Articles by Margie Stahl

Home to cultural outlets, creative locals, and epic sunsets, Cannon Beach, Oregon makes for a stunning weekend getaway. (Photo: Alamy) After a tiring week at work, there’s nothing like setting out on a long weekend getaway….

Feel the power of the thundering Akaka Falls while hiking through the park. (Photo: Alamy) If you’re planning a visit to Hawaii for the first time, it can be overwhelming to decide what to do….

For a real getaway, travel gurus know that the off-season is the preferred time to visit a slew of destinations. Let other vacationers tiptoe through crowds at the beach in summer’s heat or stand in…

Before you hit the slopes, get the skinny on skiing with our beginner’s tips. (Photo: Alamy) Skiing for the first time can be a frightening experience, especially if you don’t have any prior knowledge of…

With more than 700 breweries represented, the Great American Beer Festival is the largest collection of U.S. beer served in a public tasting event. (Photo: Alamy) From a rich, chocolate stout to a light and…

Tuck into a heaping plate of ropa vieja for your Cuban food fix. (Photo: Alamy) Miami is the epicenter of Cuban culture in the United States, and it’s little surprise the city lays claim to…

Chow down on snake heads like a Shanghai local. (Photo: Alamy) When it comes to local food, Shanghai dishes out a unique experience for its visitors. From the Peking duck that is beloved across the…

Seoul’s many wonders include its ancient temples, royal palaces, and modern museums, but there’s one other attraction visitors must experience: the local food. As you explore the lively streets of Seoul and work up an…

An upscale clothing store is one of many high-end retailers on Shanghai’s Huaihai Road. (Photo: Alamy) Shanghai is bursting with culture and history—which is why most visitors fall hard for this lively city and are…

Everything is peachy keen in the Big Peach. (Photo: Alamy) Atlanta is America’s undisputed capital of all things peach. Affectionately coined the “Big Peach,” Atlanta has peach-themed street names, license plates, events, and foodstuffs that…