Not content with trashing one treasured website this year, Elon Musk has turned his sights on another: Wikipedia, the crowdsourced encyclopedia founded in 2001, which has become to represent the very best of what the internet has to offer. The world’s richest person and owner of X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, seems to have been rattled by a report published by Newsguard, a company that rates the trustworthiness of information sources. Late last week it offered some troubling statistics around misinformation on X pertaining to the Israel-Hamas conflict almost a year...…Not content with trashing one treasured website this year, Elon Musk has turned his sights on another: Wikipedia, the crowdsourced encyclopedia founded in 2001, which has become to represent the very best of what the internet has to offer. The world’s richest person and owner of X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, seems to have been rattled by a report published by Newsguard, a company that rates the trustworthiness of information sources. Late last week it offered some troubling statistics around misinformation on X pertaining to the Israel-Hamas conflict almost a year...WW…

Skip to ContentMy return to Florence after 20 years allowed me to revisit one of Italy's most beautiful cities.However, it was only a prelude to the main event: a one-week tour of Tuscany along the Via Francigena.The Via Francigena is an ancient pilgrimage route that runs from Canterbury, England, through France, Switzerland, and Italy. The journey ends in Rome.Tuscany is home to 400km of the Via Francigena, offering visitors the chance to experience the countryside as pilgrims have for over 1,000 years.My week on the Via Francigena was organized by S Cape Travels in partnership with...…Skip to ContentMy return to Florence after 20 years allowed me to revisit one of Italy's most beautiful cities.However, it was only a prelude to the main event: a one-week tour of Tuscany along the Via Francigena.The Via Francigena is an ancient pilgrimage route that runs from Canterbury, England, through France, Switzerland, and Italy. The journey ends in Rome.Tuscany is home to 400km of the Via Francigena, offering visitors the chance to experience the countryside as pilgrims have for over 1,000 years.My week on the Via Francigena was organized by S Cape Travels in partnership with...WW…

Skip to ContentWhen is the best time to visit Miami, Florida? Whether your trip to Miami includes a stay at one of the area's exclusive hotels like the W Hotel or staying in one of the many luxurious vacation rentals in Miami Beach, when you visit impacts what you'll pay and can experience.If you go in the high season, you'll get great weather in the summer, but you'll miss out on lower prices and smaller crowds (but still pleasant weather) in the winter months.Of course, Florida is the Sunshine State. South Florida and Miami are noted for a moderate average temperature...…Skip to ContentWhen is the best time to visit Miami, Florida? Whether your trip to Miami includes a stay at one of the area's exclusive hotels like the W Hotel or staying in one of the many luxurious vacation rentals in Miami Beach, when you visit impacts what you'll pay and can experience.If you go in the high season, you'll get great weather in the summer, but you'll miss out on lower prices and smaller crowds (but still pleasant weather) in the winter months.Of course, Florida is the Sunshine State. South Florida and Miami are noted for a moderate average temperature...WW…

Skip to ContentIf you're a wine lover, you must put the best wineries in Willamette Valley on your list of places to visit. This stunning region in western Oregon is home to some of the best wineries in the world.In 2016, Wine Enthusiast Magazine recognized Willamette Valley as its Wine Region of the Year.We've got you covered if you're seeking guidance on where to start in Oregon wine country. Each winery in this article produces spectacular wine; you will not be disappointed.My name is Mark, and I'm a certified sommelier with extensive knowledge from visiting many of the world's most...…Skip to ContentIf you're a wine lover, you must put the best wineries in Willamette Valley on your list of places to visit. This stunning region in western Oregon is home to some of the best wineries in the world.In 2016, Wine Enthusiast Magazine recognized Willamette Valley as its Wine Region of the Year.We've got you covered if you're seeking guidance on where to start in Oregon wine country. Each winery in this article produces spectacular wine; you will not be disappointed.My name is Mark, and I'm a certified sommelier with extensive knowledge from visiting many of the world's most...WW…

Skip to ContentCopacabana Beach, BrazilHaving the best travel insurance behind you during your travels is a safety net you can't afford to pass up.Imagine this: you’ve just landed at a foreign airport far from home.Next, you have to rush to your connecting flight.You’re in a hurry, but in the corner of your eye, you see that your connecting flight has been delayed.You feel relieved as you no longer have to run, but as you near the gate, you realize this slight delay will make it nearly impossible to catch the following flight to your final destination.You start to fret. You’re in a foreign...…Skip to ContentCopacabana Beach, BrazilHaving the best travel insurance behind you during your travels is a safety net you can't afford to pass up.Imagine this: you’ve just landed at a foreign airport far from home.Next, you have to rush to your connecting flight.You’re in a hurry, but in the corner of your eye, you see that your connecting flight has been delayed.You feel relieved as you no longer have to run, but as you near the gate, you realize this slight delay will make it nearly impossible to catch the following flight to your final destination.You start to fret. You’re in a foreign...WW…

Skip to ContentWe've collected the best of Go Backpacking for you to browse here. Start here if you're new to backpacking, or travel in general. Going on your first trip? We highly recommend reading Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel by Rolf Potts. This timeless, and quick read captures the spirit of traveling longer for less money.Click here to see more planning articles. Click here to see more adventure travel.Click here to see more Food stories.*Starred posts indicate locations where Anthony Bourdain had also eaten at some point (ex: No...…Skip to ContentWe've collected the best of Go Backpacking for you to browse here. Start here if you're new to backpacking, or travel in general. Going on your first trip? We highly recommend reading Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel by Rolf Potts. This timeless, and quick read captures the spirit of traveling longer for less money.Click here to see more planning articles. Click here to see more adventure travel.Click here to see more Food stories.*Starred posts indicate locations where Anthony Bourdain had also eaten at some point (ex: No...WW…

×Ever the pastry fan, I made it my mission to seek the best bakeries in Copenhagen during my visit.Fresh from Sweden, where I adopted the fika tradition of coffee and pastry, I was excited to see what the Danes had to offer.Copenhagen's restaurant scene has been red-hot since Noma rose to prominence.As alums of one of the world's best restaurants strike out on their own, some have opened bakeries in Copenhagen. Let's dive into the buttery goodness they've created.Emil Glaser, a former pastry chef at Noma, opened Juno the Bakery in December 2017 in the upscale Østerbro neighborhood.This...…×Ever the pastry fan, I made it my mission to seek the best bakeries in Copenhagen during my visit.Fresh from Sweden, where I adopted the fika tradition of coffee and pastry, I was excited to see what the Danes had to offer.Copenhagen's restaurant scene has been red-hot since Noma rose to prominence.As alums of one of the world's best restaurants strike out on their own, some have opened bakeries in Copenhagen. Let's dive into the buttery goodness they've created.Emil Glaser, a former pastry chef at Noma, opened Juno the Bakery in December 2017 in the upscale Østerbro neighborhood.This...WW…

×If you're hunting for the best BBQ in Houston, you've come to the right place.The largest city in Texas is more than just a hub for space exploration and oil—it's a barbecue lover's paradise.From melt-in-your-mouth brisket to beef ribs that'll make you swoon, Houston's BBQ joints are a carnivore's dream come true.Whether you're a local or just passing through, don't miss the chance to dig into some of the best BBQ the Lone Star State has to offer.So grab a napkin (or ten) because we're about to dive into Houston's BBQ scene, and it's gonna get messy—in the best way possible!Let's begin...…×If you're hunting for the best BBQ in Houston, you've come to the right place.The largest city in Texas is more than just a hub for space exploration and oil—it's a barbecue lover's paradise.From melt-in-your-mouth brisket to beef ribs that'll make you swoon, Houston's BBQ joints are a carnivore's dream come true.Whether you're a local or just passing through, don't miss the chance to dig into some of the best BBQ the Lone Star State has to offer.So grab a napkin (or ten) because we're about to dive into Houston's BBQ scene, and it's gonna get messy—in the best way possible!Let's begin...WW…

×I couldn't pass up the opportunity to explore the best speakeasies in Seattle during my first trip to the Emerald City.Having written about secret bars in Austin and San Diego, I was excited to see what Seattle offered.Joining me at all but one of the speakeasy bars on this list was my girlfriend, Kel, whose business trip brought us to the Pacific Northwest.If you're looking for a speakeasy vibe with incredible cocktails, keep reading. Seattle has some of the most extraordinary spaces I've seen.We'll begin our intoxicating journey at Tavern Law restaurant on the southern edge of the...…×I couldn't pass up the opportunity to explore the best speakeasies in Seattle during my first trip to the Emerald City.Having written about secret bars in Austin and San Diego, I was excited to see what Seattle offered.Joining me at all but one of the speakeasy bars on this list was my girlfriend, Kel, whose business trip brought us to the Pacific Northwest.If you're looking for a speakeasy vibe with incredible cocktails, keep reading. Seattle has some of the most extraordinary spaces I've seen.We'll begin our intoxicating journey at Tavern Law restaurant on the southern edge of the...WW…

×The best restaurants in Medellin, Colombia, reflect the city's expanding culinary scene.As the City of Eternal Spring has opened to more visitors and influences, its restaurant scene has diversified.Colombian chefs like Juan Manuel Barrientos and Miguel Warren trained abroad in Europe and brought their talents home.Others, like Carmen Angel, moved to Medellin to pursue new restaurants in El Poblado and connect with their roots.The growth in Medellin's culinary (cafe and microbrewery) scene has been remarkable.I gave the city seven years of my life from 2009 to 2015, basing myself there for...…×The best restaurants in Medellin, Colombia, reflect the city's expanding culinary scene.As the City of Eternal Spring has opened to more visitors and influences, its restaurant scene has diversified.Colombian chefs like Juan Manuel Barrientos and Miguel Warren trained abroad in Europe and brought their talents home.Others, like Carmen Angel, moved to Medellin to pursue new restaurants in El Poblado and connect with their roots.The growth in Medellin's culinary (cafe and microbrewery) scene has been remarkable.I gave the city seven years of my life from 2009 to 2015, basing myself there for...WW…