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Maya Avers

Travel editor specializing in Mediterranean and coastal destinations.

Sardinia by train: a coastal itinerary

Sardinia by train: a coastal itinerary

A week of ferries, beaches, and pane carasau.

By Maya Avers
Into the Okavango: nights under the southern sky

Into the Okavango: nights under the southern sky

Where wildlife and wilderness converge in spectacular harmony.

By Maya Avers
Amalfi Coast in Shoulder Season

Amalfi Coast in Shoulder Season

In shoulder season, terrace tables open, trails are breezy, and rates soften—here’s how to time ferries.

By Maya Avers
Istanbul in Three Neighborhoods

Istanbul in Three Neighborhoods

Mosques at sunrise, tram bells at noon, raki at dusk—three districts, one unforgettable city.

By Maya Avers