Archive for October 2026
Quirky Quirk Books Bring Humor to the Holiday Gift-Giving Season
Finding a holiday gift that gets a laugh can be harder than it looks, but Quirk Books has a lineup of offbeat titles designed for readers who appreciate humor, unusual hobbies and a little irreverence. Among the publisher’s 2026 offerings are books and games that turn everything from masculinity and conversation starters to cat hair…
Read MoreTasting Wagamama’s Pan-Asian Flavor in Midtown
New York City has no shortage of places to grab noodles, ramen, dumplings, or a well-crafted cocktail. But Wagamama is bringing its own distinctly British take on pan-Asian dining to Midtown Manhattan with its New York City location at 100 W. 55th St. The global restaurant is giving New Yorkers another destination for the fresh,…
Read MoreDía de Muertos in Nayarit Offers a Journey From Mountain Traditions to Pacific Celebrations
Día de Muertos takes on many forms across Nayarit, offering travelers an opportunity to experience the Mexican tradition through Indigenous customs, community celebrations, historic towns and contemporary festivities along the Pacific coast. The annual celebration, observed around November 1 and 2, brings together candles, marigolds, music, food and altars honoring loved ones who have died.…
Read MoreSkip the Birthday Party: Where You Should Travel Based on Your Birth Month
Why settle for another birthday dinner when you could celebrate with a passport stamp? A milestone birthday can be the perfect excuse to trade the themed party, crowded restaurant or elaborate cake for an adventure somewhere new. The catch is timing. Some destinations are at their best during specific months, when the weather and major…
Read MoreCosta Rica’s The Vessyl Takes Wellness Travel Beyond the Traditional Retreat
Wellness travel is moving beyond traditional spa weekends, silent retreats and increasingly familiar cold-plunge routines. A new generation of travelers is looking for experiences that combine adventure, sensory exploration and personal discovery—and The Vessyl in Costa Rica is positioning itself at the center of that shift. Set across 118 acres of rainforest beneath Arenal Volcano,…
Read MoreThird United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow Returns to Prospect Park
Brooklyn will welcome Lenape/Lunáapeew communities back to their ancestral homelands this fall with the Third United Lenape/Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow, a free, two-day celebration of Indigenous culture, heritage and community. Presented by Prospect Park Alliance, the Éenda-Lŭnaapeewáhkiing Collective (EL Collective) and American Indian Community House, the event takes place October 3 and 4 at the…
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