| | When I travel, my default fragrance is the citrusy smell of disinfectant. I’m the fidgety train passenger who slathers their hands with hand sanitizer. The fussy person on the plane who cleans their tray table with anti-bacterial wipes. Do these habits mean I’m well-prepared, anxiety-prone, or waging an unwinnable war against legions of microorganisms? Maybe all three. | | |
 | | How this tiny town in British Columbia became Canada’s craft beer capital | | Tucked away in the middle of the Okanagan is one of North America's most dynamic communities centered around beer. The town of Penticton is one of Canada's best kept secrets when it comes to great craft brews long before that became a badge of honor for outdoorsy towns from Asheville, North Carolina to Vancouver, BC. | | | | | |
 | | Australia's bushfires: how travelers can help now | | Australia’s current bushfire season has been the worst to date, but what does that mean for travelers right now? Should you still head Down Under? We unpack the questions many people are asking themselves and look at the different ways travelers can help Australia’s recovery. | | | | | |
 | | Eco-friendly adventures in the Florida Keys | | Warm tropical breezes and cerulean blue waters have long drawn sun-seeking visitors to the Florida Keys. Eager for a fruity drink and a slice of key lime pie, many quickly motor across the 125-mile-long chain of islands, ready to watch the sun dip below the horizon from Mallory Square in Key West. | | | | |  | | Sponsored by | | Florida Keys | | | | | |
 | | The best dive bars in New Orleans for every type of traveler | | In a town built around a pervasive ethos of having a good time at any hour in any setting, there are few places in which local dives are so integrally woven into the cultural fabric as New Orleans. From 24-hour party dives and laid-back neighborhood hangouts to booze-fueled dilapidated shacks and weird bars for doing your laundry, an exploration of the many iconic dive bars isn’t just a fun way to fill a travel itinerary. It’s also an essential way to get to know the Crescent City. | | | | | |
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