Amanda Wowk
A Beginner’s Guide: How to Take a Screencation
Screens. Whether you love them or hate them, we, as a society, can’t seem to live without them. On the one hand, screens keep us entertained, informed, and connected—the latter a serious... Read More
9 Tips for a Sustainable Road Trip
America’s Route 66. Iceland’s Ring Road. Scotland’s North Coast 500. Australia’s Great Ocean Road. With so many iconic routes, a road trip might be just the vacation to balance... Read More
14 Books to Add to Your Diverse Summer Reading List
The future of international travel remains uncertain. And while we’re all missing the immersive experience of traveling to foreign countries, discovering commonalities with strangers, and... Read More
Your Fourth of July Travel Checklist
Safety. It’s on the minds of all travelers, everywhere. It’s on ours, too. That’s why we’ve pulled together this Fourth of July travel checklist—to help you think through (and prepare for)... Read More
'Did All Passengers Wear Masks?' And Other Questions I Can Answer After Flying During COVID
After a nearly 12-week flying hiatus, I boarded my first post-lockdown flight at the end of May. As with planning any trip, I weighed my options for departure and arrival times, calculated... Read More
Why You Should Make the Switch to Safer Sunscreens Now
The next time you’re headed out in the sun, double-check the labels on your sunscreen. Many places have banned the sale and use of any sunscreen that contains oxybenzone and octinoxate—... Read More
10 Under-the-Radar National Parks Reopening This Summer
Road trips. Camping adventures. National parks reopening. A once-cloudy summer travel forecast is starting to brighten.... Read More
How Cycle-Friendly Cities Are Keeping Riders Safe
As countries around the world emerge from the uncertainty of returning to work and life, city dwellers and cycle-enthusiasts alike are seeking a socially-distant alternative for their daily... Read More
How to Plan a Staycation in Your Own Backyard
Have you been counting the weeks since you’ve had a real day off? You’re not alone. With so much uncertainty, it might feel strange to ask for time off right now—especially with nowhere to... Read More
Eat Your Way Around the World with These 10 Dishes
Nothing encapsulates a destination quite like its cuisine. And while we’ve all been wheels down for some time now, we know many of you have been cooking up a storm. Near and far, food... Read More