2025

Many travelers visiting London treat Bath as a quick day trip—an easy box to tick before rushing back to the capital. But that approach misses the point entirely. To truly experience this remarkable double UNESCO World Heritage city (recognized both for its Roman remains and its Georgian urban landscape), you need at least 3–5 days. We spent four full days here in late March and left already planning a return for a full week in the fall. Getting there is part of the pleasure

More ink has been spilled by travel writers gushing about the beauty of San Francisco than almost any other place on earth. The fog. The bridge. The Victorians. I won’t repeat the basics. Instead, let me tell you about my  San Francisco — the one I’ve known over 35 years living in the city and nearby Tiburon. These are not necessarily the most famous places. But they are among my favorites — the quirky, soulful, slightly off-center spots that keep this city endlessly intrigui

There are few greater seasonal pleasures than stepping off a plane in mid-winter and into the open-air concourse of Palm Springs International Airport . No jet bridge. No gray tunnel. Just blue skies, soft desert air, and the San Jacinto Mountains rising dramatically beyond the tarmac. It feels like someone has adjusted the lighting and warmth settings on your life. From November through May, Palm Springs delivers what much of the northern world craves. Expect daytime highs i