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Where The History of Sound Was Filmed
On Location peels back the curtain on some of your favorite films, television shows, and more. This time, we take a look at The History of Sound. “We all have soundtracks to our lives,” says Oliver Hermanus, the filmmaker behind The History of Sound. “We live our lives through sound, and music connects us to
Exploring West Yorkshire Beyond Wuthering Heights
The Yorkshire moors have been the stars of the big screen this February with the release of Emerald Fennell’s interpretation of one of the world’s greatest love stories, Wuthering Heights , starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. While much of the new movie’s filming took place around the Yorkshire Dales National Park in North Yorkshire
Why Airfare Keeps Getting More Expensive
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
Don’t Make These Rookie Travel Mistakes
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Top Luxury Hotels in Kansas City
Skip to main content From art-filled mansions near the Nelson-Atkins to sleek downtown towers, these are the Kansas City hotels worth planning a trip around. Alyssa Broadus/Courtesy Crossroads Hotel If you’re looking for world-class art museums, moody jazz clubs, and the best brisket of your life (sorry, Texas), move Kansas City to the very top
Top Chicago Airbnbs for Bachelorette Weekends
Chicago is an excellent city for a memorable bachelorette weekend. There are so many exciting activities to get up to—boat rides on the river, drinks at a rooftop bar, a show at The Second City, brunch at one of the dozens of delicious spots—but that's only half of the experience. Booking the right Airbnb for
Skip Ko Lipe: A Cautionary Tale of Overdevelopment
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach
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Plan a Twilight-Inspired Trip to Washington State
It's been 20 years since Twilight first graced bookstores across the country—17 since the first film—but the vampire series's fame has yet to wane, and many curl up with the story annually in the fall and winter months. Famously set in Forks, Washington, a small town in the Olympic Peninsula with an average rainfall of
My Unbeatable Hudson Valley A-Frame Getaway
Smack in the middle of summer, on a prime July weekend when New York City was serving up its usual cocktail of packed sidewalks, nonstop bustle, and a humidity level that felt borderline personal, I knew I needed out. Upstate New York has no shortage of escape routes—charming inns, boutique hotels, and endless Airbnb gems—and
Middle East Travel Alerts Amid U.S.–Iran Tensions
Travel warnings have multiplied across the Middle East as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, with nuclear negotiations in Geneva unfolding against the backdrop of significant US military deployments and fears of broader conflict. Governments are increasingly urging citizens to leave Iran and parts of the wider region or to defer
Top New York City Spas for Rest and Recovery
The best spas in New York City aren’t just a luxury, but a survival tool in the city that ceases to sleep. While an endless rotation of Michelin-starred dining, high-end shopping, and late-night buzzing keeps the city’s busy energy in check, NYC’s wellness scene is just as cosmopolitan as its cocktail bars. Whether tucked into
11 Cozy Airbnbs Perfect for Solo Travelers
Whether you identify with Julia Roberts in Eat, Pray, Love or Anthony Bourdain in No Reservations, if you’re a solo traveler in need of a place to stay, there are so many excellent Airbnbs to consider. Perhaps you want to go off-grid and become at one with the wilderness, or plop yourself in a bustling
Retro Dome Home on Five Catskills Acres
This 11-person dome home has Catskills mountain views, retro decor, and plenty of room to play—and I can confirm it's an iconic place to host a friend group reunion. Where are we: Figuratively, in the middle of nowhere. Literally, in Roxbury, New York, a teeny town in the Catskills just under three hours by car
