Laurie Isola
Contributing Writer, Via
Laurie Isola is a writer and editor whose work has appeared across print and online publications, including Via, Rough Guides, OPB.org, and SFGate.com. She tends to operate in one of two modes: traveling or planning the next adventure.
Articles by Laurie Isola
These aerial gondolas and trams offer a new perspective on destinations in the West.
Practical prep essentials to get your house and life in order before you welcome a new baby.
In one of the Willamette Valley's oldest towns, explore history, good eats, and a restored carousel.
Three walks lead to great eats, beautiful vistas, and lovable oddities.
Discover Old West history, high-desert scenery, and a four-foot-tall salt lick in eastern Oregon.
Once a busy river port, this sweet Willamette Valley town is also where Oregon's pinot craze began.
Research, plan ahead, pack lightweight gear, and have AAA help build a travel package to suit you.
Find a wealth of beauty off Highway 1 near Santa Cruz.
British Columbia's Okanagan Valley is a stellar foodie destination. Here are five delicious stops.