The Douro River from the terrace at Graham's port lodge

Port Wine at Graham’s 1890 Lodge: A Premium Tipple

by Anita Breland

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Tasting port wine in Graham's Vintage Room in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal with writer Anita Breland and photographer Tom Fakler.

Segovia’s Hidden History: A Complex Intersection of Christianity, Islam and Judaism

by Michelle Williams

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Segovia, Spain lies about 50 miles north of Madrid in the Castile and León region. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this medieval town of 55,000 residents boasts a Roman aqueduct, a castle, numerous churches, and a Gothic cathedral, with the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains as its backdrop. Segovia was founded by the Celts but was
Man herding sheep inside the walls of Berat Castle © Maurie O'Connor

Bunkered down in Albania

by Maurie O'Connor

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Albania offers an alternative tourist experience away from the crowds of tourists with good food, wine, and most of all friendly people.
Byron Bay surf, Australia.

5 Reasons to Visit Byron Bay, Australia

by Jacqui Gibson

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Byron Bay, Australia. Think: swimming, surfing, great food and shopping – and even a bit of seasonal whale watching from now until November. Jacqui Gibson spends the day amidst the boho-chic vibe and finds five great reasons to visit.

On the Tail of Flamenco in Andalucian Spain

by Kimberly A. Edwards

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An exploration of the world of Flamenco in charming Andalucia Spain --- a flurry of ruffled sleeves and shawls lifting like wings in a tepid breeze.
Michele Genest shopping at Fireweed market © Christine Salins

Michele Genest: The culinary wiz putting the Yukon on the map

by Christine Salins

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Chef Michele Genest's cookbook, The Boreal Gourmet, has inspired a flourishing locavore movement in Canada's Yukon.

Claremont, California: Fair Trade and Ecotourism at Work

by Kaila Yu

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Travel does not always begin with the booking of a plane ticket in advance of a trip to a far-flung location. It often starts when you open your mind to new possibilities, even in your own backyard. I was surprised to discover Claremont, California as an eco-friendly getaway destination. I thought I knew all there

A Weekend Itinerary for Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

by Mary Farah

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Ideal for a weekend getaway, Carmel-by-the-Sea is whistling distance from Big Sur, and your mid-stop gateway to either San Francisco Bay or Los Angeles. For an ideal itinerary of sights to see and food to eat, read on to discover LA travel blogger Mary Lansing-Farah's picks for the best-of-the-best in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California!
Porto, Giglio Island. Italy. FWT Magazine.

Italy’s Giglio Island – A Kid’s Guide

by Jacqui Gibson

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Jacqui Gibson travels to Giglio Island in Tuscany, Italy with two well-traveled kids as her hosts. She asked them: What should I do in this 21-square kilometre paradise? Here’s what they told her.
Healdsburg biking selfie Teresa Bergen

Biking Healdsburg California’s Wine Country

by Teresa Bergen

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Even if you only have a couple of hours, it's worth renting a bike in Healdsburg, California. Teresa Bergen visits Spoke Folk Cyclery, meets the shop cats and takes a Specialized Globe for a spin through nearby vineyards.
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