The morning we arrived at Culloden, the mist hadn't lifted off the moor yet. We were there when the doors opened, and hours and hours later, a kind staff member found us out on the battlefield to let us know the site was closing. We were the very last to leave (we are ALWAYS the last to leave). Our daughter kept going back to the Clan grave markers, looking off into the hills, listening hard. She did not want to go.
Neither did we. Culloden had a firm hold on our souls. (Still does!)
Mills Gallery is proud to present “I Am Tony Khawam: A Modern Identity,” the highly anticipated Orlando debut of Syrian American artist Tony Khawam. This solo exhibition explores the ever-evolving nature of identity, merging American pop culture and global icons with influences drawn from the Italian Renaissance, Middle Eastern artistic culture, and the ancient Mesopotamian world.
There is a café I still think about, years after I sat in it. I could not tell you what I ordered. I could not draw you a map of the street. But I remember the sound. Someone behind the counter was playing old records, the kind with a little crackle under the melody, and the whole room seemed to move at the speed of that music. People lingered. Nobody checked their phone. I stayed far longer than I meant to, and when I finally left, the song came with me.
Our daughter walked into Pier Cottage on our first morning in Co. Kerry, looked out at Westcove Harbor, and did not want to leave for two weeks.
By the first morning, she was foraging seaside blackberries for breakfast (we ate them over rhubarb yogurt! SO good). By the 5th day, we learned how to go shrimping in our tidepools (and found an enormous crab skeleton, which led to an impromptu science lesson).
Most people assume activating an eSIM is technical. It is not. The entire process takes less time than waiting in a coffee shop queue, and once you understand what each step actually involves, you will wonder why you ever bothered with a physical card. The confusion mostly comes from carriers and device manufacturers burying the instructions in menus that were clearly not designed with first-time users in mind.
This guide walks you through exactly what to do, in order, so your phone is online before your trip begins.
Ideally located in the Mediterranean along the Adriatic Sea, Croatia is a genuine travel treasure. Did you know that Croatia has over 1,000 islands? Rivaling Greece for Europe’s prettiest archipelago, the country offers countless photogenic destinations on both the mainland and the islands.
This article has been updated for The Championships, Wimbledon 2026.
Although I am not a huge tennis fan, I was lucky enough to be in London during Wimbledon, which takes place during the end of June to early July.
When it comes to tropical getaways, few destinations capture the imagination quite like Bali and Sri Lanka. Both offer stunning landscapes, warm hospitality, rich cultural traditions, and luxurious private villas that elevate any vacation. Travelers seeking privacy, comfort, and personalized experiences often find themselves choosing between these two paradise destinations. While each offers unique advantages, the ideal choice depends on the type of villa experience you are looking for.
When Emma was little, we stayed in a cottage that called itself family-friendly. There was a games room. There was a welcome pack with crayons and a coloring book. There was, unmentioned in the listing, a pull-out sofa bed with a mattress so thin you could feel the metal bar through it. Emma was up by 5:30 every morning of the trip. So was I.
