The Taste

In a world shaped by urgency and overstimulation, forest bathing offers a slow, deliberate form of escape. Rooted in Japanese tradition but blooming across the globe, this sensory immersion in nature is not just poetic — it's physiological. It...

Far from the bustle of coastal resorts and capital cities, Europe’s lakes invite a different kind of travel — slower, more meditative, attuned to nature and myth. These five bodies of water, from the Alpine spine to volcanic craters,...

Often overlooked for its flashier neighbors, Vicenza remains a quietly opulent gem in Italy’s Veneto region — a city that harmonizes Renaissance grandeur, slow travel, and artisanal excellence. With the spirit of Palladio echoing in its colonnades and the...

From legendary clubs shuttering to live music venues fighting to stay afloat, the UK’s once-vibrant nightlife is dimming. Yet across cities and small towns, a new generation is fighting back with fresh ideas and fierce devotion. The battle to...

Tucked between France and Spain like ancient stones sewn into a green hem of mountains, the Pyrenees are home to villages that feel suspended in time. Winding alleys, slate roofs, and Romanesque chapels echo the rhythms of a world...

From terraced Alpine slopes to riverside vineyards shaped by centuries of history, Austria’s wine scene is an elegant paradox — steeped in tradition, yet thrillingly modern. With a climate built for finesse and winemakers boldly pushing past clichés, Austrian...

Long overlooked in the American wine conversation, Alabama’s vineyards are now quietly reshaping the South’s relationship with terroir. With humid hills, native grapes, and vintners betting on bold flavors, this lesser-known wine country offers a scenic and soulful detour...

Banff National Park’s backcountry is a place of silence, grandeur, and timelessness. To truly absorb its raw beauty, visitors must surrender to the rhythm of the land — and there’s no better guide than a horse. Tracing historic trails...

From rugged Scottish islands to urban revival projects in London, the UK’s gin distilleries are more than production sites — they are sensory voyages into local botanicals, history, and innovation. These curated experiences offer more than tastings: they invite...

In British Columbia, a journey along the Sea-to-Sky Highway is more than just a road trip—it’s a transition between worlds. Starting from the bustling cityscape of Vancouver and winding through coastal fjords, Indigenous lands, alpine meadows, and glacier-fed lakes,...