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REASONS TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN JOHANNESBURG On their way to safari, the majority of travelers only stay one night in Johannesburg, and regrettably, many of them spend that night at an airport hotel. Last weekend, when traveling to Cape Town for the We are Africa conference, I spent two …

WHY IS THE BLUE PAINT OF CHEFCHAOUEN, MOROCCO? WHY IS THE BLUE PAINT OF CHEFCHAOUEN, MOROCCO? walls indigo. Azure steps. Thick turquoise doors set within gilded arches. Walking around Chefchaouen’s shifting blue medina might, after a while, feel more like swimming in the sea than exploring a town in the …

BEST HISTORIC LOS ANGELES LANDMARKS BEST HISTORIC LOS ANGELES LANDMARKS The next big thing has always been recognized in Los Angeles. Weekly billboard rotation, yesterday’s hot trends disappearing fast, and forgetting what happened is the only thing worse than getting older. It’s amazing LA has any surviving history at all …

BELFAST: THE MOST ASTONISHING CITY IN THE UK Until I heard that Van Morrison was going to perform a 70th birthday concert on Cypress Avenue—the picturesque residential street he made famous in the song of the same name on his renowned 1968 album Astral Weeks—Belfast hadn’t crossed my mind as …

BEST THINGS TO DO IN CHATTANOOGA Although Chattanooga, which burns its own brilliant stage lights, is a couple of hours’ drive southeast of Music City, Nashville is the Tennessee town that receives primetime television attention. (Saying it is also a lot of fun.)BEST THINGS TO DO IN CHATTANOOGA   New …

THREE DAYS WITH PORTLANDIAN For the past twelve years, my sister Aleia has made Portland her home, making her a true local, while I have been a frequent visitor to a city that has transformed quite rapidly from a peaceful and pleasant place to something really hot and steamy. The …

6 CHEAP WAYS TO EAT IN STOCKHOLM I recently had a beautiful week in Stockholm, admiring its elegant architecture, an abundance of water, and its population’s genetically smiling, trendy demeanor. But when it came time for meals, I occasionally felt sticker shock because typical main portions at regular restaurants can …

MILAN’S FONDAZIONE PRADA IS THE ULTIMATE VISUAL TREAT MILAN’S FONDAZIONE PRADA IS THE ULTIMATE VISUAL TREAT Saying “Fondazione Prada, per favore” to your taxi driver will probably result in him or her not knowing where to go. He might stare at you bewildered after Googling it. Tucked away in Milano’s …

TOP 5 MOST FASCINATING SAN FRANCISCO TASTING MENUS TOP 5 MOST FASCINATING SAN FRANCISCO TASTING MENUS A tasting menu is a decadent overview that is a notable step up from a usual fine-dining experience, and it’s a great way to learn about the breadth and depth of a chef. They …

IS A FALL VACATION IN LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUERQUE THE IDEAL OPTIPN? When I tell people I’m from New Mexico, I’m usually met with, ‘Santa Fe?’ ‘No. Not Santa Fe,’ I respond. ‘Albuquerque.’ Then, I chuckle knowingly at their perplexed look when I tell them that much, if not all, …