Courtesy WienTourismus/Julius Hirtzberger; Paul Bauer; Christian Stemper
With a population of just over 2 million, Vienna is a city of precision and poetry. It’s known as the classical music capital of the world, and for good reason: Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss all lived and worked here, and their influence lingers in the city’s ornate opera houses, concert halls, and grand boulevards. But the rhythm of Austria’s capital city is felt beyond its music. From the candlelit charm of its UNESCO-listed coffeehouses to the lush vineyards nestled within its city limits, Vienna moves with quiet elegance and enthusiasm. Keep Reading →
As a Black trans woman, solo travel comes with more than just worrying if folks are pitying me for being alone at a bar. It often comes with anxiety — and for good reason, as anti-trans rhetoric and legislation continue to infiltrate communities across the country. But it took a trip to Charlotte, North Carolina, for me to realize that solo travel may not only become a standard in my life but something I prefer. Keep Reading →
“It looks like Superman’s Fortress of Solitude,” my partner observed as we marveled at the Dawes Glacier, which filled our view from the deck of the Holland America cruise ship. Keep Reading →
Outsized poppies and a larger-than-life Glinda greet visitors at The Venetian Resort Waterfall Atrium in Las Vegas. The installation went live on August 28 and complements The Wizard of Oz at Sphere experience, where the beloved 1939 film is reimagined for the venue’s 240-foot-tall screen with immersive elements. For two short days in August, my colleague, friend, and fellow Wizard of Oz superfan, Out Editor in Chief Daniel Reynolds, and I skipped through the Sphere. Keep Reading →