Jessie Fetterling

After spearheading Far & Wide, FamilyMinded and Always Pets, Jessie is now deputy editor at Granite Media. Her expertise in travel writing has taken her everywhere from South Africa to South Korea to Dubai. She is also the author of "100 Things to Do in Oakland Before You Die," and not surprisingly, lives in Oakland, California, with her husband and daughter.

The Verdict Is In: These Are America’s 25 Best Beaches

Whether or not America's best beaches are within driving distance of you, they should certainly be on your travel bucket list.

World's Coolest Fire and Lantern Festivals

Let's be real — fire is fascinating — which is why cultures across the globe host annual fire and lantern festivals that truly light up the night sky.

Far & Wide’s Top 10 Stories of 2020

This year, we urged readers to look at travel from a new angle.

The Ultimate Road Trip for America's Best BBQ

Join us on a road trip that takes you to America’s eight best cities for BBQ and the three BBQ joints that you must try out in each.

Most Haunted Places in the World for a Good Scare

For those of us who can’t get enough of the world’s horrors, there are plenty of haunted places to explore.

The Most Historic Small Towns in the U.S.

The U.S. is filled with fascinating small towns that each have their own unique story to tell.

13 Most Epic Mob Moments in Las Vegas History

These real-life mafia tales expose fascinating facts about how the mob built Las Vegas and what legacy it leaves behind on today’s Strip.

Will It Be Safe to Travel This Summer?

Yes, staying home continues to be the right thing to do, but travelers are understandably starting to feel antsy, wondering if it will be safe to travel this summer.

The Best Free Language Apps for Learning French

Whether you want to order properly from your favorite Parisian boulangerie or hope to impress the members of the French family you’re marrying into, these free language learning apps will make it a lot easier to study French.

How to Say ‘I Love You’ in Different Languages

To help you express your romantic side across the globe, we’ve gathered up how to say “I love you” in 15 different languages.

How to Think About Travel During the Coronavirus

As coronavirus spreads across the globe, now’s the time to show our compassion for one another by actually staying apart and not traveling.

Vibrant Photos That Encourage Mardi Gras 2021 Celebrations

Check out these Mardi Gras photos that capture the very essence of New Orleans.