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Palm Springs: Accessible Wellness for Every Body
As the pool hoist lowered me into the water, I noticed how it bubbled up from thousands of feet underground. These thermal baths in Palm Springs, stewarded by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for more than five millennia and long considered a portal to the spiritual underworld and a place of healing, welcomed
The World’s Most Dangerous Airlines
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 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
The Mojave Desert Travel Guide
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Unique Places to Stay and Visit in Italy
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
8 Must-Do Airbnb Experiences in Tokyo
Tokyo is one of those cities that feels endlessly deep. You can visit a dozen times and still discover new food stalls, hidden shrines, late-night bars, quirky subcultures, and neighborhoods that feel like completely different worlds. (I know because I’ve visited about 10 times already!) One of my favorite ways to explore Tokyo is by
Madrid in 5 Days: Culture, Food, and Local Life
Home to some 3.5 million people, Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city. Though it’s somewhat sprawling, the city boasts stunning architecture, incredible food, and an energetic nightlife that stretches until dawn. Over 10 million people visit the city each year, and the minute you step out to explore, you’ll understand
Skip Ko Lipe: Choose Better-Managed Islands
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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Riding the UAE’s First Passenger Train on Etihad Rail
The road into Fujairah has a way of slowing the eye. Past the city’s low-rise streets, stretches of farmland and the occasional view of mountains beyond the buildings, the UAE feels less hurried here, shaped as much by coast and cultivated land as by historic infrastructure. It's this softer rhythm that makes the first sight
Cozy Offseason Flat in Avignon, France
Traveling during the mistral is no easy feat. The notoriously cold and relentlessly fierce northwesterly wind that blows from France’s heartland into the Mediterranean Sea can reach up to 20 miles per hour, last for several days (the record is 65 hours straight), and buffet everything in its path when it peaks in the winter
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
Top Airbnbs Near Yosemite for an Unforgettable Getaway
Minimalist studio Number of guests: 4 Bed and bath: Studio, 1 bath Why we love it: Well-stocked kitchen, luxe bathroom amenities, smart TV Despite having two queen beds, I'd say this studio in a renovated barn loft is best for a couple, since it's quite petite. But despite its size, you'll find all of the
Off the Beaten Path: Spain’s Secret Villages and Wild Landscapes
Spain has long been associated with sun-drenched beaches, vibrant cities, and world-famous cuisine. While Barcelona, Madrid, and Ibiza are famous for a reason, the true soul of Spain is often found in its remote corners. One of the areas I love the best is Northern Spain, with its green mountains, rugged coastline, and medieval villages
Keeping Umé Sámi Alive Through Joik and Song
Katarina Barruk wants you to take everything you know about language, and put it aside for a moment. As an artist from the Lusspie region in northern Sweden who sings in a dialect spoken by fewer than 30 people, she’s asking listeners to feel first. Her music is written in Umé Sámi, which can currently
