Smoke on the Water: Elixir De Los Dioses

Mezcal, the mystifying and versatile Oaxacan-born spirit, ranges from a variant in Moscow mules to making for some ultra strong and smoky margaritas. This “elixir of the gods,” known as the ancient Mayan people’s nectar, shares biological ties to tequila (also derived from the agave plant), but discerns itself due to its point of origin and earthy distillation process.

Out of Africa

A traveler’s treasured memories from the land of the Sahara.

Take Me With You

Whether you’re heading to the mountains, planning a European tour or hitting the sand and surf, we’ve corralled some of our favorite travel essentials to take you far—or near, as the case may be this year.

On The Move

5 Pro Tips to Prepare for Selling Your Home This Spring

A Wall With a View

“A trip to Germany to visit family in February 2020 brought me to the beautiful, medieval city of Esslingen am Neckar. After climbing the 300-plus stairs from the Marktplatz to the Esslinger Burg, I was rewarded with this stunning view along the old city wall. Vineyards on the hillsides and half-timbered buildings below make this […]