by Diana Osberg | Aug 11, 2014 | - Mia Cucina, - Spain, Epicurean, International
Some come for the Cochinillo Asado (roast suckling pig), a specialty of the house. Some come for its historic significance, the oldest restaurant in the world according to Guinness World Records. Still others come to be a part of something less tangible, something...
by Diana Osberg | Jul 30, 2014 | - Spain, International, Voluntourism
“Mis patas rojas, mi pico largo y hago mi casa en el campanario” (My legs are red, my beak long and I make my nest in the bell tower). This traditional Spanish riddle refers to a creature that stands as a symbol for purity, creativity, prosperity, good luck and...
by Diana Osberg | Jul 14, 2014 | International, Tips & Safety
There are so many details to remember before going on a trip, especially if you’re traveling internationally. It’s easy to forget to check some of the most important travel details. Here are 10 things that the U.S. Department of State advises you do before you go on...
by Diana Osberg | Jun 15, 2014 | International, Solo Travel, United States
In an ideal world, you always have someone with whom to spend holidays, break bread or travel. But that’s in an ideal world. There’s a tide of hidden people, however, who live alone and find it hard to connect. They have no family or close friendships. They spend...
by Diana Osberg | Apr 17, 2014 | - Peru, International
The soul is immortal. This is what the ancient Incas believed. When a person’s body dies, it’s not the end of their life but a new beginning, a transition from one realm of existence to another in a sort of spiritual journey. The Incas believed the dead could...
by Diana Osberg | Apr 12, 2014 | - Peru, International
Last night, I watched an episode of “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” on CNN. Mr. Bourdain commented that, “Sometimes you have to leave home to find your home.” For me, that’s certainly true. Although I’m still searching for my home, I find pieces of it in the most...
