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

Top 8 Airbnb Experiences to Try 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

Saving Provincetown’s Queer Heart

Gifford House, the historic 33-room hotel in Provincetown on the tip of Massachusetts' Cape Cod, was purchased in 2023 by Steve Azar, a 44 year-old innkeeper with an infectious laugh and the look of a lumberjack who likes his martinis neat. Azar found the task of rehabbing the neglected Gifford unglamorous: resealing crumbling plaster walls

Why Airfare Feels So 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

Why I Wanted the L.L.Bean Boat and Tote

Last fall, I thrifted my way through Tokyo. As I tried on one pair of vintage Levi’s after another, I was struck by how the Japanese seemed to have a better perception of American style than Americans themselves. They say that sometimes you need to go somewhere new to appreciate what you have at home.

Why Airfare Costs Keep Rising

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

Why Porto Should Be Your 2026 Destination

Why go? Porto, in northern Portugal, is enjoying a golden moment. In 2026, Delta will launch direct flights from New York starting in May, the city will host a new edition of Primavera Sound in June, and it will continue to charm visitors with its unique blend of history, wine, contemporary art, and an evocative

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

Courchevel’s Top 15 Hotels for a Luxe Ski Escape

Often alluded to as the “Saint Tropez of the slopes,” and home to some of the best ski hotels in Europe, Courchevel’s groomed pistes call to the old money European folk who set alarms for fresh powder and trudge home through deep snow—skis over shoulders—for fireside backgammon. A few of these folks endure, devouring all

Why Airfares Are So Expensive Now

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
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