From Celebrity Chef-studded Signature Events to Exclusive Collab Dinners and Hands-on Classes, the 2026 Festival Features Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Ever-growing Reputation as a Culinary Destination FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA — The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival (VLFWF) returns January 19–25, 2026, for its seventh annual celebration of culinary excellence in Greater Fort Lauderdale. This year’s festival … [Read more...]
Chris Guillebeau, American Author, Traveler and Entrepreneur
Chris Guillebeau is an American author, traveler, and entrepreneur best known for visiting every country in the world and writing best selling books like the $100 Startup and The Art of Non-Conformity. Q. You set the goal of visiting all 193 countries and you did it before 35. Was this mission your way of challenging the status quo and living a life of non-conformity? Not at first. Looking back, it became a kind of statement, but that … [Read more...]
Matthew Polly, American Author and Martial Artist
Matthew Polly is the national bestselling author of American Shaolin, Tapped Out and Bruce Lee: A Life. A Princeton University graduate and Rhodes Scholar, he spent two years studying kung fu at the Shaolin Temple in Henan, China. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Esquire, Slate, Playboy, and The Nation. He is a fellow at Yale University and lives in New Haven, Connecticut. Q1. Kung Fu, Chinese culture, and language were at the … [Read more...]
World Cup, Super Bowls, Olympics: Discussing US Destinations for Your Sports Bucket List
If you are a frequent traveler and a sports fan, there is arguably no better place to be in the latter half of the 2020s than the United States. As luck – or political maneuvering – would have it, the US will host both the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics, making it the place to be for global sports in the coming years. Of course, there are also the annual ‘national’ events, such as the Super Bowl. Tickets for these blue-chip … [Read more...]
Daniel Seddiqui, American Traveler, Author, Speaker and Cultural Explorer
Daniel Seddiqui is an American traveler, author, and cultural explorer best known for “50 Jobs in 50 States,” the ambitious project he created for himself by working a different job in every state across the country. He later chronicled his epic cultural quest in a book and founded Living the Map to promote deeper cultural understanding. Over the years, he has traveled the entire USA more than 20 times, making him one of the few individuals who … [Read more...]
Chasing Wilderness: Why Tasmania Just Hit the Top of My Travel List
I have spent nearly 6 months in Australia over the past 20 years of traveling in this part of that world. I keep returning because of its geographic landscape, history, food, wine scene, and incredible diversity of experiences. And the fact that it never feels over crowded. But the one destination that has eluded me so far has been Tasmania. Recently I began thinking about exploring this island and began doing some research in preparation for a … [Read more...]
Taipei in a Flash: A Whirlwind Adventure Worth Remembering
A quick journey to Taipei was not meant to be. Rather than get up with the chickens at 430am in the Thai village I am staying in to catch a van to Suvarnabhumi Airport to catch an 11am flight, I opted to take a a van into Bangkok a day early at a reasonable 3pm departure. I didn't catch much sleep that night due to three women next door partying like it was December 31, 1999. The day of my flight, I left my hotel at 8am for the airport. The … [Read more...]
Ystad, Southern Sweden – December 2025
This picturesque town is a photographers dream, especially during late spring and summer. If the town was only historical buildings (of which there are plenty) it would be a beautiful place - but then throw in the gorgeous array of flowers and blooming trees during this time of year, and if its not too much to ask - warm days with lots of sunshine! For a small town (the core is only about 17,000 people) Ystad packs a punch for tourism. There are … [Read more...]
Inspirations for Honeymoon Destinations
A honeymoon is more than a vacation, it's the first chapter of your married life, a moment when the world feels wide open and full of promise. Whether you dream of sandy beaches, historic cities, wild landscapes, or spiritual retreats, the perfect destination sets the tone for the memories you will create together. Many couples also love bringing a light, travel-friendly version of their wedding dresses for a few romantic photoshoots at iconic … [Read more...]
Andrew Forsthoefel, Author of “Walking to Listen: 4,000 Miles Across America, One Story at a Time”
At 23, Andrew Forsthoefel left his home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and began a 4,000-mile walk across America, carrying an audio recorder, a “Walking to Listen” sign, and an open mind ready for conversations with strangers. His book, Walking to Listen, documents his year-long trek across America to learn the art of listening. Q. In 2011, you set out on a cross-country walk with a mission of listening to strangers. Most people walk for … [Read more...]
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