NAPA VALLEY, California – It's part fancy and part country. At heart, it's a small community of laid-back people who appreciate good food, good wine, and good weather.
HONG KONG – Arriving in Hong Kong is a mix of jet-lagged euphoria and sheer excitement. This one-day agenda packs in staggering views, street markets, mellow walks, and authentic food.
Favorite childhood travel memory: My mom and I took the MGM Grand airline to New York, and Dorothy (yes, of "The Wizard of Oz") was on the flight, as well as other characters.
ISTRIA, Croatia – Hill towns for biking and feasting, rocky coves for diving and skinny-dipping. The Italian fantasy you're looking for is thriving in Croatia. Go before everyone finds out.
Weirdest thing seen on travels: In Berlin I saw a guy who created a sausage grill that he wore over his shoulders and never touched the ground. You'd order the sausage, and he'd grill it standing.