why we travel

EXPERIENCES THAT CHANGE THE WAY WE SEE THE WORLD

Roots Revival

In Tuscon, Betsy Andrews finds a community preserving its culinary future through ancient ways

go with the flow

On the central Oregon Coast, Alice Gregory finds easygoing small towns, forest-framed beaches, and an unhurried way of life refreshingly far removed from the world of hipsters and influencers

A Quiet Place

While trekking through a remote sweep of the Serengeti, Rebecca Misner learns how to live in the moment

In Tune

Jamming with nomadic Nepali performers, Justin Goldman discovers the common ancestry of folk music around the globe

Word of mouth

Osaka, the wilder cousin of hip Tokyo and precious Kyoto, is getting a well-timed tune-up

A STUDY IN CONTRASTS

A DESIGNER REIMAGINED A WATERFRONT MEDITERRANEAN IN NORTH PALM BEACH AS A MODERN, ISLAND-INSPIRED OASIS, CONTRASTING THE ARCHITECTURE'S CLEAN LINES WITH TEXTURE AND INTRICATE DETAILS

GROOVING ON THE GULF

Talk about a fresh catch.

Cabin Cool

Situated between a picturesque estuary and the sea, this South African family cottage combines a crisp update on cabin design with old-fashioned boathouse style

WHAT'S IN YOUR BEACH BAG?

Fashion designer Liz Joy of Marea shares her beach-day essentials

Best Places To Live on the Coast 2025

When it comes to beaches, local life, climate resilience, and straight-up beauty, we've located the 10 best places to cozy up to the water's edge, from East Coast to West, the Great Lakes to the Gulf

Making Hotels More Hospitable

Major brands are answering the call for more accessible accommodations.

Macon Music

Some of America's music greats once called this Georgia town home. Tom Vanderbilt retraces their steps, finding new stories along the way.

The Realm of the Senses

For blind travelers, the world reveals itself in ways that go far beyond the visual.

SOUTHERN STAR

From Cape Town's cosseting hotels and the culinary pleasures of the Winelands to dramatic wildlife sightings at Sabi Sand, a classic South African itinerary reveals a nation primed for transformation.

Style on the Nile

Why in-the-know travelers are flocking to a chic hideaway in Luxor, once the capital of ancient Egypt.

SPRING'S ONE-PLATE WONDER

Combining salmon and beans with the peppery crunch of arugula, this brightly flavored meal goes from weeknights to entertaining-and it's healthy!

The Little Beach Town That Changed the World

Nearly 45 years ago, a visionary couple launched a community along a stretch of Florida coast where they'd inherited some land. That development-Seaside-spawned sister developments at Rosemary and Alys beaches and launched New Urbanism as a design movement that has swept the coast from the Lowcountry to the Olympic Peninsula. As Alys Beach celebrates its 20th anniversary and Seaside looks to its 45th in 2026, TRACEY MINKIN checks in with the movement's founders and inheritors as those dreams turn the corner to the future

THE CRADLE OF BARBECUE

CELEBRATING THE ROOTS AND EVOLUTION OF CARIBBEAN BARBECUE

easy does it

Florida-based designer Caitlin Kah gives a sunny spin to a home with a decidedly Southern accent

COOL BEANS

BEST OF THE COAST

A Different Pace

Her adventurous parents sparked a desire to see the world. But as they've gotten older, Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon is learning to slow down.

Kids on Deck

Can a European river cruise be child-friendly? Kerry Spencer finds out.

Alla BOLOGNESE

Prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, tagliatelle al ragù.... The Italian city of Bologna and the surrounding Emilia-Romagna region have given the world some of its finest culinary treasures. But its chefs and producers aren't done yet.

5 Reasons Cruises Are the Ultimate Accessible Vacation

THE COMFORT FACTOR - Traveling by ship often eliminates logistical headaches, says Rob Clabbers, a member of the T+L Travel Advisory Board and the founder and president of Q Cruise & Travel.

Dressed to the Nines

The latest draw for guests at luxury hotels? A straight-out-of-the-movies shopping spree.

LEARNING TO LOVE THE LOUVRE

It's imposing, encyclopedic, and way too crowded. But use patience and a little strategy, argues Elaine Sciolino, and the world's greatest museum will enchant you.

The Artist's Way

On a walking tour of the Kiso Valley, Hannah Walhout finds glimpses of the golden age of Japan's great printmakers.

SELMA steps out!

After a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, travel became nearly impossible for Selma Blair. At California's iconic and accessible-Rosewood Miramar Beach, the actor shares her advice on getting back out there.

HOLD THAT THOUGHT

At a big-hearted temple retreat in rural Japan, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more present