Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year, with key events taking place the first week in June. Queen Victoria is the only other English monarch to earn the distinction — and, given Elizabeth’s spirit and good health, she’s poised to out-reign her predecess[...]
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I Heart My City: Katja’s Siena
Swiss expat Katja Meier arrived in Siena in 1999, fell in love with an olive grove, and never left. She lives with her Tuscan native husband and their two kids in Southern Tuscany, working as a health and life coach and organizing retreats for people from all over the world who are battling can[...]
I Heart My City: Katja’s Siena
Swiss expat Katja Meier arrived in Siena in 1999, fell in love with an olive grove, and never left. She lives with her Tuscan native husband and their two badly behaved Swiss-Italian kids in Southern Tuscany, working as a health and life coach and organizing retreats for people from all over th[...]
#FriFotos: Two Tickets to Paradise
This week's #FriFotos theme is PARADISE. The Paradise side of Mount Rainier is famous for its wild flowers and breathtaking views. Our favorite look-out is Inspiration Point. Thanks to Allen Abendroth for submitting this keeper to our My Shot community![...]
Food Fridays: America Eats
Spanish chef José Andrés, a force of nature in the culinary world (Time just named him among its annual 100 most influential people in the world) and an enduring presence in this nation’s capital, founded America Eats Tavern less than a year ago in the space formerly occupied by his popular Caf[...]
Packing Outside the Comfort Zone
I don’t consider myself an over-packer. But when I showed up for an eight-day trip in a country (Jordan) and region (the Middle East) I’ve never been to with a bag twice the size of the ten other travel writers in my group, I figured I still had a few things to learn. Here’s what…[...]
Secret Societies in Charlottesville
“You’re eavesdropping,” I said with a laugh, nodding at the handsome coed sitting next to me and my friend. He looked slightly embarrassed, then admitted to the charge. “I just felt the need to jump in and correct a few things” he said, his face going from slightly red to very seriou[...]
John Hunter: World Peace Visionary
“I’m available after bus duty, around 8:15ish." That couldn’t be right. This was the man who had been voted TED Talks' "most influential speaker" in 2011. The documentary about him and his project has been shown all over the world. Both the Secretary of Defense and the United Nations have brou[...]
I Heart My City: Gaby’s Savannah
Photojournalist Gaby Varela is currently based in Boston, but before that the former Traveler photo intern lived in Savannah off and on for six years. She says Savannah offers the best of city living and small town charm all in one package with its vibrant art scene, close-knit community, and air[...]