Year: 2017

Life is about experiences, not stuff. But sometimes you want stuff to remind you of the experience. There’s something to be said for thinking of others during your travels and getting that gift you just know no one else did—or could.

“The fascinating story of one remarkable harem slave, who broke through [the] rocky ceiling, claiming unprecedented authority for women and forever changing the nature of the Ottoman government…This lively book resurrects Roxelana.”

Two life-defining moments propelled Abigail Marsh toward her current career. Now a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Georgetown University, Marsh experienced an extraordinary act of heroism at age 19 when a stranger intervened after a car accident. A few years later, at a New Year’s Eve party, a very different kind of stranger attacked…

“Americans may now walk by medical marijuana dispensaries on their streets and encounter full legalization initiatives on their ballots. Dufton’s book provocatively asks (and answers) the question: Why did this take so long?”

As the capital of Baja California Sur, La Paz has culture, history, beaches, and islands, and is one of the best places in Baja for water sports and fishing.

A Thanksgiving hike is a wonderful way to reflect and spend time with loved ones. Whether taking your pup for a breath of fresh air, enjoying the waterfront with the whole family, showing out-of-town guests Seattle's emerald forests, or conquering a peak with your uber-athletic sibling, Seattle has plenty to offer close to home.