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Laurie Bain Wilson

Laurie Bain Wilson's work has appeared in Real Simple, Working Mother, OpenTable, Travel Channel, CNNTravel, Eat This, Chowhound, Parents, Salon, Wine Enthusiast, VinePair, New York Times and longtime correspondent at The Boston Globe. https://muckrack.com/laurieheather

Exterior of an Airstream. Next Avenue, glamping, camping, luxury

Let's Go Glamping

Despite the frills and creature comforts of luxury camping, aka 'glamping,' nature is still the focus for most campers
August 15, 2024
A close up of a man holding petanque balls. Next Avenue

Pétanque for the Gold

This endearing and enduring game might not be an Olympic event, but it represents the best of France
July 30, 2024
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A Taste of France to Celebrate the Paris Olympics

Venues across the United States are poised to 'go for the gold' with cocktails, menus and more
July 26, 2024
A bridge surrounded by greenery. Next Avenue, solo travel destinations

Solo Travel for City Slickers

The challenges — and rewards — are different when traveling alone to a city
May 27, 2024
A group of people playing a padel tennis match outside. Next Avenue

Pickleball Has Some Competition: Try Padel

The game debuted in Acapulco in 1969 and is popular in Mexico and Latin America. Now padel is making quite a racket in the U.S.
May 2, 2024
Flaco, a spottted Eurasian eagle-owl,roosting in a tree. Next Avenue

Spreading Wings of Love for Flaco

Flaco was the perfect ambassador for New York City — a nocturnal soul living freely in the city that never sleeps. He touched my heart when I'd visit him in one of 'his' trees in Central Park.
March 4, 2024
A cat sitting on a side table inside a hotel. Next Avenue, cat friendly hotels

These Hotels Are the Cat's Meow

Purrfect ideas for traveling with your feline friend
February 29, 2024
A glamorous photo of a woman with curly blonde hair. Next Avenue, Veronica Lake

Film Noir Star Veronica Lake: My Dad Called Her 'Connie'

Veronica Lake's popularity has never faded among her devoted fans and her peekaboo hairstyle is still a cut above the rest. My father had the chance to tell her story.
February 16, 2024
An aerial view of a river valley and a lookout point. Next Avenue, april 2024 eclipse

Bird Enthusiasts, Start Planning for the April 2024 Solar Eclipse

The 2024 solar eclipse is coinciding with the spring migration, so flock to these spots for prime bird watching
January 17, 2024
A group of people being read to at a local library. Next Avenue

Book It

Why a local library should be top on the must-do list of every traveler — and not just bibliophiles
December 25, 2023
A person standing inside a covered voting booth in a community center. New Hampshire, primary, Next Avenue

Primary Colors in New Hampshire

Peak leaf-peeping has passed but you can still spend time in the Granite State watching democracy in action on a very personal scale
November 24, 2023
A herd of wild ponies on a beach. Next Avenue, Assateague Island, solo travel

Solo Travel: Alone Again, Naturally

Looking to spend time on your own in the great outdoors hiking, birdwatching or biking? Here are 4 places to consider.
September 15, 2023
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