Amanda Wowk
From Festive to Frightening: 10 U.S. Destinations to Visit This Fall
From admiring fall foliage to braving haunted houses, some of us live our best lives when the leaves change and cooler temps prevail. *sips apple cider* *rearranges decorative pumpkins for... Read More
More Destinations Are Requiring Proof of Vaccination. Here’s the Latest.
Destinations around the U.S. and the world are now requiring proof of vaccination for entry to indoor venues, such as museums, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, as well as places where... Read More
City Break: Boston
City break (noun): a short holiday spent in a city, such as when on business travel. Before there was bleisure travel, there was the city break—the short space of leisure time that... Read More
National Forests, Preserves, and Lakeshores—Oh My! 9 Public Lands to Visit in the U.S.
For the second summer in a row, Americans have set their sights (and record numbers) on visiting the country’s national parks. ... Read More
7 Cities Celebrating Summer With Open Streets
This summer, cities big and small have opened their streets to pedestrians (and closed them to cars) in order to promote local community and economic benefits. Benefits like, creating a... Read More
4 Tips for Taking a Bleisure Trip
Do you miss mixing business trips with getting out and exploring a new city? If so, you’re in good company. In a recent survey conducted by SAP Concur, 89 percent of respondents said they... Read More
10 Things to Know Before Your First Tent Camping Trip
If you’ve been getting FOMO seeing your friends’ camping trips on Instagram, but you’re not sure where to start with planning one of your own—you’re not alone. Tent camping can feel a... Read More
City Break: Manhattan
City break (noun): a short holiday spent in a city, such as when on business travel. Before there was bleisure travel, there was the city break—the short space of leisure time that... Read More
Remember Navigating the Airport? These Tips and Tools Can Help
This time last year I boarded my first flight since the start of the pandemic. Since then, I’ve flown on a dozen flights within the U.S. Each trip varied slightly from the one prior, as new... Read More
10 Books That Illuminate the LGBTQ+ Experience Around the World
From London to Lebanon, these 10 books set around the world illuminate the enormous range of the LGBTQ+ experience. Thanks to the immersive power of storytelling, readers can better... Read More