Mariana Zapata

Puerto Rican cuisine does not get the hype it deserves. The island is known for its piña coladas (invented here), friendly...

Love makes the world go round and food is love, so — figuratively and literally — food makes the world go...

Every year on May 5, countless Americans head out to the nearest Tex-Mex restaurant and order margaritas and chips for Cinco...

Even if you haven’t read Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” you know the story and its title character.  The vampire has captured our...

Lake-town vacations are a timeless American tradition, one that involves barbecuing or picnicking on the shore, swimming in the refreshing waters...

One of the most visually striking scenes in “Life of Pi” is when the protagonist is lost in the dark vastness...

California has more national parks than any other state, with an impressive nine parks showcasing the West Coast’s natural beauty.  Some...

When thinking about Puerto Rico, the first thing that comes to mind is the beach. And with good reason — the...

The Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest and most staggeringly beautiful salt flat, hides within the folds of the Bolivian Altiplano...

We see trees of green, red roses, too, and have to agree with Louis Armstrong that this is a wonderful world....