Jessica Spiegel

This article appeared in the November-December 2018 print edition of Via Magazine (including the cover of the Oregon edition), and on the website (https://www.viamagazine.com/destinations/things-to-do-portland-oregon).

For the vast majority of Italy travelers, the best way to get around Italy is by train, although it's not always a straightforward process to do so – and that's where this guide comes in.

Gelato is Italy's most affordable and delicious souvenir, a treat in which every visitor should indulge as often as possible while in the country. This guide will help you find the best gelato, order more efficiently, and branch out in your flavor selections.

Think a two-day trip is too short to make a weekend getaway count? Think again.

In southeastern California, an area called the "Lonesome Triangle" delivers mountains, mesas, buttes, canyons, an ancient lake, and volcanic relics.

When traveling for the holidays, it’s important to know which days to target and which to avoid.

Relax and refresh at these six chic spas in Las Vegas.

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Even when you love your work, it's a rare person who is motivated all the time. Avoiding burnout can be a challenge, especially for solopreneurs who have to take care of every element of running a business by themselves.

Here are some tips to help you avoid burnout, stay motivated, and keep growing your business.

Anything that makes getting through an airport easier and less stressful is a good thing, and that's exactly what the various trusted traveler programs are designed to do. Eligibility requirements, costs, and availability differ with each program, so here's an overview of the five major programs. (use zip code 94114 to view article)

Sagre are Italian food festivals, ones like no other. Generally dedicated to a local delicacy, ingredient or agricultural activity, these are hyper-local festivities to celebrate a way of life and the passing of time. While some sagre have become world famous, these five will give you a taste of the local life.

A Portland local shares three things that will inspire you to visit the City of Roses.