Men Dressed as the Blues Brothers at the Parthenon of Athens, Greece?!
“I’m not leaving the Acropolis until we get a photo with those Blues Brothers!” I declared to my companions from our Greece Teacher Tour. We were standing next to the …
Fashion
The Fashion and Meaning of Greek Men in Skirts Dancing
Traditional Greek dance consists of men in fluffy white skirts spinning and jumping. And it’s great! On our last day in beautiful Nafplio, Greece, our Greece teacher travel tour nestled …
In Greece, Can I Buy Man-Cave Decor for a Vegetarian?
If you’re totally baffled by the title of this article, just read on. Research suggests that in marriage, men need a room of their own to do Man Things. This …
Two Secrets on How to Save Lots of Money on a Wedding
“Oooh, Miss M.!” squealed my students the day after I got engaged. “Your diamond engagement ring is HUGE!” Well, folks, it’s time to come clean. I do not have a …
Colors of European vs. Asian Royal Palaces and Weddings
I just got a call that my wedding dress has arrived and is ready for my fitting! Ahhh! Not only is this thrilling, but it is also highly relevant to …
Men in China Tie Up Their Shirts to Show Their Bellies?!
It’s become a game now. A belly-spotting game. “BELLY!” I shout in delight, and Gareth and Colin turn to look and smile. “BELLY! DOUBLE BELLY!” hollers Colin, jerking his head …
Mannequin Chests and Rumps Worldwide: Miami, FL Update
Hello. Ahem. Pause ogling that photo over there for just a moment and look over here at these words, please. The image you see below a real Miami mannequin, which …
Why Miami is One of the Best Cities in America for Travel
When foreign folks ask which cities in the United States I most recommend to visit (cities, not unmissable national parks like the Grand Canyon), I always say: New York City, …
Dressing Fancy: An Instant Way to Add Flair to Your Travel
My dear friend Meg and I were sitting in an open-air Spanish restaurant in Washington DC earlier this month when we noticed it. “Women here in DC dress well,” declared …
An Unexpected Present on the Amtrak Train to DC
Imagine you are schlepping a bulbous suitcase down the stairs in New York’s Penn Station on Christmas Eve, squeezing through hundreds of stressed travelers to board the train for DC. …