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The 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival returns to Oak Bluffs August 7–15 with an early look at Children of Blood and Bone, documentaries, independent films, athlete stories and conversations that reach far beyond the screen. Last year, I described the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF) as a cultural homecoming. I

The 24th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival returns to Oak Bluffs August 7–15, 2026, with an exclusive look at Children of Blood and Bone, major documentaries, independent films, cultural conversations and additional surprises still to be announced.

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If walls could talk, some very famous voices would be echoing throughout the Newberry Opera House, where legendary entertainers like Tex Ritter, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, and Jefferson Airplane performed. Their signatures are still on display in the Green Room and on the elevator panel, along with the names of thousands of other

If walls could talk, some very famous voices would be echoing throughout the Newberry Opera House, where legendary entertainers like Tex Ritter, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Wynonna Judd, and Jefferson Airplane performed.

When I told friends I was leaving San Francisco to travel across the world to photograph a gigantic rock in the center of the Australian desert, their reactions ranged from “Why?” to “Wow, that must be some sort of spiritual place!” Both responses made sense. From the outside, the idea of journeying thousands of miles to

From the outside, the idea of journeying thousands of miles to stand before a solitary sandstone monolith seems puzzling. Yet for those drawn to places imbued with history, belief and meaning, Uluru, once known as Ayers Rock, is far more than just a rock. It is a living cultural landscape.

A packed itinerary, an overfilled suitcase and constant work messages can make a vacation exhausting. These practical travel tips can help you plan ahead, slow down and enjoy a less stressful trip.

Beverly Hills needs no introduction. The small but swanky city in the greater Los Angeles area boasts one of the country’s most recognizable zip codes, with equally identifiable landmarks in Rodeo Drive and the Hollywood Sign — often visible from the 90210’s sleekest, chicest rooftop bars. Within this environment of grandeur and

Beverly Hills needs no introduction. The small but swanky city in the greater Los Angeles area boasts one of the country’s most recognizable zip codes, with equally identifiable landmarks in Rodeo Drive and the Hollywood Sign — often visible from the 90210’s sleekest, chicest rooftop bars.

Recently, I was honored to appear live on The Marissa Mitchell Show on FOX 5 DC. Marissa invited me to talk about travel, my book, Destination Stewardship: Drive Sustainability, Economic Renewal, and Cultural

Following her appearance on The Marissa Mitchell Show, Tonya Fitzpatrick reflects on completing a 38-mile trek through Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains just eight months after total knee replacement and explores how travel, purpose and intention can shape a new chapter.

I love thrifting. There is a particular thrill in searching through racks until something speaks to me. I never know what I am looking for until I find it. In Gothenburg, it was a sweater I found at Erikshjälpen Second Hand, one of the many secondhand stores in Sweden’s second-largest city. It was the perfect sweater,

Gothenburg offers a different vision of sustainable travel—one that feels less like a checklist and more like everyday life. From public transit and bike-friendly streets to car-free islands, secondhand shopping and thoughtful local experiences, Sweden’s second-largest city shows how traveling more responsibly can still feel rich, easy and rewarding.

Stepping foot onto Horn Island, we pulled the pirogue onto the sand and squinted into the horizon. Behind us gently rocked THE LILY FAITH, our transportation from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, now anchored in deeper water. The American flag hanging from its stern fluttered in the wind. Nearby, a pod of bottlenose dolphins rolled their dorsal

Stepping foot onto Horn Island, we pulled the pirogue onto the sand and squinted into the horizon. Behind us gently rocked THE LILY FAITH, our transportation from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, now anchored in deeper water.

In Lake Baikal in southern Siberia, Olkhon Island dwarfs the other rocky islets with its elongated spine. From the map, it looks like a small, narrow peninsula extends off the mainland. At Cape Khoboy on the northern tip of Olkhon. Maxim Oksyutik stands atop a rock. Before him, an endless ripple of water opens up

In Lake Baikal in southern Siberia, Olkhon Island dwarfs the other rocky islets with its elongated spine. From the map, it looks like a small, narrow peninsula extends off the mainland. At Cape Khoboy on the northern tip of Olkhon. Maxim Oksyutik stands atop a rock. Before him, an endless ripple of water opens up in an indefinite spectacle.

By the time the morning fog begins lifting over Port Frederick, the outline of a massive cruise ship is already visible beyond the trees. It moves slowly through the gray water, dwarfing the fishing boats and wooden houses along the shoreline of Hoonah, a small Alaska Native community on Chichagof Island with fewer than 900

This is a great example of destination stewardship at work

In Abiansemal, a rural district north of Denpasar and west of Ubud in Bali, the Ayung River cuts through rocky gorges, winding past rice fields and jungle. Down by the river, a spread of bamboo pavilions rises in a hug of palm trees and thick bushes, their wide thatched roofs fanning out like giant conical

In Abiansemal, a rural district north of Denpasar and west of Ubud in Bali, the Ayung River cuts through rocky gorges, winding past rice fields and jungle. Down by the river, a spread of bamboo pavilions rises in a hug of palm trees and thick bushes, their wide thatched roofs fanning out like giant conical hats. From above, the complex gives off the vibe of an eco-retreat in the middle of the jungle. But beneath the thatched roofs are open-air classrooms, designed to nurture young minds through an unconventional curriculum that could reimagine education as we know it.

The spirit of waterborne discovery, by river or by sea, is fueled by a curiosity to explore less-visited lands. This curiosity leads intrepid travelers to some of the most far-flung regions of the world. They follow in the footsteps of legendary explorers like Pacific adventurers Ferdinand Magellan and James Cook, subarctic pioneers Roald Amundsen and

As wanderlust for small-group expeditions to remote lands continues to grow, island destinations like Iceland, the Galapagos, and the Seychelles are fixed on travelers' radars. Yet travelers seek even more extraordinary experiences in search of epic adventures.

Today on World Footprints, we welcome back beloved travel author, television host, and public media personality Rick Steves for a conversation that moves far beyond sightseeing. This NATJA award-winning episode invites listeners

In this NATJA award-winning World Footprints episode, Rick Steves joins us for a thoughtful conversation about Europe, the pandemic, social responsibility, and why travel remains one of the most powerful ways to better understand the world.

Sardegna, Italy. An idyllic and rugged island in the middle of the Mediterranean. The mountain ranges at the heart of the island are surrounded by a coastline spotted with small cities and fishing towns, all wrapped in sparkling

With little care as to where on the island I would go, I found a perfect apartment located in a place called Porto Torres.

When people think of Southeast Asia, Thailand and Vietnam often come to mind first. But squeezed between them is Laos, a country covered in dense jungles and lush mountains perfectly suited for growing coffee, a relatively new crop that has

When people think of Southeast Asia, Thailand and Vietnam often come to mind first. But squeezed between them is Laos, a country covered in dense jungles and lush mountains perfectly suited for growing coffee, a relatively new crop that has grown recently in importance to the nation’s economy.

I double-check my map and turn left. At the end of the street, I pull up to the library, park, and step out. I don’t need to keep my voice down to use this library. I don’t need a library

I don’t need to keep my voice down to use this library. I don’t need a library card, and I don’t even need to go inside. Actually, I can’t go inside, because the building, elevated to eye-level by a sturdy post, is only about 18 inches wide— big enough to hold two dozen picture books and a handful of novels. This is a Little Free Library, a traveling bookworm’s dream come true.

In Southern Louisiana, French Canadian migrants settled and intermingled with the existing community to create

In Southern Louisiana, French Canadian migrants settled and intermingled with the existing community to create a unique ethnic group, the Cajuns, whose culture continues to thrive today. Visitors can learn more about the Cajuns through a visit to Lafayette Parish, where they can explore their history, customs, music and food.

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