If you wanted to imbibe in 2020, there was no shortage of reasons. But ye olde couch cocktail lost its luster. In 2021, Travel Consultant Jordy Lievers-Eaton wants to be toasting friends old and new outside of the four walls of her apartment, whether that means sipping a superlative martini at the Connaught or a frosty Tusker on the Maasai Mara.

Camilla chats with her friend Dr. Peyton West, Executive Director of the Frankfurt Zoological Society, to discuss lion manes, the effects of COVID-19 in Africa, and the future of sustainable tourism.

Nancy’s memories of hiding away at The Hotel Bel-Air while on assignment for House & Garden evoke the warmth and coziness we’re all craving this time of year.

If you aren’t quite ready to dive back in to the waters of hotel stays, learn why Emily Pariseau thinks chartering is the perfect way to dip your toes into travel again.

Alex Creange grew up saying all kinds of of strange things thanks to her grandmother’s compendium of catch phrases. Learn why one in particular has Alex reflecting on 2020’s significance.

As much as she loves interiors, TLF IC Missy Weil was less than thrilled to spend the majority of 2020 on her living room couch. She’s ready to relocate in 2021 — here are the rooms on her radar.

Local Foreigner IC Meg Nolan is ready to say cheers to 2021. Here are he top picks for viniculture vacations, both near and far.

Brooke Berlin, owner of Karoo Consulting, Africa expert, and all-around amazing person, recently shared her 2020 Africa experiences with the Local Foreigner team. Learn how she (safely!) traveled to four African countries during a pandemic and why she thinks taking a safari might just be the best possible cure-all to pent-up travel blues.

Like a lot of travelers, TLF IC Elizabeth Walsh rediscovered the beauty of the road trip in 2020. So hop in the car and check out the best places she drove to this year — chorus of “are we there yet?” not included.

No matter how much you love a bath, an at-home soak has nothing on the luxury of a destination dip. In 2021, TLF Partner Barkley Hickox plans to make up for lost time - visiting tubs all over the globe, both new and well-loved, washing away the memories of a tough year in anticipation of a clean start.

Where Hunter S. Thompson did Aspen (literally)

Hospitality meets mountain majesty

Aspen’s ultimate epicenter

The refrain we’re hearing again and again is, “I can’t wait to get back out there and visit the places I have always wanted to see.” Click through for five trips that define EPIC, because we’re ready to go big - it’s bucket list time.

Cabo San Lucas con alma

Stephanie Seay, a Dallas-based lifestyle blogger, gives us a warm Texas welcome to the city she calls home.

Nirvana in Spanish is stil nirvana

A real Baja moment

Marianne Angeli Rodriguez, an artist and gallery owner based in Covington, Louisiana, shares her favorite spots around NOLA for our Big Easy edition of Local Take.

Way Way Allen, an artist from Charleston, shares her favorite hometown spots. in our first edition of Local Take.