For a uniquely South Florida scene, go to Calle Ocho, also known as Southwest 8th street. Weaving through a neighborhood known as Little Havana, Calle Ocho is the almost two-mile long stretch where you’ll find much of Miami’s lively Cuban-American and Jewish Cuban-American, or Juban, heritage. On Calle Ocho, the last Friday of every month is a Viernes Culturales, or Cultural Friday; visit the area then and you’ll find a street party between 14th and 17th Avenue. The street is home to an art scene …More

Game night. We’ve all experienced the pumping adrenaline associated with our favorite team squaring off against its rival. The only thing that successfully calms the nerves is a pitcher of beer, a strong drink, and some fries still sizzling from the oil, dusted with salt and smothered in ketchup. In any given sports season, Boston’s bars are packed with fans looking to catch the game and likewise enjoy the amenities of a well-stocked bar. If you can’t get tickets to witness the action first-hand …More

Winter sports in the Colorado Rockies don’t necessarily mean ski boots or board bindings. They do, however, mean foam fingers and face paint. That’s right, we’re talking about Denver’s professional football, basketball and hockey teams – a sure fire way to keep things heated even when it’s cold outside. Are you ready for some football?! Hank William Jr. may not be ready anymore, but the bucking Broncos’ are biting at the bit. This season, though, the action isn’t …More

Haifa, the coastal big city of northern Israel, is known for quite a few things. It boasts the largest seaport in Israel, features the famed Baha’i Gardens, and its rolling hills cascade gently into the Mediterranean Sea, invoking comparisons with San Francisco or Malibu. The comparison with California does not stop there, for although Tel Aviv is the place to be for casual beach lounging and relaxing, Haifa is where it’s at for the seriously ocean-bound. Locally, Haifa’s Bat Galim Beach is the …More

Beautiful people and gorgeous climate notwithstanding, the City of Angels is not health heaven. For starters, L.A. is a leading edge producer of ingeniously tempting, grease-laden fast food. Also, urban sprawl and limited public transportation means that, yes, nobody walks in L.A.—not if they can afford a car. You literally have to go out of your way to exercise.  Fortunately, there are a lot of ways to do that. Those seeking places to work out will find scores of gyms to choose from, from the muscly …More