Danielle E. Alvarez

The real challenge is finding someone that is willing to let you be free.

In The Palace of the Snow Queen, author Barbara Sjoholm explores all that Scandinavia has to offer—light, darkness, cold, snow, and people

America is Beautiful: 30 observations from a cross-country road trip. (Photo: David Lee)

Danielle reviews Gumbo Tales: Finding My Place at the New Orleans Table by Sara Roahen and finds it’s for more than just foodies.

The box reads, “For wherever the road takes you.” Perfect, I thought, as I opened it, put on the new Serengeti Siena glasses, and hopped into my packed car. For …

A review of Fly.com, a travel booking site designed to help you find cheap flights.

As a reader of travel books and memoirs, I think it’s safe to say that I am passionate about other people’s journeys.  Keep in mind, however, that these journeys I …

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of joining fashion and travel writers and editors at a Robert Verdi Twitter Party. It was unlike anything I’ve ever been to: …

I wasn’t used to the people I meet on the road not liking me.

One night I was listening to the Lost Girls speak about their travel experiences, and nearly 200 hours later, I already had my own solo 6-week cross-country road trip planned. …

The green and yellow of Bafana Bafana clearly lifted a nation.

Marina Chernyak shares her three favorite food items, including recipes, that she doesn’t go backpacking without.

Currency is a literary thriller with enough seductive power to transport you to a whole new world.

  Local cuisine is a perk for any traveler. Whether it was Ceviche in Ecuador, Dolma in Turkey, or Pizza in Italy, pure authenticity made each of my meal experiences …

As I wrap up my senior year of college, the question, “What are you planning on doing after school?” has come up a lot. Every one seems to be wondering …

My globetrotting friend and I have decided against a backpacking trip in exchange for a driving one.

I have a few opinions on travel: one should learn some historical background to understand the culture of today, one should try their best to speak the native language as …

Almost all of my American friends I made while studying abroad were majoring in international relations. At Syracuse University, like most others, it is a broad field, incorporating law, organizations, …

For the main course, young and old enjoy the quintessential Mexican comfort food, pozole.

Traditional Chilean food, although simple, has a medley of flavors.