See What’s New in the Granite State for visitors by Dan Peltier New Hampshire is known for its luxurious ski resorts, abundance of ice fishing, and unforgiving blizzards that give snow-lovers something to live for. But did you know that 40 percent of the state’s tourism revenue actually comes from the summer season, while only…
Spécialitiés Niçoises: Where France Meets Italy, deliciousness occurs By Derek Noll This area where France meets Italy is unique in many ways, perhaps most notably in the regional specialties that dominate the menus. Sure, everyone has heard of the Salade Niçoise, and it can be found on every menu here (along with every menu in…
Falmouth, MA is the gateway to Cape Cod and a great place to visit any time of year, even the off season. There’s something about this town very welcoming.
Julia Cooke’s New Book Sheds Light on the New Cuba by Dan Peltier Over a period of five years, beginning when Fidel Castro stepped down from his presidency in 2008 after almost a half-century of reign, award-winning journalist Julia Cooke embedded herself in Cuba. She gained access to a dynamic Havana–one that she found populated…
An American’s tips on retiring in Rome By John Henderson I saw Salvatore again this morning. He runs the cash register in my neighborhood caffe. He hands me the receipt for my daily cappuccino along with his brief, sometimes caustic, report on A.S. Roma’s last soccer game. Later I saw Franca, the slight, elderly woman…
Senegal: Not for the faint of heart, but a place of amazing music unforgettable hospitality. A journey from Dakar to Ile de Goree and by boat to Ziguinchor.
Car Rentals made easy: Max Hartshorne gets out his stopwatch and is pleasantly surprised at Enterprise LAX.
Romania: Adam Eagle finds a sanctuary in Transylvania where mistreated bears live better lives, learning how people are saving bears in Romania
Airfordable is a start-up that will launch soon and will offer layaway payment plans for purchasing airline tickets.
Opening the Door to a Private Venice–Donna Leon Writes about Living in Venice as an American By Dan Peltier Donna Leon’s wildly popular novels starring Venetian Comissario Guido Brunetti have been praised for their gripping narratives and beloved characters, but also for their incomparable insight into the politics and culture of Venice. One of the world’s…
Sicily: Touring Cefalu, Palermo, Taormina and enjoying the good life on Italy’s largest island, visiting Trapani and other highlights of Sicily.
Kurdistan: Walker Stephens spends a day hitchhiking through a war zone in Northern Iraq.
