When you get to heart of who friends are and the role they play, Facebook can drop off the map.

A walk — not a workout or power walk — can help inform a wanderer's worldview.

Attending a bullfight in Lisbon puts a viewer on the receiving end of bloody chess moves.

Getting sunspots removed can lead you into the (alarming) world of female cosmetic surgery.

How an American in Europe can be betrayed by a fork (even if she keeps her weapons at bay).

Watching and listening can make Northern California suddenly fascinating.

Finding a man you want to stick with can be all about holding your breath.

A relationship that puts sex ahead of emotional entanglement is a two-edged sword.

For a woman seeking to dining alone in Italy, the wrong kind of adventure can await.

Leaping without always looking or analyzing first can make a life more interesting.

Lips can make you feel excited, overwhelmed, empty, loved, surprised, and disappointed.

Sure, it's the thought that counts, but text thoughts rarely smell like roses.