Belize: Jungle Chic, Eco-Luxury

Belize: Jungle Chic, Eco-Luxury

I’ve been traveling to Belize since the mid-1990s when, as an adventurous college student on summer break in Guatemala, I decided to cross the border into unknown territory. On that first trip to Belize I visited Chaa Creek, a jungle retreat consisting of simple,...
Fitness: Back to the Basics

Fitness: Back to the Basics

I do not know many or any if that, who would say, “I don’t care how my abs look”. Most of us work diligently to sculpt our abdominal muscles, but what about the other side?  A strong back not only helps prevent injury and promote better posture, but it helps to pull...
The Lone Star Mule

The Lone Star Mule

Lone Star Mule With the temperatures getting down to just about perfect, you need a beverage that captures the brisk bite of fall while still going down refreshingly easy. Here at Spec’s, we put a Texas twist on the popular Moscow Mule to spur it along into the...
Empire of the Dumpling

Empire of the Dumpling

It’s always fascinating when something humble is elevated to international fame and status. Such is the case with a small shop that started in Taipei in 1972 and the little soup dumplings that eventually earned them Michelin status and a presence in eleven countries...