Author: Amanda Eyre Ward

I am going to begin this story about my trip to the wild and wonderful Galápagos Islands by admitting that I didn’t get the fuss at first. At a glance, the islands look scrubby and prehistoric — why, I wondered, would anyone hop a plane to Ecuador to s…

The charms of Charleston, South Carolina are endless. The Southern port city’s cobblestone streets invite walking and savoring the sights—Spanish moss draped over historic homes filled with stories and secrets, architectural marvels, unique shops, and …

It has always been easy for Texans to jet to major California cities. But a new airport in San Luis Obispo, situated exactly between Los Angeles and San Francisco and minutes away from the Pacific Coast, offers a gateway to authentic pleasures and laid…