The Away Pages

Stay in Amsterdam's Historic Tiny Bridge Houses with New SWEETS Hotel

Author: Megan McCarty Lead image: The Kattenslootbrug on the canal, by SWEETs Hotel. These iconic, miniature hospitality destinations offer more than just their cute-factor. Amsterdam is a pretty easy sell—close proximity...

Beyond the Blue Lagoon: A Local's Guide to Iceland

Author: Annie WernerLead image: Bird's eye on Reykjavik. Photo by Lindsay Cotter. Gunnar Freyr, also known as The Icelandic Explorer, is a former corporate financial analyst turned entrepreneur and photographer. His work...

An "Oyster Sommelier" on the Best Oysters Around the World

Author: Emma Glassman-Hughes Photographer: Julie Qiu Oyster sommelier Julie Qiu of In A Half Shell takes us around the world for the best of the raw bar and beyond. Salty, expensive and...

Booking It to Zurich: A Literary Guide to Switzerland’s Largest City

Author: Uli Beutter CohenLead image: Uli Beutter Cohen, creator of @subwaybookreview reading at Lake Zurich. As the creator of Subway Book Review, Uli Beutter Cohen discovers people and places through books. Her literary guide...

The Outdoor Lover's Road Trip from Montana to Yellowstone

Author: Forrest Mankins Photographer: Forrest MankinsLead image: Paid content brought to you by . Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved roadtripping. In a world of fast travel, being on...

Booking It to Munich: A Literary Guide to Bavaria's Capital City

Author: Uli Beutter CohenLead image: Uli Beutter Cohen, creator of @subwaybookreview, at Stereo Cafe in Munich. As the creator of Subway Book Review (@subwaybookreview on Instagram), Uli Beutter Cohen (@theubc) discovers people and places...

The Insider’s Guide to Guatemala, from Antigua to Lake Atitlán

Author: Tiana AttrideLead image: The Arco de Santa Catalina and Volcán de Agua are two of Antigua's key landmarks. Photo by @pptotravel. Francesca Kennedy is many things—an environmentalist, Project Runway winner,...

In the Vibrant Streets of San Miguel de Allende

Author: Tiana AttridePhotographer: Tiana Attride Walking through San Miguel de Allende on a Sunday morning, I understand why so many artists fall in love at first sight. The streets are...

Why Artists Are Escaping to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Author: Tiana AttrideLead image: The Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel towers over a street in San Miguel de Allende. Photo by @tian.a. The clock is approaching 3 a.m. and I’m...

The Secret Life of a Corporate Flight Attendant

Author: Tiana AttridePhotographer: Carol FrancisLead image: Corporate flight attendant Tennille Murphy is at the top of her game. When I speak on the phone with Tennille Murphy, I realize that our...