Trish Friesen

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4 Great Canadian Road Trips

4 Great Canadian Road Trips

Summer is the best time to explore Canada's expanses by car—the snow is gone, wildflowers are in bloom, and what's a summer road trip without fresh seafood? Here are four ways to go.
North America’s 15 Best Food Festivals

North America’s 15 Best Food Festivals

There is no better way to experience the soul of a destination than through its food. Crossing the continent as far as Hawaii and as high as Canada, we’ve handpicked North America’s 15 most mouthwatering food festivals based on epicurean education, chef interaction, and grand tastings.
5 Best West Coast Road Trips

5 Best West Coast Road Trips

We love the West Coast in the summertime—it's balmy and breezy from Mexico to Alaska. So whether you've got a week off or just need a weekend away, we've assembled a hit list of coastal road trips.
How to Tackle Hawaii’s Big Island Like a Pro

How to Tackle Hawaii’s Big Island Like a Pro

Don't let the Big Island's moniker deter you from exploring this diverse, lush, and fantastic island. Take our tips (and a map) and you'll be tackling its peaks and creeks in no time.
10 Healthy Hotel Hygiene Habits

10 Healthy Hotel Hygiene Habits

Ah, the joys of a freshly cleaned hotel room... neatly tucked sheets, sparkling clean drinking glass. Well. We don't mean to be doom-seekers, but all is not always as it seems.
Palm Springs’ Coolest Boutique Hotels

Palm Springs’ Coolest Boutique Hotels

Don't call it a comeback. Palm Springs is the place to vacation with its desert chic vibe, Hollywood history, and these effortlessly cool stays. Pick one (or them all) for a weekend in the sun.
Best Day Trips from Seattle

Best Day Trips from Seattle

Seattle is positively surrounded by prime day-trip destinations—from the acuamarine-hued Bainbridge Island to wine-soaked Woodinville, here's where we wish we were spending the day.
The Ultimate Plane Survival Kit

The Ultimate Plane Survival Kit

Flying may not be what it once was, but that doesn't mean you have to arrive looking as tired and haggard as you might feel. These 12 essentials will make you look and feel fab, even at 37,000 ft.
Seeing the Canadian Rockies by Rail

Seeing the Canadian Rockies by Rail

Seeing the Canadian Rockies by plane or car won't do it justice. But by train (luxury train at that), they can be seen in all their glory through glass domed coaches, with a glass of red in hand.
4 Great Canadian Road Trips

4 Great Canadian Road Trips

Summer is the best time to explore Canada's expanses by car—the snow is gone, wildflowers are in bloom, and what's a summer road trip without fresh seafood? Here are four ways to go.
North America’s 15 Best Food Festivals

North America’s 15 Best Food Festivals

There is no better way to experience the soul of a destination than through its food. Crossing the continent as far as Hawaii and as high as Canada, we’ve handpicked North America’s 15 most mouthwatering food festivals based on epicurean education, chef interaction, and grand tastings.
5 Best West Coast Road Trips

5 Best West Coast Road Trips

We love the West Coast in the summertime—it's balmy and breezy from Mexico to Alaska. So whether you've got a week off or just need a weekend away, we've assembled a hit list of coastal road trips.
How to Tackle Hawaii’s Big Island Like a Pro

How to Tackle Hawaii’s Big Island Like a Pro

Don't let the Big Island's moniker deter you from exploring this diverse, lush, and fantastic island. Take our tips (and a map) and you'll be tackling its peaks and creeks in no time.
10 Healthy Hotel Hygiene Habits

10 Healthy Hotel Hygiene Habits

Ah, the joys of a freshly cleaned hotel room... neatly tucked sheets, sparkling clean drinking glass. Well. We don't mean to be doom-seekers, but all is not always as it seems.
Palm Springs’ Coolest Boutique Hotels

Palm Springs’ Coolest Boutique Hotels

Don't call it a comeback. Palm Springs is the place to vacation with its desert chic vibe, Hollywood history, and these effortlessly cool stays. Pick one (or them all) for a weekend in the sun.
Best Day Trips from Seattle

Best Day Trips from Seattle

Seattle is positively surrounded by prime day-trip destinations—from the acuamarine-hued Bainbridge Island to wine-soaked Woodinville, here's where we wish we were spending the day.
The Ultimate Plane Survival Kit

The Ultimate Plane Survival Kit

Flying may not be what it once was, but that doesn't mean you have to arrive looking as tired and haggard as you might feel. These 12 essentials will make you look and feel fab, even at 37,000 ft.
Seeing the Canadian Rockies by Rail

Seeing the Canadian Rockies by Rail

Seeing the Canadian Rockies by plane or car won't do it justice. But by train (luxury train at that), they can be seen in all their glory through glass domed coaches, with a glass of red in hand.