Welcome to The Upgrade, By The Way’s new series on travel hacks and hot takes. See how to submit here. On a warm afternoon at Isle Royale National Park in Michigan this September, I found myself with ...

If you asked me what makes my heart sing, I’d immediately say words of affirmation. Few things bring me greater joy than hearing or reading heartfelt expressions of endearment from others. Sharing ...

These days, not many tourists go to the legendary city of Timbuktu. Indeed, the U.S. State Department advises: "Do not travel to Mali due to crime and terrorism." But you can still send a postcard to ...

One of the highlights of last year for me was the 2022 Postcard Project. It was one of the best kinds of things, starting with a simple notion and evolving into something much bigger and more fun than ...