In the January/February Print Edition

Fear and Loathing in a Five-Star Hotel: Writer Rolf Potts, whose shoestring budget has taken him to some of the most down-and-dirty hostelries Asia has to offer, conquers the opulence of Bangkok’s legendary Oriental Hotel.

Faces of California: We present the best quintessential and off-the-beaten-track experiences in the Golden State—driving up the Pacific Coast, shopping in Venice Beach, exploring the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, finding spa bliss at Two Bunch Palms...and more.

Romantic Getaways: We recommend five destinations that will have you lovestruck—an island escape, a charming historic city, a mountain hideaway...and more.

The Soul of Lisbon: This nostalgic, Old World capital draws writer Jason Wilson back time and again. Join him as he introduces his wife to the charms of Old Lisbon, including the soulful musical tradition of fado.