The United States is full of quaint and quiet towns that provide a slower pace of life. They’re more immersed in nature, and their history and culture are on full display. From the shores of New ...

From an island off of North Carolina to a coastal village on Japan’s Izu Peninsula, these are the most beautiful beach towns in the world. Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of ...

Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the ...

There’s nothing surprising about national media sites singing the praises of Oregon. Our state is blessed with all sorts of beautiful scenery, including high desert landscapes, mountains, lakes, ...

It started with a conversation in a train station café in Rome—one of those spontaneous, caffeine-fueled chats with an older Italian woman who asked where I was headed. When I listed the usual spots, ...