For 20 years, Samantha Brown has traversed continents, experienced culture, and tasted adventure applying her singular brand of warmth and inclusion along the way. Her latest project is Places to Love, which airs on PBS. For the month of March,…

When it comes to Texas, Austin gets a lot of love. It truly is a wonderful city, but Texas is a big state and there’s a lot more to explore than the party scene on 6th. Just an hour’s drive…

It only takes the airline losing your luggage once to never want to check a bag again. Add in the fact that checking a suitcase can cost $50, wastes precious travel time sitting around a baggage claim, and there’s a…

Mt. Hood Region, Oregon I love a versatile destination, and if that’s what you crave, Mt. Hood and its surroundings fits the bill. You’ve got the more urban vibe of Portland mixed with the lush Willamette Valley and the gorgeous…

I love any place that seamlessly melds art, history, culture, food and style. That’s precisely why I’m drawn to Savannah, Georgia. From incredible architecture to its storied squares (there’s 22 in the city) and supernatural residents, Savannah has it all.…

Are you ready for REAL ID? Starting October 1, 2020, if you’re an American above the age of 18 and traveling by air within the U.S., you will need a REAL ID. That means a REAL ID-compliant or enhanced driver’s…