We recently met up with friends who were in our area to take in some of the plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. John and Debbie hail from Portland, and Mike and Carol live in the Bay Area, and they've been meeting up in Ashland
Chicago-area native Haley Reinhart rose to fame after placing third on American Idol in 2011. Since then, she found success performing solo as well as with Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox. She sang for commercials and worked as a voice actor in the Netflix animated comedy
Whenever I go somewhere new, I like to head out on a run as an excuse to explore my surroundings. On my current trip to the stunning coastline of Oahu, a “run” is interrupted almost every two minutes for photo opportunities. I took
Every month, Global Traveler covers an airport from around the globe, highlighting its initiatives for business travelers and families alike. It's exciting to see airports finally put some real thought and, of course, dollars to make a better, more environmentally friendly experience for travelers. New
What better way to spend the weekend than watching two things you never thought would happen again? I am, of course, referring to the return of both Tiger Woods and Game of Thrones, in that order. [caption id="attachment_98160" align="alignright" width="284"] ID 81303492 © Jerry Coli |
Virginia won March Madness, and, as it happens, I won the office bracket pool. Aside from being the No. 1 seed in the division, I’m sure you agree they were somewhat of a long shot! Irvington is a bit of a long shot in the sense
Earlier this week I had the chance to sit down with Alexander Lee, chief commercial officer, Jumeirah Group, in New York City, and learn more about what is new with the brand, which brings its spirit of Arabian hospitality around the globe through its 24
Hopefully by now you've had the chance to thoroughly dive into our Green Issue, the April edition of Global Traveler, where we explore Earth-friendly destinations, hotels, airlines and initiatives in the world of travel. Coinciding with the issue and with Earth Day just a week away,
My husband and I recently visited some friends in Brooklyn. During our visit, we explored some of the borough’s unique dining offerings. We arrived at our friends’ apartment to drop off our bags, then made our way to Industry City, a dining and entertainment complex in
Spring is a wonderful season, happily welcomed by me. It is a lovely transition from the dark days of winter, filled with the possibility of hazardous road conditions, canceled flights and lack of daylight during most hours. Once April rolls around, spring is in full
Last month I shared my goal to do something fun with my little cousin and brother on the weekends. New Yorkers, behold the “ugly weather” weekend savior: Billy Beez The Kid’s Choice at Bay Plaza Mall. Two Saturdays ago, a good friend and her son
Founded by David Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic, the Mascot Hall of Fame started as an online-only project. Yearly inductions took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In late 2018, the Mascot Hall of Fame found a physical home in Whiting, Indiana. Last weekend I attended the
While the calendar says it’s spring, the weather in upstate New York hasn’t caught up yet. My husband and I were looking for something to do on a dreary, gray, not-so-spring-like Saturday. So we did what we normally do when we’re bored — venture out
Over the weekend my brother, his girlfriend and I decided to go out to eat. They were tired of ordering in, and I had a great idea to visit Golden China, a Chinese restaurant just a hop, skip and a jump away from Global Traveler’s
March marked the 10th anniversary of Portland Dining Month, in which more than 100 dining establishments throughout the Portland, Oregon, metro area participate. Not only does it allow diners to sample a three-course menu for just $33 at a wide range of restaurants, but it
One way I like to explore a new city is to try to find the area’s quirky, more localized shops — especially vintage and secondhand stores. Oddly enough, while in Osaka, I discovered the vintage shopping is far more fruitful for Western clothing culture rather