There’s something special about spur-of-the-moment plans that create an unforgettable experience. One of the highlights of my visit to Budapest, Hungary began with an impromptu excursions through the city’s expansive neo-Gothic Central Market Hall. The first floor was a sight to behold, with rows of shops and stalls brimming with beautifully displayed produce, prepared meats, cheeses, spices (heavy on the paprika, of course), Hungarian spirits, and merchandise such as aprons

While home maintenance isn’t the most glamorous part of home ownership, you’ll be amazed at how many chores you can knock out in a weekend with just a little hustle! You might be out of breath when you’re done, but you’ll find that the place is cleaner, more accessible, and in good working order. START SMALL. Tackle the junk drawer—set a timer for fifteen minutes and go for it! Put important documents in the file cabinet and trash those old PEZ dispensers and fridge magnets.

There’s no better way to care for someone than to whip up a batch of feel-good comfort food that might just conjure up some childhood memories CLASSIC VEGETABLE SOUP MAKES: 12 BOWLS | TIME: 1 HOUR INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsp. olive oil | 2 cups thinly sliced onions | 1 cup sliced celery | 2 tsp. Italian seasoning | 4 cans (14.5 ounce) vegetable broth | 1 can (28 ounce) diced tomatoes, with juice | 1 Tbsp. tomato paste | 8 cups mixed cut fresh or frozen vegetables of your choice | sal

There is a small gecko hanging out on the floor of my supposedly private palapa-style bungalow at the Mahekal Beach Resort (sounds kinda like magical) in Playa del Carmen. It is improbably beautiful lodging in an improbably beautiful place. No wonder it’s attracted a literal lounge lizard. I, on the other hand, am flying solo because we’re doing an issue on “care” and I’m a new father in search of some me time.Two weeks before my flight I break my wrist and our drain line blo

It's true that a genuine smile has an almost mystical power to transform the hearts and minds of people in a room—and healthy teeth are a big part of that beautiful smile. Teeth also allow us to eat and speak properly, so it’s important to care for them. DO TEETH HAVE WAYS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES? You bet they do! Enamel covers the outside of your teeth and it’s second only to diamond in strength. Despite this incredible strength, neglect of the enamel is the fastest way to dim

For Texans, fall brings an abundance of wonderful things. Cooler weather, football, pumpkin patches, Halloween, and Thanksgiving are a few of the season’s delights. Unfortunately, fall is also flu season, and infection can mean several days of fever, aches, pains, and overall misery— and in some extreme cases, hospitalization or even death. Usually, less than half of the United States population elects to receive a flu shot each year. If you’re among the hesitant, here are a