The Politics of Sunbathing on Human Remains
Photo: Raisins Clairs Beach in Saint François, Guadeloupe. YVES G/CC BY-SA 2.0 Or, what happened after a slave cemetery was discovered...
Le Boudin (brief memories from Guadeloupe)
Food. I love it. It makes me feel connected to people. Through my global work with nonprofits, I notice how people eat, what they eat,...
The Top Ten Healthiest Ways to Eat Garbage in the U.S.A.
Eating a low-fat, high fiber, plant-based diet is the key to staying fit, but the United States is filled with many delicious greasy,...
Destinations - The Guadeloupean coast with The Advice Project (more photos than words)
You know when you have one of those perfect days? How about many of them, back to back, on a beautiful Caribbean island? The Advice...
A food and cultural walking tour through Chinatown and Little Italy (New York)
Many people take food tours while visiting new cities. When I was invited to take a culinary tour through Chinatown and Little Italy in...
Cochineal: the ingredient to make red dye wool in the Andes
As a trained art historian with an interest in fabric arts, I get excited about ancient dyes that were made from natural materials:...
Five Great Summer Nights in New York City for $1.00 to $5.00
(photo: Melissa Banigan) I'm always looking for New York activities that are tasty and affordable. Below are some of my favorite things...