Fiona Young-Brown

Whether you’re in Lisbon for a few days or a week, learn how to make the most of your time in this beautiful city.

The charming Portuguese town of Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular day trip destination from Lisbon. But can you really take in all it has to offer in a day?

Cascais is a town on the Portuguese Riviera, west of Lisbon. The fishing village turned luxury tourist destination features museums, restaurants, and other attractions.

Hotels and bed-and-breakfasts can be wonderful accommodation choices when you’re on holiday. Or perhaps you prefer to set up a tent, toast some marshmallows, and camp under the stars. But what if you’re somewhere in between? What if you want something different? How about glamping? Champing? A bothy? Read on to learn about expanding your accommodation options.

Renting a car on vacation can be a great way to explore. We offer tips and advice to make your rental go smoothly so that you can relax and enjoy your vacation.

Spanning various locations across Kentucky, this trail highlights haunted locations and creepy attractions throughout the Bluegrass State.

As ASJA members in the southeastern U.S. recover from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene last week, it’s a reminder that the unexpected could happen at any moment. Writers need to be prepared in order to stay safe and continue working if they need to or get to a place where they can.

A recent report named the state of Kentucky among the nation’s most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Particularly at risk are eastern parts of the state, already some of the poorest counties in the US.

The hard cider industry is now booming in the U.S. In 2020, the U.S. market accounted for just over 11% of global cider consumption. There are now more than 600 cideries across the country, the majority in New York and Michigan. All of this is great news for all cider drinkers, but especially ex-pat Brits who spent many years longing for that effervescent taste of apples from home.

Exploring the various ways to incorporate tea into your cooking. It's so much more than just a beverage!

Celebrating the life and work of Caroline Herschel, the pioneering female astronomer.

This Southern New Mexico desert has a landscape like none other. So, what exactly are the white sands that give this beautiful place its name? We spoke to Patrick Kark, a White Sands National Park ranger, to learn more about this incredible phenomenon.

While an MRI scanner can be a useful diagnostic tool, it can come with a hefty price tag. Medmo works with you to get the service you need at a price that’s right. Read on to learn about the costs associated with an MRI and how you can be sure you are paying the best price available.

Most of us are used to our wages or salary being paid directly into a bank account. Some might still receive a check in the mail. A few might even get an envelope at the end of each week or month containing their pay. But forms of payment in the past varied enormously, and some would seem downright strange to us in the 21st century. From salt to knives, here are six unusual ways people used to be paid for their labor.