FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.

Johnny Motley

Johnny Motley is a New York-based journalist writing about travel, restaurants, spirits and fashion. After graduating from Harvard College, Motley taught religious studies in Texas for several years. In his free time, Motley enjoys reading poetry and literature, practicing Portuguese, and playing guitar. He won a Solas Award in the men's travel category for his memoirs about traveling through the Amazon. He contributes to Global Traveler, BBC, CNN, Matador, Paste, CoolMaterial and other publications. Motley is on Instagram (@motjohnny) and X (@JohnnyMotley).


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September 2023
Sep 7, 2023

As Business Booms, Houston Shows Visitors a Good Time

Business is booming in Houston, the Lone Star State’s wealthiest and most populous city. While oil and gas constitute the backbone of the economy, industries ranging from tech to healthcare to aerospace thrive in Houston. Seamlessly marrying Southern hospitality, cosmopolitanism and business-friendly policies, Houston lures entrepreneurs and corporations from around the globe; in fact, each day nearly 300 transplants move here. Besides the white- hot job market, Houston’s perennial warm weather, dynamic sports franchises and sensational culinary scene make it easy to understand why it’s one of America’s fastest-growing cities.

Why Japan Is Best Explored by Sea with Princess

Japan is a destination that rewards repeat visits because no two regions — or seasons —  feel quite the same. One moment, you’re wandering through centuries-old geisha districts in Kanazawa. The next, you’re watching neon reflections dance across Tokyo streets long after midnight.

August 2023
Aug 10, 2023

Dance, Dine and Unwind in Bali After Hours

Bali, the Indonesian tropical paradise, has long been known as “The Isle of the Gods” — a fitting epithet, as the island is blessed with regal temples, majestic mountains and spectacular beaches. Dazzling scenery aside, one of the gods in question surely must be Varuni, the Hindu deity of wine and revelry. While Bali evokes yoga retreats, luxury spas and cozy beachside bungalows, the island is equally celebrated for pulsing clubs, glamorous beach parties and roaring nightlife.