There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when you gather your closest friends and escape the routines of everyday life. Whether it’s a long-overdue reunion or a spontaneous getaway, a girls trip is less about where you go and more about how it makes you feel—free, recharged, and entirely yourself. The best ones strike
Irene Yoo Irene Yoo is a food writer, recipe developer, chef and co-owner of Orion Bar in Brooklyn, and the author of Soju Party: How to Drink (and Eat!) Like a Korean. Her recipes and essays have appeared on the Food Network, Food52, and Food & Wine, and she has been featured in the New
My first time in Venice was just after the pandemic travel restrictions were lifted. Like many, I felt the need to make up for lost time and was eager to get home to Italy after months of forced exile. Being confined to my apartment made me want to see all the places I’d put off
On Location peels back the curtain on some of your favorite films, television shows, and more. “When you read Mary Shelley's book, it is like a tour of different exotic locations,” Frankenstein production designer Tamera Deverell says of the source material for her new Netflix film. “It takes place in Lake Como in Italy. It
New York City has a lot of great things going for it in autumn, including a wide array of art exhibits on display at many of its museums. This is the perfect time of year, what with the finally-cool-but-not-cold temperatures and last burst of vivid foliage, to walk from one to the next. Whether you're
All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. My first time in Venice was just after the pandemic travel restrictions were lifted. Like many, I felt the need to make up for lost
When you’re traveling, staying connected is essential. Whether you’re figuring out the best route to your hostel, finding a place to eat, or translating a train schedule or menu, having reliable data makes life on the road infinitely easier. I still remember my early days of travel carrying a physical guidebook around as I wandered
Years ago, the website Earth Porm reposted my article “The Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You’re Broke.” As I went through the comments on the post, I was dismayed by the mean and dismissive comments people shared as well their misconceptions about travel. These comments made me realize that, despite all the detailed websites and
There’s a lot of tours in New York City (I’ve highlighted my favorites here) but I think one thing people don’t do enough of is Airbnb experience. Most of us know Airbnb through their stay features but they also have a lot of experiences where you can get a local to show you around. I
I love walking tours. Long time readers know I always recommend doing them first thing when you’re in a city. It doesn’t matter the type you do. Food, history, art – whatever! Just do something. They’re an incredible way to learn about a destination, get your bearings, and talk to a local about life in
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
A quick way to start a fight? Take a stance on the best bagel in New York City. Bagels are easily one of NYC's most iconic foods, but there’s little consensus amongst New Yorkers about the platonic ideal. Older-school bagel devotees often argue that a bagel must have a visible hole, be on the smaller