Let’s face it—Las Vegas isn’t the kind of place we’d automatically associate with a healthy and rejuvenating vacation experience. In fact, Vegas is more widely known for its indulgences in alcohol, fatty foods, promiscuous sex, late night gambling stretches and more of the like. And while there is no shortage of booze-laden smoke-filled casinos, lacking even a single ray of natural light, there are still plenty of ways to have a healthy vacation in the City of Sin, and to return home …More

How people eat a cupcake tells you a lot about their personality. Do they lick the frosting first and then chow down on the rest? Or do they go at it from the bottom up, saving the sweetest part for last? (Patience is a virtue, sure, but that seems a little excessive!) Here’s some good news for you individual-sized pastry enthusiasts out there: Whichever way you want to digest them, New York City is a great place to show your true cupcake colors. Sweet Revenge founder Marlo Scott wasn’t always a …More

There’s no way to experience everything that Las Vegas has to offer in only two days – but there’s definitely enough time to see some of the city’s best offerings. Whatever sort of traveler you are, and whatever sort of experience you’re looking for, Vegas can easily fill a long weekend’s schedule with a non-stop line-up of exciting activities that are sure to seem tailor-made to your likings. Just make sure to have a plan, and organize your time according to all of your …More

There is a gathering only spoken about in whispers. Down on the banks of the mighty river, the greatest warriors from all around New York City come to do battle. And by “warriors,” we mean food trucks and chefs. And by “do battle,” we mean compete for the honor of having you stuff your face with their food. It is, by definition, the stuff of legend. It is Smorgasburg! This magnificent event happens every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg, where …More

Parisian apartments are notoriously small—which might explain why the local population seems to live its collective life at the corner café. Tight living quarters might also be the reason why Paris’s outdoor festivals always attract hearty crowds, rain or shine. Whether you identify as an art aficionado, amateur gourmet, or a techno-music fan, there’s a street fair with your name on it. Consider building your next French vacation around one of these festive events.   Yuletide Spirit …More

The citizens of Rio de Janeiro are renowned worldwide for knowing how to celebrate special occasions. Whatever the season, there’s certain to be a street party commemorating a historic or cultural event. Enjoy the joyous, uninhibited, samba style that only the Rio locals know how to conjure. New Year’s Eve is celebrated in Rio with a massive beach party that is unrivaled anywhere. Up to five million people line the city’s sands, particularly the stretch of Copacabana Beach fronting the …More