Famed for its picture-perfect canals, town houses, and bridges, Amsterdam is a vibrant city with countless things to do in all seasons. While boat rides along the legendary waterways and cycling are…
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The Best in Class Issue With Tracee Ellis Ross
Travel has always been perceived as a break from our day-to-day reality. Now, thanks to a toxic buildup of screen time, travel is a reengagement with reality, a pathway to well-being and…
This Brazilian Beach Destination Is a Quieter, Laid-back Alternative to Rio de Janeiro
I was curled up on an oversize daybed at Uxua Praia, a beach club in Trancoso — the coastal Brazilian playground that first captured the imagination of the international creative set back…
This Chinese-inspired Winter Lantern Festival Is the Perfect Holiday Activity Near NYC
Decorative Chinese-inspired lanterns will light up two locations in the New York City area this winter, as the Winter Lantern Festival makes its debut at New Jersey’s American Dream starting Oct. 26.,…
This 100-minute Spooky Train Ride Through the Scenic Pennsylvania Woodlands Is Perfect for Halloween — With Goblins, Ghosts, and a Haunted Maze
It’s spooky season, which means there are plenty of fun-filled festive things happening from coast to coast. Entire towns are getting into the spirit, Disney is aglow with orange and black lights,…
This 282-mile Road Trip in New Zealand Has Glowworm Caves, Hot Springs, and Erupting Geysers
With caves lit up with glow worms, mud pools bubbling, and geysers erupting up from the ground, New Zealand’s North Island is a wonderland of stunning natural phenomena. While temperatures are starting…
This North Carolina Town Is the No. 1 Affordable Pick for Retirees, According to Realtor.com
Affordable cost of living is a major factor when retirees decide where to spend their golden years. For a very long time, Florida was the country’s top retirement state, but this is no…
This Is the Most Instagrammable Greek Island, According to New Research
Greece, as anyone who has ever traveled to the Mediterranean nation can tell you, is wildly photogenic. Its azure waters, white-washed buildings, and iconic blue roofs are simply stunning and make for…
This Region in Central Greece Is Home to Some of the Country’s Most Famous Classical Myths — Plus Cozy Boutique Hotels and Garden-fresh Dining
Writing a book is a long, lonely, indoor job. While I was working on “Greek Myths: A New Retelling,” which weaves together classical stories from Homer to Apuleius, that sense of isolation…
This East Coast State Is One of the Best Places to Retire in the U.S.
Delaware may be one of the smallest states, but its beautiful Atlantic Ocean coastline, favorable tax policies, and wellness amenities have made it a popular choice for retirees. According to Census data, almost…