I travel for the Chill

Little Black Book: Coastal Rhode Island

QUONOCHAONTAUG, Rhode Island – The country's smallest state lives in Massachusetts' shadow. But there are beautiful hidden beaches on its coast, and amazing places to eat. 

The Best Greek Islands

THE AEGEAN SEA – So many islands, so few vacation days. It's okay, wanderer: We have the easy lowdown to sort Agkistris from Ikaria, Skiathos from Santorini. Come on in. The water's beautiful.

My Summer in Mykonos

MYKONOS – Mykonos has lots of Ibiza-type beaches if you want a thumping music scene. But I prefer the bohemian strips of sand that pepper the island. Like Fokos. Bathing suit optional.

Summer Debrief: Greece

SANTORINI – The Sunset Taverna for sunset was amazing. Have the lobster pasta. They put ouzo in it, a classic Greek recipe.

Just Back From: Lesbos

LESBOS, Greece – We didn't know much but were told we must see Molyvos. Everyone was right. The beaches are extraordinary, and the water is so clear and blue.

Aeolian Islands Essentials

AEOLIAN ISLANDS, Italy – It's best to hike up the volcano at night, stopping off for dinner at a restaurant close to the top. People cheer when the lava explodes in the sky. It's like organic dinner theater.

Fathom Questionnaire: Deborah Schoeneman

I dream about my meal at a ryokan near Tokyo. Everywhere I go, I check out the beach. When I arrive in a new place, I learn the lay of the land by getting lost.

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