Fiona Chandra

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Fiona Chandra

Humankind has been drinking alcohol for thousands of years with evidence of the existence of beer dating all the way back to 11,000 B.C.E. Distillation methods yielded liquor around the 1400s and cocktails naturally followed after, modifying liquor with sugar, fruit, or herbs. Some ingredients are added for flavor, while some may have been added for its medicinal properties. For example, the classic gin and tonic came about because quinine helped British Empire soldiers combat malaria.

2 weeks ago | islands.com | Fiona Chandra

The United States certainly has plenty of world-famous destinations like New York City and Los Angeles, but the country is also full of cities that fly under the radar but are still well worth visiting. These cities may not be as famous, but they still offer plenty of natural beauty, historic and cultural attractions, delicious culinary scenes, and more. After all, the U.S. is so geographically and culturally diverse that there is always something new to discover.

3 weeks ago | islands.com | Fiona Chandra

One of the hardest aspects of traveling for pet owners is having to leave their animals behind. Not only will you miss your pets, but it can also cost a lot of money to put them in doggy daycare or hire someone to take care of them while you're gone. Luckily, you don't always have to leave them behind, and taking your pets on vacation is increasingly common. After all, dogs also love a beach day.

1 month ago | culinarybackstreets.com | Fiona Chandra

At lunchtime, a line starts to form in front of Lu’s Garden in San Gabriel. Right in front of the entrance is a narrow walkway and a long counter with a line of buffet trays filled with braised pork, lap cheong (a type of dried, sweetened Chinese sausage) and more. Stacked behind them are bowls filled with more dishes like sautéed string beans and bok choy.

1 month ago | islands.com | Fiona Chandra

When the rich and famous go on vacation, they go to luxury properties that many of us can only dream of. These types of travelers like to go to all-inclusive resorts where they have the peace of mind that everything will be taken care of without the need to leave the property. Luxury doesn't always mean opulently decorated villas.