Spring Equinox: A Time of Balance, Renewal, and Ritual For one fleeting moment, the Earth holds its breath. Day and night stand as equals—light and shadow in perfect harmony. The spring equinox isn't merely an astronomical event; it's nature's most elegant balancing act, a cosmic reminder that even the most fundamental forces exist in relation to one another.Throughout history, civilizations have looked to the skies, finding meaning in the rhythmic…

What is the season of harvest? Traditionally, harvest season refers to the time in late summer through autumn when crops ripen and are gathered from the fields. In much of the Northern Hemisphere, this falls in September and October, when grapes are pressed into wine, olives are gathered from groves, rice fields glisten with water before the cut, and forests yield their most prized fungi.For cultures around the world, the…

What a spring picnic might look like across continents There’s something quietly transcendent about eating outdoors in springtime. Perhaps it’s the pleasure of returning warmth on the skin, or the sound of birdsong as a backdrop to conversation. The table may be a blanket, the chairs nothing more than folded knees, but the meal itself—and the setting in which it’s shared—can be unforgettable.Around the world, cultures have embraced their own…

The marriage of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera was one such fire—a relationship painted in bold strokes of devotion, betrayal, and an unrelenting creative spirit. Some love stories unfold quietly. Others burn brightly, leaving behind an indelible mark on art, culture, and the way we understand passion itself. Their love was never conventional, nor was it easy. Yet, like the murals that Diego left on the walls of Mexico and…

Good Travel Outdoor adventurist Tim Neville has won multiple awards for writing. Now he shares the real value of finding trails less traveled. The point is to enjoy how it’s all so new to you. Tim Neville The trail swayed its way up through the pines and around a lonely lake before cocking up to a cornflour sky. Limestone cliffs with the hard, awesome sheerness of a city skyline roared…

Eat This Now Mexico City-based writer Anais Martinez, a.k.a. the Curious Mexican, eats for a living and offers us seven must-try spots for dining and drinking in Oaxaca. Warning: You are about to become seriously hungry. Yema Bread Starter: Fonda Florecita This intimate Oaxaca market isn’t overwhelming in size, and it’s a great spot to start off your day. Walk right to the middle of the building, until you find…

Eat This Now When Unesco gave special heritage status to Mexican and French cuisines in 2010, Peru complained, “hey, what about us?” Some observers chuckled. But after chef Gastón Acurio won the biggest accolade in the world of gastronomy this summer, no one is laughing anymore. Even the casual observer of the foodie universe can’t have missed Peru’s meteoric rise of the last several years: the global proliferation of pisco…

Each spring, travelers flock to Japan to witness the ethereal beauty of cherry blossoms, or sakura. They transform cities and landscapes into a fleeting dreamscape of pale pink. The sight is poetic—petals drifting like snow, temple courtyards bathed in pastel light, and picnics unfolding under a canopy of blossoms. But Japan is just one stop on a journey through the world’s most breathtaking floral spectacles. Across continents, nature unveils its…

A Historic Pilgrimage to Rome and Year of Renewal in the Eternal City Rome has always been a city of grand gestures—of triumphal arches, ancient basilicas, and sacred traditions that stretch back millennia. But in 2025, the Eternal City will take on a different kind of grandeur. The Jubilee Year, or Anno Santo, is a rare and deeply significant event in the Catholic Church, drawing millions from around the world…

From tire maps to global dining icons—how a humble guidebook became the ultimate culinary benchmark. The hushed anticipation as the amuse-bouche arrives. The quiet nod exchanged across the table. The choreography of a meal where every detail—texture, temperature, timing—feels intentional. These are the hallmarks of a Michelin-starred experience. But long before the stars glinted above the world’s most celebrated restaurants, they shone on a very different road.The story of the…