Credit: Buena Vista Images/Getty Images It's time to enjoy the outdoors, so our list of the best places to travel in May includes national parks — one of the oldest, Yosemite, along with an introduction to the newest, New River Gorge, in West Virginia. Greater Zion is home to Zion…
Credit: Brian Bowen Smith The taste of Mexico is an unforgettable one, with its fireworks of spices, potent drinks, and diverse flavors that ignite the senses. And where would the culinary world be without the sacred, almost medicinal liquid libation of tequila? As such, Mexican-American actress Eva Longoria looks back…
This was supposed to be a story about a place. About Guanajuato, a region that encompasses Guanajuato City and San Miguel de Allende, two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Mexico's central highlands region. I envisioned myself meandering around the colonial-era cities, weaving in and out of its kaleidoscopic streets, exploring…
There's something magical about big cities during the holiday season. Lights strung across wide streets, store windows dressed up in colorful displays, and Christmas trees in all shapes and sizes create a festive atmosphere. Ice skating rinks pop up in parks, and in some cities like New York, Chicago, London,…
A centuries-old Kyoto temple with rainbow flags fluttering above a wooden walkway. Forested mountains daubed with pink bursts of sakura cherry blossoms. And a solitary shrine gate on the rocky shores of a volcanic island. Each of these scenes instantly evokes the essence of Japan, a destination long loved for…
From a spontaneous uprising against injustice sparked by Black trans women to a series of celebrations uniting tens of millions of people across the globe, it's incredible how far the march for LGBTQIA+ equality has come since the 1969 Stonewall riots. While Pride Month is rife with opportunity to take…
Editor's Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. July typically kicks off the summer vacation season, so we've rounded up some of the best…
Vice President Kamala Harris may just be getting settled into her new role as the nation's first female VP, but she's certainly no newcomer to D.C. The Howard University graduate first got acquainted with what was once known as "Chocolate City'' in the 1980s, and then later, once she became…
Credit: Courtesy of La Quinta by Wyndham With Daylight Savings Time approaching on March 8, everyone waiting to turn the clocks forward are most likely not looking forward to losing an hour of sleep. Thankfully, to help you embrace the extra sunlight and make sure you wake up on the…