Lysa Allman-Baldwin 
Our travel may be temporarily interrupted, but we can still dream and plan. We’re here to bring you travel inspiration for the trips you’ll take when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors If “Off-the-Beaten-Track” is the clarion call of the more adventurous traveler, then “quirky” must be the flashier … Read more
Secret deals. Conspiracy theories. Clandestine meetings in dark warehouses. It’s the stuff of many a movie thriller and a part of our social and political culture. Although seedy and violent at times, the underbelly attracts the curious and can somehow be exciting (until someone gets whacked or arrested!). If you … Read more
Meatless Monday. Tofu Tuesday. For carnivores looking to decrease their meat intake, themed days like this might do the trick. But for vegans and vegetarians, seitan, faro, jack fruit and other healthy dishes are daily culinary staples which can sometimes be hard to find while traveling. But take heart … Read more
Long gone are the days when spas were just for women only. Over the past few years, spas and spa resorts have greatly expanded their offerings to not only envelop guests’ mind, body and spirit, but also welcome couples—of any gender—to enjoy “all things wellness.” Offering their own unique combination … Read more
Last year was a challenging year for the Caribbean, as Category 5 Hurricanes Irma and Maria pummeled many of the primarily eastern islands in one month, causing extensive damage and devastating loss of life and property. Tourism is the life-blood of the Caribbean islands, with revenue generated from cruise ship … Read more
“The way to a traveler’s heart is through his stomach.” Yes, this is a variation on a common cliché about how to find a soulmate. But it speaks directly to the core of some of the world’s top culinary tours. From neighborhood eat and walk tours, to grazing at food … Read more
Like wine in Italy, tequila in México, and vodka in Russia, beer is an integral part of the culture and heritage in many European cities. Behind every amazing stout, pilsner, doppelbock, lager, and pale ale, you’ll find historically rich undertones of flavorful ingredients, brewing processes, and traditions. So, saddle up … Read more
A busy travel writer is always looking for anything that can make her mobile lifestyle a little bit easier, from electronics to clothing and footwear, and more. That goes for her bags, too, which must be sturdy enough to withstand the constant manhandling, changes in temperature, frequent openings and closings … Read more
Billed as“a sleek, technology forward, USB chargeable razor” ShaveTech is no larger than a smart phone and can be charged using any worldwide standard USB port. It’s a must-have grooming accessory for any savvy man on-the-go. Its sleek, lightweight design is trimmed in brushed silver and it’s available in a … Read more
What do former President Lyndon B. Johnson, a celebrated brewpub, and a volcano outcrop have in common? Fredericksburg, Texas. This Texas Hill Country town, located about an hour from San Antonio and 1-1/2 hours from Austin, was founded in 1846 by German immigrants. Those early citizens maintained close ties with … Read more
It called to me … a lone hammock gently swaying between a knobby 15-foot tree bereft of branches and a small cluster of reedy siblings. Its perfect placement grasped the few wisps of clouds drifting overhead. Settling into its cocoon-like embrace, I felt unified with nature. To my left, a … Read more
I think my editor loves me and likes to see me suffer, by giving me some of the most taste-tempting culinary writing assignments imaginable: The flavors of Finland, Barbecue, and the Caribbean, among others. This time, though, I can’t blame him, because it was me who recently visited and absolutely … Read more
In Grand Cayman you can snorkel with stingrays; Costa Maya, in Mexico, attracts thousands of cruise passengers for kayaking and windsurfing; and in Barcelona, wine tasting and Basilica tours take center stage. These are just the tip of the iceberg (glaciers, fjords and rainforests, too) as far as the assortment … Read more
If you’re like me, you might think that all the “To Do Before You Die” lists and books are foolish. Unless, of course, the list or book in question involves a particular passion or in my case a certifiable weakness – barbecue. Barbecue is one of America’s greatest gastronomic obsessions. … Read more
To say that Costa Rica is a country of stark contrasts is an understatement. I mean, how can a country roughly the size of New Hampshire and Vermont combined, offer such diversity? Two distinct coastal regions, 12 microclimates, three major mountain ranges, dense rainforests, 500+ species of flora and fauna, … Read more