Today is International Women’s Day and there are so many incredible individuals - past & present - to celebrate, along with supporting those coming up behind us. With so many female trailblazers throughout history, I thought I would share some historical female adventurers who made an impact.

I’ve recently had some friends in Canada and the UK look at me incredulously when I mention the multiple cities I have lived in, so I explained how America differs in terms of mobility.

Chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen is truly doing God’s work. When government’s flailed, fought and generally did not provide, WCK was there.

I never miss an opportunity to hear someone’s story – especially from someone that I admire – so I leapt at the chance to interview Bozoma Saint John at the WeWork Global summit this week in Los Angeles.

As we are on the cusp of a fresh new year, let’s explore how different cultures celebrate New Year’s Eve around the world.

Dia de los Muertos is one of my favorite cultural events of the year,  which falls on October 31-November 2nd. Learn more about the wonderful Mexican tradition and holiday here.

With Oktoberfest right around the corner, you have likely seen local pubs & restaurants around the world ready to embrace the event. But if you really want to experience it in all of its cultural splendor, you need to go to the source: Germany.

Today we honor Indigenous People’s Day: There are currently over 5 million Native Americans and 573 tribes here. Let us we honor their history and culture.

Aside from pouring over travel magazines and maps for most of my life, books and movies have ultimately inspired my travels near and far. Having just read a couple of new gems, I thought it was a good time to round up some travel literature classics along with recent faves.

When it comes to individual cultures, one can always look to the local food to uniquely reflect it. Afterall, as the late, great Anthony Bourdain stated “Walk in someone else’s shoes. Or at least eat their food. It’s a plus for everybody.”

As an avid reader (and previous literature major), I love roaming grand libraries and tiny used bookstores – don’t you?

Whenever possible, I try to take in a show of some variety – music, theater, dance – in a famous venue in cities around the world. Let’s explore the (many) options.

Another sad loss for the world of food and culture with the passing of legendary L.A. Times food critic Jonathan Gold yesterday. Thank you for showcasing Los Angeles to the world, Mr Gold.

“Beauty” is such a relative term, and one we know goes well beyond narrow, superficial categorization.  So this list has more to do with some traditional self-care rituals and practices we have long seen pop up through media, exploring a wide range of multicultural interpretations.

France had quite a celebratory weekend between Bastille Day and their World Cup win, so here are some top picks for toasting with a delicious cocktails born in Paris. Santé!

Toronto is the fourth-largest city in North America and perhaps the most culturally diverse. So it should be of no surprise that some of the largest international festivals happen here, and I recently attended both the International Film Festival and Luminato International Arts Festival.

Walking around a city with no particular destination is one of the best travel experiences. Immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, feel of a place yet undiscovered will often tune you into yourself again. So let’s go get lost…

Happy Mother’s Day! We look at the many beautiful ways motherhood is honored around the globe.

It was recently World Storytelling Day, and the need to hear women’s stories, lessons and cultural experiences from around the globe has never been greater for women as cultural storytellers. So why are we not hearing about more experiences across borders? 

One of the most internationally recognized annual repertory theatre festivals happens in a charming town in Canada: Welcome to The Stratford Shakespeare Festival