Sarah Salisbury

1 week ago | worldatlas.com | Sarah Salisbury

The thought of Hawaii may conjure up images of all-inclusive luxury resorts, tourist condominiums, and high-rise beachside hotels. But stick to those spots, and you risk missing out on what makes this state so special. It’s not just white-sand beaches: explore Hawaii’s country towns and you’ll experience a slow-paced, good-natured way of life found nowhere else in the U.S. If that sounds like your speed, these ten rural Hawaiian towns are all great places to begin.

2 weeks ago | worldatlas.com | Sarah Salisbury

If you’re looking for solitude and serenity, the Last Frontier should be your first choice. No U.S. state is richer in natural beauty, and though the natural world of the north is ferocious, its man-made retreats are some of the most peaceful places you could hope to spend a weekend. Invest a little time in making your way up north and you’ll find the escape you’ve been looking for - and then some.

3 weeks ago | worldatlas.com | Sarah Salisbury

Southern California is far from underrated. For decades, the region has attracted visitors in droves with its abundant sunshine, natural beauty, and glamorous Hollywood associations. But there’s much more to this beloved vacation destination than the well-trafficked hotspots of Los Angeles, San Diego, and Santa Barbara. Veer from the tourist trail, and you’ll find no shortage of small towns that offer everything the region is famous for without the chaos or the crowds.

1 month ago | cozymeal.com | Sarah Salisbury

Whatever your ice cream preferences, you probably have one of two reactions when you see a weird ice cream flavor at a specialty scoop shop or in the supermarket freezer. You might make a face — who would want to eat that? — and clutch your carton of vanilla or cookie dough a little tighter. Or, alternatively, a novel combination of flavors or an offbeat mix-in might get you fired up. Any unusual ice cream flavor is, by nature, polarizing.

1 month ago | cozymeal.com | Sarah Salisbury

Ask any local where to go for dinner and you’ll get more than a few recommendations pointing you to Little Italy restaurants in San Diego. And it’s not just Italian food: Little Italy, San Diego restaurants offer a wider range of cuisines than the name suggests. In fact, it’s one of the best San Diego neighborhoods for eating out, no matter what you’re craving. But it can be hard to narrow down a good place to eat in such a food-focused area.