11 Best Villas in Thailand, From Chiang Mai to Koh Samui
I first visited Thailand in 2016, and have returned more than a dozen times since. Whether it’s walking along a pristine white-sand beach, celebrating Songkran (Thai New Year), or reading…
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50 Gifts Under $50 for Every Traveler in Your Life
Finding the perfect present doesn’t have to mean spending big—but it is an endeavor to strike that sweet spot between thoughtful, affordable, and a little unexpected. The best travel gifts…
11 Fascinating Christmas Traditions Around the World
Vertical shot of a group of handmade Caganers, a cultural and traditional Christmas figurine from Catalonia Getty The Caganer in Catalonia Your eyes do not deceive you. Someone really is…
13 Best Restaurants in Seville, From High-Level Gastronomy Spots to Romantic Holes-in-the-Wall
Cañabota is Seville’s only other Michelin-starred restaurant, located next to Plaza de la Encarnación or Las Setas, the city’s towering abstract wooden structure. The cuisine here pays homage to fishing…
The Best Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Istanbul
Smelt & Co, Fatih Courtesy Smelt & Co 3. Smelt & Co, Fatih Open throughout the summer, the neat rooftop terrace of Smelt & Co overlooks Balat—one of Istanbul’s oldest…
The Best Restaurants in Porto, Portugal’s Epicurean Gem
Porto is synonymous with port, which has been shipped from its cellars to the world since the early 17th century. The fortified wine is sweet and rich, and is best…
I Base My Travels Around Perfume—Here Are 7 Cities to Visit for an Olfactory Immersion
I know people who choose where to vacation based on the food scene, climate, and sometimes, social media virality of a destination. As for me, I base my travels around…
As Chappell Roan Comes Home, a Weekend With Queer Kansas City
It’s also where Roan first experienced drag herself. The story goes that Roan’s gay uncle drove Roan 160 miles from Willard to Kansas City to see her first drag show…
19 Exciting Flight Routes Coming to the US in 2026
It’s time to grab your passport and double check that expiration date: you’ll want that little blue booklet renewed and ready to go for 2026, when a wealth of exciting…
My Favorite Airbnb: A Jeju Hideaway With Volcano Views
When my husband and I decided to honeymoon in Japan and South Korea, I had one requirement for the itinerary: to visit an island, either Okinawa (Japan) or Jeju (Korea).…