Sandy Allen

Jan 10, 2025 | afar.com | Sandy Allen |Jenna Mahoney

Within Bermuda’s 21 square miles, there are plenty of beaches to explore. Photo by Romiana Lee/Shutterstock Some 600 miles east of North Carolina, Bermuda is a paradise for those who love the Atlantic Ocean. More than 300 shipwrecks are located in the archipelago, making it a rich place for marine wildlife to thrive, and the territory regularly hosts sailing events including the Marion Bermuda and Newport Bermuda. But for most people, the beaches are its biggest draw.

Oct 16, 2024 | thebeliever.net | Sandy Allen

A shock survivor I knew years ago—an activist I’d flown out West to meet because I was writing a profile of her—showed me a tattoo she had on the back of her neck. She turned away from me, on the bench where we were sitting, on the balcony of a tree house overlooking a river. She lifted her red hair to reveal the tattoo, which said “peter” (quotation marks included). She had tattooed the word there to remind herself of her own story, which made me think of Memento.

Aug 28, 2024 | esquire.com | Sandy Allen

There were two problems with the assignment: to go to camp as a 37-year-old man. The first was that I didn’t go to camp as a kid, save one two-week stint at band camp in middle school, playing third-chair clarinet. I had spent the bulk of my time at band camp regretting having gone at all and imploring the counselors to let me leave, to no avail.

Jul 26, 2024 | cozymeal.com | Sandy Allen

Milan foods range from savory recipes like ossobuco and cotoletta alla Milanese to traditional Italian favorites with a Milanese twist, including risotto, polenta and busecca. The capital of the Lombardy region in Northern Italy, Milan is well known for fashion, arts, design and culture. It’s also one of the best foodie cities for travelers to embark on culinary adventures.

Jul 23, 2024 | cozymeal.com | Sandy Allen

Are you searching for exciting dinner party games to spice up your next event? Trivia, quizzes, card games, murder mysteries and other interactive games are a fun way to entertain, engage and bring out the competitive spirit in your guests. Whether you’re planning a formal dinner party or a casual backyard soirée, all you need are a few basic items, a set of cards or a board game to pull off the perfect game plan.