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Where to Go in Bridgeport, Chicago

The New York Times   On the South Side, Bridgeport once had an outsiders-unwelcome reputation. Now the Daley family’s storied neighborhood ranks among the city’s most diverse hubs. Read it here.

Cooking Via Volcano in the Azores

Atlas Obscura   Geothermal heat is crucial to this chef’s homestyle stew on the Portuguese island of São Miguel. Read it here.

Ireland’s Other Famed Brew: Tea

The Washington Post   Global coffee culture has jabbed at Irish tea’s popularity, but in Dublin, this comforting cuppa has slugged back. Read it here.

The Write Stuff

AFAR   Nine of the best stationery boutiques around the globe. Read it here.

America’s Best Board Game Bars

Travel + Leisure   Cocktails and tabletop games mix brilliantly at these fun establishments.. Read it here.

David Foster Wallace’s Peaceful Prairie

The New York Times   The late writer said he liked Midwestern people, and got more work done in the wide-open spaces of Central Illinois. Read it here.

Why You Need to Take a Look at Buffalo, New York

Wine Enthusiast   New York’s queen city is experiencing a cultural renaissance centered on local wine, beer, spirits, and food. Read it here.

Four Great Back-40 Getaways

Modern Farmer  In the last six years, the number of U.S. farms and ranches offering overnight adventures jumped from 300 to more than 800. Download PDF.

An Artsy Hotel Brightens Ohio’s Capital

The New York Times  Against a cool gray backdrop, bright contemporary artwork pops at Le Méridien Columbus, the Joseph. Read it here.

Where to Go in Bogotá

The New York Times  The vibe in Chapinero Alto is original and proudly Colombian. Read it here.

Secret Alleys Around the World

Travel + Leisure   Find pop-up restaurants, public art, and some of the tiniest bars anywhere. Read it here.

The Trouble With Owning a Grain Elevator

The New Yorker   The very functionality that once made grain silos so celebrated makes them a devil to reuse. Read it here.

Buffalo Calls Next

Afar   Innovative placemakers are infusing this old industrial city with stylish new life. Read it here.

In Toronto Cafes, Board Games Rule

The New York Times   Spaces for playing table-top games, with drinks and snacks, are ubiquitous in Toronto, making geek culture more mainstream and promoting conviviality. Read it here.

Buffalo Embraces Winter’s Chill

The New York Times   From ice festivals to new rinks for skating, curling, and ice biking, the city is enjoying its cold weather. Read it here.

Tied Together — And Torn Apart — By Parkways

Belt Magazine   Buffalo’s historic parkway system may be key to its friendly spirit. But parts of it have been ripped up — to dismaying result. What can a Rust Belt city do now? Read it here.

Unicycle Football: It’s Hell on Wheel

Texas Monthly  Only in Texas can you make football even rougher. Read it here.

In Fargo, Finding Great Art, Design and Grit

The Washington Post  The humble prairie outpost of Fargo surprises with sophisticated art and design. Read it here.

Seychelles: A Royals’ Paradise Without the Princely Sum

The Washington Post   We’re not celebrities. But we still got giant tortoises, coco de mer palms, and an exotic cultural mash-up. Read it here.

Where to Go in the East Village of Des Moines

The New York Times  [November 2015] A once-desolate downtown edge is redefining the urban heart of Des Moines. Read it here.

Cheap Rides

Islands   From the Caribbean to the Great Lakes to the Indian Ocean, here are the islands where cars are almost nonexistent. You can walk, but to really fit in you pedal from place to place. Download PDF.

Old Austin vs. New Austin

Austin Monthly  In a few years, Austin has gone from being a sleepy college town to one of the hottest places to live in the country. While some would like to Keep it Weird, others welcome the growth. Download PDF.