Avery Colson
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America’s No 1 Beach Moves Off the Map, Not in Hawaii or Florida for First Time in 35 Years
For 35 years, Dr. Stephen Leatherman, known across the country as Dr. Beach, has been compiling an annual list of America’s...
MapsAvery ColsonAugust 1, 2025 -
The Surprising Gift That Can Cause Awkward Moments at French Dinner Parties
Many people are experts at being the perfect guests. You’ve triple-checked your outfit, remembered to bring something nice for the host,...
CultureAvery ColsonJuly 31, 2025 -
Inside Costa Rica’s Most Secluded Rainforest Retreat
Far down Costa Rica’s South Pacific coast lies a hilltop hideaway built for those who want to disappear for a while....
DestinationsAvery ColsonJuly 30, 2025 -
No Cars, Just Horses: Discover This Unique US Island
Mackinac Island, sitting in Lake Huron between Michigan’s peninsulas, banned motor vehicles in 1898 and never looked back. The daily commute...
DestinationsAvery ColsonJuly 29, 2025 -
A Simple Tick-Removal Trick That Seasoned Park Rangers Swear By
When warm weather rolls in, the trails fill up, and so do the tall grasses and brush, which is exactly where...
NatureAvery ColsonJuly 28, 2025 -
The Beach at This Summer Destination Might Be the Best in the U.S.
Kaanapali Beach in Maui keeps showing up on travel reports for a reason. It’s a three‑mile sweep of golden sand, calm...
DestinationsAvery ColsonJuly 25, 2025 -
Pilots Call It the Most Dangerous Airport in the World, Here’s Why
Tenzing-Hillary Airport, better known as Lukla, looks more like a mountain driveway than a landing zone. It’s carved into the side...
Getting ThereAvery ColsonJuly 24, 2025 -
This Gorgeous Car-Free Village Is Only Accessible by Cable Car
Mürren, located high above the Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland, is a place that appears to be another world. It stands 5,374...
DestinationsAvery ColsonJuly 23, 2025 -
Should You Use a Cat Backpack? An Expert Weighs in on Feline Travel Gear
A little face peeking through a bubble window on someone’s back has become a familiar sight at airports, hiking trails, and...
Getting ThereAvery ColsonJuly 22, 2025 -
Your Closest Friend Could Be Your Worst Travel Companion
They might be the first person you text after a bad date, or your go-to for group chats, brunch plans, and...
Getting ThereAvery ColsonJuly 21, 2025