Rio de Janeiro has been selected by UNESCO as the World Capital of Architecture for 2020, becoming the first city ever to receive the recognition from the organization. The World Capital of Architecture initiative was created in conjunction between UNESCO and the International Union of Architects (UIA), who began their partnership last fall in an attempt to protect architectural heritage […]
Flying First Class? Here’s Exactly What to Wear
Okay, not everyone has the opportunity to fly first class, but if you do have the luxury—or are hoping to get upgraded to business class—know this: what you wear can make all the difference. Let’s face it; the days of getting dressed up for a flight are well in the past, as the dress code […]
Experts Are Assessing the Damage Done to Joshua Tree During the Shutdown—and It’s Grim
Joshua Tree is a special place for many Californians, with a landscape unlike almost any other on earth. During the government shutdown, when Park Service staffers were unable to provide their usual management of the 1,200-square-mile park and the people passing through it, so much havoc was wrought on that landscape that it could take […]
In Her Words: Amelia Mularz on Souvenirs
To be a travel writer and have a souvenir compulsion seems too on the nose, like a pastry chef with an insatiable sweet tooth. Sure, the two go hand in hand, but one would assume a certain amount of professionalism, some intellectual distance between the career and the infatuation. But alas, here we are, and […]