When I was based in NYC, I would escape every weekend either to the Hudson Valley or upstate to the Catskills. Woodsy, peaceful and welcoming a new local business every I visit, it’s always a great time to go year round.

Is medical tourism a thing? Turns out it is and business is booming. Looking beyond American boarders to find healthcare systems in other countries that are equally as good — if not better — than what you get at home for a fraction of the price, and countries that specialize in areas ranging from hip replacements to fertility to plastic surgery.

It may surprise many visitors to California that the sheer vastness of its landscape boasts everything from beaches to deserts, forests, ski resorts, lakes and mountain cabin life. The last four alone can be found in the peaceful areas of Lake Arrowhead, Twin Peaks and Big Bear, California.

While the country’s 20th-century history was a mess, Germany has lately evolved into a symbol of tolerance, equality, and prosperity around the world, as well as an arts haven.

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the first Wanderlust Wellspring event in the California desert (Palm Springs) that was a “first-of-its-kind wellness gathering featuring the world’s leading innovators, teachers and socially-conscious companies”.

Joshua Tree, California offers a quiet, groovy, spartan aesthetic of beauty with its jaw-dropping national park, cool small town and a lot of local flavor

Dia de los Muertos is one of my favorite cultural events of the year,  which falls on October 31-November 2nd. Learn more about the wonderful Mexican tradition and holiday here.

Yes, I know, at this point in October you may be sick to death of seeing everyone taking photos of themselves or their kids in pumpkin patches (guilty) as we approach Halloween, but if you have not gone, there is still time! So let’s look at a list of favorites across the nation

With Oktoberfest right around the corner, you have likely seen local pubs & restaurants around the world ready to embrace the event. But if you really want to experience it in all of its cultural splendor, you need to go to the source: Germany.

Every time I visit Ojai, California it gets harder and harder to leave. Nestled in a valley, located just 30-minutes from Santa Barbara and 90-minutes from Los Angeles, this charming town and artist haven will have you returning too.

Today we honor Indigenous People’s Day: There are currently over 5 million Native Americans and 573 tribes here. Let us we honor their history and culture.

There is something about the cool autumn air that always takes me back to New England, and Boston is a great city in which to start

Aside from pouring over travel magazines and maps for most of my life, books and movies have ultimately inspired my travels near and far. Having just read a couple of new gems, I thought it was a good time to round up some travel literature classics along with recent faves.

Switzerland is a beautiful mountainous country snuggled into central Europe, home to numerous lakes, villages and the high peaks of the Alps.

Such a glorious season to enjoy the great outdoors and changing colors, from road trips to camping. Follow these Foliage Maps to find your autumn bliss

The oasis in the desert offers you a relaxed, non-pretentious vacation you will want to return to again and again.

Planning a trip for a group can be stressful, but it doesn’t need to be. Here are some helpful tips to get you going on that next fantastic getaway

In 2011, I was given the greatest travel editorial assignment ever: I covered seven festivals across Canada in partnership with Destination Canada and The New Yorker.

Whenever Fall came along to the North Eastern US, I was immediately draw to country weekend escapes with friends, venturing into the crisp air and yes, going apple picking

I decided to wrap up my ‘Southern Belle’ summer with a trip to Austin, Texas for Labor Day weekend, and did it ever live up to my expectations