Julius' Castle Reopens Nov. 12: What to Know Before You Go

November 1, 2026

San Francisco's century-old Julius' Castle reopens November 12 as a restaurant and bar. Here's the backstory, the local-first menu approach, and what to expect.

Your Coffee Add-Ins Are Doubling Calories: Easy Swaps

November 1, 2026

A new study found coffee calories rose nearly 40% in U.S. adults, driven by non-dairy creamer. Here's how to read labels and make easy, tasty swaps.

How to Pick and Prepare for a Food Tour in Jerusalem

November 1, 2026

TravelAwaits spotlights an immersive culinary tour in Jerusalem. Here's how to choose a guided food tour, prepare for it, and bring the flavors home.

How to Find Real Local Food on Your Next Trip

November 1, 2026

Local food is one of the best ways to connect with a place. Here are practical ways to find it, from markets and family-run spots to cooking classes.

A Repeatable Method for Finding Great Local Food in Any City

November 1, 2026

A simple food-scouting method for finding authentic local meals on any trip: how to search, read maps, spot tourist traps, and ask locals the right questions.

How to Spot a Tourist-Trap Menu in Europe Before You Sit

November 1, 2026

Rick Steves' rule for eating well in Europe: skip tourist-trap menus and find places that cater to locals. Here's how to read a menu's design, language, and...

Eating Well in Las Vegas: Tips That Protect Your Dining Budget

November 1, 2026

Planning a Vegas trip for the food? These practical tips on resort fees, parking, transit, heat and Downtown help you save money for what you actually want to...

6 Abandoned Places and the Ethics of Visiting Them

November 1, 2026

Pripyat, Hashima, Kolmanskop, Craco, Varosha and Bodie: six abandoned places, what made them empty, and how to visit them thoughtfully.