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Johnny Motley

Johnny Motley is a New York-based journalist writing about travel, restaurants, spirits and fashion. After graduating from Harvard College, Motley taught religious studies in Texas for several years. In his free time, Motley enjoys reading poetry and literature, practicing Portuguese, and playing guitar. He won a Solas Award in the men's travel category for his memoirs about traveling through the Amazon. He contributes to Global Traveler, BBC, CNN, Matador, Paste, CoolMaterial and other publications. Motley is on Instagram (@motjohnny) and X (@JohnnyMotley).


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Hotels
Nov 4, 2025

Celebrate 150 Years of Holiday Magic at This San Francisco Hotel

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco continues its historic 150th anniversary celebration with a full lineup of festive programming for the holiday season, perfect for family travelers.

Destinations / Europe
Nov 4, 2025

5 Christmas Markets in Scandinavia to Visit

December is a great time for family travel to Scandinavian countries, where the Christmas season is celebrated with bright lights and colorful markets. City streets and parks are aglow with lights, and street markets are filled with beautiful crafts, handmade clothing, wooden toys, and the aromas of spices and evergreen boughs.

Destinations / Europe
Nov 4, 2025

Brickworld from LEGO is Coming to This Portuguese City

This fall, family travelers and LEGO lovers of all ages won’t want to miss Brickworld, a new exhibition opening at Atkinson Museum at WOW in Porto, Portugal. Debuting Nov. 14, Brickworld transforms traditional LEGO displays into an immersive experience.