The honeymoon period seemed over for Pennsylvania’s ‘love motels’ — until a new generation fell for their kitschy charms online. Viral snaps of heart-shaped baths and champagne glass whirlpool baths have reignited a modern romance with the retro land of love, offering a lifeline to its endangered couples-only resorts.
11-page feature on Canada’s British Columbia, including Vancouver’s food scene, kayaking with whales and searching for Sasquatch
THIS LIBERAL, CALIFORNIAN DESERT TOWN HAS A REPUTATION AS ONE OF AMERICA’S GREATEST LGBTQ+ DESTINATIONS, CEMENTED BY THE OPENING OF A MOTEL RUN BY A DRAG QUEEN. HERE’S…
IN AMERICA’S COUNTRY MUSIC CAPITAL, A NEW GENERATION IS STEPPING OUT FROM THE SHADOWS OF ITS BELOVED HONKY-TONKS. MEET THE TRAILBLAZING FEMALE RAPPERS SINGING ‘MUSIC CITY’ A DIFFERENT SONG
A hundred years after The Great Gatsby shone a light on extravagant Long Island mansions and secret speakeasies, the spirit of the Roaring Twenties is returning to New York
As Memphis prepares to celebrate the 90th birthday of the King of Rock’n’Roll, superfan Zoey Goto discovers the inner world of Elvis on a new behind-the-scenes experience of his home – including rides on the mansion’s horses and rummaging through the archives
Tokyo’s culture of cuteness, futuristic attractions and themed hotel rooms make the Japanese capital one of the world’s most exciting places to visit as a family
This small US city in Maine packs a seriously big culinary punch, with seasoned farm-to-table restaurants sitting alongside daring newcomers, all inspired by the fertile East Coast backcountry and the Atlantic’s rich waters
From Kansas barbecue to Indigenous food trucks in New Mexico, we explore the trending food experiences for 2025
36-page guide covering stories of pioneering LGBTQ+ communities in Provincetown and Salem, a literary road trip through the Berkshires and the revival of maritime traditions on Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard
Canada’s biggest city has long been known for its diverse food scene. But a new batch of skilful chefs have been blending ingredients and techniques from disparate cultures to create a new gourmet language
13 pages of articles on coastal California – from retro motels to wild swimming in San Francisco
Amid the expansive grasslands of South Dakota, Matte Wilson and his family and friends are using food to reclaim their Native American culture, one dish at a time
An all-female rodeo in Arizona shines a spotlight on the historically overlooked women of the west. Zoey Goto meets America’s modern cowgirls
A new expedition company is using sail- and paddle-powered canoes to explore the mighty Mississippi River and access the wilderness on Memphis’s doorstep.
Chapters on driving Route 66, New England’s lighthouse trail, Badlands Scenic Loop in South Dakota and the Extraterrestrial Highway in Nevada.
Salem may be known for its witchy history, but its current residents put a progressive spin on love magic
When the fabled Italian luxury brand Ferragamo named 20-something-year-old Maximilian Davis as its latest creative director, it seemed like an astonishing overnight success story. But, as the designer tells Zoey Goto, his giddy ascent has been a lifetime in the making, starting as a tenacious kid who refused to take no for an answer.
Almost a century after Route 66 was created, America’s most celebrated road trip is going electric, offering a tantalising glimpse of the future as well as a step back in time.
California’s fantastically kitsch motels sound the rallying call for individuality in a world of standardised hotel rooms, with a new generation discovering their retro charms via some very modern introductions. Zoey Goto explores
You may have heard: Taylor Swift is bringing her career-spanning, record-breaking Eras Tour to the capital. In celebration, these are the London spots to connect with your inner Swiftie, from a Kentish Town kebab shop to a Vauxhall pub adorned with friendship bracelets
H I T S Q U A D: In the heart of downtown Los Angeles, a stylish ping-pong club is rebranding the vintage pastime for a younger generation and attracting new visitors to the Japanese American neighbourhood of Little Tokyo. Zoey Goto paddles up
The country icon’s Tennessee home has welcomed a wave of fan experiences, with everything from moonshine tastings to tour bus sleepovers.
A new generation of Gee’s Bend quilters are stitching to uplift their community
In the dusty Californian desert, a ghost town once favoured by Hollywood starlets is primed for a second act – this time as a show-stopping carnival-themed attraction. Zoey Goto joins the circus
Three features: Creative Harlem, Get sober in the city, and New York’s storied hotels
In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Tuolumne County offers an introduction to the natural wonders of California, alongside a wealth of quirky Gold Rush towns and Hollywood film sets primed for a comeback
B-boy PHIL WIZARD possesses a talent for real magic, his rare skills having won him countless battles on his rise to the top of the breaking scene. But, to reach even loftier heights, the Canadian first had to face his greatest adversary: himself
Peek behind the velvet curtain at the King of Rock and Roll’s palace, where unbridled maximalism never goes out of style
An extraordinary coach tour created in collaboration with Native American tribes snakes around the Dakotas’ Imax-wide plains. Our US travel expert is first onboard
Vast, varied and connected by miles of open road, the Amercian South is an ideal setting for an unforgettable culinary tour.
Something’s brewing in Memphis, Tennessee, as a grass-roots movement harnesses the power of coffee to help society
A new trail offers the chance to stay and eat in some of the region’s most historic towers
Zoey Goto meets the makers of southern Arizona among its revitalised communities and cactus-studded landscapes.
Strumming banjos, line dancing, bolo ties – no, this isn’t the American South, it’s miniscule St Lucia, where the country and western lifestyle has a surprising foothold thanks to a local music scene that puts a Caribbean spin on the Wild Wild West. Zoey Goto meets the island’s buckaroos
Think that folk music is just old men warbling in a bar? Then think again. From Morris dancing at the BRIT Awards to queer sea shanties and punk zines about stone circles, ye olde England is getting cool-as-folk with a new generation
In Utah’s unique female-led district, sisters are doing it for themselves; Zoey Goto pays a visit
Elvis’s beloved, outré mansion is the second-most visited private home in the US, beaten only by the White House. Here are some tips on making the most of a visit to the former residence of the King.
What happens when you mix vintage style with high-speed WiFi? You get Palm Springs, California, where a growing community of retro influencers is embracing a period aesthetic – wearing hoop skirts, driving old cars, attending sock hops – and broadcasting it all on social media, finds Zoey Goto
Rolling in like a warm breeze from across the Atlantic, Jimi Hendrix touched down in London and flicked the switch from dull post-war grey to glorious Technicolor.
With a new greenway cutting through the concrete jungle, and a creative museum dedicated to Southern rap music, Georgia’s capital is becoming a leafy, lively cultural hub
10-page story on Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains: Rising along the eastern flank of Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains are known for their hiking trails, waterfalls and wild bears – this is, after all, the most naturally biodiverse pocket in the US. But a road trip through its old-growth forests reveals a more humane story. Here, tight-knit communities are preserving ancient Appalachian crafts and traditions, from pottery and broom carving to folk dancing, all alongside some of America’s most bombastic resort towns.
London’s cockney scene has a long history and an interesting future, thanks to its proud custodians looking to safeguard its reputation.
Ahead of Don’t Worry Darling’s release on Friday, Zoey Goto introduces its star turn of a setting — the Californian city of Palm Springs
The artisan bread hub has been elevating the humble toast to flamboyant new heights.
Here’s how to road trip through the twinkly Dollyverse
Suited and rebooted – London’s Pearly Kings and Queens are a cockney institution. A new generation of Pearlies is revitalising the tradition, with fresh attitudes fit for the 21st century.
As a new film biopic revives the singer’s legacy, Graceland regular Zoey Goto revisits the superstar’s home town
Zoey Goto received a rare invitation to speak with Dries Van Noten, to discuss the cerebral designer’s take on gender fluidity, the future of the catwalk show and how fashion might offer us a much-needed dose of unadulterated escapism.
The King of Rock and Roll remains a cultural icon, and will take center stage in Baz Luhrmann’s biopic, Elvis, set to hit theaters on June 24
Can a learning-focused holiday really help children catch up on missed schoolwork – and all without ruining their fun? Zoey Goto thinks so…
Our architectural love letter from Memphis explores the American South city’s dynamic built environment scene
The discovery of the remains of the Clotilda, 160 years after it sank, brings new life and interest to the settlement built by the original survivors.
Meet Georgia’s Amanda Kinsey-Joplin, one of the new wave of female chefs carving out a name for themselves in the time-honoured, male-dominated world of Southern barbecue.
Alabama’s music capital birthed the heady combo of Southern soul and R&B, churning out the sounds of the Sixties – including hits by Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson and the Rolling Stones. Now it’s returning to the spotlight, attracting a new generation of music enthusiasts.
How do you measure a suit whilst maintaining social distance? And following months of WFH loungewear, is there even an appetite for getting suited and booted again? Zoey Goto paid a visit to see how the world’s most exclusive fashion street is adapting to the new post-Covid normal.
On his 85th birthday, we celebrate the fashion legacy of the man from Memphis
Zoey Goto interviews actor Benedict Cumberbatch on the set of Sherlock.
GQ Germany – 40 years after his death, Elvis’ style lives on.
“Fashions fade, style is eternal” declared the late fashion pioneer Yves Saint Laurent. The legendary performer Elvis Presley, who was born on the 8th of January 1935, was one of those rare icons whose style influence has outlived his career.
Zoey Goto trails three Indian-origin labels as they prep, show and wow at London Fashion Week.
Zoey Goto interviews fashion photographer Tim Walker, ahead of his V&A exhibition opening.
