Sharon McDonnell

Sharon McDonnell is a San Francisco-based travel and food/beverage writer who's whale-watched in the Azores, ridden a camel in Morocco, seen the Northern Lights in Alaska and taken cooking classes from India to Thailand.

Most Recent

A Little Culture is Good for Your Mental Health

Active and passive engagement in the arts can be antidotes to depression

OCTOBER 4, 2019 | By Sharon McDonnell

Living

3 Ways to See Chile

Enjoy the South American country's nature, food and culture

JANUARY 10, 2018 | By Sharon McDonnell

Living

4 Ways to See China as a Tourist

More flights and new visa rules make it easier to visit

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 | By Sharon McDonnell

gravestones in a cemetery with one reading "Johnson" in the foreground

Living

An Afternoon in a Cemetery

In this 'Near the Exit' excerpt, the author invites friends to talk about mortality

Special Report

Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Special Report

Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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