Joey Skladany

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You may know it as grandma’s favorite pastime or the biggest vexation to hit tennis players since Serena Williams’ retirement, but like it or not, pickleball has officially taken the world by storm.

The Latest Travel Destination Must-Have? Pickleball Courts

Hurawalhi Maldives

Coming off the heels (err, tails) of The Little Mermaid’s global success, we have the sudden desire to experience what it’s like to live—or at least to dine—under the sea.

11 Underwater Restaurants to Channel Your Inner Mermaid

Christkindlesmarkt

Since I am the self-proclaimed Queen of Christmas (Mariah Carey?

The Most Famous Christmas Market in Germany Is Also One of the Oldest

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We, as humans, often romanticize the idea of living remotely in the mountains, but the reality is we’d likely miss social interaction… and restaurants… and bars… and in-person shopping… and diversity… and, frankly, all the luxuries we take for granted on a daily basis.

7 Reasons to Drive to Asheville This Fall

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Norway's Golden Road Is the New Golden Circle

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Thrillist Pride Month: How to Celebrate Pride Month This Year in Your City

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RuPaul ends each episode asking, “If you don’t love yourself, how in the hell are you going to love somebody else?”

Here’s What It’s Like at a Nudist Resort

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Whether or not this is the “post" pandemic era or just more… era, like most of us, you’re probably itching to escape the homeland in search of some much-needed waves and sunshine.

This Colorful Caribbean Island Is Full of Hidden Beach Coves

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It came as no surprise when my hometown of Naples, Florida was voted number one in the nation for health and happiness year after year after year after year.

Adventure and Relaxation Await in One of the Happiest Florida Beach Towns

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If Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas” is the soundtrack of your season and you’re one gingerbread house away from being cast on a holiday-themed episode of My Strange Addiction, a trip to Petoskey, Michigan is a winter must.

Joey Skladany

Latest Posts From Joey

The Latest Travel Destination Must-Have? Pickleball Courts

Have paddle, will travel.

11 Underwater Restaurants to Channel Your Inner Mermaid

Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter, take it from me.

The Most Famous Christmas Market in Germany Is Also One of the Oldest

Be transported to 1628—but with electric twinkle lights instead of candles.

7 Reasons to Drive to Asheville This Fall

The charming mountain town offers peak fall vibes for anyone in need of a break from reality.

Norway's Golden Road Is the New Golden Circle

A true mountain-escape road trip.

Here’s What It’s Like at a Nudist Resort

A gay travel writer explores life in Palm Springs buck naked.

This Colorful Caribbean Island Is Full of Hidden Beach Coves

European architecture meets turquoise seas.

Adventure and Relaxation Await in One of the Happiest Florida Beach Towns

Watch dolphins from a boat, chat with parrots, stay forever.

This Midwest Town Is Like a Mini North Pole

Snowshoeing to a wood-burning fire and piney beer pretty much sums it up.