Lanee Lee

Los Angeles

Writer at Freelance

Podcast Producer at The Dr. Gundry Podcast

Freelance travel/F&B writer. Co-founder @VoyageVixens - Lowell Thomas & NATJA winner. Insta: @laneelee #scarftravels

Articles

Drink in History: Army & Navy

3 days ago | chilledmagazine.com | Lanee Lee

The Army & Navy, or just Army Navy, is the kind of drink that makes you feel classy just by saying its name. It’s gin-based, slightly tart, and has been around long enough to have stories nobody can quite verify. Don’t be fooled by the name; this isn’t a government-issued drink. But it does bring a kind of wartime bravado to your glass. The first known recipe for this bad boy popped up in David A. Embury’s 1948 book, The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks.
5 Farm-to-Table Resorts Every Food Traveler Should Know About

1 week ago | forbes.com | Lanee Lee

Farm tour at Castle Hot Springs in Arizona. Castle Hot Springs There’s a quiet revolution happening in the world of luxury travel—and it’s sprouting straight from the ground up. Across the globe, hotels and resorts are rethinking what it means to serve a truly unforgettable meal. These resorts with on-site farms or greenhouses are asking chefs to get dirty (literally), bringing fresh, sustainable, hyper-local ingredients to the center of the dining experience.
Thailand Vacation Destinations Off the Tourist Path

2 weeks ago | ciaobambino.com | Lanee Lee

Thailand is having a moment. Already one of Asia’s top travel destinations, with more than 40 million annual visitors, the country is even more squarely in the spotlight thanks to the White Lotus factor, as season three was filmed at the tony Four Seasons Koh Samui.
Best Foodie Souvenirs In Toulouse, France (And Why Visit Now)

4 weeks ago | forbes.com | Lanee Lee

Think Paris, but with better weather, more rosé, and way less attitude. Home of the AirBus headquarters, Toulouse recently nabbed Lonely Planet’s top city to visit in 2025—and trust me, it’s earned it. From its pink-brick charm to its laid-back canalside vibes, “La Ville Rose” is where culture and cool collide. It’s also easier than ever to get to Toulouse.
Top Things to Do in New Mexico This Summer as a Tourist

1 month ago | newmexicomagazine.org | Lynn Cline |Lanee Lee |Debra Levy Martinelli |Patrick Lee

WELCOME TO THE hottest season for food, culture, adventure, fun—and games. Whether it’s an 8-bit achievement like a free summer concert under the stars or a once-in-a-lifetime hot-air-balloon ride, there are plenty of ways to power up your enchantment over the next few months. In the country’s oldest wine-making region, history can be captured in a glass of La Viña Winery’s Obsequio, a fruity, semidry rosé.
Top Things to Do in New Mexico This Summer as a Tourist

1 month ago | l8r.it | Lynn Cline |Lanee Lee |Debra Levy Martinelli |Patrick Lee

WELCOME TO THE hottest season for food, culture, adventure, fun—and games. Whether it’s an 8-bit achievement like a free summer concert under the stars or a once-in-a-lifetime hot-air-balloon ride, there are plenty of ways to power up your enchantment over the next few months. In the country’s oldest wine-making region, history can be captured in a glass of La Viña Winery’s Obsequio, a fruity, semidry rosé.
Unique Botanical Spirits for Mom

1 month ago | forbes.com | Lanee Lee

For your Mother’s Day gift this year, skip the short-lived bouquet and surprise her with something she can sip and savor: a floral-inspired tipple that’s just as pretty—and lasts a whole lot longer. From the vibrant purple hue of UME plum liqueur to uniquely crafted botanical-forward gins from across the U.S., or the stunning Sicilian Donnafugata Bell’Assai wine with its artful label, these bottles are bursting with blooms in every sense.
Coachella 2025 Festival Foods You Need To Try

2 months ago | forbes.com | Lanee Lee

Look, we all know Coachella brings the music. But let’s be real—the food scene is half the reason many of us go. And this year? They seriously leveled up. With over 75 food and drink vendors at Coachella, it’s hard to choose. From fine-dining eats to hidden speakeasies to late-night noodles that’ll save your life between sets, here are some of the best food and drinks at Coachella 2025:Indio Central Market = Your Global Street Food PlaygroundThink of it as a giant foodie wonderland under one tent.
2025 Easter Basket Must-Haves: PEEPS Candy Shoes, Purses and Jewelry

Mar 30, 2025 | forbes.com | Lanee Lee

What are America’s favorite Easter candies? According to DoorDash, the most popular Easter candies are Reese’s Eggs, Cadbury mini eggs and chocolate bunnies, to name a few. Yet no other sweet treat screams Easter like PEEPS candy does. Love them or loathe them, Peeps are the very adorable cockroaches of the candy world—brightly colored, impossibly squishy, and seemingly indestructible.
Why Packing This French Food Could Get Your Global Entry Revoked

Mar 24, 2025 | forbes.com | Lanee Lee

Is France on your travel agenda this year like it is for 100+ million others? With the Olympics, the D-Day anniversary, the popularity of France-based shows like “Emily in Paris” and Notre Dame’s reopening drawing record crowds in 2024, the momentum isn’t slowing down for vacations to France. In fact, according to GlobalData, France is expected to be the most visited country in the world in 2025.