by Marybeth Bond | Oct 12, 2013 | Vietnam, Dining, Featured, Travel
The past six years of my life have been spent in Southeast Asia—more specifically in Thailand, Cambodia and now Vietnam. Living and working in Saigon gives me a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating cities in the world. I enjoy this city so much. It...
by Marybeth Bond | Oct 4, 2013 | New Mexico, Dining, Travel
If you have a weak spot for sunshine, blue skies, silver jewelry, southwestern art and fabulous food, you’ll adore Santa Fe, New Mexico. The strands of history intertwining here —from Native American to Mexican to Catholic missionary to famous modern-day...
by Marybeth Bond | Sep 6, 2013 | Recipe, NORTH AMERICA, Dining, Travel
Have you seen a corn dish on a menu in Europe or Asia? Corn casseroles are as American as meat loaf. I grew up anticipating holiday meals — the only time my mom made this wickedly wonderful, sinfully rich corn dish. When I was an exchange student in Luxembourg,...
by Marybeth Bond | Aug 27, 2013 | NORTH AMERICA, Alaska, California, Florida
From Florida to Michigan, Calif. and Beyond. Visit Our National Wildlife Refuges To really explore an area and see birds and animals, you’ll want to get out of your car. But sometimes time is short, or you want to get the lay of the land before you set out on foot. No...
by Marybeth Bond | Aug 20, 2013 | Travel, Featured
Remember Tom Hanks in the gripping survival drama Cast Away? Using a rock, he knocked out his sore tooth to end the excruciating pain. A cracked tooth, that I was unaware of, could have sent me to a rural hospital in Myanmar. Most people neglect to pack a dental...
