Love and chocolate just seem to go together. The love affair started more than 1500 years ago with the Maya and Aztec cultures. Believing the cocoa bean was an aphrodisiac, the Aztec ruler, Montezuma, allegedly drank several cups of a strong and dark chocolate drink known as “xocoatl” before visiting … Read more
She has been twice beheaded, lost an arm, been blasted off her rock, and covered in various colors of paint. It’s safe to say that Denmark’s iconic Little Mermaid statue has been through a lot. Yet, whether being displayed abroad in an exhibition or viewed from her native home perched … Read more
Spring has finally sprung in New York … birds chirping, flowers blooming, people smiling, the whole nine yards. I love to travel this time of year and love dressing for it, too – designer shades, a chic (wrinkle free) outfit and a fabulous pair of comfortable shoes. Whether on … Read more
Forget about Valentine’s Day. February is no longer the month of love, because here comes Midsummer’s Eve on June 22 to take the throne. For all you singles, according to Finnish folklore this is the day when magic comes alive with spells that will reveal your future suitor. For example, … Read more
Do you love travel? Of course you do – why else would you be reading travelsquire? Now, do you also love not having to pay for stuff? Of course you do – if you don’t, that’s kind of weird. What would you say if I told you that you could … Read more