Travel
Joe Levitan
Montana's MAGIC DRAW - Reader's Choice: Bozeman
Landing at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is like dropping in the middle of a Hollywood Western with breathtaking views of the snow-capped Bridger Mountain Range. Grab gear, trail mix, and hit the road for National Park Country adventures!
Bird Lynch
Mexico’s Colonial Jewel Box
San Miguel de Allende shines at 6,234 feet in Mexico’s verdant central highlands. Travelers flock to this UNESCO World Heritage city and ex-pat haven. Islanders Teddy Lynch and Connie Crutchfield Pittard are our "tour guides" for a visit to the city.
Young Warriors Take Oslo By Storm
Eleven young martial artists from The Brick, representing the Golden Isles and the U.S. travelled to Oslo, Norway, for the 2025 World Martial Arts Games. Learn more about their experience and victories.
Wind Down in French Wine Country
January winds can be chilly here, so warm up with a glass of Bordeaux and start planning that early summer trip to sunny French wine country. Editor Anna Cheshire Levitan shares details from a 6-day whirlwind tour of the region with her daughter.
Of Olive Oil and Naked Men
Ancient Olympians and historic sculptures are what Duane Harris alludes to as he shares photos and highlights from a recent Viking Mediterranean cruise. He and Carol traveled from Athens, Greece to Florence, Italy.
Costa Rica Revisited
Duane Harris and his lovely family are traveling again and this time they're taking us along to explore Costa Rica. Adventure from hot springs to hanging bridges and crocodiles to coati, with some fishing included, of course!
Back to Back Champions for Best US Islands Honors
Golden Isles Reclaims Top Honor for Best US Islands by Travel + Leisure. The four barrier islands and historic port city also ranked 15th best in the world.
Daytrippin’
We’ve put together some ideas for day trips and weekend getaways that allow you to view different vistas and discover new attractions while keeping close to home. Just gas up the car and go!
Day Trip Tips
With our guide to fun day trip destinations at your fingertips, all you need now is to pick one and get started. Now we’re going to offer some tips for making the most of your day.
Ciao Roma from Cindy B
When Cindy Stephenson told us that she was headed to the Ryder Cup in Italy and offered to share her story with us, we jumped at the opportunity. Here’s a little journal encapsulating her trip.
On the Road With Janice
On the Road With Janice - An enlightening and entertaining glimpse of life on (and off) the road with Janice Lamattina as she travels the globe.
On the Road With Janice - Vietnam Part 6: Trying to Understand Vietnam Today
Here we are with Part 6, the final installment of Janice's adventures in Vietnam. She wraps things up with an assortment of photos and her astute and thought-provoking observations of a culture that is foreign to us in so many ways.
Dec 24, 2025
On the Road With Janice - Vietnam Part 5: Mekong Delta
Part 5 of Janice's travels take us to the Mekong Delta. Get a glimpse of life and work on the water.
Dec 19, 2025
On the Road With Janice - Vietnam Part 4: The Hmong Life
Janice's latest dispatch comes from the Central part of Vietnam. She takes a closer look at Hmong culture, noting its disparity from what she witnessed in the northern highlands.
Dec 14, 2025
