WOW — 200 ISSUES! I joined the FX Express Publications, Inc., team in October 2006, a recent college graduate (Go Syracuse!) and eager to learn all I could about the industry. I’ve been part of this company for a large majority of those 200 issues. The experiences I’ve had since exceeded even my wildest expectations. From unbelievable trips to colleagues I genuinely consider close friends to moments of sheer hilarity, it’s been quite the amazing ride.

You can join us for a look back on page 38. To commemorate the milestone, we’ve compiled a list of 200 things you might want to know about the Global Traveler team. We’ve got recommendations, tips, tricks and funny memories to share. And there are stories from those of us who’ve been here for quite some time and those newer to the team. It’s a quirky and fun trip down memory lane.

One of the categories is 20 Underrated Cities You Need to Visit Now, and I recommended Lviv, Ukraine. My picture this month comes from my trip to the city, where I celebrated my birthday and enjoyed an after-dinner sour cherry liqueur from the city center’s Drunk Cherry. Add both Lviv and the libation to your bucket list.

Where else does this issue take us? We’re in Munich; Jeddah; Washington, D.C.; at Croagh Patrick in Ireland; Guangzhou; Greenland; Fiji; Raleigh, N.C.; and Beirut. Also available this month is our Leisure Lifestyle Edition, announcing the winners of our sixth-annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards. The special issue also features in-depth articles on leisure travel trends including family-friendly resorts, food tours, vacation deficit disorder, how to travel like a celebrity, historical tourism and the best U.S. markets in which to buy your second home.

Next month our Wellness Issue launches with a look at some of the healthiest spots on the planet. Let’s keep moving, both at home and on the road!