a Spanish-speaking country as well as my first trip to South America. I had a great experience, covering the standard tourist stuff such as Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu, but I was also fortunate enough to be traveling with a group of...
by GMF Staff | UPDATED Jan 3, 2019 | PUBLISHED Jul 12, 2014 | Travel | 2MIN READ
by Jaclyn Jecha As we continued our road trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina for a family vacation, we were in search of more BBQ. This time, we wanted traditional South Carolina BBQ with that signature Carolina gold mustard sauce. Again we used the Southern Foodways...
by Gabie Bacques Like any other city, there are two ways to do New Orleans—the tourist way and the local way. Luckily for everyone, they both provide phenomenal eats. However, living in the Big Easy isn’t all crawfish and beignets. Growing up in and around the Big...
by Amanda Terillo I drove from Richmond to Charlottesville VA, and came across a farmhouse brewery called Lickinghole Creek Brewery. The brewery is a water-conscious, environmentally-friendly brewery. They brew with well water (which is how they got their name)! They...
I couldn’t leave London without heading to Chef Mark Hix’s Hix SoHo, which came recommended by Art and Soul Executive Chef Wes Morton. So that’s exactly where I headed after watching Les Misérables. View this post on Instagram British food in modern bistro setting...
As a teenager, I probably watched Julia Roberts’ Notting Hill at least 100 times. (Too bad I’m now older than Anna Scott–and sadly still single.) That said, while in London I absolutely had to make it to the Notting Hill neighborhood. After walking around and...
My first meal in London was at Scalini, an informal Italian restaurant with unique decor, excellent food, and unpretentious service with a touch of charm. The restaurant’s philosophy is “simplicity, passion, and recognition.” It was cozy for couples, accommodating to...
