TULUM, Mexico – If you do not like tequila-based cocktails mixed with fresh juice and served in giant mason jars, stay far away. I Travel for the Food
TULUM, Mexico – Watch out for eco hotels. They often have no electricity. That means no phone charger, no Internet, and no fans in the heat of the night. I Travel for the Chill
THE NETHERLANDS – A scenic village outside Amsterdam captures our attention with its gingerbread houses, tree-lined waterways, and unique methods of transportation. I Travel for the Quirk
AMSTERDAM – Is it 16:00 already? Time for the first beer! We like Ruk & Pluk, a real neighborhood bar that feels like typical Holland.
What we're clicking and IM'ing to each other obsessively this week. Happy armchair travel. I Travel for the Quirk
"She was probably in her mid- eighties, slightly taller than Sarkozy." An excerpt from Rosecrans Baldwin's new book. I Travel for the Quirk
Weirdest thing seen on travels: A herd of gazelles stampeding in the dark that I could barely see but could hear quite clearly. I was convinced I'd be run over. Death by springbok. I Travel for the Thrill
PORTLAND, Oregon – Beth Riesgraf of TNT's Leverage tells us where to find the city's best Swedish breakfast, homemade charcuterie, biking trails, and big block party. I Travel for the Culture
I do one version of packing where I put in everything on my wish list and wait an hour. I then un-pack and re-pack in a more practical way. I Travel for the Thrill
PARIS – What do you mean all of the stores and restaurants are closed?! Your day is not lost: Here's a quietly lovely day. Food, shopping, and culture included.
Drive or be driven? Manual transmission, please. I always bring home spices, jams, olive oil, cured meats (I can say "shrink-wrap" in French, Italian, and Spanish). I Travel for the Culture
